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Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lorena, TX
  • Place, Baylor University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Extraco Events Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lorena

This cottage places you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Waco and Carleen Bright Arboretum. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Central Texas Market Place - 13 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Ascension Providence - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Baylor University - 18 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 19 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Extraco Events Center - 19 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 18 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Butcher's Cellar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Billy Bob's Burgers Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Spice - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos

You will love this charming, quiet, stylish cottage nestled in a country setting on several acres, yet still only 17 minutes from downtown Waco, Texas.

The bedroom features both a comfortable King-size bed, as well as a practical bunk-bed, sleeping up to 4 very comfortably. The unique bathroom has an antique clawfoot tub and shower and very creative sink, vanity and small closet. From here it's easy to enjoy the surrounding country life out in the very private back yard or to sit around the fire ring under the stars! When rested up, experience fully the restaurants and shops of the quickly growing and ever popular downtown Silo district or take in the Baylor University sports or culture. The friendly and hospitable hosts will make sure you are comfortable and have everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Lorena, close to Carleen Bright Arboretum.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional), which is 17.3 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos?

Yes, every accommodation at Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos comes with a deck.

Reviews

Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

Very quiet. Cottage was nice and kind of a mid century style. Owners animals are very friendly and we were greeted by them every time we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Beautiful 1 bedroom house with Private Back Porch & Fire pit, Clawfoot Bathtub/Shower Combo, TV & WiFi very good for Streaming, & located far enough out in the country for both peace of mind but still close enough to Loren’s & Waco to Order Delivery. The Hosts Mark & Therese are very attentive to to Your Needs!I want to come back here on the weekend with my wife so we can both enjoy time away from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Family Visit

Was the perfect property and location for us. Very well maintained property in quiet rural area. Quick 10 minute drive to shopping and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and beautiful

My husband and I decided at the last minute to find/book a Vrbo for the Texas/UGA game this last weekend and found this cute little cottage. It was comfortable and cute and fit exactly what we needed. Therese and her husband Mark were so hospitable and sweet and their dogs on property are so friendly. We highly recommend booking this cottage and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waco visit.

Very responsive and we really enjoyed our stay. The only slightly negative was the shower was lukewarm 3 of the 4 uses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet little stay!

This was a great retreat for after our wedding!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

The host went so above and beyond to make our experience such a wonderful one! We will definitely book again when in the Waco area in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to relax. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!

The absolute cutest place! Super cozy, very clean and the best “security” haha. The pup was my daughters favorite part of our trip! The owner brought over fresh cut flowers for me. We can not wait to come back! Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Waco weekend!

The cottage was fantastic and exactly as listed. We will be planning another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet & Cute

Enjoyed out stay for Baylor Homecoming weekend. A bit far to drive from Waco but, very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous and charming!

This was such a lovely place to stay! Felt very private and clean. Decoration is just super cute, we couldn't stop looking at all the darling details! Check in process was very simple. Owners are very kind and really went the extra mile to give us a great stay while still respecting our space. I highly recommend this place, my friends and I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quite stay

Great place to stay outside of Waco. My sister and I wanted to take a girls trip and this was the perfect place! We especially loved how friendly their dog was and how many special touches the owners added to the place. I didn't notice that the listing doesn't have a TV but that didn't matter much since we were so exhausted after we got back. The owners also responded as soon as I would send a question. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Great Escape!

We were looking for a weekend escape, to unplug and disconnect. The Bluebonnet is just that place! It’s a cute little place, the decor is laid back, backyard is relaxing! It is far enough or close enough to Waco that you can enjoy either option! I highly recommend it for a couple that is looking for retreat! The owner was easy to contact and willing to help you with any questions!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Stay at the Inn

The Inn is very quaint and peacefully located. It’s a bit out from Waco but not totally remote. Just far enough for quiet, yet close enough to be in the Waco center or at Baylor within 15 minutes. The place was very clean and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the friendly Lab who greeted us warmly. Communication with the property owners was wonderful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P., Austin TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple, sweet and peaceful

The cottage worked well for us. It was clean and comfortable, and placed in an agrarian area. Yet, it is still close enough to make access to Waco events easy. Therese and her two dogs made us feel welcomed and at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

Neat, clean, orderly, and well-equipped. Decor throughout was beautifully done. The owners are very nice and kept in contact to make sure everything was to our liking. I would recommend this property to anyone, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great country cottage

Mark and Therese are warm and helpful hosts, and knowledgeable about the area. The cottage was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Great location - quiet yet just 12 minutes from Magnolia and the Silos, and the Baylor University campus. The cottage was charming and had everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022