10/10 Excellent
stephen m, Caldwell
Travelled with partner
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
stephen m
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
The World-Famous Cowboy Hat House
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom65 sq m
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Huntsville, TX
- Sam Houston State University2 min drive
- Huntsville Memorial Hospital3 min drive
- Texas Prison Museum3 min drive
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About the area
Huntsville
Located in Huntsville, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Statue Visitor Center & Gift Shop and Sam Houston Memorial Museum. .This vacation home is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Lake Conroe and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Sam Houston State University.
What's nearby
- Sam Houston Memorial Museum - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Sam Houston State University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Ravens Nest Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Huntsville Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Texas Prison Museum - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Restaurants
- Sbarro - 12 min walk
- McDonald's - 3 min walk
- Whataburger - 2 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 19 min walk
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The World-Famous Cowboy Hat House
Make yourself at home in one of the most unique and famous homes in all of Texas! The Cowboy Hat House, or "Hat House" as locals refer to it, is a one-of-a-kind, marvelous, 2-bedroom Huntsville getaway! Two queen bedrooms, living room, bathroom, game room, laundry room, and kitchen with all the essential amenities, this unique house is perfect for guests looking for a cool getaway.
Built by world renowned artist/builder Dan Phillips, and featured in Texas Highways, Texas Monthly, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, CNN and a multitude of other Texas, national, and international books, publications and tv shows!
Just a 1/2 mile off the I-45 and close to downtown, Huntsville's Cultural District, and Sam Houston State University!
Built by world renowned artist/builder Dan Phillips, and featured in Texas Highways, Texas Monthly, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, CNN and a multitude of other Texas, national, and international books, publications and tv shows!
Just a 1/2 mile off the I-45 and close to downtown, Huntsville's Cultural District, and Sam Houston State University!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a music library, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Joseph Agins
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Music library
- Smart TV
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 3 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Local artist showcase
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Recycling
- Unit size: 700 square feet
- Water dispenser
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The World-Famous Cowboy Hat House Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tom L.
3 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rocky Raccoon 100
The cowboy hat house was a perfect selection for me as I was running the Rocky Rqccoon 100 mile endurance run. It was just 15 minutes from Huntsville State Park. Every detail of this property is exceptionally thought out. The beds were incredibly comfortable.
Tom L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dana B.
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It
The house was amazing. We all loved it and had a great weekend. It is very close to everything and the hosts are very thoughtful and attentive. I definitely recommend this house and I hope to return again.
Dana B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ingrid T.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
fun stay!
the pictures do not do this place justice! such a fun, eclectic property that is the most unique place we have ever stayed! every detail has been considered to make their guests comfortable. loved it!
Ingrid T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024