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Fresh Airbnbs
Five of the swellest dwellings in North Texas By Jennifer Casseday-Blair
Just because the virus continues to cast its dark shadow on plans to get away, it doesn’t mean you can’t still escape into another world — and without the jet lag. North Texas has never been more primed to host a staycation, and these five fanciful and sometimes fantastical properties offer accommodations within an hour’s driving distance of Fort Worth. These sought-after spots stay reserved throughout most of the year, so book soon.
Your Next Staycation
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Whi m sic al Ro o st
H I G H L I G H T S : This lovely gem, affectionately named The
Cowboy Co m fo rt
H I G H L I G H T S : For an authentic cowboy experience, book a
Nest by its owners, was recently featured in Southern Living Glen Rose 2 GUESTS, 1 BEDROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH and offers a grown-up treehouse as well as a bungalow with a $311 nightly rate boho vibe. Perched at the top of the Texas Hill Country, The Nest http://ow.ly/fsVz50FI269 offers spectacular views of the property’s 50 acres of private land. Guests can take a short stroll to the cold waters of Possum Hollow Creek or pop over to nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park, downtown Glen Rose and Fossil Rim.
Weatherford 2 GUESTS, 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $170 nightly rate http://ow.ly/jIYW50FI27p
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stay at this renovated dairy barn set on a 100-acre cattle ranch. Rustic comfort abounds with amenities like a hot tub, private pool, outdoor stone fireplace, and a spacious porch to sip whiskey and watch a Texas sunset. The ranch has two ponds, several hiking trails and abundant animal life, including free-range chickens and a retired rodeo horse named Shaggy.
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