[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. Vacation home in Waco with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101700/104101642/f87021d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101700/104101642/58555391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101700/104101642/3b68813e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101700/104101642/w1029h697x0y3-235038d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101700/104101642/c665b9c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. This home is located 10 minutes or less to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and much more. Our home holds a lot of history being owned by the descendants of Doris Miller "Dorie". We are thankful for our past and present Veterans. You can't go wrong choosing this place. If you are looking for cozy, come be our guest. If you are a Baylor student looking for housing this is your place with everything you need. Bringing kiddos? We got you covered! There's an oversized trampoline, basketball goal, and swing set in the back yard! Let's not forget the Ms. Pac Man Arcade games inside 😃See you soon. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Housekeeping (on request) - 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bed sheets changed on request - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101263900/101263867/2bc5c31c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious retreat for your stay in Waco; all you could want for amenities. 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One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos! 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Start your getaway Brooks Oaks - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $265 CA $468 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=115924931&PinnedHotelID=115924931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors ( ) Empty the refrigerator. You may leave factory-sealed foods for future guests. (your discretion.) ( ) Used towels go in the baskets Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.565739,-97.16566&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7D%60u_Ejt%60pQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQBQ%40QBQBQBQBODSBODQDQBODOFQDODQFODOFOFOFOFOFOFOHMFMHOHMHMHOHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJMJKJIJKLIJKJILKJILGLKJGLILILELILGLGNELELGLENELENELENCLCNENALCNCNANCLANANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDLDLDNDLDNFLDLDLFLFLHLDLHLHLFJJLFLHJJJHLJJHJJJHJJJLJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHNJLFLHLHNFLHLFNFNFNFNFNFNFNDNFPDNDPDNDNDRBNDNBRBNBPBPBPBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FR%3FPAP%3FP%3FPAPARAPAPAPAPCPARCPCNCPCPCPCPENCPEPENEPENENGPENGPGLGPGLGNGNGNINGJININGLKJINILILKJILKJILKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHKJMHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDOFMDODMDMBODMBODOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAMEOAOCMEOCMEOCMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMIMIKIMKKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKMKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMIOIOGKIOGOGOGOGMGQGMEQGOEQEOGOEQCOEQEQCOEQCQCQCQCOAQCSCQAQAQAQAQAS%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8vEKGBGnO_llVyfoNWkcDUMy4oo=) Waco, TX #### What's nearby - Cameron Park Zoo - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Waco Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km - Magnolia Market at the Silos - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Baylor University - 6 min drive - 5.6 km - Extraco Events Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - McGregor Station - 25 min drive - Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Slow Rise Slice House - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wako Taco - ‬6 min walk - ‪Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers - ‬5 min walk - ‪Baked Bliss Baking Company - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kitok Restaurant - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. located? > Located in North Waco, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cameron Park Zoo and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Magnolia Market at the Silos. Lake Waco and Brazos Park East are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Central! Minutes to Magnolia, Baylor University, Cameron Park Zoo and more. Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drake T. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great neighborhood! Host communicated so well, and we loved the home! Quite spacious! ##### Drake T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff K. Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waco trip Besides a delay in getting the door code it was a nice property, very clean and comfortable. ##### Jeff K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Neighborhood, Family Space Unique older home in Central Waco, close to everything we wanted to see. Nice cold AC welcomed us. We remembered American war hero, Doris Miller and celebrated Juneteenth parade. Kids loved the toys and games. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele U. May 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home with great details from the past My family stayed here for graduation and really enjoyed it! LaKee was a great hostess and shared some fascinating history with us. They loved the details that had been preserved from the houses origin, built in corner hutches and such details were beautiful. My sister had lovely memories flood back of sleeping at our Grandma’s house with the ac unit humming her to sleep. The big connect 4 kept our younger guest entertained while everyone got ready in the morning. Really great stay and close to Baylor and the park. ##### Michele U. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanna Y. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families Clean, spacious, and a great location. Were prompt in addressing an issue that came up. ##### Susanna Y. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ava D. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of Heart, Great Communication The host is friendly, accommodating, great at communication, and has such a beautiful story attached to this property. The location is perfect for a trip to Waco and is just a short drive to anywhere you’ll go. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our trip. (And the beds are super comfy! 😃) Loved it! ##### Ava D. 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