Cowboys and Fairytales Movie Theater Games

Summary:

Cowboys and Fairytales — Movie Theater & Games!

Where the wild west meets once upon a time.

Cowboys and Fairytales isn't just a name on the wall — it's the whole vibe. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on storied Sayles Boulevard is where West Texas grit and storybook charm share the same roof, and every room has something to say about the city it calls home.



The Space:

Step into the main living room and sink into saddle-brown leather chairs beneath a custom Cowboys and Fairytales mural — part frontier, part fantasy, all Abilene. A shiplap feature wall frames the fireplace and flat-screen TV while cowhide pillows and a Texas star rug keep things rooted in the land that built this town. This is the kind of room where boots come off and stories start.



The sitting room is where the tale softens. Flooded with natural light through plantation-shuttered windows, burnt orange drapes pool to the floor while two velvet chairs face each other across a solid wood coffee table. Built-in shelves hold cacti and Western curiosities. Morning coffee was made for this room.



The dining room earns its place at the head of the table. An ornate dark wood table surrounded by hand-carved leather chairs sits beneath a beaded chandelier, flanked by large-scale black-and-white cowboy photography and a sweeping Abilene Texas mural. Pull up a chair. This is where the good meals happen and the long nights begin.



The kitchen is fully loaded — white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, and counter space to cook for the whole crew. Western-print café curtains keep it honest.



Down a warm hardwood hallway lined with longhorn portraits, three bedrooms each write their own chapter. The primary suite goes bold — deep navy accent wall, a classic wood sleigh bed dressed in rust and orange, and a “RODEO” pillow that makes no apologies. The second bedroom stacks up with a queen-over-queen bunk dressed in deep forest green, built for families and groups who need the room. The third holds its own with personality to spare.



And tucked into its own corner — a full Ms. Pac-Man arcade cabinet. Quarters not required.



But the real showstopper has its own address. Step into the detached theater room and you’re under a ceiling full of stars: a glowing galaxy overhead, trimmed in soft blue light, with cascading greenery and flickering lanterns along the walls. A storybook mural shows a moonlit frontier tale, and deep, plush sectional seating invites you to sink in. Drapes wrap the room for true movie-night darkness. Because it sits apart from the main house, the night owls can crank up the sound system and roll movie after movie while the early-to-bed crowd sleeps soundly across the yard. Popcorn for the late shift, peace and quiet for the dreamers — every cowboy gets their happy ending.



Cowboys and Fairytales sleeps up to 8, with the best of Abilene just minutes away — Frontier Texas!, the Abilene Zoo, the Paramount Theatre, and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature are all close enough to make a full weekend out of it.



The Neighborhood:

You're in the Heart of It All



Cowboys and Fairytales sits on Sayles Boulevard, one of Abilene’s most storied streets. Back in the 1920s boom years, this stretch south of downtown became the city’s most elegant address, and the neighborhood still wears it well — wide, tree-lined blocks, Craftsman bungalows with deep front porches, and grand old homes built by the families who shaped this town. Take an evening stroll and you’ll pass a century of Texas history, one front porch at a time.



It’s quiet and residential, the kind of street where the loudest thing you’ll hear is a screen door, yet everything is close. Downtown Abilene is just a short drive north for dinner, live music, the Paramount Theatre, and the Grace Museum. McMurry University is right down the road, and Hardin-Simmons, Abilene Christian, the Abilene Zoo, and Frontier Texas! are all an easy hop away — perfect for graduation weekends, campus visits, and family reunions alike.



Old Abilene charm out the front door, the whole city within reach. Not a bad place to start a story.



Getting Around:

Saddle up, partner. Cowboys and Fairytales sits right in the heart of Abilene, where nearly everything is a short drive away. McMurry University is practically next door, and downtown’s museums, Storybook Garden, and the historic Paramount Theatre are about five minutes north. BBQ joints, steakhouses, ballfields, and the zoo are all close by too. Whether you’re in town for a game, a graduation, or just a good old-fashioned family getaway, you’ll spend less time driving and more time making memories.



🍽️ Restaurants



Cypress Street Station – 1.6 mi / 3 min

Joe Allen’s Pit Bar-B-Que – 1.6 mi / 3 min

Vagabond Pizza – 1.6 mi / 4 min

Aperitivo – 2.0 mi / 4 min

Beehive Restaurant – 1.8 mi / 4 min

Lytle Land & Cattle Company – 3.2 mi / 7 min

Taylor County Taphouse – 3.7 mi / 7 min

Blu Barrel Bar & Grill – 6.3 mi / 8 min

Little Italy Pizza & Pasta – 3.8 mi / 8 min

Texas Flaming Grill – 3.7 mi / 8 min

Copper Creek Restaurant – 4.2 mi / 8 min

Cork And Pig Tavern – 4.7 mi / 10 min

Twisted Root Burger Co. – 4.7 mi / 10 min

The Shed Market – 8.0 mi / 16 min

Perini Ranch Steakhouse – 16.5 mi / 33 min (Buffalo Gap; well worth the drive for an excellent steak)



🎭 Culture & Family Attractions



12th Armored Division Memorial Museum – 1.5 mi / 3 min

The Grace Museum – 1.5 mi / 3 min

The Paramount Theatre – 1.7 mi / 4 min

Frontier Texas! Museum – 1.8 mi / 4 min

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden – 2.0 mi / 4 min

Abilene Zoo – 4.3 mi / 9 min

PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center – 4.5 mi / 9 min



🎓 Universities



McMurry University – 0.6 mi / 1 min

Hardin-Simmons University – 3.9 mi / 8 min

Abilene Christian University – 4.2 mi / 9 min



🏆 Sports & Events



Abilene Convention Center – 2.0 mi / 4 min

Red Bud Park – 2.8 mi / 5 min

Shotwell Stadium – 3.8 mi / 8 min

Taylor Telecom Arena – 4.0 mi / 8 min

Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center – 4.6 mi / 9 min

Recreational Outdoor Complex (The ROC) – 4.6 mi / 10 min

Wylie Little League Fields – 5.5 mi / 11 min



🌳 Outdoors & Parks



Oscar Rose Park – 0.8 mi / 2 min

Grover Nelson Park – 4.0 mi / 8 min

Abilene State Park – 20 mi / 40 min



✈️ Getting Around



Hendrick Medical Center (North) – 3.3 mi / 7 min

Hendrick Medical Center South – 5.6 mi / 11 min

Abilene Regional Airport – 5.6 mi / 11 min

Dyess Air Force Base – 7.3 mi / 15 min



Other Things to Note:

The Theater Room - Movie night gets its own building at Cowboys and Fairytales. Out back, the detached theater room glows beneath a star-filled galaxy ceiling edged in soft blue light. Lanterns flicker along the walls, greenery spills down from above, and a storybook mural sets the scene. Settle into the oversized plush sectional, pull the drapes, and turn the sound system all the way up. Because it’s separate from the main house, the movie marathon can run late while everyone else sleeps soundly inside. Late-night laughs out back, sweet dreams up front.



Pet-Friendly Accommodations

We love welcoming well-behaved dogs to this property! Just a few things to know before you book:

• Pet fee: $75 per pet, per reservation (a one-time flat fee, no matter how long you stay)

• Dogs only, please — we're not able to accommodate cats at this property

• Let us know ahead of time: Please mention your pet(s) when you book so we can prepare properly

A Few Guest Responsibilities

• Please keep an eye on your pet and avoid leaving them alone in the property for long stretches

• If your dog will be alone at any point, they'll need to be crated

• Pets should stay off furniture and beds unless we've said otherwise

• We ask that you cover the cost of any damage your pet causes (charged to the card on file)

• Barking that disturbs the neighbors may lead to extra fees or an early checkout, so please help us keep the peace

Pet Waste

We ask that you clean up after your pet promptly — both indoors and in the yard — throughout your stay. Please do one final check before you check out: any pet waste left in the yard, on patios, or anywhere on the property will result in a significant additional cleaning fee charged to the card on file, so we really appreciate a thorough sweep before you go.

A Couple of Important Notes

We're not able to accommodate cats or exotic pets at this property — if one is brought without approval, it will result in a substantial fee in addition to any repair and cleaning costs. Small dogs can be requested and approved case-by-case before check-in, but unfortunately, we can't approve dogs over 100 lbs (this includes Emotional Support Animals).

*Registered and papered Service Dogs are always welcome.