Title: The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU Family-friendly vacation home in Abilene with a water park ## Photo gallery for The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU (Abilene)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109321400/109321342/1e45cbf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU (Abilene)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109321400/109321342/w1536h2047x0y0-5ac042a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU (Abilene)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109321400/109321342/w1536h2047x0y0-1d07addd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU (Abilene)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109321400/109321342/e5231a1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU (Abilene)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109321400/109321342/18464266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Abilene, this family-friendly home welcomes you with open arms. With 3 cozy bedrooms and a spacious living room that can accommodate additional guests on a comfortable pull-out queen-size sofa bed, there's ample space to unwind. The primary bedroom and bedroom 2 feature luxurious king beds while Bedroom 3 is perfect for little ones with a twin bed, twin trundle, pack-play, and changing table. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2090 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU Welcome to this family friendly home in Abilene. This brilliant property sleeps 8, and features 3 cozy bedrooms. The primary bedroom and bedroom 2 feature luxurious king beds. Bedroom 3 features one twin bed with a twin trundle. Also located in bedroom 3 is a pack-play, and changing table. The spacious Living room can accommodate two guests on the comfortable pull out queen size sofa bed. There are 2 spacious bathrooms equipped with Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hair dryers. We are looking forward to hosting you, and we are happy to assist with any questions. We want to ensure you have a great stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Water park ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,090 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119370000/119367000/119366922/e5e0353d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Getaway on Lake Ft Phantom Abilene - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=119366922&PinnedHotelID=119366922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100884700/100884610/41aba8ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Patti's Place ( POOL | Sleeps 9)! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Abilene is home to this vacation home. Cinemark Abilene and Town and Country Drive-in are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Abilene Zoo. Traveling with kids? Consider Prime Time Family Entertainment Center, or check out an event or a game at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium. [Visit our Abilene travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Abilene.dx266) [View more Vacation homes in Abilene](https://www.expedia.ca/Abilene-Private-Vacation-Homes.d266-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.48106%2C-99.71479&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W3_e85eC2LAlvfVikMOJxC0vB-M=) Abilene, TX ### What's nearby - ![While on a recent family roadtrip I stumbled across this amazing stained glass on the campus. I was driving to a different area to go shooting and felt obligated to stop and shoot this amazing work! I love exploring unfamiliar areas to find these photographic gems!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/8e8fb4b0-9e88-486c-93af-7c803d4353ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hardin Simmons University 4 min drive \- 4.2 km - Abilene Christian University 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Moody Coliseum 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Hendrick Medical Center 5 min drive \- 2.3 km ### Getting around - Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Chick-fil-A 4 min drive - McDonald's - Whataburger 4 min drive - Braum's 4 min drive - Buffalo Wild Wings 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gem - Spacious 3/2 House near ACU Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! We stayed here for business and it was clean and comfortable. No complaints. Great access in a nice neighborhood. Kitchen was well equipped. Plenty of hot water in the baths. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Korbin W. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Clean, new , great. ##### Korbin W. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gailee c. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had a wonderful time. Your property had everything we needed! ##### gailee c. 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