The Prickly Pear by Curated Stays: King Bed

Deirdre is a transplant to Texas and Jeff is a native. We remodeled and decorated our houses ourselves and treasure each part. We enjoy sharing them with travelers who also appreciate the little details and a comfortable, boutique stay.

After living in Dallas for a dozen years (and suffering years of one-way, hour-long commutes) upon our move to Abilene we decided to live in an area as centrally located as possible: we wanted to be close to everything. We love our neighborhood because it is established, safe, and has trees. MANY, many pecan trees. If you visit in season you can pick up fresh pecans off the street.

Deirdre is a former Latin instructor and current property manager and owner of Curated Stays. She usually has AirPods in and is listening to an audio book or podcast while caring for guests and homes. Weekends will find her with her friends scavenging estate sales and tag sales for treasures.

Jeff is usually downtown where he serves as the Executive Director of Frontier Texas, a local history museum.

Our four children have flown the coop. Two sons live in Moscow, Idaho, a son and DIL live in Nashville, and our daughter and her husband live in Phoenix, Arizona. Deirdre visits them all as frequently as possible.

Outside:
+two driveways, one of which is pull-through
+copious, off-street parking
+quiet and safe neighborhood
+front and back yards with mature trees
+front and back porches

Each bedroom includes:

+projection clocks
+white-noise machines
+full-length mirrors
+black-out blinds
+ceiling fans

The fully-stocked kitchen includes a KitchenAid mixer and place settings for ten.

Dine at a table sourced from a St. Louis convent or at the spacious bar and chat with the cook. Tuck yourself away to work at the desk in the master bedroom or lounge on the sofa in the living room.

Extra seating is provided via three window seats. The smart television can be seen from any area of the living room, dining room, or kitchen. You'll be no more than 10-12 minutes from just about anywhere in Abilene. All the snacks and beverages in the kitchen are for you. The newly-renovated bathrooms have plenty of fluffy towels, hooks for the same, hair-dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
There is an iron, ironing board, and full-sized steamer in the master bedroom closet. The on-site washer and dryer are available for long-term stays. Wash This Way and Keen Cleaners provide same-day service.

Contact us for pricing for special events, like a bridal luncheon or party. We can also provide set-up for a special event (cake and balloons for a birthday) or have your groceries waiting for you upon arrival. Contact us for pricing.

Please note:
West Texas is windy and dusty. Despite thorough cleaning, the wind will stir up a little dust and you may see some in your space. It’s a natural part of our geography and climate.This home was the first one built in the neighborhood. It's on a corner and is set on the diagonal. The vaulted ceilings with clerestory windows provide amazing space and light all day long.