Family-friendly holiday rentals in Texas

Pvt. Guest House. Animal Sanctuary. 10 min to AUS

Want a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature and animals, but with access to all that Austin has to offer? Get the best of both worlds in our private guest house apartment on a 6 acre animal sanctuary. We have everything you need to relax: swimming pool, a hammock, a pond, nature trails, access to Colorado river, and animals galore! You'll literally have birds flying over your head. We're about 10 min. east of airport (30 min. to downtown) with easy access to Circuit of the Americas and Bastrop

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

Cabin Sweet Serengeti Safari Ranch

Our modern cabin is set on 40 beautiful acres of pristine Hill Country. It sleeps up to 8 people; perfect for small families, couples, or friends looking to relax and enjoy some country luxury. Guests have access to fishing, swimming, roasting s'mores at the fire pit, lounging in the gazebo, and exploring the property. Located right by Real Ale Brewery just 2 miles from downtown Blanco with restaurants, shopping, and Blanco State Park. Austin and San Antonio are also easily accessible by car.

Willow’s Cabin - A Cozy Little Cabin Nestled In The Woods

Willow’s Cabin provides the absolute getaway opportunity where peace and quiet gives you the sounds of nature while receiving the best feel at home experience we can offer! We’re far enough from the big cities yet close enough to all of the amenities our towns offer such as restaurants, shopping malls, cinemas, historic parks and large grocery stores. All proceeds go to our nonprofit, Oinkin Oasis Forever Home potbelly pig sanctuary AND are tax deductible!!! Parking/premise for guest only.

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.

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.

Texoma Escape| Walk to Lake| Golf Cart| Pets

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!

A Little Countryside Paradise

Maybe I'm a little partial, but I really have to pinch myself when I go visit Callie's cottage. Imagine...a beautiful country road, quiet except for the occasional sound of a cow. A cottage tucked into an abundance of trees, wrap around porch, flagstone firepit area, patio lights strung across the yard, antique mantle with gas fire, crystal chandelier, beadboard from an 1800's farmhouse, a tub big enough for two, the lushest bedding, classical music plays, sweets served. Deep sigh.

Captain Boxcar-Close to WTAMU/ Palo Duro Canyon

EC can sleep 4 comfortably. There is a queen size bed as well as a queen size pull out couch. The kitchenette is equipped with a keurig coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, microwave and refrigerator. The bathroom has several extras in case you forget something. The shower, which has exposed copper plumbing, is sure to impress. Outside there is a small patio with adirondack chairs that over looks the horse pasture and our beautiful Panhandle sunsets.

Hobbit Treehouse, available this weekend

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.

Cozy Treehouse / Hot Tub / Farm Animals / Hiking

Piney Woods Treehouse Leave the city behind to relax and explore nature at this treehouse nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods. Experience the great outdoors from the treetops without leaving your comfortable home amenities. Perfect for travelers seeking rest, romance, or adventure. This cozy treehouse sits on an 80-acre woodland farm with a stocked pond and miles of forest trails.