Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic! | House in Waco

10.0 (216 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Austin Ave. House | Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!

3 Bedroom House in Austin Ave., Waco

The English Writer ‘s Cottage is a Wonderfully Charming and Unique home! The “English Writer’s Cottage,” earned its name for its English Cotswolds meets Santa Barbara bungalow aesthetic, & sits perfectly situated in the historical and picturesque Austin Ave/ Castle Heights neighborhood, just 3-5 min from Baylor & Downtown Waco. Don’t miss this special house!
When you walk in, you are greeted with 12 foot coffered ceilings and cozy rooms for all your guests. Wonderful touches abound where modern meets old world. Jill Mashburn Barrett, creator of the world famous Common Grounds coffee shop by Baylor University, and The Falcon +Owl vintage home goods & interior design studio, has added her special touch of keeping true to the homes vintage, bungalow roots, while weaving in modern design features to make your stay truly enjoyable.
The home has the following beds:
Master Bedroom: King
2nd Bedroom : Queen
3rd Bedroom: Queen

Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow Modern twist on a classic! is located in Austin Ave.. Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow Modern twist on a classic! provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow Modern twist on a classic! has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Austin Ave. has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Austin Ave., such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number str0000415-05-2021 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: STR0000415-05-2021

Reviews

Gina S.
Aug 24, 2025 07:52:39 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Very cute house. It was decorated so beautifully. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
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