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The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene

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A two-story house with a front porch, brick steps, and white picket fences.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and light gray cabinetry.
A two-story house with a front porch, a brick entrance, and a white exterior.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the living area through open doors.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television. There is a dining area in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • No surprises here
    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.
  • 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
    Close to McMurry University

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Place, McMurry University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grace Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Two Twins Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Abilene

Located in Downtown Abilene, 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 activities can be experienced at Rose Park Tennis Center and Wildflower Day Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, or check out an event or a game at Taylor County Expo Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • McMurry University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rose Park Tennis Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wildflower Day Spa - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Grace Museum - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Pig - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Rib crib - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$2,261, 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 Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at Eleven09--A Fine Guest Experience in Historic Abilene located?

Located in Downtown Abilene, this family-friendly Abilene holiday 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 1 mile (2 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. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home base for our family while visiting our daughter at ACU for homecoming weekend! Beautiful and comfortable, the owners have thought of everything! Love the decor, plenty of space to gather and enjoy our time together… and very comfortable beds! Well equipped kitchen, we cooked one evening for our daughter and her college friends. Appreciate the excellent communication prior to check in with very detailed instructions! We plan to rent again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eleven-09 was a lovely stay. Beds were super comfortable and location was quiet. The host was very responsive and went above and beyond to leave some breakfast items for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a quiet neighborhood

We loved this house! Every detail was thought of and all the decorations so cute. It had all the comforts of home, and in a convenient location to all the new downtown restaurants. We will definitely stay again when we come back to Abilene.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was outstanding.  Charming house with modern bathrooms/kitchen and delightful back yard vibe perfect for hosting few friends.  Property description matched perfectly our experience.  Host Theo was outstanding, check-in and out were simple.  Great coffee selection provided plus thoughtful few items already in the fridge.  Kitchen also has a stand alone icemaker!  Highly recommend the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy, Clean and Comfortable Stay!

This house is clean, comfortable and in a nice quiet neighborhood! The hosts were friendly, communicated well and provided an amazing stay! Everything presented in the listing was as described! THANK YOU and we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for your review. We love seeing all of your exclamation points!! We are happy that you were thrilled with the cleanliness, the comfort of the property, the neighborhood, and the communication which all contributed to your amazing stay. We are also so pleased that you plan to return in the future! We strive to be the best in town and our experience and your review and the 5-STAR reviews of others, tell us that we are doing an excellent job. However, we won't rest on our laurels and will continue to strive to improve in everything that we do!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

outstanding

Great experience. Clean, well-maintained, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, new appliances. Had a brief problem with the tv which was addressed and remedied immediately. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you very much for your review. We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to welcoming you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This property was exactly as advertised, very well kept and well appointed, clean, and in a great neighborhood. Communication with the hosts was prompt, friendly and very helpful. We appreciated that they stocked the kitchen with a few food items to make sure we had breakfast handy in the morning. Maybe the best option for a stay in Abilene. Much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than perfect!

We came to Abilene for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding. Everything at Eleven09 was more than perfect. The house and neighborhood are just adorable. The walk-in closet and full length mirror in the master suite fit the bill for us to get ready before the ceremony. The backyard gave us a very peaceful place to unwind, relax, and chat In the crisp Fall air the next morning before packing up to leave. The directions to get into the house and lock up were very easy to follow and we were even allowed to check in early since we arrived in town before the normal check in time. Melissa took the best care of us by leaving us some goodies in the fridge and being unobtrusive but readily available for any of our needs. Thanks, Melissa! I wish we could have stayed longer to fully enjoy all that Eleven09 has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We can't wait to stay here again

We came to Abilene to visit grandma and other relatives and wanted a place where we could entertain them. The Cottage at Eleven09 was perfect for us. Not only is it beautifully decorated, but it was very comfortable and roomy. The owners had even decorated with seasonal decorations! The kitchen had everything I needed to prepare and serve a New Year's Eve dinner in style. Nice touches in the modern kitchen include gas cooktop, an ice machine, an outdoor gas grill, nice wine glasses, and a very well stocked Keurig machine. Even though the home has historical charm, everything that affects comfort was thoroughly modern, well thought out, and luxurious. We really appreciated the USB plugs on the alarm clocks, the telescoping makeup mirrors, the fine bed linens on comfortable beds, Fire sticks on every TV, and good Wifi. The owners met us with fresh baked pumpkin bread and showed us around. They even left a nice bottle of red wine, which was much appreciated after a long day in airplanes and cars. Everything about our stay was so wonderful. We can't wait to come back and stay again, hopefully in the summer, so we can enjoy the lovely back yard and patio. Finally
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you so much for your review. Sometimes, guests like you say it so much better than we ever could! We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you visit Abilene. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best places I have stayed

One of the best rentals I have experienced. Lots of extra little touches. Communication with management was excellent. Was able to allow us to keep food in the fridge until we were leaving town. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting college student

This is such a great property! We were in town visiting our daughter at ACU. I would highly recommend this property if you would like to hang out & cook some of your own meals. Great location- very quiet. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Family Time!

Felt like home!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly Abilene

Our stay at Eleven09 easily bests all prior vacation rental home experiences. Every aspect of this home exceeded our expectations. No stone was unturned to ensure that we experienced a peaceful, relaxing, charming, and secure stay. The host was proactive, a great communicator, highly available, and very kind. We will certainly book our next Abilene stay here, again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage

This home is extremely charming with everything you need for a good stay! The hostess/owner went out of her way to ensure we had everything we need., and we were so grateful. Thanks, Jackie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Clean

We enjoyed this beautiful home, it was clean and refreshing. The yard and landscaping will beckon you to just sit and admire it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This House was the cleanest House we have ever rented

The House is very nice and the people are very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful property in every way! We will definitely return.

We can’t say enough about this property and the lovely host, Melissa. She kindly accommodated us on very short notice (NYE)! The house itself was very clean and very comfortable. No detail left out. The kitchen was outfitted with everything you’d need, an assortment of coffee and even a few thoughtful items in the fridge for our roadweary family. Kids cups, dishes and utensils too :) All the beds were very cozy, great linens. The bathrooms were immaculate with high end towels. The master bath was very updated and had a great walk-in closet. The living room was very comfortable and the Christmas tree was a sweet touch. We were so comfortable, nobody made it to midnight! Being good hosts is a real skill and Melissa and her husband have it! Thank you again. See you next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

So Cute!

The hosts thought of everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love this home! Perfect!

We absolutely loved staying at Eleven09! It was beyond wonderful. We came to see our son at college and had a great family time together. It is decorated wonderfully, clean and had all the extras we needed and more. The beds were very comfortable. The backyard area was an added bonus. The flowers were beautiful! Melissa made us feel so at home and even made a cake to welcome us. We will definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you so very much for your glowing review! We enjoy welcoming our guests with a little something "extra"!! We look forward to hosting you again when your plans bring you back to see your son.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable for the whole family

We loved our stay here. This property has the feel of a place that has been lived in, with a lot of new touches throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review! In renovating Eleven09, our design focus was to bring in elements that would pay homage to the roots of this 1930s/40s cottage while establishing it firmly in modernity with up-to-date furnishing and amenities. We are pleased that your family enjoyed your stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!

We had a wonderful stay at Eleven 09. The house is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable - a true home away from home. We had 6 adults and 1 child staying; but there was plenty of room. We were able to comfortably host 20 for our family Christmas dinner! The backyard is perfect for gathering around the firepit, BBQ, TV and tables. Wonderful experience at a beautiful property in the heart of Abilene.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were able to host your family for a Christmas dinner! That's what we dreamed Eleven09 would provide for families, a nice place to gather and share time together. We look forward to hosting you again when your travels bring you back to Abilene, The Storybook Capital of Texas!
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