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B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place

"Absolutely AMAZING!
This property is wonderful-- comfortable, tons of space, so much fun.. every amenity imaginable. Also; the owner is very accommodating, open to communication and so very sweet! My dogs loved this property as well-- the lay out is perfect for pets. Will definitely return. This property and ownership should be a model for all else to follow." -Debbie Elayne S

"...The property easily accommodated 3 couples and 3 grandchildren under 3. The property could have easily accommodated another adult couple. Every one had their own bathroom and television in their room. The kitchen had everything one might need to make meals. My family took advantage of the washer and dryer to clean kids clothes. The property had a nice game room for entertaining. The backyard was very nice and well lit at night. We chose the property because it was a little more secluded and not in town, but still close to shopping and restaurants." - Brady
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Relax with the whole family at this peaceful country home. Rafter J Lodge feels like rustic luxury, on a private 1 acre tree covered property. All bedrooms have King size beds. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom, TV, and ceiling fans. Full service kitchen with island and dining table. Two living areas plus laundry room with washer, dryer, ironing station and scrub sink. There is a large dog run on the south side of the house with tons of shade and room to run for your furry friends.
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"Great location- wonderful place for family to stay and gather together inside or outside. Big beds and bathrooms for each room." -Amy B

"Excellent Accommodations! Spacious living areas! Welcoming! Darling decorations! Very comfortable in all aspects! Well planned and executed! Five stars plus!"- Lois V

"Better than we could have hoped for!!! Private, beautiful, fun place to stay! Very welcoming !!!!" - Kimberly

"Property was amazing. Hosts were fantastic. Will definitely be back!" - Trevan

"My husband and I rented this property for our anniversary /getaway. It was perfect. Roomy, cozy and so much attention to detail. Out of the hustle and bustle, however 5-10 minutes from everything..." -Kassi

"Everything was incredible. Great property, clean, well provisioned, beautiful environment" - Matthew
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We are available via the Airbnb app, phone call or text message during your stay.

Kristi and I would love to host you!
-Nathan

Please note: To give you the best possible experience, our professional management team requires a mandatory Guest Portal to that allows you to access the house. As a part of the booking process you will be given the choice between a damage waiver or a refundable damage deposit hold. You are welcome to choose either option! Whichever is most convenient for you.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We have a great dog run connected to the side porc
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Abilene

Abilene is home to this holiday home. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Rose Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Abilene Zoo and Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Taylor County Expo Center or Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium.
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Abilene, TX

What's nearby

  • Taylor County Expo Center - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Abilene Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Camp Barkeley Dog Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Abilene Christian University - 7 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kirby Lake - 7 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Abilene, TX (ABI-Abilene Regional) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lytle Land & Cattle Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place on 24 June 2026 start from AU$608, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is B-Well Rafter J Lodge: A Family Gathering Place located?

Situated in Abilene, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Abilene Zoo, Camp Barkeley Dog Park and Taylor County Expo Center. Frontier Texas and Abilene Christian University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Clean and well prepare prepared for our stay. Also a nice welcoming gift from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Great for pets too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The home was beautifully decorated for Christmas and was a relaxing place for us to wind down after morning hunts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis O.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed our stay. Owner was very responsive and personable. Highly recommend this for your next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Page P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location good and bad. Easy access, but loud highway noise. Clean and comfortable, inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Work trip

Everything was incredible. Great property, clean, well provisioned, beautiful environment
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevan B.

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

Great staybin Abilene!

Property was amazing. Hosts were fantastic. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don't want to write a summary of the stay. The house was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Great place!!!

Better than we could have hoped for!!! Private, beautiful, fun place to stay! Very welcoming !!!! We will definitely stay here again when we come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Amazing house with everything you need

This is an amazing house very peaceful and beautiful outside it has everything you need for your stay the beds are very comfortable two living rooms a wonderful kitchen I loved the old rustic fill from the time I walked in the front door I will definitely stay here again the next time I’m in town and the host is wonderful answered any and every question I had very promptly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Perfect

We were in town for ACU Homecoming & this was perfect for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra G.

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

Great set up!

The house was very comfortable. The kids loved the game room and yard, which is fenced in. Dog run was convenient as well. Location is less than 10 minutes outside of town and made for dark starry nights. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kassiwel1

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

Simply Perfect

My husband and I rented this property for our anniversary /getaway. It was perfect. Roomy, cozy and so much attention to detail. Out of the hustle and bustle, however 5-10 minutes from everything. Will very likely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois V.

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

ACU Homecoming

Excellent Accommodations! Spacious living areas! Welcoming! Darling decorations! Very comfortable in all aspects! Well planned and executed! Five stars plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashten S.

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

You won’t be disappointed!

The new owners of the old rafter J cabin are doing a phenomenal job! This is hands down our favorite home in Abilene to rent when we are in town for stock shows. The new owners made our girls feel like rockstars with a personalized message on the black board. Local Pastry’s that were AMAZING! We couldn’t recommend them more as owners/property managers. We will be back in September.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady P.

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

Family Get Together

Wife and I stayed here with our two son’s families for our Christmas get together. The property easily accommodated 3 couples and 3 grandchildren under 3. The property could have easily accommodated another adult couple. Every one had their own bathroom and television in their room. The kitchen had everything one might need to make meals. My family took advantage of the washer and dryer to clean kids clothes. The property had a nice game room for entertaining. The backyard was very nice and well lit at night. We chose the property because it was a little more secluded and not in town, but still close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark O.

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

Dove hunting weekend

The place is very large, very clean, good proximity from town. It was particularly nice to have a separate bathroom for each bedroom. On the whole, it was a great experience, and a very nice house to use for a long weekend. Few issues… We had a lot of trouble operating the television unable to find local TV for football. Maybe include directions? Unfortunately, the property is located on Highway 36, so road noise is a problem. However, the house makes up for the noise and is very quiet inside. Would definitely recommend and likely use again for a short weekend in Abilene.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great gathering spot

Great location- wonderful place for family to stay and gather together inside or outside. Big beds and bathrooms for each room. We hope to stay here every chance we get to be in Abilene.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby Elayne S.

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

Absolutely AMAZING!

This property is wonderful-- comfortable, tons of space, so much fun.. every amenity imaginable. Also; the owner is very accommodating, open to communication and so very sweet! My dogs loved this property as well-- the lay out is perfect for pets. Will definitely return. This property and ownership should be a model for all else to follow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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