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Country Cottage By the Pool

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Pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Kirby Lake
    7 min drive
  • Abilene Regional Medical Center
    10 min drive
  • Pizza Pro
    11 min walk
  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Living area

Iconic West Texas Sunset and Scenic Views

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (3)
The price is €409
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Iconic West Texas Sunset and Scenic Views

About this property

Country Cottage By the Pool

The “Cottage" is a private one bedroom, one bathroom guest house with a full kitchen that overlooks the backyard pool. Equipped with high speed internet for streaming or if working during your stay is a must! The house is situated on 40 acres outside the city limits of Abilene, Texas near Potosi. When you arrive, you may see horses grazing in the pastures or be met by two friendly Collie’s (think Lassie dogs) &/or Major the barn cat! We hope that our guests enjoy the peaceful country all while being minutes from entertainment, restaurants, airport & hospitals. The Cottage is perfect for college parents, vacationers, couples or anyone just needing to relax, restore & rejuvenate!

-There will be an additional fee for guests not included on the initial reservation that come to swim. This also must be cleared by management before their arrival.

-Please note that this house is in the country. We do get wasps, bees & ants around the pool especially during the peak of summer. Coyotes also bark & howl at night. Please understand that hosts cannot be expected to control pests or nuisances such as these. Thank you for understanding.
During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be close to Kirby Lake. You'll find features such as a water park.
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 7 minutes by car from Kirby Lake and 10 minutes from Abilene Regional Medical Center
Country Cottage By the Pool offers its guests a water park.

This Abilene guest house is smoke free.

Property manager

Heather Waddington

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Pool
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: All children must be supervised by an adult.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Country By The Pool Abilene
Country Cottage By The Pool Abilene
Country Cottage By The Pool Guesthouse
Country Cottage By The Pool Guesthouse Abilene

Country Cottage By the Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G., Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
World Youth Roughstock Finals
In town from Oklahoma, as my grandson qualified for his second rough stock finals in Abilene. Cute cottage with pool access and outdoor seating ( we enjoyed our morning coffee by the pool ). Communication with owner was received in timely manner with all inquiries addressed. Host was present and graciously accommodated my grandchildren with items to enjoy in the pool. Cottage was very clean and decorated very stylish. Area is quiet. We love animals and enjoyed loving on Major, the cat, as well as Molly & Clancy- the canine greeting crew! Everyone enjoyed cooling off in the pool, especially the grandchildren. We plan to stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
cozy and quiet. It was great for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage by the pool
We had a wonderful New Year's weekend at this location. Heather and Buddy are the premium Hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool House, home away from home
My family enjoyed having a place to just be while visiting family in Abilene. My husband worked during the day from the pool house, while me and my daughter spent time with family. It was great to be in the country and be so close to a city at the same time. We had privacy but had quick easy communication for anything we needed. I miss being greeted by Major the cat now that I’m home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Our trip was short but, very relaxing. The hosts were very kind and accommodating. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri S., Maryland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Charming!
We had a wonderful time at the cozy and charming Pool House. A comfortable bed, a beautifully decorated living space, and a kitchen & bathroom stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided by Heather. Her and her family were also such amazing hosts, they made us feel like family! Being able to use the large inground pool during some very hot days in Texas was a huge bonus to our booking, Heather even encouraged us to invite our family, who live in the area, over for a swim. We were able to relax in the peaceful country setting, and we were even lucky enough to hold some baby chicks that were new to their household! The whole experience made this one of our most favorite bookings!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Cottage
This is a lovely and peaceful place to stay in. The host is excellent and communicates well. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a country experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Getaway
Heather and her husband were beyond accommodating, very friendly and communicative. They made sure we had everything we needed while still respecting our privacy. The property itself is a fully equipped lovely little pool house set in the scenic country. It was clean, warm and welcoming with the cutest decor. The horses are beautiful to watch, and the other animals kept us company while we were spending time outside. We are animal lovers so this was an added bonus for us - plus they were all loving and well behaved, especially around our 4 year old son. If you aren’t comfortable around animals, I’m sure they would figure something out so they weren’t in your way. The pool is a great size, about 5 FT deep, nice and cold. My four year old was a last minute surprise on this trip, so when I messaged Heather to apologize and let her know we’d pay extra, she insisted it was fine and there would be no added charge. For the price, the hospitality, and the amenities- I would definitely recommend this little getaway to anyone needing to stay in the Abilene area. Thank you so much for everything Heather & Buddy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Place was immaculate! It eas so clean and sheets and towels smelled so good! Beautiful pool view. She had breakfast food and snacks for us. Was able to park under carport out of the weather. I could go on and on!!! We both really enjoyed our stay, was very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, Woodland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, run by lovely people. My husband and I were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place for two
Heathers property is beautiful and the little house on her property where we stayed was perfect for us while visiting family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, comfortable retreat
This was the quiet, retreat I needed on a trip that was not for fun. The bed is extremely comfortable, and I slept well every night. The kitchen was well equipped and stocked with coffee. Heather is a marvelous host, with fast, easy, friendly communication. It’s a 10-20 minute drive to Abilene depending on where you’re going, but that’s not too bad. And the stars at night are worth it
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nellie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting my son stationed at Dyess AFB.
We loved this place. The sun rises and sun sets will not disappoint. The pool house was super clean and very well maintained. Check in and out process was very easy. Loved that Major the cat kept us company!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene stay!
Beautifully renovated pool house comes with all the amenities you need. Warm, quiet country setting gives one a memorable experience. Host Heather is tremendous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Easy communication with the owner, lovely property in the country with sheep, dogs, horses, and relaxing in the pool on hot days makes this property a perfectly, lovely getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a great time staying at this cute pool cottage. It was a nice relaxing weekend in the Texas countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Stay
This property was very peaceful, clean, and comfortable. The pool was well taken care of. The animals were nice to watch grazing. Everything we needed while there was available. Also, we thoroughly enjoyed having the country with the conveniences of Abilene nearby. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a great stay! Property was clean and the pool was cool. Thank you so much for your hospitality and answering questions so quickly. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
Adorable place to stay and relax
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It gave us the opportunity to rest and relax...swim if we wanted too and enjoy the farm animals...a definite place to go in the country...hosts were professional and friendly...we had an awesome stay, will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!!
We had a very relaxing stay. Very clean and the hostess family is so welcoming!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen and Janie J., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, wonderful hosts and wonderful place!
What a wonderful stay! We enjoyed everything about our stay here at the Country Cottage! Great communication from host and easy access. Everything we needed was available at the cottage. The full kitchen was very nice too! Everything was clean and comfortable. Everything worked properly. The location of the property is easy to access and a only a short drive to Abilene. There are a couple restaurants / bars and a brewery nearby too. The farm property is very nice and quiet. We enjoyed seeing the farm animals too. The host and their family are very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed greatly getting to know them as new friends. We would definitely stay here again, and highly recommend this rental cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER R.

Liked: Cleanliness
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Farmhouse by the pool. It was above and beyond our expectations in all aspects! Can not rave enough about how delightful Heather is. She was splendid from the greeting until we said goodbye and everything in between.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage/Pool House
Amazing host! Always available on property! Extremely clean! Pool house is more like a cozy cottage! Everything provided from kitchen everything to towels to fireplace and tv games! Swimming pool! Beautiful sunrise from bedroom! Very quiet location. Host even provided a parking spot under covered carport and tray of snacks in kitchen! We enjoyed our visit so much! Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Very Relaxing
We could not have picked a more beautiful and relaxing place to stay in Abilene. It was so peaceful and quiet. So very clean and welcoming. Heather was right there for anything we may have needed. We would like to stay there again and again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021