I paid $390 to spend a night in the Shotgun House from 'Fixer Upper.' Here's what it was like to stay in one of Chip and Joanna Gaines' famous homes.

The town of Waco has long been associated with the deadly 1993 siege of the Branch Davidians, but since "Fixer Upper" premiered in 2013, the town has undergone a drastic image change, and now Waco is well known for being the location of the show.

The premise of "Fixer Upper" is simple: Waco locals Chip and Joanna Gaines renovate old, often-rundown houses into people's dream homes.

The Silos, where Chip and Joanna Gaines' storefront Magnolia Home is located, opened in 2015 and has been a source of tourism for the town ever since.

However, to fully round out my experience in Waco, I decided I needed to take it one step further — I needed to actually stay in one of the homes from the show.

Some examples include the "mid-century modern" home from the third season of "Fixer Upper" and even the famous "barndominium."

When deciding which "Fixer Upper" home I wanted to stay in, I considered a number of factors: price, location, and what was appropriate for one person — there was no sense in booking a four-plus bedroom house when it would only be me staying in it.

The house is owned by Cameron and Jessie Bell and was renovated in the episode "Tiny House, Big Charm." The home had positive reviews on Airbnb and fit what I was looking for.

It was close to my budget of around $300 per night, it was a suitable size for just one person, and it was only a short walking distance from the Silos, where I would be spending a majority of my time. I ended up spending $390.38 total on the trip, which included a service fee and occupancy taxes and fees.

The Shotgun House was then a short walking distance — just seven minutes — from the Greyhound bus stop.

However, despite the short distance, the journey was a little bit harder as some roads I was walking along had no sidewalks or nearby crosswalks. It definitely would have been much more convenient (and probably safer) to drive or take an Uber from the station.

I ran into the same problem again when walking from the house to the Silos. Though totally doable, you might want to avoid walking at night or you should simply be extra careful because of traffic.

There were about a dozen pumpkins neatly arranged on the steps in front of the house, which definitely put me in a good mood. Given that my stay fell a few days before Halloween, I liked the fact that the house looked ready for the holiday.

After following the check-in instructions to retrieve the key to the front door, it was finally time to explore the "Fixer Upper" house.

Part of the allure of the 1,050-square-foot Shotgun House is its smaller-than-average size.

The furnishings were simple yet comfortable.

There was a mix of modern and vintage-inspired decor pieces.

Flipping through the book, I saw that guests from all over the country had stayed in the Shotgun House over the years. Some were fans of "Fixer Upper," while others simply complimented the comfy digs and convenient location.

The kitchen features modern white-oak cabinets, black countertops, and a large island. Even though the kitchen is relatively small and has no upper cabinets, it surprisingly has tons of storage. I found basically all the cooking tools I would need to make a basic meal.

It took me a while to figure out where the trash can was hiding, though I guess that's just one of the design features that makes the house interesting.

It definitely made the room feel more homey and comfortable. I was also pleased to find that inside the fridge were a few bottles of water and soda for guests to grab.

I thought this was a nice touch, especially after a long day of traveling.

It might be a little nerdy to freak out over a sink, but I was especially excited to find that the sink had a garbage disposal. Coming from an older apartment in New York City, I really wish I had access to amenities such as this.

Unlike most subway tile, which tends to be rectangular, this subway tile was square and slightly more modern-looking.

Everything was clean and very neatly placed.

I thought it was a charming touch, especially for a "Fixer Upper" fan like myself.

The stairs can be raised to the ceiling and be brought down again by a chain lever.

It was cute and comfortable-looking, but I didn't use this space during my stay.

The stairs are extremely narrow and steep — I assume in order to save space. I was a little nervous climbing down — especially while holding my camera — and didn't go up again during my stay.

For anyone looking to utilize the loft space, I would definitely be wary and ensure that small children know to steer clear.

The floors in the hallway and the bathroom were both a beautiful, teal-colored decorative tile that matched the paint color in the bedroom.

I didn't plan to use the fire pit during my overnight stay but thought it was a great activity for guests who want to do something special and utilize the outdoor space.

Despite being surrounded by other houses, the fence and tall front gate helped the backyard feel a tad more private.

I didn't need to do any laundry while I was there, but I did like that I had a place to do it if I needed to or was staying there for an extended period of time.

The bed itself is a queen size on a trendy, wooden platform bed. Testing it out, I found it to be super comfortable. I couldn't wait to crawl in later with a good book.

The chest of drawers was stocked with extra bedding, towels, and anything else guests might need.

It was interesting to see how the house had changed between the final reveal and when I actually stayed in it. For example, most of the furniture pieces shown in the last scenes of the episode were actually still in the house.

This isn't exactly common for "Fixer Upper" homes, which are staged by Joanna Gaines for the filming of the show. All homeowners are given the opportunity to buy the furniture, which appears to be what the Bells did. I also realized that both the bed and even the actual bedding were the same as shown in the episode.

Watching the episode back was a slightly meta experience, but it was cool to see the process of the house coming together and to see just how similar the house is to what was shown on TV.

I believe any hotel or Airbnb stay comes down to the quality of the shower, and boy was I impressed. This was by far one of the nicest showers I've ever used.

Everything felt really high-quality — I guess we have Chip and Joanna Gaines' design sensibilities to thank for that.

As someone who often loses their toothbrush at some point while traveling, I thought this was a nice touch.

After a shower and slipping into my pajamas, curling up in the fresh sheets was a heavenly experience. I read my book for a little bit before turning off the lights.

I slept well, and I think the darker paint color and blinds helped. Both made the room quite dark and cozy in the morning, which allowed me to sleep in comfortably.

Even though I had early morning breakfast plans, I thought it was a nice touch for guests heading out the door in the morning.

The home was close to most of the popular shops and restaurants in Waco.

The owners, Cameron and Jessie, also left me a list of a few of their favorite places to eat, shop, go out for a date night, and more. That made me feel like I had plenty of local-approved options for how to spend my time in Waco.

After packing up my things and signing the guestbook, it was time to head back to Austin and catch my flight home to New York.

Reflecting on my experience as a "Fixer Upper" fan staying in a home from the show, I really couldn't have asked for a better experience. My stay was comfortable and convenient. As someone who has watched "Fixer Upper" for years, it was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience to spend the night in a home dreamed up by Chip and Joanna Gaines.

However, as much as I love Chip and Jo, it was Cameron and Jessie who made the stay one to remember. From the unique, thoughtful details sprinkled throughout the home to the personally curated guide to Waco, every effort was made to make me feel comfortable and at home. I would definitely come back to Shotgun House again — and recommend it to anyone traveling to the small town.