Perched on the side of a Mesa, this country house offers an escape to nature with hiking trails, a fire pit, and waterfall fountain. Take in the spectacular views overlooking Abilene while enjoying games on the patio or spotting wildlife from the front feeder. The spacious 3-bedroom home features an open dining room and full kitchen.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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.
Dug Out Hideaway
Country house on the side of a Mesa. Hiking, and a spectacular view with fire pit, waterfall fountain, kids fort & a patio full of games. The home overlooks the city of Abilene with beautiful night skies. The front patio overlooks the wildlife feeder where you can see wild boar, deer, and other animals. Hiking through the cedar forest holds adventure behind every tree.
The 2000 sq. ft. 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house features an open dining room, full kitchen, and Livingroom. The kitchen bar seats 8 and the table seats 4. We have a propane grill on the back patio and a mesquite log grill at the firepit to cook those mouthwatering steaks. Fiber Optic WiFi with a smart TV that has all the available TV apps. Just use your own login. Direct TV is available in both Living Room and Patio Livingroom has worry free electric fireplace with heater. It also has both a couch and loveseat that folds down into a double and twin bed. Futon in Master Bedroom fold down into a Queen bed. The couch in the dining area also folds down into a queen bed. If guests double up in the King and Queen beds, we can sleep 11 people, although we have a maximum capacity of 10. Air mattress is available for an extra $10/night.
Guests can hike on all trails around the house. Fishing pond is not available due to drought. We have a small desk with plugins in the master bedroom available for those guests that need to check in with work. HVAC ducts have Reme-Halo system that kills viruses, mold, & bacteria. We want your stay safe and sleep in a clean air environment. Two SkeeterVacs helps control mosquitoes for an enjoyable outside experience.
Two dogs maximum are welcome. The back yard is fenced for them to play. There is no property fences, so please keep your dog on a leash if it tends to wonder off. Wild animals are on the property, including porcupines. Be careful that your dog stays close or is on a leash to avoid contact with the wild animals. Dogs must be in the back yard or in a kennel if you leave them alone at the Hideaway. Dog droppings must be cleaned up by departure date. The $50 fee for dogs should be paid through the Vrbo app.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. No shooting or hunting on property. Any damages are the responsibility of the guest.
Check in time is 5:00 pm and checkout time is 10:30am
The extra $50 cash pet cleaning fee is due upon arrival.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Tuscola, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Winery at Willow Creek and Cinemark Century Abilene 12 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Abilene State Park and Kirby Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Prime Time Family Entertainment Center, or check out an event or a game at Rose Park Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tuscola travel guide
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Buffalo Gap Historic Village, Kirby Lake, and Abilene Regional Medical Center. Prime Time Family Entertainment Center and Mall of Abilene are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Dug Out Hideaway Reviews
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We had a wonderful stay! Monte & Sherry were so kind and even baked fresh cookies for us! The bed and sheets were very comfortable and everything was very clean. Our dog Roxi loved it too!
Great location, very quiet and secluded. Host left a handmade pumpkin roll in the refrigerator that we forgot about until the morning we were leaving. Back porch area was very nice and a great place to hang out while grilling.
Our stay was amazing! The property was so relaxing, the back porch is a great spot to bbq and unwind. We felt right at home and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay a few minutes from Abilene. We will definitely book again!
Had a great stay. The views are wonderful and we watched thunderstorms roll in from mines away. The porch is comfortable and so is the house. Kitchen was well appointed.
Our family enjoyed our stay so much we were not ready to leave! It was so comfortable and we definitely felt at home. The views are truly Gods work! Thank you again for sharing The Dug Out Hideaway with us!
Great property, clean and comfortable- suited our needs perfectly!
Wish we had a little more time to explore the property….it has so much to offer
Highly recommend and we will be back the next time through!!
This property was a great getaway out of town, but not too far. It was extremely tidy and clean and the owners added special little touches that made it seem very personal. The view was especially lovely. I would stay here again if in the area.
Enjoy the quiet nights, stars, gorgeous scenery, and a perfect quaint clean house! It has an amazing patio front and back! Hosts were fantastic! I cannot recommend this place enough!
I great place to gather with a family or small group. Very private and quiet. Away from town but close enought to be convenient. Our host was so nice and welcoming.
Had an amazing time with family and friends. The views were beautiful and it was so peaceful. We loved the hiking around the grounds. Easy to get to and the house was very clean and spacious. We will definitely be booking this place again.
Monte had everything prepared for us. One of the best VRBO experiences I have ever had. The views were incredible and the area quiet. My wife and son found fossilized shells and different rocks while exploring.
Wonderful place to stay. Didn't get a chance to explore much due to social obligations. Only 6 minutes from my family's house. So very convenient. I will keep this location saved for future family events.
My family and I were very pleased with our stay. The views surrounding the property were beautiful and relaxing. It almost had a colorado mountain feel. The weather was cool which made it better. We really appreciated the pumpkin roll and coffee provided.
This is such a wonderful place to stay!! We always love it here with its wonderful view, its quiet and peaceful. It’s an amazing house with plenty of room. Than my you!!!
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cabin. We had everything we needed! The home was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed the beautiful view with our coffee in the morning. My family enjoyed exploring the grounds, visiting the fort and playing games outside. We would be happy to book again; it was lovely!
Had to book this very comfortable country place again for our visit to Buffalo Gap. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the view of the valley, wild life and quiet country living. Never disappoints!
Such a nice change of pace from the busy streets of Abilene but close enough to go out to eat and come back. If we wanted to cook we could have but we didn’t have to this trip. We are ready to go back and share it with our children.
Our cousins reunion found the perfect place to enjoy a comfortable ranch style home with all the essentials and very pleasant hosts. There was room to spread out on a deck and a patio and all kinds of nature to hike, fly kites, play games and take in the big sky of West Texas. Loved it!!!
We had a great stay. It was so quiet and peaceful. The only downfall is we felt we did not spend enough time there! We were there for my son’s wedding so we were busy with activities and did not get to really enjoy the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. I loved all of the fall decorations and my son took the cookies for hisself. If we have to be in that area for anything, we will definitely be staying with you!
I cannot say enough good things about this property. The house was spotless and well-appointed. The kitchen was obviously stocked by someone who actually cooks and had nice pots and pans and every utensil and dish you could possibly want or need. It's a quiet and very peaceful spot in the country, but close enough to town. The kids and grand kids loved to hike the trails and explore. Beautiful scenic views day and night. I highly recommend!
From the moment we pulled up to the property, we were impressed. The views were breathtaking, from the overlook of the mesa to the mountain background with the rock fountain in the backyard. My son and nephew had a blast exploring all over the mountain trails, hiding out in the fort, and fishing in the lake. Your home was equipped with everything we could think of and many things we didn't know we needed. The house was incredibly clean, and well taken care of. We were able to have our family all gathered in your home and made such incredible memories. Thank you for being such amazing hosts. We will be back!!