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Tranquil Retreat with Sky Views: The Vesper House 14 mins to downtown

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Bosqueville Football Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waco Mammoth National Monument
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Waco
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waco

Located in Waco, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Bosqueville Football Stadium and Waco Mammoth National Monument. .This vacation home is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Baylor University.

What's nearby

  • Bosqueville Football Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Waco Mammoth National Monument - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • H - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Hawaiian Falls - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Lake Waco - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 36 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lupita's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬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.

Tranquil Retreat with Sky Views: The Vesper House 14 mins to downtown

The Vesper House is a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath country retreat just 14 minutes from downtown Waco. Featuring a firepit, grill, basketball goal, volleyball, cornhole, large backyard, and parking for up to six vehicles, it offers plenty of room for families and groups. Guests enjoy peaceful sunsets, open skies, nearby creek access, and convenient proximity to Magnolia Market, Baylor University, Foster Pavilion, and other Waco attractions.

The Vesper House offers the best of both worlds: peaceful countryside surroundings and convenient access to Waco's most popular attractions. Located just 14 minutes from downtown, this spacious retreat provides room to relax, gather, and enjoy the beauty of open Texas skies while remaining close to Magnolia Market, Baylor University, Foster Pavilion, McLane Stadium, and Homestead Heritage.

The Home
This welcoming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home is designed for families, groups, and extended stays. With comfortable accommodations, open gathering spaces, and a large driveway with parking for up to six vehicles, the property is well suited for everything from weekend getaways to longer visits.

The spacious layout makes it easy to spend time together while still having room to spread out and unwind. Whether you're visiting for a Baylor event, family vacation, work assignment, or special celebration, The Vesper House provides a comfortable and flexible setting. Small events such as birthday parties and baby showers are welcomed with approval.

Outdoor Highlights
The outdoor space is one of the property's standout features. Guests can enjoy:

Firepit for evening gatherings
Grill for outdoor meals
Basketball goal
Volleyball
Cornhole
Expansive yard with room to roam
Incredible sunsets and star-filled skies
Peaceful creek access nearby
Large driveway perfect for games and gatherings

The quiet dead-end road creates a peaceful environment for walking, biking, and enjoying the surrounding countryside.

Flexible Stay Options
Whether you're visiting for a few days, a few weeks, or longer, The Vesper House welcomes short-, mid-, and long-term stays, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking both comfort and flexibility.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Tranquil Retreat with Sky Views: The Vesper House 14 mins to downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great, layout of the home with beds and baths was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a really great experience at the Vesper House. Home was very clean, inviting and comfortable for the entire group. The hosts had everything in perfect order and were quick to respond to me. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at The Vesper House. The house was clean and well maintained. It was in a quiet part of town and not far from where our event was. Our family would definitely stay there again, with no hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and host. Perfect for visiting our kids studying at Baylor. Enjoyed the games and the porch. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Texas Family vacation

We came down to Texas for our grandsons birthday. The location was perfect for us. Close to Waco and to our Texas family. House set up is great ! We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great price!

We really enjoyed our stay here! Came out for a BYU football game and some Magnolia. We just loved our location in this great family house. Lots of space and privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We came to Waco to take our grand babies to the Dr Pepper Museum since that is our family’s favorite drink. We were celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary. We came in on Friday night and left out Sunday morning so it was just a quick trip getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was debating about giving this less than 4 stars because the beds are absolutely horrible. I talked to the property manager and they are going to replace them. With that said the house is beautiful, it’s very quiet and is out in is loaded with amenities. It’s a great place for hosting and the living room was great for playing the switch. There is no cable tv or anything tv related provided but I always pack a Roku and it’s easy to log into Netflix. Bathrooms are big, all appliances are new. I will defined stay here on my next visit as long as the beds are upgraded.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Grad big family stay

This house was perfect. We had 8 of us in this house and it was perfect for us. Easy to get to and 15 minutes to everything. Great amenities. Everything was truly perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this property!! The space, the amenities, all the extras -- the owners thought of everything! I wish we would've had time to enjoy the outdoor space more! There were nine of us staying there for the Cross Canadian Ragweed concert, and it couldn't have been a more perfect space for us to enjoy while we were there. The house and property are absolutely gorgeous! If I'm ever back in Waco and needing a place, I will definitely look up this property again. Thank y'all!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the home overall. There was a broken basketball goal but we didnt use the sports equipment. The poker table was great! The beds were not all super comfortable unfortunately. Two were very creaky. The view was nice in the backyard. There was a grill, a firepit and a fire pit table. We didnt end up using them but it was a fun thing to have available. The communication was easy. Checking in and out were super easy! The kitchen has some great stuff! But the pots and pans are old and scratched up. So we gave it 4 stars because of the beds and the need for updating some things. I would recommend it though!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy W.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024