The Opossum Branch Cabin just outside of Glen Rose has some of the most magnificent panoramic views in Somervell County, Texas which is at the top of the hill country. Come relax, slow down, breathe country air and absorb the beautiful country views. Watch the sunset from the covered porch, throw some burgers on the BBQ grill and have a cookout in your picnic area or whip up some juicy steaks for a romantic dinner.
Fire pit and picnic area
Enjoy the scenery while you roam around your private, mostly wooded twelve acre sanctuary or maybe fire up the fire pit, enjoy some adult beverages and make some great memories (don’t forget the s’mores!), it’s like camping out but with all the amenities. Our Cabin is absolutely perfect for a romantic getaway or for a small family wanting to spend quality time together.
Daydream the afternoon away in our hammock
Enjoy the view
Relax in our Secluded Rustic Cabin
Comfy living room
You will love the spacious living room with a large leather sofa, flat screen TV, large windows that open up to the magnificent views and provide plenty of natural sunlight that brightens up the whole room.
Fully Stocked Kitchen
The cabin has three bedrooms and two baths to accommodate six or less comfortably. It has central air and is fully equipped with complete kitchen, linens, and laundry facilities, large decks with grill, TV, and Wi-Fi to make this most relaxing getaway you’ve ever had!
Primary Bedroom and Bath
The master suite offers a romantic queen size rustic iron bed and a large private bath.
Second Large Bedroom
Second bedroom has a very comfortable mission style queen bed while the third bedroom has two twin beds for the kid’s.
Third Bedroom with Twin Beds
Bring on the s’mores!
Glen Rose is a small community with several good restaurants including four delicious Mexican restaurants and also what we think is the best BBQ anywhere. Visit Explore Glen Rose to see what happening in Glen Rose.
We are 50 minutes from Fort Worth, TX, 80 minutes from Dallas, TX and DFW Airport, two hours from Austin.
Area Attractions: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose Paluxy River Walk, Dinosaur World, Barnard’s Mill Art Museum and Big Rocks Park. There are some cute shops and restaurants, antique stores, galleries, weekend farmer’s market on or near the Glen Rose Courthouse square, and don’t miss the pie shop. Great golf is available year round on five area golf courses including Squaw Valley Golf Club which is consistently rated as one of the top courses in Texas. Lots of sights to see and all are within a day’s adventure. Also, great fishing (Striper, Bass, Catfish) in our nearby lakes (Lake Granbury and Whitney). You don’t need to bring a pole, we will hook you up with a fishing guide who will provide everything you will need to land the big one while being chauffeured around a lake in his big comfortable boat. (Reservations required)
We also have boat and RV parking available on site.
Paluxy River access is just a short walk down our road, a great place for photo ops or just cooling off in the warmer weather. There is a county park and picnic area on the river just a half mile from the cabin, out the gate and to the right follow the road to the low water river crossing at the bottom of the hill. One side of the river crossing is shallow with a few little holes you can sit in and cool off. The other side is knee deep at first and then drops off to about four foot deep or more. You can swim or fish there and maybe catch some small Perch. (Never let children play in stagnate pools of water) If you are going to drive down you will find a county park on the far side of the crossing where you can park.
Another option is Wheeler Branch Reservoir which is a better choice if the kids would like to catch fish, the reservoir has Perch, Bass and Catfish. They also have a picnic area, restrooms and a beach swim area. The reservoir is about ten minute drive and there is a small fee to enter.
First Snow for the Cabin
The spring and fall climate is pure enjoyment and the winter climate is also mild. The winter temperature is usually in the 50-70 degree range. Our ‘freeze spells’ usually don’t last long. This is Texas, we can have a 40 degree day one day & a 70 degree the next! We rarely have snow and when it does it usually melts quickly.
Here’s just a few Reviews…
5/5 Stayed Apr 2023
Living in cities makes us forget about how many stars there really are for all the light pollution — The night sky was spectacular! The firepit was fun after a beautiful sunset and the views were so fantastic. The cabin was well appointed and extra clean. We so appreciated the relaxing mood and great fun exploring. Its location is perfect for everything we wanted to do and see. Thank You! We will be back.
Great Cabin & Surroundings!
5/5 Stayed Apr 2023
Everything was as expected: clean, organized, so QUIET and PEACEFUL, we couldn’t ask for anything more! Great stay.
Spectacular 360 Views!
5/5 Stayed Mar 2023
Spectacular 360 degree views of lush greenery. Amazing vistas and 10 mins from Dinosaur valley state park.
Spring vacation!
5/5 Stayed Mar 2023
Our family had a great stay here during spring break. The property is beautiful and we had fun exploring and hanging out by the fire pit. We didn’t want to leave, we stayed until the very last minute at check out looking at the views.
Amazing view!
5/5 Stayed Mar 2023
We had a wonderful time! The cabin had anything and everything you could possibly need. It was very clean. The outside was the best though! The campfire area was really nice and the views and sunset were everything! We will definitely stay here again!
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Rover is welcome but please leave your cat at home.
We practice cleaning and disinfecting in accordance with CDC guidelines! Safe!!