10/10 Excellent
Jason W.
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun little place
Jason W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town!
Photo gallery for The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town!
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 229.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Claude, TX
- VW Slug Bug Ranch15 min drive
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park70 min drive
- Palo Duro Canyon72 min drive
- Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Studio
1 Queen Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area
About this property
The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town!
You won’t forget the wide open spaces or this rustic, tiny Birdhouse in small town Claude, Texas. Claude is where Paul Newman's "Hud" was filmed, & it sits on a flat prairie that suddenly drops into the 2nd biggest canyon in the US--Palo Duro Canyon. Tour the State Park, explore trails & caves at Merus Adventure Park, or watch bison grazing nearby. You'll be just a few miles from Amarillo with its HUGE steaks & Cadillac Ranch. Or just relax in the quiet & count the brilliant stars at night.
Our brand new tiny home has everything for a comfortable stay--kitchen with all the amenities, like coffee & tea fixins, snacks, toaster oven/air fryer, full fridge & freezer, hot plate, microwave, all the utensils, etc. It has a comfy queen-size memory foam bed, extra bedding & pillows, roomy shower, desk with lots of charging stations, dining table, reading chair that rocks with books to browse, closet with hangers, lighted makeup mirror & full-length mirror, blackout curtains. Owners live across the street, so you have privacy, but we're here if you need something.
Our welcome book highlights things to see & do within driving distance - minor league baseball, antiquing, shopping, museums, national monuments, historic sites, and eating. Or simply walk about town enjoying life as it was a few decades ago. You'll want to come back for the cleanest air and water, most amazing vistas, and friendliest people you'll ever meet. Welcome to Claude, Texas, and the Birdhouse!
Our brand new tiny home has everything for a comfortable stay--kitchen with all the amenities, like coffee & tea fixins, snacks, toaster oven/air fryer, full fridge & freezer, hot plate, microwave, all the utensils, etc. It has a comfy queen-size memory foam bed, extra bedding & pillows, roomy shower, desk with lots of charging stations, dining table, reading chair that rocks with books to browse, closet with hangers, lighted makeup mirror & full-length mirror, blackout curtains. Owners live across the street, so you have privacy, but we're here if you need something.
Our welcome book highlights things to see & do within driving distance - minor league baseball, antiquing, shopping, museums, national monuments, historic sites, and eating. Or simply walk about town enjoying life as it was a few decades ago. You'll want to come back for the cleanest air and water, most amazing vistas, and friendliest people you'll ever meet. Welcome to Claude, Texas, and the Birdhouse!
Property manager
Kathy Rieken and Shane Rieken
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
THE BURROW Dugout
THE BURROW Dugout
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (8 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Claude
Located in Claude, this cottage is in a rural area. Charles Goodnight Historical Center and Square House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palo Duro Canyon.
Claude, TX
What's nearby
- VW Slug Bug Ranch - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
- American Quarter Horse Association - 27 min drive - 42.3 km
- Amarillo Civic Center - 31 min drive - 45.7 km
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park - 70 min drive - 100.2 km
- Palo Duro Canyon - 72 min drive - 102.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 17 min walk
- OJ Mexican Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Mighty's - 18 min walk
- Kay's Country Kitchen - 12 min walk
- Ole Mexican Foods - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight
Michael R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna L.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Donna L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
John W.
29 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Nesting!
John W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
21 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Birdhouse was exceptional!
Rebecca W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kathy Rieken and Shane Rieken
My husband and I have grown up in the Texas Panhandle, where we have the cleanest air and water, the biggest vistas, and the most down-to-earth people anywhere. He's a veteran and retired law enforcement officer, and I'm a retired paralegal. We've traveled to 48 states and several countries. But we love coming back to this big prairie that drops off into the second largest canyon in the U.S. - Palo Duro Canyon. This area has a deep history with the Comanche Native Americans, the great horse people and rulers of the Plains. Our agriculture feeds the world, and now our wind turbines and solar farms are energizing the state. We are on the main highway between Dallas and Denver, and I-40, formerly Route 66, is just a few miles from our home. We'd love to host you in our tiny Birdhouse!
Why they chose this property
Our Birdhouse is located in a town of 2,000 people, where Paul Newman's "Hud" was filmed. We're 20 miles from Amarillo, with its iconic Cadillac Ranch and "free" 72-ounce steak at the Big Texan restaurant. We're 12 miles from Charles Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site--he saved the southern bison from extinction and was the inspiration for Woodrow Call in "Lonesome Dove." We are also 43 miles from Palo Duro Canyon State Park, 49 miles from Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument, and 75 miles from Caprock Canyons State Park.
What makes this property unique
The Birdhouse is brand new, but sits on a concrete slab where on old house once sat. We packed it with amenities that any traveler will appreciate. It's at the western edge of our town, across the street from our home, and it has a magnificent view of some gorgeous sunsets! It's a quiet, relaxing place, where you can walk the streets safely or sit on the porch and wave at the neighbors going by. The town of Claude is like a throwback to simpler times, with its courthouse square, small school, and laid back attitude. You may hear a freight train going through town, but you won't hear big city noises, traffic, or sirens. We have the cleanest air and water, and the stars at night are brilliant. Come be our guest and see!
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback