[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Wilson House - Central Waco Family-friendly vacation home in Waco with a water park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107111600/107111560/04939635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107111600/107111560/a9776a89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107111600/107111560/3d136076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107111600/107111560/b24e436a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107111600/107111560/w1436h958x0y0-3a207076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Waco, The Wilson House is a charming retreat with unique touches throughout and a delightful kitchen. Unwind in the peaceful backyard or explore nearby Baylor University and Silos just 2 miles away. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Wilson House - Central Waco Welcome to The Wilson House! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is nestled in the heart of Waco, TX, just 2 miles from the Silos and 3 miles from Baylor University. Cozy and inviting, it offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in Waco. You'll love the unique touches throughout, a delightful kitchen, and a serene backyard ideal for relaxed Sunday afternoons. The Wilson House is a wonderful place to create lasting memories in Waco. Welcome—your perfect home base awaits! While we were working on the house we discovered a signature on the kitchen wall from the builder. Apparently a couple of his kids also signed the wall. The builder was Mr. E F Wilson. We believe the house was built in 1936. The stone house next door, which we also owned, was built by Gaines de Grafenreid in 1929, and added on later when he married and had two sons. The original owner of 2521 we believe was Gaine's younger brother. We saved a piece of the original kitchen wall paper which we framed and left in the hall closet. We thought it was a fun part of the history. The outside siding is mostly clear redwood. Because that old growth redwood is almost gone now (and is super expensive), we used cedar siding that was specially milled. We ordered it through Redwood Lumber in Waco. There are some planks of it in the basement. Since the mill required minimum production runs, we had some left over. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49290000/49287300/49287290/3e0ca135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haven House, Luxury Design and 2 miles from Silos and Baylor Sanger Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 100 reviews CA $238 CA $453 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=49287290&PinnedHotelID=49287290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101700/104101642/f87021d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central! 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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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C31.54096%2C-97.15211&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qeBhXV1p5kKkh0Q44lZZBekfFNc=) Waco, TX #### What's nearby - Dr. Pepper Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Magnolia Market at the Silos - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Baylor University - 3 min drive - 3.8 km - Waco Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km - Cameron Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km #### Getting around - McGregor Station - 22 min drive - Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina - ‬2 min drive - ‪Lolita's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Jimenez Bakery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Toasted Yolk - ‬15 min walk - ‪El Arriero Taqueria - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Wilson House - Central Waco pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Wilson House - Central Waco? > As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wilson House - Central Waco on Oct 19, 2025 start from CA $222.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Waco-Hotels-The-Wilson-House-Central-Waco.h107111560.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Wilson House - Central Waco? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Wilson House - Central Waco? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Wilson House - Central Waco located? > This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dr. Pepper Museum, Magnolia Market at the Silos, and Baylor University. Cameron Park Zoo and Texas Sports Hall of Fame 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 ## The Wilson House - Central Waco Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany J. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little home Quaint property close to downtown. ##### Brittany J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. May 18, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. Worked. For our family for Baylor graduation It was centrally located. Met our needs. We were here for baylor graduation. ##### Chris B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keating P. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation stay Good property. Wound up being a home base for family that was in town for a graduation. ##### Keating P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tommy M. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting daughter. We had a great time. The property is central to everything. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The large dining table made it great for playing family games. The host was friendly and made it easy to communicate. We had a great stay. ##### Tommy M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily P. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Rented for a volleyball tournament ##### Emily P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany H. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Brittany H. 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