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Your Texas Home Away From Home

Handpicked vacation rentals & boutique hotel suites across Stephenville, Granbury & Glen Rose — personally managed, five-star rated, and always bookable direct.

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Five-Star Stays Across Texas Hill Country

From boutique hotel suites to lakefront retreats — book direct and save.

At Elysian Vacation Rentals, we personally manage every property to make sure your stay is clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. No surprises, no middleman fees — just genuine Texas hospitality from a family-run team that actually cares. Whether you're visiting Tarleton State University, exploring Glen Rose's dinosaur trails, or relaxing on Lake Granbury, we have the perfect home base for your trip. Pet-friendly options, historic boutique suites, golf course retreats, and lakefront homes — all bookable direct.
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Stephenville, TX

Home of Tarleton State University & the Cowboy Capital of the World

Stephenville is one of Central Texas's most underrated destinations — a charming small city with a big personality. Home to Tarleton State University, a thriving downtown square, legendary BBQ at Hard Eight, live music at Twisted J, and some of the best Tex-Mex in Texas. Whether you're coming for a Tarleton event, a family weekend, or just a change of scenery, Stephenville delivers.

We have more properties here than anywhere else — from the historic Gallery House Boutique Hotel steps from campus to family homes with massive backyards built for fun.

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Granbury, TX

Lakeside charm on the banks of Lake Granbury

Granbury is the kind of place people stumble into and never want to leave. A beautifully preserved historic square, waterfront dining, boutique shopping, live theater, and the sparkling waters of Lake Granbury just steps away. It's the perfect weekend escape from Dallas or Fort Worth — close enough to be easy, far enough to actually unwind.

Our Granbury properties put you right in the heart of it all — lake views, peaceful surroundings, and everything the square has to offer within easy reach.

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Glen Rose, TX

Dinosaur trails, Fossil Rim & the Paluxy River

Glen Rose is Central Texas's most surprising destination. Famous for its dinosaur tracks along the Paluxy River, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and the Somervell County Expo — it's an outdoor lover's dream with a small-town heart. Families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a genuine escape from the city will find exactly what they're looking for here.

Our Glen Rose property gives you a quiet, comfortable home base to explore everything this one-of-a-kind town has to offer.

Why Book Direct With Us?

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Best Rate Guaranteed

Best Rate Guaranteed Skip the Airbnb and Vrbo service fees. The lowest price is always on our site — book here and keep that money for your trip.

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Real People, Real Support

When you book direct you get our personal contact info. Text or call us directly — no chatbots, no ticket systems, no waiting.

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Flexible & Personal

Need an early check-in, a late checkout, or help picking the right property? We work with direct guests first. Platforms get the leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your check in & check out times?

Our Check in time is 3pm. Our check out time is 10am.

Do your rentals have fully equipped kitchens?

Yes! All of our vacation rental homes apart from the boutique hotel rooms have fully equipped kitchens. This means they come with all major appliances, eating utensils, plates, cups, bowls, pots and pans etc. All of the amenities in each property are in the listing, but all are equipped with the basics!

Are Linens and Towels Provided?

Yes! All of our vacation rentals have provided linens and towels. This means there are enough towels for all guests and our beds are professionally cleaned and made for each stay.

Do youre vacation rentals allow pets?

Yes! Most of them are pet freindly, excluding the hotel rooms. Reach out to us if you are unsure on a property. Be sure to check the "Pets" option at checkout.

Where are your properties located?

The majority are located in Stephenville, TX. We also have some in Granbury, and Glen Rose Texas.

WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING

Jenny R.

Great place to stay. Large with plenty of room to spread out. Clean and always plenty of hot water.

Amy S.

It was perfect for our visit to Tarleton for our family. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. We would stay here again.

April C.

It was a blast! So peaceful and serene! Will definitely be back!

Mikah W.

Kason’s home was wonderful, everything was clean and the house was very spacious, that backyard is very nice to sit in during the evening, will definitely have to book another time

Ed B.

The house was very nice. Very clean and spacious enough for 6 adults and 1 baby. We would have liked to have had more than 1 bathroom but it wasn’t a problem or a deal breaker for us. I think our only problem with the house was we couldn’t get the heat to work right. It was working but it always seemed cooler than what the temperature was showing and there were a couple of cool nights during our stay. Again, not a deal breaker but the host might want to get it looked at or leave instructions on how to properly operate it because the display was not easy to read. We also discovered that the range hood over the stove didn’t work and it was needed for cooking bacon for breakfast a couple of mornings. But we improvised and just opened the door to the outside. Again, not a deal breaker. Beds were comfortable and all of the linens and towels were in pristine condition and very clean. Decor added a homey feel and certainly fit the theme of the area being the “Cowboy Capitol of the World “.

Kari P.

We enjoyed our stay! We really enjoyed the big backyard and the house was very nice! Would highly recommend!

Luke P.

We had a great stay small and cute beautiful area... park and river is a very close walk

Mable & Mike K.

Great place for what we needed at the last minute. Host for very helpful and answered questions asap. We will stay again. Nice place for several guest.

About Us

A Family-Run Company That Actually Cares

Hi, I'm Kason — a Tarleton State grad and founder of Elysian Vacation Rentals. My wife and I personally manage every property in our portfolio, which means when you book with us, you're not dealing with a faceless management company. You're working with people who genuinely want your stay to be exceptional. Every home is professionally cleaned, fully stocked, and exactly as described. If something comes up during your stay, we're reachable and we handle it fast. That's the difference between booking direct with us and booking through a platform — you get real people, not a call center. We started in Stephenville and have grown to serve Granbury and Glen Rose because we believe every corner of Central Texas deserves properties worth staying in. We're proud of what we've built and we'd love to host you.
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