New! Cheerful cottage filled with art and books in the heart of Waxahachie

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Waxahachie, TX

Ellis County Courthouse3 min drive
Ellis County Museum3 min drive
Scarborough Renaissance Festival8 min drive
Dallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the Little House of Books! This luxe two bedroom, 1 bathroom house has the best of both worlds. It is located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of Little Creek Trail and Chapman Park and yet is adjacent to bustling Highway 77 and all of its shops and restaurants. It's a three minute drive to Waxahachie's iconic dowtown square.

Guests can enjoy an art- and book-filled retreat with cozy seating for reading after a busy wedding, girls' night out or work trip. This house sleeps up to four, making it ideal for couples and families or small group seeking a taste of the Crepe Myrtle Capital of Texas.

This 1950s house has all of the charm you would expect in a Waxahachie home. Original hardwood floors, four over four windows and elegant molding. Each bedroom in kitted out with luxurious linens, ample closet space and ceiling fans.

The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, large pantry with a few basic staples and a built-in wooden ironing board original to the house. The house also has a full sized washer and dryer in the laundry room, as well as a spacious fenced backyard for soaking up the Texas sun.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Waxahachie

This holiday home is located in Waxahachie. Bluebonnet Park and Cedar Hill State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Scarborough Renaissance Festival and Bahama Beach Waterpark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Texas Motorplex or Duncanville Fieldhouse.

Waxahachie, TX

What's nearby

Ellis County Courthouse - 3 min drive
Ellis County Museum - 3 min drive
Waxahachie Sports Complex - 4 min drive
Scarborough Renaissance Festival - 8 min drive
Texas Motorplex - 16 min drive

Getting around

Love Field Airport (DAL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 2 min drive
Braum's - 10 min walk
El Fenix Waxahachie - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is New! Cheerful cottage filled with art and books in the heart of Waxahachie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New! Cheerful cottage filled with art and books in the heart of Waxahachie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New! Cheerful cottage filled with art and books in the heart of Waxahachie?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New! Cheerful cottage filled with art and books in the heart of Waxahachie located?

Situated in Waxahachie, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ellis County Courthouse and within 12 miles (20 km) of Scarborough Renaissance Festival and Texas Motorplex. Dallas Zoo and Bluebonnet Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

22 April 2024

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

Adorable cottage

This cottage is just perfect! So clean, beautifully decorated, and conveniently located. It worked so well for the four of us. We definitely would stay here again and again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sue Ellen R.

18 January 2024

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

Cute home

My husband and I enjoyed our stay while in town for an event we host. Reminded me of my great-grandparents home. Loved having a full kitchen and washer/dryer. Great water pressure and lots of hot water. Even though it is small, it had everything we needed. Convenient location close to HEB and :)Taco Casa! About a 10-15min drive to TX Motorplex! The neighborhood was mostly quiet except for the house 2 doors down… but I would definitely rent again to avoid hotel living!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

20 December 2023

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

Visit with Family

My daughter and family live in Waxahatchie and this home is 4 minutes from her home. We had a great week visiting and then going home to our quiet vrbo! It was quite, clean, and perfect for us. I loved all the books! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

16 November 2023

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

Charming House in Waxahachie!

My wife and I had an great stay at this charming house in Waxahachie! Everything was exactly as described and Katherine the host was great to work with. She made the stay easy and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend this charming house! Thank You

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

29 October 2023

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

Great stay

My family united over the Texas Country Reporter Festival. My daughter & husband shared a booth, so the rest of the family came to visit! Some did not stay with us, but the house gave us a great get together space all our own. It was immaculate and had everything we needed plus more! The kids even had a little place to play! The AC was on when we got there and was perfect! My girls loved the book selection, even though we didn’t have time to read! Great place & would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Your host

I'm a former magazine editor who worked in New York for design publications such as Metropolitan Home and Martha Stewart Living. After being obsessed with home decor for years, I decided opening up a VRBO would be the perfect way to address my desire to decorate. It's been such a joy working on this sweet, cheerful house, and I can't wait to share it with my guests. I'm a native Texan and have lived in Waxahachie for over 10 years now. It is a truly special place with loads of amazing restaurants and shops. But truly, it's the people of Waxahachie that make it a real jewel.

Why they chose this property

Built in 1950, this house has amazing bones only found in older homes. Of all the things I love about it, one of my favorites is the four over four windows that allow for each room to be flooded with natural light at different times of the day. (There are shades and/or curtains in each bedroom in case you want to sleep in!) Each room features an eclectic mix of styles and furnishings from England, Italy, France, Africa and America.

Because it's Texas, keeping cool is essential during the summer months. The home has a brand new central air conditioning system. In addition, the living room and each bedroom have ceiling fans, so you'll always have a cool place to come home to when it's sizzling.

What makes this property unique

This house is within walking distance to Little Creek Trail and Chapman Park, a perfect bonus if you have children. In addition, I've designed a small kids' closet in the hallway, so be sure and open up all of the doors to see what's inside!

Another small hall closet has been converted into a makeshift makeup area with a mirror and shelving so everyone has room to get ready.

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