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Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home

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Plenty of off street parking available!
Room
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Water park access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Place, McMurry University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grace Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home

Welcome to our charming 1930's historic home that exudes the elegance reminiscent of the curator's daughter, Clare. Enjoy the high ceilings, and a delightful mix of grays, turquoises, greens, and peacock blues throughout the home. The front formal living room boast timeless charm, while the family/TV room at the back offers a cozy space. Enjoy the brick-paved terrace and shade trees in the backyard! Experience cottage allure with exceptional details in this unique getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3824757vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Abilene

Downtown Abilene, a neighbourhood in Abilene, is home to this holiday home. Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre and 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, 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 - 0.7 km
  • Rose Park Tennis Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grace Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum - 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 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Armando's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home located?

Located in Downtown Abilene, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of McMurry University and Rose Park Tennis Center. Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre and Wildflower Day Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Christmas Stay

This home was perfect for our stay, the Christmas Tree was such a wonderful touch!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

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

Nice Place

This cottage was advised just like the pictures, comfortable beds and very unique. We would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
We look forward to hosting you again in the future Kenneth!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very comfortable but the back door needs some work. The house fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this house was close to the AFB and the events we needed to attend. The house was comfortable.We look forward to going back to Texas and this home again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristal W.

Our family throughly enjoyed our weekend thanks to plenty of room and comfy beds!

It was so nice to stay in a home with 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms! The kitchen was very well stocked with spices, coffee and creamer and cooking utensils. The house was very clean. Since it was Halloween the hosts even left a trick or treat bucket with some treats! So fun! Our family would definitely stay at Cottage Clair again! Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna S.

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

So charming

Our stay was amazing. The house was so charming with so much character! Lovely quite neighborhood in such a cute town! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

Quiet Comfort Close to Everything

We recently stayed at this property while dropping our son off at his first year at ACU. After a long journey, we were met with a well appointed, quiet home with the most comfortable beds I’ve EVER slept in. The hosts were prompt with any questions or concerns we had and we truly fell in LOVE with this quant and comfortable home. Highly recommend this house for your stay in Abilene!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane P.

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

Family Reunion

Excellent all the way around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica O.

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

Great stay

The neighborhood was quiet. The house was comfortable. Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful time! Our group of six friends enjoyed the house! We were greeted with a very cool surprise! Recommend it 10/10!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae R.

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

Cottage

This property is very well kept and really cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2024
Thanks for your kind words Renae! We enjoyed hosting your group.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Thanksgiving get away

This property was perfect for part of my family to stay in over the Thanksgiving weekend and celebrate a family birthday with brunch. The house was very comfortable and spacious and the decor puts it over the top! The neighborhood was perfect! The hosts were great to work with and communicated check in and check out clearly and way in advance. We will rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Wonderful Stay

Thank you Nathan and Kristi! We appreciate the welcome we received as soon as we walked in the door. Your home is everything that was advertised and more. The location met our needs as being closed to the AFB and the other events we needed to attend. We look forward to returning to Texas and your home in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Beautifully Decorated and Very Clean!

Wonderful house. Very spacious and decorated in such a cute fashion! Check in and check out we're both very smooth. The extra touches llke a personalized Graduation sign for our daughter were above and beyond what was expected. Water bottles, sparkling cider, and coffee were a welcome treat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2025
Wonderful guests! We would love to have you guys back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Charming and Welcoming

Pictures accurate. Clean and well equipped. We spent a lot of time at the house hanging out with family and having meals. Really enjoyed our stay. Nathan and DJ made sure we felt welcomed, even having ballpark snacks for us as they knew we were in town to watch my daughter games at McMurry.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luanna C.

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

Luey and Papa Camp

We had a wonderful time at this cute and well appointed cottage. It was perfect for our family to hang out with each other or go into separate rooms when needing different spaces and areas. We absolutely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Fabulous!

Everything about this house was just absolutely adorable. The attention to detail and all of the seating areas the collections the rooms that thread of teal all throughout was just awesome. The only thing that we would change would be to put in adult size toilets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Music with friends

Cottage Clare was the perfect place to meet and visit with friends in Abilene, TX. We had a party of 4 adults. Finding a VRBO with our preference of king beds isn’t always easy. The Clare Cottage has three. We walked through the house admiring the perfect eclectic decor. We all commented on the quiet older neighborhood one of the guys enjoyed a morning walk. Communication was prompt and a replacement coffee maker was brought after realizing the current one wasn’t working. The cottage has all the tech needed nowadays. Our only disappointment was we had to leave a day early.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Wedding party attendees, including bride and mother of the bride.

When the four of us staying at Cottage Clare walked in we all immediately giggled delightfully. Three of us want to move into it permanently. The decorations are quirky, beautifully color coordinated and obviously done by someone who enjoyed making it all work. There are interesting things to see and explore but decorated in such a tasteful fun way. There is a cute trike on top of the fridge!! Besides the charming bones and timeless character, (it’s an older but well cared for home) the beautiful painted floors, the amazing colorful chandeliers, the house was very spacious but still cozy. Two of the beds are huge but all the beds were extremely comfortable. Julie took care of all our needs. She went above and beyond with such kindness and professionalism. Julie is by far the best manager I have dealt with at any vacay rental place. The house was stocked with everything anyone could need with plenty of back ups. I want to return, and often.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2024
Wow. Chris, we are blown away by your lovely review of our property!! This home holds a special place in our hearts, and we love to hear of others celebrating special moments here. Y'all were WONDERFUL guests, and we can't wait to host you again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Nathan & Kristi Harwell (B&B Hosting)

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Hi! We are B&B Hosting, located in Abilene. We're excited to host you at one of our properties. Our goal is to create excellent guest experiences by exceeding your expectations while you stay with us. Our team is committed to providing world famous West TX hospitality throughout your stay!

Why they chose this property

The Sayles Historic District holds a special place in our heart. These beautiful, historic homes on tree-lined streets with sidewalks make you want to slow down and enjoy the people you love a little more.

What makes this property unique

The collection of Sayles Ranch Guesthouses have been hosting families since 2004. These curated homes were among the first vacation homes in our city, and we are proud to be continuing to host birthday weekends, girls getaways, wedding parties, baby showers, and many more monumental events!

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