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

Top rated by guests

Kitchen bar. This room used to be a greenhouse nursery for the main house

9.9Outstanding

(228 Ratings)

"The house is great. It’s so comfortable and fun! You can tell the owners love this place. We enjoyed hanging out there. The hosts were super quick to respond, very helpful and kind. We had a great ..."

Andrea S.

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(228 Ratings)

House in Waco, TX

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

Cameron Park

3.1 mi

Waco Mammoth National Monument

4.8 mi

Cameron Park Zoo

2.2 mi

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

2.4 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(228 Ratings)

Andrea S.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(228 Ratings)

House in Waco, TX

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

Cameron Park

3.1 mi

Waco Mammoth National Monument

4.8 mi

Cameron Park Zoo

2.2 mi

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

2.4 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(228 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

The house is great. It’s so comfortable and fun! You can tell the owners love this place. We enjoyed hanging out there. The hosts were super quick to respond, very helpful and kind. We had a great girl’s trip to Waco!

10.0 / 10.0

Highly recommended!

10.0 / 10.0

We always love visiting this house! It’s decorated so beautifully.

10.0 / 10.0

Unique property. Great space to relax and spend time with loved ones.

10.0 / 10.0

This is our 2nd stay at the cottage. We love the location, the kitchen and the living room which has a lot of seating to hang out. Josh is very easy to work with. Great place!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic stay and fantastic host!

10.0 / 10.0

This is just a darling house. And so roomie and comfortable. We absolutely loved it and would stay here again in a heart beat. I highly recommend this house!

10.0 / 10.0

Nice neighborhood, very nice house. Loved the living room because of the amount of seating.

8.0 / 10.0

Very cute house. It was decorated so beautifully. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a comfortable stay! I loved the old charm decor throughout the home.

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous home!

8.0 / 10.0

very nice home, clean roomy and quiet

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay in this cottage. The space was perfect for spreading out and having lots of areas for visiting. The kitchen was well-stocked, the house was clean, and the neighborhood felt safe. The host was very responsive. Great stay, highly recommend!!!

10.0 / 10.0

This was the perfect home for our small group of friends to experience a reading retreat! It was spacious; clean; cozy; comfortable; wonderfully decorated. The kitchen had everything we needed. And truly, the space was designed perfectly to feel like the ideal space for a reading retreat. We were so pleased and would stay here again. Thank you for a great weekend!

10.0 / 10.0

We are three friends who have known each other for over 50 years. We needed a one story place (one of us uses a cane) with separate bedrooms and comfortable places to sit and visit. This house exceeded our expectations in meeting our requirements and also is beautifully decorated. We had all we needed an more in the kitchen, and house layout allowing us times of privacy and times of gathering.

10.0 / 10.0

This was our second weekend visit at English Writer’s Cottage, and it was as wonderful as the first. I just love this house. The neighborhood is great and convenient to everything we wanted to do in Waco. I would not hesitate to stay here again and again.

10.0 / 10.0

Neatly upgraded digs in historic Waco with fun furnishings and comfy atmosphere. Enjoyed the experience.

4.0 / 10.0

The house was as described but the experience in dealing with the host was not good. We found a live cockroach on the 2nd night of what was to be a 7 night stay. Even though we only saw 1 we know that usually there are more. We called Josh our host and he said "Texas has bugs". Even though he never saw it he said it was probably a water bug, but we know it was a cockroach. We told him that we just couldn't stay there so he apologized and offered to fumigate. We did not want to stay in a freshly fumigated house so he offered another house. We drove across town to see it but we were greatly disappointed. The house we booked was close to downtown, was charming with exquisite furnishings and art, and had quiet cozy rooms and a king bed. This mid mod he offered as an alternative was none of that and was not where we wanted to spend the rest of the week so we declined. At this point he became very defensive and said he couldn't give money back. He threatened us saying that if we gave him a bad review, he would give us a bad review. I told him that VRBO frowns on distortion and is grounds for closing an account. He told me that he is a "super host" so that wouldn't happen and if it did he would "move back into it". By this time I was ready to be done with him because it was getting scary. Much to our dissatisfaction we settled on a refund equal to about 1 nights stay. Josh may be a super host if all goes well but if you have any issues or upset him you better beware.

10.0 / 10.0

A magical place to stay…..owner easy to communicate and prompt in reply. Will definitely recommend to our friends!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful time! The house is amazing and in a great location.

10.0 / 10.0

The Writer's Cottage is a beautiful and charming property. The decor is gorgeous - beautiful antiques, interesting artwork and unique accessories. The open kitchen is unbelievably beautiful and functional. It is definitely the central gathering place. The property owners were excellent hosts. We had an issue with the TV and Josh came to the house to take care of it. It was a perfect girls weekend getaway. Thank you, Josh and Jill.

10.0 / 10.0

Our group had a cozy and comfortable stay. The home is spacious and perfect for small groups, with plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax. The sleeping arrangements were incredibly comfortable. The indoor and outdoor seating areas were fantastic — we loved having the option to relax inside or enjoy the fresh air outside. Overall, it was a perfect place for our group to come together, reconnect and enjoy a memorable getaway. I would absolutely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely vintage cottage in convenient location. The eclectic decor is a plus. Would stay again. Nice big kitchen.

10.0 / 10.0

Would love to stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Exquisite! Had the best time! Plenty of room. Fabulous kitchen. Definitely would stay here again. Great hosts!!!

10.0 / 10.0

This is our second time staying at this property in Waco! It’s quirky, cute, comfy & eclectic full of the most unique art and furniture! The location is safe & close to everything. The beds are super comfy & the kitchen is fully stocked. Really you have everything you need. Lots of seating for big groups & the hosts are easy to get a hold of and very helpful if you need anything. We will most definitely be back again! Thanks for another amazing stay while visiting our daughter at Baylor!

10.0 / 10.0

This was the nicest cleanest quietest place ever!! I want to live there

10.0 / 10.0

Another wonderful stay at this property!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property with exquisite furnishings & art. The home is spacious, has plenty of seating & a fabulous kitchen that is fully stocked to prepare meals. We will absolutely rent this again for future Waco trips! Loved the backyard and we enjoyed sitting around the fire pit!

10.0 / 10.0

We are four besties from Dallas spending the Waco who had the best time in this wonderful cottage. We oooh’d and awe’d the entire weekend as we found new things about this home that made our stay extra special. It was perfect for our weekend getaway but we could have easily stay a few days longer. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to spend time at this gem!

10.0 / 10.0

Our cottage was wonderful. Great place to unwind and relax. Location is perfect. Only minutes away from everything! Loved our stay and Waco! Will certainly come back!

10.0 / 10.0

This property is wonderfully situated, providing easy driving access to both Magnolia and Baylor, while nestling you in a quaint Waco neighborhood. It was nice to go and do the touristy things during the day, and then return to a cozy cottage at night. The owners are friendly and easy to communicate with. You will be inspired by the decor and unique design choices. This house is the perfect respite after a full day of enjoying all Waco has to offer.

10.0 / 10.0

Loved it.

10.0 / 10.0

While the furnishings and decor are absolutely amazing, the best part about this house is how easy it is to relax and enjoy time with family. The comfortable, cozy gathering areas lend themselves to late night talks and catching up. The large, well appointed kitchen and island barstools make it easy to stay in and cook and avoid the crowds on popular weekends. Was perfect for homecoming and bringing three generations together for the weekend.

10.0 / 10.0

My family and I truly enjoyed our most recent stay at The English Writer's Cottage. This is our 3rd visit and keep coming back because we always enjoy the warmth and beauty of the cottage.

10.0 / 10.0

The house was in a great location, the host was quick to reply when questions came up, and we enjoyed the space itself. The AC stopped working on a Saturday night, and the host was able to get someone out to fix it immediately. Such amazing service on all ends! Thanks for a great stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful, comfortable home and a great location for visiting the Silos.

10.0 / 10.0

Second time my group of friends has stayed here! It’s a perfect location to find your way around Waco. We love the fun quirky decor and space ! We actually planned our last trip around staying there and look forward to coming again!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect spot to stay in Waco. 5 star well stocked kitchen. Fun furnishings. Will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

The house was beautiful.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available 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?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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

House in Waco, TX

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About this house rental

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

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

House in Waco, TX

Reasons to book

Map of Waco, TX

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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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