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Rustic Roost in Historic Neighborhood

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Roost in Historic Neighborhood

Rustic home in historic neighborhood. Two bedrooms and one bath. Large living area with mock fireplace. Dining area with patio doors overlooking the backyard. Bathroom offers bath tub with shower. One block to Memorial Park and Amarillo College. Centrally located and just a short drive to downtown Amarillo. Come see the Sod Poodles play baseball in the state of the art stadium. 30 minutes to the second largest canyon in the US, Palo Duro Canyon. Take a stroll on Rte. 66 and enjoy the shops and restaurants. 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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1901618vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Amarillo

Amarillo is home to this holiday home. Amarillo Opera and Amarillo Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Western Bowl. Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Amusement Park are also worth visiting.
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Amarillo, TX

What's nearby

  • Amarillo Opera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Amarillo Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Amarillo Art Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Amarillo College Downtown Campus - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hodgetown Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Roost in Historic Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Roost in Historic Neighborhood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Roost in Historic Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Roost in Historic Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Roost in Historic Neighborhood located?

Situated in Amarillo, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Amarillo Opera and Amarillo Museum of Art. Amarillo Art Center and Harrington House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mikel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Provided exactly what we needed as a stopover on our way home from Yampa. Communication with host was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Provided exactly what we needed as a stopover on our way to Denver. Communication with host was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

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

Great stay

Close to where family reunion was easy access
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Sweet cottage in historic neighborhood!

I had the best stay in this darling cottage! It had a delightful backyard, and was beautifully decorated with an antique dining table. Cozy and clean, with wonderful French doors to that backyard! Bed was super comfy. Great central location in historic, walkable neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Stay

Great value and great stay. No issues! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Great little stop for the night.

It was perfect for what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly r.

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

Boys Ranch Reunion Trip

We checked in easily and found everything in order and ready for our stay. It was nice to have the access to a living room and full kitchen. I did my laundry before we came back home so that was all done and ready to just put away. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

travis s.

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

Run down rwntal house

Dirty run down not kept up doors not even secure never stayed walked in no one wanted to stay will nott give refund
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew N.

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

Beware: bug infested property

My wife and I booked this property to break up our 14.5 hour drive from Colorado to Texas. We arrived ready to rest after driving 9.5 hours. Unfortunately, as soon as my wife laid down a small flying bug flew and landed on her. At first I didn’t think much of it, until my wife noticed more of the same bug on the curtains. I then looked throughout both bedrooms and noticed LOTS of the exact same bug. We couldn’t stomach staying the night with the thought of them landing on us while we were sleeping. We also couldn’t identify what kind of bug it was, so we’d didn’t know if it presented any harm to us. I wasn’t going to make my pregnant wife sleep in a bug infested house. So, I immediately messaged the host, Merlina, to inform her that we would not be staying the night and requested a refund. She responded by saying that she and the maid had been there recently and had not seen any bugs and that there was no infestation. I replied by offering to send her multiple photos. It has been 2 days and she has still not replied. Ultimately, we were left with making a 14.5 drive and have yet to receive an apology, much less a refund. Please avoid the inevitable inconvenience that comes from booking this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
The property is definitely not bug infested. We have the house sprayed on a regular schedule. I did respond and did not receive any pictures. I and my housekeeper had been in the property earlier in the day and did not see any bugs. However it is summer and there may be an occasional June bug or some other flying insect come in with you when you arrive. I think this guest was just trying to get a refund and looking for a reason. We get great reviews!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Quiet neighborhood retreat

This house was spacious, clean and we'll maintained. Located in a quiet neighborhood central to everything. It offered peace and quiet with no other people coming and going or strange noises in the night. Our host was very helpful and attentive to any needs. Which we had none. Highly recommended for the price and convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Billy B.

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

Nice and quiet

The property is an older home that has been minimally updated, and is rustic as the description said. I liked the old floors and the exposed wood under the plaster. My only wish is that the property had a parking space that is not on the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Cute as a button

Very charming and very clean. Loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Becky C.

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

Horrible Mess!

Our original reservation was with the Rustic Roost for the fee of $65 per night. The host contacted us and said that there was a traveling nurse that was staying there long time. She offered us the Cottage by the College. We agreed, because she said it was the same price. After checking, we saw that the cottage by the college was listed at a cheaper price of $59 per night. We weren't refunded the difference. The Cottage by the College ended up being a small shack or outbuilding behind the Rustic Roost. When we arrived with our family of five, there were only 3 towels and 2 washcloths. There was no soap or bathtub stopper. We didn't notice this until around bedtime. We contacted the host, and she dropped things off by the door after we went to bed. This was frustrating because the first night, we weren't able to bath. Our entire experience was not pleasant or easy! I do not recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam R.

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

Quant older home in a neighborhood of some really beautiful old homes district.

TV was small and speaker hard to hear
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice house

Great place for two couples for one or two night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

A good deal

Very functional. Clean with the exception of area rugs. Would stay here again. Window ACs did adequate job. No curb appeal but only noteworthy because neighborhoods nearby full of beautiful old houses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather H.

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

Not much to say...

We liked the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne & Vickie C.

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

Good Night of Sleep

Only passing through, so needed only to sleep and get back on the road. Good location. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Cute vintage home

Needed a short layover for a long journey. This cute home in the historic district was great. Nice neighborhood for walks. Close to lots of local attractions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Nice stay in an older home

Adequate for what we needed. Fast trip to see the musical Texas at Canyon and to briefly visit Amarillo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Nice neighborhood

Home was comfortable and beds were great after a long day on the road. Check out time is listed as 11, but manager was pressuring us to leave at 10:30 (as we were packing up vehicle), housekeeping was parked outside staring at us and there was a man on a ladder working on the house as we came outside. Kind of an overall strange vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gidget B.

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

Adorable

The property is in a beautiful historic neighborhood, home looks just like the photos. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Excellent Stopover

We stayed at this home on our way from Austin to Crested Butte. It was exactly what we needed to give our kids (1 & 4) a break in the long 16-hour drive. Not exactly a baby-friendly home as we had to rearrange a few breakable things to be out of reach, but it more than served its purpose for the one night we needed, and we were very warm and cozy on a cold winter night. We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Hunter D.

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

Pleased.

As advertised. Clean and suitable for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great house in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Merlina McAffrey

Host profile image
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 near Memorial Park and Amarillo College.

What makes this property unique

Lots of character and quiet neighborhood.

Languages:

English

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