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German Schmear house

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Extraco Events Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Waco
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Waco

Located in Waco (Mountainview), this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. .This vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Extraco Events Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Waco.
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What's nearby

  • Extraco Events Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Waco - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Baylor University - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 13 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 22 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

German Schmear house

Our place is Centrally Located in Waco. You are close to a Target, a Starbucks and HEB...not far from Baylor and Magnolia. The house is tucked away on a peaceful, quiet street. The layout of our house provides a big open living space that is great for families (with kids) and big groups. If you love to cook, our kitchen is a great space to host.

Come stay in our Newly Renovated German Schmear house. 1970s Ranch-style turned European Eclectic. Plenty of room with a great open floor plan. Natural light throughout. We are located around 10-15 Minutes from downtown, Magnolia Silos, Baylor & McLane Stadium.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Great for families

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Seen ON Fixer Upper Season 3 House Waco

Seen ON Fixer Upper Season 3 House

Seen ON Fixer Upper Season 3 Waco

Seen ON Fixer Upper Season 3

Seen ON Fixer Upper Season 3 Waco

Seen ON Fixer Upper Season 3 Private vacation home

Seen ON Fixer Upper Season 3 Private vacation home Waco

German Schmear house Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness
There was a little hiccup checking in but the host, Jeff, was quick to respond and get us set up. The house was lovely and perfect for our family. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness
There where a few spots that needed some more deep cleaning but overall it was a great place to stay loved the decorations and the kitchen/family room was amazing had everything you would need and very spacious for a big family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great living, kitchen, and bedroom spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla S., Henderson, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at the German Schmear house! The house is beautiful and it was great to see some of Chip and Joanna's touches still there! We really enjoyed the opportunity to stay in a "fixer upper" house.Every communication with Jeffrey was seamless and he always responded to our questions timely.The house was close to many places we wanted to visit and there were several stores nearby for anything that we needed.Our only issue (no fault of the owners) was with the neighbor directly across the street who would sit in his car and play loud music. It was a little off putting but we made the best of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

In town for golf tment at Ridgewood CC. Perfect location with quick access to dining options. Fantastic kitchen and big yard. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

German Schmerer

The property itself was clean and pleasant but there were some caviates which you should know about. First the back of the house has a converted garage which was renamed the cottage. The address is difficult to see so we had individuals attempting to get in our house and were Shining flashlights on the house and waking up our guests. People thought someone was breaking in and it was unsettling. Second neighbors played music till late in the night EXTREMELY loud which disallowed sleep. Finally the place needs bug control. Many cockroaches
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fixer Upper Bliss!

We loved our stay and were completely delighted with how well the owners have kept the home looking so similar to the episode it was featured in. Thank you for making our first trip to Waco so special!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmony F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful real-life “fixer upper” experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room to roam in this house. Located close to stores and shopping. Very nice people. Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a visit to Magnolia Market

We had a short trip to The Silos, Magnolia Market and Magnolia Table . The house is very close to all theses and Baylor University as well. The house is beautiful, comfortable and well equipped. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of towels, fans for each bedroom and kitchen supplies. The check out procedure was simple. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

We had a wonderful time at this VRBO. Waco was fun visiting Magnolia and doing some shopping. It was nice to come back to this property in the evening and sit together in the living space. Bedrooms beautiful and comfortable. Thank-you !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend celebration!

We came to Waco to celebrate our daughter’s wedding. It was the perfect place to rest after each event We had plenty of room for five adults To spread out yet, be close together. My husband and I grew up in Waco and I actually grew up right down the street from where we stayed so it was so nice to reminisce and enjoy the neighborhood again so close to everything we needed: shopping restaurants, and all the activities we had a great day thanks for sharing your home
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday

This property suited us well - five stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waco Trip

This property was perfect for a girls trip. It was in a quiet neighborhood close to the Silos. The property was exactly like the pictures online.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in a fixer upper

Girls’ weekend in Waco wouldn’t have been complete without a stay in an actual fixer upper home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

What a treat staying in one of the homes Chip and Joanna renovated. The first floor certainly had the Gaine’s stamp on it. The second floor was fine but nothing compared to the first floor. Highly recommend if you are a Fixer Upper fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister’s 50th Bday

House is as advertised, clean and prepped with general items like toilet paper, spices and cooking oils. Check in and out smooth. Plenty of room for 4 people traveling as a group or multiple couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental

Very nice place to stay. Renovated home with all the necessities. Owners were very pleasant and available if needed. Very pleased with this selection.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for our girls trip to the Silos!

We loved staying in this home. Easy to find and a great base for exploring Waco
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rita L.

Fixer Upper Disappointment

If the property owners want to rely on the Fixer Upper connection, they need to make every effort to insure that expectations around a quality experience are met. The first floor main living area is nicely decorated per “Fixer Upper” expectations. Second floor with 3 bedrooms and all bathrooms are original except for paint. Overall, the house is looking a little tired. The cleaning crew clearly needs supervision and/ or inspection. The tile floors on first floor needed a good scrubbing only because walking barefoot (one night) in the house resulted in dirty feet. There was a fishy smell in the kitchen that required flushing the garbage disposal with hot water and soap. No paper towels were provided in the kitchen nor K-cups for the Keurig coffee maker. No instructions were provided on how to use the TV (when to use the cable remote vs the Roku remote). No password provided for Netflix use. We were instructed that under no circumstances should we park on the street, yet there was a vehicle parked in front of the house the entire time we were there. We learned after the fact that the vehicle belonged to the VRBO renters that occupied the adjacent guest cottage. We should have been informed that there were other people at the property. I made this reservation on behalf of friends and it is embarrassing to have to apologize to them for a multitude of small and easily-solvable issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnolia Visit

Enjoyed our time in Waco.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House!

We loved the house and it was perfectly decorated and comfortable. Location was great for the weekend plans. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

German Schmear

This was exactly as advertised and communicating with Jeff and Sara were prompt. Great place to experience part of the show and house didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nora c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Our stay at the German Schmear house was amazing, it was what we thought it would be, very comfortable, close to everything. House was very clean and had lots of room for everybody. Would definitely stay there again. It was just a short drive to silos, restaurants, shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023