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Palo Duro Canyon embodies Texas’ sense of place and spirit like few other areas in the state. Doves Rest Cabins is honored to provide the world’s only private overnight luxury accommodations to intrepid travelers, offering unique views and an iconic symbol of the American Southwest for our guests to enjoy. Wildlife diversity and abundance around Doves Rest is excellent, including populations of blue quail, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey, bobcat, mule deer, white-tailed deer, Barbary sheep, coyote, roadrunners, skunks, rabbits and numerous songbirds. Fun memories and relaxation happen here!

Doves Rest Cabins is one of the top 10 places to stay in Canyon, TX. Doves Rest Cabins is located 3,500 feet above sea level situated in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, also known as the Great Southern Plains near the cities of Canyon and Amarillo. Palo Duro Canyon, “The Grand Canyon of Texas”, is just below you stretching 20-miles across. Your view is only limited by your eyesight! Enjoy staggering sunrises and sunsets – stars appear in numbers beyond belief in the crisp clear night air as this area has some of the darkest skies and cleanest air in the United States. Read More »

Off the beaten path and outside of mainstream destinations, we are far from every other place to stay. We deliver an amazing guest experience that is truly authentic Texan, personal, and character-rich. Doves Rest Cabins is truly a unique base camp from which to explore one of the world’s most transformative place – Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Doves Rest Cabins is ideal for travelers who believe small is beautiful, and see travel not as something one does, but rather identifies it as part of who one is.

If private and quiet surrounded by nature with friendly wildlife nestled in your own little world only a few minutes away to the second largest canyon in America interests you, then you’re in the right place!

The #1 And Only Private Vacation Homes Overlooking Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Stay At Our Collection of

Luxury Cabins

All Doves Rest Cabins are located a few minutes from the main (and only) entrance to Americas #1 State Park, Palo Duro Canyon. Beautifully custom designed and uniquely appointed luxury home rentals, no two cabins are alike and all offer views overlooking Palo Duro Canyon.

We are just 16-miles from the city of Canyon, home to West Texas A & M University, and just 30-miles south of Amarillo and historic Route 66. There is plenty of shopping, restaurants, museum’s and all local amenities to enjoy in the “city.”

Our Collection

Sunflower

Artisan one-bedroom cabin that can accommodate 4 people. Built of native wood & native stone to fit in with the natural beauty and solitude of the Palo Duro Canyon setting. Studio feel with full bathroom, kitchenette & flatscreen TV, propane grill and Wi-Fi. Private patio with expansive views for wildlife viewing.

Quick Facts:

  • $199 / Night
  • 1 Bedroom - Studio: 1 King Bed
  • Queen Pull Out Sofa
  • 1 Bath (1 Full Bath)

Fortress

The stronghold of Fortress Cabin takes its name for the centerpiece of its view gazing at the Fortress Cliffs along the east rim of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, a protected six miles of cliffs overlooking the Grand Canyon of Texas. The bluff’s look the same way the first Texans saw it — unspoiled. The steep margins of the Fortress Cliffs consist of bright, banded layers of orange, red, brown, yellow, and white rocks that represent four geologic periods. Adding to the cliffs scenic grandeur are numerous pinnacles, buttes, and mesas. Doves Rest Fortress is a place of exceptional security, privacy and refuge. Modern but rustic, this two-bedroom, two-bath cabin is immaculate and fully furnished. It features a wood burning fireplace, covered patio facing east with porch swings, fire pit and BBQ. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to make you feel at home. Clean linens and towels are provided for your comfort along with extra blankets for cozy nights. A 70” T.V. in the living area makes the nights even more entertaining! Guests can unwind around the beautiful flagstone patio and enjoy the outdoor fire pit when the temperature dips. The combination of upscale amenities and stunning vistas is what makes this Palo Duro Canyon Cabin so attractive to the discriminating intrepid traveler.

Quick Facts:

  • $395 / Night
  • 2 Bedroom - (2 King Beds)
  • 2 Bath (Shower & Tub)
  • Sleeps 5
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Pets Allowed

El Coronado

A breathtaking vista filled with dramatic light and color. El Coronado is the iconic luxury vacation cabin of Doves Rest Vacation Home Rental Resort, and we are the world’s choice for creating incredible Palo Duro Canyon moments. Situated on the rim of America’s most beloved State Park, Palo Duro Canyon, El Coronado Cabin is a destination on every savvy traveler’s must-do list. This cabin embodies Palo Duro’s character, blending the West Texas legendary past with the relevance of Americas second largest canyon. With a one-of-a-kind location perched hundreds of feet above the canyon floor, it’s truly a blissful setting with rustic architecture paired with modern amenities. The view from El Coronado is literally cinematic in breathtaking scenery. The canyon sandstone towers, gorges, mesas, and sculpted buttes glow in many shades of orange and red, captivating visitors ever since the first Native Americans settled here centuries ago. This majestic cabin is sure to engage the senses and captivate the imagination of our global guest clientele.

Quick Facts:

  • $395 / Night
  • 2 Bedroom - (2 King Beds)
  • 2 Bath (1 Shower & 1 Tub/Shower)
  • Sleeps 5
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Pets Allowed
  • Outdoor Propane Grill
  • Patio w/ Outdoor Furniture
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen
  • Keurig & Regular Coffee Maker
  • Central Heating & A/C

Santa Fe

The Santa Fe is brand new to the cabin collection at Doves Rest providing the world’s only private overnight luxury accommodations to intrepid travelers, offering unique views of the Palo duro Canyon & an iconic symbol of the American Southwest for our guests to enjoy. Wildlife diversity & abundance around Doves Rest is excellent, including populations of blue quail, bobwhite, turkey, bobcat, mule deer, white-tail, Aoudad sheep, coyote, roadrunners, rabbits & numerous songbirds.

Quick Facts:

  • $219 / Night
  • 1 Bedroom - 1 King Bed
  • 1.5 Bath (Shower Only - No Tub)
  • Sleeps 4
  • EV Charger EV Charger

Comanche

"Marúaweeka," ("Welcome" in the Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the people) to Doves Rest Cabins – Comanche! The Comanche’s were fierce warriors who reached present-day New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle and Palo Duro Canyon by 1700. During that time, their population increased dramatically because of the abundance of buffalo. Though the tribe was large, they never formed a single tribal unit, but rather, were divided into some eight to twelve independent groups. Sharing the same language and culture, they sometimes fought, and other times at peace, cooperating one with the other, similar to the modern family today! Comanche in their native language is “Numinu”, meaning the People. And, Comanche Cabin is just that…for the People. We are proud to bring you this newly constructed home with a universal and accessible design to accommodate a wide variety of guests. This single floor house has been specially designed to accommodate people of all ages, genders, sizes and physical abilities. 36” wide doorways and hallways, generously sized bathrooms with roll in shower, staggered height kitchen countertops, front entrance and back patio low thresholds for wheelchair ease of access are some of the notable features that make Doves Rest Cabins – Comanche accessible to the PEOPLE. Comanche is a three-bedroom, two- full bath, in a very accessible, functional and cozy 1,440 sq. ft. design. The cabin features an electric fireplace, covered patio and BBQ grill. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to make you feel at home. Clean linens and towels are provided for your comfort along with extra blankets for cozy nights. Unwind and enjoy magical moments while the golden light mixed with clouds plays over the expanse of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. One of the best features of the lovely view from this cabin is the vistas one can see in an 180 degree angle. Only 16-miles from the city of Canyon, home to West Texas A & M University and just 30-miles south from Amarillo and historic Route 66. There is plenty of shopping, restaurants, museum’s and all local amenities to enjoy in the “city.” ʉra (Thank you)

Quick Facts:

  • $395 / Night
  • 3 Bedroom - (3 King Beds)
  • 2 Bath (2 Showers)
  • Sleeps 7

Maverick

This charming 1,200 sq. ft. 2-bedroom cabin with an additional luxury pull out queen sofa bed can sleep four (4) comfortably. Fireplace and dramatic canyon views situated on the Palo Duro Canyon North Rim make for a quiet getaway from city life. Situated on the storied and historic Marshall Ranch, moments from the entrance to America’s most beloved State Park - Palo Duro Canyon, Maverick Cabin is a destination on most traveler’s bucket list. One of the best features of the lovely view from this cabin is the proximity to the sheer edge of the canyon wall. Flint scrapers and arrowheads can still be found on this grouping of North Rim Cabins. The site where these cabins were constructed was used by Comanche’s as a “butchery,” and nearby Buffalo Draw was where the Indians drove buffalo over the cliff as a hunting technique. Blending the West Texas legendary ranching past with the relevance of Americas second largest canyon, this cabin is sure to engage the senses and captivate the imagination of our guests. Longhorn Cattle roam the adjacent pasture and the steep margins of the canyon view consist of bright, banded layers of orange, red, brown, yellow, and white rocks that represent four geologic periods. Modern but rustic, this cabin is immaculate and fully furnished.

Quick Facts:

  • $259 / Night
  • 2 Bedroom - 2 King Beds
  • 2 Bath (2 Full Bath)
  • Sleeps 7
  • EV Charger EV Charger

Lighthouse

Lighthouse takes its name for the centerpiece of the famous icon of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The expansive patio offers sweeping views of canyon colors of sunlit banded layers of orange, red, browns and yellows that every artist would thrill to be immersed in. Lighthouse Cabin was created not just to lodge, but to entertain, engage the eye, and occupy the mind in a stage set rooted in Palo Duro Canyon. Unwind and enjoy magical moments while the golden light mixed with clouds plays over the expanse of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. A place of exceptional security, privacy and refuge – Welcome to Doves Rest Lighthouse Cabin! Special Note: Lighthouse Cabin features a second-story bedroom accessed by a breezeway through the master bedroom. This 300 sq. ft. sanctuary is equipped with a sink, microwave, full bathroom, king bed and its own private balcony affording tremendous elevated views of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Children/parents and couples will surely be flipping a coin to see who gets to stay in it.

Quick Facts:

  • $395 / Night
  • 2 Bedroom - 2 King Beds
  • 2.5 Bath (Full Bath w/ Shower)
  • Sleeps 6

Four Gables

If you've ever wished you could live in a famous painting, here's your chance! Doves Rest Four Gables Cabin looks like it came straight from Grant Wood's American Gothic-- you know the picture with the couple (and their pitchfork) standing in front of their farmhouse. We're charmed by the idea to build such a quintessentially American cabin for your enjoyment. Rooms are large and open, especially the arrangement of the kitchen, eating, and living areas making the main floor feel much larger. Big porches front and rear make for great group gatherings. Surrounded by a white picket fence keeps the Texas Longhorn Cattle at bay as you enjoy being front and center on a working cattle ranch.

Quick Facts:

  • $425 / Night
  • 4 Bedroom - 4 King Beds
  • 3.5 Bath (3 Full and 1 Powder Bath)
  • Sleeps 8

Create Lifetime Memories

Gather Around

Inspiring landscapes and lavish accommodations create an atmosphere perfect for celebrating, connecting or simply unearthing a renewed sense of purpose. Whatever brings you to Doves Rest is also certain to bring your group closer together. Explore our unique approach to weddings, events and corporate meetings that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

20 Luxury Cabins
29,000 Acres of Canyon
2nd Largest Canyon in the U.S.
3,800 Feet Above Sea Level
6 Hours Drive from Dallas. Texas
Top 10 Darkest Skies in the U.S.

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Experience

Whether you believe the person makes the journey, or the journey makes the person, you can curate your own itinerary from an array of immersive activities at Palo Duro Canyon.

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