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Cottage by the College

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, a dining table, and two chairs.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a white chair, a floor lamp, and a star decoration on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall socket.
A compact kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and a small dining area with a chair and table.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a shelf with cups and a blue container.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
This vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is pet-friendly. Explore local attractions such as the Amarillo Opera and the Amarillo Museum of Art during your stay.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • On-site fitness centre

    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Amarillo, TX
  • Place, Amarillo Museum of Art
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Amarillo Art Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Amarillo College Downtown Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage by the College

Cute two bedroom, one bath in Historic Neighborhood. It offers a cozy living room and open kitchen. Large master bedroom with king size bed and plenty of storage. The second bedroom has a queen size bed. The bathroom is tiled with a full tub/shower combo. There is a step down in the hall to the utilities and master bedroom. Two parking spaces. One block from Memorial Park and Amarillo College. Located just a few blocks from I-40. Everyone is welcome along with your furry friends!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you use the kitchen, please leave it the way you found it. Be respectful of the check out time. Please put your sheets and towels in the washer.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1843830vb
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
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Amarillo

Amarillo is home to this holiday home. Western Bowl and Comanche Trail Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Galleries at Sunset Center and Westgate Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rebel Tennis Center or Hodgetown Stadium.
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Amarillo, TX

What's nearby

  • Amarillo Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Amarillo Art Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harrington House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Amarillo College Downtown Campus - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Amarillo Little Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the College pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage by the College?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage by the College on 26 Jan 2027 start from £109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage by the College?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the College?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the College?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the College located?

Situated in Amarillo, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Amarillo Opera, Amarillo Museum of Art and Amarillo Art Center. Harrington House and Amarillo College Downtown Campus are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Can’t brag enough on my stay! Extremely responsive owner! Would gladly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

House is small but very comfortable. Had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little house in historic neighborhood!

Good place for a quick overnight stay. Had a fenced in yard for our dogs, everything we needed in the kitchen, comfy beds, clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very clean quiet neighborhood cute house. Gracious Host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

We just needed a small quiet place and this was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay for wedding

Although the residence was small, it was adequate for needs! It was clean, check-in was accomplished easily. Our host was easy to contact and quick to meet our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool Cottage!!

We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. The communication was excellent. The place was very clean. The price was awesome! I would happily recommend this cottage and stay here again if I’m ever staying in town. Thank you so much for a great weekend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amarillo work

Nice and clean
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Class reunion

It was a great little house for the price of a hotel room. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you James. Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A good stay with one minor issue

The house was as advertised and the area was very cute. We were unable to get the internet working but the host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy.

Obviously an older home but nice and clean. 1 window unit in living room is loud but provided good heat. Bathroom is small but good hot water. Host had excellent communication and checkin/checkout was easy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little house in a beautiful neighborhood

We had a pleasant stay in this little but cozy house, it's very basic, I wouonky be worried about the weather because if it's too cold or too hot the HVAC system and insulations is poor. Other than that is decent for the price.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect But…

It’s was very small but perfect. It had window units for cooling which was ok but I prefer central.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Okay if you don’t have pets

Owner let us check in 30 minutes early which was great. I had asked if pets were okay and heard yes, then at check in was told they aren’t allowed on furniture or beds. We had to leave one day prior for a medical emergency and
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and accessible

Really cute little house with nice little garden/back yard. Tiny, but well equipped kitchen and appliances are great for a simple, short stay but you may find it limiting if you wanted to do more cooking on longer stays. It was just right for our stay over, but we found the window AC units took a bit of figuring out to get a comfortable temperature in the August heat. The bathroom is also compact that big and tall people may find limiting. We also really enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. Some really cute houses and it was a very short drive to restaurants and a big park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

It’s more than “rustic”

Bugs in the bathroom, cockroaches on day 1&2, owner seemed less than concerned dirty kitchen; I would never cook anything as both the toaster oven and stove drip pans were gross. Rustic isn’t a replacement term for dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

College cottage

House was quiet, but the refrigerator didn't work. sofa had no back cushions. It could use some updating. Low water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

So nice to have the washer/dryer and a small kitchen.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Small Cottage

No bells and whistles but a good place to sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

It was a nice place to rest on the road!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Affordable and pleasant stay

T'was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like staying at Grandmother house

Probably not for a person with physical disability. Multiple level house. Enjoyed the large refrigerator and freezer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Only for the cold-natured.

Perfect neighborhood location within close proximity to Amarillo College and a park. But, the climate control within this property needs improvement. Temps were over 90F during the day and the single wall unit is NOT adequate to cool off either of the bedrooms even with the available box fan at night. We did not feel comfortable enough to leave the only window open while we slept as it was the only one that opened but had no screen. Further, the only skillet available was a flimsy old one that had nonstick coating flaking off and the only large burner on the mini cooking range was unavailable. Also the main doorknob to the entryway was loose. Further, host was notified of our late arrival after midnight but no lights were on to help us locate the address nor fumble with key access. Thankfully, my phone has a flashlight. Maintenance and climate needs improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

thanks!

thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super convenient!

How was helping my son move from Denver to Dallas, we needed a place to just rest her head overnight. This was perfect, quaint little house. Super easy to get along with the owner, and excellent communication. As advertised!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Merlina McAffrey

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Native of Amarillo and think it's a pretty nice place to live. It is known for it's people but we also have some pretty cool tourists spots to visit. I love to travel anytime I can. I do real estate and have the opportunity to work with lots of people which I love. I enjoy live music, great food and good friends.

Why they chose this property

Historic neighborhood close to Memorial Park and Amarillo College. Centrally located with easy access to I-27 and I-40.

What makes this property unique

Cute cottage with character and fully fenced backyard.

Languages:

English

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