Title: The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia 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 # The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia Holiday home with kitchen, near Magnolia Market at the Silos ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76220000/76210100/76210035/1aab7ff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76220000/76210100/76210035/791924e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76220000/76210100/76210035/e4a3d015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76220000/76210100/76210035/1520f95c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76220000/76210100/76210035/51f5cc2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia The Cozy shack offers a comfortable resting space within minutes from all of Waco's major attractions. With one King Bed, two Queen beds and an Italian style Full bed, this house will provide space and comfort for your group. Its spacious backyard is conveniently set up for outdoor picknick. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101700/104101642/f87021d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central! 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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 and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.554392,-97.14458&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:azr_Erp%7CoQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBQBQBQBOBSDOBODSDODODQDOFQDOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOHMFMHOHMFMJMHOHMHKJMHKJMHKJKJMJKJIJKJILKJIJKLILGJKLGLILILELGLILGLELENGLENELELENENCLCNELANCNCLANCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBN%40NDLBNBLDNDLDNDLFLDNDLDLFLHLFLFLFLHJFLJLFJHLJJHJJLHJJJHJJJLHJJJJLHJJLHJHLHNHLHLHLHNFLHLFNFNFNFNFNFNDNFNDPFNDPDNBNDRDNBNDRBNBPBPBPBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPARAPAPAPAPCPARCPCNCPCPCPEPCNEPEPCNEPENGNEPGNEPGLGPGLGNGNGNINGJININILIJINILILKJILKJKLIJKJKJKHKJMJKHKHMJKHMHMHKHMFMFMHMDMHMFMDOFMDMFODMDOBMDOBMDOBO%40MDO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOEMAOCMEOCOEMCMEOEMEOGMGMEMGMIMEMGMIMGMIKIMIMIKKKIMIKKKKKIKKKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIOKKGMIOIOGKIOGOGOGOGMGQGMGQEOGQEOEOEQEOEQCQEOCQCQCQCQCOCQASCQAQAQAQAQASAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4EpdFTAYK8fiub-beZD1syh7SsQ=) Waco, TX #### What's nearby - Cameron Park Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Waco Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Dr. Pepper Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Magnolia Market at the Silos - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Baylor University - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles #### Getting around - McGregor Station - 24 min drive - Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Baked Bliss Baking Company - ‬4 min walk - ‪Kitok Restaurant - ‬18 min walk - ‪San Diego's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Toasted Yolk - ‬16 min walk - ‪Be Kind Coffee - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia located? > Located in Brooks Oaks, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Cameron Park Zoo and within 3 miles (5 km) of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. Indian Spring Park and Dr. Pepper Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia Reviews 9.6 ### 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 39 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Tammy S. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old friend reunion Waco was half way for all of us. We all are Texans but all different directions. It rained half the time we were there but we enjoyed watching and listening to itwhile we visited and played games and relaxed. We had a great time and we will back. Kill ##### Tammy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert D. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house close to Indian Springs Park and downtown Was a great place to stay. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Robert D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cheri L. 30 May 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Ok The house was fine. It wasn’t the cleanest place. The sinks in the bathroom weren’t clean. The lawn wasn’t mowed and was a little run down. The owner was attentive! ##### Cheri L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber B. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waco We enjoyed our stay at Waco. The house was comfy and cozy for the family to enjoy! ##### Amber B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol w. 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Nicely furnished. ##### carol w. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dxking2 K. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Girls trip We had a great stay. The home was clean, comfortable and beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was a bit sketchy looking, but we had no problems and it was quiet. A short drive to the Silos and every where we went. ##### dxking2 K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda P. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waco visit It was a nice clean place. The managers were responsive. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Brenda P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serena H. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great house This house was great. We were a little iffy about the neighborhood by the looks but it was quiet and no issues at all. Wonderful stay!! ##### Serena H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy C. 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convention Conveniently located closer to downtown Waco for easy access to the convention center. Well maintained property! Will book again next year if available. ##### Stacy C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen W. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Stay in Waco We had a great stay in Waco. The house was very clean, easy check in and out. We had no issues. ##### Colleen W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth S. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### More spacious than you would think Because of the layout of the house, it felt more spacious than the square footage. Great place for a family. Enjoyed playing Uno around the kitchen table. Could use a mirror in the bedrooms, maybe on the back of the doors. ##### Beth S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie T. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location for Us—Great Place to Stay We had to drive back and forth between Grand Lodge and Lee Lockwood. This house was perfect for our group. Nice and clean, everything worked, and well-stocked. Quiet neighborhood. Easy to get to everything. Hope to be back next year! ##### Julie T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L., Ballwin 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable & Roomy Stay We stayed here while helping our daughter move. The house was very relaxing, from the comfortable beds to the extra long couch and chaise we could stretch out on at the end of a long day. Very clean and great communication from the owner! ##### Julie L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E. 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Home Great house that feels like home. We stayed for a week and enjoyed every minute. This home is clean, beds are comfy, and the house is adorable. We were a group of ladies only and we always felt safe. I highly recommend staying at the Cozy Shack. ##### Susan E. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Natalie H. 30 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Perfect This property was exactly as listed. It met all of our needs and expectations for our weekend getaway. ##### Natalie H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleen C. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended! House was perfect. Neighborhood nice and quiet & weather was perfect. Great communication & thought the welcome book an excellent idea. ##### Coleen C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean W. 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Close to everything. Owner gave quick response to a question. Clean and comfortable, although in the two extra bedrooms, the beds were low to the floor. ##### Jean W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph K. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Stay in Waco Check in was super smooth and our hosts were great. Gotta be honest the neighborhood was sketchy. There was a fight in the streets on our second night there. It would have been nice to have a lock to put on the gate for the night. The house was beautiful and well kept. Great suggestions for things to do and places to eat ##### Joseph K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeannie M. 29 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magnolia Lots of laughs, fun & great things to see. We loved Di Campli, as they accommodated us through 2 tornado warnings! Great food, great service. Magnolia was fun & a good experience. ##### Jeannie M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy H., Arp, TX 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend This house was perfect for our family girls weekend. Close to downtown and Magnolia/Silos. The house was clean and well furnished. If I need a house in Waco again I will definantly see if this one is available. ##### Tammy H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MAYRA S. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy CozyShack Just stayed over this past weekend with the family. Definitely a thumbs-up 👍. Family was comfortable and slept peaceful. Will Definitely be staying again when we come back to Waco. Thanks again💜❤ ##### MAYRA S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy A. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Baylor Move-In Was Great My family stayed at this property while we moved my son into his freshman year at Baylor. It was perfect for our needs. It truly is cozy and the beds were super comfortable. The living room was great to hang out and watch tv as well. We loved the secure feeling of closing the gate at night. Property owner was quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Randy A. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Darin D. 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Clean house Everything was great except for the neighbors dogs and the location. ##### Darin D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni W. 1 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! Totally recommend We were in town for the regional skating competition for our 6-year old daughter. Perfect location for us to drive to both rinks. Property was great - super clean and had everything our family of 5 needed. Rarely do my husband and I find a bed as comfortable as the one we have at home, but we were so pleasantly surprised! I'm always cold so was glad to find the many extra thick and soft blankets provided. We will definitely stay here again for next year's meet! ##### Toni W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magnolia Experience The main bathroom toilet had a lot of urine on the lower area. Needs a good cleaning! The bathroom also needed soap for hands on the sink. All in all it was a nice place and close the where we were shopping. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023