The Gathering Place- with Arcade!

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A modern kitchen with white countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden accents.
A kitchen with a wooden wall backsplash, a white countertop, a sink, and a coffee maker.
A water park with shaded areas and a playground.
A spacious living area with a blue sofa, white armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mall of Abilene

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Place, Cinemark Century Abilene 12
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall of Abilene
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Abilene Christian University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Abilene

Located in River Oaks, a neighbourhood in Abilene, this holiday home is near a water park. Paramount Theatre and Buffalo Gap Historic Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Abilene Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Rose Park Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Century Abilene 12 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mall of Abilene - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dyess Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hardin Simmons University - 9 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Abilene Christian University - 11 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rosa's Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Tex-Mex - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering Place- with Arcade! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Gathering Place- with Arcade!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gathering Place- with Arcade! on 1 March 2027 start from NZ$1,968, including 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.

How much is parking at The Gathering Place- with Arcade!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place- with Arcade!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place- with Arcade!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place- with Arcade! located?

This family-friendly Abilene holiday home is located in River Oaks, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cinemark Century Abilene 12 and Mall of Abilene. Wildflower Day Spa and McMurry University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!! Perfect for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing and can’t wait to have my family down again to rent this place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to stay with family! Host was easy and quick to communicate with! Definitely will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great house and host. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place

This place was very clean and was exactly what was advertised. Great location to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is a bit older and looks as if it has been updated inside with flooring and paint. It has plenty of room for a large group and is in a quiet neighborhood but near a lot of restaurants and stores. The back yard was not mowed so we did not use it and the house was surfaced cleaned but could use a good deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts for this property were so professional and attentive. The home was clean and restocked with the necessities. It was perfect for our large family group that was attending a wedding in Abilene. The arcade room was a hit with both the kids and the kids at heart. Thank you for a delightful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice & Sweet

Nice quiet neighborhood, great area, and nice house for a fun weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly. Really cool arcade in home. Very clean and property managers were very responsive and helpful. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Value

Lots of space, and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An exceptional stay!

This property was everything that was advertised and much more! Clean, quiet and very comfortable. There were more amenities than advertised and communication with the property owner was quick and easy. I would recommend this in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home in a great neighborhood. It was a quick stay for us, but we walked our dog a couple of times around the very friendly and safe area. Plenty of room in the home with amazing water pressure I with we could take home with us!!! The home is just as pictured and Josh was quick to respond if messaged.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lawrence Ct Stay

Really need to work on cleanliness. Microwave dirty, bed sheets looked dirty and had hair on them. Floor was also dirty AC not cooling properly- could never get inside temperature below 76 during the heat of the day.Property needs some tender loving care.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of space

The property offers lots of room for a large family. There are some great amenities. Close to shopping and restaurants. Highways are easily accessible. The cleanliness of the property was a little less desirable. Not terrible but not what I expected. Windows and sills were dirty and dusty. Oven dirty and a few things broken throughout. Dust on ceiling fans. Beds felt as if sand had been scattered in them. Would have loved to enjoy the backyard but the lawn was a bit overgrown. Overall we loved the space and area. Great property and location for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I cannot recommend this property. This house was filthy. The floors were so bad you couldn’t walk without shoes. The bath mats may have never been washed. Dishes and flatware looked to be used and then returned to the drawers and cupboards without washing. By day 2 there were black bugs on the kitchen counters and in the food we purchased. The property was missing many items advertised: soap and shampoo dispensers were empty in both bathrooms. Only 2 washcloths and 2 hand towels provided. No hairdryer. Very few dishes. None for children. No dish towels. No ice maker. No spices for cooking. There was a cabinet full of smoke detectors not installed. Such a disappointment we left our family Christmas holiday a day early.
Smoke detectors not installed
Spices provided. Filthy. Clumps in the salt container
After host sent someone to clean the floors I went back to check and wiped them with a damp paper towel
Inside of freezer
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2026
This woman needs to be removed from VRBO (working on that currently) for lies and manipulation. She’s never allowed back at our home again. Prior to Jill’s relatives arrival (yes she never stayed here) I personally went to walk through my property as I typically do from time to time to make sure our guests have a nice, clean, VERY COMFORTABLE place to stay. Needless to say it was great as it always is. One thing we learned during, not Jill’s stay but her relatives stay, was that Jill was indeed not staying with us but was footing the bill for her family. Immediately this lady began to nit pick our place. No spices? The freezer was dirty? We’ve had a few guests use this tactic before and we knew exactly what she was doing. She sent pictures of the dirty floor on her relatives 4th day in the home (which we sent our house cleaner back to clean… because we’re exceptional hosts and want to keep our guests happy even when we know they made the mess) but she somehow missed getting a picture of the black bugs? The only thing I will give her is that the wash cloths that are typically there were not. But the place was supplied with towels as well as paper towels that the guests could have used. She complained of there being no children’s plates?!?!? But we have several glass dinner plates as well as plastic plates. UNSHOCKINGLY after her relatives stayed in our place for over a week she asked for a FULL REFUND! Couldn’t have been that bad as your relatives (who never complained) stayed there an entire week. Also Jill only left us a bad review after we left her a 1 star review…. and be careful because she did initially book our place without paying the pet deposit but ended up paying it after I sent her the request. DO NOT LET THIS LADY BOOK YOUR PLACE.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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