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Dug Out Hideaway

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Tuscola

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tuscola, TX
  • Place, Kirby Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo Gap Historic Village
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall of Abilene
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tuscola

In Tuscola .Stay at this Tuscola vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Buffalo Gap Historic Village and Kirby Lake. Abilene Regional Medical Center is within 9 miles (15 km) and Abilene State Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Kirby Lake - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Buffalo Gap Historic Village - 18 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Mall of Abilene - 20 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Taylor County Expo Center - 23 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Abilene Zoo - 24 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allsup’s - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Agave - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bowies - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mad Coffee & More - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬22 min drive

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.

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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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Dug Out Hideaway Tuscola
Dug Out Hideaway Private vacation home
Dug Out Hideaway Private vacation home Tuscola

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dug Out Hideaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dug Out Hideaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Dug Out Hideaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dug Out Hideaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dug Out Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dug Out Hideaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dug Out Hideaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dug Out Hideaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dug Out Hideaway to downtown Tuscola?

This vacation home is 5 mi away from Tuscola.

Dug Out Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts - great relaxation
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host very clean and just 10 minutes from stores in the city. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing and we felt right at home with cocoa and cookies and the sweet fall decor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were amazing, the house was a dream. Will look forward to booking again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

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

Reunion

Been there several times always a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great little get away!

Great spot, family friendly and even though it was a busy weekend, it would be easy to spend the whole weekend just at the house on the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

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

Great place for family gatherings

Place is large with a pretty view, the back patio area is a great place to hang out and play games with the family. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy and Matt S.

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

Great place

Loved this VRBO. The view is great place is perfect. Monte was the best host in any of the VRBOs we have stayed at. Well worth it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Beautiful Property

4th stay and there will be more. Excellent property and amazing hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Abilene Escape

Wonderful hosts!! It was a great place to stay and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Fantastic!!!!

Absolutely most wonderful place to stay!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

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

Reunion

Great people and place to stay We will go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven w.

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

Nice place

Good place to stay. As advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay: 8 ladies in our 70’s. Very clean; supplied well, gorgeous views, quiet. We had so much fun. Two caveats: the living room pullout couch bed desperately needs to have a mattress topper to put on it. It is un-sleepable. And the two step down steps need to have visible edge strips, as they are dark and hard to see. A great place overall
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Dugout Mountain

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Second time at this property and there definitely be a third.

Great hosts. Awesome quiet property with an amazing view.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have asked for a better place to have our family together 4 days than The Dugout! Plenty of space, clean lodging, comfy beds and well stocked with the right things. Th e covered patio, veranda & the fire pit area were great. It was great to be back in the foothills again & the vistas were amazing. We even had two Border Collies adopt for part of the stay. Close to Perini's too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful get away. Very peaceful and out in the country. The house was well stocked and had everything we needed. The host was very accommodating and responded very quickly to any of my inquiries. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

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

Reunion

Excellent property and location. Owners were Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Wonderful location and views

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Graduation stay

We had a great time. Loved the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Hunting Trip

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024