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The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
The Cactus Casa offers a charming retreat across from picturesque Lake Waco. Enjoy a spacious backyard with a flagstone patio, propane firepit, and seating area perfect for outdoor activities. The home features modern amenities including a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and family-friendly comforts such as children’s books and board games.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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

The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY

Welcome to The Cactus Casa Uno!

Located across the street from picturesque Lake Waco and just a 15-minute drive to downtown, Magnolia Market, and McLane Stadium, our 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect retreat. Our home also features a bonus room equipped with a standing desk and formal dining table, ideal for remote work or family meals.

Comfort and Convenience:

- Bedrooms: Two queen beds, one full bed, and one twin rollaway bed comfortably sleep up to 7 adults.
- Family-Friendly: A pack-n-play and high chair are available upon request.
- Spacious Backyard: Enjoy a large backyard perfect for outdoor activities and pets. In July 2024, a new flagstone patio and propane firepit with a seating area were installed. (Pictures coming soon!)
- Updated Interior: Our fully renovated home features modern amenities while maintaining a charming Texas-themed design.
- Bonus Room: Perfect for remote work or extra dining space.

Explore the Outdoors:

- Bring Your Bikes or Boat: Take advantage of the beautiful natural scenery surrounding Lake Waco.
- Nearby Parks: Explore Cameron Park, Brazos Park, and the Waco Mammoth National Monument, all just a 5-to-10-minute drive away.

Local Attractions:

- Events and Concerts: The Extraco Event Center, only 7 minutes away, hosts the annual Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo and various events year-round.
- Magnolia Market and More: A short drive takes you to popular attractions like Magnolia Market, perfect for shopping and dining.

Amenities:

- Fully-Equipped Kitchen: Cook meals with ease in our modern kitchen, complete with a crock pot, Ninja blender, and Ninja drip coffee maker.
- Laundry: In-house washer and dryer for your convenience.
- Pet-Friendly: Your furry friends are welcome here!
- Family Fun: Enjoy an assortment of children’s Texas-themed books and a variety of family board and card games.
- Beautiful Neighborhood: Nestled in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Guest Experience:

We take pride in providing a welcoming and comfortable stay. Enjoy our thoughtfully designed space with unique Texas touches that make The Cactus Casa feel like a home away from home. Whether you’re here for relaxation, adventure, or to explore the heart of Texas, we are dedicated to ensuring you have an unforgettable stay.

We can't wait to welcome you to The Cactus Casa Uno!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Map
Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Waco Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Baylor University - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 25 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wako Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Wok - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY located?

Located in Cedar Ridge, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Waco and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hawaiian Falls and Riverbend Park Ballfields. Magnolia Market at the Silos and Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood, great location, beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie q.

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

Perfect Oasis

Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby U.

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

Waco Bayor Homecoming

Great property for a stay in Waco
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Graduation

Great place to entertain
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Nice area and home

We enjoyed our second stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Wonderful Stay!!

The property was extremely clean and quiet neighborhood. The property owner made everything easy and would give 10 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Perfect spot for family gathering.

We celebrated Thanksgiving and I was ver impressed with the well stocked kitchen. Also, my family loved the fire pit and comfy living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great Property! Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Perfect house

We loved everything about this house and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

State Tennis Tournament

We stayed in Waco for a TAPPS state tennis tournament. We were able to bring our two dogs and family. We ate multiple meals at the house, enjoyed relaxation time when not at the courts and accommodations were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Great Stay

House was very clean and ready for us, including some snacks and cupcakes waiting for us upon arrival. Beds were very comfortable. We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesica R.

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

Clean and nice furniture/love the neighborhood

Clean and nice furniture/love the neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meka B.

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

Absolutely perfect!!

We stayed here for family Christmas with our grown children and it was the best time ! The house was spotless, beds super comfy, kitchen had everything we needed, and the cute house details made our stay even better! Fantastic host and we would rent again any time !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

3313

We enjoyed our stay, especially the fireplace during the cold snap.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great place!

Just as advertised. No suprises. Easy check in. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Pam W.

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

Wonderful property in Waco

This property was perfect for our needs. We were in Waco for the Half Ironman Triathlon. We had two couples staying here. Great location. Roughly 2 blocks from entrance to the walking/biking trail over the dam at Lake Waco. We will use this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F., Wylie, USA

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

Very clean property adjacent to Lake Waco

We were very impressed with this spotlessly clean property next to Lake Waco. Another thing we loved was the secure parking inside the gate at the backside of the home and the beautiful shaded yard with the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Family friendly stay

We enjoyed our stay at this house and it was perfect for us traveling with dogs and two kids under 2! The owner was very responsive. We found the house well stocked and clean. There also were plenty of options to accommodate 5 adults and 2 kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

State Tennis tournament

Needed a place to stay for a tournament. Less than 5 mins from the tournament location, easy access to groceries, clean accommodations and able to bring our pups! Nice to cook at the house and save time/money on eating out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obie W.

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

Great time

Lindsey was a wonderful host and provided an excellent experience to my family and I for our annual holiday time. Quiet neighborhood with quick convenience to shopping and restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

noahjster J.

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

Eclectic charm in a cozy nook

Well we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at the cactus casa. Beautiful location with decorative landscape and views. Lindsey is a great resource. She answered any and all of our questions in a timely manner. And made sure that our needs were met. I highly suggest to stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn C.

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

Great stay

The house appears just as it’s listed. The area is nice and truly 15min from downtown or anything Baylor related. We stayed 5 days and ran out of toilet paper which the homeowner says that “they don’t supply for the whole stay”, which is my only negative.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha Lucia M.

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

Amazing Time!

We came for a girls trip to hang out by the lake and do the winery about 20 min away! This house was perfect because it was in great location to downtown as well. We loved the patio and enjoyed it so much. House in general is very clean and perfectly accommodated our group! Will for sure be looking for this place again if Waco calls us back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Very comfortable, safe and clean

We enjoyed our stay at the Cactus Casa....check in was very easy and host was great to communicate with. It was our first trip with the pups and the location couldnt have been more accomidating! My kids loved the added snacks (especially the candy...haha). We had everything we possibly needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz c.

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

Waco holiday

The property manager was very accessible by text. We were able to access the home early and we found a very welcoming home including Christmas trees lighted. I might suggest that the host have some extra garbage bags on hand as well as some travel size laundry detergent
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024