Cottage In Historic Sayles Area

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10162.6 sq m

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Dryer
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Abilene, TX

McMurry University
‪20 min walk‬
Hardin Simmons University
‪4 min drive‬
Abilene Christian University
‪6 min drive‬
Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cute cottage in historic Sayles area! Centrally located in the heart of Abilene. A few minute drive to any of the 3 local colleges; Abilene Christians Schools, McMurry, or Hardin Simmons. Close to Downtown Abilene to explore the eateries and museums.

This home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. First bedroom has a full bed with pillow top mattress, workspace and a separate entry door. Second bedroom has twin day bed with a twin trundle underneath, laundry facilities and a separate entry door. Third bedroom is an extra large room with full bed and a sitting area with a pull out couch for extra sleeping arrangements. The fourth bedroom has a queen bed and full attached bath. Wifi and streaming Netflix is available.

Full kitchen with Keurig and K cups provided.

Tons of room that can hold your whole family plus some during your Abilene stay.

*If extra beds are needed I have blow up mattresses available.

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Owner/Manager

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Abilene

Sayles Blvd. Area, a neighbourhood in Abilene, is home to this holiday home. Rose Park Tennis Center and National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Abilene Zoo and Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Taylor County Expo Center or Moody Coliseum.

Abilene, TX

What's nearby

McMurry University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Hardin Simmons University - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Hendrick Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Abilene Christian University - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Dyess Air Force Base - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
‪Armando's Mexican Food - ‬11 min walk
‪The Local - ‬2 min drive
‪Spanky P's - ‬7 min walk
‪Sunrise Chinese Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In Historic Sayles Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In Historic Sayles Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In Historic Sayles Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In Historic Sayles Area located?

Located in Sayles Blvd. Area, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rose Park Tennis Center, McMurry University and National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum and Grace Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

1 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay and how easy it was to get around Abilene at this location!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M.

19 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Our group loved our stay here. Our host is super easy to communicate with and the house is so very lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Trent B.

8 April 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Sayles was ok, not a great value.

The house is old and semi-updated. I weigh 165 lbs and nearly fell through the sofa as it seems broken. Doors don’t close well, and one bathroom is super small, but again, it’s an old house that you may enjoy the charm. I just didn’t think it was a great value and would stay at a hotel or another VRBO next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

7 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

This lovely property was everything it was advertised to be - spacious, quiet, and comfortable. There were 10 in our group and we had plenty of space for our 2 night stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol W., Perryville, Missouri

30 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2020

Great communication and beautiful property. Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Judy N.

19 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and comfortable

Communication with the owner was great. Very nice place. Lots of room and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Texas

21 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely precious house… What a great little town… Thank you so much for the wonderful stay

Absolutely precious house…So clean.. so comfortable.. great spaces and dully stocked kitchens .. great location on a beautiful street.. What a great little town… Thank you so much for the wonderful stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., Monahans

5 January 2019

Family Christmas

My 8 cousins and I stayed at the Sayles Cottage in Abilene the 1st weekend of December. We had our annual Christmas get together and it was perfect! We even had snow and it was beautiful! Thanks Niki we had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Alex W.

22 December 2018

Great base for our needs

It became a running joke amongst our group that everything we needed to go to was 6 minutes away! The house was perfectly placed for our needs. The four bedrooms were a perfect combination for two families. In general the area was extremely quiet, except for the night trains, which some of us were woken by regularly. I’m not sure how easy they are to escape if you want to stay in Abilene though. The master bedroom was also a little too bright through the night thanks to a street lamp outside which none of us could see the reason for. The house was cozy, clean and reasonably well equipped.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Nathan N.

19 November 2018

We had a fun weekend.

We are native to Abilene and this has been a great place to stay for our family. Our son's wedding at South 2nd and Butternut made this an ideal location for the 8 of us. A few things need to be improved maybe before the next guests stay. *The door in the kitchen could not be unlocked to the backyard. *The light in the refrigerator doesn't work. *There was also open containers of food in the refrigerator when we arrived. *Some of the chairs at the dining room table are loose and coming apart as well as the placemats. My grandson almost put one of the beads in his mouth from the placemats. *Chandelier in the dining room needs cleaning although our grandchildren enjoyed watching the trapped bugs in it. *The drain in the bathtub does not seal well. For grandchildren's baths their mother had to use a towel to keep water in the tub. *The master bedroom ceiling fan lights don't turn on properly. *Damp sheets were found in the master closet. *There was only one hand towel in the whole house. *The television never worked in the master bedroom. *The bedroom next to the master had a very hard and squeaky bed. My daughter-in-love said, "If you don't mind sleeping on the hard squeaky ground it's okay." With all this said we would recommend this home to friends if the hard and squeaky bed was changed. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

13 August 2018

Everything was clean and convenient.

We had quite a group (5 adults, 3 kids, 1 tiny dog) and everything went smoothly! Worked far better for us than a hotel would have.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B., -

29 May 2018

Graduation Weekend

What a fantastic house to gather for our daughter’s graduation from ACU. Everything was perfect. So much better than staying in a hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Crista B.

12 September 2017

So cute!

We had a lot of fun and the house was adorable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alane S., Mansfield, Tx

11 August 2017

A beautiful place to stay. Very clean and well maintained. Our family really enjoyed our stay.

Great owners, you can tell that they really care about their property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

29 May 2017

Had a great stay, house was clean, well kept and maintained.

Overall the property was great! Kitchen was well stocked. We comfortably entertained 15 guests during our stay. The only negative was there were no wash clothes and there were blow up matresses (which was fantastic in itself) but there were no linens. Plenty of blankets so it worked. Given that I still rate this place 5 stars!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Scott G.

30 September 2016

Great Place to Stay

The house is in an excellent location, clean and well kept. Our large group had plenty of room to spread out and relax. We did have a small problem when arrived but the owner was quick to respond. We will be back for another stay next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

25 August 2016

Amazing Stay

Family came in for our daughter's wedding from California, Illinois and Wisconsin. We thought it would be better to stay altogether than in separate hotels and it worked out wonderfully. Niki was great with all the questions asked and being able to see the property before hand. It was like we were at home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Judi D.

15 August 2016

Cute little place was perfect for our stay.

A great place for the reunion of 4 sisters, 1 spouse and 1 adult child. Plenty of comfortable beds and only 2 sisters had to share a room...a large room. We all had enough space for down time. The house is adorable...a little quirky. Location was fantastic. 15 minutes to the airport, less to town, restaurants, and grocery stores. It was clean and comfortable. If I were ever to return to Abilene, I would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julie F.

29 June 2016

Lovely Cottage in a Quiet Neighborhood

This cottage home was clean, comfortable and attractively decorated. It is located in the heart of Abilene, and convenient to local attractions and activities. The location is in the lovely Historic Sayles Boulevard area. We actually live just a couple of blocks away. We rented the Sayles Cottage as overflow lodging for the Sayles Landmark, where our extended family was staying when they were in Abilene to attend our daughter's wedding. It is located just a few doors up the street from the Sayles Landmark. It would be an excellent choice for families visiting Abilene to attend any of the many sport, rodeo, cultural, university, air force or other events throughout the year. It would also be great for family reunions or other occasions that bring families together. This is a nice, well-cared-for property in a good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

16 June 2016

Very nice.

There were 6 adults and 4 children and we were very comfortable. Cooked 2 meals and had all the necessities for preparation. Very clean and pet friendly. The only suggestions would be to supply ample supply of washcloths and repair tissue holder in bathroom.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mary S.

6 June 2016

Quaint

We had a wonderful time. The house was the perfect venue for a gathering place for our little family reunion. It is quaint and clean. The cow painting in the dining room was quite a conversation piece. I would recommend this location and will stay here again if we find ourselves back in Abilene.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

22 May 2016

Beautiful home!

We had a wonderful stay at the Cottage on Sayles. It was beautifully decorated, very clean, and in a fun area of town. We rented it out for a wedding and spent the morning getting ready with the bride at the house. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and for your hospitality Nikki!

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

Jon and I love to travel and spend time at the lake, a beach, or at our families summer cabin! Jon is originally from Round Rock, Texas and I am from Sacramento, California, we now live in Abilene with our 2 sweet kids and 2 kitties. We work together buying, renovating, selling and renting properties, mostly around Abilene and would consider it our dream job! We hope to add more locations to our vacation rental portfolio at some point!

Why they chose this property

All the charm of the Sayles area shows in the house. I love to share it with people traveling through Abilene so they can see the best of what we have to offer.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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