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

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Carleen Bright Arboretum
    6 min drive
  • Lake Waco
    7 min drive
  • Ascension Providence
    8 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    21 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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)
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Carleen Bright Arboretum. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 14 minutes by car from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 14 minutes from Baylor University
JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gayla Smith

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pre-Approval required. No cats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanner T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and hospitality
Very nice house, but even better hospitality. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient roomy nicely decorated
Gayla is such a nice host and very accessible, thoughtful, welcoming. She has thought of everything guests might need while there in her home and the area. Nice welcome gestures. Nicely decorated. Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Shelley L., Grand Junction, Co

Not the cleanest
It was ok but I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and host
Overall this was the perfect all around property for a family vacation. The host was super, thoughtful and communicated very well! We’ll for sure return next time we visit Waco.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family emergency
Ended up extending trip for family funeral
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little home
Perfect for a girls getaway! Gayla was so sweet, her property was exactly as we expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay again.
Very cute and cozy. We enjoyed staying here and very close to all that is to see in Waco.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hoyt M., Van Alstyne, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for Baylor Family Weekend
Ideally located and in a great neighborhood. Loved the house. Super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Joy House is a Joy
Another wonderful stay at Joy House. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayuri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Blake D., Boaz, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Trip
We had a great visit with our family. My nephew graduated from Midway High School and the house was very close to Panther Stadium. His graduation party and all other events were also very close. The house was all that it was advertised to be. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute PERFECTION
The JOY house was perfect in every way! The pictures and description just do not do it justice. It was an oasis!! It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and absolutely beautiful! Gayla thought of everything from a diffuser, to extra plugs near the bed, to a welcome book that included places to eat and things to do. The neighborhood was great for walking. The neighbors are so friendly. It was only a very short drive to the Silos and gave a retreat feeling to come “home” to! Thank you for sharing your home with us! We will be back!! Blessings! Numbers 6:24-26
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Getaway
I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Joy House is our favorite !
Joy House is our favorite place to stay in Waco. We visit often, and it is so convenient for food restaurants and shopping. Only takes around 15 minutes to get Downtown, Magnolia, or to Baylor. We prefer to stay at Joy House than downtown. There is much less traffic and we feel safer. This time we enjoyed sitting on the veranda enjoying the bottle of champagne that was left for us on our arrival. Special touches make a difference!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
The Joy House is a true Joy!
It’s so nice to stay in a house so we’ll furnished, even to the most minute detail. The beds are comfortable, the WiFi works great, bottle of champagne waiting upon arrival. We bring our little dog, who enjoys the fenced in backyard with decorative lighting in the trees. The location is near many good restaurants, as well. Each time we come to Waco, we hope the Joy House is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home
Everything about the home was great. Easy check in process and good communication from host. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, nice bath towels, toiletries, outdoor furniture underneath a large shade tree, the list goes on. We appreciated the basket of snacks that were left for us. Very thoughtful touches by the host. We would stay happily here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great week
would stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Good Surprise.
We are a retired couple wanting a short vacation within a days drive of central Kansas. We chose Waco not knowing what to expect. The Joy house met our needs perfectly. A very friendly host, great house in a quiet neighborhood, and a fenced in backyard for our pet Yorkie. We didn't know a lot about Waco and were surprised about the available attractions. Magnolia of course, but Dr. Pepper museum, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, nice zoo, and Homestead Heritage were all worth the stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great house! Great location!! Everything was clean and nice! We loved it!! Beds are super comfortable and the bedding was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023