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Life is short - why not stay someplace unique?

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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 - why not 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 approximately 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
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

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)

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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

Pets not 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • Paramount Theatre - 10 min walk
  • Hardin Simmons University - 4 min drive
  • Abilene Christian University - 4 min drive
  • Hendrick Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • McMurry University - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Pig - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Familia Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Popular Bakery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is short - why not stay someplace unique? pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life is short - why not stay someplace unique??

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is short - why not stay someplace unique??

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life is short - why not stay someplace unique? located?

Located in the heart of Abilene, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Grace Museum, Center for Contemporary Arts, and Frontier Texas. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Paramount Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Life is short - why not stay someplace unique? Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Search no more, this place is perfect and unique!
This warehouse loft is immaculate, the perfect open floorplan and room for everyone. This place was so much fun to stay at. You are within walking distance to many fun restaurants, boutiques and coffee shops downtown. Do not let the deserted look of the warehouse concern you, nor the 32 steps. The steps are not bad at all and once you open the door, a beautiful loft awaits you. Melissa and her husband were so helpful and accommodating. They had special treats waiting for us and included the most personal touches for our stay. Do not hesitate to book this place, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Warehouse
Pictures do not do this property justice! It absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this property to anyone headed to the area! The management is awesome! One minor hiccup & Melissa was there in a snap & took care of everything! This is a perfect, perfect rental!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Big space and quiet.
RIght in the heart of Abilene so everything was easy access and only a short drive away. Large space with plenty of room to spread out. Management was 5 stars and always available. Will be back on my next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Find in Abilene
This was truly top3 places I have stayed in the world. I loved the area and layout and the ambiance of the space. Host was amazing. Kept great communication with me prior and during the stay. Host went far and beyond with a personalized welcome sign and some snacks for the kids. My three year old enjoyed the kids books and feel we read them at least 5 times. Great place and will be definitely staying there again when we return to Abilene.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were excellent
I have stayed at several VRBO’s this one exceeds the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
COOL PALCE TO STAY!
Everything about this property was wonderful. It was a neat experience staying in a renovated warehouse. Walking distance to The Mill. This is a must stay at when in Abilene.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Surprise!!!!
We had such a wonderful time. Melissa is by far the best VRBO manager I have ever worked with. She went out of her way to make sure everything was well communicated and ready for our arrival. Don’t let the warehouse exterior decor fool you. Once you step inside it is amazingly decorated and comfortable. Our stay was perfect in every way!!!!!!! The entire loft was immaculately clean!! Should we ever make it back to Abilene, we will never stay anywhere else!! Thank you Melissa!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Savhanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A weekend of royalty
This was by far, the best VRBO experience we have had. Melissa was very communicative throughout the whole process, the loft was in immaculate shape, and snacks and drinks were there for our hungry teenagers. They had a great welcoming card, along with a personalized paper with our names on it, made everything feel like home! The loft had everything we needed and more and I loved the abundance amount of information that helped me from asking a ton of questions. Thank you for hosting our team and making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony B., Frisco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay for Golfing w/ Friends
Melissa and Shane have an outstanding property in the SODA district of Abilene that was a very will maintained luxurious 4 bedroom loft apartment that spacious and easily accommodated our needs. It is in a short walking distance to a brewery, pubs and nice local eateries. They are EXCELLENT hosts that went above and beyond to clearly communicate information about the accommodations as well as venues to try. Extra touches were given to provided us with snacks, drinks (water and sodas) and several personalized messages to make us feel welcome! I highly recommend this stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
3000 feet of perfectly located and stunning accomodations!
Host Melissa was fantastic in her response and warm interactions with me and our family. The property was absolutely perfect! Lots of clean and well appointed roominess for our large family celebrating our daughters ACU Graduation. I recommend this property with the highest praises!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022