Texas Shire Houses

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A storybook escape tucked into the north Texas hill country landscape. The Texas Shire Houses in Mingus, TX are designed to feel both transportive and deeply comfortable, inviting you to slow down, explore, and experience the wonder of staying somewhere unlike anywhere else.

❋ Immersive design

Every curve, texture, and hidden detail is thoughtfully designed to make the world outside feel wonderfully far away.

❋ modern comfort

Whimsical on the outside, elevated within. Each house pairs imaginative architecture with the comforts of a refined boutique stay.

❋ room to wander

Follow winding paths, gather beneath the trees, and discover quiet corners created for play, connection, and unhurried moments.

❋ A Stay worth sharing

More than a place to sleep, the Shire Houses create the kind of experience families, couples, and friends will talk about long after they leave.

A hobbit-style underground house with a green door, set in a lush, green landscape with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by grass and a wooden fence.

Gardener House

sleeps 4   ❋  700 sq ft

The largest of the three Texas Shire Houses, The Gardener House offers a little extra room to settle in and stay awhile. Designed for up to four guests, it includes a queen bed, built-in bunk beds, one private bathroom, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette with a microwave and sink. Warm textures, rounded details, and an inviting storybook atmosphere make it ideal for families or couples who want the most spacious stay in the village.

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1 Queen Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Cozy rustic hobbit-inspired kitchen with wooden ceiling beams, green cabinets, a round dining table with four green chairs, potted plants, vintage furniture, and warm lighting.
Cozy rustic hobbit-inspired bedroom at Mirador Texas with bunk beds in corner, floral bedding, wooden accents, plants, and a fireplace in the background.
Rustic hobbit bathroom at Mirador Texas with a wooden bathtub, stone wall, and vintage decor, including a toilet, wooden cabinets, and hanging dried herbs and vegetables.
Cozy rustic hobbit-inspired living room at Mirador Texas with warm lighting, wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and vintage furniture, decorated with plants and flowers.
A rustic hobbit kitchen at Mirador Texas with a green cabinet, open shelving, and a countertop holding multiple colorful plates, a metal tray, and small kitchen items.
Cozy rustic hobbit bedroom at Mirador Texas with stone fireplace, wooden furniture, a bed with white and green bedding, a patterned ottoman with a tray of carrots, leather armchair with blanket, and warm lighting.
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A whimsical hobbit hobbit at Mirador Texas, inspired by Lord of the Rings, designed to resemble a tree with a circular blue door and tree trunk details, surrounded by rocks, with greenery and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The Writer

sleeps 4   ❋   900 sq ft

Tucked into the landscape with the charm of a hidden countryside dwelling, The Writer House is a cozy retreat for up to four guests. Inside, you’ll find a queen bed, built-in bunk beds, one bathroom, Wi-Fi, and a convenient kitchenette with a microwave and sink. It’s an intimate, imaginative space made for slow mornings, family adventures, and evenings spent beneath the Texas sky.

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1 Queen Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Cozy hobbit bedroom at Mirador Texas with wooden ceiling and furniture, a four-poster bed with plaid bedding, vintage trunk at foot of bed, armchair, bookshelf, and various decorative items.
Rustic hobbit bathroom at Mirador Texas with a stone shower, dark wood vanity with marble countertop, framed mirror, vintage wall sconce, and patterned rugs.
Cozy hobbit living room at Mirador Texas with stone fireplace, leather and fabric sofas, wooden furniture, and rustic decor.
A cozy hobbit dining room at Mirador Texas with a wooden table and four chairs, decorated with a flower arrangement, surrounded by rustic decor and a view into a bedroom with bunk beds.
A cozy hobbit bedroom at Mirador Texas with a wooden bunk bed, an antique wooden cabinet, a telescope by a round window, and a scenic view of green fields outside.
Cozy hobbit living at Mirador Texas with stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, vintage furniture, and warm lighting.
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A Hobbit-style house built into a hillside with a yellow door, small windows, and a garden with chairs and flowers in the foreground, surrounded by rocks and green grass.

The Baker

sleeps 5   ❋   800 sq ft

The Baker House blends woodland whimsy with the simple comforts of a boutique stay. Sleeping up to four guests, the house includes a queen bed, built-in bunk beds, one private bathroom, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette equipped with a microwave and sink. Thoughtful details and a peaceful setting create a memorable escape for couples, small families, and anyone ready to step away from the ordinary.

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1 Bunk Bed + 1 Sleeping Nook

1 Queen Bed

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Cozy living room with a stone and wood fireplace, vintage armchair, sofa with pillows, wooden furniture, decorative items, and soft lighting.
Vintage bathroom with clawfoot bathtub, stone accent wall, wooden door, and floral arrangement on side table.
Rustic hobbit kitchen and dining area at Mirador Texas with wooden furniture, stone wall, round window, vintage appliances, and decorative items.
A rustic hobbit dining area at Mirador Texas with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase of tulips. The room features stone and plaster walls, wooden beams, and cozy bedrooms in the background.
A rustic bathroom with wooden furniture, a mirror, and decorative elements. There is a toilet with a wooden seat, a small rug, and a vintage-style vanity with a green basin sink and a vase of flowers. The wall features a tapestry with a floral design, and there are plants, candles, and towels as decor.
Cozy rustic bedroom with a raised sleeping area accessible by a small ladder, a built-in nook with a bed, shelves with books and decor, a curtain tied back, warm lighting, a wooden table with a vase and greenery, and various vintage furniture and textiles.
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Local Attractions

Mirador offers a peaceful escape with some of the region’s best outdoor adventures, historic sites, and small-town experiences just a short drive away.

Texas’ newest state park offers nearly 4,900 acres of juniper-covered hills, hardwood bottomlands, trails, fishing, and wide-open scenery. It is an ideal destination for hiking, biking, wildlife watching, or simply spending a peaceful day outdoors.

Palo Pinto State Park

Discover the remarkable story of Thurber, once one of Texas’ largest industrial communities. The museum preserves the area’s coal-mining heritage, while its setting atop New York Hill offers sweeping views across Palo Pinto and Erath counties.

W.K. Gordon Museum & New York Hill

Just a few miles from Mingus, Strawn offers an authentic small-town Texas experience with historic buildings, local dining, and easy access to the surrounding countryside.

Historic Downtown Strawn

Known for its clear blue water and dramatic canyon landscape, Possum Kingdom is a favorite for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and lakeside picnics. The surrounding state park provides an easy way to experience one of the region’s most iconic outdoor destinations.

Possum Kingdom Lake

Jep and Jessica Robertson of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou pose outdoors in Texas, featured as part of Mirador’s hobbit inspired retreat experience.
Jep Robertson and Jessica Robertson featured in Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou, the Great American Family series connected to Mirador’s Texas getaway experience in Strawn, TX near Mingus and Thurber, TX

Watch the Mirador story on Jep & Jess Beyond the Bayou

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For fans of Jep Robertson, Jessica Robertson, and Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou on Great American Family, Mirador offers something different from simply watching the journey unfold on screen.

Guests can come to Texas, explore the property, stay inside one of Mirador’s one-of-a-kind houses, and experience the creativity and hospitality behind the destination firsthand.

Wake up inside a Shire House built into the landscape. Spend the night surrounded by the rugged textures of a Cave House. Or disappear into the trees for a stay inspired by the mysterious world of the swamp.

Every experience is different, but they are all part of the same larger story.

See our other storybook stays.

Ogre Treehouse, swamp house built into a large tree with a wooden door and windows at Mirador, Texas, surrounded by lush greenery and sunlight filtering through the leaves, with a 'Keep Out' sign near the ground.

Ogre Swamp

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Coal Miner’s Cave

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