Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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3
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Bathrooms
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2
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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8
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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4107491
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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.
Located in Austin Ave., a neighborhood in Waco, this vacation home is near a water park. Shoppers can check out Magnolia Market at the Silos, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cameron Park Zoo and Lake Waco. Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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