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Cliffside Cabin @ High Hope Ranch Cowboy POOL! - Holiday Home

Glen Rose, TX, United States
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About

Located at High Hope Ranch, Mata Z'amo is connected to 1000 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

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Family

  • Baby bath
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Playroom
  • Stair gates
  • Travel crib

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

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Family

  • Baby bath
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Playroom
  • Stair gates
  • Travel crib

Kitchen and dining

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

Bedroom and laundry

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

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Theme room

Home safety

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

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room

Services

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

Luxury Amenities

  • Outdoor fireplace

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

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 1000 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. Open by appointment only! Every purchase goes towards supporting young farmers and land conservation. We appreciate your support! Guests are welcome to rent our studio or other houses for their private use such as weddings, retreats, and other special events.

Reviews

Cassie
December 2025 · Airbnb
What an amazing getaway! The attention to detail was so appreciated. The outdoors are beautiful, but for those times when we wanted, or needed, to be inside there were so many activities for all ages; games, toys, books, and Wi-Fi. There are area specific books, which is thoughtful, and appreciated, but there are also books of all genres, for any reader. The kitchen had all the cooking utensils we needed to prepare the meals we wanted to have on site, and for the meals we wanted to eat in town, there were wonderful suggestions provided. We took advantage of shopping the farm store, and feeding the animals. That was a hit with our group. We would love to go back, and definitely recommend this location!
Kristi
December 2025 · Airbnb
The perfect getaway that was much needed.Very peaceful, relaxing and perfect for star gazing! We had a great time exploring and loving on the animals. The trails and property are very well maintained. The pickles I bought from the Farm store are absolutely delicious! I can't wait to buy more and try other homemadegoods. We will definitely be back in the Spring to see the flower garden.
Andy
December 2025 · Airbnb
Beautiful location on a cliff with fantastic views. Great walking trails and lots of space for the kids to explore. The house was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and with everything we needed. It’s also very close to Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Park, which were brilliant for the kids. We had a wonderful stay and would happily return.
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!

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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