10 acres with NO CLEANING FEES and fresh chicken eggs with your stay!

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Living room with a dedicated work space facing a window, overlooking 10 acres

Renovated living room with the reclining leather sofa and tons of dvds to watch!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Gym

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Walnut Springs, TX

Paluxy River19 min drive
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center24 min drive
Dinosaur Valley State Park26 min drive
Stephenville, TX (SEP-Stephenville Clark Regional)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room upstairs

1 Double Futon

The Americana Room

1 Queen Bed

The Studio Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Shower House

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Upstairs Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come visit Walnut Springs and enjoy some peace and quiet in our small town retreat, with an amazing great room upstairs and a beautiful wraparound porch and back deck. Watch a Bosque county sunset on the back porch swings, and a hammock stand to enjoy your favorite book. Perfect for watching sunsets and seeing the wildlife stroll across the back 10 acres. Plan to have a bonfire in the 8 foot fire pit while you play a horseshoe tournament on our Horseshoe pits.
Glen Rose is only 15 minutes away, so it's close enough to get in the mix, but far enough to enjoy the serenity of the country life. There are several delicious new and old restaurants, a few small grocery stores, a liquor store, gas station a half mile up the road in town, so you can get your creature comforts!
We enjoy old stuff, vintage cars, and motorcycles, and we hope you can pick out the vintage touches throughout the house!! The bedrooms have been custom designed, and include the Americana room, and the Studio room. The kitchen table is an old motorcycle topped with a glass table top, and the kitchen island was constructed from bona-fide barn tin off of an old barn on the Chisholm Trail in Fort Worth, Texas! We hope you enjoy the little details as much as we enjoyed designing it!
There are also 2 vintage campers on-site for an additional fee! Each of them sleeps 2 comfortably, and one of them has a pull-out futon for a 3rd person. If you've got a larger group you'd like to host, reach out and let's put your retreat together!
There is an apartment built into a shipping container behind the pavilion in the back pasture where we live, and we are available for anything our renters may need, but we will not be in or around the house while it is rented. It is your space while you are here.

Some extras to choose from (let me know before or during your stay):
Request to have the property to yourself (no renters allowed in glampers on front of property): $50
Firewood delivery: $50
Deluxe Charcuterie Board from the local Board and Comb: $75
Laundry service (wash/dry/fold): $40 plus actual cost of laundromat ($6-$8/load)
Grocery run (you provide the list, we pick it up and deliver it to the house): $40 plus actual cost of groceries
Liquor/beer run: $20 plus actual cost of alcohol. Must be 21+.
Romance package ❤️ Roses (or other flower if specified), champagne, chocolate covered strawberries: $100

Property manager

Julia Fletcher

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Upon approval from owner

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Upon approval from owner

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is only allowed outside.

Do not remove any furniture from their respective rooms. No smoking in the house. Clean up after yourself.

Do not shoot any game on our property - no exceptions. Any locked doors are off limits.

No glass dishes of any kind are to be used outdoors. Do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet.

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

Note from host: Upon approval from owner

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Walnut Springs

Located in Walnut Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Barnard's Mill and The Rock Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.

Walnut Springs, TX

What's nearby

Paluxy River - 19 min drive
Big Rocks Park - 20 min drive
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - 24 min drive
Dinosaur Valley State Park - 26 min drive
Dinosaur World - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rattlesnake Ballroom - ‬17 min walk
‪Blackie's Bait Shop - ‬17 min walk
‪Blackie's Bait Shop - ‬17 min walk
‪Rattle Snake Ballroom - ‬17 min walk
‪Oma Leen's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 acres with NO CLEANING FEES and fresh chicken eggs with your stay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 10 acres with NO CLEANING FEES and fresh chicken eggs with your stay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 acres with NO CLEANING FEES and fresh chicken eggs with your stay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 acres with NO CLEANING FEES and fresh chicken eggs with your stay! located?

Located in the heart of Walnut Springs, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Walnut Springs City Museum, Walnut Springs Town Hall and Katy Park. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and Somervell County Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cerrita P.

16 May 2024

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

Country Getaway

Tailgate Ranch has an ideal location for traveling the northwest Texas area around Walnut Springs. We traveled to Glen Rose (less than 15 miles), over to Stephenville, up to Mineral Wells, and back to Walnut Springs. We found several state parks in which to hike and explore as well as parks within Glen Rose and Miineral Wells where we could enjoy a walk with the dogs. The house and area of Tailgate Ranch itself was perfect for us to be able to enjoy the country but have all the comfort of a lovely and well decorated home with what I would call a "biker/country/patriot" kind of vibe. We got to catch one sunset but had to deal with lots of rain (May is Texas rainiest month). However, that is what contributed to the beauty of the wildflowers everywhere (Indian Blanket galore!) and the green of trees and fields! It was gorgeous. We could not have asked for a more well stocked kitchen for cooking, large fridge, dishwasher etc. It is all there. Having the living room upstairs was a bit different for us. The view was very worth the climb. Loved the motorcycle dining table! There is a wonderful outdoor balcony, but the rain kept us inside mostly. The living area with large screen TV kept us entertained when we were not out exploring. A nice cozy couch to cuddle up on is there as well. We really enjoyed the cool breezes out on the wrap around porch and it gave a nice spot to sit even with the rain. Julia was excellent in her communication and a gracious host.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cedar S.

21 Mar 2024

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

Great for the weekend

The property was great to stay at for a weekend trip. Sadly it was raining so we didnt get to use the hammock, the fire pit, or the horseshoe game outside. But with the number of board games Julia has it is easy to keep busy inside too. The house is super cute with lots of vintage touches. She has directions and labels and has thought of all the questions you could ask. Very thoughtful. The only issue we had was orginally the posting stated there was a hot tub which there is not. It was a big reason we booked but turned out we had a great time without it. The fresh eggs were a cute touch, thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Sept 2023

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

Terrific stay

We really enjoyed this property. It's a fun place with a great, quiet location but close to activities. Communication with the owner was fantastic! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

22 May 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a great time. House came with everything we needed. Would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

21 Feb 2023

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

Peaceful stay w loads of activities

The ranch supplied a ton of activities to keep us occupied such as board games and music players. The massive property gave us a ton of space to let our dog run around. The top deck was very nice to enjoy the sunset with dinner. Julia was very prompt with replies and communication with us. I would certainly stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheree J.

15 Dec 2022

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

Amazing Stay!!

We had a great time at this great venu!! The house was very clean with all the little details checked. We definitely plan to return when we will have more time at the house to enjoy all it has to offer!! Thank you Julia for the great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

14 Dec 2022

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

Perfect

A unique home with every thing provided.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

6 Sept 2022

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

One of the best!

Instead of listing what’s included, the listing should just say “bring cloths and food…we have the rest covered”!. Really does have more than you can think to bring. Julia is a great host and made us feel like we were staying at a friends house. Will 1000% be booking this place again. House is fun, creative and super clean! If you are reading this, I promise, you need to book it, you won’t be disappointed!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Tomball, Texas USA

24 Aug 2022

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

Great stay

Great stay. Wish we had longer. Fun decor and pretty sunset.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

14 Aug 2022

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

Loved the constant breeze on the porch!

This ranch house is awesome! We loved the decor! Lots of amenities. It was a perfect getaway! We hope to come back and stay here again. The breeze is constant on the porch. We didn't want to go inside it felt so lovely!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

8 Aug 2022

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

Really enjoyed this property

My husband and I needed a place to stay while visiting our family in Stephenville. It was perfect for us. The kitchen and living room were inviting and comfortable. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and comfy too. I’d stay here again for sure! The host was very nice and communicated with us to make sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

5 July 2022

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

Family Oasis

Tailgate Ranch far exceeded our expectations! All the wonderful reviews are what led us to this perfect spot and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Julia was a wonderful, friendly and professional host,. She was very communicative and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Julia recommended the glamper for our stay and it couldn’t have been a more perfect spot for additional accommodations. It was so evident during our stay that the hosts put so W no

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

7 May 2022

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

The perfect mini family vacation!

We wanted to take a little family trip from Fort Worth for a couple days to explore a new area and have a comfortable place for our littlest to nap. We got to bring our dog, who loved the big property! Our son said he is definitely coming back! It was nice to be so close to town but also away from everything. The space was small but well thought out. I loved the eclectic, industrial vibe! We only saw the owner once and she was super friendly! The house was very well stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene L.

2 May 2022

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

Great Getaway

This place was well above our expectations very comfortable very clean and everything you needed. The host is super nice and very gracious. We enjoyed all the little extras that she had around the house and the eclectic things on the walls. Beautiful second-story back patio and many other things to do outside. Great place for family and friends

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

21 Dec 2021

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

Great property

We had another great weekend here! Thanks for setting up such a great house and property. The location is perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

11 Nov 2021

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

Country Getaway

Perfect for 1 or 2 nights. We chose the location due to its proximity to the Dino Valley state park and local attractions. It is a clean and charming property good for families with children and pets. My only wish was that the large firepit didn't have debris wood piled in it. We did have a small chiminea but a medium sized firepit that could take firewood would have been perfect and a little mowing around the horse shoe pits to make it usable. Other than that the home was fully stocked and great to stay in. The hosts stayed nearby on property but were lovely and respected our privacy.

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

23 Aug 2021

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

Great property!

Nice relaxing quiet location. Great views from house and porches. We really enjoyed staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clint J.

27 Mar 2021

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

Great Spot in the Glen Rose Area!

I took my son to Tailgate River Ranch for his 5th Birthday because it was close in proximity to Dino Valley State Park and Fossil Rim. This property is great! The house is fun and eclectic, the communication from the owner was very clear and timely, all the amenities we'd need were included in the home and it had a great fire pit out back! My son (and I) had a great time staying there! I'd highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

26 Mar 2021

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

Family Spring Break

Had a great few days at the TGR. Our 5 year old was in heaven. From the motorcycle table to the huge fire pit he was amazed by everything. We only ventured out twice and were in very close proximity to both destinations: Fossil Rim & Dinosaur Valley state park. Kitchen was impressively stocked. Family really enjoyed walking around the land and resting in the hammocks. Probably will come back when it’s just adults or when kids are a bit older- the stairs and table and decor are not really toddler friendly. Just meant we needed to spend more time outside exploring! Can’t beat that deck and Texas sunsets- Sad to leave!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

1 Mar 2021

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

Perfect weekend getaway

It was definitely colder than we were expecting/hoping, so we didn’t get to use the awesome outdoor space very much (will have to come back when it’s warmer). But it was exactly the peaceful, romantic weekend getaway we needed!

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA D.

15 Dec 2020

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

Country Get-Away

Perfect place to let our dogs run, while have some outdoorsy time with our boys. Close location to Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cinde S.

12 Dec 2020

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

Perfect get away

We had a blast. We took our adult children for a Thanksgiving getaway. It was quite and had everything we needed to cook an excellent meal and relax. The grounds are amazing and we had two small dogs that could run and play. It was just what we needed. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

26 Sept 2020

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

Hurrication

Thank you so much for working with us while we ran from hurricane Laura! We enjoyed the property. The deck provided a nice place to wind down. We didn't get to enjoy the surrounding area much but definitely recommend eating at the loco coyote! The burgers were the biggest I've ever seen and delicious! We would like to return in the future under less stressful circumstances to enjoy the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Cheryl K.

15 Sept 2020

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

Visit with three kids

Fun decor, close to everything we needed but far enough way too. Great outdoor space. Beds in room were very comfortable. (However the fold out was not as expected and not very comfortable). My only wish is that the living room had more comfortable furniture so we could hang out as a family when not outside. Overall we enjoyed the house and our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

18 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful peaceful place

The property was well kept,. The owner was readily available . All our needs were met. We spent a very relaxing week and really enjoyed the star gazing, sunsets, fire pit and games . The fold out couch in the description was not available but the owner let us use one of the campers in order for all of us to sleep confortable . The WiFi worked very well. We really enjoyed it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Julia Fletcher

Welcome! I'm Julia, and the Tailgate Ranch is my passion project and dream come true! I love vintage everything, and refuse to be ordinary. I love hosting people who love the country and the Tailgate Ranch for all it's glory!

Why they chose this property

We share a passion for old vintage and rusty stuff – from cars to fixtures to furniture, and we’ve had a BLAST incorporating that love into our ranch. We want you to find something you didn’t notice before on every visit to the Tailgate!
We’ve fallen in love with the Chalk Mountain Loop, Walnut Springs’ sweet community vibe, and the SUNSETS! We hope you will too!

What makes this property unique

The Tailgate provides a location that is perfect for a getaway from DFW, without the long haul required by most secluded retreats! It's quiet at night, and you can explore the area as much as you'd like during the day! We are only 15-30 minutes from The Greenwood Saloon, Horny Toads, and Loco Coyote, and about a minute from Blackie's Bait Shop (awesome little bar/restaurant with good people!), the Rattlesnake Roadhouse, and Texas Tavern. Enjoy!