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The Hideaway: Hot Tub,View, Fire Pit, Grill!
Reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in the hill country at the unforgettable Hideaway, just 30 minutes from Waco. This tiny home offers a fully appointed interior living space as well as a soft-sided hot tub (year round, adjustable temp), deck, and fire pit for enjoying the natural beauty of hillside views and night stars. The Hideaway offers seclusion while still being close to a cute Texas town, offering the best of both worlds. *For larger groups, message about renting multiple cabins

Private Retreat Close to Everything San Antonio
• Awarded Airbnb’s coveted top 1% of homes and “Guest Favorite”. •12 minutes to La Cantera, The Rim and Fiesta Texas. 25 minutes to Downtown/Riverwalk and SeaWorld (traffic pending) • Relax in the hot tub and enjoy stars & planets on a clear Hill Country night • Have a date in the quaint town of Boerne only 15 minutes away. •Relax in the hot tub and enjoy stars & planets on a clear Hill Country night. Deer and Turkey often seen in the valley below. Enjoy your coffee under the covered deck.

The Treehouse at Hill Country Nature Retreat
Explore an expansive viewpoint of the Texas Hill Country. This handbuilt, one-of-a-kind treehouse is nestled on 37 forested acres. With its unique design and stylish interiors, private half mile hiking trail, hammocks, and screened in porch, the treehouse invites you unwind, rest, and recharge in nature. You won’t be surrounded by other Airbnbs here. Book a night or two and enjoy some peace. (The covered outside staircase takes you from the downstairs kitchen/bathroom to the 2nd floor bedroom.)

Mini Metal Moonshine Mansion
If you've ever wanted to experience living in a tiny home while fishing from the backyard come stay here! The second bedroom is a beautiful loft in this 6 year old 900 sq ft lakefront retreat. Cute Athens is only 5 miles away, and Canton's First Monday is 30 miles away. After a fun day of fishing, kayaking, SUP races, swimming in the lake, pedal boating, feeding the ducks, cornhole, or frisbee throwing enjoy a gorgeous east TX sunset with your favorite beverage and then a fire with s'mores.

Secluded railcar and caboose with incredible view
Quiet and peaceful setting overlooking Elm Valley just 9 min from Buffalo Gap. The fully renovated railcar and caboose are connected by a large back patio that boasts one of the most spectacular views in Taylor County. The railcar is the larger of the two and has a king size bed, walk in shower, full kitchen, and living area. The caboose has a queen size bed, small living area, half bath, mini fridge and coffee bar. Smart TVs and WI-FI in each. Relax and unwind at this one of a kind retreat.

Dogwood Cabin on Scenic Wooded Mossbridge Farm
Our two cabins Dogwood and Holly are located on a quiet, wooded 10 acre retreat that is 8 miles from Athens. Our special feature is a spring fed creek that flows year round and has it's own micro climate that is perfect for native ferns, mixed hardwood forest and dogwoods. We have provided a nature trail for bird watching and exercise. Recently we designed and constructed a beautiful pond with three waterfalls and a deck overhanging the water with chairs for enjoying our private paradise.

The Casa Estiva- A Restful Getaway in the Forest
Nestled in a ravine and surrounded by towering oak trees, 30 min. fr. DFW, The Casa Estiva is truly a place of natural refuge providing a good dose of peace for the soul. Imagine awakening to song birds all around you. Then, when evening arrives, enjoy the quiet sounds of night. Built for the nature enthusiast with modern charm, The Casa Estiva is truly a magical stay . In 2025, we transitioned the hammock area into a wonderful spot to earth. A hammock is still available at the pergola.

Lakeside Texoma| Walk to Lake| Pets| Golf-cart
Escape to the serenity of Lake Texoma in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage located in Pottsboro, TX. Perfect for couples, small families, or a group of friends, this cozy retreat sleeps up to 4 guests and offers everything you need for a relaxing lakeside stay. Imagine waking up to a cup of coffee on the patio while local wildlife pays a visit! Enjoy a day on the lake with the family then come back to enjoy the outdoor shower while the grill warms and drink some local brew!

Romantic Treehouse in the Pines
Creekside Treehouse A majestic a-frame treehouse set above the pines in East Texas. Enjoy the perfect setting for a restful retreat in the wooded countryside without giving up modern amenities. Inside you'll find a fully equipped kitchen and a charming bathroom. Below the treehouse is another seating area with an outdoor fireplace, a wood-heated hot tub, and a brick bbq pit. This enchanting treehouse sits on an 80-acre woodland farm with a stocked pond and miles of forest trails.

Sittin' On Top of Texas!!
Glorious sunsets! Texas breezes! A blissful refuge in the midst of beauty. Take in inspiring, panoramic, breathtakingly elevated views like no other. Bask in the peaceful, expansive serenity of our hilltop ranch in your own remotely secluded cabin, overlooking hills and valleys filled with Texas flora and so much more! Experience the sounds of nature and our family of deer as you sip morning coffee on the breezy porch of your romantic, tranquil and finely appointed cabin.

Hobbit Treehouse, ready when you are
This one a kind Hobbit Treehouse is nestled high in the trees overlooking Bingham Creek in Forestburg, Texas. The unique features both inside and out will amaze you. Rest and relaxation are on the horizon during your stay. You will enjoy the outdoor living space for gathering with friends or family around the fire pit under the stars or around the table under the treehouse. For cooking outdoors, we offer a charcoal grill. Please bring your charcoal.

Nettles Nest Country Inn
Nettles Nest is a rustic cabin nestled in the piney woods of northeast Texas in the small town of Redwater, just outside of Texarkana. It is located on a 5 acre lake. It's a great place to unplug. No Wifi. Fish (bring your own pole,etc.), swim, paddleboat, kayak, relax on the deck or under the pavilion. Good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families , and pets (2 maximum) No large groups. No parties.
Popular amenities for Texas vacation rentals
Texas beach vacation rentals

Lakefront Sam Rayburn modern home - amazing views!

Upscale Cabin LAKE FRONT porch Fish Walk Exotic's

Lakefront House with Party Dock and Huge Porch!

Sunset Cove- Lake O' The Pines / Crystal Cove

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Best deep Waterfront 3BR-Swim, Kayak,firepit,BBQ

Private Hot tub-Lakefront-Deer Lodge

Lake front Cottage. No cleaning fee. Pet friendly.
Texas fishing vacation rentals

Luxury Treehouse Couples Getaway w/ Peaceful Views

Lake Estate Cabin

Lake Front Cabin w/Private Dock!

The Treehouse at Seven Springs

Vildanden Cottage on Lake Winnsboro

Lake House on Bob Sandlin

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Treasured Times-New Luxury Log Cabin
Vacation rentals with pools in Texas

Beautiful Views / Plunge Pool / Hiking / Breakfast

Mesquite Treehouse @ A-Frame Ranch

Container House | 27 Private Acres w/ Rooftop Tub

Luxury+Privacy+Pool+Near Town

Modern Treehouse with Heated Pool, Firepit, Trails

The Silo

River front villa w/ pool, BBQ, hiking, fireplace

Luxury Villa | Pool | Views | Hot Tub | Fire Pit
Welcome to Texas
This vast state — the biggest in the contiguous United States — sweeps from semi-tropical white-sand beaches to forests, rolling prairies, windswept plains, and desert sand dunes. It even has the country’s second-largest gorge: the Panhandle’s Palo Duro Canyon. Texas has 16 areas preserved by the National Park Service, ranging from Padre Island — one of the world’s only hypersaline lagoons — to the Palo Alto Battlefield, where U.S. and Mexican troops fought in 1846. Standouts include the colorful, fossil-rich Guadalupe Mountains and the cactus-studded solitude of Big Bend. The five San Antonio Missions, including the Alamo, do double duty as a World Heritage Site too.
This big-hearted state offers something for everyone, from cattle drives to cutting-edge music and gleaming modern architecture. Food highlights include BBQ, Tex-Mex, and festival wackiness like fried PB&J sandwiches. The connecting tissue? Admiration for the countryside and its folksy, slowed-down ways harking back to Texas’ farming and ranching heritage. Wherever you go, find time to sit for a spell and soak it all in.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Texas
The climate varies wildly across the state’s 268,596 square miles. But broadly speaking, spring and fall remain the best times for pleasant weather. Fall has the advantage of avoiding the peak festival crowds who flock to the state’s southern half, especially South Padre Island. March comes in like a lion with Austin’s SXSW, which celebrates the convergence of the film, music, and tech industries. April typically draws 3.5 million people to Fiesta San Antonio, an 11-day heritage bash that includes the Battle of Flowers parade. Texas doubles down on Juneteenth across the state. Autumn brings the State Fair to a Dallas park that’s a National Historic Landmark, as well as the Texas Renaissance Festival to Houston. Then the Austin City Limits music festival draws big-name acts for two weeks in October.
Top things to do in Texas
Hamilton Pool Preserve
A natural spring pockets the Hill Country chaparral, creating an emerald grotto fringed by maidenhair ferns, 30 miles west of Austin. But it’s more than just a pretty swimming hole with waterfalls (depending on the season). The preserve protects the fragile canyon and animals like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler that rely on it.
Mineral Wells Fossil Park
An ancient sea deposited fossils of corals, urchins, sea lilies, and even primitive sharks here 300 million years ago — an area now 87 miles west of Dallas. This buried treasure emerged due to erosion in the city’s old landfill, closed in the early 1990s. Today paleontologists, amateur and professional, can dig here using small gardening tools and take home their finds for personal use. Note: the site has basic restrooms and no running water. Bring plenty of liquids and also an umbrella for shade.
Terlingua Ghost Town
This abandoned Victorian mining village sits between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, 13 miles north of the U.S.-Mexican border. Once a leading producer of quicksilver, Terlingua faded after World War II. Today visitors can explore the ruins and a simple cemetery, known for its Day of the Dead celebrations. The town has a few tourist amenities, and attracts crowds for its chili cook-offs in early November and late February.
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