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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waxahachie, TX
  • Ellis County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waxahachie Sports Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Scarborough Renaissance Festival
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dallas, TX (WHN-Police H Port-Redbird Heliport)
    ‪35 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

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties and no pets. The house is in a quiet neighborhood. Please keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm.

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

Waxahachie is home to this holiday home. Waxahachie Sports Complex and Matthews Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Scarborough Renaissance Festival and Watkins Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Billy Goodloe Stadium or Texas Motorplex.
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Waxahachie, TX

What's nearby

  • Ellis County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Waxahachie Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ellis County Expo Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Scarborough Renaissance Festival - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Texas Motorplex - 16 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Fenix Waxahachie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hibachio - ‬10 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 within 2 miles (3 km) of Ellis County Courthouse, Ellis County Museum and Mosaic Madness. Joshua Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Matthews Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Perfect place with authentic character!

Home was perfect location for our needs and super simple to check in and check out! If back to area, there is no doubt about staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Adorable!

This house is so cute! The location is near many restaurants, grocery stores and the main square of the town. Overall great place to hang out with friends/family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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

Comfortable, sweet!

Very nice. My sister and I are in our late 70s (age) ....bathroom bars would have helped.wou
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve f.

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

In town for wedding

House was just as advertised. Very thoughtfully decorated and clean throughout. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Perfect location with 2 door garage

I came here for TX2K and I could not be happier with this location and the property. It was exactly what I needed. Garage allows you to keep your vehicle clean and safe. Huge backyard for playing catch or a quiet dinner outside. Full kitchen with dishes and silverware, stove, over and microwave. One small TV but like I said, I was here for racing, so I didn’t need all the amenities I would if I were taking a vacation. I can’t say enough about the location. It’s near everything in town and has easy access to all parts of the small city. I’ll be back each year as long as TX2K is here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Great little place to stay!

My family stayed in this cozy, eclecticly decorated, home for a weekend. It had absolutely everything we needed and was very clean. Quick access to grocery, restaurants, shops, etc. I would defintely rent again. This home is in an older neighborhood with small homes, but the surrounding area is nice. My one and only very minor complaint was with the electrical outlets. Our three-prong cords did not work due to this being an older home with two-prong outlets. I would suggest bringing an outlet adaptors. Other than that, everything was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Adorable and comfortable home

This is a charming house filled with books. The two bedrooms and one bath is more than enough to accommodate four adults. It includes all the amenities that you will need. The host is very engaging and responds quickly to your questions. If we ever make it down this way again, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Fabulous vintage home

We loved this vintage 50's cottage home! The location was perfect, close to everything in WTX. Special touches w vintage charm, books, art & the keeping of many historical features. Absolutely gorgeous!The
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Lovely Cottage

We loved this house! The location, decor, the books - everything was pefect. We will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus P.

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

Cozy Cottage stay

The property was very clean and felt like home as soon as we walked through the door. Neighborhood was mostly quiet and close to the highway so it made for easy access to the property and beyond. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Linda A.

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

Clean, great location and we loved the books!

This property was clean, stocked well with the things you need, such as kitchen appliances and equipment, plenty of towels and wash cloths. The only drawback was the mattresses on beds were uncomfortable and the thermostat kept changing temperature to some kind of automated program already installed. Overall we were pleased with the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

Ultra clean home

Fantastic stay! The house felt cozy and safe. It was extraordinarily clean. We’ll certainly book again on our next trip. It’s also centrally located so you’re a short drive from a major grocery store and great shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Amazing location for a cute, cozy crash pad.

Don’t hesitate to book this home. The location is really amazing and the house is super cozy and clean. Exactly the amenities you need from a kind, communicative host. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

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

C10 in the Park Event

Such a nice cozy place to stay in a quite neighborhood five minutes from Getzebdaner Memorial Park where we have come the last 9 years for C10 in the park. Very convenient access and great communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

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

Night of wedding

I booked this for my son and daughter in law to stay after their evening wedding. The house was clean and the communication was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

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

Waxahachie Wonder

Our little house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. It was in a quiet, conveniently located neighborhood. The decor was so cute and eclectic! Very comfortable beds!! We highly recommend it and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

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

Great home base

Fantastic property! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Loved the Little Book House

We loved the laid back vibe from this house. It was decorated beautifully! I was pleasantly surprised with the extras provided such as coffee, tea, popcorn, and oatmeal. It was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Very easy to check in and very conveniently located to downtown (5 minutes) with a quiet neighborhood and large backyard. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rowdy H.

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

Awesome

Awesome great property very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

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

Perfect

Great location and very comfortable. Everything we needed for a short stay. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Your host

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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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