(“Welcome” in the Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the people) to Doves Rest Cabins – Comanche!
The Comanche’s were fierce warriors who reached present-day New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle and Palo Duro Canyon by 1700. During that time, their population increased dramatically because of the abundance of buffalo. Though the tribe was large, they never formed a single tribal unit, but rather, were divided into some eight to twelve independent groups. Sharing the same language and culture, they sometimes fought, and other times at peace, cooperating one with the other, similar to the modern family today!
Comanche in their native language is “Numinu”, meaning the People. And, Comanche Cabin is just that…for the People. We are proud to bring you this newly constructed home with a universal and accessible design to accommodate a wide variety of guests. This single floor house has been specially designed to accommodate people of all ages, genders, sizes and physical abilities. 36” wide doorways and hallways, generously sized bathrooms with roll in shower, staggered height kitchen countertops, front entrance and back patio low thresholds for wheelchair ease of access are some of the notable features that make Doves Rest Cabins – Comanche accessible to the PEOPLE.
Comanche is a three-bedroom, two- full bath, in a very accessible, functional and cozy 1,440 sq. ft. design. The cabin features a wood burning fireplace, covered patio and BBQ grill. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to make you feel at home. Clean linens and towels are provided for your comfort along with extra blankets for cozy nights.
Unwind and enjoy magical moments while the golden light mixed with clouds plays over the expanse of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. One of the best features of the lovely view from this cabin is the vistas one can see in an 180 degree angle.
Only 16-miles from the city of Canyon, home to West Texas A & M University and just 30-miles south from Amarillo and historic Route 66. There is plenty of shopping, restaurants, museum’s and all local amenities to enjoy in the “city.”
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Canyon
Located in Canyon, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palo Duro Canyon State Park and Palo Duro Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium or Amarillo National Tennis Center. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Elkins Ranch - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - 15 min drive - 24.2 km
Kimbrough Memorial Stadium - 15 min drive - 27.2 km
Palo Duro Canyon - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
Getting around
Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.) - 42 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Comanche cabin on the west rim pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Comanche cabin on the west rim?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comanche cabin on the west rim on 20 May, 2026 start from S$647, 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 Comanche cabin on the west rim?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Comanche cabin on the west rim?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Comanche cabin on the west rim?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Comanche cabin on the west rim located?
Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Elkins Ranch and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Red River and Palo Duro Canyon are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay with Dove's Rest Cabins was about as close to perfect as anywhere we have stayed! The luxury cabin had everything we needed and was the best location for viewing and visiting the cabin.
Comfortable, quiet, well equipped vacation rental with great views. Excellent communication with the property manager. Highly recommended. We are repeat visitors and plan to return.
We enjoyed our 4th of July at this lovely home. We highly recommend their concierge services as well. Their private chef and their help organizing made my husbands birthday special.
This is an amazing property, with all convenient amenities, well kept and well situated with wonderful views.
As a family of 4, we had a wonderful time and each of of us will keep fond memories of our time spent here.
Sabine D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2020
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us at our Comanche cabin at Doves Rest Cabins! Be well and hope to see you again!
We took my grandmother to the Texas play and this was the perfect set up for us! We had four generations staying and it was a fit for all of us. Would definitely book again!
We had a wonderfully windy stay atop the canyon rim. The house was as described with the exception of the white room, which is actually a converted garage and a bit dark. Cleverly themed though, loved Cream.
Beautiful home. Gorgeous view, which is not fully appreciated by the photos online. It is rather secluded (which we liked.) The ‘White Room’ was very fun. The beds were very comfortable. The only suggestions I would make are to have more dish towels and a few more rugs. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and the soothing showers, but the tile floors were extremely slippery if treading with wet feet. Thank you!
beth w.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Thanks for your feedback Beth, we have tried having rugs in the cabin however they get ruined very quickly and hard to keep clean. We were hoping the door mat at the sliding door for outside entrance and shower mats in each bathroom would eliminate the issue of wet feet on the tile. In regard to the kitchen towels and cloths - the cleaner would have noted a one night stay so only left one set of two dry towels and one dish cloth. Sorry about that and I will point out to them to look at the total number of guests as well as nights staying.
Beautiful house over Looking the Canyon. Everything was first rate! Welcomed by a beautiful bottle of Champagne 😊 10 minutes from the canyon park. 100 miles long second largest following the Grand canyon. Also a live musical about the history of Texas. If I could give 10 stars I would. We will all be coming back! My Aunt and Uncles-had a wonderful
stay. My Aunti Lora turned 79.
This place was a dream come true! From the moment we arrived until our departure, we lived in the lap of luxury. If I could give this 100 stars I would.
The beds were so comfortable with fluffy pillows and soft linens. Both bathrooms were wonderful with excellent shower heads, and we appreciated the cozy bathrobes.
The kitchen and living room were fantastic. I especially loved the sofa that overlooked the porch and canyon view. The view was breathtaking at sunset and equally so in the morning.
This is my favorite VRBO stay ever. I’m already trying to see if we can revisit Dove’s Rest on our way home.
Beautiful location but overwhelming burned wood smell
Apparently, the previous renters did not open the flue when using the fireplace, so the entire house along with the bedding, towels, and furniture smelled like burned hickory. Everyone who entered the house immediately commented on the overwhelming smell. After showering, our hair smelled like hickory after being dried with the towels. The robes were high quality and soft but smelled so badly we couldn't enjoy using them. The stone on the fireplace was completely covered in soot that would come off on our hands when we touched it. When we arrived home, our personal items that were hanging on the doors or laid on the table surfaces needed to be cleaned to get rid of the burned wood smell.
We had to purchase our own toiletpaper, trash sacks, and paper towels as the supply provided was very limited.
The house was beautiful and the view was amazing but I would hesitate to stay there again due to the extremely overbearing smell of burned wood.
shawna e.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2023
Hi Shawna,
Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay, we do struggle sometimes regarding the open fireplaces due to guests lighting and having fires the size of bonfires. Removing the smell is difficult at times, we are looking at removing all open fires due to this situations and replacing with electric units. In regard to purchasing your own amenities, we provide two trash bags in the trash can and another two under the sink with the dish pods, there was one roll of paper towels on the counter and again another under the sink. Toilet paper is also located in the cabinets above the toilet in the bathrooms. If you run short we provided an onsite contact number in your information to reach out for any additional products or linen if needed as we are on site 24/7.
The house was very nice and had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable, GREAT VIEW. My husband and I had a great relaxing vacation and enjoyed hiking and biking in Palo Duro Canyon - BEAUTIFUL.
I stayed here with two of my girlfriends and the place was perfect. We each had a very comfortable room, the views were amazing, the hot tub hit the spot after long days of hiking, and the kitchen was well stocked with all kinds of pots pans and gadgets for cooking. All that and the entrance to the park was just a 10 minute drive from the house.
We are 5 longtime friends, and just delighted to have found such a great place to hang out and catch up! Well maintained, beautiful views and exceptionally comfortable,!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is nicely equipped and comfortable with all we needed. The views are incredible and it was extremely peaceful. We travel with our doodles, this home has a fenced backyard that allowed our pups plenty of space to roam.
Awesome place. Incredible host and the views are something out of a movie.
We were graciously welcomed. The host is incredibly friendly. They make themselves available for any needs or concerns. Cannot say anything but good and, that is a rare thing. They definitely are superior compared to any other places we have stayed. CS
What an amazing experience, we have travelled to Canyon multiple times but this was our first Doves Rest experience. The house was exactly like the pictures - it was clean, well stocked and had some extra perks we weren’t expecting! We will be booking again for future trips!
Jordan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Doves Rest Cabins
Jeff Means is the founder and manager of Doves Rest Cabins. He’s an experienced business professional with a 30+ year career in the hospitality & tourism industry. He has overseen countless event executions and destination/resort marketing efforts. He has personally led groups to over 50-countries and worked closely with resorts and hotels to enhance the guests stay and overall experience. He has traveled to every continent except Antarctica, and almost every state/province in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. During his career he has been to many interesting places such as, the Sahara Desert, Amazon River, Great Barrier Reef, Moscow, Marrakesh, Transylvania, Kenai Peninsula, and the Alps from every country, plus most of the Caribbean Islands. Jeff’s sister lives in New Zealand who he visits occasionally. Interestingly, she has several successful vacation home rentals projects in New Zealand, Australia and Argentina!
Jeff is also an author and accomplished writer. His extensive travels have given him a unique view about the world and the cultures in which we live. His curiosity about world and human origins led him to write his debut novel, Entity of Origin. Jeff was born and raised in Northern California but has called Texas home since 1989.
Why they chose this property
Palo Duro Canyon State Park with its Technicolor walls make for high-desert scenery more commonly seen in southern Utah. It offers more than 30-miles of hiking, mountain-biking and equestrian trails and an additional 1,500 acres set aside for horseback riding. You can bring your own horses so don’t hesitate to ask us about local boarding.
Mountain bikers can experience the best single track in Texas and will enjoy the well maintained five trail heads networking for some 26-miles throughout the canyon ranging from "mild" to "wild" in technical ability - dirt, rocks, river rock, sand, wash-outs, switchbacks, drop-offs and climbs with alternative trail accesses throughout.
During the summer, enjoy a performance of the outdoor musical drama TEXAS. The play, nearing a half-century in its on-going production runs Tuesdays through Sundays, June through August, at the 1,700 seat Pioneer Amphitheater. Watch the stories, struggles and triumphs of early settlers. The family-friendly show has singing, dancing, fireworks and lots of Texas humor.
You'll find Comanche Cabin a place of amazing beauty, quietness and nurturing of soul & spirit. Here is where the Buffalo roamed. It’s Southern & Quahada Comanche (the most powerful & ruthless Indian tribes in American history), Kiowa, and Cheyenne and Arapaho territory. During their time, around 150-years ago, millions of Buffalo made this land their home and Palo Duro Canyon was a retreat for these nomad Indians - hunters of Buffalo. Chief Quanah Parker, the last of the Quahada Comanche warriors, fought the battle of Palo Duro Canyon not more than 20-miles east from Doves Rest in September 1874. It brought an official end to the U.S./Indian wars and the eventual peace that finally allowed settlers to occupy this last remaining freedom-outpost of “uncivilized” land in North America. Now, fun memories and RELAXATION happen here!
What makes this property unique
Off the beaten path and outside of mainstream destinations, we’re far from every other place to stay. We deliver an amazing guest experience that is truly authentic Texan, personal, and character-rich. Doves Rest Cabins is truly a unique base camp from which to explore one of the world’s most transformative spot – Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Doves Rest Cabins is ideal for travelers who believe small is beautiful, and see travel not as something one does, but rather identifies it as part of who one is.
If private and quiet surrounded by nature with friendly wildlife nestled in your own little world only a few minutes away to the second largest canyon in America interests you, then you’re in the right place!
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