Spacious and Unique Vacation Rental for Eight Guests near Glen Rose, Texas

Cabin in Glen Rose, TX

8 guests • 6 beds

4.8
7 reviews

Book for 4 nights, 4th night FREE!
Set near Glen Rose, Texas, this cliffside cabin is set on a working ranch and offers two bedrooms and three bathrooms and can sleep up to eight guests. The upstairs deck catches great cross breezes, overlooks the cliffs, and faces west.

Guests will have one queen-size bed, one trundle bed made up of two singles, and two sets of bunk beds. There are two half bathrooms and one full bathroom. This cabin offers an open floor plan, and there are only four inside doors: two to the bathrooms, one to the kid’s bedroom, and one to the screened-in porch.

The upstairs, with the queen-size and trundle beds in the open loft, has a half-bath, opens onto the deck, and looks out onto the downstairs living area, with no doors! The full bath with a walk-in shower room has all of the closets (so no need to lug your bags upstairs!) and a laundry room. High-speed internet is available.

The well-equipped kitchen includes plenty of pots and pans, dishes, tea, and coffee, as well as cleaning supplies, paper towels, and plastic bags. Please note that there is no dishwasher. Outside, guests will find a gas grill (propane included) and a screened-in porch with seating.

Guests here will have all the amenities they would find at home and more. This property offers several different types of accommodations and all differ in size and facilities. Each house has a washer and dryer.

While the hosts do have fire pits, they are often under burn bans due to our remote location, and having Fossil Rim Wildlife Center as the downwind neighbor! Please inquire about the use of fire pits during your stay. There is plenty of parking, even for boats and campers! (Please let us know if you are planning on bringing a camper/RV/Boat/large trailer)

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Features and services

Beds

  • 1 Queen-size bed

  • single-bed

    2 Twin/Single beds

  • 2 Bunk beds

  • air-mattress

    1 Air mattress additional charge

Most popular features

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Private Kitchen

  • Heating

  • Hiking

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Air conditioning

  • Microwave

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • stove

    Stove

  • barbecue

    Private Barbecue

  • 1 Bathroom

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Horseback riding

  • Safari/Game drive

  • Feeding animals

  • Wine tasting

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Where you will stay

Glamping in Texas: vacation rentals in nature

Glen Rose, Texas

Detailed location provided after booking

Scenic views
This glamping property is one of three unique vacation rentals located on this 1,125-acre, private, working ranch—located outside of Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas. Guests who stay here will see goats and cows along with wildlife, and the ranch is situated on one of the highest points in the county, offering nearly endless vistas and fun to explore ravines.

The property shares a fence with Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and is less than 30 minutes away from Dinosaur Valley State Park and Big Rocks Park on the Paluxy River. Guests will also enjoy 26 miles of fossil-laden trails to explore.

At this property, guests will be less than two hours away from most any part of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and 1.5 hours from Waco. Detailed directions are provided to renters.
Activities near Glen Rose
  • Swimming

  • Hiking

  • Horseback riding

  • Biking

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Fishing

  • Wine tasting

  • Meditation

  • Wildlife watching

  • Safari/Game drive

  • Golfing

  • Feeding animals

There is plenty to do on and around this property in Glen Rose. Many visitors never leave the ranch, spending their time hiking, enjoying the scenery from the front porch, fishing in the catch-and-release catfish ponds, and being with friends and family. Glen Rose is also a popular tourist destination!

The hosts provide passes to the local swimming pool at Oakdale Park. Oakdale Park is proud to have one of the largest swimming pools in the state of Texas called “The Plunge” — a quaint place in which guests will return to year over year.

It area home to unique shops, several dining options, museums, galleries, and parks. The hosts keep a notebook with information on local restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Across the River from the town square in Glen Rose is the Paluxy Heritage Park. A final resting place for several historic dwellings from an earlier time in Somervell County, there is a log home, an early stone home, an early schoolhouse, and several other historic structures. Paluxy Heritage Park is a great place for guests to relax, or enjoy the river walk.

The hosts also have discount tickets for Fossil Rim and the Promise. The following list includes activities that are available in the community—golf, swimming, horseback riding, biking, dinosaur track hunting, shopping in the historic square, wine tasting, and on the ranch!
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Property reviews

4.8 overall rating
Overall experience
4.9
Cleanliness
4.6
Activities
4.9
Nature surroundings
4.9
Uniqueness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
7 Reviews

Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: From 04:00 PM

  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

House rules

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • Events allowed

  • No open fires

  • Minimum age to rent: 21

  • Some spaces are shared

Cancellation policy

Flexible

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Additional info

This glamping site sleeps 8 people, extra guests can be requested with a fee of $25 per person.

Need more lodging? Check out our other three listings which can sleep up to 10!

We allow weddings and other events (fees apply), please inquire!

Check out our NEW farm store and feed our goats with us! (Fun for all ages!)
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