The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8145.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space

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Abilene, TX

McMurry University
‪7 min walk‬
Mall of Abilene
‪6 min drive‬
Abilene Christian University
‪7 min drive‬
Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Two Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the comfort of Eleven09, a curated historic cottage replete with vintage whimsy, situated in the heart of The Storybook Capital of Texas!
Eleven09 is centrally located near Downtown Abilene, McMurry University, Hardin-Simmons University, and Abilene Christian University. Our family friendly haven will envelop you with inviting warmth the moment you walk through the door.
The Cottage at Eleven09 property can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests. The Cottage is all on one floor and sleeps up to 8 in a comfortable master bedroom with king bed and ensuite bath featuring a walk-in shower, a bedroom with two twin beds, and a queen bedroom that share a full hall bathroom. Two more guests can be accommodated on the new living room queen size sofa bed with memory foam topper. The Cottage at Eleven09 also has a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room with seating for 6 plus an extra table available for seating an additional 6 guests, a washer/dryer, quality bed and bath linens, WIFI, and Smart TVs with live local and cable channels in all bedrooms, living room and back patio.
In the back garden, you can spend a lovely evening sipping a glass of wine or roasting marshmallows by the fire pit. There are plenty of tables and chairs for all guests to enjoy a meal alfresco. You’ll even find a swing in the corner of our cottage garden to daydream away your afternoon.
Abilene is full of kind, welcoming people. We live nearby and are available at a moment’s notice should a need arise. If you would like assistance with a reservation to the James Beard award-winning Perini Ranch Steakhouse (a must-do!), let us know. We would be happy to fill you in on the top rated local sites (which are all just a hop, skip and jump away) such as The Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas!, The Grace Museum and The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. We can also connect you with our local partners who provide tours, catering and other services.

Property manager

Melissa Noonan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

ALL gatherings MUST be approved by the owner.

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets are not permitted on or in the property.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This property is tobacco and illegal drug-free.

The renter must be in residence/staying at the property during the entirety of the reserved stay, no third party bookings.

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: ALL gatherings MUST be approved by the owner.

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

About the area

Abilene

Sayles Blvd. 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 activities can be experienced at Rose Park Tennis Center and Wildflower Day Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, or check out an event or a game at Taylor County Expo Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Abilene, TX

What's nearby

McMurry University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Hardin Simmons University - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Mall of Abilene - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Abilene Christian University - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Dyess Air Force Base - 8 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
‪Dixie Pig - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene located?

Located in Sayles Blvd. Area, this family-friendly Abilene holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of McMurry University and Rose Park Tennis Center. Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre and Wildflower Day Spa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kline O.

29 October 2024

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

Perfect

This property was exactly as advertised, very well kept and well appointed, clean, and in a great neighborhood. Communication with the hosts was prompt, friendly and very helpful. We appreciated that they stocked the kitchen with a few food items to make sure we had breakfast handy in the morning. Maybe the best option for a stay in Abilene. Much appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maroulia P.

18 July 2024

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

Easy, Clean and Comfortable Stay!

This house is clean, comfortable and in a nice quiet neighborhood! The hosts were friendly, communicated well and provided an amazing stay! Everything presented in the listing was as described! THANK YOU and we will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

10 May 2022

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

One of the best places I have stayed

One of the best rentals I have experienced. Lots of extra little touches. Communication with management was excellent. Was able to allow us to keep food in the fridge until we were leaving town. Will definitely be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

15 October 2021

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

Visiting college student

This is such a great property! We were in town visiting our daughter at ACU. I would highly recommend this property if you would like to hang out & cook some of your own meals. Great location- very quiet. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angell S., Hockley

21 September 2021

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

Great house in a quiet neighborhood

We loved this house! Every detail was thought of and all the decorations so cute. It had all the comforts of home, and in a convenient location to all the new downtown restaurants. We will definitely stay again when we come back to Abilene.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mario G.

31 May 2021

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

Nice Family Time!

Felt like home!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

28 October 2020

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

More than perfect!

We came to Abilene for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding. Everything at Eleven09 was more than perfect. The house and neighborhood are just adorable. The walk-in closet and full length mirror in the master suite fit the bill for us to get ready before the ceremony. The backyard gave us a very peaceful place to unwind, relax, and chat In the crisp Fall air the next morning before packing up to leave. The directions to get into the house and lock up were very easy to follow and we were even allowed to check in early since we arrived in town before the normal check in time. Melissa took the best care of us by leaving us some goodies in the fridge and being unobtrusive but readily available for any of our needs. Thanks, Melissa! I wish we could have stayed longer to fully enjoy all that Eleven09 has to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason G., Austin

23 August 2020

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

Heavenly Abilene

Our stay at Eleven09 easily bests all prior vacation rental home experiences. Every aspect of this home exceeded our expectations. No stone was unturned to ensure that we experienced a peaceful, relaxing, charming, and secure stay. The host was proactive, a great communicator, highly available, and very kind. We will certainly book our next Abilene stay here, again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

4 September 2019

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

Charming Cottage

This home is extremely charming with everything you need for a good stay! The hostess/owner went out of her way to ensure we had everything we need., and we were so grateful. Thanks, Jackie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

23 April 2019

Beautiful and Clean

We enjoyed this beautiful home, it was clean and refreshing. The yard and landscaping will beckon you to just sit and admire it.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Klaas W., Stanton

29 January 2019

This House was the cleanest House we have ever rented

The House is very nice and the people are very friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

SARAH T., Houston, USA

1 January 2019

Wonderful property in every way! We will definitely return.

We can’t say enough about this property and the lovely host, Melissa. She kindly accommodated us on very short notice (NYE)! The house itself was very clean and very comfortable. No detail left out. The kitchen was outfitted with everything you’d need, an assortment of coffee and even a few thoughtful items in the fridge for our roadweary family. Kids cups, dishes and utensils too :) All the beds were very cozy, great linens. The bathrooms were immaculate with high end towels. The master bath was very updated and had a great walk-in closet. The living room was very comfortable and the Christmas tree was a sweet touch. We were so comfortable, nobody made it to midnight! Being good hosts is a real skill and Melissa and her husband have it! Thank you again. See you next time.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Haley P.

9 September 2018

So Cute!

The hosts thought of everything!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

10 April 2017

Love this home! Perfect!

We absolutely loved staying at Eleven09! It was beyond wonderful. We came to see our son at college and had a great family time together. It is decorated wonderfully, clean and had all the extras we needed and more. The beds were very comfortable. The backyard area was an added bonus. The flowers were beautiful! Melissa made us feel so at home and even made a cake to welcome us. We will definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

18 March 2017

Comfortable for the whole family

We loved our stay here. This property has the feel of a place that has been lived in, with a lot of new touches throughout.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeri F., Fort Collins, CO, USA

6 January 2017

We can't wait to stay here again

We came to Abilene to visit grandma and other relatives and wanted a place where we could entertain them. The Cottage at Eleven09 was perfect for us. Not only is it beautifully decorated, but it was very comfortable and roomy. The owners had even decorated with seasonal decorations! The kitchen had everything I needed to prepare and serve a New Year's Eve dinner in style. Nice touches in the modern kitchen include gas cooktop, an ice machine, an outdoor gas grill, nice wine glasses, and a very well stocked Keurig machine. Even though the home has historical charm, everything that affects comfort was thoroughly modern, well thought out, and luxurious. We really appreciated the USB plugs on the alarm clocks, the telescoping makeup mirrors, the fine bed linens on comfortable beds, Fire sticks on every TV, and good Wifi. The owners met us with fresh baked pumpkin bread and showed us around. They even left a nice bottle of red wine, which was much appreciated after a long day in airplanes and cars. Everything about our stay was so wonderful. We can't wait to come back and stay again, hopefully in the summer, so we can enjoy the lovely back yard and patio. Finally

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

1 January 2017

Excellent!

We had a wonderful stay at Eleven 09. The house is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable - a true home away from home. We had 6 adults and 1 child staying; but there was plenty of room. We were able to comfortably host 20 for our family Christmas dinner! The backyard is perfect for gathering around the firepit, BBQ, TV and tables. Wonderful experience at a beautiful property in the heart of Abilene.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., WICHITA FALLS

16 December 2016

outstanding

Great experience. Clean, well-maintained, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, new appliances. Had a brief problem with the tv which was addressed and remedied immediately. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Noonan

We are a professional couple living in the fantastic city of Abilene, TX. One is an architect and the other an attorney and real estate broker. We're big travelers as well and have stayed in our share of vacation rentals across the U.S. and abroad. We have included all the luxuries and amenities in our vacation rental, Eleven09, that we love while traveling. We're excited to host you in our cottage home!

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom

Queen Bedroom

Two Twins Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Spaces

About this property