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Empty Nest 50s retro home

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Empty Nest 50s retro home

is Mid-century Modern gem is very big and spacious it is not fancy but it is very comfortable. The kitchen is large with stainless steel counter tops and ample cupboards. There are 50 inch screens in the rooms and you are more than welcome to watch Netflix or Smart Cast to them as well. The queen is memory foam and king bed in front room is Simmons Beautyrest. The back yard is fenced and there is parking in the front and rear of the house. Available is a coffee maker, grinder and creamer in the fridge to make some fresh coffee in the AM. Recently added water filtration system at the kitchen sink for filtered water for cooking or drinking. Smoking is allowed outside the home.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3440981vb
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
This property uses solar energy
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
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

Abilene

Abilene is home to this holiday home. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Rose Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Abilene Zoo and Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Taylor County Expo Center or Moody Coliseum.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • McMurry University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grace Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rose Park Tennis Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Frontier Texas - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie Pig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alfonso Hernandez Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blu Barrel Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Empty Nest 50s retro home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Empty Nest 50s retro home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Empty Nest 50s retro home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empty Nest 50s retro home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Empty Nest 50s retro home located?

Situated in Abilene, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of McMurry University and Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Grace Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky, fun house! Pet friendly. Very spacious kitchen and living room area. Good communication from owner. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this host & property!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In a nice neighborhood. Clean. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big house with a nice yard! Easy to work with
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a quick weekend stay to visit our son. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. The house was clean and featured some really neat 50's style decor that gave it a unique charm. The backyard space was perfect for our dogs to run around and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host has good communication. House was very unique like stepping back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deanna F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Only stayed one night. Needs updated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Interesting property.. definitely retro! Very spacious, plenty of room for us and our two adult kids. It is an older home, so probably hard to completely defeat the musty smell. But they try with lots of air purifiers throughout. Not bad for a single night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an AWESOME time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and just right for us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thanks for visiting and you are always welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Quick weekend with family

Great property to stay in with a large family. Kid friendly. Will certainly consider staying again if the availability is open for our next gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Shelley, thank you for visiting with us.And it was a pleasure taking care of you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy

Great stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Betsy we appreciate your review thanks for visiting.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, SPACIOUS, with interesting 50s-60s furniture, wallpaper, tile. Needs some TLC in the area of maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angie g.

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

Great family place

Lots of character! Great place to stay with the kids :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2023
Angie and her family were great guests and always welcome here
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tara H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I would not recommend this house if cleanliness is important to you or if you value communication between yourself & the host. We have never left a negative review but this was such a negative experience for us we had to share it Dirty towels (I used paper towels to dry myself), dirty floors, dirty rugs, old food stuck to cabinet doors, TV that did not work, large holes in fence, 3 dead refrigerators throughout the property, litter & cigarette butts in the backyard & on patio. Old bacon grease smell throughout the house. Dark shower highlighted by artwork featuring a nuclear bomb wiping out Bikini Atol. The 'grill' is one you find at a campsite - bring charcoal with you. No off-street parking behind the house as promised in the description. No trashcan in the alley to put your trash in (one of the house rules you may be charged extra for if you don't take it out).No response from the host by message or phone once we checked in. They did send a VRBO message at 2 or 3 in the morning that I did not see until I woke up. No further contact until after I checked out. VRBO Care was unable to contact the host as well and were not helpful. I spent about 3 hours on the phone with them & received a 31 refund for my efforts, I did not feel compensated for the bad conditions we experienced at this house.I do not believe this house should be a VRBO listing. I rented this house based on other reviews, photos & misleading descriptions with a 9.8 "exceptional" rating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Tara and I communicated and she imformed me that if i refunded her it would help towards her review, whatever that was suppose to mean. The house is not perfect, but never dirty towels ,dirty floors, dirty rugs. The TV works, the remote was damaged and was replaced. The TV is identical to the one in the room and it worked fine in the TV. We have had several large dogs as guests and the fence needs repair. I have a refrigerator in the dining area that is unplugged and one in the carport that also work. There were no cigarette butts in the backyard & on patio upon her departure. The shower has a light, not sure about her fixation on the artwork featuring a nuclear bomb, guess she does not like history. The grill is definitely one you find at a campsite. It is study and rugged. You will need to bring your own charcoal with you, we never said we would provide it. The parking behind the house is under construction, no one can help that. No trash can in the alley, there is obviously on in the front of the house, no one has ever been charged for trash removal. I discussed her concerned and refunded her $50 for the food stains found in the cabinet. There wlare two other televisions in the house for them to watch TV in plenty of comfort. Tara was very unpleasant and I hope she finds accommodation elsewhere in her next visit to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix C.

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

Great for the price!

Daniel’s property is a blast from the past to old Abilene. Daniel was very communicative and the property was very clean. Lots of space to relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Felix thanks for feedback and being such a great guest we appreciate you visiting us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Retro 50s Is Right

Fun place to stay. Spacious and comfortable. Good surprises invoking nostalgia!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Michael I'm glad you enjoyed your stay we hope to see you back sometime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

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

Perfect location

My husband and i brought my Mom to our family reunion event held at Abilene State park. This house wasnt too far from the park and in an old well maintained neighborhood. The house was a step back into the 50s! Loved the decor, especially the old cabinet stereos that still worked! Neighborhood was quiet and we had private parking in the back. Loved it and would stay again. The backyard was very nicely fenced in for our dogs and the front yard was bordered with beautifil trees and the most beautiful St. Augustine grass i have ever seen. The beds were all comfortable and the shower was nice and clean. The kitchen was adequate and we loved the coffee grinder and it was full of fresh coffee beans. That was awesome! We would DEFINITELY love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Sherry you always welcome back and we appreciate the kind words . Thanks for staying with us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nicely preserved! Love it. Peaceful neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Katrin thanks for visiting and being so pleasant
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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