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Home Away From Home - Lake Waco

Vacation home in Waco with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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At Home Away From Home - Lake Waco, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Away From Home - Lake Waco

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space designed and furnished with all the comforts of home and then some! Located just 10 miles from Baylor University, The Magnolia Market and Silos, and just 5 minutes to the Lake Waco Airport Park Boat Ramp/Launch and campgroundThis home is spacious and upscale. Featuring a pool just built in 2020. The large spa is the perfect spot for unwinding, and the swimming pool is ideal for all ages with a large Baja shelf for shallow water play.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please do NOT make up the beds you've used. We can tell which beds you've used if you leave them UNMADE.
Please empty your kitchen trash and deposit into the large color-coded city bins in the driveway. **No trash in recycling! City will refuse.
Lights, fans, coffee maker and TV off please. Lock back patio door and front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Waco is home to this vacation home. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Hawaiian Falls are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bosqueville Football Stadium or Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating and other activities like wildlife walks. Visit our Waco travel guide
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TX, Waco

What's nearby

  • Sunset with Geese
    Lake Waco
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The city comes alive at night.
    Waco Convention Center
    14 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Aerial view of the Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas USA
    Magnolia Market at the Silos
    16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Baylor sciences building, beautiful. If you look at a satellite view of this building along with the McLane Student Center, it looks like a bear claw
    Baylor University
    16 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Extraco Events Center
    14 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station
    29 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Bush’s Chicken
    3 min drive
  • Shell
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Home Away From Home - Lake Waco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Home Away From Home - Lake Waco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away From Home - Lake Waco?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home - Lake Waco?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home - Lake Waco located?

Situated in Waco, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Waco and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from H. Bosqueville Football Stadium and Waco Mammoth National Monument are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Home Away From Home - Lake Waco Reviews

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, beautifully updated, clean home. The backyard and pool are incredible, house had everything you could need and more, even toys for our kids to play with. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you so very much for providing us a much needed weekend away for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabius B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious kitchen and living room. Back yard was large and enough seats outside for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025