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The Merch Perch - Abilene

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Merch Perch - Abilene

The Merch Perch is a beautiful historic home nestled in the heart of North Abilene with charm for days. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee on the wrap around porch or enjoy the evening grilling on the covered back patio. The inside of the house boasts a newly remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors throughout the common areas, and tasteful southern charm decor.

There is also a detached 1 bed 1 bath apartment (Merch Perch Mini) available for rent which can be rented at the same time for a discount.

This home features 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. One bedroom and bathroom reside on the main level and the other two are upstairs sharing a Jack & Jill bathroom. Bedrooms contain full sized bed, queen sized beds, and a Cordaroy convertible bean bag bed. Comfortably sleeps 5, but can accommodate more if sofas (4) and queen air mattress (1) are utilized. Guests will have access to the full house and yards.

There is also a detached 1 bed 1 bath apartment (Merch Perch Mini) available for rent, which can be rented at the same time for a discount.

Entire home and yards

Guests are encouraged to reach out via text with any questions or concerns throughout the duration of their stay.

The home features plentiful parking and is conveniently situated across from one of Abilene’s city bus stops allowing for ease of transportation should guests desire to leave the driving to someone else.
*Check-in is 3:00pm and check out is 10:00am. There is an additional fee for late check out, which is dependent upon length of delayed checkout and effect on cleaners and/or next guest arrival with a minimum fee of $50.
*If you encounter any issues during your stay, please notify us immediately so that we may assist in resolution. We want to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable and can only help that be the case if any unforeseen issues are promptly brought to our attention for resolve.
*We understand that accidents happen, but we ask that you inform us of any breaks or damages that occur prior to your checkout. In the event that the cost of damage repairs exceeds our insurance, guests will be billed for the cost of repairs and/or replacement.
*Parties or events are not permitted without host approval. Guests must request approval in advance for any unregistered guests visiting during daytime hours. The property allows for no more than 50 daytime guests at one time, upon host approval. Please note that there is a $10 fee assessed for any overnight guest beyond the 5th guest.
*This property maintains a no smoking policy. Violation of this house rule will incur a minimum fee of $300, in addition to any cost associated with cleaning the property and preparing it for subsequent guest stay(s).
*Pets are not permitted on the property. Violation of this house rule via evidence of unannounced pets on the property will incur a $300 charge, and guests may be subject to immediate eviction and cancellation of their stay without refund.
*Guests are permitted and encouraged to use whatever dish or cookware is needed throughout their stay, but we ask that you please wash any dirty dishes prior to check-out. Guests may also place them in the dishwasher and simply hit the start the cycle prior to check out.
*Guests are permitted and encouraged to use the outdoor barbeque grill, but are expected to clean the grill prior to checkout. An additional $50 charge will be incur for a barbeque grill left uncleaned.
*The property includes a staircase. Small children should never be permitted on the stairs without accompaniment or supervision of an adult. Parents/guardians are responsible for their child/children's safety while staying at the property.
*The property includes an upstairs balcony, on which guests could suffer injury should they not occupy the space with caution. No children should occupy the balcony without direct parent/guardian supervision.
*Before checking out, please pop your dirty linens into the washing machine, add one of the provided laundry detergent pods, and hit start to kick off a load of laundry!
*For guests that accumulate larger quantities of trash during their stay, there is a large trash can in the alleyway behind the property. Please feel free to dispose of any excess trash by placing it in that trash can.
*Guests will be supplied adequate linens for the number of guests identified on a reservation. Start up supplies such as k-cups, toilet paper, tissue, laundry pods, etc. will be provided, but guests are responsible for obtaining their own goods once the start up goods have been used. Locked supply and cleaning cabinets are to remain locked at all times and are not to be tampered with.

Upon booking this property, guests acknowledge that failure to follow any of these house rules is a breach of the terms and conditions of your reservation. If anything in the House Rules is unclear, please contact us promptly.
We reserve the right to evict any guest or visitor who fails to adhere to these House Rules.

Property manager

Nicole

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,605 square feet

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

168106

About the neighborhood

Map
TX, Abilene

What's nearby

  • Hardin Simmons University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hendrick Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paramount Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Abilene Christian University - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • McMurry University - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Merch Perch - Abilene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Merch Perch - Abilene?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Merch Perch - Abilene?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Merch Perch - Abilene located?

Situated in Abilene, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hardin Simmons University and Hendrick Medical Center. Alexander Clinic and Town and Country Drive-in are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Merch Perch - Abilene Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable with plenty of room
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid 70s retired female teachers
We had a wonderful visit. We did not leave but once to get ice and ride around. We just wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cozy!
Although we didn't have much time to spend there, The Merch Perch had everything we needed! Our stay was short, but very comfortable! Check in was a breeze and communication was great! If we are ever back in the area, this will be the first place we look back on!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Cute house. Really love the downstairs, especially the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
We had a lovely stay and it was a perfect location and close to ACU. The house is beautiful and unique and we were happy to have so much space. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay N., Fort Stockton, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Need to reach the host
I was told I could contact the host with issues. I tried all weekend to contact the host and the number listed is not a working number. Would really like to resolve an issue before leaving comments
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay!
We have stayed at this location multiple times now and it never fails to be a great time!! Great location for our activities, great atmosphere of the house and the owners are incredibly friendly and responsive! We plan on staying here, availability considered, everytime we find ourselves in Abilene!! Could not have been happier.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We booked this house last minute instead of a hotel during our daughter’s volleyball tournament weekend in Abilene. We were so glad we did!! When we first started getting into the neighborhood , it was kinda iffy!!😆 but the house ended up being great!! beautifully antique looking decor! Plenty of space ! Kitchen was stocked, even with coffee pods & creamer! The coffee pot worked really slow though , and had to use multiple pods. It probably just needs a good cleaning! This house would even be perfect for baby showers , bachelorette party , etc! Beds were comfortable, and plenty of extra linens! My kids loved the pull out bean bag as well, they are now asking for me to buy one! The bathroom downstairs could use some curtains, I didn’t want my kids using it due to being able to see in from outside! There is an apartment right beside with a man staying there. One of the upstairs bathroom doors lock needs to be fixed as well. Overall, this place reminded me of a cute bed & breakfast , and I would definitely stay here again! Oh and the hosts would respond almost instantly!! Book it , you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Madelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable house!
This house is so precious and the attention to detail was very evident. The hosts were incredible communicators - it was so easy to get questions answered immediately. We even asked if we could change out an air filter (we all have bad allergies) and the host offered to have someone come out immediately. We ended up just changing it ourselves because it was so simple but the effort/offer was not lost on us. With this house being so old, it was difficult to get BOTH the upstairs and downstairs temperatures to be comfortable simultaneously. Because of this, we had to run the window units upstairs and they messed with our allergies, but this is just our families experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf weekend and time to relax
This is a fantastic property. It was close to Dyess AFB which is where we golfed and the other purpose for our long weekend getaway was to relax. This house was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

D'Nae C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and pretty little home!
This is a beautiful and spacious home. Lots of different places to visit and connect with family and friends huge kitchen with tons of counter space to host, meals or potlucks huge backyard. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the breezeway under the cover can’t say enough about the host who was so communicative and nice, I am the kind of guest who brings their own Clorox wipes, /soaps, etc to any kind of rental. And I usually end up cleaning things like door handles, buttons, drawer pulls, remotes, etc. but this home was so clean even the baseboards were slick and span, no dust anywhere! I honestly cannot say enough about the wonderful condition of the property and the helpfulness of the owners will absolutely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Nights at Merch Perch
We had a great time lounging, cooking and visiting. We found everything neat, organized and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

David T.

Inside was GREAT!
First impressions are very important. When we drove up, the yard had not been mowed in a very long time. I was disappointed. Then we went in and it was decorated very well. Bed was comfortable. Kitchen was fully equipped. We overall enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very roomy!
We enjoyed our stay! Lots of room and everything we could think of was stocked. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shale W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, comfortable home
My son and I booked a hunting trip in nearby Anson/Hamlin. Since there’s no decent places to stay there, we decided to book a home in Abilene. The house is exactly as advertised. It’s clean, comfortable, with great air conditioning. We weren’t there too often, mostly at nights end, and during the day between hunts, but while we were there, I had no complaints. SW Crosby, Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri` C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Babyshower
This was such an AMAZING place to have my daughters babyshower. Or just an AMAZING PLACE period. It was so very peaceful, beautifully decorated/designed and very well kept. Our host was super helpful and very accommodating. Very much enjoyed everything about this stay/property. Will be visiting again!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Merch Perch Review
This house was great! Very spacious and clean. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
We really enjoyed our stay. House is really nice in a great location. Management was very easy to get in touch with and very responsive. Nothing negative to say at all about the property or our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
House was very surprising in size. Lots of room for a family. Very clean, easy to find and great communication. Online process was a breeze, no hiccups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The house was very clean, had anything we could possibly need & had phenomenal hosts!