Ennis is a friendly, walkable small city south of Dallas with a picturesque historic downtown, strong community events (notably the spring Bluebonnet Trails), affordable short-term housing and a cozy hometown vibe that makes multi-week stays comfortable and interesting.
For weekend variety, Dallas (≈35 miles) offers big-city dining, arts, sports and DFW airport access, and Waco (≈65 miles) adds museums and Baylor-area attractions—so you get peaceful local living without feeling isolated.