Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

9.9

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

House in Waco, TX

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

The English Writer ‘s Cottage is a Wonderfully Charming and Unique home! The “English Writer’s Cottage,” earned its name for its English Cotswolds meets Santa Barbara bungalow aesthetic, & sits perfectly situated in the historical and picturesque Austin Ave/ Castle Heights neighborhood, just 3-5 min from Baylor & Downtown Waco. Don’t miss this special house!
When you walk in, you are greeted with 12 foot coffered ceilings and cozy rooms for all your guests. Wonderful touches abound where modern meets old world. Jill Mashburn Barrett, creator of the world famous Common Grounds coffee shop by Baylor University, and The Falcon +Owl vintage home goods & interior design studio, has added her special touch of keeping true to the homes vintage, bungalow roots, while weaving in modern design features to make your stay truly enjoyable.
The home has the following beds:
Master Bedroom: King
2nd Bedroom : Queen
3rd Bedroom: Queen

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

Cameron Park

4.9 mi

Waco Mammoth National Monument

7.8 mi

Cameron Park Zoo

3.5 mi

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

3.8 mi

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Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!

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9.9

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

House in Waco, TX

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

Cameron Park

4.9 mi

Waco Mammoth National Monument

7.8 mi

Cameron Park Zoo

3.5 mi

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

3.8 mi

Reviews

9.9

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

We enjoyed our stay here! From location to beds to comforts of all available amenities- everyone was very pleased. Thank you!

10.0

Aug 2024

Loved this beautifully decorated bungalow!! Great location in a safe neighborhood. We enjoyed our weekend here celebrating a family birthday! Would definitely book here again!

10.0

Jul 2024

We loved staying here! Was perfect for a quick getaway! Home is interestingly comfortable and full of beautiful art pieces that made for a lovely 4th of July! Enjoyed the tasteful living room furniture and quiet neighborhood.

10.0

Jun 2024

A wonderful stay. The house is beautiful and host was very responsive!

10.0

Jun 2024

Myself, my husband, parents and sister stayed at the writer’s cottage in Waco while in town visiting for a family wedding. We loved our stay here! It was definitely one of the most beautifully decorated vacation rentals we have stayed at. Great amenities provided in kitchen and bathroom. Beds were very comfortable. I loved all of the different seating areas in the house, perfect for family game nights. The neighborhood was safe, quiet and centrally located to all of the activities we had planned (breakfast at Magnolia Table, shopping at the Silo’s and visiting the Dr. Pepper museum) we would definitely stay here again!

10.0

May 2024

This was a girls trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Host was fabulous and house was fabulous. BEST VRBO I've ever stayed at! We will be back!!

10.0

May 2024

The place is beautiful and loved the vintage design aspect. Kitchen was my favorite part of this home.

10.0

May 2024

Nicely decorated Home on quiet street. Just as pictured and described. Property owner very responsive.

10.0

Apr 2024

This home is absolutely gorgeous and you'll want to spend some time taking in all the special design details. My garden club of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our time here and wished we could have stayed longer to cook a meal in the kitchen that had every single thing you could want including spices. Even a fancy espresso maker, frother, etc. Pristinely clean! My only complaint is that the master bed was not at all comfortable with some kind of weird pillow well that my arm kept sinking into. Also, I did not see anything in the listing that says the master does not have a private bath. It is shared with one of the queen bed rooms. Not ideal but we made it work. The neighborhood is older and beautiful with those gorgeous large trees. The backyard had a large lawn area, adirondack chairs, a picnic table and a firepit We would stay here again but maybe give the king bed to our kids.

10.0

Apr 2024

My sister and I surprised my mom with a trip to Waco for her birthday. We shopped at the Magnolia shops and stayed here one night. This house blew my mother away. We knew she would love the décor. She was sad we could only stay one night. It is so beautifully decorated and the kitchen is huge. We will be back!

10.0

Apr 2024

Our family all enjoyed staying here. There are great foam mattresses so no problems sleeping all night. Plenty of room for everyone. Would definitely use again. Thanks!

10.0

Apr 2024

The house is beautiful with quick access to many activities and sights. Weloves our stay - would definitely come again

10.0

Apr 2024

It's even better than the pictures. Everything was comfortable and stylish. The backyard is big. Josh and Jill were very accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful place to watch the miraculous solar eclipse.

10.0

Apr 2024

Decorated beautifully

10.0

Mar 2024

Four siblings and two spouses travelled from the Province of Saskatchewan in Canada to visit Texas, as this is where our father grew up. We went to the area he was, but also wanted to see Magnolia in Waco. The cottage was so spacious and decorated beautifully! It felt luxurious! We gathered around the large dining table to visit in the evening, and to eat a home cooked breakfast in the morning. We felt at home. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

8.0

Mar 2024

My friends and I recently visited Waco for Spring at the Silos and stayed in this cute bungalow. The kitchen was well stocked, the home had beautiful furnishings and the beds were very comfortable. It has the potential for a five star rating that many others have given it. However, there were several maintenance items that need attention and the outside was very neglected. We were not able to enjoy the fire pit as we had hoped. I shared my feedback with the owner but didn’t get a reply. I hope that they spend some time getting the property back to the condition that everyone sees in the photos.

8.0

Mar 2024

This home was absolutely stunning and perfect for a fantasy book club girls’ weekend! The home is bursting with character, beautifully and comfortably furnished, and very clean. Could not have imagined a more unique stay. Only minor critiques would be that the back yard around the fire pit was very overgrown with weeds and desperately needed some maintenance, which made the space uninviting, so our group didn’t use the fire pit as we had planned. Also I feel I should have received the check in code through the app rather than having to text the host when I arrived. While the host was helpful and professional, I feel all communication should be had through the booking app.

10.0

Feb 2024

Always a great time. Perfect house for family and friends to gather when we visit our Baylor girls. Well appointed kitchen allows us to stay in and cook so we don’t have to eat out every meal.

10.0

Jan 2024

The property was just as described, and the hosts were helpful, attentive, and responsive. Our girls' group had a great time, and appreciate the hosts' recommendations on the area.

10.0

Jan 2024

My sister and I loved our stay at the Writer’s Cottage! The home is absolutely beautiful. Every room has those little touches that make the space unique, whimsical, & aesthetically pleasing. Josh was a great host, with quick responses to questions. Directions were clear and accurate. Parking is easy, location is close to everything. I would absolutely book again with these hosts and at this location!

10.0

Jan 2024

3rd annual birthday trip with my daughters. Love this house, location, & Waco. Perfect place to rest, reconnect, and recharge. See you next year!

10.0

Jan 2024

Enjoyed our stay.

10.0

Dec 2023

We loved the cottage! Very spacious and comfortable. It was also very close to everything we wanted to see (the Zoo/the Silos/Spice Village). We spent most of the weekend in the kitchen around the huge island. Hosts are great. Check in and check out was super easy. We will definitely stay again.

10.0

Nov 2023

Great location and beautiful home. Enjoyed our stay.

10.0

Nov 2023

The house is beautiful. Everything was very clean. Beds were amazing. It’s in a very nice neighborhood. I would definitely stay here again

10.0

Nov 2023

I stayed here with my mom and two sisters for a girls trip weekend. We absolutely loved it. The home was beautifully decorated and we loved the kitchen. Very cozy and clean. I will definitely be back.

10.0

Nov 2023

Perfect spot for a girls weekend - wonderful location, great sitting areas, awesome beds and pillows. Will come back!

10.0

Oct 2023

The writers cottage is unbelievably adorable and the owners were very helpful and kind, even when I called to tell them I couldn’t get the TV to work and the remote just needed new batteries. Even though I was very embarrassed, Josh was so kind and helpful. I hope I get the chance to stay here again in the near future, it was a treat!

10.0

Oct 2023

We all loved the property!. Just pristine and beautiful. Very comfortable, with plenty of room. Beds were amazingly comfortable. My sister and two of our friends we have known since childhood, had a weekend getaway to catch up with each other. We will return!

10.0

Sep 2023

This is a super cute cottage, with all the Magnolia charm plus antiques from the owners. Great location and very convenient to everything.

10.0

Sep 2023

This beautifully appointed home was comfortable, lovely, and had everything we needed. Lots of room to spread out. Great for a family! We will book again!

10.0

Sep 2023

We come to Waco about once a month to visit our two daughters at Baylor and have rented many different houses. This one is by far my favorite. Gorgeous and cool decor, the details are amazing, we love the large, well appointed kitchen. Communication with the owner is excellent, very helpful with lots of good tourist tips.

10.0

Sep 2023

Would stay there again!

10.0

Sep 2023

What an amazing house! Absolutely gorgeous house! The decor was amazing. Myself and friends had the best girls weekend, Thank you so much, would absolutely rent this house again.

10.0

Aug 2023

We had a quick one night stay and it was a joy to stay in such a well appointed, lovely place.

10.0

Aug 2023

Our stay could not have been better. Great hosts and accommodations!! It was exactly what we were needing and a perfect getaway for a couple of nights.

10.0

Jul 2023

A super quirky & cool place to spend the night in Waco!

10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely stay and good location.

10.0

Jun 2023

This home was absolutely more than the photos could ever portray! The home is decorated very tastefully and gives you that Chip and Joanna Gaines feel. Everything was perfect! Kitchen was nicely stocked with anything and everything you can think of! The beds were comfortable and cozy! The owners were very responsive and prompt. The area is very safe and convenient. We will definitely be back!

10.0

May 2023

What an amazing stay! Such an amazing house with special touches everywhere! The beds are the absolute most comfortable beds that I’ve ever slept in away from home! 5 plus stars!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Waco?

The average price for a rental in Waco is $237 per night. This rental is $354 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!. Enjoy the water!

Is Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic! pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!

House in Waco, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!

House in Waco, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Waco?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!?

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