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Cozy apartment in downtown Abilene, welcome to the back porch!

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Abilene, TX
  • Place, Abilene Christian University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Moody Coliseum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Cozy apartment in downtown Abilene, welcome to the back porch!

Located in Abilene, this fabulous apartment is a soothing retreat. You will feel instantly at home. With a bathroom featuring a shower, hand soap and a hair dryer, you'll have everything you need to unwind after a day of exploring. It even has a fully stocked kitchen with coffee and bottled water. There is an additional living space with a comfortable queen bed that will provide ample room for guests to relax and recharge. We'll be available via messaging to answer any questions during your visit.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Abilene Christian University. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, living room, and Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Abilene Christian University and 8 minutes from Abilene Zoo
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Abilene apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

When booking please make sure to list all tenets. If any other guests are brought and not listed there will be a charge of $25 per extra guest.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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.

Cozy apartment in downtown Abilene, welcome to the back porch! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying here, so comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect! House was stocked well and overall a cozy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna Pipkin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, clean and comfortable. Great location. Perfect experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The apartment had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience: easy instructions for entry/departure, clean, more space than even anticipated (or needed), and great location! Will definitely be back, especially as hotel prices are soaring!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
We found everything as comfortable as if we were home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This listing was perfect for my stay in Abilene! The details were excellent for my arrival and I felt like I was staying at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is very central to town and lots of things accessible such as restaurants and grocery shopping. The expo center and zoo are less than 10 minutes away. Really a great place when you need to be on a trip and still function as a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while picking up or dropping off daughter at ACU. I live too far away to do a round trip in one day. This place was perfect for staying near ACU campus!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feliciano M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was one of the best I have stayed in so far. Easy check in and out. They had everything you would have needed if you forgot something. Location was great for us. I would definitely love to stay here again if it is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing - clean, quiet and cozy place - offered water & ice which was a nice touch! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Back Porch was a great experience! The place was very clean, everything worked well. It was chilly outside but the heaters made the inside super cozy in no time at all! I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a comfortable place to stay in Abilene for a great price! I will probably use this property for all my stays every time I visit Abilene moving forward, I enjoyed it that much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything I needed was easily found, comfortable accommodations. Host was so kind. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a nice little place, I would recommend and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Len H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great for my son. Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

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

Great place with a convenient location

Great place close to ACU, downtown area, etc... . Lots of room as well that provided what we needed for our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location! Very clean location, quick access to local stores and restaurants, and located in a safe neighborhood. We would definitely book again here:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Quiet weekend getaway

The apartment was clean, well stocked, quiet and comfy. We absolutely enjoyed our whole weekend and it had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. The management was super nice and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet N.

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

Spacious and Clean!

I was more than impressed with this place. Very clean and roomy. Everything was in working order, and cozy! Quiet and safe neighborhood. We were by several food places! I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana E.

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

Nice little place!

Private yard, comfortable beds, clean and smelled amazing. Fridge stocked with water. Needs more coffee mugs, but otherwise great for our family attending a Hardin Simmons football game.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We used an odd Keurig selection (provided by host) which produced a burnt smell. After checking out we were told we were being charged the extra cleaning fee for smoking in the unit (which never happened). Tried calling Vrbo and could not understand one word the rep was saying. It’s too bad a trip to see our son in the Air Force ended with such dishonesty. Nice scam VRBO!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott B.

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

Great location

This is a great alternative to a hotel. We were in town for Abilene Christian University Homecoming to visit our college kid and it was close to campus and very convenient. Good neighborhood, close to restaurants and downtown. The only critical point I would have was the hotwater ran out on our shower about 5 minutes into it which was not a big deal for a man who takes a quick shower but was problematic for my wife and teenager.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026