Rustic Tiny Home with Petting Zoo Near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Hico, Texas

Tiny house in Hico, TX

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 4 beds • 1 bathroom

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🏡 The Space

Welcome to Tiny Home 4. Tiny Town is a peaceful retreat near Glen Rose, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and Dinosaur Valley State Park. Stay at Tiny Town to round out your wildlife, dinosaur trip with a visit to our petting zoo and enjoy mini goats, mini-donkey and other fun ranch animals. Then relax by the fire pit under wide Texas skies and experience a true Texas ranch glamping getaway. Perfect for families visiting Dinosaur Valley, couples, and weekend escapes from Dallas–Fort Worth.

Tiny Home 4, a cozy retreat features two loft sleeping areas, a comfortable futon, a modern bathroom, and a kitchenette with everything you need for easy meals during your stay.
Spend evenings grilling, relaxing by the fire pit, or watching the sunset over the ranch. Wake up with coffee on the deck while the cows and horses greet the morning.

Kids and adults alike love meeting the mini goats, sheep, cows, and donkeys, making this a favorite family-friendly Texas ranch stay near Glen Rose.

Perfect For
💖 Couples
🫶 Families
🎒 Solo travelers
🌐 Small groups
🤠 Texas ranch getaways
🦒 Visitors to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
🦖 Trips to Dinosaur Valley State Park
🚗 Weekend getaways from Dallas–Fort Worth
Located just minutes from Historic Downtown Hico and about 1.5 hours from Dallas–Fort Worth, this property offers a unique Texas countryside escape while remaining close to some of North Texas’ most popular attractions.
🔍 Ideal for Guests Searching for:
🏠 Texas tiny home getaway
🏡 Glen Rose cabins
🦒 Fossil Rim lodging
⛺ Texas glamping experience
⛰️ Hill Country weekend escapes

✨ Amenities and Highlights
Relax by the fire pit 🔥 under wide Texas skies ⭐
Experience a true Texas ranch glamping getaway
Charcoal grill
Large community fire pit and hammocks 🌴
🎯 Horseshoe pit
Visit our petting zoo with mini goats 🐐, mini donkey 🫏, and other fun ranch animals 🐑
🐎 🐴 Horse Motel available (stall and turnout for an additional fee)
🚐 RV parking available to add on for your friends and family

🏠 Property Features
🔐 Smart lock for easy self-check-in
🧻 Starter supplies provided (toilet paper, paper towels, K-cups, creamer, sugar, toiletries, dish soap)
✨ Sparkling clean and professionally maintained
🛏️ Sleeps up to 4 guests (1 possible extra upon request)

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements
Loft 1 – 🛏️ Queen bed
Loft 2 – 🛏️ Two twin beds
Futon sofa – 🛋️ Converts to double bed (1st floor, please request)

🍳 Kitchenette
Everything needed for simple meals:
🧊 Appliances
Refrigerator and freezer
🍳 Two-Top burner stovetop
🔥 Microwave
🍞 Toaster
☕ Keurig coffee maker with K-cups
🚰 Sink

🍽️ Kitchen Essentials
🍳 Cookware and basic kitchen essentials
🍽️ Plates, bowls, utensils, and cups
🍷 Wine glasses and kitchen knives
🍽️️ Plastic dishes for kids

🛋️ Living Area
🛋️ Futon sofa converts to a double bed
📺 TV with DVD player
📀 Selection of DVDs
🎲 Board games and card games

🚿 Bathroom
🚰 Sink
🚽 Toilet
🚿 Walk-in shower with spa-style shower head
🧺 Fresh sanitized linens and towels provided

🌾 Outdoor Experience
True Texas ranch and glamping experience near Glen Rose:
🐄 Ranch Activities
🐐 Ranch animal pen with mini goats, sheep, cows, horses, and mini donkey
🔥 Outdoor grills and fire pits
🔥 Large community gathering fire pit
🌴 Hammocks
🎯 Game of Horseshoes in the horseshoe pit
🌾 Wide open ranch views and peaceful surroundings
⭐ Incredible starry skies and dark-sky stargazing
🪑 Camping chairs outside each tiny home

🏛️ Explore Historic Hico, Texas
Hico is known for its Western history, scenic ranchland, and welcoming small-town charm, making it a favorite for Texas Hill Country getaways, romantic weekends, and family adventures. Tiny Town is a collection of tiny homes and cabins on a working Texas ranch near Glen Rose, TX - perfect for those getaways. Kids love meeting the mini goats, mini-donkey, and various other ranch animals.

Just minutes away - classic Texas charm and unique attractions:
🍽️ Things to Do in Historic Downtown Hico
🥩 Enjoy a famous steak dinner at the Chop House
🤠 Visit the Billy the Kid Museum
🎵 Attend concerts and events at Hico Hall
💒 Weddings at Hico Hall
🛍️ Explore boutiques and antique shops
🍷 Local wineries and tasting rooms (Bull Lion)

🎯 Nearby Attractions
🦒 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Glen Rose)
🦕 Dinosaur World (Glen Rose)
🦖 Dinosaur Valley State Park (Glen Rose)
🤠 Billy the Kid's Resting Place in Hamilton Cemetery
These attractions make the tiny home especially popular for families visiting Glen Rose and Dinosaur Valley.

🎪 Annual Events
🥩 Texas Steak Cook-Off (3rd weekend of May)
🍷 Hico Wine Festival
🃏 Poker Run
🤝 Old Settlers Reunion
🎬 Billy the Kid Film Festival

🧘 Wellness and Relaxation
Peaceful ranch setting encourages relaxation and connection with nature:
🚶 Quiet morning walks
☕ Coffee at sunrise
🐐 Watching the mini animals roam the pasture
🌅 Sunset views over the countryside
⭐ Stargazing under wide Texas skies

📋 Good to Know
🌙 Arrival
🔦 If arriving after dark, please bring a flashlight
⭐ Tiny Town is intentionally dark at night for optimal stargazing
🌧️ Weather
👢 After rain, the ranch can become muddy - boots recommended
🚗 Parking
🅿️ One vehicle can park near the sheep pen
🚶 Tiny home is approximately 100–150 ft walk from parking
🚗 Additional parking available near Cabin 1 with advance request
📶 No WiFi
🌿 Property designed for guests to unplug and reconnect with nature
💻 WiFi available in Cabin 1, 2, 7 or RV upon request
💧 Texas Water Note
🚰 Tap water may occasionally appear cloudy or have mineral smell/taste
💧 Many guests prefer bottled water for drinking
🐜 Pest Notice
✅ Regular professional pest control service
🌾 Minor pest activity may occasionally occur due to rural ranch setting
🗑️ Trash
🗑️ Dumpsters located near Cabin 1 along the forest line
📜 Other:
🚭 No smoking
🎉 No parties
🐕 Pets only allowed in a few cabins
🦮 Assistant Animal Policy (ESA) available upon request

🌐 Special Events and Group Bookings
Guests often book multiple tiny homes together for:
🎊 Family gatherings, reunions
🧘 Retreats and trainings
💒 Small weddings
🎂 Birthdays
🕯️ Memorial gatherings
🎉 Celebrations

💬 Send us a message for help booking multiple cabins, tiny homes, or RV spots together

💰 Extended and Mid-Term Stay Discounts
Offers discounts for longer stays:
📅 14-day stays
📅 30-day stays
📅 Three-month mid-term stays

🎯 Book with Confidence
Stay in comfort, stay in style, and enjoy responsive local support throughout your stay! 🤠 Rustic Tiny Home with Petting Zoo Near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Hico, Texas

Features and services

Beds

1 Queen-size bed
2 Twin/Single beds
1 Sofa bed

Where you will stay

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Hico, Texas

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Scenic views

River, stream or creek

We are at the foothills of Hill Country TX - we have a fishing pond, Hico TX is 3 miles away. - a lovely downtown, Glen Rose 30 min to Dino World and Fossil Rim

Hico, Texas

Detailed location provided after booking

Terrain

River, stream or creek

Nearby local services

Fuel station
distance: 3 miles
Town/City
distance: 3 miles
Supermarket
distance: 3 miles

Additional Info

We are at the foothills of Hill Country TX - we have a fishing pond, Hico TX is 3 miles away. - a lovely downtown, Glen Rose 30 min to Dino World and Fossil Rim

Activities near Hico

Fishing

Horse shoes, hammocks, fishing pond, RV park, Horse motel

Fishing

Horse shoes, hammocks, fishing pond, RV park, Horse motel

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Rustic Tiny Home with Petting Zoo Near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Hico, Texas

Tiny house in Hico, TX

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 4 beds • 1 bathroom

Features and services

Beds

1 Queen-size bed

2 Twin/Single beds

1 Sofa bed

Most popular features

Private Kitchen

Heating

River, stream or creek

Fishing

Air conditioning

Fridge

Stove

Private Barbecue

Bathroom

Parking

Deck/Patio

Fuel station

Supermarket

Town/City

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Hico, Texas

Scenic views

River, stream or creek

Activities near Hico

Fishing

No reviews

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Arrival and departure

Check-in: From 04:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

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Cancellation policy

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