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THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX

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Enjoy an open, airy cottage feel...complete with shiplap and barnwood mantle.
Enjoy a 50" HDTV in living area. Roku with Netflix & Discovery + provided
Kitchen stocked w/ a variety of utensils, pots/pans, dishes, and lots of extras
Private kitchen
Spacious dining area for 8, perfect for dining or playing a game on hand!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6126.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Lake Waco
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carleen Bright Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Texas Market Place
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX

Welcome to The Cottage at Chapel Ridge! I am THRILLED to have TWO special getaways to share with you in wonderful Waco, Texas:

The Cottage at Chapel Ridge (this listing)
The Haven at Chapel Ridge (#729987)

They've finished their fixer-upper journeys from drab to fab. Please read their EXCELLENT reviews and know you are in for some wonderful stay when you book!

I have remodeled every inch of these gems. These houses have great bones and have been a true labor of love for me, right down to the shiplap walls and barnwood mantels! I have a passion for hospitality that really shines through in these comfy home-away-from-homes.

Read The Cottage’s 395+ FIVE STAR reviews and rest assured you are in for some true southern hospitality and an ultra-clean stay!

This retreat is blessed to be ranked #1 for FIVE-STAR REVIEWS on Waco's VRBO platform! The Cottage at Chapel Ridge is ranked #6 in the entire state of Texas (out of 29,500 properties). 😊 The Haven next door is ranked #2 in 5-star reviews on VRBO Waco and #7 statewide!!! (For some reason, it’s buried in search results..you can enter listing number 729987 in search and it will pop up)

COTTAGE DESCRIPTION
This freshly-remodeled quaint cottage-style 2 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a quiet tree-lined street right next door to its sister property, The Haven. The home sleeps 8 comfortably with one queen bed in private suite, two double beds in generously-sized 14'x17' suite and sofa bed with upgraded queen-size comfy memory foam mattress.

Gather around a large kitchen table with room for 8, enjoying all the well-stocked, bright and airy kitchen has to offer. The Cottage is also stocked with waffle fixings and a hotel-style flip waffle maker as well as snacks sure to please.

Enjoy the high-speed internet and 50" HDTV (equipped with Roku system) and fireplace in the living area with convenient patio access. A cozy fire table outside and BBQ grill (both are propane) is also available for use in a charming, private outdoor space....perfect for s’mores under the cafe string lighting.

Both bedrooms also have HDTVs with Roku, comfortable bedding with plenty of pillow options...20 to be exact, ceiling fans, and sleep therapy clocks.

The Cottage at Chapel Ridge is ideally located, on the edge of the desirable Woodway/Hewitt area of Waco, within 15 minutes of downtown. For Fixer Upper fans, The Cottage at Chapel Ridge is situated exactly halfway between Magnolia Market at the Silos AND Chip and Joanna's first vacation rental, The Magnolia House. The Cottage has one of Chip’s props from the show...great for a fun photo op!

A public splash pad is available at Chapel Park, just around the corner from the home (1/3 mile away) and is perfect for the kids. Beach towels and sunscreen provided.

No pet fee WITH approval! (Dogs and/or small animals in crates permitted. For allergy reasons, no cats.) The backyard is fully fenced.

CANCELLATION POLICY-
100% refund with cancellation more than 14 days of stay
50% refund with cancellation more than 7 days of stay

PARKING-
Guests MUST utilize the private driveway directly behind the home (off-street parking is mandatory at vacation rentals per the City of Waco).

No parties/events permitted in this quiet neighborhood

Waco Short-Term Rental License #
STR000901-10-2020

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets allowed with prior approval w/o pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Cottage is a smoke-free home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Lock the doors and return the keys
Hello! For checkout, please gather any used towels and place on top of the washer, lock the door, return the key to the lock box and text as you leave. That’s it! I’ll take care of everything else.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waco

Located in West Waco, a neighbourhood in Waco, this holiday home is near a water park. Waco Suspension Bridge and Fort House Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place. Travelling with kids? Consider Carleen Bright Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Extraco Events Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Carleen Bright Arboretum - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Central Texas Market Place - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Extraco Events Center - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Baylor University - 13 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 17 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sip City - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le’s Kitchen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX on 5 June 2026 start from NZ$445, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is THE COTTAGE@CHAPEL RIDGE #1 in Waco for Exceptional reviews! Ranked #6 in all TX located?

Located in Waco, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Waco, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carleen Bright Arboretum and Ascension Medical Group Providence Pain Management Clinic. Ascension Providence and Congestive Heart Failure Clinic are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 402 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay for the weekend! The house was very homey and relaxing! Lori went above and beyond to make our stay just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcella C P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and homey atmosphere. Everything was clean. Easy access to access to Silos and Dr. Pepper museum. Close to downtown. A great Girls Trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D'Amberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for the weekend in Waco!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful house and everything was perfect. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at The Cottage! It was very clean and decorated nicely with additional thoughtful details.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with an amazing host. Loved the location and very pet-friendly! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable house with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had in a Vrbo property! Lovely host and beautiful and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Even better than the pictures. We all loved this charming house and would be happy to make it our home base any time we are in Waco. Also felt very safe in the area walking our dog around the block. Host is as good as it gets. Can't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at The Cottage for a graduation. This spot was perfect for us! It was homey, great communication and hospitality by the hostess, and I appreciated that basics were stocked in the closets. Usually everything is bare I'm VRBOs so this was a wonderful surprise. Our hostess also left a congratulations banner to help us celebrate. I appreciate all of the small welcoming touches of this cute home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at The Cottage to go to a Baylor football game. Great location. Lori gave us a bunch of recommendations of things to do and places to eat. We had a great time. Lori provides extra touches like starter coffee, water, toiletries and her signature peach cobbler. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Greeted with cupcakes and lots of information about the Waco community area. Clean, cozy, and stocked. we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Waco

We really enjoyed our stay here! You can tell Lori really cares about her guests and we enjoyed the personal touches that made the stay extra special.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We WILL be back! Host is five stars…property was perfect for our girls’ weekend!!! Clean, well stocked…even snacks! And she left a birthday cake and ice cream for our celebration weekend! Thank you for a great get-away!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was a lovely place for a quick get away with my girls. The house was clean, beautiful, and had everything we needed. The location was close to where we needed to be, and in a quiet neighborhood. Lori was a delightful host! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Getaway

Great house and host! We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Such a lovely home. Perfect for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Waco Weekend Getaway

The house was great and Lori is very helpful and attentive to guest. Will stay again if we travel back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to chill!

Cute cottage and very comfortable and cozy! Lori the host was amazing and so responsive. Quiet neighborhood and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation/ Baby Shower

Property was very well kept up and clean and very nice inside. Lori even left us homemade peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream as a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Our short stay at the Cottage was wonderful! Everything you could possibly need was at the house. It was very easy to communicate with Lori and she was very timely with her responses. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baylor Graduation House

Great house and stay for our Baylor graduation and Waco Tx trip. Nice area, cute house, good family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicely decorated. Beds are comfortable. Nice courtyard however, it rained most of the time that we were there. All kitchen utensils and laundry detergent were provided. Owner was very responsive and even provided a dessert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is absolute beautiful. Very clean and cozy. The decor is magnificent! The welcome apple caramel pie and vanilla ice cream was such a special treat. Thank you so much Lori!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Thank you so much for the stay! You had everything we forgot & so much more. The home was clean & perfect for us mommas
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lori Davidson

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I am a former Chicagoan, transplanted in the heart of Texas in 2008 and LOVING it! This town is home to me and I am confident you will find much to enjoy in Waco as well. We live very close to The Cottage at Chapel Ridge and are fond of this area. The "cottage" is perfect for a quick trip or for families needing an inviting place to stay while getting acclimated to the Waco area. This guest home is in the EXCELLENT Midway ISD (Independent School District). The children attend South Bosque Elementary School and River Valley Intermediate.

I taught Spanish (K-12) and English (Higher Ed) for many years and now am enjoying this newer chapter of life. I absolutely love hosting guests at my vacation rentals. I also have been fortunate to grow my business, LULUBELLE'S. You can find LULUBELLE'S shopping spots across town, specializing in vintage clothing, upcycled vintage goods and affordable antiques. You can also visit a LULUBELLE'S pop-up market occasionally down by the Silos, Austin Avenue, or in McGregor!

Why they chose this property

This comfy home is ideally situated in a quiet neighborhood. In one direction, you can arrive at Baylor, downtown WACO, and HGTV's Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Market at the Silos within 15 minutes. In the other direction, you can venture to McGregor and visit Joanna Gaines' favorite spots, including the Cedar Chest Antique Mall and their vacation rentals, including their very first one, Magnolia House.

What makes this property unique

For Fixer Upper fans, I can give you the scoop on ALL things Fixer Upper so that you can make your visit to WACO a truly memorable one. Be sure to check out later episodes of Fixer Upper to see Chip and Joanna at the Cedar Chest. Be sure to check our my LULUBELLE'S shopping spots there, highlighted several times on the show!

Languages:

English, Spanish
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