This historic Waco home, featured in Historic Homes of Waco, Texas, offers a charming getaway for family and friends. With six bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, it sleeps 14 people comfortably while the back deck and huge yard provide ample space to entertain or enjoy games on the basketball or volleyball court.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia!
Stay in one of Waco's historic treasures featured in Historic Homes of Waco! You can walk to the Silos and have your pick of Pickleball, basketball, volleyball, or have a campfire! This 6 bed, 3.5 bath house can easily sleep 15 people. We are a mile from Foster Pavilion, and a short drive to Baylor University. If you are shopper ask for a my list of favorite stores off the beaten path!
The Space The house was built by Dr George Conner, a prominent African-American physician, and his wife Jeffie, the superintendent of black schools in the county. 3 bedrooms are upstairs, including the master with a King bed and ensuite, the bunk room with two twin beds in a loft (recommended for kiddos) and an additional full bed, and another guest room has a full bed. The upstairs also has an additional sunroom with a pull-out bed (full). Downstairs has two bed rooms. The first has a queen bed and an ensuite. The second has two twin beds.
Guest access Guests have access to the entire house and property.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Mountain biking nearby
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)
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
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the neighborhood
Brazos, a neighborhood in Waco, is home to this vacation home. Fort House Museum and Dr. Pepper Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Waco Suspension Bridge and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Traveling with kids? Consider Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our Waco travel guide
Is The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia! located?
This family-friendly Waco vacation home is located in Brazos, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort House Museum and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Dr. Pepper Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia! Reviews
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This was our second year staying for our family Christmas! It’s such a great space for a group to visit, play games and enjoy each others company. There was plenty of space for us to spread out as well.
Great stay. Back yard amenities great for kids. Really enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor dining table.
Advise owners to secure stair banister and outside porch railing.
We loved staying here for our family Thanks-mas! It was even bigger than we were expecting with plenty of space for us to spread out. Check in and out process was simple! The house was very cute!
The hot water was a little hit and miss if multiple people were trying to shower, but just took a little coordinating.
Overall such a great stay and would love to come back and stay again in the future!!
This is a great home, could use some new couches and chairs, The handrail going upstairs was a little wobbly, but was firm.
Due to the high heat in Waco, the yard was not in very good shape. But that was to be expected. Overall, we had a great stay. Nice bedrooms, bathrooms were clean. We would recommend this location to anyone who is planning a trip to Waco.
The home is lovely and has great bed bath linens in all rooms. The kitchen is well equipped. Plenty of outdoor games provided to use in the large backyard which was great for my kids!
We even found some toddler toys in a closet.
We were only disappointed the photos showed a back yard play set which turned out to no longer be there. Otherwise
Ashley H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa S.
28 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great space, sketchy neighborhood, short on amenities
We paid quite a premium price for a 2 night stay for Baylor's Homecoming. The home and space is great. However, common amenities such as coffee pods for the Keurig, bath/shower soap, shampoo and conditioner were not provided. Roosters crow around 3 am and neighbors had a loud party that the police had to brezk up around midnight.that yh
Family gathering/ bucket list for our sister in law
We had a great stay at the house. The beds are all comfortable and the rooms were spacious enough to play games in. We are here for our sister in law’s bucket list to see Chip and Joanna Gaines, and experience Magnolia Market.
We had a problem with the plumbing and the owner promptly provided a plumber, and solved the problem. We also experienced fluctuating Spring temperatures and we were able to adjust the HVAC system with the owner remotely. She is extremely courteous and easy to work with.
We will stay there again when we hope to return to Waco again for another amazing family trip.
Location location! If you are a fan of Waco/ Magnolia this place you want to stay. Everything is quick 10 min. Walk downtown. The house is just outside of downtown and while an older home is very quaint cozy and fun. We did a weekend of five ladies. The beds were a dream to sleep in and the Cozy Furniture downstairs was fantastic for sipping wine and catching up. Highly recommend.
Close to convention center easy to travel back and forth multiple times a day. Plenty of space for 3 families to stay together. Great gathering spaces as well! Highly recommend
Cheryl
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Susan M.
5 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
We were disappointed that there was no pickleball court, just a net, so we couldn't really play.The silverware drawer was broken when we got there, so we had to leave it on the countertop to get to it.The neighborhood was pretty sketchy so we were a little leary.Very cool house, though!
The property was clean, wonderfully laid out and appointed, and the owners were incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. The house itself is fantastic.
We had a wonderful stay at the house. We love the very spacious back yard and the patio with the long table. It was the perfect house for 8 ladies s d can’t wait to re-visit in the future.
Rented it for the out-of-town volunteer staff of the 2025 Waco Indie Film Festival. It is a nice house and super close to the Hippodrome and Downtown for our needs. Would stay there again!
Loved the property. Had a great time. Even got morning wakeup call from roosters next door.
Jack H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kara S.
21 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Work retreat
It was great. Dining room table was not what was expected. Neighborhood was not greatest but very close to silos for our staff breaks. It definitely worked for our needs. House was old but we love historic homes. And the host was very responsive.
We had a wonderful stay at the Conner House. Kourtney was wonderful to work with.
The Conner house is ideally located to Baylor and the Silos for a wonderful Waco visit. We enjoyed out stay at the Conner house while visiting our Baylor Bear. Kourtney was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We look forward to our stay at the Conner House in the Fall for Parent's Weekend. It will be a great gathering place for our families.