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Mata Z’amo- Cliffside Cabin by Fossil Rim- Views!

Glen Rose, TX, United States
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About

*** Please be advised- if booking for October 3-5 you will be located at the Mammoth Run's midway point aide station! Located at High Hope Ranch, Mata Z'amo is connected to 900 acres of protected land. Meaning "Up High" in Swahili, Mata Z'amo cabin is perched on a cliffside lending our guests epic views of the hill country. Enjoy dark skies, wolves howling at dusk from Fossil Rim, and over 20 miles of hiking trails. Sleeps up to 8- 2 bunkbeds & upstairs master loft with a queen & trundle bed.

Good to know

Mata Z'amo Guest House Downstairs: Small bedroom with 2 bunk beds (4 beds in total) Fully equipped kitchen and full sized bathroom with laundry Screened outdoor patio Upstairs Loft: Trundle bed and Queen bed with a half bath Porch with sunset views

Other Details to Note

Livestock (including cattle, chickens, pigs, goats, ranch dogs Rosie and Popeye, and the guard donkey, Zoey) roam the ranch. We ask kindly that you not approach the cattle or chickens, but the rest are all very keen on head scratches and pets! The dogs may jump or bark at first but are friendly and will return to their duties after brief hello. Chances are you'll see deer, armadillos, and lots of wild birds. We sometimes see other native wildlife like such as quail, turkey, coyote, feral hogs, foxes, and bobcats. There have been some rare sightings of mountain lions in the past but as long as you are aware and prepared it’s nothing to worry about. Lastly, we are in the Texas hill country where rattle snakes and copperheads live. They are easy to avoid as long as you are aware. If spotted up by a house, please contact the host so that we can safely remove them for you!

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron

Family

  • Baby bath
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House Rules

This is a non-smoking, drug-free house. Ash trays are provided on the porch. Burn bans are often in effect, please check with host before starting campfires. We do host retreats, family reunions, parties, and weddings. Please ask about our day use rates and other facilities available for groups. Recycling and composting is available and encouraged! We have a release form all guests must sign before arrival. We are offering vacation rental homes as a way to finance preserving High Hope's wildlife sanctuary, we appreciate your support by staying with us!!

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Your neighbors are all Texas Natives! Four-footed, feathered and cold-blooded! We are also a working ranch, so you may see cows and ranch hands in a pick-up. To see other people you'll need to wander off the ranch! We love being close to all that Glen Rose has to offer. High Hope Ranch has a long history with Fossil Rim, we are 2.5 miles away from their Overlook entrance, where you can access the Children's Activity Center, Nature Store and café for free. You can also get a jump start on the day trippers by starting the drive through early! Glen Rose has a river walk and playgrounds, Dinosaur Valley State Park, museums, attractions, galleries, shops, an old-fashioned soda fountain, three bookstores and some of the best pie in Texas (according to Texas Country Reporter)! Warning: It does spoil you for other pie!

Guest Access

Guests have access to all 900 acres with 20+ miles of hiking trails and landmarks like the Stone Circle, Star Pad, Goat Cave, Sunset Cliff, and are of course welcome to arrange a tour to visit the working Farm on property. Guests have access to our on site Farm Store where they can stock up on essentials like ranch raised meat, drinks, canned food items like jellies, jams, pickles, salsa, and other snacks. All food is grown or made on site with organic practices and values. Store Hours are Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am- 3:00pm. Every purchase goes towards supporting young farmers and land conservation. Guests are welcome to rent our studio or other houses for their private use such as weddings, retreats, and other special events.

Reviews

Jessica
September 2025 · Airbnb
Couldn't speak higher of this space!! We wanted to get away and be ALONE! It was so remote in all the right ways (still soo close to many attractions) with a stunning view and tons of paths to walk and meander. There was a huge yard for my kids to play in and we had everything we needed to stay in and cook, enjoy the property. Vacations should be restful and this was the perfect getaway for it. So thankful and definitely planning on coming back, already told several of our friends to go stay there too!
Valerie
June 2025 · Airbnb
A beautiful property with so much space to explore. Well-maintained and marked trails through prairies, meadows, pastures, woods, and even streams. Perfect for a family that loves the outdoors! Great host--very responsive and helpful.

Find us

We are rural, rural, no public transport! You will drive on a gravel road to get to your house, with a small hill. You don't need 4-wheel drive! The Chisholm Trail Parkway has cut travel time to Fort Worth and DFW Airport by 15-30 minutes! Airport shuttles are available, and although Uber and Lyft will get you here, there are no local drivers to get you back!

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