Become A Stowaway For A Night In A Santa Fe Boxcar In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published October 25, 2020
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
There’s just something about trains that captivates people of all ages, history buffs or not. Country Woods Inn in Glen Rose has a renovated Santa Fe boxcar you can rent for the night, and it’s one of the most unique overnight stays Texas has to offer.
Nestled on 40 sprawling acres of wooded landscape along the Paluxy River, Country Woods Inn offers a secluded getaway in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
With accommodations ranging from more traditional cabins to vintage Airstreams and even a land yacht, rest assured your stay will be one to remember. Plus, the farm is just minutes from Fossil Rim State Park!
One of the most unique lodging options is tucked away where few would go looking, surrounded by lush forest on all sides.
This renovated Santa Fe boxcar is not only located in the most unforgettable setting but also promises to whisk you back in time to the heyday of railroad travel.
The car is brimming with train-themed decor, from antique railroad lanterns to vintage signs, and even a book all about locomotives for the little ones to read with wide-eyed fascination.
The boxcar features two sets of twin, log cabin bunk beds, sleeping a total of four.
Central air and heat, a sitting area, and an old-fashioned bathroom with a clawfoot tub provide all the creature comforts you know and love without sacrificing the traditional rusticity of camping.
Is there anything better than waking up at your leisure, sipping a mug of warm coffee, and cooking your favorite breakfast without a single thing on your to-do list? We think not.
It's perfectly acceptable to lounge around in the boxcar all day long, but if you feel like venturing out, there's plenty to do on the farm.
Pet adorable barnyard animals, play horseshoes, hike scenic trails peppered with wildlife, or build a campfire and make homemade s'mores. Boredom isn't an option!
The boxcar averages about $200 per night. Visit the Country Woods Inn website or Facebook page to learn more and/or make reservations. Click here for the Airbnb listing.
Have you ever stayed in the Santa Fe boxcar at Country Woods Inn? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Let us know, and check out our previous article for another Texas train car you can spend the night in.
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