Countless times the wife and I have passed through Glen Rose wanting to stay and visit. We finally…read moremade the time this past weekend and luckily there was availability at Inn on the River. Pam and Scott are excellent hosts and will make your stay enjoyable. The Inn is a historic building and as such has a lot of charm, the grounds are well kept with the back of the property bordering the Paluxy river. Also at the back of the property overlooking the Paluxy is Snyder's Tavern where lunch, dinner and drinks are served. In the morning you'll get to enjoy breakfast in the dining room which is included in the cost of your stay. One thing to note is that the rooms do not feature TV's which was not a big deal to us. A comfortable bed and private bathroom should be mentioned. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.

SOOOO!! Disappointed. Maybe our expectations were set too high due to a local retailers opinion…read more But after a few day of reflection that food was absolutely the fail!! To spend money on a meal like that is just stupid!! My Mediterranean Salad had 20 + green olives!!! REALLY?? The Waiter was fantastic but we WONT be back!

I am so happy I found Popejoy Haus Cabins in Glen Rose! I live in Dallas and when I travel, it's…read morealways by airplane to some other state. It's shameful how I haven't taken the time to explore the awesome places to get away right in my own backyard. Well, now that I know about this gem located five minutes from Dinosaur Valley State Park, I am sure to make the quick hour-and-a-half drive more often. I found Popejoy Haus Cabins with a simple Google search when I decided the week of Easter that I wanted to take an impromptu vacation that weekend. The website is easy to navigate and very informative, with lots of great pictures and descriptions of each cabin on the property. Using the information on the "Contact Us" page, I emailed Klare Popejoy inquiring about availability and she replied within 6 hours that one cabin was available--Gunter's Nest. I contacted her by phone to work out the details and she was very flexible and accommodating. I also liked that she took my credit card number to hold the room, but didn't put a charge on it like many places do. I'll admit that when I booked Gunter's Nest, the pictures I had viewed had prepared me for it to be a little cramped and small, but it was so comfortable and charming. We were very pleasantly surprised. It was secluded, just like the website had said--surrounded by trees and other flora--and the hot tub on the patio was inviting. The interior was perfect for two people, with all the amenities of home but the added comfort of being away. The king-sized bed was comfy (and a nice change from my full-size!) and my traveling partner spent a lot of time enjoying the recliner. And although the property feels tucked away, you are just a few minutes from downtown Glen Rose (and some AMAZING BBQ) and a 15-minute drive to Granbury, if you'd like to spend an evening in a slightly larger town. It was perfect for our weekend getaway. The Popejoys offer you free reign to explore the grounds, which includes a small, enclosed area with goats and chickens, and a game room with ping-pong and pool tables. I will for sure be returning to Gunter's Nest, or maybe I will try one of the other cabins next time. Klare and the Popejoys are very gracious hosts, even offering us a plate of home-baked goodies upon our arrival. I highly recommend these cabins for your next weekend getaway.

I can't believe there is only one review for this place posted on here! My husband and I have…read morestayed at Popejoy Haus several times over the years and there are many reasons why we keep returning. First of all, you couldn't get a better hostess than Klare Popejoy. She is very gracious and accommodating and genuinely cares about the state of her cabins and well-being of her guests. You can tell by the very clean well-kept cabins with hand-painted decorations that there is a lot of love involved. Klare also greets guests with an unbelievable plate of homemade treats every time... I start salivating on the way there in anticipation! Now, about the cabins- each one (aside from the one up next to the main house) is nestled back in its own little area in the woods down its own private road. You will not see another person while you are there, although you Will see plenty of birds and butterflies, maybe even a bunny! The Popejoys also have their own critters you can feed or pet if you are feeling adventurous. There's a donkey and some goats and I got a kick out of feeding them carrots when we went before. Each cabin is appointed with the aforementioned handmade décor as well as comfy beds and quaint furniture. Best of all- each cabin has its own private hot tub out in the back! Sitting in a hot tub with your honey sipping a glass of wine under the stars... is there anything better?! We have stayed in I believe all of the cabins there by now and have yet to be anything but pleased. If you're looking to have a great little getaway to enjoy the stillness and peace of the country while being close enough to a town to go grab dinner or shop, you could not do any better than Popejoy Haus! Do yourself a favor and book a couple days as soon as you can!

We had such a special stay in the train car--this place is truly something unique. Every detail of…read morethe space was thoughtfully designed. It had all the charm you'd hope for (the vintage feel, the clawfoot tub, even the most creative little touches like the sink), while still being incredibly comfortable with modern amenities. You can tell a lot of care went into making it both beautiful and livable. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the setting. Waking up to open fields, wildflowers, and animals nearby, and then winding down under a sky full of stars--it felt peaceful in a way that's hard to find. It was the kind of place that gently pushes you out of your comfort zone in a safe and meaningful way, and those are the experiences that stick. There were also a few thoughtful touches and moments during our stay that made it feel even more special and memorable. It created some true core memories for my kids--those little unexpected experiences that you don't forget. The caretakers were absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcome and took extra time to make sure we were comfortable. You can feel how much they care about the space, the animals, and the people who visit. This isn't a typical stay--it's something much more intentional. It feels like a place where the land and animals are genuinely cared for, and you're invited to be part of that, even if just for a short time. We will absolutely be back, and are already looking forward to trying some of the other spaces on the property next time.

While this place is very unique and had some fun things like the horses and kids library! I feel…read morethe pictures are misleading. The carriage house we stayed in wasn't as clean as the pictures on the site when you book it. Seems a little more run down. The inside is fine, obviously small but has amenities you need. The grill they have was very rusted and in my opinion not safe at all. If you have it on your site to have to use then maybe one that isn't rusted through and spill's charcoal all over the ground. This house also is in the hub of the area with animals and the food barn- we had a number of people try to open the door so I wish they had a sign on the front stoop stating it's a cabin! My other issue is with this cabin that isn't told is that a worker or people on the property will open the side (right side pictured) and there is laundry I assume or something they use as storage- it was NOT ok on a Saturday when we are sleeping for someone to start going in there and banging around at 6:30 in the morning!! Like come on! It should've been an appropriate time after 8 or at least a text from them letting us know! Woke my kiddo up and you can hear everything since the house is old! Overall the experience was fine but definitely wish they would be more honest on pictures and site. The other properties on the grounds look more well kept so maybe we would try those.

Live (or at least sleep) among the animals at Fossil Rim! How cool this is/was and we would…read morerecommend the experience to folks - especially with kids/family!

As someone that has taken his family to the Fossil Rim Wildlife every few years, it pains me to…read moregive their Lodge one star. The place is just not welcoming, it has no life. The workers are just there to give you the set of keys. Doors don't t work properly, and the place smells old, an unpleasant old. The breakfast is just a bunch of grab-from-a-cooler egg bites and Sam's bought breakfast sandwiches you microwave yourself. You can't control the temp in your room. And don't buy into the "you can see the animals from the public balcony in the evening upstairs ". And it is not an inexpensive nightly rate. I do not recommend it. Not worth the money, no where near worth the money for the zero value you get.