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Opossum Branch Cabin Secluded Rustic Cabin with Exceptional Views!

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Living area
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Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Glen Rose, TX
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dinosaur World
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Secound Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Opossum Branch Cabin Secluded Rustic Cabin with Exceptional Views!

The Opossum Branch Cabin has some of the most magnificent panoramic views in Somervell County, Texas which is at the top of the hill country. Come relax, slow down, breathe country air and absorb the beautiful country views. Watch the sunset from the covered porch, throw some burgers on the BBQ grill and have a cookout in your picnic area or whip up some juicy steaks for a romantic dinner. Enjoy the scenery while you roam around your private, mostly wooded twelve acre sanctuary or maybe fire up the fire pit, enjoy some adult beverages and make some great memories (don’t forget the s’mores!) Our Cabin is absolutely perfect for a romantic getaway or for a small family wanting to spend quality time together.
The cabin has three bedrooms and two baths to accommodate six or less comfortably. It has central air and is fully equipped with complete kitchen, linens, and laundry facilities, large decks with grill, Smart TV, and Wi-Fi to make this most relaxing getaway you’ve ever had! There is no smoking in the house or on the porch, there are designated smoking areas near by.
The master suite offers a romantic queen size rustic iron bed and a large private bath. You will love the spacious living room with a large leather sofa, flat screen TV, large windows that open up to the magnificent views and provide plenty of natural sunlight that brightens up the whole room. Second bedroom has a very comfortable mission style queen bed while the third bedroom has two twin beds for the kid’s. Rover is welcome but please leave your cat at home.

We practice cleaning and disinfecting in accordance with CDC guidelines! safe!!

We also have boat and RV parking available on site.

Glen Rose is a small community with several good restaurants including four delicious Mexican restaurants and also what we think is the best BBQ anywhere. City of Granbury is a twenty minute drive and has many more culinary options.

We are 50 minutes from Fort Worth, TX, 80 minutes from Dallas, TX and DFW Airport, two hours from Austin.

Area Attractions: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose Paluxy River Walk, Dinosaur World, Barnard’s Mill Art Museum and Big Rocks Park. There are some cute shops and restaurants, antique stores, galleries, weekend farmer’s market on or near the Glen Rose Courthouse square, and don’t miss the pie shop. Great golf is available year round on five area golf courses including Squaw Valley Golf Club which is consistently rated as one of the top courses in Texas. Lots of sights to see and all are within a day's adventure. Also, great fishing (Striper, Bass, Catfish) in our nearby lakes (Lake Granbury and Whitney). You don't need to bring a pole, we will hook you up with a fishing guide who will provide everything you will need to land the big one while being chauffeured around a lake in a big comfortable boat. (Reservations required)

Paluxy River access is just a short walk down our road, a great place for photo ops or just cooling off in the warmer weather. There is a county park and picnic area on the river just a half mile from the cabin, out the gate and to the right follow the road to the low water river crossing at the bottom of the hill. One side of the river crossing is shallow with a few little holes you can sit in and cool off. The other side is knee deep at first and then drops off to about four foot deep or more. You can swim or fish there and maybe catch some small Perch. (Never let children play in stagnate pools of water) If you are going to drive down you will find a county park on the far side of the crossing where you can park.
Another option is Wheeler Branch Reservoir which is a better choice if the kids would like to catch fish, the reservoir has Perch, Bass and Catfish. They also have a picnic area, restrooms and a beach swim area. The reservoir is about ten minute drive and there is a small fee to enter.
The spring and fall climate is pure enjoyment and the winter climate is also mild. The winter temperature is usually in the 50-70 degree range. Our 'freeze spells' never last long. This is Texas, we can have a 40 degree day one day & a 70 degree the next! We rarely have snow and it melts quickly.

Property manager

Stephen Lynch
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should be supervised at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No cats, pets are never allowed on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Minimum stay is three nights, check in time is after 4 pm on the first day of reservation; check out time is 11 am on the last day of the reservation.
Children should be supervised at all times while on the property.
We want you to feel at home but please do not rearrange the furniture, please do not cut limbs or strip bark from live trees.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glen Rose

Located in Glen Rose, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Granbury's Railroad Depot Museum and FCS Paintball. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glen Rose, TX

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Valley State Park - 5 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Creation Evidence Museum - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Dinosaur World - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Paluxy River - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - 20 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Los Primos - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sundown Subs - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Opossum Branch Cabin Secluded Rustic Cabin with Exceptional Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Opossum Branch Cabin Secluded Rustic Cabin with Exceptional Views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Opossum Branch Cabin Secluded Rustic Cabin with Exceptional Views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Opossum Branch Cabin Secluded Rustic Cabin with Exceptional Views! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Dinosaur Valley State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dinosaur World and Creation Evidence Museum. Paluxy River and Lake Granbury Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

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

Rose G.

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

nice place and property

clean, owners responsive,
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

The Active J.

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

Perfect for our needs

This cabin was the perfect location to keep us near the wonderful Dinosaur Valley State Park. The owner’s listing delivered all as promised. We would stay here again on a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hong Phuong L.

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

Great Cabin & surroundings!

Everything was as expected: clean, organized, so QUIET and PEACEFUL, we couldn’t ask for anything more! Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant T.

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

Great place to stay

This cabin is located in a sonewhat remote location, on top of a hill, with great views. If you like an out of the way quiet place to escape, unwind, abd get away from it all, this is it. The cabin is well furnished, clean, and the owners are helpful and easy to work with. I would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh A., Hurst, Texas

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

A lovely property in a lovely place!

Our family very much enjoyed our time at the property. House was great, views were beautiful. A wonderful time for our family of 6.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Amazing Views

We just wanted to get out of the city for a few days, and this was the perfect spot. The pictures on the listing don’t do the actual views from the property justice. We spent more time just hanging out on the property than we had originally planned because it was so great. Location was great as well. The state park is about a 6 minute drive away, but because the river level made one of the roads impassable, we had to go all the was around, but it was still only about a 15 minute detour. House was clean and well stocked. Host communication was excellent and hospitable. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mildred R.

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

Great views cabin

We loved the cabin. There was plenty of room for the 5 of us. There were several things to do within a short distance. It was a fun time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

3 day weekend

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Owner was responsive to our questions. property has beautiful views of the area and very close to glen rose and dinosaur valley state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiley M.

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

Spring vacation

Our family had a great stay here during spring break. The property is beautiful and we had fun exploring and hanging out by the fire pit. We didn't want to leave, we stayed until the very last minute at check out looking at the views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Amazing Property!

Our family had a great time at OBC! The land is beautiful and the cabin had everything we would ever need. The surrounding attractions in the Glen Rose area made the trip extra special. We will definitely be coming back to this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Ranch Life

Was a great place and great price. Wish the rain had held off so we could have enjoyed the outdoors more but was still exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhuvanesh d.

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

Spectacular 360 views

Spectacular 360 degree views of lush greenery. Amazing vistas and 10 mins from Dinosaur valley state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W., United States

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

Comfortable with amazing views!

We really enjoyed our stay and I wish we would have been able to stay longer and enjoy the property more and see the beautiful sunrise or sunset so many talk about. The bed in the master was very comfortable and the hammock was perfect in the shade with a nice breeze. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

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

Amazing view!

We had a wonderful time! The cabin had anything and everything you could possibly need. It was very clean. The outside was the best though! The campfire area was really nice and the views and sunset were everything! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H., Van, Texas

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This property was the PERFECT spot for our family getaway! We loved romping around the property with the kids. We saw lots of wildlife and beautiful flowers. Best of all, the views were priceless!!! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to play and relax and spend time together. We cannot thank you enough for sharing your home. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

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

short and sweet

Had to leave early because my elderly mother fell while on an outing and tore ligaments in her knee. Our host was very understanding and nice. We truly hated to leave. The place was well equipped and very clean. The location was beautiful. Many thanks to our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Peaceful

The way it was presented online was accurate. The views from the cabin are wonderful. We were not able to use the outdoor items because of the rain. However the supplies provided to us inside were more than we needed. The host Steve Lynch was very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

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

Stars and Sunsets

Living in cities makes us forget about how many stars there really are for all the light pollution --- The night sky was spectacular! The firepit was fun after a beautiful sunset and the views were so fantastic. The cabin was well appointed and extra clean. We so appreciated the relaxing mood and great fun exploring. Its location is perfect for everything we wanted to do and see. Thank You! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAriana H.

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

Eclipse of the heart

We had a wonderful time. The eclipse which happened to fall on my birthday…was (the only word I could think of) THRILLING. Steve was very responsive and respectful. He responded to any concerns that we had. I would highly recommend this property and this owner. Thanks Steve for sharing your place with us. The Hirsch family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn T.

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

Dog Show.

We did not get to be there for the first night at all. Plus due to dog show we didn’t get to enjoy the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond T.

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

WOW

What can I say, a real gem if one really wants to get away from the big city. Upon arrival property is well kept, inside of the cabin was immaculate. Property is perfect size, kept my daughter entertained the entire time we were there. The scenery was beautiful any way you turned. In communicating with Steve we always felt like he would be there in a moments notice if anything was a miss. Can't wait to get back, Thanks Steve.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Dallas, TX

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

Home Away From Home

This is our 4th time staying at this property! We love it! The house is comfortable and has everything we need. We love sitting on both of the patios and enjoying the beautiful views of the property. Taking walks with our dogs on the property is a favorite daily activity, as well as enjoying the sunsets, smores at the fire pit, and cornhole challenges! We love the convenience to downtown Glen Rose, Fossil Rim, and Dinosaur Valley State Park. This has become one of our favorite getaways from the big city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Dallas, TX

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

Perfect Country Getaway

This was our second visit to this property and we loved it even more the second time around! The sunsets and sunrises are amazing. The property is so much fun to explore for humans and dogs alike. We love the fire pit (perfect for s'mores) and the addition of the cornhole boards. The house itself is wonderful - clean, nicely decorated, well-stocked, and comfortable. If you want to get away from the city/suburbs and enjoys some peaceful country living, this is the perfect place. Close to two state parks - we did lots of hiking. Also, close to other activities/attractions in Glen Rose and the surrounding area. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Dallas, TX

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

Peaceful Country Retreat

This was our third visit to this property in the last six months! We love everything about this cabin and the property it sits on. We greatly appreciate being able to bring our dogs with us and they have adapted well to being "country dogs". The sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. The property surprised us this time with the arrival of beautiful wildflowers! We never get tired of playing corn hole and enjoying the firepit. The cabin is well-stocked, has lovely furnishings, and super comfortable beds. We love the property's proximity to Fossil Rim, Dinosaur Valley State Park, and Cleburne State Park. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John A., Dallas

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

Rustic, Secluded, and Incredible views!

Fantastic cabin perched on a hill overlooking Dinosaur Valley State Park. Words cannot begin to describe the views which extend for miles in every direction allowing for gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Each evening my wife and I relaxed by the fire pit (plenty of firewood provided) while the kids roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. The recently updated cabin was clean, comfortable, and stocked with all of the essentials. Situated on several acres, there are hiking trails that my kids and dog explored for hours. The owner even provided some sweet treats for the kids! Just a quick drive to the Dinosaur Valley State Park entrance and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, this place is perfect for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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