Texas Yurts, Tree Houses, Tiny Houses & Trailers & Railcars For Rent
For a unique lodging experience or romantic getaway try spending the night in a yurt, tree house, or tiny house. If you are getting tired of staying in expensive hotels for a weekend escape, romantic getaway, or just an excuse to get away from home, then you need to rent or book a stay one of these unique and unusual lodging options. Stay in a yurt (a Mongolian style tent), a tree house, a vintage trailer, or tiny house. Staying in this type of lodging is also known as "Glamping" or glorious camping - no tent to set up and you'll typically have a comfy bed, AC, electricity, and other nice creature comforts and still enjoy the great outdoors and nature.
If you can't find something here of interest, then take a look at our Safari Tents and TiPis page for some other unique glamping options.
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Yurt Lodging |
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Lake Buchanan
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Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary & Retreat is a unique combination of a B&B, a Spa, and retreat to nature. And they offer some cool and unusual lodging including a tree house yurt with AC, a king size sleep number bed, and a wrap around deck with stunning views. Read about our stay at Rainbow Hearth to learn more about why we love this place. |
Grapevine
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Experience a new adventure of lakefront "glamping" - luxury camping - right here in the heart of the DFW Metroplex. Tucked away on a private peninsula on Lake Grapevine, you can experience the best of glamping with the glamour of a luxury hideaway. This Paradise Cove luxurious Yurt has AC/Heat; private bathroom with shower, towels, and soap; a fully shaded picnic area; a queen bed with linens, blankets and pillows; a full size sofa sleeper with linens, blankets and pillows; 2 twin cots with sleeping bags and pillows; mini refrigerator with freezer; 2 large coolers; dining table; and a variety of games like monopoly, dominoes, corn hole, and more. Plus you are on the shore of Lake Grapevine and can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, or boating and there is also a private fire pit right by the lake. |
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Tuscola
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A yurt at Abilene State Park is under pecan, red oak, cottonwood, and elm trees and close to the banks of Elm Creek just south of Abilene. These year-round recreational tents have a double/single bunk bed with mattresses, fold out sofa, a microwave, and a night stand and outside the yurt is a picnic table, fire ring, and water spigot. |
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Tool/Cedar Creek Lake
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Pine Gardens is a 20 acre RV resort that sits on the west side of Cedar Creek Lake and it has a yurt as well as cabins and RV sites for rent. Bring you boat and enjoy the lake for boarding, tubing, or fishing. |
This new glamping retreat, just 25 minutes from Austin, offers overnight stays in either a yurt or retrofitted trailer on their 25 acre guest property. On the property is a rustic barn with a fully stocked outdoor kitchen and dining area, a freestanding bathhouse, and a fire pit great for roasting gourmet s'mores. |
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Treehouse Lodging |
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Spicewood
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In addition to one of the best zip lines in Texas, Cypress Valley Canopy Tours now has 4 unique treehouses for overnight stays.
Nestled high up in some beautiful cypress trees the tree houses will sleep two to six guests and listening to the night noises, watching the fireflies dance, and slumbering peacefully in your tree top haven is included in the price. Read about our stay fun Zip & Stay in one of the treehouses. |
New Braunfels/Guadalupe River
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You'll know you're in for a treat when you take a footbridge over a dry creek to your treehouse sitting under 80' tall cypress tress across from the Guadalupe River. Each of the six tree houses is very well appointed and has one bedroom and a loft and will sleep up to 8. |
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Rio Frio
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Enjoy Inspiring Sunsets from the Treetop Deck perched in a giant cypress tree overlooking the Frio River. There are multiple entertaining patios and decks, rock steps leading down to patio with steps into the river. And the two houses can sleep up to 16. |
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Celeste
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Savannah's Meadow learned how to build the Majestic Oak Treehouse from Discovery Channel's Treehouse Master Pete Nelson and it's a beauty - doesn't get much more creative than that! |
Tiny Houses |
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Dripping Springs
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Custom built houses, made of slab construction, Texas limestone and cedar, await your group or famiy. Masterfully yet simply designed, the Casitas have stained concrete floors, 12 foot walls and vaulted ceilings, huge windows, kitchens, modern bathrooms and massive covered porches, most with fireplaces. The tiny houses sleep 2 plus an option of an add on air mattress that will sleep 2 more. |
Johnson City
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Ranch 3232 offers sustainable micro-resort lodging in the beautiful Texas Hill Country just a few miles from Pedernales Falls State Park. These quaint country cottages come fully equipped with a kitchenette, full bath, fire pits, and access to trails overlooking beautiful scenic vistas. Need a little more room? Check out our Casita with a loft that sleeps 5! Read about Texas Outside's fun couple days stay at Ranch 3232. |
Robin Hood's Hideout is a tiny, storybook cottage made almost entirely of architectural salvage. Cedar, walnut, carved doorknobs, stained glass and a knightly chandelier are just a few of the 30+ vintage materials that charm this little bungalow. Magic stays here! |
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This 188 sq ft tiny house is in a great location just a short distance to the alamo and the river walk. It has a comfy double bed, kitchen with seating area, shower, and wifi. |
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This 250 sq ft "casita" is in the heart of South Austin and has everything you need for your stay. It has high bead-board ceilings, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, queen bed and very fast internet. |
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This is a rustic off the grid, one room tiny house in the high desert is 200 sq ft. It is very secluded with amazing views and great for star gazing. |
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Kanga is a 200 sq ft tiny house that is great for the business traveler or tourist because of its close proximity to the airport in East Austin. |
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This 63 sq ft tiny house pack a lot into a small space. You will enjoy a custom made slab table that seats 2-4 people in a very charming area. |
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