Title: Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83710548&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! ## Photo gallery for Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! (Abilene)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83720000/83710600/83710548/136f04e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! 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Unwind in the fully stocked kitchen or spread out in the spacious outdoor area, perfect for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102133 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! Bring the family or friends to enjoy this completely renovated 1920’s Tudor style home. Complete with all the modern amenities to keep you relaxed and comfortable, but with all the charm & character of a historical home. This home can sleep up to 10 people comfortably. So, there is room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need for a home cooked meal. There's plenty of outdoor space to unwind after a long day! (Centrally located in Abilene) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,133 square feet ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1858200/1858176/077e680e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Suites University Abilene - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 7.4 Good 1,000 reviews £114 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=1858176&PinnedHotelID=1858176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/695000/694952/5aad6dc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites Abilene - 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21 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area Elmwood Area, a neighbourhood in Abilene, is home to this holiday home. Paramount Theatre and Buffalo Gap Historic Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Abilene Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rose Park Tennis Center or Taylor County Expo Center. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Abilene travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Abilene.dx266) [View more Holiday homes in Abilene](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Abilene-Private-Holiday-Homes.d266-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.44401%2C-99.76028&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3qWWABpop7uJArmGCvQUR28ok8o=) Abilene, TX ### What's nearby - Rose Park Tennis Center 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Wildflower Day Spa 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - McMurry University 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Grace Museum 6 min drive \- 2.1 miles ### Getting around - Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 20 min walk - McDonald's 19 min walk - Armando's 16 min walk - Dunkin' 20 min walk - Pizza Hut 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene!? ### What time is check-in at Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene!? ### What time is check-out at Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene!? ### Where is Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah R. 25 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We really enjoyed this house! Loved that there was a space for the kids to play! ##### Hannah R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim B. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming house in the middle of Abilene Super cute house, well equipped, very clean, and in a location central to most of Abilene. Great park/playground right down the street. We’d definitely stay again! ##### Kim B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and comfortable Cute and spacious, comfortable place to stay! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa C. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable House We had a wonderful stay at this home! It is so cute inside and the host was very responsive to any questions we had. We had two couples and a family of four all stay very comfortably. We will definitely stay again next time we are in town. ##### Alyssa C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn R. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family birthday celebration The house was comfortable, clean and in a great location. The property owner was friendly and got back to us quickly when we needed a battery replaced in the smoke detector. We loved our stay here. ##### Carolyn R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon D. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a gem! We loved this property! All the comforts of home! It was spacious, inviting and warm. We will definitely book again! ##### Shannon D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally C. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous House We have loved both of our stays at this house--it's great for a family with kids (we have 3). Kitchen is big & easy to maneuver. Great beds. Good yard where kids can play & explore. Happy all around! ##### Sally C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Visit for Family Weekend A great house for visits to ACU with extra family. Very comfortable home for visiting our college kids, and bringing Aunt, Uncle and Cousins for an ACU football game. Plenty of space for hanging out and everything was very cozy. Great host! Thank you so much. ##### Kim S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim B. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful historic home We loved this home from the moment we walked in! So much attention to detail has been given in decorating this property. It is very comfortable and well stocked for everything a family needs for a stay away from home. It also has a relaxing deck space and private back yard, which was a great place to enjoy morning coffee. I feel like everywhere we needed to go was within 5-15 minutes away. The host was very responsive and maintained excellent communication from booking to checkout. If you are coming to Abilene with a family or group of friends, this house is perfect! ##### Kim B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber D. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful kitchen. Home was cozy and welcoming. We should stay there again for sure! ##### Amber D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michele z. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is the cutest, quaintest and CLEAN property!!! It was quiet and had all the amenities we needed. We will definitely look to stay here again!! We LOVED the property!! ##### michele z. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn W. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week long stay We enjoyed our stay at Emmy's Cottage. We had plenty of room for 8 guests. The bedrooms and bathrooms were nice, and the kitchen was great. ##### Shawn W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti B. 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Charming house. Plenty of room for 4 of us. Loved the kitchen! Easy entry and close to the facility for our tournament. Everything was clean!Would use it again. ##### Patti B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Our stay at this house was great. It was clean, nicely decorated, beds were comfortable, ac kept the house cool, and check in was easy. Brett checked in on us a few times and would quickly respond back if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Amy B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie S. 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Lovely We were visiting Abilene to see Family and found this lovely home away from home. It is adorable and I absolutely LOVED the kitchen. ##### Bonnie S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy K. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home for our family get together Emmy’s cottage is beautiful. We had our sisters and brothers reunion at this exceptional home. It is beautifully decorated and comfortable. It was peaceful to sit on the patio under the tree with the birds singing all around us. The host gave us wonderful recommendations on place to eat around us ##### Betsy K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer T. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and perfect! Got this house to stay with family flying in to see our son play in his college football game. It was perfect! Love the cozy and spacious atmosphere! Thank you for a great stay! ##### Jennifer T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi B. 14 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Loved the house! ##### Heidi B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Siblings Annual sibling retreat. We had a great time at a lovely place.Thank you!!! ##### Mark S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia P. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Clean and Nice house with lovely furnishings. We enjoyed our stay in this great home with comfortable beds and all the amenities we needed for a nice family weekend celebrating a college graduation. Thank you! ##### Tricia P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina C. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mini reunion with our senior mother/nanny From reservation to check-out our host was attentive! Our visit to Abilene was made even more special with these comfortable and very "homey" accommodations. Great central location for our family time together. Whether for business or pleasure, I highly recommend "Emmy's Cottage"! :) ##### Gina C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teri S. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay! We had a wonderful stay at Emmy's Cottage. We were in town to see our daughter perform in a production at The Paramount Theatre, and this was a great location for it! My husband, son, parents, and niece were included in this trip, and we had plenty of room for everyone. We took the kids to the waterpark conveniently located just a few blocks away. The house was just as described and pictured. I'd love to pick the house up and bring it back to live in! Brett was a great host and communicated quickly and easily. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future! ##### Teri S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy C. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Great house & yard. Parking is tight for large vehicles. Overall quite amazing! ##### Nancy C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rosie G. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness House was beautiful, and communication was great, I was disappointed though with the cleanliness, Dishes still in the dishwasher from last people’s stay, laundry still in the Dryer, trash on the ground outside in the yard, floors were dirty ##### Rosie G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhonda C. 24 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy ##### Rhonda C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ---