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Beautiful, unique ranch stay, with stellar sunsets, close to dining & music

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

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Walnut Springs, TX
  • Place, Walnut Springs Town Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Walnut Springs City Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Katy Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

The Americana Room

1 Queen Bed

The Studio Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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

Beautiful, unique ranch stay, with stellar sunsets, close to dining & music

Wake up to wide-open Texas skies, enjoy coffee on the porch as the sun rises, spend the day exploring Glen Rose, then return for breathtaking sunsets, campfires, and unforgettable nights under the stars.
Perfect for:
Families seeking a weekend getaway
Couples looking for a peaceful retreat
Visitors to Dinosaur Valley State Park
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center guests
Outdoor enthusiasts
Stargazers and photographers
Friend groups
Motorcycle and road-trip travelers.
Pet owners seeking open space.
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

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Upon approval from owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Do not leave unattended if not in a crate
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed outside.
Do not remove any furniture from their respective rooms No smoking inside Clean up after yourself If you use the patio umbrellas, pls close afterwards
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

Property # 1033637vb
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Walnut Springs, TX

What's nearby

  • Walnut Springs Town Hall - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Walnut Springs City Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Katy Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Paluxy River - 23 min drive - 25.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rough Creek Lodge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blackie's Bait Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Depot Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ds Beer Barn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, unique ranch stay, with stellar sunsets, close to dining & music pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Beautiful, unique ranch stay, with stellar sunsets, close to dining & music?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, unique ranch stay, with stellar sunsets, close to dining & music?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, unique ranch stay, with stellar sunsets, close to dining & music?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, unique ranch stay, with stellar sunsets, close to dining & music 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for us! Had great views from the deck and covered patio. Everything was clean. Fresh eggs were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hostess Julia and her caretaker Lisa were amazing! They took care of everything and you didn’t even know they were there. The house was brilliantly decorated and the grounds were well maintained. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone especially if you want a place to relax. The chickens and the cats were a pleasant surprise as were the cattle next door and the deer. Kitchen had everything you could want.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa H.V C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great! We went during winter and it was nice and cozy. Watching the sunsets from the big balcony was my favorite part!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous! The pictures don’t even come close to showing how huge and beautiful this property is, attention to every detail, cleanliness, organization, peacefulness, uniqueness, kindness of the hosts, etc. I could go on and on, but just trust me, this is an absolute gem! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndee O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very accommodating! Fresh bread, butter, and a dozen eggs were waiting for us when we arrived. The decor is adorably eclectic and spectacularly quirky! My kids loved the swings and games. The commute to Dinosaur SP was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most interesting cool places I have stayed very gracious hosts, they also have merchandise for sale.I purchased a t shirt
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful stay. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobi N.

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

Loved it!

This place was so perfect for our stay. If we decide to come back to this area this will definitely be a top choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!!We really enjoyed the property!!Everything was down to the fresh smelling linens! Julia and Lisa are wonderful! We will always recommend! Looking forward to another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was rejuvenating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house and space were absolutely amazing! The house is decorated in the cutest way. The whole house is stocked extremely well and there was nothing we felt was missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S.

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

22nd Anniversary

We stayed at Tailgate Ranch while we explored the area around Glen Rose. The accommodations were fabulous and I would totally stay here again. It is in the perfect location. The sunsets on the back porch were breathtakingly beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Such a relaxing experience!

Perfect escape from busy life in the city and just what we needed. This property was a dream and I am so lucky we found it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Relaxing getaway

Took a short trip with my boyfriend for his birthday and all he asked for was a relaxing get away… and this was it! We enjoyed the peace and quiet and had everything we needed and more. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

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

Spring Break with the Grandkids

We had a great time this week. The grandkids had plenty of room to run around and they enjoyed the wide open space. The house was charming. You can tell that the owner really wants people to feel welcome. Plus fresh eggs! What more can you ask for. I completely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My girls, ages 6 and 7 had such a wonderful getaway. House was so cute, with so many eclectic touches. We loved the huge property, bonfires, and nothing but the sound of crickets each night. Super close to Glen Rose, so we spent our days exploring parks, museums and the surrounding areas, and our evenings relaxing and watching the beautiful sunsets. Property owners were lovely, and incredibly kind to my children, allowing them to play with their dogs and to see their chicken coup. We loved everything about this vacation and hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedar S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cris M.

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

Comfortable place in the country

There were 3 of us in our party: myself, my mom, and teenage son. We were in the area for a family reunion. While we were not at the place for very long, it was enjoyable while we were there. The host has a funky but classy decor going throughout the home. I enjoyed looking at everything. It is obvious that she has recently remodeled the house since it has all the modern conveniences. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. I felt safe where the home was located and it was easy to find. There are only 2 bedrooms with Queen beds which were great for my mom and myself. My son slept on the couch in the living room. That was not the best situation based on the type of furniture that is in there. He would have been more comfortable if I had brought an air mattress for him. The way the house is laid out, the bedrooms are downstairs and the kitchen/living room is upstairs. There is a full bath downstairs that is located between both rooms (which I loved!). There is, also, another full bath upstairs. Both bathrooms are walk-in showers only which worked fine for us. Overall, great stay and I would definitely stay here again if back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Glen S.

Nice and peaceful in the Country, Loving the outdoors and Nature

Loved being out in the country for the weekend, If you and your family want to leave the city life for a few days and enjoy the country life and enjoy beautiful drives threw the top of the Hill Country then this is the place for you. Driving through these small towns of Walnut Springs, Glen Rose and Meridian has such a beautiful landscape. Sitting out on the porch watching the sunset with no obstructions just relaxes the mind and soul. Waiting for the sunrise in the morning and being greeted by the Mocking bird, well you know your in Texas. Viv and I loved the wrap a round porch and sitting out and just relaxing as the wind blows and sitting upstairs on the large balcony and the view is as far as the eyes can see. Breathtaking views relax the soul and renewed out batteries. Large kitchen for those that want to cook but we wanted to check the eats in the small town and so we stopped by Blackie's Bait Shop and had pizza and pie and the service was Great. Our little fur baby Lucy enjoyed going up and down the stairs and listening to the sounds of the country. If your wanting to escape the city for a day or a few days then you need to check this place out. Julia one of the owners of The Tailgate Ranch will not steer you wrong. Great communications and so eager to please with no haskel. 5 Stars Glen and Vivian Seago & Lucy
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Glen, Thank you so much for the kind review! I'm so glad you, Viv, and Lucy had a great stay! You left the house spotless, and I appreciate your communication and responsiveness as well! You are all welcome back any time! Good luck on your home/land search! ~Julia and Andrew
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cerrita P.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne B.

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

Schitterend en creatief huis

Het huis van Julia is heerlijk om er een paar dagen door te brengen. Is van alle gemakken voorzien. De inrichting is verbluffend. Wwl grote teleurstelling over onze hostJulia. Zij reageert niet op mijn bericht en komt, zonder dat wij aanwezig waren, in het door ons gehuurde huis. Ook
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
I am sorry you were disappointed in my communication. I sent 4 messages in a row with no response, and the only message I received from Jeanne was responding to my asking if everything was going well (she said everything was fine). I'd assume Jeanne didn't have service and was attempting to send messages through the app, that may not have gone through? I always respond to messages from my guests. I'm in Montana, so it's impossible that I would've been at the house when they weren't there. I've also checked the cameras, and nobody was in the home when Jeanne was not there. If she had a concern or a question, she definitely could've reached out and I would've let her know this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheree J.

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

About the host

Hosted by Julia Fletcher

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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!

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