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Historic Sayles Ranch- Huge Deck + Pool!

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Pool
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Place, McMurry University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rose Park Tennis Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grace Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - The Bunkhouse

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Historic Sayles Ranch- Huge Deck + Pool!

Experience a taste of West Texas charm with a touch of "John Wayne at Starbucks" at this unique stay! Boasting modern luxury and a distinctive Texas heritage décor, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath property stands out as one of Abilene's first upscale rental homes since 2004.

Mesquite furniture, oriental rugs, antique quilts, and an abundance of hides, horns, and hats add to the authentic Texan atmosphere. Step outside to discover an inviting private pool and deck. We invite you to hang your hat!

The sleeping arrangements include queen size beds in two bedrooms, a pair of twin beds in another, and the Bunkhouse with 1 queen on the lower level and 2 full beds in the loft. All beds are furnished with top-quality mattresses and high thread count sheets. One of the bathrooms features a luxurious Jacuzzi tub, and both bathrooms are stocked with hotel style towels.

Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the entire property, ensuring a private and personalized experience during their stay.

We are local hosts and are available to answer any questions that you may have throughout your stay.

Nestled in the Historic Sayles District, this residence is conveniently situated near the universities, shops, restaurants, and various venues in Abilene.

On site parking is available in the front driveway for 2 vehicles. Additional parking is available in the back, via the alley, for up to 4 vehicles.

Please note that the outdoor area includes a private pool. The pool is not gated, so please supervise children at all times during your stay.

Please note: To give you the best possible experience, our professional management team requires a mandatory Guest Portal to that allows you to access the house. As a part of the booking process you will be given the choice between a damage waiver or a refundable damage deposit hold. You are welcome to choose either option! Whichever is most convenient for you.
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About the neighborhood

Abilene

Downtown Abilene, a neighborhood in Abilene, is home to this vacation 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.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • McMurry University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rose Park Tennis Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grace Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house close to the center of town. House was perfect for a weekly trip for work, pool was too cold to enjoy this early in the season, but the backyard was a nice place to relax and cook on the grill!! Would absolutely look to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fritz B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Nice cozy beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2024
Thanks for your review Fritz! We’re so glad you enjoyed our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candi B.

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

Amazing Abilene Stay!

Our favorites: Swimming Pool, Very Cold Air Condiitioning and the Comfy Beds!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2024
So happy y'all could enjoy the pool during the hot summer days here in Abilene!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon and Becky C.

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

family stay

home was comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Great location

Suited our needs great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 15, 2024
So glad to hear that you enjoyed the central location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Relaxing weekend

Great getaway! Lovely hosts and cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

Wonderful house

Lots of room. Bunk was great for kids!!! We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and your kids were able to have their own space in the bunk room!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Graduation Weekend

Great location, enjoyed the pool. The house was very clean and kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2024
Glad you were able to enjoy the home and well-stocked kitchen for your graduation celebrations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great communication

The hosts consistently messaged us throughout our booking, everything was great for our team using the rental.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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

Girls Trip-Didn't Disappoint

The home is very roomy, AC worked great, plenty of hot water, very relaxing, host very responsive. Recommend a visit to Abilene.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay for your girls trip! We look forward to seeing you for you return trip in the fall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reagan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is truly amazing and unique. We rented this for my son’s graduation party. We had plenty of room for our three sons, my parents and my sister and her husband. Every one loved the decor. We also had a small get together with his friends and thr layout teas perfect for our lunch Buffett and cake. I’m so sad we found this gem right as he graduated would have loved to stay during his tenure at ACU.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Beautiful home and easy to reach hosts

We stayed for my nieces wedding, the hosts were very easy to contact and receptive to needs. The only two downsides was the pool was dirty (hello Texas and trees, it’s unavoidable) and the trashcans outside were full upon arrival (another unavoidable if it wasn’t trash pickup day yet). Otherwise, perfect stay! My kids LOVED the secret room and we had family movie night out there. Thank you for allowing us to have a family weekend in your property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Beautiful Home

We had such a great weekend! This home was more than enough room for our growing family! We would love to come back when we could enjoy the pool!!!! Thank you thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2024
It's our joy to host families, and we can't wait to have y'all return to enjoy the pool!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

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

Great place for groomsmen

The place is perfect for a groom and his 7 groomsmen. Unfortunately, they didn’t have much time there to hang out and enjoy the basketball court and pool. By the way, the young men had played basketball together in college. The host was so sweet and easy to get in touch with. I enjoyed chatting with her. Their hospitality is genuine! They left my son and his friends some sweets and a congratulatory bottle of spirits. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Will M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 12, 2025
Hi Will! Thank you for the review. Can you give us some feedback on what promted the 4* review please sir? We always want to improve!
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