Hico Ranch Tiny Town 5 | Queen & Twin Lofts, Dam

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 visitors, traveling professionals, and families. Tiny Home 5 features a double-loft layout (Queen loft + Twin loft), downstairs futon, kitchenette, and spa shower. Enjoy our fishing pond, farm animals, and Horse Motel just 3 miles from downtown Hico.
You have exclusive, private access to the entire Tiny Home 5 interior through your own private entrance.

• Private Keyless Entry: Independent self-check-in via electronic smart lock. Your personalized door code is sent on the day of your arrival.
• Designated Parking & Walk: Parking for 1 vehicle is located at the animal pen area, followed by a ~100-foot walk to Tiny Home 5 (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 grounds, fishing pond, horseshoe pit, hammocks, outdoor BBQ areas, and community fire pit.
• Restricted Ranch Areas: For your safety and the safety of our animals, 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 is dedicated to providing a turnkey, comfortable home base for traveling professionals, work crews, and families. I will be available and nearby while giving you plenty of space to enjoy your stay.

• 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 emergencies only during those hours).
• Late Arrivals: Self-check-in after dark is seamless with your smart lock code. Please let me know if you are arriving late so I can be available if you have any questions, and pack a flashlight—the ranch is kept dark at night for incredible stargazing!
• Guest Support & Emergencies: Emergency contact details are accessible in your booking app and inside the Guest Book. If something isn't right during your stay, please communicate your concern promptly—we appreciate the opportunity to fix it and make this an Extended Stay Your Way!

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, Occupancy & Registration: Weekend, weekly, and 30+ night stays welcome. Max 2 guests (2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child; 1 adult max for working crews)—enter exact guest/pet counts at booking for accurate utility-adjusted rates. Primary guests must verify contact details, complete digital ID verification, and sign our rental agreement before arrival. No unregistered visitors or parties.
• Quiet Hours & Smoke-Free Policy: Strictly enforced 9:00 PM–9:00 AM indoors and outdoors (violations may result in immediate eviction without refund). No smoking or vaping indoors; smoke outdoors at least 20 feet from entryways and dispose of butts in exterior bins.
• Parking & Late Arrivals: 1-vehicle parking at the animal pen with a ~100-foot walk to Tiny Home 5 (request overflow parking in advance; never park on the grass). Self-check-in via smart lock; notify your host if arriving after 5:00 PM and pack a flashlight—grounds stay dark at night for stargazing.
• 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 welcome with advance notice. Horse Motel boarding available by reservation.
• Ranch Grounds, Pond & Grills: Never enter animal 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 dumpster outside Cabin 1 (no loose trash or oversized items).
• Rural Living & Travel Insurance: Tap water has natural minerals (bottled water recommended), rural Wi-Fi speeds fluctuate, wildlife/insects are natural to the ranch (pest control is maintained), and rain makes unpaved paths muddy. Travel insurance is strongly recommended, as reservations are non-refundable for weather or transit delays.
• Companion RV Sites & Support: Full-hookup RV sites at the front of the property can be booked alongside your stay. 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).

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 ar