Summary:

Candy Land Lane

Your kids are going to lose their minds.



That's not marketing speak. That's fair warning. The moment they walk through the garage door and see a full-blown 1950s arcade with checkered floors, a red-felt pool table, Golden Tee, a Pac-Man cabinet loaded with classic games, and more!—you'll officially become the coolest parents on the planet. At least until checkout.



Then they'll find the candy bar.



The Space:

Yes, there's a literal candy bar built into the wall. Gumball machine. Dispensers loaded with M&Ms and Skittles. Lollipops standing at attention. A pink "Candy Bar" sign that photographs extremely well (you're welcome). We named the house after it because "That Place With the Checkered Floor Game Room and Also a Candy Wall" didn't fit.



What Happens Here

Monopoly arguments at the living room TV console. Scrabble feuds. A very serious Sorry! tournament that ends at least one friendship. We've stocked the shelves with Clue, UNO, Yahtzee, Family Feud, Candy Land (obviously), and more.



The big screen is there when you need a movie break from all the winning and losing.



The game room gets loud. That's the point. Rack 'em up on the pool table—then change the surface for ping-pong when someone demands a rematch in a different sport. Challenge your father-in-law to darts. Watch your teenager dominate Golden Tee while you pretend you let them win. Relive your youth on the Pac-Man machine, then watch your kids have absolutely no idea how to play it. The Mortal Kombat cabinet is there for when things get competitive. The red retro fridge is stocked with nothing—but it looks incredible and keeps drinks cold.



Where Everyone Sleeps

Three bedrooms. Eight people. Here's how it breaks down:



The master is calm, grown-up, and has a king bed with navy curtains and an abstract blue-and-gold painting that makes you feel like you're at a resort. The bathroom attached to it has a soaking tub for the parent who needs 20 minutes of silence and a walk-in tile shower for the parent who doesn't have time for that.



Bedroom two has two twin beds with coral bedding and a teal accent wall. Great for kids or friends who don't mind their own space.



Bedroom three is for the Texas fans—or anyone who thinks bunk beds are the greatest invention in human history. These aren't the rickety camp bunks you remember. They're queen-sized. Lone Star flag bedding. A metal star on the wall. An "Abilene" sign. Sleep like a king, stack like a bunk.



The Kitchen



Dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel everything. There's a red door to the pantry that pops (or is that the secret entry to the 1950's?). You can actually cook here—we're talking a real stove, full fridge, microwave, and counter space for meal prep. Not a kitchenette. A kitchen.



Outside After Dark



The backyard has a covered patio with a big wooden table that seats eight. There's a built-in stone outdoor kitchen with a gas grill and storage—so you can flip burgers without running inside every five minutes. When the Texas evening cools off, fire up the propane heater and stay out there. The kids are inside playing arcade games anyway. Take your time.



The Bottom Line



This house is designed for families who want to actually do stuff together—not just sit in separate rooms staring at phones. It's colorful. It's playful. It's a little bit retro and a whole lot of fun.

Book it for the game room. Stay for the candy wall. Leave with a new family champion of pool, ping-pong, darts, or Pac-Man.



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.



The Neighborhood:

UNIVERSITIES

Abilene Christian University — 1600 Campus Court — 17 min / 8.8 miles

Hardin-Simmons University — 2200 Hickory St — 15 min / 7 miles

McMurry University — 1400 Sayles Blvd — 12 min / 6 miles



LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT

Abilene Zoo — 2070 Zoo Lane — 8 min / 4 miles

Frontier Texas! — 625 N. 1st St — 12 min / 6 miles

Paramount Theatre — 352 Cypress St — 12 min / 6 miles

Free Play Arcade — 250 Cypress St — 12 min / 6 miles

PrimeTime Family Entertainment — 2238 S. 27th St — 10 min / 5 miles

Play Faire Park — 2300 N. 2nd St — 14 min / 7 miles

Downtown Cultural District — Cypress St area — 12 min / 6 miles

Buffalo Gap Historic Village — 133 Williams St, Buffalo Gap — 20 min / 12 miles

Abilene State Park — Park Rd 32, Tuscola — 25 min / 16 miles



TOP RESTAURANTS

Perini Ranch Steakhouse (James Beard Award) — 3002 FM 89, Buffalo Gap — 25 min / 15 miles

Cypress Street Station — 158 Cypress St — 12 min / 6 miles

Beehive Restaurant — 442 Cedar St — 12 min / 6 miles

Smokehouse Abilene — 500 Cypress St — 12 min / 6 miles

Aperitivo — 4623 S 14th St — 12 min / 7 miles

Copper Creek Fine Texas Dining — 4350 Southwest Dr — 15 min / 8 miles

Joe Allen's Pit Bar-B-Que — 301 S. 11th St — 10 min / 5 miles

Lytle Land & Cattle Company — 1150 E.S. 11th St — 10 min / 5 miles

Hickory Street Cafe — 644 Hickory St — 14 min / 7 miles



WEDDING VENUES

201 Mesquite Event Center — 201 Mesquite St — 12 min / 6 miles

The Mill Wine Bar & Event Venue — 239 Locust St — 12 min / 6 miles

The Grace Museum — 102 Cypress St — 12 min / 6 miles

D&W Underground — 1201 S. 1st St — 10 min / 5 miles

Sabrina Cedars — 325 County Road 321 — 15 min / 8 miles

The Barn at Cliff Spring — 917 Co Rd 151, Buffalo Gap — 20 min / 12 miles

The Meadows Wedding Venue — 12557 County Road 238, Clyde — 15 min / 8 miles



Other Things to Note:

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.