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5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals

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Terrace/patio
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Queen Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
NZ$588
avg per night

Explore the area

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Glen Rose, TX
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Paluxy River
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Stephenville, TX (SEP-Stephenville Clark Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Other (See Description)

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 232.3 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Futons, 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is NZ$588 avg per night,

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About the area

Glen Rose

Located in Glen Rose, this guesthouse is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and Dinosaur Valley State Park, while Walnut Springs City Museum and Barnard's Mill are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Paluxy River - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Big Rocks Park - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park - 25 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Dinosaur World - 29 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boot Scootin Country - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Loco Coyote Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rough Creek Lodge - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Taylor's Turn & Burn Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Overlook Cafe at Fossil Rim - ‬12 min drive

About this property

5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals

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)!

Property manager

Ciara Felker

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do a fun but meaningful safety pledge!
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Events

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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Walnut Springs Town Hall and Walnut Springs City Museum. Katy Park and Lake Granbury Medical Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

5 BR family ranch home, borders Fossil Rim, 900 acres, hiking, farm animals Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Neat and clean. Had everything we needed.

40+ of us gathered for a 90th birthday party for my dad. Ample room for everyone & parking. Lots of room for kids to run & play. Everyone really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kenyann L.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

High Hope Ranch was all our family hoped for and more, beautiful area, peaceful and calming.

We had a lovely sibling gathering at High Hope Ranch. Nine of stayed in Habari House which easily accommodated eight women and one man. It was decorated in a very homey manner, immaculate and well stocked with the usual supplies one might use. We spent a lot of time outdoors, on the large front porch, in the cozy outside area by the kitchen door, and in a big circle under the big tree next to the house (lots of easy to move chairs are available at the house). Two other family members stayed at beautiful Kasa Casa which easily accommodated us for a wonderful meal they prepared for the group. It was great to have Sandra join us that evening as we learned more about the ranch and the area. We didn't wander outside too much but I'd love to go back in cooler weather and do some exploring on all the trails the ranch has. I think I heard everyone of our group say it was the perfect place for our time together and everyone was happy with our choice. Truly a lovely, peaceful setting and a big comfortable house. Thank you so much to Sandra for all she did to help make it the perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Immaculately clean Ranch Escape!

We spent 2 nights at Habari House with 3 families in total. We had the best stay! The house was exceptionally clean when we arrived. We had 6 adults and 6 children with us and there was plenty of room for everyone to sleep comfortably and the kids could be spread out so they didn't keep each other up all night! The ranch hosts were so friendly and hospitable. They stopped by upon our arrival to orient us to the property and made great suggestions for dining in town. At 5:00pm every day, the kids got to go and feed the goats, they even got to walk them on a leash. That was definitely a highlight! The property was very private and the hosts gave us complete privacy. They let us know that they were around if we needed anything, but they left us to do what we pleased! This property is pretty remote, but such easy access to town. Though we are from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, it felt like we were worlds away. It was just the "staycation" we all needed for the holiday weekend! We would definitely recommend this property and we plan to go back again! Be sure to check out Fossil Rim when you are there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Remote, restful respite with many opportunities for kids and nature lovers. Clean and beautiful!

The vacation was a relaxing and educational experience for the city dwellers that we are. Being a family of 12 including both very young (a 2 year old) and seniors (70 and 80 years of age), we were not sure all would be able to find interesting things to enjoy. We were soon relieved of that thought when we were met by Sandi, the intelligent and well-versed-in-the-property proprietor. She spoke with us upon arrival, directed the children to follow safe behavior and walked us all through the home. The home was accommodating and provided plenty of space for us all. The kitchen is the only eating area, but with a small folding table that we brought and the chairs for the 4-10 year olds, we were all seated well for meals. Also, the huge covered front porch provides a large eating area for everyone when the weather is not too warm. The well-stocked kitchen made meals easy to prepare along with our favorite items brought from home. The seniors loved the gorgeous serenity of the front porch and the outdoors with a place for a campfire, plenty of shade provided by the numerous trees and a beautiful pond, all seen from the porch. The parents and the 6 children left on many occasions to visit the prepared, abundantly hilly and forested trails outlined for us at arrival. When the grandchildren left to go exploring with their parents, the seniors eagerly enjoyed the beauty of nature surrounding the house and a quiet respite from the much loved Kiddos. We appreciated the quiet almost as much as hearing from the little ones when they came back to share their adventures. If the great outdoors with all its interest, quiet and beauty is what you want, this is the place for you. Critter sightings and feeding the nearby goats was a favorite for us all. Be prepared to be without television and land line phones....which may have been the best treat of all!! Believe it or not, the lack of so much busy-ness was just what we all needed. The choices of things to do may be somewhat limited, but that turned out to be the most unexpected, yet excellent part of our 4th of July get-away at High Hope Ranch. Our family was restored and we all hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alok M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, location, listing accuracy

review

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienn B., Houston

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

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 traveller

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

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

Lisa M., PLEASANTON

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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