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THE HAVEN @ CHAPEL RIDGE #2 in Waco for Exceptional Reviews! Ranked #7 in all TX

Vacation home in Waco with a water park and free breakfast

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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The Haven at Chapel Ridge is a charming cottage-style home with an open, airy feel. Unwind in the spacious primary suite or enjoy outdoor seating and gas BBQ grill in the fully fenced yard. With a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable living area with 50-inch smart HDTV w/Roku, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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 HAVEN @ CHAPEL RIDGE #2 in Waco for Exceptional Reviews! Ranked #7 in all TX

Welcome to The Haven at Chapel Ridge, your sweet home-away-from-home. Under 15 minutes to Magnolia & Baylor. Conveniently located in an ideal part of town.

Read The Haven’s 370+ PERFECT reviews and rest assured you are in for some true southern hospitality! Clean freaks can also rejoice; I have found my calling. :)

This retreat is blessed to be RANKED #2 for FIVE-STAR REVIEWS on Waco's VRBO platform! The Haven at a Chapel Ridge is ranked #7 in the entire state of Texas (out of 29K properties). 😊

THE HAVEN DESCRIPTION
Make yourself at home at The Haven at Chapel Ridge, a freshly remodeled, stylishly furnished 2 Br/2Ba home on quiet tree-lined street off Chapel Road in Waco, Texas. This charming cottage-style home has an open, airy feel. The home has a spacious primary suite (13'x17') with walk-in closet. The second bedroom has both full and twin beds. There's also a roll-away twin bed tucked away in a closet if needed. With 20 (yes, 20) pillows in the home, you’re sure to find one perfect for you!

Enjoy an extremely well-stocked kitchen with adjacent laundry. Feel free to make yourself comfortable with outdoor seating, gas BBQ grill, and fully fenced yard. The backyard also has two comfy seating areas, complete with café lights and a fire table.

This guest house is perfect for a quick getaway to enjoy a Baylor event, sightseeing Fixer Upper fans, and families wanting to relax.

When not out and about enjoying all Waco has to offer, relax in front of a 50-inch smart HDTV w/Roku for all your favorite streaming, play a board game, or have fun with the Wii gaming system. The kitchen is well-equipped, including a Wolfgang Puck indoor grill, crockpot, and even one of those hotel waffle makers! The Haven is stocked with waffle mix, butter, and syrup to start your day off right! You'll also be greeted with a variety of snacks upon arrival and a special surprise or two. The primary bedroom is equipped with a high quality mattress, a variety of pillow options, and a soundscapes sleep therapy alarm clock to help you get a restful night’s sleep.

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

No pets permitted at this particular property. If you have pets, please consider The Cottage listing next door.

PARKING-
Guests MUST utilize the private driveway (off-street parking for vacation rentals is mandatory the City of Waco)

Waco Short-Term Rental License# STR000902-10-2020

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Easy checkout 😊 CHECKOUT: Noon. For checkout, please place used towels on washer, return keys to lock box, and text as you leave. I will take care of everything else.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Game cabinet and wii system

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Haven @ Chapel Ridge 6 Miles Magnolia Baylor No Cleaning Fees
Haven @ Chapel Ridge 6 Miles Magnolia Baylor 180 5-star Reviews
THE Haven @ Chapel Ridge #1 Most 5 star Reviews in Waco on Vrbo!

About the neighborhood

Map
Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ascension Providence - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Central Texas Market Place - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Extraco Events Center - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 14 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 17 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butcher's Cellar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Spice - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HAVEN @ CHAPEL RIDGE #2 in Waco for Exceptional Reviews! Ranked #7 in all TX pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE HAVEN @ CHAPEL RIDGE #2 in Waco for Exceptional Reviews! Ranked #7 in all TX?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HAVEN @ CHAPEL RIDGE #2 in Waco for Exceptional Reviews! Ranked #7 in all TX?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is THE HAVEN @ CHAPEL RIDGE #2 in Waco for Exceptional Reviews! Ranked #7 in all TX located?

Located in West Waco, this vacation home is 2.7 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 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

THE HAVEN @ CHAPEL RIDGE #2 in Waco for Exceptional Reviews! Ranked #7 in all TX Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 381 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great place

Nice place to stay. Close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

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

Really comfortable and cute place

My daughter and I really enjoyed our stay. Two comfortable bedrooms and baths, everything and more than we need. Lori was great to communicate with. We’d stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

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

Great place to stay for our girls trip to Waco! Would stay here each time we go!

Great place. I would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

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

Love the Haven!

We always love to stay at the Haven. Lori has everything perfectly prepared, and it was a warm and cozy place to be during a few days of cold weather in Waco. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rey A.

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

Perfect hideaway!

Such a cute little hideaway minutes from Waco. We loved the decor and felt home the whole time. I would highly recommend this house to anyone who is looking for a home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keeley S.

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

Great hospitality!

Short stay, but we enjoyed this adorable property. Owner left delicious cinnamon rolls for us and went above and beyond to help us get the most of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S., Beaumont

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

Great Place

This property was comfortable, clean, and well-decorated. The owner provided lots of extra touches to make the stay special, and was great to communicate with before, during, and after our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dedra F.

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

Home away from home.

We love staying at the Haven, we don't stay anywhere else. Lori is an excellent host and always has a special goodies. She's great!!! Love her
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie R.

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

Great place

The host was so helpful fulfilling all our needs. The fresh peach cobbler and ice cream was such a nice surprise. Would definitely recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reba K.

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

Loved it!

Found a fresh-baked cake waiting for us upon arrival. Adorable place and Lori was fantastic. This will be my go-to rental when visiting my kids going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOEL K., Mont Belvieu, TX

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

Home away from home

We have stayed at this property multiple times and have never had a bad experience. The home is clean, well kept, and close to Waco attractions. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette D.

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

Great stay to enjoy Silobration

Lori’s a very generous hostess. Her Haven home is very comfortable and decorated adorably. She stocked the kitchen with waters, snacks and breakfast. She was easy to reach before and after our stay. I would highly recommend staying here and we would return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

No better place to stay

There are not enough adjectives to adequately describe the hostess or the property. This experience far exceeded our expectations. The kitchen was stocked with extra foods to enjoy, a fresh platter of brownies upon our arrival, and ice cream in the freezer. We felt welcomed and safe our entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Rainy homecoming weekend

Fenced yard and quiet neighborhood for walking our dog. Lovely outside area that we didn’t get to enjoy much because it rained! Close to restaurants. Many nice touches in the house, and the host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

The Haven

The house/cottage was clean and decorated very nice. The host had provided a cobbler and ice cream for us to enjoy during our stay. It was as if she knew our favorite thing is dessert! Located in a great area of Waco and only a short drive to Magnolia Market and all the other great shops and restaurants in Waco.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Nice home away from home

This place is very homey. You can tell Lori puts love and thought into the decorations, furniture and the extras inside and out. She has thought through many little things that you want/need when staying away. I came with my daughter and almost 3 year old grandson. He loved our "Texas house" and wants to go back. I'm from New Hampshire, so not sure if I'll be back. but if I do, I would definitely stay here! Thank you Lori!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

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

Perfectly Cozy

Everything was incredibly cozy! Lori provided several snacks and refreshments, including a peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream. The fully fenced in backyard was perfect for throwing the ball to our pup. The entire home was just lovely! This was the perfect weekend getaway - close to Baylor, downtown, and shopping. Thank you so much, Lori!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Wow!! Great place to stay!!

All the communication up front was wonderful. Lori provided some much information about the area. We arrived at the home pretty late in the evening. The ease of getting into the home was wonderful. Once inside I was amazed at how comfortable the home was right down to a well-stocked fridge, chocolate cake and Blue Bell ice cream. The beds were super comfortable and the bathrooms were well stocked with luxurious towels and all amenities we could need. In my 15 years of renting through VRBO this was probably one of the nicest homes I have ever stayed in! I hope to,be able to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Kenneth W.

Liked: Listing accuracy

Not wet weather friendly

The back yard walkway way overground with plants. Grass was sparse and created a multi daily cleaning 4 days of rain including exit morning made cleaning again troublesome due to the muddy yard and no clear walk way. Management charges visitor for property issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Lori is simply the best host we’ve ever had! The property was well appointed and had everything you could possibly need. Lori even brought us special treats that were much appreciated after spending the days outside. If you’re going to Waco, stay here, you’ll love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN M.

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

Perfect property!

I don't think I could adequately provide enough adjectives to describe how we felt about this property! From the cleanliness to the decor to the welcoming backyard, everything about the Haven was perfection.The home had a full array of cooking/baking supplies, fridge had a few things we find we always need. The layout and bedroom situation was great, everyone was comfortable. Well lit, cozy.The sitting area outback made for a pleasant Saturday evening sit with some pizza and drinks.Lori provided an extensive list of places to eat, explore and shop as well so we never had difficulty with filling time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Waco trip

Property and manager were great. Management was responsive and extremely helpful and nice. Property was clean, comfortable and had more than we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer M.

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

Best stay EVER!!!

Lori was an amazing host! The property was soooo clean, beautiful, quiet, close to everything, and suited our needs for sure!!! I have stayed in many a VRBO, but this place was by far the best!!! We cannot wait to book with Lori again! Oh and she had peach cobbler and ice cream made for us too, and it was delicious!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anika F.

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

The Perfect Place to stay near Waco

The Haven is a great place to stay. Very close to Waco. Lots of place to go also near the Haven. The place was clean and everything you need. Lori had nice accessories in home, so ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Headed to McGregor

Cute, cozy and had all amenities needed for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025