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Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun!

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Bluebonnets abound!
The kitchen/living area downstairs
Nearby Goat Cave is a short hike from the house and is an excellent, easy hike!
Open-concept kitchen and living room
Visit and feed the goats and pigs during your stay!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Glen Rose, TX

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun!

Brand New COWBOY POOL open March 2026!

Located at High Hope Ranch, Mata Z'amo is connected to the 1000 acres of protected. Meaning "Up High" in Swahili, Mata Z'amo cabin is perched on a cliffside lending our guests epic views of the hill country. Enjoy dark skies, wolves howling at dusk from Fossil Rim, and over 20 miles of hiking trails.

Sleeps up to 8- 2 bunkbeds & upstairs master loft with a queen & trundle bed.

Livestock (including cattle, chickens, pigs, goats, ranch dogs Rosie and Popeye, and the guard donkey, Zoey) roam the ranch. We ask kindly that you not approach the cattle or chickens, but the rest are all very keen on head scratches and pets!

Chances are you'll see deer, armadillos, and lots of wild birds. We sometimes see other native wildlife like such as quail, turkey, coyote, feral hogs, foxes, and bobcats.

This is a non-smoking, drug-free house. Ash trays are provided on the porch. Burn bans are often in effect, please check with host before starting campfires.

We do host retreats, family reunions, parties, and weddings. Please ask about our day use rates and other facilities available for groups.

Guests have access to all 1000 acres with 20+ miles of hiking trails and landmarks like the Stone Circle, Star Pad, Goat Cave, Sunset Cliff, and are of course welcome to arrange a tour to visit the working Farm on property.

Guests have access to our on site Farm Store where they can stock up on essentials like ranch raised meat, drinks, canned food items like jellies, jams, pickles, salsa, and other snacks. All food is grown or made on site with organic practices and values. Open by appointment only! Every purchase goes towards supporting young farmers and land conservation. We appreciate your support!We are offering vacation rental homes as a way to finance preserving High Hope's wildlife sanctuary, we appreciate your support by staying with us!!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have an open staircase!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
Dogs on leashes when outside!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Ask about our event actions and pricing
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Glen Rose

Located in Glen Rose, this vacation home is in a rural area. Barnard's Mill and Somervell County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Squaw Valley Golf Course and Hico City Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling, and horse riding.
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Glen Rose, TX

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fossil Rim Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Loco Coyote - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Boot Scootin - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Rough Creek Lodge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mr B's Restauraunt - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun!?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun! on Apr 28, 2026 start from $442, 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.

Is Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mata'Zamo cliffside cabin, 1000 acres hiking trails, farm animals, family fun! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Granbury Medical Center and Barnard's Mill. Somervell County Museum and Walnut Springs City Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for us and enjoyed being out in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chase C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful visit!! Recommend 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Topper & Tricia s.

Absolutely wonderful peaceful tranquil quiet a must see a must do

We were on a long overdue vacation and we enjoyed this particular property so much we are going to book it another property in the near future not to mention the Glen Rose people are absolutely wonderful please don't let this jewel escape you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guido P.

Best kept secret near Glen Rose

We returned after two years to enjoy this property with our family. Best kept secret near Glen Rose, TX. Great property to relax and enjoy walks. Thank you for having us as guests again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Wonderful Property!

This house and location are packed with things to do and surprises around every turn. The house is beautiful and comfortable. Gorgeous views in all directions. Will be booking again. Sandi and all the staff are very helpful, accommodating and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

High hope ranch

We needed a retreat. A peaceful recharge. We got it here. Birds singing, walks, secluded peace and breezes. Delightful quaint Glen Rose for the day, Fossil Rim wildlife. We enjoyed our annual retreat in this special haven sanctuary.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Great views, very private and quiet. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing weekend getaway at High Hope Ranch, a perfect escape from Dallas to wide open space with great walking trails. Our boys (2 and 4) can’t wait to come back again to see their friend, Speckles the goat. Sandy, the property manager is so welcoming and accomodating. The house was immaculate and stocked with toys, games, and all of the kitchen supplies we needed. We will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guido P.

Great place to enjoy solitude, family time and plenty of hiking in close proximity to Dallas, TX

We spent 3 nights between Xmas and New Year. The house is very private and overlooks a limestone ledge. If you are a naturalist, this is definitely your place. There are miles of private hiking, multiple places to meditate or simply read a book, many opportunities to see wildlife and even some fossils to be found. Sandra was very accomodating, and the house is well-kept. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristi Z.

Great time, even in the rain!

We had a great time at the Mata'Zamo house. Celebrating my daughter's 10th birthday over Memorial Day weekend, we hiked the property, hung out on the screened porch and upper deck, and strolled around Glen Rose for fun. The house perfectly accommodated our group of 7 and we lacked for nothing in amenities. The hospitality of Sandra and the others on site was wonderful. We even got the chance to help take care of new baby goats at the barn. It was a great time at a beautiful place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Amazing views and a unique Fossil Rim experience!

This property was remote, and would have been difficult to find without the amazing communication and help from Sandara. She was available to provide a personal tour and provided useful information about the trails on the property specific to our group. The house was well-appointed, and had just what we needed for a stay with four adults and four kids. The property and the sunsets were beautiful. Everyone had a wonderful stay. I'm already trying to figure out when we can make a return visit to explore more of the beautiful trails around Mata'Zamo. Thanks again for a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Racheal S.

Relaxing and beautiful

Beautiful quarters, relaxing atmosphere... really a wonderful place to unwind. For two very busy professionals, it was just what we needed to enjoy the children. (And they never complained about no TV or computer games!) We enjoyed some wonderful wildlife sightings and searched for fossils in Goat cave- even found a porcupine needle! Both of the girls didn't want to come home- wanted to live there! Definitely a great sign. Can't wait for our next visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Mata'zamo was a fantastic weekend getaway!!

The drive to the house was beautiful. Bluebonnets and indian paintbrush flowers were throughout the fields. When we arrived at the house, everyone in my group gasped... It was so pretty they said when they stepped inside. Instantly we felt like we were at home. Sandra showed us around , we unpacked and watched a breathtaking sunset from the upstairs balcony. We cooked dinner for 7 and ate on the enclosed patio complete with candles and twinkle lights. The next day we explored the property, walking the trails leading to St Frances Hill, The sunset lookout and the beautiful Goat's cave and stone henge look alike. A huge storm came in the night but we enjoyed the rain on the tin roof. It stopped in time for us to pack up and go home. All in all it was a PERFECT weekend! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole N.

Amazing views & hikes!

This renovated barn style house is amazing. Beautiful views from the 2nd floor deck. So many hiking trails on the property you really don't need to go offsite. The views from Sunset Cliff is stunning. Goat Cave hike is amazing and Stone Circle are just gorgeous. Our kids loved running around and exploring. The pics of this place do not do it justice at all. The house was very accommodating and well thought out. We ate all of our meals out on the screened in porch. We saw deer in the morning, so many cardinals and heard the wolves from Fossil Rim at night it was fun. This property backs up to Fossil Rim. I enjoyed walking over and having my coffee at Peace and Light circle every morning. We will be coming back for sure. The kids keep asking if we can go every weekend. Plus our host Sandy was so kind and super knowledgeable. My 6 yr old son bombarded her with questions about every rock/fossil that he found and she happily answered and encouraged. She also invited my kids to come back at super to feed the goats (a highlight). Thank you for everything. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Great Escape!

First of all, I must admit I am one of those people that relies heavily on VRBO reviews, but rarely, if ever, leaves them myself. I have used VRBO for years and, quite literally, all over the world. It has been good to me and I keep coming back. All that being said, this weekend's stay at Mata'zamo was wonderful. The house is on the back bluff of an 800 acre ranch adjacent to Fossil Rim. Although we were only a few minutes out of Glen Rose, we might as well have been on another planet (and I mean that in a good way.) I took my wife, our 10 year old triplets, and our 2 australian shepherds. Every one of us had a good time- but all for different reasons. My wife loved waking up and going for runs up the (very) long scenic driveway. The kids loved exploring the very interesting topography of the ranch (including Goat Cave) and finding a treasure trove of impressive fossils. The dogs loved roaming around. I loved the fact there was no TV in the house (although wifi and other modern amenities were readily available) and THAT contributed to excellent "family time." Although everything we needed was readily accessible- we felt like we were the last people on earth- as the cabin feels genuinely remote. The house felt much bigger than it actually was- thanks in part to a soaring ceiling. The kids loved the 2 bunk beds, and the master suite upstairs was lovely. The house was clean and conducive to family activities (it would hard for anyone to sequester themselves off in the house.) The on-site laundry room helped us pack less. I must also say that Sandy stayed in contact with me prior to my arrival. She met me at the front of the property when we arrived and was always accessible (but never hovering over us) if we needed anything. She was great. I loved my time at Mata'zamo and only wish I had more time to spend there. Hopefully, I'll be able to return soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Property was as described, clean, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BROOKE R.

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

Perfect Vacation

We had such a great time here! The cabin is beautiful and just as described. The view was amazing and getting to explore was fun. We saw tons of deer and of course the cows and goats! Our kids loved it! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELISA C.

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Perfect and Peaceful!

Our stay was perfect and peaceful! Our cabin was in a secluded part of the ranch and it has amazing views. Our group was able to help feed the ranch animals nightly, which the children really enjoyed. We witnessed Zoey, the donkey, laugh! Overall, this is perfect get away from the city life and we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Perfect spot for a family getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our Mata ‘Zamo, the cabin, the scenery, the hiking…we can’t wait to go back ! 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson H.

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

Always love Mata’zamo!

This is our second stay at High Hopes ranch! We enjoyed it so much the first time we knew we had to come back even if it took a few years. Everything was perfect for our family of 5!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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Loved It!!!

This is definitely one of our favorite stays! The house and views were absolutely beautiful and our kids loved exploring the trails!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kellan B.

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

We are definitely coming back!

We are definitely coming back! My five-year-old son has not stopped talking about our trip since we got back. Sandy is awesome. Maintenance of the property was impeccable. The house was incredibly clean, and had everything you could ever need to enjoy your trip. And, the proximity to fossil rim dinosaur Valley state park was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Great Getaway

My kids loved the house and beg me to come back every year (we have visited the twice now). Peaceful and quiet, friendly and helpful staff— we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful, quiet setting away from the city. Great place to spend time with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

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

Fantastic

Took me back to my childhood running around my grandparents acreage up north. Very peaceful, no tv or other electronic distractions. Just like other reviews, kids 5 and under did not want to leave. Would be great vaca spot any time of year. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Skrei

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High Hope is a quiet, relaxing, nature focused Ranch where you can retreat from the daily stressors of your life and exist in complete solitude if you so choose. Drink in the exceptional stargazing, miles of hiking trails, and scenic views of the ranch. You can feel the tension of daily life melt away as the quiet tranquility of the land works her magic.

If you're looking for more of a family-oriented experience, we've got that covered too! We offer opportunities to meet and feed our farm animals, garden tours, and a Farm Store for you to peruse our homemade goods! From the fossilized dinosaur prints in the Paluxy Riverbed at Dinosaur Valley State Park, to the drive through safari experience of Fossil Rim, High Hope is your perfect launch point to experience all our area has to offer!

Why they chose this property

You will experience a true safari getaway at Mata'Zamo! Enjoy one of the best views in Somervell County.

What makes this property unique

You can sit on our upper deck and feel like you can see forever, or at least to Stephenville! Since it is at the end of the road, you have no neighbors. Unless you happen across another guest hiking a trail, chances are you won't see anyone else while you are here!

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