[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115880000/115873300/115873237/cd0a3ac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115880000/115873300/115873237/13b22550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115880000/115873300/115873237/e3ebeb07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115880000/115873300/115873237/c5d46ca1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115880000/115873300/115873237/7fe28ef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines and take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms5000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - 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. ### Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines Unwind and connect with loved ones in this beautiful home renovated, designed and owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines. Hillcrest Estate’s original, 20th century details give it the character of bygone times, making it a sweet backdrop for new memories during your restful getaway. Nestled right in the heart of Texas, Hillcrest Estate is within 15 minutes of downtown Waco, the Silos, Baylor University, the Waco Regional Airport, and more. In addition to the Estate’s historical architecture, you will be able to enjoy spacious lounging and dining areas, a full kitchen, and a gate for privacy. There’s even a quaint cottage playhouse in the backyard for little ones! Nestled right in the heart of Texas, Hillcrest Estate is within 15 minutes of downtown Waco, the Silos, Baylor University, the Waco Regional Airport, and more. Exclusive Benefits: Guests staying at the Hillcrest Estate will receive a complimentary assortment of cupcakes from the Silos Baking Co. and a 25% discount card to Magnolia Market. And on top of that, you'll get to avoid a wait with a premade reservation to the Magnolia Table restaurant. There is an entry gate into the property. Code provided for check-in. The gate and parking lot are shared with the Hillcrest Cottage. There are no other common or shared spaces on the property. 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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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.558052,-97.18349&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dps_ExcdpQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBQBQBQBOBSDOBQDQDODODQDOFQDOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOHMFMHOHMFMJMHOHMHKJMHKJMHKJMJKJKJIJKJILKJIJKLILGJKLGLILILELGLILGLELENGLENELELENELCNCNELANCNCLANCNANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBN%40NDLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLHLFLDLHLHJFLJLFJHLJJHJJLHJJJHJJJJHLJJJLHJJLHJHLHNHLHLHLHNFLHLFNFNFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDNFPDNBNDRDNBNDRBNBPBPBP%40PBPBP%40P%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPARAPAPAPAPCPCRAPCNCPCPCPEPCNEPEPCNEPGNENEPGNEPGLGPGLGNGNGNINGJININILIJINILILKJILKJKLIJKJKJKHKJMJKHKHMJKHMHMHKHMFMHMFMDMHMFMDOFMFMDODMDOBMDOBMDOBO%40MDO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOEMAOCOEMCOEMCMEOEMEOGMGMEMGMIMEMGMIMGMIKIMIMIKKKIMIKKKKKIKKKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIOKKGMIOIOGKIOGOGOGOGMGQGMGQEOGQEOEOEQEOEQCQEOCQCQCQCQCOCQASCQAQAQAQAQASAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fPoxDT4u88SoJ_Df5GBXuJO9Fgo=) Waco, TX #### What's nearby - Lake Waco - 2 min drive - 1.2 km - Extraco Events Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Cameron Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - Magnolia Market at the Silos - 8 min drive - 6.0 km - Baylor University - 8 min drive - 6.7 km #### Getting around - McGregor Station - 23 min drive - Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪For Keeps - ‬3 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive - ‪Wako Taco - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kitok Restaurant - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? 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