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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
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Abilene, TX
  • Popular LocationAbilene Christian University4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHendrick Medical Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaylor County Expo Center5 min drive
  • AirportAbilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)9 min drive

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About the area

Abilene

Heart of Abilene.Your stay at this Abilene vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Grace Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts. Frontier Texas and National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hardin Simmons University - 4 min drive
  • Abilene Christian University - 4 min drive
  • Hendrick Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • McMurry University - 4 min drive
  • Taylor County Expo Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 18 min walk
  • Galveston Seafood - 2 min drive
  • La Familia Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • The Local - 10 min walk
  • Grain Theory - 9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Life is short - stay someplace unique!

This near century old manufacturing warehouse is home to a newly renovated 3,000 sq ft loft apartment in the SoDA district. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is just across the tracks from downtown. The Dodge Jones Center, ACU, Hardin-Simmons, and the Expo Center are just about three miles away.

We fell in love with this building almost thirty years ago and have tried to create a home that is comfortable while preserving some of the unique features of its history.

We work hard to take care of our loft and guests to ensure they have a wonderful stay and would love to host you. We love hospitality and pray for sweet moments and safe travels for all. If you need a place to have a party, we aren't a good match for you for this stay, but maybe next time!

Thanks for considering us in your search.
Please do not hesitate to give a shout if you have any questions or concerns.

Other details.

An ozone machine with UV is used as part of our regular cleaning procedures. ALL bedding, mattress protectors, pillow protectors, and throws are washed between guests.

-Smart lock/keypad check in
-New mattresses and linens
-65" ROKU TV in the living room
-55" ROKU TV in the master bedroom
-10' tall windows fitted with blackout shades
-Fast WiFi -New washer and drier
-Additional Q and T mattresses available upon request (real mattresses on frames, not inflatable) ($75 set up charge/each + $25/night/bed)

-Mini-split units in the two bedrooms with full windows, standing fans in the remaining two

-Bedside table lamps with USB ports
-White noise machines
-Full length mirrors
-Plenty of seating

We live a few minutes away should you need anything. You aren't likely to see us, but we may need to access the space behind the unit to retrieve a tool via the hallway alongside the unit.

The downstairs is currently a working warehouse.
Please don't park in front of the dock or the double /roll up doors or you may be asked to move your vehicle.

Please note-

The listed rate is for six guests. There is a $25/night/guest charge for each registered guest over six. Having the rate set for six guests helps us not completely price out smaller groups. The additional charge over six guests helps get the Loft in line with what would be the standard rate if we charged every group regardless of size for say 8-10 guests which would allow for extra use, wear and tear, consumables, cleaning, etc. Please see house rules for unregistered guest charges.

The building is nearly a century old in WEST Texas. While every care is taken to thoroughly clean the loft, there are small places, especially in and around the windows where a little dust can enter your space where original features of the building remain.

The warehouse is located near railroad tracks; you can hear trains pass by. There are noise machines in each bedroom.

We would love to host you. Please give a shout if you have any questions or concerns.

Property manager

Melissa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation celebration
Fantastic property. Details all included. Host was great at communicating and had small details that showed she cared about our visit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surprise!!!
We were a little nervous when we pulled up to a warehouse. It is in a part of downtown that is being redone. One street over was a coffee shop, restaurants, and stores. Once we got inside...it was just like the pictures!!! Absolutely beautiful and very spacious. We had 6 adults staying and we had plenty of room. The owner went out of her way and left us a personal note, snacks, water/cokes in the frig, and a scrabble sheet with all our names. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Stay
Enjoyed the unusual environment of the warehouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loft Living
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was wonderful experiencing loft life. We would totally do it again if we’re ever in the Abilene area. Highly rated that you stay at this property. If we could give it higher than a 5 star rating we would! We were even given snacks and drinks, bathrooms were stocked with shower supplies!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Unique Stay
My family and I greatly enjoyed the Warehouse Loft. It was so unique, yet so cozy - it felt like home! Melissa, the host is Amazing! She has thought of everything to make your stay perfect. Her communication is spot-on too! With our daughter being a freshman at ACU, we look forward to many more stays at the loft!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Experience
From the moment we booked this loft, Melissa was responsive to our needs and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. We were there with our 16 month old grandson and Melissa provided a pack and play as well as a high chair and toys. Above and beyond. The loft is so spacious and well appointed! Special touches such as snacks and drinks, a hand written note and a welcome sign customized to why we were visiting Abiliene... and so many extra touches...too many to mention. Location was great!! Walking distance to restaurants, bars, and fun places. We will definitely be back whenever we are in Abilene. Thanks, Melissa!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warehouse Stay
The warehouse was very well appointed, and we enjoyed our time there. We were in Abilene for a work trip, but were able to relax and spread out in the evening in the spacious accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Comfort & Wonderful Hosts
This welcoming loft is pristine, comfortable and exceeded all of our expectations. The location was great. Easy walking distance to restaurants and coffee. Just a quick drive to Taylor Telecom Arena. Our kind hosts anticipated every need and fully explained all that we needed to know about their cool property before we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully Unique Downtown Condo
My family of four thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in Abilene. The warehouse condo was very well appointed and comfortable. The owner added small details that really made an impact. She had a welcome sign made with our names on it. There were snacks laid out for the taking and drinks in the fridge. She also left us a handwritten thank you note for choosing her place. The location was right across the railroad tracks from downtown Abilene where there are lots of restaurants, drinking establishments, bakeries, coffee shops, and boutiques. I was surprised at how nice the downtown area was. I had no expectations before going to Abilene. We would most definitely stay at the warehouse condo again and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time.
No issues, very nice and clean. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023