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Family Friendly Spacious home on the Paluxy River

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Children's area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Glen Rose, TX
  • Big Rocks Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Paluxy River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
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About the area

Glen Rose

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Glen Rose, within a 5-minute drive of Dinosaur Valley State Park and Big Rocks Park. .This vacation home is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Lake Granbury and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Somervell County Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Big Rocks Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paluxy River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Somervell County Expo Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Massey’s Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Friendly Spacious home on the Paluxy River

Family friendly home with plenty for every age to enjoy! The renovated 90 year-old Historic home on almost 2/3 of an acre has the Paluxy river right in the backyard complete with a huge deck, massive private concrete dock, kids playground and tree swing. Location is AMAZING, on Barnard St., so you're just a couple minute walk from historic downtown, antique shops, famous Big Rock Park, Oakdale Park (swimming pool/playground), and a 5-6 mile drive to Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Gather your personal items from outside and clean grill if you used it.
Any inside or outside furniture moved should be put back in its original location.
Please start one load of laundry.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

Property is also known as

Glen Rose River House
Family Friendly Spacious home on the Paluxy River Glen Rose

Family Friendly Spacious home on the Paluxy River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

candace p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Our family of 6 stayed at this cabin 4 nights. It is right on the water, even closer than the pictures can show. I loved having my coffee and watching the geese swim by from the kitchen table. Our kids loved the tree swing and fort in the beautiful backyard. The house is right on a busy road, a block or two from Big Rocks, which had a lot of traffic. We walked to big rocks to swim. The house was very clean and had every amenity for us to use. The history of the house spurred us to go on a scavenger hunt for more homes built with petrified wood. Communication was easy and quick with our hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

susan p.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Glen Rose vaca getaway

Some of the girls were not happy with the sheetings and the blankets. They were not fresh and clean. Could not find the thermostat Not all bathrooms had bath rugs outside of showers. Mold around one bathroom on shower. It was a beautiful location. Lights hanging on the porch was not working. We all had a wonderful and blessed time. My option is you cannot sleep 14 maybe 10. Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inviting

Took my family. Adults and kids. Found this property to be just perfect. Loved the old house CHARM. The back yard and river provided hours of FUN for my grandkids. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Outing

Had a great stay - wonderful hosts - home was clean - location exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect River Retreat

This was the perfect Texas river house vacation for our family. The accommodations were cool, clean, and comfortable. The kids loved the tree house and floating down to Big Rocks park to swim and play in the water. There were many activities in the area to keep everyone busy, but the main event was time spent in the river! We will definitely return to this historic and charming home on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

Charming and well kept vintage home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

Overall impression is the location and property were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away

We had a group of 11 for a wedding in town. There was plenty of room for everyone. The owner provided plenty of necessities and more! The location was so close to the town square. The property is beautiful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Family House

We came to Glen Rose for a quick weekend getaway with one other family. The location of the home and the amenities did not disappoint. The house was even better than it looked on the listing and the check out process was nice and simple. Highly recommend! Our kids were so sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

I cannot say enough about this property. Our family of 12 loved it. The backyard area and deck are amazing!!! My kids stayed in the water most of the time. And we just floated to Big Rocks Park just a 1/4 mile down the river. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House and Location

Absolutely perfect setup and location. We stayed here as an overflow to our large family Christmas get together at parents house a few miles away. Exceeded expectations !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

We loved our stay at this property. It was clean, cozy and such a fun place to spend time with family. The rain made it hard to do much outdoor activities but the kids loved the tree house and swing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous house and property

We loved the charming, historic house. Super cozy and plenty of room to spread out! We plan on returning in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

C. W. C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great golf getaway

Stayed the weekend with friends for a golf getaway and this was the perfect setup. Great scenic backyard for hanging out and playing cornhole. The layout of the house was perfect for us and slept 8 guys easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eydie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

River view perfection

Nothing can beat a sunset and sunrise from a river off the deck of your own backyard. From the quaint, perfectly decorated 100 year old home to the famous petrified wood exterior, this home is a perfect stay. The kids have a treehouse, games, movies and coloring pages. The adults have stone patios and a fire pit to sit by the river. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for families

This was an amazing property for our family of 5! We had plenty of room inside and out. The hosts have done an amazing job of making sure there is a variety of activities! The closet of toys was a surprise bonus for my 3yr old. Hosts were responsive during our stay. Such a memorable Spring Break!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

The house and property are great. Lots of room inside and out. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate so we did not get to do any outside activities. Would go back when it's warmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Artha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family gathering place

We stayed here as a family for my husband’s significant birthday, ending in zero. He was raised in Glen Rose, and remembers this house because of its location and the petrified wood. It was the perfect place. The house was perfect and the river and the fire pit made our stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

The house was well stocked and we felt right at home. The yard was very big and the kids enjoyed playing outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H., Crandall, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We had an amazing time, and the house was perfect for our family! The river literally runs through the back yard with stair access. My son, grandsons and granddaughter loved swimming and playing in the river and the adults were able to see them and supervise from the comfort of the outdoor patio/deck. The home was very comfortable and the host was wonderful during each of our interactions. They even had a welcome gift at the house of s’mores supplies and bottled water. Great home and great host! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Attending a wedding near by

Great property & location. House had everything we needed. Very well kept & clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Roomy, convenient, clean. The river was just a few steps from the house, and the yard was spacious. I took teenagers, but this is a great place for smaller children as well. The back and side yards are shady. I would definitely recommend this house for any age group or combination of ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021