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Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene!

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing outdoor deck & kitchen, large home, central to all of Abilene!

Bring the family or friends to enjoy this completely renovated 1920’s Tudor style home. Complete with all the modern amenities to keep you relaxed and comfortable, but with all the charm & character of a historical home. This home can sleep up to 10 people comfortably. So, there is room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need for a home cooked meal. There's plenty of outdoor space to unwind after a long day! (Centrally located in Abilene)

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About the area

Abilene

Located in Elmwood Area, a neighbourhood in Abilene, this holiday home is near a water park. 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • Rose Park Tennis Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wildflower Day Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • McMurry University - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Grace Museum - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Armando's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Chick - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything about this spot is just perfect. Such a sweet, charming home. Clean and great sized for a bigger family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
We are thrilled y’all enjoyed our Cottage! We’d love to have you back anytime, Dana!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed this house! Loved that there was a space for the kids to play!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful kitchen. Home was cozy and welcoming. We should stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
We loved hosting y’all for your visit, Amber! Let us know when you plan to return!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the cutest, quaintest and CLEAN property!!! It was quiet and had all the amenities we needed. We will definitely look to stay here again!! We LOVED the property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
It was such a pleasure to host y’all, Michele! Can’t wait to host you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Week long stay

We enjoyed our stay at Emmy's Cottage. We had plenty of room for 8 guests. The bedrooms and bathrooms were nice, and the kitchen was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
We’re so glad y’all enjoyed our Cottage! We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Charming house in the middle of Abilene

Super cute house, well equipped, very clean, and in a location central to most of Abilene. Great park/playground right down the street. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house. Plenty of room for 4 of us. Loved the kitchen! Easy entry and close to the facility for our tournament. Everything was clean!Would use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
We’re so glad our Cottage worked out well for y’all! Hope future tournaments will bring you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute and comfortable

Cute and spacious, comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2024
Thanks, Lisa! Y’all are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

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

Adorable House

We had a wonderful stay at this home! It is so cute inside and the host was very responsive to any questions we had. We had two couples and a family of four all stay very comfortably. We will definitely stay again next time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2024
So glad the home suited y’all well! Looking forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Absolutely Lovely

We were visiting Abilene to see Family and found this lovely home away from home. It is adorable and I absolutely LOVED the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Excellent

Our stay at this house was great. It was clean, nicely decorated, beds were comfortable, ac kept the house cool, and check in was easy. Brett checked in on us a few times and would quickly respond back if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Great to hear your stay was excellent! We hope y’all can return to our Cottage someday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Cozy and perfect!

Got this house to stay with family flying in to see our son play in his college football game. It was perfect! Love the cozy and spacious atmosphere! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Great!

Loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2024
We’re so glad the Cottage was great for your exciting weekend! We’ll host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

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

Great home for our family get together

Emmy’s cottage is beautiful. We had our sisters and brothers reunion at this exceptional home. It is beautifully decorated and comfortable. It was peaceful to sit on the patio under the tree with the birds singing all around us. The host gave us wonderful recommendations on place to eat around us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2025
We’re so thankful your stay at our Cottage was what y’all needed! We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Family birthday celebration

The house was comfortable, clean and in a great location. The property owner was friendly and got back to us quickly when we needed a battery replaced in the smoke detector. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2024
Happy to hear you loved your stay! Thanks again for your communication and for taking care of our Cottage. Hope to host y’all again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

What a gem!

We loved this property! All the comforts of home! It was spacious, inviting and warm. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2024
All great things! Excited that you’ll be returning!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Fabulous House

We have loved both of our stays at this house--it's great for a family with kids (we have 3). Kitchen is big & easy to maneuver. Great beds. Good yard where kids can play & explore. Happy all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Siblings

Annual sibling retreat. We had a great time at a lovely place.Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

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

Great house

Clean and Nice house with lovely furnishings. We enjoyed our stay in this great home with comfortable beds and all the amenities we needed for a nice family weekend celebrating a college graduation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Mini reunion with our senior mother/nanny

From reservation to check-out our host was attentive! Our visit to Abilene was made even more special with these comfortable and very "homey" accommodations. Great central location for our family time together. Whether for business or pleasure, I highly recommend "Emmy's Cottage"! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much, Gina—that’s what Emmy’s Cottage is about! Would love to have you and your family back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Family Visit for Family Weekend

A great house for visits to ACU with extra family. Very comfortable home for visiting our college kids, and bringing Aunt, Uncle and Cousins for an ACU football game. Plenty of space for hanging out and everything was very cozy. Great host! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you for taking care of the space.. y’all are welcome back anytime for events and visits! As an alumnus, it’s an honor to host fellow ACU Wildcats. 😄
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Good

Great house & yard. Parking is tight for large vehicles. Overall quite amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Emmy's Cottage. We were in town to see our daughter perform in a production at The Paramount Theatre, and this was a great location for it! My husband, son, parents, and niece were included in this trip, and we had plenty of room for everyone. We took the kids to the waterpark conveniently located just a few blocks away. The house was just as described and pictured. I'd love to pick the house up and bring it back to live in! Brett was a great host and communicated quickly and easily. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
Thanks, Teri! We loved hosting y’all for such a fun weekend. Looking forward to next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Wonderful historic home

We loved this home from the moment we walked in! So much attention to detail has been given in decorating this property. It is very comfortable and well stocked for everything a family needs for a stay away from home. It also has a relaxing deck space and private back yard, which was a great place to enjoy morning coffee. I feel like everywhere we needed to go was within 5-15 minutes away. The host was very responsive and maintained excellent communication from booking to checkout. If you are coming to Abilene with a family or group of friends, this house is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2024
It was a pleasure to host you and your family, Kim! Thankful y’all felt taken care of. That is definitely our mission! Return anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House was beautiful, and communication was great, I was disappointed though with the cleanliness, Dishes still in the dishwasher from last people’s stay, laundry still in the Dryer, trash on the ground outside in the yard, floors were dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Rosie, I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience. Had you let us know about the condition of the home or anything that was left undone by our cleaners, we would have immediately sent someone over to make it right—and gladly offered a credit for the inconvenience. We hold high standards for our properties, their cleanliness, and the hospitality we provide. It’s disappointing that we weren’t given the opportunity to make things right or even be made aware during your stay. In the future—whether it’s with our property or another—please don’t hesitate to communicate directly with the host. Most would gladly go out of their way to make things right when given the chance.
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