Historic cottage in Cameron Park

Entire home in Waco, Texas

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Elizabeth
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Steps from Cameron Park

Cameron Park is right outside, with trails, kayaking, and the zoo within a short walk.

Renovated 1920s cottage

A 1924 cottage on a historic estate with a marble-topped kitchen and Tempurpedic mattress.

Peaceful stays, attentive hosting

Guests describe it as peaceful and charming, and many praise Elizabeth as a responsive host.
Come stay in our Cameron Park guesthouse! Featured in book, "Historic Homes of Waco." Located on the historic Waco Penland estate, the cottage was built in 1924 and is newly renovated. Gorgeous new kitchen with marble countertop and subway tile. New bath has large shower & new fixtures, new carpet and tile. Tempurpedic mattress. Keurig w/lots of coffee! 5 mins to the Magnolia Silos and Downtown. Walk the grounds, or one block to Cameron Park for kayaking, biking, etc. STR418052020

The space
Fabulous space for couples or small families. Great for Baylor events; 5 minutes from campus & Magnolia. Enjoy all the amenities of Cameron Park!

Guest access
The area is wonderful for walkers, bikers and runners.

Other things to note
One private bedroom, with queen bed, sleeps 2. One high-quality air mattress can be made up in the living area; perfect for kids. We also have a Pack-n-Play available for little ones.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
TV with standard cable

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 1,045 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 90% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 8% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Waco, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Wonderful old, historic neighborhood; originally developed in the 1920s as a prime location near the "new" Cameron Park.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,608 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
My work: Baylor University
Lives in Waco, Texas
Greetings, Guests! I'm Elizabeth. I've been an Airbnb host for eleven years now, and love welcoming people to Waco. I'm a mother of 3 children, ages 20, 18 and 11; and I teach at Baylor in the Honors College. My husband, David, is also a Baylor professor. We've lived in Waco for more than 20 years and have seen the city's dramatic renaissance. Come join us for a vacation.

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Co-hosts

  • Jan

Host details

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