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Reviews of Fannie's On 5th Street-Close To Downtown And Magnolia Market


Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this house
The house was beautiful and clean and perfect for a group. Loved that you could walk to downtown area. Some in our group have already rented the house again for a visit next fall. The host was also very helpful & made sure propane for the outdoor grill was delivered for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here if you’re visiting Waco!!!
Great communication. Clean. Everything you’d want in a VRBO
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I had always been skeptical about using houses for family stays instead of just going to a hotel....this was my first house....it will definitely will not be my last. The house/host were beautiful and perfect....easy...clean....organized.....it was if I was staying in my home. That being said...thank you to our host....your beautiful home not only provided for us a place to stay......but a place for a family to bond and make memories..we will be forever grateful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our large family
The house was perfect and so well appointed. Very thoughtful and attentive hosts. Plenty of places to gather and plenty of room to spread out. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waco retreat
Close to Magnolia Market. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend Reunion
Wonderful house and great probity to activities on Baylor’s campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Getaway for longtime friends.
Just cancel all your other reservations and get to this little slice of heaven (AKA Fannies on 5th) when you’re in Waco! We will never stay anywhere else! We traveled from Dallas, Carrollton, and Austin—3 married couples ages 65-70 that met as young single adults in our Sunday School class 44 years ago. This 100+ year old home is beautifully and tastefully decorated, as clean as can be, spacious, comfy, and inviting. It has some bright & colorful stain glass windows, period architecture, and lot & lots of space for catching up & visiting with family or friends. We all slept well and were all comforted with the electronic gate that provided privacy for our vehicles away from the busy city street. I promise, you cant go wrong with this 5 bedroom, 3 bath 2 story, 2 upper and 2 lower outside porches.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Donna S J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas. It was a lovely home and suited us well with the right amount of bedrooms. The only issues we had was the downstairs bedrooms, one was cold and the other warm. Also one of the upstairs bathrooms we could not regulate the water temperature in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebration headquarters
This property was the perfect location for my family. We were celebrating my daughter’s graduation from Baylor, and my mom‘s 83rd birthday, all at Christmas time. There was plenty of room, and the property is just decorated so well! The large dining table and comfortable furnishings, along with extra decorative pieces for the period of the house made everything beautiful but the Christmas decorations really added a wonderful festivity. The windows, fireplaces staircase, and porches are magnificent! We felt very secure in the property. The kitchen has been nicely updated. We found everything that we needed and appreciated the wonderful coffee bar. The property was very clean and was just absolutely perfect! I don’t have any complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waco
Very spacious, clean and centrally located in Waco. Definitely a great place to stay when in Waco.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susannah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We met in Waco for Memorial Day. House is beautiful and convenient to downtown attractions. We walked to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Walked down to the Brazos and through beautiful Cameron Park. Walked to downtown restaurants and coffee shops. The house is spacious with historical character and charm. Huge backyard and parking in the back. We had coffee and visited on the porch, played games around the coffee table in the living room, watched movies. Kitchen has nice coffee bar and is well stocked. Bathrooms have nice towels, shampoo, hairdryer, etc. Beds/pillows were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thought the place was awesome
A lot of history and the management company was so fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house! Can’t wait to stay here again!
The house was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. There were 6 adults and 4 kids. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Easy walk to the Farmer’s Market.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Had lots of fun and relaxing there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cigar Box Challenge
Beautiful old home with a great story. Just the right amount of update and vintage !! Clean and open with an awesome stocked kitchen and dining room to seat 8 people… more room at the bar. Each of the 5 available bedrooms are beautifully decorated differently. Six ladies met from all over on a girls trip!! The house is absolutely wonderful. We have already tried to book a return trip later this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2023
We absolutely love it when our guest love this historic Waco home as much as we do. Thank you so much Martha for staying with us at Fannie's on 5th. You all are welcome back anytime. Blessings, Donnie K. Hall D&L Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

Dianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Beautiful and well cared for!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We loved the home. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. It was like walking back in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collett C., Stillwater, Ok

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot!!
Loved the house, great for large family, a couple of families or a group like me, who took my son and 6 friends for a football game. Plenty of bathrooms, lots of space and loved the selection of games and things to do. Myself, LOVED the history of the space. And bonus, very convenient to get around to the best places to visit in WACO!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Riesel

Liked: Cleanliness
High school reunion
Love love love this 112 year home. It has been very well maintained & had plenty of room for everyone. Lots of memories made for sure. Great communication for questions and were promptly answered! Very close to the downtown area and enjoyed it all weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thanks for this wonderful review of Fannie's On 5th, Kelly. We love Fannie's as well. So glad we could share it with you.

10/10 Excellent

Marci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
Wonderful property that worked out great for our group. Plenty of room for everyone. Great hospitality and communications from our host! Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sep 2022
Thank you so much for staying at Fannie's On 5th and for this kind review. You all are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The house is absolutely beautiful! We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Place
Our family ranged in age from 1 to 63. Home was clean and designed in a way that every room felt special and homey. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and space in between. The millwork and stained glass windows are so beautiful. Someone did an excellent job maintaining this home. Property manager reached out right away to see if we needed anything. We don’t have complaints and would definitely book this home again. A couple of suggestions for future would be more towels and cookware.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie D., Jamestowm

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for large groups!
This property is STUNNING! It's an older home that brings nostalgia into full bloom. This home is built very well & still has many original features. The owners have added many new convenience features and appliances without taking away from the character of the home. Hardwood floors, window transiums, antique furniture & wardobes (didn't have closets back in the day), enclosed & open porches large enough to gather groups to visit & my personal favorite, the upstairs living room! 😀 My 11 friends from all over the world gathered here for our dance fitness convention (based out of WACO - REFIT® Revolution) & this home was PERFECT! We invited some other instructors over for a spaghetti supper & there was plenty of room for everyone. We did have a couple questions about an appliance, wifi & possibly an extra stock pot for spaghetti. When I messaged the agency in charge of the home, he was at our location within 10 mins with an additional stock pot for our supper. He was so sweet, personable, southern hospitality at it's best. I never felt rushed, 100% professional. It was 106 degrees, REALLY hot for June in Texas. I was hearing of other properties' air conditioning units going out as they couldn't keep up with the demands of the homes. I inquired with our agency manager if we should be careful with it & he said that the house is built so well, he's never had an issue. And he's right. Even with our extra friends over for supper that evening, the home never got warm inside. Lastly, beds were so comfortable, bedrooms were large, layout was perfect, staircase is phenonmenal & dining room open into the kitchen was a great spot for us all to gather & chat each morning. We even enjoyed a devotion out on the front porch watching the sunrise. I didn't hear anyone mention that they ran out of hot water. Not sure if they have a tankless water heater/on demand hot water, but the water was nice & hot all the time. That's saying ALOT for 12 women living together with 4 FULL BATHROOMS! I know I enjoyed a nice long soak in the claw foot tub each morning! I asked the ladies about staying again, everyone said without hesitation YES! There are many introverts in our group so we loved the spaces to hide away: enclosed porch upstairs above front porch, reading nook by staircase, back upstairs porch, downstairs backyard deck, front porch, laundry room & separate, enclosed entrance for kitchen. Just wish the driveway wasn't so narrow w/ the concrete short walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for this very kind review Angie! It was such a pleasure meeting you and your friends. I hope you guys can return every year to Fannie's On 5th for your Refit convention.

10/10 Excellent

Lila C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time!
The house was amazing! Loved the location as well! If it hadn’t been so hot, we really could have walked to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2022
Thanks so much for the nice review Lila! You guys are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
We loved our time at this beautiful home! What a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Linette U., Canton, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls’ Trip
We stayed at Fannie’s and had a wonderful time. There were five of us and we each had our own room. It was great. They supplied coffee at the cutest coffee bar in the kitchen. There was lots of construction going on while we were in Waco. It will be great once it is done. The neighborhood around the property is quite run down. The property itself was wonderful and the host was responsive to our needs. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thanks for staying with us Linette! So glad you enjoyed your stay. I wanted to address the neighborhood. In the past, this particular neighborhood was one of Waco's prestigious areas. The City of Waco and the citizens are committed to renovating all of downtown which includes businesses and homes. Although this process takes times, Waco has made great strides. The homes across the street from Fannies have all been redone and the word is the home next door will also be renovated soon. Likewise, every guest that has stayed at Fannie's has experienced a safe and comfortable stay. Blessings, Donnie K. Hall D&L Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Historic Home
Our group of 7 people had a wonderful time in this cute historic home. It was relaxing. It is stocked with Eve we needed. A short walk to Magnolia Silos and downtown. We loved having a bbq and sitting on the back porch. :) we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Waco!
Enjoyed our stay at this property! Easy to rent, check in and check out! Always got a Quick response from rental folks. Beautiful old home with lots of space! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience
4 couples from around the US rented the house for a long weekend get together. Perfect location for town down actives, great kitchen/ dining area for meals. We enjoyed all three porches at various times for hanging out and visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Maison
Old house with modern conveniences. A very, very nice place. We had a wonderful time here and the property fit my family well. If we return to Waco, we would request this same house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We enjoyed our stay so much! It was so clean and homey, a truly beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thanks for staying at Fannie's on 5th Tara! You guys are welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop searching and book Fannie’s; you won’t be disappointed! 11 women stayed here while back in Waco for a 50 year reunion as friends who met our freshman year at Baylor. Plenty of space, great kitchen and gathering areas. A perfect choice for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding in Waco
Lovely stay! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the Silos and the Zoo
We enjoyed a sister and niece weekend at the house. The house had plenty of space for everyone to spread out and a great space for family meals. We enjoyed the back porch and relaxed out there eating dinner. The bedrooms are spacious and the 2 living spaces gave us room to relax in the evenings. The hosts were very attentive and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
We had a great visit to Waco..this property was very comfortable & clean..stocked with anything we needed ..and located close to the silos and plenty of restaurants..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football weekend with friends
Great spot to land on a Baylor football weekend! Plenty of space to visit, drink morning coffee on the back porch, and relax while catching up with amazing friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silobration Celebration
A group of 12 ladies from First Baptist Georgetown came to Fannie’s during the Silos Celebration. We walked to the festivities. Fannie’s was in the perfect location! Lovely old house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Friends Get-Away
The house is beautiful and rooms are spacious. Happy hour areas include potios and porches. We went with ten women ages 22-65 and all of us loved this property and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

brad b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Texas Tree conference
Great. Cool house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raynell I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Fannie's was great! The weekend getaway was so much fun.
The home was clean, beds were comfortable and the host was very helpful! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully-restored large home in downtown Waco
Four long time couple friends +2 teens enjoyed a wonderful weekend at this Brazos home. The nice large kitchen suited as well, as well as the nice large dining table that seeded 10. Our group would’ve enjoyed a little bit more seating in the living area, as we mainly just wanted to sit around and chat, but we made it work just fine. All bedrooms were lovely. Note that the two downstairs king bedrooms share a bath. But there is a half bath off the kitchen that came in very handy. We would definitely stay in this lovely home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a great time at Fannie's! The location is perfect - we didn't drive longer than 10 minutes for anything. And the hosts were so quick to respond to all of our communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy Fannies on 5th.. we did
We really enjoyed staying at this property . It was located in an area that made it easy to get to many places. It was clean & very easy to check in. We appreciated staying in a older home with history & a classic look. It has been modernized & the decor was homey . Improvement needed.... the master king size bed mattress downstairs is in desperate need of being replaced. There are indentations where folks have slept for years . The mattress is not comfortable at all. It is hard to roll out of the indentation. Other than that we really enjoyed that home ! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2021
Carolyn, we are so much appreciate your compliments on the house & location. It is truly a wonderful home and the history of Fannie's is a truly great story. I did want to address the mattress though. It took me a while to respond to your comment because I wanted to call a few previous guest including the guest that just checked out yesterday. None of those guest remember the bed being uncomfortable. But to your credit, we looked at the bed today in between guest and it actually did have minor indentions on both sides of the mattress. We purchased our mattresses locally and I called the manager today. He is processing a claim for us and we should have a new mattress this coming Monday. Thanks a bunch for bringing this to our attention. For future guest reading this review. D&L Vacation Rentals is a very different company. We do our very best to make each guest stay as good as possible. But we cannot do that if we do not know of the problem until after your stay. When you reach out to us via messaging, text or a call, we try to respond promptly. There is no automated system with our company. No pressing 1,2,3,4,5 for best option. You get a real person that wants to help you if you are in need. We're not perfect but we sure try to be.

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi P., Rockport, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was as described
The property was exactly as seen in the pictures and described by the owner. Would highly recommend for any large family or group.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mothers/Daughters Getaway
This old house is lovely. It has been refurbished and updated wo loosing it's character. It IS a grand old house that feels like home! Nice big front porch for morning coffee (both Keurig and regular coffee makers w coffee and condiments provided). Big back porch for evening chats. Large bedrooms, high ceilings, large dining table great for meals, games and laughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

tom a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fannies On 5th Street Review
This was the best property I have every stayed in. There were 6 people in our group and all were very pleased. The rental was an older home/Mansion style well maintained and up to date property. All the furnishings looked professionally done and fit the older home perfectly. The kitchen was updated with granite counter tops complete with two refrigerators and lots of glasses, dishes and pots and pans. The location was close to the center of Waco and the parking and grounds couldn't be better. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate this property a 12!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fannie’s is Beautiful!
This property was a wonderful place to stay! Spacious, clean, walking distance to many attractions, & plenty of convenient amenities. Property owner communicated things well! Definitely the place to stay in Waco!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raquel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend with family
This location is close to everything so it’s very convenient. It is a spacious, beautiful home. It is well stocked with all the necessities so that’s a big plus. This place has lots of stairs so be careful. Overall, our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mara M., Sugar Land TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute house and quick trip to Magnolia
The house was amazing; definitely more room than we needed, but we loved it. We were greeted with a legit goody bag... masks, hand sanitizer, coffee mugs, chocolate, and more. Great touch! The house was impeccably decorated and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. It was tough to understand the caution from the owner about the tight fit getting into the driveway, but as soon as we arrived we appreciated the heads up. The area isn't the best and looks to be on the rise, BUT the house is fenced with very secure parking. Not a worry or issue at all for us. We loved the corn hole game and had a fierce competition in the spacious backyard. Family game night in the central dining room was awesome. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Definitely a win in our book!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2021
Thanks for staying at Fannie's on 5th. Your remarks are very gratifying for our management team and the owner to read as we collectively put an extreme amount of time and effort into this grand old home. You are most welcome anytime.

10/10 Excellent

robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Everything was perfect, plenty of space and large parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2021
Thanks so much for the kind review Robert. You guys are welcome back anytime.