The Cahill- Magnolia Brewery House c 1894

Waco, Texas
$232 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
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Sleep 3

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Summary:

Built in 1894, this completely restored, one-bedroom home boasts 12' ceilings, original bead-board panelling and a huge bathroom. Relax in the clawfoot tub or cook up a delicious dinner in the fully equipped kitchen. The huge, fenced in backyard is a great place to hang out and have a barbecue on the provided grill. End the day in the comfy king size bed and any extra guests can use the futon or air mattress in the living room. Only 4 blocks from the Silos and right across I-35 from Baylor.



The Space:

The Cahill-Magnolia Brewery House

“Waco’s Hidden Little Gem”



This unique Waco home was built by Pat Cahill, manager of Magnolia Brewery 125 years ago when he arrived in boomtown Waco in 1894. At that time, this area of town was on the outskirts of Waco as it expanded away from the Brazos River to the West, just a block away from the famous Cotton Palace that attracted over 400,000 thousand visitors to Waco each fall to celebrate the cotton harvest. Built entirely of Texas virgin, old-growth heart pine, the Cahill-Magnolia Brewery House originally consisted of only the front section of the entry hall and the two side rooms. Later, about 1898, the back room was added and at the same time the two fireplaces were built.



By 2019, the house had become abandoned, forlorn and red-tagged by the city of Waco for demolition. By tearing down newer, poorly built additions on the back of the house, the original sturdy craftsmanship that had been put into the home by its original builder, was discovered and painstakingly restored! Hidden features like the thirty-foot deep, hand-dug, brick-lined well were exposed and celebrated.



The ceilings were opened up back to their original twelve-foot height an closed fireplaces and heart-pine floors were restored. The back room was fitted out for your comfort with all the conveniences of a modern bath. Then the restoration was topped off with period, turn-of-the-century furnishings.



Today, the Cahill-Magnolia Brewery House stands as a testimony to the recent re-birth of downtown Waco. Situated within easy walking distance of the later Magnolia Silos, this unique home offers visitors inner city convenience in a charming, original historic-Texas setting.



Other Things to Note:

City of Waco License number STR000846-10-2020

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1700 Sq Ft (158 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • James

    Submitted Apr 4, 2024

    Stayed Apr 2, 2024

    Wonderful property, very tastefully decorated and equipped. Sonya was a great host and really took care of us.

  • Christian H.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    The property was really cute, made a great getaway for my wife and I

  • Patrick S.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    The booking process was easy. Communication with the host was smooth and response time was quick.The property was beautifully decorated, amenities were great and all of the little touches throughout the home were very thoughtful. The proximity to the restaurants, bars, and all of the attractions in Waco was convenient. Overall, our stay was wonderful and we would highly recommend it.

  • Marcia G.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    This property has it all for a perfect stay-a-away. Manager equals the property…fabulous!

  • Don H.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    It was a nice place to stay.

  • Tracey J.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 14, 2024

    If you are looking for a house with amazing charm but still newer amenities, look no further. This house is beautiful and comfortable. Sonya made our stay amazing and it truly felt homey.

  • Georgia E.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    Wonderful!

  • Maureen M.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2023

    Stayed Nov 3, 2023

    Be careful with this one - on our way to the property we learned that the host double booked and we had no place to stay. Strange as our booking was confirmed months in advance. So, a two night stay at this confirmed property turned into a one night stay in Waco at a La Quinta.

  • Stephanie L.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2023

    Stayed Sep 11, 2023

    The home is beautiful. Could just use a couple of updates on the deck. Overall experience was good. The hostess Sonya was wonderful to work with. There was a sweet surprise around every corner for our anniversary. The neighborhood is in the process of revitalization. There is a sweet BBQ joint just a couple blocks away with the best ribs and brisket we ever had. Mama and Papa B's. You won't want to stop, but do, the best ribs ever and Billy the owner is wonderful. Thank you Sonya for a wonderful stay.

  • Allie H.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 23, 2023

    I have only good things to say about staying at this beautiful house! The attention to details about the needs of guests was more than most from the phone chargers to snacks to fuzzy blankets that magically smelled of sugar cookies and chocolates on the bed…I cannot list everything. But, by far, the BEST was the bathroom which is actually a spa! The tub…omg. There was a buffet of bath salts, bubbles and scrubs that were great. The house was also a very close drive to Magnolia and during the day we could go back and snack or cool off. So glad my husband and I spent our anniversary shopping in Waco and relaxing in this beautiful house.

  • Andrea M.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2023

    Stayed Jun 2, 2023

    My best friend and I stayed here for a weekend girls trip! We live 8 hours away and it was well worth the drive and the Waco experience. Sonya was a sweet owner and communicated was quick and resourceful. The house has everything you need, from qtips to bandaids, feminine products, bubble baths/salts… anything you could of think of she had! Cutest coffee bar in the kitchen as well. We loved this house and we felt as if we were home. I think having the gated yard and gated/code entrance made use feel secure and safe while traveling alone. If you can’t tell I could go on and on about this lovely house. 10/10 recommend!

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