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The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton

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Bright living room with yellow accent walls, Smart TV, sectional sofa with bee-themed décor, and natural light throughout.
Covered back patio with sail shade, string lights, gas grill, Adirondack seating, and a fire pit — your own private outdoor hangout.
Master bedroom with king bed, bold yellow accent wall, honeycomb wall art, and cozy warm bedding — the heart of The Hive.
Huge fenced backyard with cornhole, open green space, and room to spread out — great for games, kids, and pets.
Twin bedroom featuring a beautiful wood ceiling, blue drapes, and plenty of natural light — a standout room that guests won't expect.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton

Welcome to The Hive — a freshly refreshed, bee-themed 3-bedroom home in the heart of Stephenville, Texas. Just 1 block from Downtown Stephenville and 1 mile from Tarleton State University, this is one of the best-located vacation rentals in the city. Whether you're here for a Tarleton graduation, ring dunk weekend, Parents Weekend, game day, or just a fun group getaway — The Hive has everything you need to make it a great stay.

Inside, you'll find a bright and open floor plan with bold yellow accent walls, new linens and decor throughout, a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee bar, and a living room with a large Smart TV and two sofas. The bee theme runs throughout — from the honeycomb wall art in the master bedroom to the custom Hive cornhole boards out back. It's a home with genuine personality and you'll feel it the moment you walk through the yellow front door.

The master bedroom features a king bed, Smart TV, dedicated workstation, and private ensuite bathroom — great for couples or anyone who wants their own space. The queen bedroom is bright and comfortable with bold gold curtains and its own Smart TV. The third bedroom is the surprise of the house — twin beds under a stunning wood plank ceiling with blue drapes and a cozy reading chair. Every bedroom has a Smart TV.

Outside, the huge fenced backyard is one of the best in Stephenville. A sail shade patio with string lights, Adirondack seating, fire pit, and gas grill sets the scene for backyard cookouts and late nights under the Texas sky. Custom Hive cornhole boards, ladder toss, and open green lawn give your group plenty to do. And right behind the back fence? The Bosque River Trail — one of Stephenville's best walking and biking trails, steps from your door.

The Hive is pet friendly, has covered parking for two vehicles plus driveway space for trucks and trailers, and comes stocked with board games, snacks, and everything your group needs to feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

What's included:
- King bedroom with Smart TV and workstation
- Queen bedroom with Smart TV and gold curtains
- Twin bedroom with wood plank ceiling and Smart TV
- 1 full bathroom with shower/tub combo
- Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances
- Coffee station with K-cup maker, mugs, and syrups
- Open living room with large Smart TV and two sofas
- Dining table with board games included
- Sail shade patio with fire pit, string lights & Adirondack seating
- Gas grill
- Custom Hive cornhole boards and ladder toss
- Huge fenced backyard backing to Bosque River Trail
- In-unit washer and dryer
- High-speed WiFi throughout
- Covered parking for 2 + driveway (fits trucks and trailers)
- Pet friendly — max 2 pets
- 1 block to Downtown Stephenville Square
- 1 mile to Tarleton State University
- 0.5 miles to Stephenville City Park
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events are allowed upon request and approval from
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No pets on the furniture Any damages caused by pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking Inside premesis
No parties unless approved by host
No pets on furniture
Primary renter must be 21

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3398962
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Events are allowed upon request and approval from
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

About the neighborhood

Stephenville

Located in Stephenville, this vacation home is in the city center. Century Park and J&D Golf course are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit South Loop Mall and Bosque River Centre. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking and ecotours.
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Stephenville, TX

What's nearby

  • Oxford House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowboy Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Erath County Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stephenville City Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tarleton State University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Purple Goat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hard Eight BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton on May 18, 2026 start from $209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hive · 3BR · Pet Friendly · Near Tarleton located?

Located in the center of Stephenville, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville, Bosque Park, and Cowboy Park. Oxford House and Stephenville City Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFERY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place super clean enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great option for visiting Stephenville
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house! Good location, close to Tarleton and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our visit to Tarleton for our family. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to job site, nice property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Very clean and comfortable and the host was very responsive and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property well located to downtown and college.Food at Purple goat great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Family of 7 stayed the weekend and enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cozy Home

Great place to stay. It was very clean and was very cozy. Plenty of room for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute!

The home was so cozy & the perfect temperature for beating the outdoor heat. The backyard was huge and very well kept
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Had everything we needed. The TV system needs instructions and batteries in remotes need to be replaced. Wi-fi was great. We were in town for graduation, The Hive was a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business

Very nice place. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and comfortable place to stay. We came into town for a wedding so were not at the house as long as I would have liked. I was so happy to see that the coffee was available with creamer (which I had forgotten to pack), as well as a nice stash of snacks! There was also a car show and some booths Saturday morning, within walking distance! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

The Hive was a great home away from home! This home was cozy and spotless. We had everything we needed and the a/c kept us cool in the August heat. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and quaint! Close to downtown

Such a cute and cozy place. Well appointed kitchen and coffee bar. It is walking distance to eating places. Big backyard over looking the river trail!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We would love to stay there every trip!

It was just what the listing stated! The home is a perfect size & area for our family to stay when visiting & we plan to check it’s availability first for every trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kynelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & Quiet

The hive is a cute theme little property! We came for orientation at Tarleton and stayed here. A few snacks and waters were provided and the coffee bar was a blessing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacay

We wanted to visit the Dinosaur state Park so we chose your house to stay to be as comfortable as possible. We also, bringour 2 small reacues and this way rjwu could be with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

This owner was very helpful. I had to adjust my stay & there were no problems. The house is cute & stylish and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stephenville

It was very nice. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Hive at Stephenville TX

We were looking for a pet-friendly stay during our move from Florida to out west. The Hive was an extremely cute, well appointed and seemingly professionally decorated stay with a large, fully fenced in back yard for our fur babies to run and sniff after being cooped up in the car for 10 hours. Will definitely keep in mind for any other cross-country trips.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home

Great little place for three couples. Wonderful coffee bar. Very nice set up. Floor fans in all rooms was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute house

This house was perfect for what we needed. Love the cute Hive theme. The house was sparkling clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Right in the heart of Stephenville and easy access to everything! Perfect for families of any age and perfect for your family dog! I really appreciate the ease of this rental and pets. Thank you to the hosts for making it so easy to bring along your family pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elysian Vacation Rentals

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Hi! I’m Kason, the founder of Elysian Vacation Rentals. Based in Stephenville, Texas, we’re a small, family-run business focused on delivering five-star stays with thoughtful details and genuine hospitality.
My wife and I personally manage each property to ensure every guest feels comfortable, cared for, and right at home.
As a Tarleton State grad, I love sharing the charm of Stephenville with visitors. Thank you for considering us!

Welcome to your home away from home!

Welcome to your home away from home!

Why they chose this property

Location is everything — and The Hive has it. You're 1 block from Downtown Stephenville's restaurants, coffee shops, and live music, and just 1 mile from Tarleton State University. Walk to the square for dinner, drive to campus in minutes, and come home to one of the best backyards in the area.

The Hive just went through a full refresh — new yellow accent walls, all new linens and decor throughout, and a brand new sail shade patio cover. This isn't a dated rental that hasn't been touched in years. It's a thoughtfully updated home with genuine personality and a host who pays attention to the details.

The backyard alone is worth it. A sail shade patio with string lights and a fire pit, gas grill, custom Hive cornhole boards, and open green lawn — all fully fenced for dogs and kids. Step out the back gate and you're on the Bosque River Trail.

Whether you're here for a Tarleton graduation, ring dunk weekend, family reunion, or just a fun group getaway — The Hive is the kind of place your group will want to come back to.

What makes this property unique

- Unbeatable Location: 1 block to Downtown Stephenville, 1 mile to Tarleton State, and 0.5 miles to Stephenville City Park. Park once and walk to everything.
- Freshly Refreshed: New yellow accent walls, all new linens, new decor throughout, and a brand new sail shade patio. Everything feels clean, bright, and updated.
- Backyard Built for Groups: Sail shade patio with string lights, fire pit with Adirondack seating, gas grill, custom Hive cornhole boards, and open green lawn — all fully fenced.
- Bosque River Trail Access: Step out the back gate and you're on one of Stephenville's best walking and biking trails. No driving required.
- Bee Theme Done Right: From the yellow front door to the honeycomb wall art to the custom cornhole boards — The Hive has a personality that makes it memorable.
- Every Bedroom Has a Smart TV: King, queen, and twin rooms all have their own Smart TV. No fighting over the remote.
- Coffee Bar Stocked and Ready: K-cup maker, mugs, syrups, and everything you need to start your morning without leaving the house.
- Pet Friendly with a Huge Fenced Yard: Bring the dogs — the backyard is made for them.
- Tarleton Perfect: Graduations, ring dunks, Parents Weekend, game days — you're 1 mile from campus and have all the space to celebrate properly.

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