Blue Willow Country Cottage

Summary:
📚Many books, articles and songs were written within these walls. Enjoy the sounds of nature, views of hummingbirds and the most beautiful sunsets when you stay here. It is the ideal place to get away from the busy and fast pace world and just relax. This little cottage is ideal for writers as it has a beautiful writing space with a view of nature to inspire you as you meet its beautiful panoramic views of the sunset, inspiring you to let your creativity soar in this little country sanctuary❤️

The Space:
3 bedroom
1 Bath
1 acre of country space
Outdoor picnic tables and space to be inspired

Guest Access:
You may use any space within the fenced area.

Getting Around:
Blue Willow Country Cottage — A Quiet Escape in the West Texas Countryside

Blue Willow Country Cottage offers a true country retreat, tucked away on a quiet rural road northeast of Abilene. Surrounded by open land and big Texas skies, this is the perfect spot to slow down, relax on the porch, and enjoy some genuine peace and quiet — while Abilene's restaurants, culture, and attractions remain within a comfortable 20-30 minute drive.

🍽️ Restaurants

Twisted Root Burger Co. — 21 min
Cork And Pig Tavern — 21 min
Blu Barrel Bar & Grill — 22 min
Lytle Land & Cattle Company — 24 min
Texas Flaming Grill — 24 min
Little Italy Pizza & Pasta — 24 min
Frontier Texas! Museum — 26 min
Vagabond Pizza — 27 min
Beehive Restaurant — 27 min
Cypress Street Station — 27 min
Joe Allen's Pit Bar-B-Que — 27 min
Copper Creek Restaurant — 30 min
Aperitivo — 34 min
Taylor County Taphouse — 36 min
The Shed Market — 43 min
Perini Ranch Steakhouse — 60 min (Buffalo Gap; a memorable trip for excellent steak)

🎭 Culture & Family Attractions

Abilene Zoo — 22 min
Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden — 27 min
The Paramount Theatre — 27 min
The Grace Museum — 27 min
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum — 27 min
PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center — 31 min

🎓 Universities

Abilene Christian University — 22 min
Hardin-Simmons University — 25 min
McMurry University — 31 min

🏆 Sports & Events

Recreational Outdoor Complex (The ROC) — 22 min
Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center — 22 min
Taylor Telecom Arena — 24 min
Shotwell Stadium — 24 min
Abilene Convention Center — 27 min
Wylie Little League Fields — 34 min
Red Bud Park — 34 min

🌳 Outdoors & Parks

Grover Nelson Park — 23 min
Oscar Rose Park — 31 min
Abilene State Park — 67 min

✈️ Getting Around

Abilene Regional Airport — 24 min
Hendrick Medical Center (North) — 25 min
Hendrick Medical Center South — 36 min
Dyess Air Force Base — 45 min

Whether you're here to unwind under the stars, enjoy a slower pace of life, or use it as a peaceful base while exploring the Big Country region, Blue Willow Country Cottage offers space, serenity, and a true taste of rural Texas living.

Other Things to Note:
Blue Willow is 10 miles outside of Abilene. There are two ways to get there from town. The shortest of the two involves driving on approximately 4 miles of caliche county road. If you want to avoid a majority of the caliche road there is a way that is mostly paved but it’s five miles longer and you will still drive on about 1.5 miles of caliche road. They are well maintained county roads but they you are still in the quiet country.

The neighbors are mostly older families but there are a few younger families. Everyone keeps to themselves.

🐾 Pet-Friendly Accommodations 🐾
We love welcoming well-behaved pups to this property! A few things to know before you book:
• Pet fee: $75 per pet, per reservation. It’s a one-time flat fee, no matter how long you stay.
• Dogs only, please! We cannot host cats or exotic pets at this property.
• Add your pup(s) to your reservation when you book so we can get ready for them.
• Size limit: We can host dogs up to 100 lbs. Every dog is approved case-by-case, so tell us a little about yours (breed, size, age). We love hearing about them!
• 🦮 Service animals are always welcome!
🏡 A Few Guest Responsibilities
• Please keep an eye on your pet and don’t leave them alone in the property for long stretches.
• If your dog will be alone at any point, they’ll need to be crated.
• Pets stay off the furniture and beds unless we’ve said otherwise. (We know, those puppy eyes are hard to resist!)
• Guests are responsible for any damage their pet causes. If that happens, we’ll request reimbursement through the booking platform’s Resolution Center.
• Please help us be good neighbors! Ongoing barking or noise complaints are a house rules violation and may lead to the reservation ending early.
💩 Pet Waste
Please scoop the poop! Clean up after your pet promptly, both indoors and in the yard, throughout your stay. Before you head out, please do one last sweep of the yard, patios, and the rest of the property. If we need to do extra cleanup beyond a normal turnover, we may request reimbursement for that cleaning through the Resolution Center.
📌 A Couple of Important Notes
An unapproved animal (a cat, an exotic pet, or a dog over the size limit) is a house rules violation. Any resulting cleaning or repair costs will be requested through the Resolution Center.
Thanks for helping us keep this home happy for every guest, two-legged and four-legged! 🐾❤️