The Wilson House - Central Waco | House in Waco

9.8 (7 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Austin Ave. House | The Wilson House - Central Waco

3 Bedroom House in Austin Ave., Waco

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.

The Wilson House - Central Waco is located in Austin Ave.. The Wilson House - Central Waco provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Wilson House - Central Waco has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 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 rated it 2, 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
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water park
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In the city center
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Safe
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Porch or lanai
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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

Reviews

Jana W.
Sep 2, 2025 02:30:29 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Very convenient to Baylor and the activities we were interested in.
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