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“ Home away from home” close to Expo and sports centers, and ACU

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Taylor County Expo Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Abilene Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Abilene Christian University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

“ Home away from home” close to Expo and sports centers, and ACU

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay in Abilene. Business-friendly with fast Wifi and separate office space off main living room. Kid-friendly with pack and play crib, toys, and fun fort bunk bed set. Quiet neighborhood close to ACU, shopping, new restaurants, Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center, Taylor County Expo Center/Arena and the zoo. Large backyard with fire pit and sandbox. Downstairs has a cozy living room with couch, loveseat, and Smart tv. Office space on left side of entry door is set up for remote work. Kitchen is fully stocked. Washer and dryer are available for use. 1/2 bathroom off hallway.

Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom is large with en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. 2 spare rooms share a hallway bathroom. Guest can access whole house.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Taylor County Expo Center. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Taylor County Expo Center and a few minutes from Camp Barkeley Dog Park
“ Home away from home” close to Expo and sports centers, and ACU offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Fireplace is for decoration only. Do not disable or remove carbon monoxide or smoke detectors, or this will result in additional charges.
Reservation modifications are welcome, and must be accepted/paid within 24 hours.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

“ Home away from home” close to Expo and sports centers, and ACU Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our 2nd time staying and it gets better every time! We love this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy W., Tyler,Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house with lots of room for our family. Very comfortable beds!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A., Dallas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The homeowner was very gracious and responsive. We enjoyed our stay. It was a very comfortable home, perfect for a small family. The kids room was awesome. Toys and bunkbeds were much appreciated. The TV in the kids room was also enjoyed. Overall, great location with easy access to our daughter’s dorm at ACU. Looking forward to our next stay while visiting our daughter. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!! Check-in was simple and the entire house was prepared for us! Will stay again when we return to Abilene.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay in Abilene very much! The house was very convenient to the Expo Center, and it was so nice to stay in a house that had more than 4 coffee cups and 4 plates! Very well stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful family home

The home was beautiful and very clean. Jen, our host, had such a welcoming set up with coffees and creamers and a nice snack bowl on the counter. The laundry had everything that we needed for a quick load of wash. Everything was really just great, my family greatly enjoyed their stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

Truly like home away from home. The property was exactly as described. It had everything we needed and then some. It was ina great location. I wnjoyed getting out for a walk in the mornings in a safe neighborhood. We will certainly come back when we visit family again. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE L.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10

The house is conveniently located near stores and restaurants. It was clean and stocked with all the essentials. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this rental

The house was cozy and very welcoming. Close to everything that we needed during our stay. Would definitely book again in the future when my family from out of state comes to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Texas getaway

Wonderful property. Very clean, nice neighborhood. Everything we needed for our stay. Only negative was that the yard was overgrown so it was too buggy to sit outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esdras R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house quiet neighborhood

Great house and location. Easy access to property and very clean. Awesome hospitality with everything you need available.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Full of fun

They provide so many family friendly things that made our stay even more special. It felt as if we were right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

We stayed here for my daughter’s 15th birthday wknd. We needed the extra space for her sleepover group to have room for games & movies. Host had everything we needed in the kitchen. Loved the little extra snacks, games, throw blankets & that there were lots of towels to accommodate my group of 7. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting for nutcracker

We had a great stay! Property was clean, big enough for all of us! We would definitely rent again here when we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place near ACU and HSU

Clean. Easy to get to. Near universities and Zoo. If you listen closely, you can hear the lions and feel like your in Africa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home by the park

Another great stay. Our home away from home. Comfortable and great location. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was very comfortable and the host was very accommodating. We stayed for 4 nights while attending a family reunion. Will definitely recommend & stay again if available next time in area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Friends and I were here for the weekend had a tournament right across the street. Everything about this home was great. Location big enough for all of us and we were able to grill out. I highly recommend this house Super comfortable beds as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

The place was very pleasant to stay at. Very neat and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it‼️

This place was such a positive experience. The house was clean, the master bed was amazingly comfortable. The laundry detergent smelled so good I even asked what it was. The host thought of the little extras you forget to bring. They were easy to reach. I would stay here again and definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for our needs

We needed an easily accessible place for 3 adults watching a teenager at a baseball tournament. Liked it & would do it again. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

This is an amazing home to stay in. Feels like we are right at home. Very clean. Everything we need is there. Host is very quick to respond to any needs that may arise. I highly recommend staying at this home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice for family of 6

Liked the location near the zoo and park. Nice neighborhood, no more than 5 miles to all stores and several restaurants. Plenty of towels and beds were very comfortable. We did need to pick up body soap and shampoo. The grass could have been cut prior to our stay but than again there had been rain. Over all it was a nice place to stay and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Lovely home. So nice to have a snacks and water waiting for us. TVs in the bedrooms was a plus. We were very comfortable and the process was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024