Title: JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=286&destination=Waco%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=35040567&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! ## Photo gallery for JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! (Waco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040600/35040567/3206c91e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! (Waco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040600/35040567/a1acb06c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! (Waco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040600/35040567/70158a9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! (Waco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040600/35040567/601d16e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! (Waco)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040600/35040567/71780cd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a quiet Waco street, JoyHouse offers a warm retreat for family gatherings and romantic getaways. Gather around the farm table, cozy up by the fireplace, or relax under cafe lights in the private fenced yard with outdoor seating. Enjoy well-stocked kitchen amenities like dual coffee makers and smart TVs in each of three bedrooms. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61514 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! Welcome to JoyHouse in Waco, Texas! I am so excited to share this special get away with you. It is perfect place to stay for family gatherings, Baylor events, weddings, girls' weekend, or a romantic get away. There a so many fun things to do in Waco and surrounding areas. This house has been a labor of love and is a true gem after its fixer-upper journey. This 3 bedroom home is nestled on a quiet street with charm both inside and out. Enjoy the updates and beauty of JoyHouse, whether gathered around the farm table, cozied up by the fireplace, playing games at the vintage game table, or relaxing under the cafe lights in the private, fenced yard. JoyHouse sleeps 6 comfortably with one queen bed in private master suite. Enjoy an additional queen bed in a second bedroom. The third bedroom features two twin beds. Additional air mattresses also available. There are also portable cribs available. Gather around a large table in the kitchen, perfect for making memories. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you may need during your stay, including a dual coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, pot/pans, utensils, and all you would need to enjoy a bottle of wine (or 2,3 or 4) etc. Linens, towels, shampoo, soap, hair dryers, toilet tissue and paper towels are all provided. There is internet and three TVs for your enjoyment. The living room, twin room and master suite are all equipped with smart TVs. There is outdoor seating under cafe lights in the fenced private backyard. There is ample parking in the double driveway and attached garage. Event rate varies. No pet fee WITH approval! (Dogs and/or small animals in cages permitted. For allergy reasons, no cats please.) City of Waco License Number: STR0000238-02-2020 Maximum 8 adults, of which no more than 4 individuals unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption CANCELLATION POLICY- 100% refund with cancellation more than 30 days of stay 50% refund with cancellation more than 14 days of stay 0% refund within 14 days of visit (however, $200 damage deposit will be returned) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Very strict NO smoking policy. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,514 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5460000/5451200/5451158/1e82e60b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area Carver - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.4 Very good 1,426 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=5451158&PinnedHotelID=5451158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107720000/107716000/107715986/d8d41c39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### stayAPT Suites Waco Kendrick - 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No cats. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Very strict NO smoking policy. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor Joyhouse Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor House Joyhouse Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor Waco Joyhouse Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor House Joyhouse Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor Waco Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor House Waco Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor Waco Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor Joyhouse Newly Remodeled 15 Mins to Magnolia Silos Baylor! Newly Remodeled 15 Mins to Magnolia Silos Baylor! Newly Remodeled 15 Mins Magnolia Silos Baylor House Waco Newly Remodeled and 15 Mins to Magnolia Silos & Baylor! Waco Joyhouse Newly Remodeled 15 Mins to Magnolia Silos Baylor! 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[Visit our Waco travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waco.dx286) [View more Holiday homes in Waco](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waco-Private-Holiday-Homes.d286-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C31.47846%2C-97.22643&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hm6fcZIyhAg6HfdcKOPzrg2CBA4=) Waco, TX ### What's nearby - ![Sunset with Geese](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193480/13fa3ae0-4f2a-4b7f-8f97-69436dd0f2d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Waco 5 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Carleen Bright Arboretum 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Ascension Providence 6 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Ascension Medical Group Providence Pain Management Clinic 6 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Central Texas Market Place 9 min drive \- 7.7 miles ### Getting around - McGregor Station 17 min drive - Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Whataburger 4 min drive - Dutch Bros Coffee 4 min drive - Sip City 4 min drive - The Butcher's Cellar 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!!? ### What time is check-in at JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!!? ### What time is check-out at JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!!? ### Where is JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## JoyHouse-Waco convenient to Baylor, Silos and great restaurants!! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 161 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia H. 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very comfortable beds & amenities! Very clean & well stocked. ##### Julia H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann C. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay The house is very comfortable and attractive, with just what you need for a short stay. Master bed and bath were just right for a good sleep.Many thanks, we’ll be back! ##### Ann C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice J. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Place to Stay Lovely home with everything we needed. Great location in good neighborhood. We will stay again when in Waco to visit family. ##### Alice J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy R. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous home in Waco Wonderful and comfortable home close to everything in Waco. The hospitality of the host is great and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! ##### Amy R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrene 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!!! The house was amazing! We had a great trip.The house was so clean and beautifully decorated. ##### Lawrene Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 1 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the JoyHouse This house is a gem and very well equipped with all the comforts of home! I would definitely stay here again!! ##### Wendy C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni R G. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home with Everything Needed Stayed over the Thanksgiving holiday to spend time with family. The home was beautiful and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the full kitchen and the fireplace made everything super cozy and inviting. ##### Toni R G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Lovely neighborhood with beautiful trees. The accommodations were excellent, the interior was beautifully decorated and also had many homey touches throughout the house. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch. Very peaceful. I highly recommend this place. The host, Gayla was fantastic ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis K. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Vrbo Very nice home and backyard. Gayla had anythjng you could imagine you needed for your stay. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed cooking our meals. It was very quiet and peaceful area and very close to anything you needed. The little extras really made it feel like home. Really enjoyed the snacks a bottle of fine she gifted.cooking our meals. ##### Dennis K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy D. 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway From the communication with the host to the check out process, this was the perfect getaway to spend time with my daughter at Baylor Law School. Host was gracious & offered early check & late check out. Quiet neighborhood. ##### Cathy D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hoyt M. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House for Baylor Family Weekend Ideally located and in a great neighborhood. Loved the house. Super comfortable. ##### Hoyt M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel L. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice home in quiet neighborhood Nice, comfortable home and well supplied for a relaxing stay. Garage access was a plus. Host was very kind and communicated well to ensure we had a great stay. Yes, we’ll be back! Thank you. ##### Joel L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara J. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Experienced and considerate host The home is perfect and our host went well beyond to meet all of our needs. This quiet, comfortable home is well situated for everything you would want to see or do in Waco. If you would like to experience true southern hospitality, select this property. ##### Barbara J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy C. 4 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home away from home. Beautiful home to stay at. Had everything a home has. Very cozy and comfortable. Great location. Safe area. Close access to everything. Would definitely recommend this home and will stay here again next visit to Waco. Thank you Gayla for being a wonderful host! ##### Tammy C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mayuri A. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and cozy home in Waco What a beautiful little home in Waco. It was comfortable, adorably decorated farmhouse-style, and conveniently located. It’s a very safe and quiet neighborhood, the host had Wine in the fridge for us, and it’s very close to the attractions in Waco. It was also super easy to communicate with our host, Gayla. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Mayuri A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky O. 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joyful Our stay at the joy house was excellent! The host is very responsive. There were snacks and even a bottle of wine! Unfortunately our stay was so short we couldn’t finish the wine and couldn't take it with us since we were driving. Definitely would stay again and would recommend to others. Bed was very comfy. Backyard had cute party lights and was fenced and private for our dogs to run and play. Internet was slow, but not an issue for us. ##### Becky O. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy F. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joy House is our favorite We have stayed at the Joy House several times and always find it comfortable, clean, and convenient. Also, the manager is very helpful and easy to reach. The Joy House is a few minutes from Downtown and Baylor, which results in great restaurants and shopping. When we want to go downtown, it’s only 10-15 minutes. Our Bella loves it, too, for the fenced back yard. ##### Judy F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua C. 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This was a perfect place!!! This place was excellent! Me and a few coworkers had a big project to take on that took a couple weeks. This place made us feel like we never left our homes. To be able to relax, cook dinner and have our own private rooms was perfect. Gayla, was an awesome host with simple instructions for checking in and out. Could not ask for a better host. I certainly would use this property again for any extended stays. ##### Joshua C. Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake D. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot for TX Getaway Gayla was absolutely fantastic, we enJOYed the Joy House very much. It was perfect and convenient for everything we needed it for. If Gayla can get full control over the weather in Waco, TX(heat in particular), then this will be THE BEST VRBO AVAILABLE!! 😎😎 Thanks again for everything, and your kindness and generosity in resolving my youngest daughter’s “uh oh!” Can’t recommend this VRBO enough, A+++! ##### Blake D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky Q. 27 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Gayla is great and 2 of the bedrooms and the living space are so cutely decorated. ##### Vicky Q. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dedra F. 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We love the Joy House, great hostess. The house is fab and our pups love the backyard. It was so very easy for my mom & step-dad to visit. ##### Dedra F. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan R. 22 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The home had everything we needed and more. It was very clean and inviting. We had a great experience! ##### Megan R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz F. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great joy to stay here. Awesome location! ##### Liz F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice house in quiet neighborhood. Very clean. We would stay again!! ##### Susan S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### terri W. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really like the extra little touches. Home was wonderful and we will be back some day. ##### terri W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ---