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The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town!

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Welcome to the Birdhouse in Texas!
Sit on the porch and wave at passing neighbors, or watch the sun set.
Sweet dreams in the queen size memory foam bed.
Relax and read in the rocking chair.
Watch tv or just relax
Reviews
10

Exceptional

1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 229.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Claude, TX
  • Popular LocationVW Slug Bug Ranch15 min drive
  • AirportAmarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.)26 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalo Duro Canyon State Park70 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalo Duro Canyon72 min drive

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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!

Property manager

Kathy Rieken and Shane Rieken

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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.
Map
Claude, TX

What's nearby

  • Charles Goodnight Historical Center - 14 min drive
  • VW Slug Bug Ranch - 15 min drive
  • American Quarter Horse Association - 27 min drive
  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park - 70 min drive
  • Palo Duro Canyon - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪OJ Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mighty's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Red Roof Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kay's Country Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town!?

As of 30 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town! on 1 July 2024 start from AU$190.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Birdhouse in Texas - Try Us in a Small Town! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from VW Slug Bug Ranch and within 20 miles (32 km) of Charles Goodnight Historical Center and Square House Museum. Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ and Kwahadi Kiva Indian Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
We rented the bird house for some friends coming in to attend a wedding. They had nothing but spectacular reviews and loved their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Nesting!
What a cute little place to stay! Exactly as advertised and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Birdhouse was exceptional!
I had so much fun staying at this house while visiting Merus Adventure Park. I was like staying at a very nice hotel but with an actual home feeling. Looking forward to future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Rieken and Shane Rieken

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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!
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