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Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home

Vacation home in Abilene with kitchen

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Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

This inviting space features three bedrooms, two with kings, one with a queen, and an additional space with a cozy single bed. Whether you’re unwinding in the king-sized comfort or enjoying the quaint ambiance of the queen room, each corner of this cottage is designed for relaxation. Discover the perfect blend of style and tranquility in this delightful retreat, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your stay.

Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the entire property, ensuring a private and personalized experience during their stay.

Nestled in the Historic Sayles District, this residence is conveniently situated near the universities, shops, restaurants, and various venues in Abilene.

If this listing is unavailable for your specific dates, please inquire about a stay at one of our other Sayles Ranch homes.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • McMurry University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grace Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Frontier Texas - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

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
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Armando's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home ?

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home on Dec 11, 2025 start from $177.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home located?

Located in Downtown Abilene, this vacation 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 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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.

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