A family-friendly home that combines Texas practicality with subtle coastal touches. Open floor plan, functional kitchen, and the kind of space where groups can spread out without stepping on each other.
The main living area flows naturally from kitchen to dining to living room—no cramped hallways or furniture Tetris required. The kitchen actually works for cooking with full-size appliances, real counter space, and storage that makes sense.
Three bedrooms handle different sleeping needs: master with king bed and desk area, comfortable queen guest room, and a kids' room with bunk beds featuring an impressive underwater mural that tends to settle bedtime negotiations quickly. Two full bathrooms prevent morning bottlenecks.
The covered back patio extends your space outdoors, and the fenced yard gives kids and pets room to roam while adults supervise from the shade.
What Works Here
Kitchen designed for actual cooking, not just coffee making
Open layout without feeling like a hotel lobby
Dedicated workspace for remote work needs
Kids' room that doubles as entertainment
Outdoor space that handles Texas weather swings
Two living areas when everyone needs different things
Practical Stuff
Full kitchen with dishwasher and full-size appliances
Fast WiFi throughout the house
Washer and dryer
Central air and heat
Two driveway parking spots
Fenced backyard
Downtown Cultural District (5 minutes, 2.5 miles)
Everman Park with Dr. Seuss sculptures - 5 mins
Frontier Texas! interactive museum - 6 mins
The Grace Museum - 5 mins
Historic Paramount Theatre - 6 mins
ArtWalk (second Thursday monthly) - 5 mins
Family Attractions
Abilene Zoo (hand-feed giraffes!) - 8 mins, 4 miles
Adventure Cove (bowling, mini golf, laser tag) - 12 mins, 6 miles
Abilene State Park (swimming, fishing, trails) - 20 mins, 16 miles
Outdoor Activities
Lake Fort Phantom Hill (fishing) - 25 mins, 15 miles
Fort Phantom Hill historic ruins - 25 mins, 15 miles
Live Oak Golf Course - 15 mins, 8 miles
Entertainment & Events
Abilene Convention Center - 6 mins, 3 miles
Taylor County Expo Center (rodeos, fairs) - 15 mins, 8 miles
SoDA District (wineries, breweries, restaurants) - 10 mins, 5 miles
Shopping & Dining
Major shopping and restaurants - 5-15 mins
Local food trucks and craft breweries - Various locations
Grocery stores and necessities - 5-10 mins
House Rules
No smoking inside (patio available)
Pets welcome with prior notice and deposit
Quiet hours 10 PM - 7 AM out of respect for neighbors
8 guest maximum
No parties or large gatherings
