Conveniently located--home away from home

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Abilene, TX

Taylor County Expo Center

9 min walk

Abilene Zoo

16 min walk

Abilene Christian University

4 min drive

Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)

6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Stylishly updated 3 bedroom house, conveniently located in the official Storybook Capital of America! Positioned within walking distance from the Taylor County Expo Center, Shotwell Stadium, The Abilene ZOO, and Lyle Land & Cattle and only minutes from the Abilene Airport. Fully furnished, cozy and perfectly situated as your home away from home while you're in Abilene for your special events at the Expo Center, Convention Center, sports event, graduation, college reunion, CALF festival, rodeo, or family vacation.

When renting the house, guests have full access to kitchen, fridge, washer and drier, living spaces, TV, and parking. The garage has been converted to a music room--carpeted with couches, an additional TV and a piano. There is also a jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. This property is the owner's residence and he and his kids live there on the off weeks when the house is not rented. They enjoy creating a space that is very welcoming and inviting for guests!

This location is perfectly situated for any event you may be attending in Abilene. Also about 5 minutes from the Abilene Airport. It is also minutes from the loop which makes really any location in Abilene no more than 15 minutes away. Check out this link about the “Storybook Capital of America”!

*Our very loving family dog, Nash, lives happily in the back yard. He is not allowed inside. He is a people lover and loves attention if you enjoy a good ol' game of fetch! All of the families who have stayed at Summoner always comment on how much the kids loved playing with Nash. If you are allergic to dogs or have kids who are afraid of dogs, Nash has another place to go and can go on doggy vacation while you're there. Just let me know.

Property manager

Brandon Scott Thomas

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted on the property at all.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Abilene

Abilene is home to this holiday home. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Wildflower Day Spa 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Abilene, TX

What's nearby

Taylor County Expo Center - 9 min walk
Abilene Zoo - 16 min walk
Abilene Christian University - 4 min drive
McMurry University - 6 min drive
Hardin Simmons University - 7 min drive

Getting around

Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
‪Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory - ‬4 min drive
‪Lytle Land Cattle Co - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Conveniently located--home away from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Conveniently located--home away from home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Conveniently located--home away from home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Conveniently located--home away from home located?

Situated in Abilene, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene Zoo and Camp Barkeley Dog Park. Abilene Christian University and Frontier Texas are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

19 June 2022

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

Just like home!!

Wonderful experience, host was gracious and accommodating!! Five stars!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

17 March 2022

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

Best Host Ever!

Our family has stayed in VRBO's in several states, Brandon is the best host we have ever had, above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed. Beautiful house, inviting and homey from the minute we walked in. So appreciated all the information about Abilene, places to eat, shop, and things to do. Brandon you made everything easy for us, so we could relax and enjoy our stay, truly appreciate your time and effort for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darice D., Trophy Club Texas

27 April 2021

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

Abilene

Comfortable and homey

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

3 April 2021

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

Beautiful home better than pictured.

This was a beautiful home in a great location. It is even more beautiful than pictured. The host Brandon was amazing. We rented this home for a girls weekend. I will definitely be running this home again in the future. My children plan to stay here when they visit Abilene. This was such a great home I have recommended it to my local church for pastors when they come into town. I can’t wait to stay in this lovely home myself again. Thanks Brandon for sharing your home with all us girls!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelby A.

15 February 2021

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

Clean and Comfortable with Amazing Host!

This home was very comfortable and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay while visiting our son in college. The host was very available and willing to please!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David E.

16 November 2020

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

Nice stay

Thoroughly enjoyed the house and our stay there

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

25 May 2020

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

Abilene Escape

I spent 5 years of my life in Abilene and we went back to see some friends from college. Great mid-town location with quirky Abilene charm throughout the house. The Host, Brandon, is a super host for a reason, he is great!

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

15 October 2019

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

Perfect

The host went out of his way to communicate every thing we needed to know about the home. The furnishings and the décor were amazing. Had fun staying in Abilene and the house made it even better.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

22 July 2019

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

Super location on Summoner!

Brandon answered all of our questions and more. We will be back! Thanks so much for an awesome homey place to stay with a pool in 100 Plus temps! The kitchen was well equipped.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

2 May 2019

Family time for two sisters,their brother and spouses

We truly enjoyed out time visiting, playing games, and eating at different places. It was a quite relaxing neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

16 April 2019

Clean, family-friendly house

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Brandon was easy to communicate with and his dog Nash was so friendly. Thanks again for making our trip to Abilene a memorable one.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

11 April 2019

Great place to stay!

After flying in to Dallas for a wedding, I arranged to have a few more days in Texas to visit with family from Lubbock. Abilene was halfway between us, and the Sanctuary was the perfect place to spend a few days! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Brandon's home. The house is lovely, quiet, beautifully decorated, and provided ample room for two adults and two teens. The big screen TV was great for March Madness, and we enjoyed checking out the sites and restaurants of Abilene. Brandon was a great host, offering a warm welcome, tourist info, and many little things that made our stay more comfortable and fun. Nash (the dog) was delightful, but stays outdoors in case you are not a dog person. This was so much nicer than staying in a hotel, and we would definitely stay here again if we return to Abilene. We highly recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristy N.

1 April 2019

So comfortable Felt like home

We couldn’t have asked for a better home or person to rent from. Brandon was so helpful and the house was perfect for our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosa I.

21 January 2019

Perfect home away from home!

Our first experience using VRBO and we will definitely be using it again. We were so pleased with this place, it was everything we were looking for. We picked Abilene as a middle point to meet for a special weekend between our family and a family very dear to us. We had not see each other in months and just want it a quiet place that we can spend quality time together. This home is a real "sanctuary", the perfect home away from home!! Brandon the owner of the property was so nice, helpful and accommodating. His hospitality made us feel so welcome. He also provided recommendations on places to dine and it was spot on! This is also the perfect place to stay in, cook together, relax and watch a movie, just as you would do in your own home. We absolutely loved the home décor. The mixture of things made it so much more interesting and they work so nicely together. The music room was a hit for our two boys 12 years of age. They loved having their own place to play, relax and enjoy games. The location is perfect, we visit the zoo at just 3 minutes away and restaurants downtown are also very near by. If we ever go back to Abilene, we know were to stay! Rosa I. Puerto Rico

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

30 December 2018

Great place to celebrate family Christmas!

The house was a great fit for us. We had family come into town to celebrate Christmas. It was beautifully decorated for the holiday and clean. It was ready for our checkin even before the scheduled check-in time and the owner was great to let us know. Communicating with the owner was easy. There were a lot of breakable decorations in the main part of the house, but the owner informed us of this ahead of time. We spent most of our time hanging out in the media/music room as we found it more cozy with carpet and areas for the kids to play without having to worry about the breakable decorations. We are also big college football fans, and were surprised that the house didn’t have ESPN where all the bowl games were played. We just didn’t think to ask about this ahead of time. However with the TV in the media room, we were able to connect through Roku and our personal Suddenlink acct. We cooked all our meals here as well. We found some of the pots/pans limited for what we needed as we made our Christmas meal, but we improvised and it worked out. Overall, it was a great experience and we would recommend this house.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sasha W.

25 June 2018

Clean, Comfortable, Cozy Home Just Minutes From All Of Abilene

Our family wanted a quiet retreat for a two night visit to Abilene, and that is exactly what this property offers. Walking into it, the lamps were lit and inviting. You can tell the owner cares about this home. It is nicely-appointed and updated with lovely interior design features, and very clean, which we appreciated. The owner was thoughtful in having bottled water (so necessary in this 100 degree heat) and snacks available. He was easy to contact and helpful. The first night, we were able to get in a quick swim under the stars, with the very friendly Nash sitting on the deck, high-fiving us with his paw. He is the on-site dog who enjoys playing fetch. The home was close to everything; nothing was further than 15 min away, from Primetime Entertainment to The Mill (wine/beer with live music and peaceful green vines outside), Abuelo's to the Taylor Co. Taphouse to Miguel's to the fun putt-putt golf course, or even coffee and dry goods downtown. Never bother with a hotel or motel when you can stay in a spacious, quiet home like this.

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Dallas

4 May 2018

Perfect Location

The property was located very close to the Rhythm and Blues Festival we were attending with another couple. It was very easy to find. It was clean and well maintained. Scott communicated with us regularly before arrival. He was easy to get ahold of to help with navigating the thermostat. The neighborhood was quite. Scott provided a good list of restaurants and activities in Abilene. I've wished for that at other places.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

30 March 2018

Great

Thank you for opening your home to us!!! The house was perfect for our visit. Nash was well loved. Brandon was very accommodating and gracious. We will stay here again when we return to Abilene.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

27 November 2017

Perfect place to spend a family Thanksgiving

Very comfortable and slept well every night. We enjoyed the full kitchen since it was Thanksgiving. Thanks for opening up your home to share. We plan to check availability when we visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann T.

14 November 2017

House on Summoners street - Wonderful place to stay.

The house was beautiful and the neighborhood was a wonderful, quiet, place to stay. I would definitely stay again and I would recommend others to stay. Nash - the house pet that stayed in the back yard was a playful dog that my family loved.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Brandon Scott Thomas

I am the Executive Producer for a media company in town called Pink Goose Media. I am the father of three beautiful children and moved to Abilene from Nashville where I was in the music and entertainment industry. I love to make a place feel warm and inviting. If you come to Summoner, you can forget all your worries, kick back and just enjoy a restful and quiet time.

Why they chose this property

The minute I stepped into this home it felt open and warm--even before it was furnished and decorated. I knew that this could be a place that would be a sanctuary for my guests.

What makes this property unique

The Summoner Sanctuary is located right in the heart of Abilene's tourist destinations. Perfect for rodeo, sports playoff, or ZOO guests, it is within walking distance of these area attractions.

Also, I have left a list of some of the local night life and restaurant options that are unique to Abilene and not to be missed!