Hico Ranch Tiny Town 1 | Sleeps 8, Porch & Pond

Authentic 20-acre Texas ranch cabin retreat at Tiny Town in Historic Hico.
Brought to you by Extended Stay Your Way Furnished Homes: Tailored for 30+ night mid-term stays, Tarleton State University families, traveling work crews, and equestrian guests. Cabin 1 (Billy the Kid) sleeps up to 8 with 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, wraparound porch swing, fishing pond, farm animals, Horse Motel, and smart-lock entry. Minutes from Downtown Hico and 25 minutes from Stephenville.
You have exclusive, private access to the entire Cabin 1 interior and wraparound porch.

• Private Keyless Entry: Independent self check-in via smart keypad lock. Your personal entry code is sent prior to arrival.
• Dedicated Driveway Parking: Off-street parking right at Cabin 1 for up to 4 standard vehicles (contact your host in advance if overflow or trailer parking is needed). Please keep all vehicles strictly off the grass.
• Shared Ranch Amenities: Open access to the 20-acre grounds, fishing pond, horseshoe pit, community fire pit, hammocks, and shared outdoor BBQ areas.
• Restricted Ranch Areas: For guest safety and farm operations, guests do not have access to the dog kennels, carport, storage sheds, green feed barn, housekeeping barn, or inside the animal pens.

During Your Stay
Hi, I'm Kara! Extended Stay Your Way is dedicated to providing a turnkey, comfortable home base for traveling professionals, work crews, and families.

While I respect your privacy and give you full space to unwind on the ranch, I am easily reachable through your booking platform if you need anything.

• Host Hours: Available daily for general inquiries and local recommendations. Routine messaging pauses between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM so everyone can rest (urgent property emergencies are always handled promptly).
• Late Arrivals: Self check-in after 5:00 PM is seamless with your smart lock code. Please send a quick note once settled, and pack a flashlight—the ranch is kept dark at night for incredible stargazing!
• Ranch Living & Support: Because Cabin 1 is part of our active Tiny Town ranch community, we ask guests to respect quiet hours and farm boundaries. Emergency contact details are accessible in your booking app and Welcome Guide—reach out promptly if anything needs attention so we can make it right!

Tiny Town at Historic Hico Ranch sits on 20 scenic acres just 3 miles outside Historic Downtown Hico, positioned as a peaceful gateway to the northern Texas Hill Country.

Escape the bustle of the DFW Metroplex and immerse yourself in Hico’s authentic Western charm, wide-open countryside, and star-filled night skies. Just minutes down the road, explore historic downtown streets filled with unique local boutiques, antique shops, wine tasting rooms, classic Texas dining, Hico Hall, and the legendary Billy the Kid Museum. Whether you are in town for an assignment, visiting area attractions like Fossil Rim and Dinosaur World, or joining annual traditions like the Texas Steak Cook-Off, Hico delivers an unforgettable small-town Texas experience.

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Historic Downtown Hico & Dining: ~3 miles | ~5 mins — Historic town square featuring the Koffee Kup Family Restaurant, local steakhouses, cafes, and Western boutique shopping.
• Billy the Kid Museum & Hico Hall: ~3 miles | ~5 mins — Historic Western Museum, live music venue, artisanal chocolate shops, and regional wine tasting rooms.
• Annual Community Festivals: ~3 miles | ~5 mins — Prime location for the Texas Steak Cook-Off, Hico Wine Fest, Old Settlers Reunion, Poker Run, and Gravel Locos cycling races.
• Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Glen Rose): ~25 miles | ~28 mins — Acclaimed 1,800-acre drive-through safari park dedicated to wildlife conservation.
• Dinosaur World & Dinosaur Valley State Park: ~28 miles | ~32 mins — Life-size animatronic dinosaur exhibits, scenic riverbed tracks, and hiking along the Paluxy River.
• Gateway to Texas Hill Country: Direct scenic highway routes leading south into Central Texas hills, rivers, and historic small towns.

EXPLORE OUR SISTER RETREAT
• Tiny Town at Lake Eastland: Looking for a water retreat? Visit our companion property, Tiny Town at Lake Eastland & RV Park in Eastland, Texas, featuring private lakefront cabins, direct fishing off the rock pier, and calm-water kayaking.

The Fine Print

We're excited to host you at Historic Hico Ranch and want every guest to enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay.

• Stays & Registration: Flexible weekend, weekly, and monthly stays. Primary guests complete digital ID verification and sign our standard rental agreement before check-in.
• Occupancy: Sleeps up to 8 for families; maximum 4 adults for working crews. Accurate guest and pet counts are required at booking. Unregistered visitors and parties are prohibited.
• Quiet Hours: Strictly enforced from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM indoors and outdoors.
• Parking: Gravel parking for up to 4 vehicles directly at Cabin 1. Strictly no parking on the grass.
• Late Arrivals: Seamless self-check-in any time after 5:00 PM. Please bring a flashlight, as ranch grounds are kept dark at night for optimal stargazing!
• Smoke-Free: 100% smoke/vape-free indoors. Outdoor smoking must be 20+ feet from entryways with butts disposed of in exterior bins.
• Pets & Horse Motel: Pre-approved pets welcome with fee (must be leashed outside, crated if left unattended). Stalls and turnout at our on-site Horse Motel are available by advance reservation.
• Ranch Safety & Grills: Catch-and-release pond fishing is at your own risk (no lifeguard). View farm animals from outside the pens—never enter enclosures. Please brush grill grates after cooking.
• Trash Protocol: Bag all household trash securely and place it in the community dumpster outside Cabin 1.
• Water & Connectivity: Rural tap water contains natural minerals; bottled water is recommended for drinking. Wi-Fi speeds can fluctuate with rural weather conditions.
• Weather & Travel: Unpaved ranch grounds can get muddy after rain. Travel insurance is strongly recommended, as weather and transit disruptions are non-refundable.
• Companion RV Sites: Full-hookup RV sites on the property can be booked alongside your cabin for friends or crew members with rigs—message us to coordinate.
• Here to Help: Reach out via the app with photos and a quick description if anything needs attention so our team can resolve it right away.

HOUSE RULES ALL PROPERTIES
★include but not limited to (see Welcome Guide)

★We often require guest verification for our company Extended Stay Your Way, if requested: please provide government ID, rental agreement signed, credit card details and payment prior to arrival. Often the platform you are booking on makes Extended Stay Your Way the merchant of record, which means we are running your credit card directly. We will send a portal for direct, encrypted sharing of these documents.

★We charge the pet fee PER pet. if 2 dogs or more are allowed-you will be charged a pet fee for each pet.
★Additional fees maybe assessed, such as credit card fees, taxes, or OTA fees. If they are hire than what was collected at booking.

REPORTING CONCERNS

★Please provide at least 3 pictures of your concern, A close up pic, a 3 ft away pic, and a 5 ft away pic - so we can clearly understand where and what the issue is.
★Please provide a description of the concern and how you would like it addressed.
★ Cleaning concern should be reported upon arrival 4 PM to 8 PM -so that we can evaluate if the home needs to be re-cleaned.
★We are a proactive company and request the chance to make it right. For example, if there are cleaning issues, please allow us to come and re-clean the unit/home. We will provide a solution to your concern and respectfully ask for a chance to make it right.

PROPERTY / NEIGHBORS / OCCUPANCY

★The booking guest must be at least 25 years old to rent this property due to insurance and liability requirements.
★Check in: 4 PM
★Check out: 10 AM (all FL homes); 11 AM (all TX, NH, AZ, OK homes)
★Parking: Please review the Welcome Guide.
★In general: No Parking on Grass, Please park only in designated areas, see check in email for details
★Quiet hours: 9 PM - 9 AM
★No outdoor music (24 hrs)
★No amplified sound (24 hrs)
★Respect neighbors at all times
★A Noise Monitor is in use that it tracks decibels only, does not record audio, and is placed in a common area
★No Gatherings: only registered guests are allowed on the property, visitors not permitted without host permission (if approved max visitors is 4 for 4 hours).
★No Parties: We do not allow parties.
★Our nightly rate is based on the number of guests staying at the property. Please make sure the guest count for this reservation is accurate. This is a standard short-term rental policy to help cover additional wear, tear, and utility usage.

CHECK OUT RULES OVERVIEW

★In general, please put all trash in trash bags and then into the trash bin, wash dishes, please take care to remove all of your belongings, as we are not responsible for items left behind.

TRASH and RECYCLING

★All trash must be in trash bags and placed in the bin provided; Recycling only paper and aluminum cans in the bin provided (no bags) (No food/pizza boxes). If trash is overflowing, due to your own usage of trash or missing trash day taking the bin to the curb, guests will be charged an extra trash fee for removal.
★Keep bins in stored area near home/garage
★Move bins to the end of the driveway/curb and always bring back the following day once dumped by service.
★Taking care of the Trash / Recycling Bins is part of our policy and house rules you agreed to upon booking the rental.
★ The Guest will be responsible for any city fines for bins not going in/out or extra trash pick up due to missing trash pick up.

SAFETY / AMENITIES
★Kid-Friendly: While kid-friendly, the homes are not child proof
★No glassware on balcony, patio, backyard, outside, or in or near spa/pool areas. Please use provided plastic wear and dishes for all outsi