Fannie's On 5th Street-Close To Downtown And Magnolia Market
House in Waco, TX
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
They say you can’t go home again, but this beautiful, historic 112 year old home in downtown Waco, Texas proves different. Each visitor is certain to fall in love with her charm, and handcrafted details of a bygone era. Constructed in a time when people prided themselves on craftsmanship, the beauty and details remain timeless today. The moment you drive up to the property, you will be greeted by a grand front porch with large columns, carved details, and white wicker rockers. Perfect for enjoying morning coffee or sipping afternoon ice tea. Once guests step inside, they will be visually treated to handcrafted decor such as the original stained glass windows, transoms, original hand carved fireplace mantel which matches the design in the original stained glass windows, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and even a sleep in porch with original glass windows. Other timeless details include a claw foot tub, and a pedestal sink marked with the actual date the sink was constructed. This fabulous home started construction in 1907 and was completed in 1910. It has passed through three more families before miraculously returning to a family member, the great, great granddaughter of the original owners.
Growing up, she had heard many stories of the home and its beauty but was under the impression that it was no longer standing. Then, serendipitously, on her birthday, in the summer of 2019, long time family friend called to see if she knew who these people were that built this gorgeous 112 year old home and had the same last name (maiden) as she. The friend looking for real estate in Waco, had stumbled across this gorgeous historic home in downtown Waco within walking distance to the farmers market, the Silos and Austin Ave businesses. The moment she heard the description of the home, she knew it was her great great grandparents! With blessings from her friend, she purchased the home and has lovingly worked to restore the original beauty while adding modern and personal touches throughout the home. Each bedroom has been decorated with a theme or nod to family members, local artists and friends.
Our home is walking distance (less than half a mile) to the Magnolia Silos, Bakery, and new shopping complex. Also close by are Spice Village, Farmers Market, interesting shops & restaurants and about a mile to Baylor’s campus. We are also only 15 minutes to BSR Cable Park.
Fannie's On 5th has been a part of this neighborhood for 113 years and appreciate the relationships we've built with our neighboring residents. Therefore, we kindly request that our guests be thoughtful of our neighbors regarding excessive noise and unruly behavior. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy their stay while being respectful to our neighbors. We ask you have no large gatherings that exceed the number of guest indicated at the time of booking. If any of our neighbors report excessive noise or unruly behavior, your deposit may be forfeited and disruptive individuals will be asked to leave the property. Within these respectful parameters, we hope you will enjoy your stay
Donnie K. Hall/D&L Vacation Rentals, LLC has been managing properties for approximately 3 years and maintains a 4.9 out of 5 rating has a host. We do our very best to insure your stay at any of our homes is enjoying and relaxing as possible.
1. Absolutely NO smoking.
2. No pets.
3. Large balcony located upstairs. No more than 12 at a time on this balcony.
4. Children under 2 not recommended. We have stairs to the 2nd floor. Low banister railings. Stairs to enter the house in the front and back.
5. We have a narrow entrance from the street. You will need to take a wide turn when entering the driveway.
6. No street parking. There is ample parking behind the home.
7. Keep the volume down at night. Be respectful, courteous and thoughtful of the neighbors who live here. If any neighboring residents report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we may have to evict you from our property.
8. Limited propane provided.
Occupancy Certificate License: STR000978-12-2020
Growing up, she had heard many stories of the home and its beauty but was under the impression that it was no longer standing. Then, serendipitously, on her birthday, in the summer of 2019, long time family friend called to see if she knew who these people were that built this gorgeous 112 year old home and had the same last name (maiden) as she. The friend looking for real estate in Waco, had stumbled across this gorgeous historic home in downtown Waco within walking distance to the farmers market, the Silos and Austin Ave businesses. The moment she heard the description of the home, she knew it was her great great grandparents! With blessings from her friend, she purchased the home and has lovingly worked to restore the original beauty while adding modern and personal touches throughout the home. Each bedroom has been decorated with a theme or nod to family members, local artists and friends.
Our home is walking distance (less than half a mile) to the Magnolia Silos, Bakery, and new shopping complex. Also close by are Spice Village, Farmers Market, interesting shops & restaurants and about a mile to Baylor’s campus. We are also only 15 minutes to BSR Cable Park.
Fannie's On 5th has been a part of this neighborhood for 113 years and appreciate the relationships we've built with our neighboring residents. Therefore, we kindly request that our guests be thoughtful of our neighbors regarding excessive noise and unruly behavior. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy their stay while being respectful to our neighbors. We ask you have no large gatherings that exceed the number of guest indicated at the time of booking. If any of our neighbors report excessive noise or unruly behavior, your deposit may be forfeited and disruptive individuals will be asked to leave the property. Within these respectful parameters, we hope you will enjoy your stay
Donnie K. Hall/D&L Vacation Rentals, LLC has been managing properties for approximately 3 years and maintains a 4.9 out of 5 rating has a host. We do our very best to insure your stay at any of our homes is enjoying and relaxing as possible.
1. Absolutely NO smoking.
2. No pets.
3. Large balcony located upstairs. No more than 12 at a time on this balcony.
4. Children under 2 not recommended. We have stairs to the 2nd floor. Low banister railings. Stairs to enter the house in the front and back.
5. We have a narrow entrance from the street. You will need to take a wide turn when entering the driveway.
6. No street parking. There is ample parking behind the home.
7. Keep the volume down at night. Be respectful, courteous and thoughtful of the neighbors who live here. If any neighboring residents report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we may have to evict you from our property.
8. Limited propane provided.
Occupancy Certificate License: STR000978-12-2020
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Waco, TX
££££
Reviews
5.0
A group of 7 adults celebrating a family birthday. The house was clean and nicely decorated (not too much, not too little). The rooms were spacious and we enjoyed spending time at the house, The beds were comfortable. The location was central to everything. The management service was friendly and prompt. Having the 2 bedrooms downstairs made it very convenient for my elderly family members. I would stay there again and highly recommend it.
5.0
Fannies on 5th, was perfect for our family of 5 adults and 4 grandchildren. Our family came from MN, CA and TX to attend the graduation of our daughter-in-law who graduated with highest honors from Nursing School. We love to cook, saw the silos, the suspension bridge, the mammoth dig, took hikes, and ate at the amazing Pivovar Restaurant. Fannies was close to everything which make driving a snap. Thank you also to Sarah, who cheerfully answered a myriad of questions. I highly recommend this VRBO.
5.0
The location was great as it was close to a lot of places we wanted to go. It was a beautiful home, very clean and the AC worked great! The owner/manager was very informative with instructions etc...
We had a great time and would absolutely stay there again.
5.0
Beautiful home with spacious rooms. Loved the history and location to downtown activities. Hosts were very responsive and kind. Would highly recommend!
5.0
The house was beautiful and clean and perfect for a group. Loved that you could walk to downtown area. Some in our group have already rented the house again for a visit next fall. The host was also very helpful & made sure propane for the outdoor grill was delivered for us.
5.0
Great communication. Clean. Everything you’d want in a VRBO
5.0
I had always been skeptical about using houses for family stays instead of just going to a hotel....this was my first house....it will definitely will not be my last. The house/host were beautiful and perfect....easy...clean....organized.....it was if I was staying in my home. That being said...thank you to our host....your beautiful home not only provided for us a place to stay......but a place for a family to bond and make memories..we will be forever grateful.
5.0
The house was perfect and so well appointed. Very thoughtful and attentive hosts. Plenty of places to gather and plenty of room to spread out. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Close to Magnolia Market. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful home.
5.0
Wonderful house and great probity to activities on Baylor’s campus.
5.0
Just cancel all your other reservations and get to this little slice of heaven (AKA Fannies on 5th) when you’re in Waco! We will never stay anywhere else! We traveled from Dallas, Carrollton, and Austin—3 married couples ages 65-70 that met as young single adults in our Sunday School class 44 years ago. This 100+ year old home is beautifully and tastefully decorated, as clean as can be, spacious, comfy, and inviting. It has some bright & colorful stain glass windows, period architecture, and lot & lots of space for catching up & visiting with family or friends. We all slept well and were all comforted with the electronic gate that provided privacy for our vehicles away from the busy city street. I promise, you cant go wrong with this 5 bedroom, 3 bath 2 story, 2 upper and 2 lower outside porches.
4.0
The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas. It was a lovely home and suited us well with the right amount of bedrooms. The only issues we had was the downstairs bedrooms, one was cold and the other warm. Also one of the upstairs bathrooms we could not regulate the water temperature in the shower.
5.0
This property was the perfect location for my family. We were celebrating my daughter’s graduation from Baylor, and my mom‘s 83rd birthday, all at Christmas time. There was plenty of room, and the property is just decorated so well! The large dining table and comfortable furnishings, along with extra decorative pieces for the period of the house made everything beautiful but the Christmas decorations really added a wonderful festivity. The windows, fireplaces staircase, and porches are magnificent! We felt very secure in the property. The kitchen has been nicely updated. We found everything that we needed and appreciated the wonderful coffee bar. The property was very clean and was just absolutely perfect! I don’t have any complaints.
5.0
Very spacious, clean and centrally located in Waco. Definitely a great place to stay when in Waco.
5.0
We met in Waco for Memorial Day. House is beautiful and convenient to downtown attractions. We walked to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Walked down to the Brazos and through beautiful Cameron Park. Walked to downtown restaurants and coffee shops. The house is spacious with historical character and charm. Huge backyard and parking in the back. We had coffee and visited on the porch, played games around the coffee table in the living room, watched movies. Kitchen has nice coffee bar and is well stocked. Bathrooms have nice towels, shampoo, hairdryer, etc. Beds/pillows were comfortable.
5.0
A lot of history and the management company was so fantastic
5.0
The house was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. There were 6 adults and 4 kids. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Easy walk to the Farmer’s Market.
5.0
Had lots of fun and relaxing there.
5.0
Beautiful old home with a great story. Just the right amount of update and vintage !! Clean and open with an awesome stocked kitchen and dining room to seat 8 people… more room at the bar. Each of the 5 available bedrooms are beautifully decorated differently. Six ladies met from all over on a girls trip!! The house is absolutely wonderful. We have already tried to book a return trip later this year.
5.0
Beautiful and well cared for!
5.0
We loved the home. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. It was like walking back in time.
5.0
Loved the house, great for large family, a couple of families or a group like me, who took my son and 6 friends for a football game. Plenty of bathrooms, lots of space and loved the selection of games and things to do. Myself, LOVED the history of the space. And bonus, very convenient to get around to the best places to visit in WACO!
5.0
Love love love this 112 year home. It has been very well maintained & had plenty of room for everyone. Lots of memories made for sure. Great communication for questions and were promptly answered!
Very close to the downtown area and enjoyed it all weekend!
5.0
Wonderful property that worked out great for our group. Plenty of room for everyone. Great hospitality and communications from our host! Definitely would stay here again!
5.0
The house is absolutely beautiful! We throughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Our family ranged in age from 1 to 63. Home was clean and designed in a way that every room felt special and homey. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and space in between. The millwork and stained glass windows are so beautiful. Someone did an excellent job maintaining this home. Property manager reached out right away to see if we needed anything. We don’t have complaints and would definitely book this home again. A couple of suggestions for future would be more towels and cookware.
5.0
Perfect getaway for large groups!
This property is STUNNING! It's an older home that brings nostalgia into full bloom. This home is built very well & still has many original features. The owners have added many new convenience features and appliances without taking away from the character of the home. Hardwood floors, window transiums, antique furniture & wardobes (didn't have closets back in the day), enclosed & open porches large enough to gather groups to visit & my personal favorite, the upstairs living room! 😀
My 11 friends from all over the world gathered here for our dance fitness convention (based out of WACO - REFIT® Revolution) & this home was PERFECT! We invited some other instructors over for a spaghetti supper & there was plenty of room for everyone.
We did have a couple questions about an appliance, wifi & possibly an extra stock pot for spaghetti. When I messaged the agency in charge of the home, he was at our location within 10 mins with an additional stock pot for our supper. He was so sweet, personable, southern hospitality at it's best. I never felt rushed, 100% professional.
It was 106 degrees, REALLY hot for June in Texas. I was hearing of other properties' air conditioning units going out as they couldn't keep up with the demands of the homes. I inquired with our agency manager if we should be careful with it & he said that the house is built so well, he's never had an issue. And he's right. Even with our extra friends over for supper that evening, the home never got warm inside.
Lastly, beds were so comfortable, bedrooms were large, layout was perfect, staircase is phenonmenal & dining room open into the kitchen was a great spot for us all to gather & chat each morning. We even enjoyed a devotion out on the front porch watching the sunrise.
I didn't hear anyone mention that they ran out of hot water. Not sure if they have a tankless water heater/on demand hot water, but the water was nice & hot all the time. That's saying ALOT for 12 women living together with 4 FULL BATHROOMS! I know I enjoyed a nice long soak in the claw foot tub each morning!
I asked the ladies about staying again, everyone said without hesitation YES! There are many introverts in our group so we loved the spaces to hide away: enclosed porch upstairs above front porch, reading nook by staircase, back upstairs porch, downstairs backyard deck, front porch, laundry room & separate, enclosed entrance for kitchen. Just wish the driveway wasn't so narrow w/ the concrete short walls.
5.0
Had a great time!
The house was amazing! Loved the location as well! If it hadn’t been so hot, we really could have walked to everything.
5.0
Wonderful experience
We loved our time at this beautiful home! What a gem!
4.0
Girls’ Trip
We stayed at Fannie’s and had a wonderful time. There were five of us and we each had our own room. It was great. They supplied coffee at the cutest coffee bar in the kitchen. There was lots of construction going on while we were in Waco. It will be great once it is done. The neighborhood around the property is quite run down. The property itself was wonderful and the host was responsive to our needs. We would stay there again.
4.0
Sweet Historic Home
Our group of 7 people had a wonderful time in this cute historic home. It was relaxing. It is stocked with Eve we needed. A short walk to Magnolia Silos and downtown. We loved having a bbq and sitting on the back porch. :) we had a wonderful time.
4.0
Great place to stay in Waco!
Enjoyed our stay at this property! Easy to rent, check in and check out! Always got a Quick response from rental folks. Beautiful old home with lots of space! Highly recommend!
5.0
Awesome experience
4 couples from around the US rented the house for a long weekend get together. Perfect location for town down actives, great kitchen/ dining area for meals. We enjoyed all three porches at various times for hanging out and visiting.
5.0
Grand Maison
Old house with modern conveniences. A very, very nice place. We had a wonderful time here and the property fit my family well. If we return to Waco, we would request this same house.
5.0
Beautiful house
We enjoyed our stay so much! It was so clean and homey, a truly beautiful home!
5.0
Stop searching and book Fannie’s; you won’t be disappointed! 11 women stayed here while back in Waco for a 50 year reunion as friends who met our freshman year at Baylor. Plenty of space, great kitchen and gathering areas. A perfect choice for us!
5.0
Wedding in Waco
Lovely stay! Everything was perfect!
5.0
Close to the Silos and the Zoo
We enjoyed a sister and niece weekend at the house. The house had plenty of space for everyone to spread out and a great space for family meals. We enjoyed the back porch and relaxed out there eating dinner. The bedrooms are spacious and the 2 living spaces gave us room to relax in the evenings. The hosts were very attentive and responsive.
5.0
Great Time
We had a great visit to Waco..this property was very comfortable & clean..stocked with anything we needed ..and located close to the silos and plenty of restaurants..
5.0
Football weekend with friends
Great spot to land on a Baylor football weekend! Plenty of space to visit, drink morning coffee on the back porch, and relax while catching up with amazing friends!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Waco?
The average price for a rental in Waco is £131 per night. This rental is £260 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fannie's On 5th Street-Close To Downtown And Magnolia Market. 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 Fannie's On 5th Street-Close To Downtown And Magnolia Market. Enjoy the water!
Is Fannie's On 5th Street-Close To Downtown And Magnolia Market pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Fannie's On 5th Street-Close To Downtown And Magnolia Market?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.