The Wilson House - Central Waco

Waco, Texas
$238 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to The Wilson House! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is nestled in the heart of Waco, TX, just 2 miles from the Silos and 3 miles from Baylor University. Cozy and inviting, it offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in Waco. You'll love the unique touches throughout, a delightful kitchen, and a serene backyard ideal for relaxed Sunday afternoons. The Wilson House is a wonderful place to create lasting memories in Waco. Welcome—your perfect home base awaits!


While we were working on the house we discovered a signature on the kitchen wall from the builder.
Apparently a couple of his kids also signed the wall. The builder was Mr. E F Wilson. We believe the house was built in 1936. The stone house next door, which we also owned, was built by Gaines de Grafenreid in 1929, and added on later when he married and had two sons.

The original owner of 2521 we believe was Gaine's younger brother. We saved a piece of the original kitchen wall paper which we framed and left in the hall closet. We thought it was a fun part of the history.
The outside siding is mostly clear redwood. Because that old growth redwood is almost gone now (and is super expensive), we used cedar siding that was specially milled. We ordered it through Redwood Lumber in Waco. There are some planks of it in the basement. Since the mill required minimum production runs, we had some left over.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Kimberly R.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    The seven of us had a wonderful time! The house is well equipped, maybe a few more blankets, however it was 30 degrees when we got up this morning! The hosts are very responsive and we appreciated quick answers to our few questions. We had ample parking for everyone. We will plan to book again to enjoy our next girls weekend!

  • Ashlyn T.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    Very clean and host was very easy to contact if anything came up. Good location to downtown.

  • Valerie B.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    Roomy, comfortable beds and spacious.

  • Jana W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Very convenient to Baylor and the activities we were interested in.

  • Keating P.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Good property. Wound up being a home base for family that was in town for a graduation.

  • Chris B.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    It was centrally located. Met our needs. We were here for baylor graduation.

  • Emily P.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    Rented for a volleyball tournament

  • Tommy M.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    We had a great time. The property is central to everything. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The large dining table made it great for playing family games. The host was friendly and made it easy to communicate. We had a great stay.

  • Brittany J.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Quaint property close to downtown.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$238+
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