[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gathering Place- with Arcade! Family-friendly vacation home in Abilene with a water park ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111852100/111852007/f55cad87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111852100/111852007/992b728c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111852100/111852007/5ae619aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111852100/111852007/bdd1acb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111852100/111852007/78522f75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a playground at The Gathering Place- with Arcade!. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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 Gathering Place- with Arcade! Close to all the best restaurants in town, The Mall of Abilene, Movie Theatre, Strips Malls, Red Bud Park 3 blocks away (Playground, 5 miles of paved walking track, outdoor fitness center, prairie dog park! SPLASH PAD!!), YMCA of Abilene. GREAT LOCATION. $200/pet/stay \-Quiet+Safe Neighborhood \-Free WiFi \-Smart TV’s in all rooms \-COFEE BAR \-2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Full, 4 Twins, 1 pullout couch \-Fire Pit+Outdoor Lighting \-Foosball \-Trampoline \-Kitchen Utensils and Cookware \-Grill+Utensils \-Washer+Dryer ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Single level property - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Foosball table - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 2,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88640000/88635500/88635490/7dcc911f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### King Bed Entire Home with Kitchen near ACU Abilene, Zoo Abilene - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=88635490&PinnedHotelID=88635490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106389600/106389522/fabb1e56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large 4-bd 3 bath home + bonus room. 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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 ![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%7C32.41169%2C-99.77090&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RJREdC5rZBMZR8-TvZR3p5alnYs=) Abilene, TX #### What's nearby - Mall of Abilene - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - McMurry University - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Dyess Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 6.8 km - Taylor County Expo Center - 9 min drive - 13.1 km - Abilene Christian University - 12 min drive - 10.4 km #### Getting around - Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk - ‪Rosa's Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gathering Place- with Arcade! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### 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!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Gathering Place- with Arcade! located? > This family-friendly Abilene vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cinemark Century Abilene 12 and Mall of Abilene. Wildflower Day Spa and McMurry University are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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