Title: Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49200000/49198400/49198393/a6d3271e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49200000/49198400/49198393/20de3741.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49200000/49198400/49198393/02a49510.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49200000/49198400/49198393/2de8d0e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49200000/49198400/49198393/492eaaf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Waco's rural landscape, The Helm by CargoHome offers a unique retreat. Step from the upstairs suite to the well-lit rooftop deck for an evening cocktail or unwind in one of two private suites with pine shiplap and 100+ year old barn wood accents. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6480 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning £161 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept ## 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. ### Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace Summary Waco's most captivating Airbnb—The "Cool River" 2-story Container Home, a YouTube sensation nearing 1M views! Walk to the incredible shops and restaurants of Homestead Heritage or play pickleball on our brand new court, all while being just 12-min from the heart of Waco! The well-lit rooftop deck has beautiful pasture views, perfect for evening cocktails. All together, there are two private suites for you, a bedroom and bathroom on each floor-- ideal for couples traveling together! The space Our unique home started with two shipping containers but has been transformed into an unforgettable space. The rooftop deck is lit for ambiance and might be our favorite feature. Catch the sunset over the pasture with a glass of wine, or enjoy the morning with a cup of coffee. Inside, there is ample natural light and beautiful design. You'll have all the modern amenities-- a cozy living space, 2 smart-TVs, pristine Queen-sized bedrooms, a kitchenette stocked with essentials, and full-sized bathrooms. When you’re ready to get active, head to our brand-new pickleball court! Everything at Homestead Heritage—Cafe Homestead, Homestead coffee roasting, and the Homestead Craft Village—is just a short walk away. There's so much to do, eat, learn, and see while you're here. We can't wait to share it with you. Thanks for staying with us! The neighborhood The location is a safe rural neighbourhood, just north of Waco and close to I-35. Surrounded by trees, cattle graze nearby. Guests are also welcome to use the lawn. Shop and eat in Homestead Cafe and Craft Village, only minutes away by road. Getting around You can park right at the house and Uber is available. Interaction with guests We're just around the corner and ready to assist with anything you need, whether it's questions about the house or tips for your time in Waco. Enjoy a seamless check-in experience with the passcode we'll send you on the day of arrival. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 480 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 Pets not allowed ### 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 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 and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 5e4b611d7636f300264dba9e ## About the area Chalk Bluff, a neighbourhood in Waco, is home to this holiday home. Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center and Hurd Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place. Homestead Heritage and Cameron Park Zoo are also worth visiting. [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%7C31.67132%2C-97.14507&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D3F3FqS7_Dz1-Y-mLzmhJmPxHhc=) Waco, TX ### What's nearby - Homestead Heritage - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Baylor University - 12 min drive - 10.4 miles - Magnolia Market at the Silos - 14 min drive - 11.4 miles - Waco Mammoth National Monument - 15 min drive - 10.9 miles - Cameron Park Zoo - 15 min drive - 11.3 miles ### Getting around - Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace? > As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace on 29 Sept 2025 start from £160.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waco-Hotels-Stunning-Container-Home-With-Rooftop-Terrace.h49198393.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace located? > Located in Chalk Bluff, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Homestead Heritage and within 9 miles (15 km) of Baylor University and Heart O' Texas Speedway. Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center and Cameron Park Zoo are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Container Home with Rooftop Terrace Reviews 9.8 ### 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 57 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla K. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool River This is a lovely place. Would welcome a chance to stay again. ##### Priscilla K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane R. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girlfriends Trip The container lodging experience was fun and comfortable! Everything was immaculate, with a nice decor. Lindsay, the host, was so nice and excellent on updates information before our arrival. We will definitely return for a future visit! ##### Jane R. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and accommodations Very nice property 15 mins from Baylor campus. Perfect location. Very clean and enjoyed our stay. ##### James P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake R. 17 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Wonderful stay and beautiful clean property. ##### Blake R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANNETTE R. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tiny container Waco Loved the unique stay close to Waco but in the country side. Very clean and so fun! ##### ANNETTE R. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan R. 24 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time in unique lodging! The container home is amazing! Great amenities and a really unique experience. Great location as well! ##### Evan R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. 25 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay This was a delightful little house, cute and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. Communication with the host was great. ##### Susan G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan D. 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Great little spot. We highly recommend it. ##### Dan D. Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### caleb o. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Tiny House We had a great & quick stay in this unique tiny house converted from a shipping container. Kids loved the house, it was clean and smartly designed. Would definitely stay again. ##### caleb o. Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah D. 30 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Getaway Such a unique and charming place. We loved the decor and amenities, our host was super and always responded to questions. The uptop deck under the wide sky was amazing! ##### Deborah D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, fun, and accommodating Loved staying here! The tiny houses were nicely furnished and very well organized. The tenants are very welcoming. You won’t be disappointed with your stay! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay First time staying in a "tiny house" AKA container house. Loved it. All the amenities were available and the check-in, check out was seamless. We will definitely book again! ##### Mark W. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica B. 28 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So unique! Our family loved our stay in this tiny home! It was so cute and stylish. We enjoyed time together on the upper deck in the evening. It was the perfect place to stay during our quick stop in Waco to take in the Magnolia sites. ##### Monica B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aime M. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick overnight stop - Cute and well stocked Wish we had more time but we arrived late due to horrible traffic on the 35. Amazing container home. Easy location, great comm with owner, fully stocked. Our 3 teens enjoyed their space downstairs and my husband and I enjoyed our space upstairs. Would definitely come back for a longer stay maybe a girls weekend for our teens and I. ##### Aime M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth G. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place! What a unique experience! Loved sitting out on the deck with coffee in the morning and watching the sun set in the evening. Cozy and comfortable- would definitely stay again! ##### Elizabeth G. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie H. 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1 night stay Adorable ##### Natalie H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rassa C. 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tiny house in a slice of heaven The property was clean and well organized. The property manager was super attentive and made sure it we were all set! It was a great evening stop for us while we were on our way for a 36hr Kayak Fishing trip, will definitely book again! ##### Rassa C. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne G. 29 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful unique spot! We really enjoyed our stay! Check-in was super easy (all digital) & upon arrival, the house was clean and exactly as portrayed online. There were some horses roaming just across the way which was super exciting for our two young girls. Our girls loved the tiny home experience! ##### Adrienne G. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen T. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Container home was perfect! Perfect space for my son and I for Baylor Homecoming Weekend. The container home was clean, fun, well-stocked, and especially loved the rooftop patio to kicking back and watching the sun set over the fields. Plus, love the location at Heritage Homestead with their coffee shop, market, and more to walk to. We'll be back. ##### Karen T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda H. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique, fun, and convenient We (grandma, mom, teen girl) stayed here for one night for a short trip to Waco and loved it - wish we could have stayed longer! This was a perfect setup for us to have some space, even in a “tiny” home and was super comfortable. Directions were great, and these hosts have really thought of everything (like backlit unit numbers). The horses next door were a bonus! It’s good to know that the third bed is a twin air mattress, and that there are extra sheets for that but no extra blankets, so bring your own if you’ll have someone using that. This spot was well worth the money and we are already planning our next trip - we loved not having to do any cleanup, etc before leaving. ##### Amanda H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy B. 8 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cargo container adventure We were a little apprehensive about renting this remodeled container for 4 adults. However our concerns were unfounded. Yes, containers are narrow but clever design created a comfortable environment. Accommodations were clean and well stocked. Communication and transfer of information was outstanding. We wanted an adventure and we are so pleased with our stay!! We will certainly recommend to our friends. ##### Peggy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa R. 18 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience The house is wonderful, clean adnnd smelled so good. The house is comfortable and the views are amazing. The house came with coffee, creamer and filtered water. Netflix was also available on the tvs. The host communicated the most our of all VRBOs I have ever experienced. I literally had no questions because they communicated so well and was available. It was such a wonderful experience for my family to stay. Thank you Kenneth and Amanda's for this wonderful experience. ##### Vanessa R. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie S. 14 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Positive Review 5 star…….0ne suggestion for property owners for safety……be extra careful when going out the door to go up the spiral staircase. One has a tendency to be looking DOWN at the boardwalk to avoid stepping off and you can get a pretty hard knock on the head, as the spiral staircase is CLOSE to the front door. We finally hung a plastic bag on the staircase as a warning. A pool noodle could be mounted at head level on the staircase corner. You MAY need to use the little space heater when it’s cold as there aren’t any extra blankets. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back AND refer our friends! Thank you! ##### Bonnie S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam S. 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This Tiny House Community is A Hidden Gem for Families—Our Second Stay! This was our second time visiting the Cool River Helm™ Container Home, and it was just as fantastic as our first! Myself and my three kids stayed here during our fall break, and we had an unforgettable time. The owners are absolutely magnificent—so friendly and responsive. The location is perfect for a peaceful getaway, just 12 minutes from Magnolia and Baylor. The sunset from the house is stunning, and we were thrilled to find they had added a Pickleball court since our last visit. My kids had a blast exploring the property, especially the pond in the center, where they loved seeing turtles and fish. The upstairs bed was a favorite of my two sons, who said it was super comfy! And the memory foam pillows? Incredible! Now I need to buy one for home! One small issue with the thermostat in the bedroom was quickly resolved—within 5 minutes of texting the owner, someone was there to fix it. The service was beyond impressive, and we were right back to enjoying our tiny house adventure. We can’t wait to come back again! This unique and charming tiny house is perfect for families, and it keeps getting better every time we visit. ##### Sam S. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sandy G. 3 Feb 2025 ##### Sandy G. 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