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5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL

Guesthouse in Glen Rose with a fitness center and a sauna

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Interior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Glen Rose, TX
  • Place, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Walnut Springs Town Hall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Valley State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Glen Rose

This guesthouse places you within a 15-minute drive of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and Walnut Springs Town Hall. Guestrooms at this guesthouse include kitchens, fireplaces, and patios.
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What's nearby

  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Walnut Springs Town Hall - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park - 21 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Paluxy River - 22 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Big Rocks Park - 23 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loco Coyote - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Boot Scootin - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Rough Creek Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mr B's Restauraunt - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪LAEBMB Wedding - ‬36 min drive

About this property

5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL

BRAND NEW COWBOY POOL OPEN! Stay 4 nights, 4th night free!!

We offer contact-free check-in, but are available whenever you need us by text or phone call.

Between hanging out and exploring our 900 acres full of trails, ravines, rest areas, breathtaking vistas and resting areas, and all that Glen Rose has to offer, you will have plenty to do!

Habari is the original and largest of our ranch’s four guest houses. Habari has had a rich history, starting out as the ranch manager’s quarters, then as overflow rental for Fossil Rim (your host owned and grew Fossil Rim for some 20 years!) and our ranch staff.

Habari is close enough to the county road for quick trips to Fossil Rim’s Overlook and into Glen Rose, but far enough off the road for quiet and solitude.

Habari is a great starting point to explore our ranch's trails and ravines. Habari (“Hello! How are you? You are Welcome Here!” in Swahili) is a “cozy but elegant” (as one guest said!) ranch style house with:
• 20 miles of fossil-laden trails to explore on our organically and sustainably managed Ranch and Sanctuary.
• Habari is located just a short walk away from our NEW farm store! We offer rainbow pasture eggs, fresh produce, USDA grass-fed ground beef, garden salsa, balm jellies, and more!
• A short walk to see our goats and their guard donkey. Join us for goat feeding and ask about our other farm animals!

It is easy to get lost at Habari, lost in thought, lost in time, lost from stress and the city life! All of this in our little slice of the Hill Country, just 90 minutes south of the Dallas-Ft Worth area! We invite you to stay at Habari or any of our other three guest houses, it’s the best cure we know for nature deficit disorder!!!

Ask us about our other three vacation rental homes on the ranch! We also allow special parties and events (with fee)!
Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Note from host: Yards, car OK, not inside or on trails
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We ask that you be kind to our home, water usage, septic, land, critters and housekeepers!
We offer recycling and composting and appreciate your help reducing our environmental footprint.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: We do a fun but meaningful safety pledge!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
$20 day use fee applies, no raves

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Yards, car OK, not inside or on trails

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: $20 day use fee applies, no raves
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Note from host: $20 day use fee applies, no raves
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Glen Rose, close to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.

Is there parking available at 5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Is this guesthouse adjacent to a casino?

No, this guesthouse is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about 5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at 5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL?

No, but this guesthouse does have a sauna.

Does this guesthouse include breakfast service?

This guesthouse offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this guesthouse.

Does 5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Are there rooms with balconies at 5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL?

Yes, every accommodation at 5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

5 BR family ranch home, near Fossil Rim, hiking, farm animals and COWBOY POOL Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Genie H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alok M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location nice property

We Enjoyed our trip to fossil rim park. These three houses are very conveniently located. We would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family gathering

Easy check in, plenty of space, and very clean! Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country House

The house is on a beautiful peaceful piece of land. Porches are on both sides of house for seating and relaxing. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lou ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the country

If you want a real taste of rural Texas, this place is great. Sit on the front porch and watch the cow and pick up trucks pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Estelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

This was such a nice place, very peaceful, and beautiful. The staff went out of their way to be compassionate, kind, and helpful. I cannot be more happy with our experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away

This was a great place to reconnect with family and enjoy the outdoors. The property was spotless and had room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kitty T.

Liked: Cleanliness

review

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful catching up with friends

This was the first opportunity since COVID for us to get together with a few other families that we see yearly. It was a great place to stay and it had room for all of us. There was many thing we were able to do on the property (hiking, feeding the goats) and there was plenty of space for the kids to run around in the fresh air. We were also only 15 to 20 minutes away from many attractions (Fossil Rim, Dinosaur Valley State Park, Paluxy Heritage Park, Big Rocks Park) and eating (Loco Coyote, Hammonds BBQ). It was a lovely and we wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our Family

The Habari house with 5 bedrooms was perfect for our 3 families. We enjoyed the beautiful country setting by sitting out on the porch and having a fire in the fire pit for our smores. Jeff was very thoughtful for stopping by to ask our grandson to ride down with him to feed the cows. A great stay for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

September weekend stay

Our stay was great....Only minus was the listing stated there was a hot tub at the property....just understand there are 3 houses on this property and only 1 of them has a hot tub. The listing isn't clear on this matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice country getaway spot

It was a fun and relaxing getaway for our family of 7. The land, house and location helped us foster our family's love of nature. The front porch was perfect for coffee and breakfast in the morning. The view was beautiful. We went a few hikes around the property. Our children favorite things about staying at the house were the interesting rooms and feeding the goats and Zoey the donkey. We hope to come back again some day.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Argue family

This is now one of our favorite places!! The property manager was super nice and knowledgeable! We can’t wait to go back and explore more of the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Amazing views, great location for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrienn B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and relaxing

This is a great ranch, one of my favorite places in Texas! Really amazing! This was our second time here and we plan to come back again. We enjoyed the nice views, hiking, bird watching, or just sitting on the porch. Kids loved to feed the goats and the cave! The property manager, Sandy, is a very nice person and gave us lots of information. We were lucky that we could even participate in a yoga class on one morning . Habari house was perfect for 2 families!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place

We had a wonderful visit. This is the perfect place for family gatherings. We enjoyed nature walks, seeing cows and goats and the beautiful stars at night. There 14 of us and the house was perfect with plenty of beds for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenyann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving 2019

This amazing property is a gem. 8 adults & 3 kids were able to explore the vast nature this property has to offer. The house was big enough to for our family to have privacy when desired. Lots of room to encourage interaction with music, games and just relaxing. The plus was NO TV but internet if you needed it. Big porches allowed people to sit outside if it rained. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., PLEASANTON

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends and fun

The house has a very "homey" comfortable vibe in a somewhat remote peaceful setting. Was perfect for a group of friends or family enjoying downtime, sitting on the porch and watching the deer, fishing in one of the ponds or hiking and running on trails around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature-lovers' refuge

Our multi-generational family gathering found pure peace and joy at High Hope Ranch. Thank you for welcoming us and for sharing the ranch and all of its natural wonder!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B., Leander, TX

Family (Texas Safari) Vacation at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

The house was spacious enough for the 5 family units we had. The house is fully equipped and all you need is food! We will definitely be back to make more wonderful family memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tricia J.

Beautiful, clean, well maintained, comfortable beds, nice kitchen and grill

The house was perfect for our extended family. The house was very clean and my 85 year old parents slept well. The ranch is quiet and a great place to relax. We played games, went to fossil rim and feed a giraffe, horseback riding, so many great activities in the area. We will come back again. The people at the ranch made us feel like part of the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

Excellent

We had so much fun at Habari! We were ALL(22 of us) sad to leave!!! Sandy was GREAT to work with:))
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandee C.

Wonderful stay

Great place with lots to do! We had 5 families (all with kids) staying at Habari and it fit all of us perfectly. The trails were fun and just staying at the house was great. Gigi was a great help when we got lost! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Absolutely wonderful!

Excellent communication, availability and service. Habari is our new refuge, far from the daily stress... Beautiful and unique!! Thank you for keeping this ranch pure, close to nature and as a sanctuary for animals as well. We loved every aspect of it <3

10/10 Excellent

Brent T.

Wish we had more time to explore, but its a beautiful property

We were out for a team event at the Spartan Race. The house was nice and the property was beautiful I wish we had another day to explore the property a bit more. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017