The Lilly House: Historic Glen Rose Home w\/ Porch!
About this house rental
Host your next family gathering at this 4-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental in Glen Rose! Primely situated between Waco and DFW, this historic home offers easy access to the Paluxy River, Dinosaur World, and one of the best town squares in the state of Texas! Live like a local while front-porch sitting or head to town to shop like a tourist - you choose. With a full kitchen, furnished patio, and charming decorative touches, you’ll never want to leave this home-away-from-home! -- THE PROPERTY -- 3,000 Sq Ft | Laptop-Friendly Workspaces | Free WiFi Perfect for a large group getaway, this home provides a beautiful interior, spacious exterior, and a prime location just moments from the town square and surrounding attractions. Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: 2 Twin Air Mattresses w/ Bedding SHARED AMENITIES: Furnished patio, covered porch, fire pit KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware, cooking basics INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, flat-screen TV, 3 fireplaces, dining table, piano, ceiling fans GENERAL: Towels, linens, central air conditioning/heat, keyless entry FAQ: Stairs required for access, 2 other rentals on-site PARKING: Carport (4 vehicles), street parking -- THE LOCATION -- BIG ROCKS PARK (0.5 miles): River access, swimming areas, picnic spaces GLEN ROSE (~1 miles): Paluxy Heritage Park, Hammond's B-B-Q, Los Primos Mexican Restaurant, Somerville County Museum, Squaw Valley 36 Hole Golf Course, Brazos River and Canoe Rides, Expo Center, Town Square AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Dinosaur World (4.5 miles), Dinosaur Valley State Park (5.1 miles), Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (5.9 miles) AIRPORT: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (76.5 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: This property sleeps 10 guests in 6 beds, but there are also 2 twin air mattresses with bedding available for guest use - NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site, other travelers may be present during your stay and the patio is shared with the other units
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(25 Reviews)
5.0
clean, gorgeous, quiet, comfortable, exactly as described !!!!
5.0
Weather was perfect
House was perfect
Perfect weekend!
5.0
It was a great place to stay! So very beautiful! The house was supplied with so many essentials that it made our stay that much better! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Looking forward to staying again!
5.0
The lily house is conveniently, located to the river, Oakdale Park, and the downtown Square area. Much of the downstairs has central AC with window units in each of the four bedrooms. All bedrooms are extremely roomy and all have their private bath. The kitchen is huge and well stocked with all of the necessary, utensils, dishes, etc. Two dishwashers. Big refrigerator. Big dining room and big family room. The front porch is wonderful as the house sits high on the hill so there’s a nice breeze and a good view. The courtyard area around back is also nice. Plenty of covered parking. Lots to do in the Glen Rose area. Check out dinosaur world. we very much enjoyed our stay and would go back and do it again. It’s a wonderful property.
5.0
Fun time
5.0
The Lilly House Was the perfect spot for a family Christmas gathering! Our host went above and beyond to decorate the home for Christmas just so it would be extra special for us. It meant the world and was beautiful! This is a great spot for family gatherings plenty of room and the home is well stocked with anything you could need.
3.0
Interesting Stair case banister was loose pots and pans had to be scrubbed dinning table was broke husband had to repair it the dinning chairs sunken in. It had its charm but not a overall good experience
5.0
Invited some friends out for a weekend of golf. Great accommodations.
5.0
We stayed at the Lilly House for a girls weekend and the Glen Rose Art and Wine Festival. This place was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space to relax and catch up. It is also very close to that square for some great shopping and food. The house was very clean and the rooms were spacious. Loved that each bedroom has its own bathroom. We would definitely stay again
5.0
Fun historic house with lots of character.
3.0
Family vacation
The house was beautiful and spacious. The maintenance on several things was lacking.
4.0
It would have been an amazing experience had the host cut on the air on a full 24 hours before arriv
With exception of the first night of the upstairs being in the mid to high eighties well into the night and having to go purchase 3 box fans just to be bearable it was really nice.
The 2nd day once the house had cooled down made it so much better
2.0
It was easy to to get in at the property. But there was a lot of wasp nests everywhere. We had one person get stung. So we let the property manager know but nothing was done. No one ever answer question when emailed. The. While at the house there needed to be blackout curtains to cool it off in the rooms. Window units need to be checked. Not working correctly. Other than that we had a good stay with our friends.
4.0
It was easy to to get in at the property. But there was a lot of wasp nests everywhere. We had one person get stung. So we let the property manager know but nothing was done. No one ever answer question when emailed. The. While at the house there needed to be blackout curtains to cool it off in the rooms. Window units need to be checked. Not working correctly. Other than that we had a good stay with our friends.
2.0
Friendship Weekend
It was easy to to get in at the property. But there was a lot of wasp nests everywhere. We had one person get stung. So we let the property manager know but nothing was done. No one ever answer question when emailed. The. While at the house there needed to be blackout curtains to cool it off in the rooms. Window units need to be checked. Not working correctly. Other than that we had a good stay with our friends.
5.0
Delightful visit
We were thrilled to stay at this picturesque dollhouse of a home. It was ideal for our women’s weekend. Spacious and comfortable!! We used the kitchen and found it to be accommodating to our needs. We lounged in the sofas, played card game at the dining table, and felt at home as we visited. We loved sitting in the rocking chairs out front and enjoying the view. No doubt we would pick this home again for future stays in Glen Rose. Thank you! We were beyond blessed. 🥰
5.0
Beautiful property with a historic feel. Close to everything in Glen Rose. Such a cool place.
5.0
Cozy
Beautiful property with a historic feel. Close to everything in Glen Rose. Such a cool place.
5.0
Really cool old house! Tons of room. Close to the GR square.
5.0
Enjoyed our stay in this house and getting sample Glen Rose on an extended weekend! The kids found the house unique and so did the adults.
5.0
Great Getaway
Enjoyed our stay in this house and getting sample Glen Rose on an extended weekend! The kids found the house unique and so did the adults.
5.0
Background: We stayed here as a family of 6. We have kiddos ages 2, 4, 6, and 13. We loved staying in such a historical home. My kids were in awe of all of the "old timey" things. With that being said, if you have little kids who want to get into everything you may have to keep an eye on them while there because it has many historical pieces throughout the home. Once we laid out the boundaries for our kiddos and showed them the games they were pretty content. Plus, they loved playing hide and seek in such an old, larger home.
Pros: Quite a few fun family games to play. Working TV's in the living room and one of the bedrooms. Quaint and such a charming space. It is a large home as it used to serve as a bed and breakfast so the rooms are huge and inviting. There is a living room and a sitting room. Both, are great spaces to relax. Upstairs, there is a little sitting area with rocking chairs at the top and my husband read to our kids while they sat around and listened to the story. Gorgeous draperies and the master had a beautiful bedspread. The beds were comfortable too. Plenty of dishes to cook or eat on. Our kids loved the old ball and foot bathtubs. Though, you do have to stay with your kids on this one since the knobs are not childproof and the showerhead is at the base like they used to be on all old tubs (not a con, adds to the charm). There were heater/a/c units in each room, but they also have central ac/heat. At night it got below 30 so we did turn a few of the window units on in the bedrooms because the rooms are so large. Overall, loved the experience.
Cons: There are only a couple. There were a lot of DVD's available, but many were missing and I am sure walked off over the years. I do feel they need to replenish those. We also couldn't find the remote to the DVD player, but we managed to make it work. We may have just overlooked it and the main remote didn't seem to work on the DVD player. There was no actual "yard" to play in, but there were several parks nearby so we went to those during the daytime. Other than those minor things, the experience was great. Thanks!
5.0
Beautiful home bursting with vintage charm, has been lovingly preserved, thankfully not a gut job flip. If you enjoy staying in classic old world bed and breakfast type houses, this is the spot for you. We had a minor issue with wasps in the living room that kept getting into the home, but the property manager was quick to respond about the issue and promised it would be handled moving forward. Glen Rose is a charming little town, and the town square is an easy walk from the home, and all the wildlife and dinosaur attractions are an easy drive away.
5.0
Historical Home - Precious, Inviting, and Relaxing Place to stay
Background: We stayed here as a family of 6. We have kiddos ages 2, 4, 6, and 13. We loved staying in such a historical home. My kids were in awe of all of the "old timey" things. With that being said, if you have little kids who want to get into everything you may have to keep an eye on them while there because it has many historical pieces throughout the home. Once we laid out the boundaries for our kiddos and showed them the games they were pretty content. Plus, they loved playing hide and seek in such an old, larger home.
Pros: Quite a few fun family games to play. Working TV's in the living room and one of the bedrooms. Quaint and such a charming space. It is a large home as it used to serve as a bed and breakfast so the rooms are huge and inviting. There is a living room and a sitting room. Both, are great spaces to relax. Upstairs, there is a little sitting area with rocking chairs at the top and my husband read to our kids while they sat around and listened to the story. Gorgeous draperies and the master had a beautiful bedspread. The beds were comfortable too. Plenty of dishes to cook or eat on. Our kids loved the old ball and foot bathtubs. Though, you do have to stay with your kids on this one since the knobs are not childproof and the showerhead is at the base like they used to be on all old tubs (not a con, adds to the charm). There were heater/a/c units in each room, but they also have central ac/heat. At night it got below 30 so we did turn a few of the window units on in the bedrooms because the rooms are so large. Overall, loved the experience.
Cons: There are only a couple. There were a lot of DVD's available, but many were missing and I am sure walked off over the years. I do feel they need to replenish those. We also couldn't find the remote to the DVD player, but we managed to make it work. We may have just overlooked it and the main remote didn't seem to work on the DVD player. There was no actual "yard" to play in, but there were several parks nearby so we went to those during the daytime. Other than those minor things, the experience was great. Thanks!
5.0
Delightful old house charm
Beautiful home bursting with vintage charm, has been lovingly preserved, thankfully not a gut job flip. If you enjoy staying in classic old world bed and breakfast type houses, this is the spot for you. We had a minor issue with wasps in the living room that kept getting into the home, but the property manager was quick to respond about the issue and promised it would be handled moving forward. Glen Rose is a charming little town, and the town square is an easy walk from the home, and all the wildlife and dinosaur attractions are an easy drive away.
3.0
House was lovely, very clean and relaxing. Loved that each bedroom had a private bath and front porch was awesome. I won't rent again. Each bed was uncomfortable due to mattresses lacking support. Several awakened with awful back aches lasting most of the day. The refrigerator didn't keep things cold and worried about milk and meat keeping at appropriate temperatures. Reached out to guest contact early morning after first night, and didn't receive a response until the day after checkout. The Glen Rose and Granbury area is wonderful. I really wish I could recommend, but sadly cannot.
3.0
Lovely but won't stay again
House was lovely, very clean and relaxing. Loved that each bedroom had a private bath and front porch was awesome. I won't rent again. Each bed was uncomfortable due to mattresses lacking support. Several awakened with awful back aches lasting most of the day. The refrigerator didn't keep things cold and worried about milk and meat keeping at appropriate temperatures. Reached out to guest contact early morning after first night, and didn't receive a response until the day after checkout. The Glen Rose and Granbury area is wonderful. I really wish I could recommend, but sadly cannot.
5.0
It was beautiful, inviting and cozy with historical charm. Loved our stay so much. Did not have to want for anything, all provisions were wonderful. Great place........highly recommend :)
5.0
We loved Lilly House
It was beautiful, inviting and cozy with historical charm. Loved our stay so much. Did not have to want for anything, all provisions were wonderful. Great place........highly recommend :)
5.0
My friends and I enjoyed The Lilly House for a weekend. We had tons of space and the house and property were terrific! We would stay here again in a second.
5.0
Wonderful stay!
My friends and I enjoyed The Lilly House for a weekend. We had tons of space and the house and property were terrific! We would stay here again in a second.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Glen Rose?
The average price for a rental in Glen Rose is $226 per night. This rental is $167 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Lilly House: Historic Glen Rose Home w\/ Porch!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Lilly House: Historic Glen Rose Home w\/ Porch! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Lilly House: Historic Glen Rose Home w\/ Porch!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.
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