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Historic & Luxurious Fulwiler House near Downtown Abilene

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A grand foyer with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a round table.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.
A two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, a balcony with iron railings, and two potted plants.
A spacious room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.
A room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to McMurry University
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Place, Rose Park Tennis Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McMurry University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grace Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Family Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second King

1 King Bed

South Bedroom

1 Double Bed

West Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic & Luxurious Fulwiler House near Downtown Abilene

Come stay in the newly restored 1925 Fulwiler House, one of the most iconic homes in Abilene. Located in the Sayles-Highland Neighborhood near bustling downtown, Expo Center, and local colleges, the Fulwiler House is a 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath mansion on the National Register of Historic Places. The home is fully furnished with antiques for your family and friends to create memorable experiences while you visit the West Texas Frontier. A museum-like experience with the warmth and feel of home.

History abounds in this 4,742 square-foot home which includes 6 Bedrooms (2 Kings, 3 Doubles, 2 twins) with provided linens. 2.5 elegant bathrooms include toiletries and deluxe towels. Fully stocked kitchen for cooking, including serve ware. Large fenced in back lot with climbing trees and room for outdoor games. Side gardens with large al-fresco dining. Pantry and Refrigerator are stocked with food basics. On-site washer and dryer with laundry supplies. Flexible check-in and out. Entire space plus amenities are included in this rental. Please make yourself at home!

We love West Texas and Abilene and hope you do, too. Whether it is your first visit to the Big Country or you live in Abilene, we are happy to give you as much advice as wanted. Make sure and visit Abilene’s revitalized downtown, walk the home’s historic Sayles-Highland Neighborhood, eat a steak at famed Tom Perini’s Steakhouse in our hometown of Buffalo Gap, immerse yourself in art at The Grace Museum, dive into children’s illustrated art at The NCCIL, and enjoy a unique shopping experience at Lone Star Dry Goods. A list of our favorite things to do is provided in the kitchen for your convenience.

We are here for you for your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We are only a phone call or message away. You will be able to self-check-in upon arrival. Please remember this home is old and historic, so please treat it with the respect it deserves. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on site.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1872655vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Abilene

Downtown Abilene, a neighbourhood in Abilene, is home to this holiday home. Paramount Theatre and Buffalo Gap Historic Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rose Park Tennis Center and National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. Travelling with kids? Consider Abilene Zoo and Prime Time Family Entertainment Center.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • Rose Park Tennis Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • McMurry University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Grace Museum - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie Pig - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Armando's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic & Luxurious Fulwiler House near Downtown Abilene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic & Luxurious Fulwiler House near Downtown Abilene?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic & Luxurious Fulwiler House near Downtown Abilene?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic & Luxurious Fulwiler House near Downtown Abilene?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic & Luxurious Fulwiler House near Downtown Abilene located?

This family-friendly Abilene holiday home is located in Downtown Abilene, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rose Park Tennis Center, Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre and McMurry University. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum 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. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cory r.

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

Great place!

Enjoyed visiting!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randa B.

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

Great place

Best time with family. Definitely going to be an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zoe t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning house! Katie was very accommodating and easy to reach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Fulwiler House

The property, the location, the host are all just fabulous. You will not regret booking this home ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Amazing Historic Home

Our group of 10 ladies had a fabulous visit. The house is perfectly restored with beautiful furnishings. The property manager was easy to get ahold of and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

McMurry Centennial homecoming weekend

Classic beauty and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, we really enjoyed it. Wish the elevator worked. We are all siblings ages 64 to 77. The stairs were slot on these old bones. Kitchen was well stocked, along with the laundry room, game room and coffee bar. The house is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KLa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a great stay! We had a mini-family reunion and thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend. The kitchen pantry was well stocked and the house served our needs well. We met family from Mississippi, Texas, and New Mexico at this central location. To commemmorate our weekend, Katie agreed to let us pick a few wildflowers from the location and we put them in resin as a craft
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damon C.

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

2022 October - Family member wedding event

Our group (8 adults & 4 kids) were extremely pleased with our stay. The house was everything we had planned and was a marvelous place to stay. We had plenty of room for all of our group yo sleep, eat, and have fun. We would highly recommend this place snd would easily stay again if back to Abilene.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2022
Thank you! So glad y’all enjoyed it. Welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Fulwiler treat

Incredible historic property. House decorated in authentic historic furniture. Enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Great old house

Lots of charm and lots of room , made for a great family reunion. Central location makes it easy to get everywhere. House has everything you will need it is so well stocked. Katie the host is awesome. Highly recommended!! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kristi p.

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

Family Wedding

We gathered for a family wedding and staying at this beautiful house made the weekend all the more special! We loved sitting outside and gathering in the upstairs sitting room for coffee in the morning and games in the afternoon. It was the absolute perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Wonderful Gem in Abilene

Was a perfect place for our family, my wife and me, 3 adult children and two small grandkids. Feels more like staying in a historic inn. Allowed us to stay together, but spread out a bit! Amenities are well stocked. Sarah was responsive, communicative and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hope P.

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

Wedding in a small town!

Our stay at this home was amazing, we were in town for a wedding, there’s plenty of space and bedrooms there. Wall of the rooms were decorated and were completely comfortable to either hang out or catch an afternoon nap up stairs. We spent time drinking coffee on the enclosed porch.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

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

Rehearsal dinner

We stayed at the Fulwiler and had our son’s rehearsal dinner there. It was the perfect setting! I can not tell you how many people commented on how beautiful the house was. It was just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolee L.

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

Amazing Place for Large Group!

My bridal party and I stayed here the night before the wedding. There were plenty of comfy beds for everyone! And the large common spaces were perfect for Hair and Makeup and meals! There are so many thoughtful details in this home that made it feel so perfect! Not to mention it is stunning! The host was amazing and even left Prosecco and pastries for us! Couldn’t recommend it more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
Thank you - so glad y’all loved it. ❤️ congratulations! 🍾🎉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

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

Never have I ever

Never have I ever stayed at such a place that was so incredible in every way. From the moment we arrived til the moment we left, everything was perfect. The Fulwiler House is full of charm and beauty. It is a perfect place for a girls weekend or for family get together. We cannot wait to come back! Thank you Brownings!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2023
Thank you! So glad y’all had a special weekend and hope to have y’all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bdowell56 ..

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

Awesome Host

Katie was amazing. She communicated with me well before check in so I knew what to expect and what was available to us at the house. She left us the cutest welcome basket and homemade babka. The house has so much character and history. We loved all the little touches. This was the perfect way to spend Christmas with our family! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zarife D.

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

Family Visit

The house is amazing! I rented it for our daughter-in-law's family, who came to visit from Chicago. They were genuinely amazed by how beautiful and gorgeous the house is. The stunning interior design, spacious layout, and attention to detail truly made a lasting impression. The house was not only visually stunning but also exceptionally clean. The owners went the extra mile by providing a closet filled with bathroom essentials, which was a thoughtful touch. Additionally, they thoughtfully stocked some snacks and beverages for the guests to enjoy. After such a remarkable experience, I can confidently say that if our family comes to visit us again, we will undoubtedly choose this house. I highly recommend this house to anyone seeking a truly exceptional vacation rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you for your very kind review! Y’all are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

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

What a wonderful house and hosts!!!!

My husband and I, along with our two daughters and their husbands with my 2 1/2 year old grandson stayed at this wonderful mansion for Thursday through Sunday for our son’s pwedding. My son stayed Thursday night and then our good friend stayed Friday and Saturday. My sister also stayed. The house is amazing. My grandson says he wants to go back to the house. The host, Katie, thought of everything. We were welcomed with wine and sweets from a local bakery. Katie had a closet full of items like shampoo, body was, etc. in case we forgot ours. The towels were nice and ample. The beds are comfortable. The whole place is amazing. The history of the house is fascinating. There was so much room. My son had a couple of photos taken there as the groomsmen got dressed and posed in the magnificent stairs. I can’t say enough about how splendid our stay was! I highly recommend this beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home our stay was awesome. Perfect for our group in town to attend our daughters wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Exceeded expectations!

The house was in great shape, beautifully decorated for Christmas, stocked with everything we needed, and the game table in the basement and game room were perfect to help entertain the kids. Great place to celebrate early Christmas with our growing family needing plenty of sleeping space. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cornell W.

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

A taste of Grandeur

The Fulwiler house is a beautiful property in a nice neighborhood and Katie Browning is a very helpful and attentive host. The kitchen is well equipped and the rest of the house very nicely furnished and appointed. If you have ever wanted to experience what life would be like in an early 20th century mansion, don't miss this opportunity. From the many rooms to the superb walnut paneling to the beautiful hall and grand staircase, this house has it all. Eleven of us had a very memorable Thanksgiving holiday week here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holley C.

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

The perfect spot

Katie’s house was perfect for me and my friends for a reunion weekend! The house fit all of our needs with more than plenty of space! Katie was incredibly helpful and communicative which made the stay even more perfect! We would definitely return to stay for our next reunion year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Elegant Stay for Wedding Weekend

This property is a stately manor with charming touches. It was the cleanest property we have ever stayed in. The beds were so comfortable and all of the extra touches that the owner had there for us were perfect. We were so comfortable and happy in the house we ordered take out rather than going out to eat. The screened in patio off the kitchen was so nice for our morning coffee. If our travels ever lead us back to Abilene this will be the place we stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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