See all properties
Save
Entire home

Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose

Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51215 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Glen Rose, TX
  • Popular LocationPaluxy River6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Rocks Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationDinosaur Valley State Park3 min drive
  • AirportDallas, TX (DAL-Love Field)88 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Beach
Wake up with wild flowers and wildlife
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Microwave
Living/Dining area
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (32)
The price is $95
per night
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Wake up with wild flowers and wildlife

About the neighborhood

Glen Rose

City center stay.With a stay at this Glen Rose cottage, you'll be steps from Paluxy River and within a 10-minute walk of Somervell County Museum. Big Rocks Park and Barnard's Mill are also within half a mile (1 km).
View more Cottages in Glen RoseOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Paluxy River - 6 min walk
  • Big Rocks Park - 7 min walk
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park - 3 min drive
  • Dinosaur World - 10 min drive
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen - 19 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In - 2 min drive
  • Los Primos - 11 min walk
  • Big Cup Eatery - 15 min walk
  • Hammond's B-B-Q - 16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose

Compass Cottage is your perfect getaway spot. Built in the late 1800s, the cottage has retained it’s architectural style as a “breezeway house” with two front doors and many original touches. Centrally located to Glen Rose’s historic downtown, it is within a short walk to restaurants, parks, museums, and shopping. The cottage is filled with charm and equipped to make your weekend vacation or extended stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

The cottage has 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a dining room that seats 8, a bathroom with a clawfoot tub and shower, a washer/dryer (detergent provided), a front porch for relaxing and watching the passing traffic, and a partially fenced backyard for enjoying time outdoors.

The cottage is on Barnard Street, the main road to downtown. A sidewalk takes you directly to the main square where the restaurants and shopping are located.

The cottage is professionally cleaned after each guest.

Property manager

Sarah O'Neill

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,215 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Ask Owners First
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Ask Owners First For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Compass In Historic Glen Rose
Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose Glen Rose
Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose to the airport?

This cottage is 79.4 mi (79-min drive) away from the Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose to the beach?

This cottage is 16.8 mi (22-min drive) from Granbury City Beach.

Does Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose to downtown Glen Rose?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Glen Rose.

Compass Cottage in Historic Glen Rose Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters get together
Very clean, comfortable ! Our complaint was the traffic noise and the parking. Also there was nothing on the property that gave us what we needed to do checking out! But think we did everything that was sent to my e-mail after we had left!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place for Weekend Stay
This was the perfect place for us to stay with our grandson as we took him to Fossil Rim and Dinosaur Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Weekend Away
This was a great place to stay for a quick weekend getaway. Very clean, great location, and love the charm and character of the home. Perfect location to the downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Sarah was very accommodating for our visit to Glen Rose. Thank you for a nice visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

shreejeela t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best thing we did to create a lasting memory!
Loved every moment we spent in this wuiet town. My 2.5 year old is a dino fan and we enjoyed the stay in this place so much. Its her “ Green House”. She enjoyed the backyard to play ball. Swing in the oorch to watch all kinds of vehicles drive by( she loves cars so it was a bonus for us). The host was very accomodating and patient with us. Thank you for opening up a wonderful place for us . We made memories in every room of the house 🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
The cottage was beautiful and very clean. The beds were comfortable and all the amenities were in great condition. It is the perfect location to be within walking distance of the main town square, as well as just a few minutes drive to the local attractions. There was a big armoire as well, with toys and games that entertained my 7 and 3 year old during our downtime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Summer Getaway
We had such a fun time at this cute home located in Glen rose! There was so much to do around town including great food, museums n parks! Sarah was a wonderful hosts with recommendations and accommodations. The house itself was so cute and cozy my whole family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot for a Trip to Glen Rose
The home was great and had everything we needed, including plenty of books, games, and toys for our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy and David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cozy
This is an adorable old cottage. All the furnishings were very comfortable and tasteful. The fireplace was our favorite thing! Kitchen was bright and spacious. The front porch swing was nice. It was only two blocks from the square and an easy walk to the river. The road noise was the only negative, but we just didn't take that into consideration when we picked the spot. Over all we LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a comfortable home! Probably the best place I’ve ever stayed at!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023