[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home Vacation home in Abilene with kitchen ![Fridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101947100/101947002/2f689e5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101947100/101947002/9c4a7d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101947100/101947002/58175434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101947100/101947002/97227101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101950000/101947100/101947002/9572129c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home Welcome to our charming 1930's historic home that exudes the elegance reminiscent of the curator's daughter, Clare. Enjoy the high ceilings, and a delightful mix of grays, turquoises, greens, and peacock blues throughout the home. The front formal living room boast timeless charm, while the family/TV room at the back offers a cozy space. Enjoy the brick-paved terrace and shade trees in the backyard! Experience cottage allure with exceptional details in this unique getaway. This inviting space features three bedrooms, two with kings, one with a queen, and an additional space with a cozy single bed. Whether you’re unwinding in the king-sized comfort or enjoying the quaint ambiance of the queen room, each corner of this cottage is designed for relaxation. Discover the perfect blend of style and tranquility in this delightful retreat, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your stay. Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the entire property, ensuring a private and personalized experience during their stay. Nestled in the Historic Sayles District, this residence is conveniently situated near the universities, shops, restaurants, and various venues in Abilene. If this listing is unavailable for your specific dates, please inquire about a stay at one of our other Sayles Ranch homes. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Water park ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105530000/105525100/105525015/8ae2dbaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Estate Manor de Luxe Over Place Area - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews CA $160 CA $389 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=105525015&PinnedHotelID=105525015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111430000/111426200/111426139/c4e11815.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three Bedroom, Historic, Charming Spanish Villa in Abilene TX! 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b68b25x ## 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%7C32.43800%2C-99.74700&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zg7U7q4e1xQcd6oVAieYcinoT70=) Abilene, TX #### What's nearby - McMurry University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km - Hardin Simmons University - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Mall of Abilene - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Taylor County Expo Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km - Abilene Christian University - 7 min drive - 5.6 km #### Getting around - Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dixie Pig - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive - ‪Armando's - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home located? > Located in Downtown Abilene, this vacation 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 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage Clare - A Sayles Ranch Home Reviews 10 ### 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 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The location of this house was close to the AFB and the events we needed to attend. The house was comfortable.We look forward to going back to Texas and this home again in the future. ##### Linda H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela K. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Stay This home was perfect for our stay, the Christmas Tree was such a wonderful touch! ##### Angela K. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Jane P. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion Excellent all the way around! ##### Mary Jane P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie L. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully Decorated and Very Clean! Wonderful house. Very spacious and decorated in such a cute fashion! Check in and check out we're both very smooth. The extra touches llke a personalized Graduation sign for our daughter were above and beyond what was expected. Water bottles, sparkling cider, and coffee were a welcome treat! ##### Jamie L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Breanna S. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So charming Our stay was amazing. The house was so charming with so much character! Lovely quite neighborhood in such a cute town! Would definitely stay here again. ##### Breanna S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie S. Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and Welcoming Pictures accurate. Clean and well equipped. We spent a lot of time at the house hanging out with family and having meals. Really enjoyed our stay. Nathan and DJ made sure we felt welcomed, even having ballpark snacks for us as they knew we were in town to watch my daughter games at McMurry. ##### Leslie S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelica O. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The neighborhood was quiet. The house was comfortable. Thank you ! ##### Angelica O. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela B. Dec 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving get away This property was perfect for part of my family to stay in over the Thanksgiving weekend and celebrate a family birthday with brunch. The house was very comfortable and spacious and the decor puts it over the top! The neighborhood was perfect! The hosts were great to work with and communicated check in and check out clearly and way in advance. We will rent this property again. ##### Angela B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renae R. Apr 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage This property is very well kept and really cute. ##### Renae R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luanna C. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luey and Papa Camp We had a wonderful time at this cute and well appointed cottage. It was perfect for our family to hang out with each other or go into separate rooms when needing different spaces and areas. We absolutely will be back. ##### Luanna C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous! Everything about this house was just absolutely adorable. The attention to detail and all of the seating areas the collections the rooms that thread of teal all throughout was just awesome. The only thing that we would change would be to put in adult size toilets. ##### Melissa P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy B. Mar 15, 2025 #### Music with friends Cottage Clare was the perfect place to meet and visit with friends in Abilene, TX. We had a party of 4 adults. Finding a VRBO with our preference of king beds isn’t always easy. The Clare Cottage has three. We walked through the house admiring the perfect eclectic decor. We all commented on the quiet older neighborhood one of the guys enjoyed a morning walk. Communication was prompt and a replacement coffee maker was brought after realizing the current one wasn’t working. The cottage has all the tech needed nowadays. Our only disappointment was we had to leave a day early. ##### Nancy B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding party attendees, including bride and mother of the bride. When the four of us staying at Cottage Clare walked in we all immediately giggled delightfully. Three of us want to move into it permanently. The decorations are quirky, beautifully color coordinated and obviously done by someone who enjoyed making it all work. There are interesting things to see and explore but decorated in such a tasteful fun way. There is a cute trike on top of the fridge!! Besides the charming bones and timeless character, (it’s an older but well cared for home) the beautiful painted floors, the amazing colorful chandeliers, the house was very spacious but still cozy. Two of the beds are huge but all the beds were extremely comfortable. Julie took care of all our needs. She went above and beyond with such kindness and professionalism. Julie is by far the best manager I have dealt with at any vacay rental place. The house was stocked with everything anyone could need with plenty of back ups. I want to return, and often. ##### Chris B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth J. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place This cottage was advised just like the pictures, comfortable beds and very unique. We would stay there again. ##### Kenneth J. 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