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6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hico City Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Hallway Bunks

2 Single Beds

Kid Loft

2 Single Beds

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim

Brought to you by Vacation Your Way, Tiny Home 6 in Tiny Town at Historic Hico Ranch features bunk house design with Queen, 2-Twin bunk, 2-Twin loft on a working ranch Billy the Kid may have visited! Enjoy the community fire pit, petting zoo, and play horseshoes. Just 1.5 hr drive from DFW and close to downtown Hico, this getaway 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

🏖️ Amenities and Extras

🔥 Private Fire Pit, Community large fire pit, Hammocks
🧲 Horse Shoe Pit
🐮 Meet cows, mini goats, sheep and mini donkeys
🐴 Horse Motel: Stall and turnout available (fee)
🚐 RV parking at Rockin’ K next door
🏙️ Minutes from downtown Hico; 1.5 hrs from DFW
✨🧼 Sparkling clean — we take pride in providing a sanitized, comfortable space!
🔑🏡 Effortless arrival — smart home locks
🧺🧻 Starter supplies provided: paper towels, toilet paper, K-Cups, sugar, creamer, toiletries, dish soap
✅ Clean/Sanitized (1) Bath
🛏️ Sleeps 5: 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin bunk beds (Hallway), 2 Twin beds in loft

🍳 Kitchenette
🥣Kitchen essentials and cookware and dishes, cups, utensils🍴
🫧Kitchen Sink
🧊 Large Refrigerator/freezer
🔥 2-top stovetop burners
♨️ Microwave + 🍞 toaster
☕ Keurig coffee maker + K-Cups
🍷 Wine glasses, knives, 🍽️ kids’ plastic dishes
🍽️ Awesome indoor round dining table with chairs

🛌 Sleeping Areas
Bedroom 1 (1st floor): Queen bed with TV/DVD Player and DVDs,
Hallway (1st floor): 2 Twin bunk beds
Loft: 2 Twin beds (accessed by ladder)

🚿 Bathroom
🚰 Sink + 🚽 toilet + 🚿 shower
🧺✨ Fresh, sanitized bed linens and towels are provided

🌄 Outdoors – Tiny Town at Historical Hico Ranch & RV Park
✨ Glamping at its best!
🐐 Ranch Animal Pen (Mini-Goats, Mini-Donkey, Horse, Cows, Sheep)
🔥 Private cowboy fire pit (can grill on it)
🧲 Horse Shoe Pit
🔥🪵 Community fire pit (gathering area)
⭐ Groups Welcome
🌌 Open, spacious area with starry skies & dark nights
🪑 Porch chair outside
🏡 Listing Description of your dream Vacation Your Way vacation home
Vacation Your Way with your expert host, Kara, presents another amazing property rental: Welcome to Tiny Home 6, one of seven charming tiny homes, cabins, and farmhouse rentals offering a truly one-of-a-kind ranch escape. This cozy bunk house retreat features a Queen bed with TV/DVD player with various DVDs, 2 Twin bunk beds (Hallway) and 2 Twin beds in loft (accessed by ladder), a clean modern bath, and a well-equipped kitchenette with essentials for easy meals.
Spend your evenings grilling on the Cowboy Fire Pit and gather around under wide Texas skies to enjoy amazing sights of the starry sky. Enjoy swaying in a hammock while watching others play horse shoes. And don’t forget to visit the friendly cows, mini goats, sheep, and mini donkeys. Wake up to coffee on the porch as the donkey brays “good morning” and the sunrise paints the horizon.
With RV parking next door and a Horse Motel available, this unplugged countryside experience is just 1.5 hours from DFW. Perfect for solo adventurers seeking solace, families unwinding after exploring Dinosaur World or Fossil Rim in nearby Glen Rose, or groups gathering for celebrations, board-meeting work retreats/trainings, or special events.
🌲 Neighborhood
Located just minutes from Historic Downtown Hico, Texas, you’ll find small-town charm at every corner — enjoy a steak at the Chop House, explore the Billy the Kid Museum, stroll local boutiques and antique shops, or catch live music and events at Hico Hall. Take a short drive to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center or Dinosaur World in Glen Rose for a day of adventure, and don’t miss annual favorites like the Texas Steak Cook-Off, Hico Wine Fest, the Poker Run, and the Old Settlers Reunion. It’s the perfect blend of ranch life and Texas charm.
Hico, TX is a hidden gem in Central Texas Hill Country, known for its rich Western history, scenic ranchland, and welcoming community. Visitors love the walkable historic downtown, locally owned restaurants, wine tastings, art galleries, and year-round festivals. Whether you're searching for things to do in Hico TX, weekend getaways from DFW, or a unique Texas ranch vacation rental, this area delivers.
Surrounded by wide-open spaces and rolling countryside, you’ll enjoy peaceful mornings, breathtaking sunsets, and incredible stargazing far from city lights. Conveniently located about 1.5 hours from Dallas-Fort Worth, Hico is ideal for a romantic getaway, family vacation, group retreat, or glamping experience near Glen Rose. Experience authentic small-town Texas with modern comforts and unforgettable ranch adventures.
📍 Explore Historic Hico
🍴 Enjoy a steak at the Chop House
🕰️ Visit the Billy the Kid Museum
🎶 Hico Hall – concerts, weddings and events
🛒 Stroll through boutiques and antique shops
🦕 Day trips: Fossil Rim and Dinosaur World (Glen Rose)
🎉 Local events throughout the year: Texas Steak Cook-Off, Hico Wine Fest, Poker Run and Old Settlers Reunion

🧘‍♂️ Longevity and Wellness: Whether it’s a peaceful morning walk, a cup of coffee at sunrise or watching the mini-animals frolic - this retreat prioritizes relaxation and well-being.

📅 Secure Your Vacation Your Way Getaway Today!
🔑 Inquire Today for Seasonal Rates
💡 Experience the Professional Vacation Your Way Expert Guest Service that was highlighted on DFW TX CH 5 news! 🤩
🐴🏡 Looking for another amazing tiny home adventure? Check out our Tiny Town at Lake Eastland and RV Park in Eastland, Texas! (our 2nd Tiny Town with a new twist: fishing and kayaking)


🌟Other Things to Note

🔐 Good to Know

🔦 Arriving Late?
Bring a flashlight! 🌙 It’s dark at Tiny Town (for best viewing of stars)
🌧️ Weather
Rainy Day? An umbrella and boots may come in handy! ☔ (it gets muddy!)
🅿️ Parking:
1 car in front of the sheep pen (100–150 ft walk to home) Additional parking available near cabin 1, please request ahead of time.
🚶After you park, it is about 150 Ft walking distance on path to Tiny Home 6
📵 No WiFi – unplug and reconnect with nature
🚫 No smoking, no parties, no pets (due to animals on site)
💧 Texas Water Note:
Due to natural sediment, tap water in Texas may appear cloudy, have an unusual smell, or an odd taste. Some guests choose to use bottled water instead.
🐜 Pest control notice
We use professional pest control, but minor pest activity may occur between cleanings.
🗑️ Trash
Trash bags may be disposed of in the dumpsters near Cabin 1 forest line.
🎉 Ask about booking all the tiny homes for special life celebrations! (Small weddings, family reunions, birthdays and memorials)
✅ Per Guest Fee
When booking...please provide the correct # of adults and children to get an accurate price. We employ the common practice of charging a guest fee per person to offset the utilities of the home.

Special Events and Group Stays:
Planning a group stay?
Tiny Town includes multiple tiny homes, cabins, farm house, RV, and RV Spots on the ranch. Guests often reserve several homes together for family reunions, retreats and trainings, small weddings, birthdays, memorial gatherings and celebrations.

Other homes at Tiny Town include:
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 – (this listing) Modern Tiny Home
Tiny Home 5 – Cool, Bridgerton-ish Tiny Home
Tiny Home 6 – Family Bunk House Tiny Home Cabin (This Listing)
Farm House 7 - Farm House Stay
RV-5th Wheel - Durango RV Stay
All of these unique Ranch Homes can be found in your Vacation Your Way Expert Host Profile, Kara. Open Kara’s profile to see AirBNB links to all these cabin getaways.
Send us a message if you'd like help booking multiple cabins, tiny homes or RV spots together.

Extended and Mid-Term Stay Discounts
Vacation Your Way offers discounts for longer stays.
Ask about special rates for:
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 and enjoy a stay backed by an experienced hospitality team.
Stay in comfort, stay in style, and enjoy responsive local support throughout your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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.
Please see Welcome Guide for your home.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hico

Located in Hico, this cabin is in a rural area. W.M. Wright Historical Park and The Rock Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hico City Park and Hamilton City Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Hico, TX

What's nearby

  • Hico City Park - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Hico City Hall - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cowboy Art - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Billy the Kid Museum - 4 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 78 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim?

As of 17 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim on 28 May, 2026 start from S$169, 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 at 6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 6 Hico Glamping Petting Zoo Campfire Fossil Rim located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hico City Hall, Hico City Park and Billy the Kid Museum. Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Cowboy Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Turney C.

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

Great cabin

It was very clean. Cabin was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Eclipse outing

Very efficient clean little home. Hosts were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kara

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Dr. Kara Ireland brings a unique blend of education and business to her hosting. With a Doctorate in Music Education, she received top teaching honors. Embracing their family’s hospitality legacy, Kara transitioned into the short-term rental industry. This shift led to the creation of glamping experiences. Recently, she opened Vacation Your Way, a premier property management company specializing in short-term rentals based on Fort Worth TX.

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Why they chose this property

Experience the Magic of Tiny Town at GSD Ranch and RV Park in Hico, TX

Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a personal retreat, Tiny Town at GSD Ranch offers the perfect getaway.

You can travel with multiple families- each having your own glamping private tiny home or cabin - and yet staying together!

It also has a unique small RV park - so bring you campers!

And if you have a horse- we have a horse motel !!

Unwind in Nature
Find serenity under the starlit skies as you gather around the spacious community stone fire pit—ideal for s’mores, stories, and unforgettable memories. Take a leisurely stroll through the ranch’s picturesque landscape and enjoy the peaceful ambiance by the tranquil pond.

Discover the Charm of Hico, TX
Immerse yourself in the warmth of Hico’s vibrant community with its weekend events, including the beloved Settler’s Weekend and the renowned May Steak-Off. Explore local shops, indulge in delicious food, and experience the welcoming spirit of this historic town.

We can't wait to welcome you to Tiny Town at GSD Ranch for a truly unique and relaxing experience!

What makes this property unique

Discover Tiny Town at GSD Ranch: A One-of-a-Kind Retreat in Hico

Tiny Town at GSD Ranch is more than just a destination—it’s an experience. Nestled in the heart of Hico, this exceptional property offers charm, comfort, and a touch of adventure for every kind of traveler. Here’s why it’s the perfect getaway:

1. Unique Accommodations
Cozy Cabins and Tiny Homes: Six charming and private retreats that blend comfort with rustic allure.
RV Spots: Ideal for travelers with their own rigs, providing flexibility and convenience.
Horse Motel: A rare and thoughtful feature designed for guests traveling with their equine companions.
2. Rural Charm Meets Modern Comforts
Farm Animal Encounters: Interact with cows, sheep, mini-donkeys, and mini-goats for a delightful taste of ranch life.
Community Fire Pit: Gather around for an evening of s’mores, storytelling, and stargazing under Hico’s stunningly clear skies.
3. Prime Location with Endless Exploration
Historic Hico: Just minutes away, featuring boutique shops, a cozy winery, and the fascinating Billy the Kid Museum.
Family-Friendly Attractions: Close to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and Dinosaur World, offering fun-filled adventures for all ages.
4. Activities for Every Traveler
Whether you’re exploring local attractions, soaking in the serenity of ranch life, or enjoying quality time with loved ones by the fire, there’s something for everyone.
5. Expertise You Can Trust
Managed by Vacation Your Way, a company renowned for creating unforgettable stays with exceptional attention to detail and guest care.
Perfect for All Types of Getaways
From families seeking adventure and couples craving a peaceful retreat to horse enthusiasts looking for tailored accommodations, Tiny Town at GSD Ranch promises a stay unlike any other.

Create Your Hico Story
Immerse yourself in the charm of ranch living while enjoying the conveniences of modern hospitality. At Tiny Town at GSD Ranch, unforgettable memories await.

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