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4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim

Hico cabin with kitchenette

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hico, TX
  • Place, Hico City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hico City Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Billy the Kid Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hico

In Hico .You'll find Hico City Hall and Hico City Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this cabin. Billy the Kid Museum and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hico City Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hico City Hall - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cowboy Art - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Billy the Kid Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jersey Lilly's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koffee Kup Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BarbaCelli’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim

Brought to you by Vacation Your Way, Tiny Home 4 in Tiny Town at Historic Hico Ranch is a double loft tiny home (Queen, 2-Twin) on a working ranch Billy the Kid may have visited! Unwind by the community fire pit, feed the animals, and even bring your horse. Just 1.5 hours from DFW and minutes from downtown Hico, this peaceful escape blends southern hospitality with small-town charm—perfect for couples, families, remote workers, or groups renting all 7 cabins plus RV spots for special gatherings.

🏡 The Space
Welcome to Tiny Home 4 at Tiny Town at Historical Hico Ranch, hosted by Vacation Your Way.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 – Tiny Town at Historical Hico Ranch
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 horse shoe 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

🏡 Other Homes at Tiny Town
🏡 Tiny Home 1 – Spacious Big Ranch Cabin
🏡 Tiny Home 2 – Medium, Open, Rustic Cabin
🏡 Tiny Home 3 – Classic Ranch Retreat Tiny Home
🏡 Tiny Home 4 – Modern Tiny Home (This Listing)
🏡 Tiny Home 5 – Cool, Bridgerton-ish Tiny Home
🏡 Tiny Home 6 – Family Bunk House Tiny Home Cabin
🏡 Farm House 7 - Farm House Stay
🚐 RV-5th Wheel - Durango RV Stay
💬 Send us a message for help booking multiple cabins, tiny homes, or RV spots together

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

⭐ Why Book with Vacation Your Way
⭐ 1,000+ five-star guest reviews
🏆 5+ years of professional hosting experience
✨ Professionally maintained, guest-ready homes
📞 Responsive local support throughout your stay

🎯 Book with Confidence
Stay in comfort, stay in style, and enjoy responsive local support throughout your stay! 🤠

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
IMPORTANT NOTE: We require a signed Rental Agreement (Clarifying our Cancellation policy), ID and Credit Card verification. Please preview the Rental Agreement at check out. We will send confirmation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please see Home Guide for full details on check in and check out requirements. Digital Guide link will be sent a few days before your arrival.
IMPORTANT NOTE: VRBO will charge you for their fees and then Vacation Your Way (your host) will charge your credit card for the reservation. Please see requirements to verify guest and payment above.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please see Welcome Guide for your home.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is 4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim to downtown Hico?

This cabin is 2.7 mi away from Hico.

4 Tiny Ranch Cabin | Animals Fire Pit | Fossil Rim Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irma E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

June L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Owners were hands on what a great space to re group n not far well worth it n town is charming too the cabins were so cute fire pit horseshoes watching n petting animals a little slice of heaven
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hico

Very sweet couple and very accommodating. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness

GSD Ranch Stay

Had a great stay at this place. Communication with the agent was great. The place is very quiet and a quick drive to many areas of interest. The house was very comfortable and clean. Will consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021