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JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!!

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! (Waco)
Nestled on a quiet Waco street, JoyHouse offers a warm retreat for family gatherings and romantic getaways. Gather around the farm table, cozy up by the fireplace, or relax under cafe lights in the private fenced yard with outdoor seating. Enjoy well-stocked kitchen amenities like dual coffee makers and smart TVs in each of three bedrooms.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!!

  • Welcome to JoyHouse in Waco, Texas! I am so excited to share this special get away with you. It is perfect place to stay for family gatherings, Baylor events, weddings, girls' weekend, or a romantic get away. There a so many fun things to do in Waco and surrounding areas.

    This house has been a labor of love and is a true gem after its fixer-upper journey. This 3 bedroom home is nestled on a quiet street with charm both inside and out. Enjoy the updates and beauty of JoyHouse, whether gathered around the farm table, cozied up by the fireplace, playing games at the vintage game table, or relaxing under the cafe lights in the private, fenced yard.

    JoyHouse sleeps 6 comfortably with one queen bed in private master suite. Enjoy an additional queen bed in a second bedroom. The third bedroom features two twin beds. Additional air mattresses also available. There are also portable cribs available.


    Gather around a large table in the kitchen, perfect for making memories. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you may need during your stay, including a dual coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, pot/pans, utensils, and all you would need to enjoy a bottle of wine (or 2,3 or 4) etc.

    Linens, towels, shampoo, soap, hair dryers, toilet tissue and paper towels are all provided.

    There is internet and three TVs for your enjoyment. The living room, twin room and master suite are all equipped with smart TVs.

    There is outdoor seating under cafe lights in the fenced private backyard.

    There is ample parking in the double driveway and attached garage.

    Event rate varies.


    No pet fee WITH approval! (Dogs and/or small animals in cages permitted. For allergy reasons, no cats please.)
    City of Waco License Number: STR0000238-02-2020
    Maximum 8 adults, of which no more than 4
    individuals unrelated by blood, marriage or
    adoption

    CANCELLATION POLICY-

    100% refund with cancellation more than 30 days of stay

    50% refund with cancellation more than 14 days of stay

    0% refund within 14 days of visit (however, $200 damage deposit will be returned)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Very strict NO smoking policy.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,514 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pre-Approval required. No cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Very strict NO smoking policy.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

West Waco, a neighborhood in Waco, is home to this vacation home. Waco Suspension Bridge and Fort House Museum are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place. Carleen Bright Arboretum and Cameron Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Waco travel guide
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Sunset with Geese
    Lake Waco
    6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Carleen Bright Arboretum
    6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bowlero Waco
    10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Central Texas Market Place
    11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Extraco Events Center
    15 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station
    17 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    3 min drive
  • Le’s Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Whataburger
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! located?

Located in West Waco, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Waco and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carleen Bright Arboretum and Ascension Medical Group Providence Pain Management Clinic. Ascension Providence and Congestive Heart Failure Clinic are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay, exactly as billed. Roomy, comfortable, and homey. Has everything you need for your stay. Recommend highly!Ann and Jim C
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable beds & amenities! Very clean & well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The house is very comfortable and attractive, with just what you need for a short stay. Master bed and bath were just right for a good sleep.Many thanks, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Place to Stay

Lovely home with everything we needed. Great location in good neighborhood. We will stay again when in Waco to visit family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home in Waco

Wonderful and comfortable home close to everything in Waco. The hospitality of the host is great and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrene

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

The house was amazing! We had a great trip.The house was so clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the JoyHouse

This house is a gem and very well equipped with all the comforts of home! I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni R G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home with Everything Needed

Stayed over the Thanksgiving holiday to spend time with family. The home was beautiful and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the full kitchen and the fireplace made everything super cozy and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hoyt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House for Baylor Family Weekend

Ideally located and in a great neighborhood. Loved the house. Super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

From the communication with the host to the check out process, this was the perfect getaway to spend time with my daughter at Baylor Law School. Host was gracious & offered early check & late check out. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Vrbo

Very nice home and backyard. Gayla had anythjng you could imagine you needed for your stay. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed cooking our meals. It was very quiet and peaceful area and very close to anything you needed. The little extras really made it feel like home. Really enjoyed the snacks a bottle of fine she gifted.cooking our meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Lovely neighborhood with beautiful trees. The accommodations were excellent, the interior was beautifully decorated and also had many homey touches throughout the house. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch. Very peaceful. I highly recommend this place. The host, Gayla was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Experienced and considerate host

The home is perfect and our host went well beyond to meet all of our needs. This quiet, comfortable home is well situated for everything you would want to see or do in Waco. If you would like to experience true southern hospitality, select this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice home in quiet neighborhood

Nice, comfortable home and well supplied for a relaxing stay. Garage access was a plus. Host was very kind and communicated well to ensure we had a great stay. Yes, we’ll be back! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayuri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and cozy home in Waco

What a beautiful little home in Waco. It was comfortable, adorably decorated farmhouse-style, and conveniently located. It’s a very safe and quiet neighborhood, the host had Wine in the fridge for us, and it’s very close to the attractions in Waco. It was also super easy to communicate with our host, Gayla. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home away from home.

Beautiful home to stay at. Had everything a home has. Very cozy and comfortable. Great location. Safe area. Close access to everything. Would definitely recommend this home and will stay here again next visit to Waco. Thank you Gayla for being a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joy House is our favorite

We have stayed at the Joy House several times and always find it comfortable, clean, and convenient. Also, the manager is very helpful and easy to reach. The Joy House is a few minutes from Downtown and Baylor, which results in great restaurants and shopping. When we want to go downtown, it’s only 10-15 minutes. Our Bella loves it, too, for the fenced back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a perfect place!!!

This place was excellent! Me and a few coworkers had a big project to take on that took a couple weeks. This place made us feel like we never left our homes. To be able to relax, cook dinner and have our own private rooms was perfect. Gayla, was an awesome host with simple instructions for checking in and out. Could not ask for a better host. I certainly would use this property again for any extended stays.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joyful

Our stay at the joy house was excellent! The host is very responsive. There were snacks and even a bottle of wine! Unfortunately our stay was so short we couldn’t finish the wine and couldn't take it with us since we were driving. Definitely would stay again and would recommend to others. Bed was very comfy. Backyard had cute party lights and was fenced and private for our dogs to run and play. Internet was slow, but not an issue for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot for TX Getaway

Gayla was absolutely fantastic, we enJOYed the Joy House very much. It was perfect and convenient for everything we needed it for. If Gayla can get full control over the weather in Waco, TX(heat in particular), then this will be THE BEST VRBO AVAILABLE!! 😎😎 Thanks again for everything, and your kindness and generosity in resolving my youngest daughter’s “uh oh!” Can’t recommend this VRBO enough, A+++!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great neighborhood with everything you could need. Host was very communicative and understood our needs and accommodated them. Thank you for the wonderful stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gayla is great and 2 of the bedrooms and the living space are so cutely decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dedra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the Joy House, great hostess. The house is fab and our pups love the backyard. It was so very easy for my mom & step-dad to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had everything we needed and more. It was very clean and inviting. We had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and check out. Lovely decorations. Comfortable access to town while still able to escape. (The train line nearby had zero trains, so no issues at all)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026