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DOG FRIENDLY & REMODELED COZY COTTAGE

Holiday home in Abilene with kitchen and fireplace

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Escape to Jose and Tarae's, a home where comfort meets convenience. Unwind in the cozy living area with an electric fireplace or dine al fresco under romantic lighting in the private backyard, complete with a Volley Ball/Badminton court and BBQ grill. With fast WiFi, Roku-enabled TVs in every bedroom, and plush amenities like soft towels and comfortable mattresses.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DOG FRIENDLY & REMODELED COZY COTTAGE

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE. We thought carefully about what we liked best about other short term rentals we had stayed at in the past with our boys, then poured our hearts into this place while remodeling for months. Honestly we went overboard! Here's a list of all the gifts we want to give to our guests we blew coin on: This home is was professionally remodeled inside and out and also has a Volley Ball/Badminton court within a privacy fenced back yard. In that same back yard our guests can dine outside on new exterior furniture with a BBQ grill provided at night under romantic lighting strung up. Wireless WIFI @ 300 MBps, Roku as well as flat screen TVs in every bedroom and in the living are available. TV trays in the living, black out curtains in the blue bed as well as a desk for workers on the go. An electric fireplace will keep you very cozy in the living while you play plenty of games we have left. 7th person sleeps on the couch, sheets, blanket and pillow are in the 1st bedroom foot storage. The kitchen is stocked with everything including a crock pot and margarita glasses if you get the notion, everything but food, spices and someone to cook for you. The bath/shower combo has a fun shower head that lights up in a variety of colors and we have set up dispensers like a hotel for body wash, shampoo & conditioner. Double vanity for couples in a hurry to get going. The mattresses, sheets, comforters, towels, pillows were all selected because they are super soft and pretty. High flow fans were installed in the yellow and blue bedrooms for hotblooded guests or for those who want white noise while they sleep. The two car garage has electric doors for easy access. We installed security lights and cameras for additional guest safety. Oh, did I mention we allow dogs so long as our rules are followed strictly so the property is kept nice for the next guests? Yes we do for only an additional $40.00 fee for dog per visit! You are welcome here, this is your home away from home while you visit Abilene or just get away for a little bit. Come Escape to Jose and Tarae's.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping allowed inside only outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dogs must be kenneled if alone, $40.00 fee each

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Do not leave children under 13 alone here.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking/vaping allowed inside only outside.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • Hardin Simmons University - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dyess Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • McMurry University - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Hendrick Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Abilene Christian University - 9 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Belle's Chicken Dinner House - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DOG FRIENDLY & REMODELED COZY COTTAGE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at DOG FRIENDLY & REMODELED COZY COTTAGE ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOG FRIENDLY & REMODELED COZY COTTAGE ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DOG FRIENDLY & REMODELED COZY COTTAGE located?

Situated in Abilene, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Big Country Race Way, Town and Country Drive-in and Wildflower Day Spa. Rose Park Tennis Center is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

DOG FRIENDLY & REMODELED COZY COTTAGE Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and close to a lot of good places to eat
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee N.

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

Nice place if you need a short rental

We enjoyed our stay. The owners were easy to communicate with we needed more towels and they brought some over right away few little things but nothing to make us upset with our stay great place to stay while we were waiting to close on our house.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

May 2025

Cute house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Great place

Was perfect for me and will stay again
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

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

Comfortable Home regardless of location

Our stay was very comfortable and accommodating. Great communication from property manager. We were there to visit with Family that lives in Abilene, and they commented on the area not being safe; however, I truly did not ha e any concerns with the location and i would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rey O., Brazoria USA

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

Will come back again

Loved it. We had a nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Host goes above and beyond

The property was nice and the host goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is nice and you have everything you need. That was much appreciated and the VRBO worked perfectly for what my family and I needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

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

Perfect for our needs

This was a comfortable and convenient place for us to stay. It was easy to get around. We enjoyed our stay here and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our big family. Our 3 boys (toddlers) shared the one room and our 2 girls shared the room with the double beds. One bathroom was a little struggle but we were able to get by. Washer/dryer was definitely a plus! Kitchen was loaded with plenty of
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardy B.

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

Very Comfortable Property

Very nicely equipped kitchen, garage access was nice in the winter. The only note is the furnace is extremely loud if you stay in the primary bedroom. We turned the fan to the on position which helped to buffer the jet engine like charge up process and that was much better. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

LOVED IT!!!

THIS PLACE WAS VERY CLEAN AND HAD EVERYTHING THAT WE NEEDED FOR OUR WEEKEND STAY FOR OUTLAWS & LEGENDS FESTIVAL. A PLUS WAS IT WAS LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AWAY. WE WILL BE DEFINITLEY STAYING AGAIN.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

KIMBERLY B.

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

Vacay stay

Everything was very easy, when we arrived the property was clean and nicely appointed. We were in communication with the property manager before and during our stay any questions I had were answered quickly. The yard was awesome they recently put up a privacy fence which gave us and our dogs some seclusion.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Very nice little house

Neighborhood is pretty typical for Abilene. My husband went for a run one morning and several loose neighborhood dogs (friendly) followed him for about 1/4 mile before tiring of the idea and going back home. The house itself is extremely nice. There are TVs in every bedroom and the living room. Many nice touches throughout -- board games, bottled water in the fridge, snacks on the counter. We left several jackets behind and the host shipped them to us. Overall, an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

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

Weekend Trip

Clean, well kept place and property. Communication was great with owner. We had zero problems. Free snacks were left for us. Kids appreciated that, after a long trip! Had a few laundry pods available to use, we appreciated that! We were in town for a softball tournament, and I didn’t even think to bring any detergent. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Nice property for family visit

The owners have thought about family visits and deliver a nice property for that situation. Many thougthtful touches...a kettle (which we used many times), a stove/oven, a dishwasher, microwave, games/puzzles for family/children. Backyard and dishes for the pup. Snacks & water for the renters.These owners have been thoughtful in setting up this property. We didn't use the the nice table with umbrella in the yard...too hot, but it will be a nice space in more moderae weather. Lots of thought went into the set up of this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

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

Cute & Cozy Stay!

My boyfriend and I enjoyed a week in this cute home in Abilene while visiting family, and it was perfect for our stay! The host was very kind and accommodating and answered requests quickly! This home was cozy and inviting, had a full kitchen to cook in, a washer/dryer, and plenty of space to make ourselves at home. There was even a basket of snacks awaiting us in the kitchen, which was great after a long journey! The fenced in backyard felt very private and was decorated nicely. Although it was a bit chilly/windy for us to spend too much time outdoors, it was a great spot to sit with coffee in the morning when the weather allowed and I'm sure will be a nice spot to hang out in the summertime. The hosts truly thought of all the comforts and conveniences for their guests and we'll happy to book again when we come back to Abilene 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Julie L., Austin, Texas

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

Recently updated home

This is a cute little house in an older neighborhood that’s conveniently located within 10-15 mins of anywhere in Abilene. The owners have clearly put thought into making it a home away from home for their guests. The home was very clean, recently updated, and had what we needed for a weekend away. The first day of our stay, the area was experiencing some of the hottest days of the summer and the AC failed. Within less than 2 hours, the owners had brought over and installed window units for each bedroom and then had someone over to address the problem. While it was definitely an inconvenience, we know life happens. What was important was the owner was super responsive and did what they could to address the problem and did it very quickly. It was obvious they care about providing a great experience for their guests. We’d stay here again if visiting Abilene in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dean Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Weekend graduation with family, clean house.

The house was as advertised, newly remodeled and clean. Usable garage was an added help to us. Kitchen was good. Checking out was easy and did not require a ton of work on our part. The only negative about this place was in the beginning. We found the listing, paid for the 3 days and after we were paid up we got late notices saying we still owed another $180.00 which was another 40+ %. After communications with the owner, we found out there was a $20.00 per person per night charged called a "buddies fee" which was not advertised. It was very clear we could either pay the extra money or move on, cancel our reservation and find something else. Can't say I would have handled it that way if I were the owner. I think I would have just chalked it up to "growing pains" being new to the VRBO world. We did get a new listing discount up front that made the price even better but then we had to pay another $180.00. At the end of the day, the place worked for us, it was clean and we got through 2 graduations in 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen V.

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

Dog friendly yard

The property was just what we needed for our short stay in Abilene. We always travel with our dogs and this location made that possible. The yard is a nice size for the dogs to be out in.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025