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# Escape to Bear Den Retreat—your private Waco sanctuary just 5 mins from Baylor
Whether you're gathering with family, going to the game or chasing Chip & Jo dreams, this Texas stay is where style meets soul.
Holiday home with kitchen, near Baylor University
## Photo gallery for Escape to Bear Den Retreat—your private Waco sanctuary just 5 mins from Baylor
Whether you're gathering with family, going to the game or chasing Chip & Jo dreams, this Texas stay is where style meets soul.
- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies
In the heart of Baylor, this 2-bedroom house offers a cozy retreat. Enjoy Netflix streaming and local channels in the comfort of your own home, equipped with a well-stocked kitchen and two bathrooms. Take advantage of the private backyard or explore nearby attractions like McLane Stadium and Magnolia Market.
## Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
### Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4880 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Parking available
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
## Add dates for prices
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### Escape to Bear Den Retreat—your private Waco sanctuary just 5 mins from Baylor
Whether you're gathering with family, going to the game or chasing Chip & Jo dreams, this Texas stay is where style meets soul.
5 minutes from McLane Stadium, Downtown, 10 minutes from Magnolia! Cute two bedroom, 2 bath house. There are local channels available and Netflix streaming.
\*SPECIAL NOTE-If you are planning on bringing pets or staying longer than 14 days, please read the Pet and Cleaning Fee details below.
Futon in living area is best suited for children
Quiet, close neighborhood near Baylor University and McLane Stadium.
Distance to Local Attractions: (S. 14th)
Waco Regional Airport: 10 miles
Extraco Events Center: 5 miles
Waco Convention Center: 3 miles
Waco Tourist Information Center: 2 miles
Magnolia Market and Silo District: 2 miles
Dr. Pepper Museum: 2 miles
Baylor University/McLane Stadium: 1 mile
Ferrell Center: 1.5 miles
McLennan Community College: 6 miles
Texas State Technical College: 9 miles
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course: 4 miles
Earl Harrison House and Pape Gardens: 4 miles
Brazos Park East Boat Ramp: 5 miles
Mayborn Museum Complex: 2 miles
Waco Mammoth National Monument: 9 miles
Magnolia Table: 1 mile
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: 2 miles
Texas Sports Hall of Fame: 2 miles
Waco Suspension Bridge/Downtown: 2 miles
Cameron Park Zoo: 4 miles
BSR Cable Park: 12 miles
Homestead Heritage: 12 miles
The Dwyer Group: 3 miles
L-3 Platform Integration: 9 miles
Allergan: 8 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest: 5 miles
Guests have use of the entire house.
Just minutes from I-35, McLane Stadium, Baylor University. This house has been fully remodeled in the past two years with a well stocked kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. Bedroom #1 has a Queen bed and Bedroom #2 has 2 twin beds. The futon also folds out into a comfortable bed if needed.
Coffee, linens, gas grill and wi-fi provided. Location to grocery stores, shopping and everything downtown Waco has to offer is just minutes away.
The extra sleeping space in the living area is a futon and is best suited for children!
Backyard and Pets:
The huge, private, fully fenced backyard is your private sanctuary when the
weather is nice. Well behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcome to join you with nonrefundble pet fee.
Waco Vacation Rentals manages the property and is available 24/7 during your stay and even before your arrival. You will be emailed a digital welcome LINK with area information before your stay, complete with popular places to see, favorite restaurants and things to do in Waco.
On the morning of your arrival, you will receive a TEXT message and an EMAIL with access information for your vacation rental. This is self check in property at 3 p.m or after.
For FAST response, please TEXT us anytime prior to your arrival and during your stay at (254) 970-3667
STR000517-06-2020
Heart of Baylor
Sleeps - Max 4 people
Parking - Max 2-3 vehicles
Parking is off street, driveway large enough to fit two cars with the option to drive in past the gated area.
Car is recommended. Uber is available.
PETS ALLOWED
We love those furry bundles of joy. We allow maximum 2 pets with a $100.00 NONREFUNDABLE pet fee.
NO SMOKING INSIDE
Please refrain from smoking inside the home or within 25 feet of any exterior doors. Any smoking evidence will result in a $500.00 fee for oder removal, including duct cleaning, furniture, bedspread and carpet cleaning.
NO PARTIES/EVENTS
We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its pristine condition for future guests and
your return visits. City of Waco has an ordinance that does not allow events or parties at our short term rentals. Violation can cause us to lose our permit to operate. Thank you for understanding and complying with this ordinance.
## Property amenities
### Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
### Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
### Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
### Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
### Entertainment
- Netflix
- Streaming services
- TV
### Outdoor areas
- Fenced yard
- Fully-fenced
- Gas grill
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- Pet friendly
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
### Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
### General
- Unit size: 880 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
### Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## Important information
### You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
### We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
### Property is also known as
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## About the area
Waco, TX
#### What's nearby
- Baylor University \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- The Texas Collection \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Magnolia Market at the Silos \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles
- Dr. Pepper Museum \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles
#### Getting around
- McGregor Station - 24 min drive
- Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 20 min drive
#### Restaurants
- Starbucks - 10 min walk
- George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering - 15 min walk
- Shorty's Pizza Shack - 7 min walk
- Dancing Bear Pub - 11 min walk
- Fuego Tortilla Grill - 8 min walk
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## Reviews
## Escape to Bear Den Retreat—your private Waco sanctuary just 5 mins from Baylor
Whether you're gathering with family, going to the game or chasing Chip & Jo dreams, this Texas stay is where style meets soul. Reviews
9.8
### Exceptional
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### 9.6
Cleanliness
### 8.8
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### 9.0
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### 9.0
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## Reviews
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### 10/10 Excellent
#### MARK P.
16 May 2025
#### Great place
This was a very nice and clean place to stay. Great location for our needs. No issues. Easy check in and out.
##### MARK P.
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Collins A.
1 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great Stay
BAYLOR HOUSE was an ideal stay. Very clean, well stocked and a convenient location to everything just minutes away. If ever in the area would definitely stay again!!
##### Collins A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Ashley M.
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Excellent stay!
Check in was nice and easy. Location was great. Property was nice and clean. Would stay here again.
##### Ashley M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### John S.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Outstanding and convenient
Loved this place. Super close to campus and it was clean.
##### John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Patrick O.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great House
House was clean and well stocked with all necessities needed. Perfect for a stay right outside of Baylor campus.
##### Patrick O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jonray C.
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great Stay
Traveling for work and this was a great stay! House was just as described and extremely convenient to work. Bed was comfortable and kitchen had everything I needed and more! Host left snacks which was so nice! I will definitely be back.
##### Jonray C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
### 8/10 Good
#### Cynde S.
30 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
#### Cute small home close to area sights
Clean and well kept older home that was in neighborhood with many college houses. Appreciated all the little amenities on the property - was very thoughtful and helpful. Would not recommend this place for young children- college party on Saturday night was very loud. The hosts of the party did politely come over to warn us but still disturbed our sleep for many hours.
##### Cynde S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lynne R.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Close and convenient
We were in Waco for our daughter‘s graduation from Baylor. The house was super close and convenient. Exactly what we needed!
##### Lynne R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Nichole S.
12 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### awesome place to stay in Waco
We were very impressed with the property. Very clean, comfortable and very well maintained. We would stay here again. Nice backyard for dogs.
##### Nichole S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Deanna B.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Adorable little house
Super cute little house, close proximity to restaurants, golf course and the Silos.
##### Deanna B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Karen F.
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great Stay
The Baylor House is great! We loved everything about it, but two minor things: there is no Wi-Fi and there are only mirrors in the bathrooms. I highly recommend and would stay there again.
##### Karen F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Celeste G.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Waco
Convenient location, attention to detail, everything we needed
##### Celeste G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Michael M.
8 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Great house
The house was awesome !! We love the gifts left for our stay and the backyard is perfect for an afternoon of relaxing !!
##### Michael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Vicki C.
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Close to Baylor U
Perfect house for a party of 3-4 people. The manager was very responsive and helpful. Great overall stay!
##### Vicki C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Carol D.
15 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Close to everything
Small quaint little property close to Baylor and Magnolia stuff.
##### Carol D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Dana V.
1 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Quick trip to texas
Had a great time, house was perfect size and we loved the fenced in back yard. Will be back!
##### Dana V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
### 8/10 Good
#### Matthew R.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### My stay
Enjoyed the property and its layout. Walked into a cockroach in the hallway. Only issue i had
##### Matthew R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Madi R.
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Girls Trip
We were here for a short weekend trip. The house served all of its purposes. Huge back yard for my dog and bed were very comfy. Would most definitely go back!
##### Madi R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### belinda k.
18 Apr 2019
#### Baylor house stay
House was super clean upon arrival. Everything you could think of was well stocked. Plenty of yard for kids and pups to play
##### belinda k.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Angie F.
16 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Nice Property
Great property that is perfectly located near Baylor, Magnolia and other Waco amenities. Neighborhood is quiet. This property had everything you could ask for, and even things you didn’t know you needed.
##### Angie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Kirk S.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### great house and great location
Everything was really good and the house was very well prepared for cooking. Best ever in a VRBO. The only thing that we didn't like was the uncomfortable couch. That thing is like a rock. Other than that is was great.
##### Kirk S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
### 6/10 Okay
#### Jayme G.
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Cute house. I really liked that the driveway had a gate and nice sectioned off yard because we learned that night that we were next door to a frat house. They had a raging party behind us and started throwing trash over the fence. Then some jumped the fence and knocked on the windows at 3am. The rules say no parties and no parking on the street but both of those things are already happening all around the house. Also the floors on the house had so many soft spots/holes it was a little frightening walking around. But the beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed.
##### Jayme G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jonathan C.
23 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Very responsive management
Had a great stay. There was an hiccup with move-in and the property manager sprung into action to correct the situation to our satisfaction. I highly recommend.
##### Jonathan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### SHEILA H.
26 Jul 2018
#### Awesome
It was a last minute decision to go to Waco,but response time was great and making the reservation was a breeze.We had a little bit of trouble getting into the house but that was resolved quickly. House was so cute , everything was clean and neat. We very much enjoyed our girls get away. Would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again.
##### SHEILA H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Alan M.
28 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Very happy
We have stayed with many VRBO listings over the years and this place was the cleanest and most well stocked we have ever stayed (bathrooms, kitchen, etc.). There were no issues with WiFi unlike a previous review. A/C worked great during our stay in which daytime highs reached over 100 degrees F. Nice spacious backyard for our dog (70 lbs) to run around and play. Overall enjoyed our stay and would recommend this house to a family or individuals visiting Waco.
##### Alan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023