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King Bed, Artisan Flat Downtown
Enjoy a boutique hotel experience at this centrally-located place w/elevator! Ark on Elm Flats | Boutique Style Stays are in a historic 1925 warehouse in Downtown Abilene. Curated with guest experience in mind - the flats are uniquely decorated, have a luxury brand mattress, L'OR coffee machine, and a smart TV. Walking distance from restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and museums. Only a short drive to Hendrick Hospital, ACU, Abilene Convention Center, Dyess Air Force Base, HSU and McMurry.

Lytle Guest Suite
The Lytle Guest Suite is your home away from home. Cozy up in this one of a kind Airbnb located in one of Abilene's Premier Neighborhoods. When you arrive, you will park in your private driveway and enter the unit though a separate entry used exclusively by the guest. This unit has a full size kitchen & Laundry room. The bedroom has a king size bed and plenty of storage space for your luggage. 5 Min to the Airport, 7 min to ACU, 3 min to Expo. Ask about our romance package for additional cost.

Home at Lawyers
Home at Lawyers is a 3BR 2 Bath house that will make you feel like you are at home. Features a king, full size bed, and (2) twin bunk beds. Living room has a 58" smart tv, and all the bedrooms have 50" smart tvs equipped with YouTubeTV, Netflix, Hulu, & more. Also has a roll away bed if needed for an extra person. It is located on the Northside of town in a quiet neighborhood and is minutes away from the Expo Center and downtown Abilene. Has a two car garage and lots of parking available.

Elmwood Cottage
Built in 1945 our home is a craftsman cottage style home is located in Abilene's Old Elmwood neighborhood. Our home is fully furnished with a comfortable style to make you feel like you are at home. Our home is 5 minutes away from McMurry University and 10- 15 minute drive to ACU, and Hardin-Simmons University. Guest access Guests are welcome to use the entire home including both bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, washer/dryer, and back patio. Self checkin with smartlock.

Lasso Lounge
This sophisticated retreat, laced with western tones, sits less than 1/4 mile from Hardin-Simmons University and Hendrick Medical Center; 2 miles from Downtown Abilene dining, shopping, and entertainment. The ground floor features a snug living space, full-size appliances in a stocked kitchen, and the sleek sky-lit bathroom. Upstairs, relax in the lovely navy bedroom designed for a soothing sleep. We hope you’ll find this apartment to be a luxurious oasis coming off the dusty trail!

Casa de Tia Lala near Expo/Shotwell/Airport/Zoo
Home is located in a well kept, safe and friendly neighborhood. Conveniently located minutes from Shotwell Stadium, the Expo Center/Fair grounds, Airport, Nelson Park, small Lake, Abilene’s Zoo and a small kid splash pad. Only a short 6-10 minute drive to any of Abilene’s Universities. Take a short cut walk through the neighborhood which leads to the park and small lake where you can go for a walk/run, kids can play at the playgrounds, enjoy the splash pad, fish or feed the ducks.

Peaceful Home with Pool! by ACU
Less than a quarter mile away from ACU, our home is the place to stay when visiting Abilene. We are located near the Airport, Expo center, The Zoo and so much more. Tucked away in one of the quietest neighborhoods in Abilene, the Pool Oasis provides a refreshing and calm environment. Perfect for a family getaway or friends looking for a place to recharge. Our home features a cozy living space, a beautiful dining room and an entertaining backyard with a pool, grill and patio.

BoujeeBungalow (2kings)
Our little unique bungalow is a smaller home located on Sayles Blvd. Right across the street from McMurry University, and under 10 min drive to most areas. We are on a busy road there will be road noise. We do have sound machines available. We do NOT allow pets. Parking available for NO More than 3 vehicles NO parking on the grass. Please note our parking can NOT accommodate big trailers or several large vehicles. Our home is on a busy street with VERY limited parking.

Backyard Bungalow
Private entrance! Very clean, peaceful and centrally-located Backyard Bungalow. Enjoy an extremely comfortable room, including a comfy queen size bed, futon, Wi-fi, TV (use your own streaming service), refrigerator, Keurig coffee pot, microwave and a large walk-in shower. Outside the Bungalow includes a patio and plenty of parking. The yard is a shared yard-space with the main house. I do have 2 very friendly dogs that do not share their yard with other pets.

Modern cozy duplex close to downtown!
Very simple, but beautiful and comfortable place to stay. You will be staying in one apartment of a duplex. Only 7 minutes away from downtown Abilene (by car), where you can find amazing cafes (Front Porch Cafe, Monk's cafe), and restaurants (Vagabond Pizza, The Local). House is located to close to Sayles Boulevard and Butternut street, which makes it a breeze to get around. There is also an air mattress that you can use for the 5th and 6th person. Thank you!!

Little House in the Backyard
This new backyard guest house is on a tree-lined street. Full kitchen with gas range is perfect for weekend dinners or to stay longer. The decorative welcome sign folds up to a table for two. The living room is a perfect place to unwind with WiFi and AppleTV or an assortment of books. It is pet friendly and can accommodate kids on floor pallets, if needed. This house is in our family's backyard, but we make sure you have a private stay.

Bright and Airy Private Apt. w/ Great Location
This bright, stylish second-floor apartment is the perfect base to explore Abilene. Located in a secure block between beautiful Abilene Christian and downtown, this historic living space has everything to make you feel at home – WiFi, Netflix, queen-sized bed, well-equipped kitchen, and much more. Conveniently located just minutes from Abilene Christian University, Downtown, I-20, the Expo Center, and Hardin-Simmons University.
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