Authentic 20-acre Texas ranch tiny home 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 professionals, and trade crews. Tiny Home 4 sleeps up to 4 with dual Queen bedroom lofts, a downstairs full-size futon, kitchenette, and private bath. Enjoy the fishing pond, farm animals, and Horse Motel just 3 miles from downtown Hico.
You have exclusive, private access to the entire Tiny Home 4 interior.
• Private Keyless Entry: Independent self-check-in via electronic smart lock. Your personalized entry code is sent prior to arrival.
• Dedicated Front Parking: Parking directly in front of Tiny Home 4 for 1 vehicle (contact your host in advance if overflow parking is needed). Please keep all vehicles strictly off the grass.
• Shared Ranch Grounds: Open access to the 20-acre ranch, fishing pond, horseshoe pit, hammocks, outdoor BBQ grills, and community fire pit areas.
• Restricted Ranch Areas: For guest safety and farm operations, guests do not have access to dog kennels, carports, storage sheds, green feed and housekeeping barns, or inside the animal pens.
During Your Stay
Hi, I'm Kara! Extended Stay Your Way provides turnkey, comfortable accommodations 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 handled promptly 24/7).
• Late Arrivals: Self-check-in after 5:00 PM is seamless with your digital code. Please let us know if arriving late and pack a flashlight—the ranch is kept dark at night for incredible stargazing!
• Ranch Courtesy & Support: Because Tiny Home 4 is part of an active ranch community, we ask guests to observe quiet hours and respect working farm boundaries. Emergency contact details are accessible in your booking app and Welcome Guide.
Discover the heart of Texas Hill Country right outside your door at Tiny Town at Historic Hico Ranch! Set on 20 peaceful acres just 3 miles outside Historic Downtown Hico, this retreat blends Western heritage with peaceful country living far from the bustle of the DFW Metroplex.
Stroll historic brick-lined downtown streets filled with local steakhouses, boutiques, antique shops, wine tasting rooms, and the Billy the Kid Museum. Whether you are visiting Tarleton State University, exploring nearby Glen Rose attractions like Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and Dinosaur World, or enjoying local festivals like the Texas Steak Cook-Off, Hico delivers an unforgettable small-town Texas experience.
Please note: A personal vehicle is required to navigate this rural ranch corridor, as ride-share services (Uber/Lyft) and local taxis do not operate here.
Local Highlights
• Historic Downtown Hico & Dining: ~3 miles | ~5 mins — Historic town square featuring Koffee Kup Family Restaurant, local steakhouses, cafes, and Western boutiques.
• Billy the Kid Museum & Hico Hall: ~3 miles | ~5 mins — Historic museum exhibits, live Texas music, artisanal chocolate, and regional wine tastings.
• Annual Community Festivals: ~3 miles | ~5 mins — Minutes from the Texas Steak Cook-Off, Hico Wine Fest, Old Settlers Reunion, Poker Run, and Gravel Locos.
• Day Trips & Wildlife (Glen Rose): ~25–28 miles | ~28–32 mins — Drive-through safari at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, plus life-size exhibits and riverbed tracks at Dinosaur World and Dinosaur Valley State Park.
• Gateway to Texas Hill Country: Direct scenic highway routes heading south toward Central Texas hills, rivers, and historic towns.
Explore Our Sister Property
• Tiny Town at Lake Eastland: Looking for a waterfront getaway? 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
• Stays & Registration: Flexible weekend, weekly, and 30+ night monthly stays welcome (inquire about extended/crew discounts). Primary guests verify contact details, complete digital ID verification, and sign our standard rental agreement before arrival.
• Guests & Occupancy: Maximum 4 guests for families (2 adults and 2 children; maximum 2 adults for working crew bookings). Enter exact guest and pet counts at booking so rates calculate accurately (additional guest fees offset utilities). Unregistered visitors and parties are prohibited.
• Quiet Hours: Strictly enforced from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM indoors and outdoors. Noise complaints or police response may result in immediate cancellation without refund.
• Parking: Dedicated parking in front of Tiny Home 4 accommodates 1 vehicle (request overflow parking in advance). Strictly no parking on the grass.
• Late Arrivals & Stargazing: Seamless self-check-in after 5:00 PM via smart lock. Notify your host if arriving late and pack a flashlight—grounds are kept dark for stargazing!
• 100% Smoke-Free: No smoking or vaping indoors. Outdoor smoking must be 20+ feet from entryways with butts disposed of in exterior bins.
• Pets & Horse Motel: Pre-approved pets (1 max) welcome with host approval and applicable pet fee (must be leashed outdoors, crated if unattended inside, and cleaned up after). Assistance animals welcomed with advance notice. Horse Motel boarding available by reservation.
• Ranch Grounds, Pond & Grills: View farm animals from outside fences—never enter pens. Catch-and-release pond fishing is at your own risk (no lifeguard). Scrape grill grates after cooking; send propane refill receipts for reimbursement.
• Trash Protocol: Bag all household trash securely and place in the community dumpster outside Cabin 1 (no loose trash or large items).
• Country Living, Wi-Fi & Water: Rural tap water contains natural minerals; bottled drinking water is recommended. Rural Wi-Fi speeds may fluctuate. Outdoor wildlife and insects are natural to the ranch, though regular pest control is maintained.
• Weather & Travel Insurance: Rain can make unpaved paths muddy—boots and an umbrella help. Travel insurance is strongly recommended, as reservations are non-refundable for weather or transit delays.
• Companion Cabins & RV Sites: Full-hookup RV sites at the front of the property can be booked alongside your stay for friends or coworkers with rigs—message us to coordinate.
• Here to Help: Report any concerns promptly via email, our 888 line, and the booking app with a brief note and 3 photos (1 ft close-up, 3 ft away, and 5–8 ft away) so we 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 y