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NOCONA LODGE at Palo Duro Canyon. Serenity/Views/Wildlife.

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a granite countertop, microwave, and coffee maker.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a TV.
Relax on the patio with a dining table, sofa, and lounge chair, surrounded by a stunning view.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, oven, and ample utensils.
Relax in this inviting living space with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and dining area.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Canyon, TX
  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Elkins Ranch
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Palo Duro Canyon
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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NOCONA LODGE at Palo Duro Canyon. Serenity/Views/Wildlife.

Relax in luxury and Texas scenic comfort with your family and friends at Nocona Lodge, on the Rim of Palo Duro Canyon. Named for the Comanche Chief Warrior, Peta Nocona (Quanah Parker’s father). Native American and Southwestern artwork integrated throughout the 2500 sq ft of open living space. Nocona is one of the largest Vacation Rentals in the Area, and at the doorsteps of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Living/dining/bar area will seat a large group, without the addition of any additional chairs. Great for family or friends' getaway. Very comfy leather Recliners and oversized chair/recliner to enjoy the game or woodburning fireplace.

Backyard entertaining with shaded seating/lounging for 6-10. Large Infrared Gas Grill for your Texas barbecues. Relax knowing your children and pets are secure in the open fenced back yard, with incredible views of the nation's second largest Canyon. Enjoy the visiting deer, aoudad (barbary sheep), coyotes; and numerous birds who frequent the unique/custom birdfeeder. House strategically positioned to enjoy afternoons and evenings on the shaded backyard patio. View fantastic Canyon color changes during sunset al fresco dining.

PICKLEBALL COURT
Because Pickleball is so easy to learn and play--it is now fastest growing and most popular sport in the US. Great family activity which requires little skill or athleticism.
SANDBOX
And for the toddlers--there is a VERY Large sand pit inside the gated back yard.
Rackets, pickleballs, basketball and sand-play toys provided.

Cozy front porch papasan swing enourages cuddling during morning coffee or evening cocktails. Share the quiet serenity of sunrise/sunset with the docile herd of Texas Longhorn Cattle grazing next door.

3 Bedrooms sleep 8 IN BEDS--none of this crashing on a couch or mattress on the floor!
For sleeping under the stars, there is double chaise lounge on back patio.

Oversized Master bedroom with handcrafted copper/wood King bed and luxurious custom bedding. Master Bath with large soaking bathtub, shower, and double sinks.

Second bedroom with beautiful hand-carved Southwest Queen bed. Ample storage, rocking chair, and Canyon view.

Bunkbed room next door has 2 double beds with stable built-in steps (no ladder), so can be accessed by anyone from toddlers to "mature" guests. Brightly decorated with corner desk, TV/DVD, and child-proof ceiling fan. Comfortable beds for young or old, who will also enjoy waking up to the Canyon view. All bedrooms have Smart TV's and Direct TV cable service. Wi-Fi throughout.

Kitchen has every amenity for any gourmet cook or "trail boss". Induction Range, large microwave, crockpot, griddle, 3 coffeemakers (Keurig, 10 cup drip, French press), Soda Stream machine, high end cutlery, numerous spices, all cooking staples, toaster oven, non-breakable dinnerware for younger guests, teapot, etc. Functional bar area, with every cocktail glass preferred by those aspiring mixologists (wine/martini/highball/margarita/moscow mule).

Parking for 2 vehicles in the oversized garage--especially appreciated during hot Texas summers, Winter snowstorms, and during those occasional sensational Texas Panhandle thunderstorms.

Nocona Lodge, pays homage to Chief Quanah Parker Nocona, the last of the Quahada Comanche warriors who dominated the High Plains in the 1800's. Battle of Palo Duro Canyon was @ 20-miles east in September 1874. This battle brought an official end to the U.S./Indian wars, and the eventual peace that finally allowed settlers to occupy this last remaining freedom-outpost of “uncivilized” land in North America.

Price listed is for 6 Guests of ANY AGE.
For 7-8 guests, add on $50/night, per guest. MAXIMUM 8 Guests (Adults/Children).
**Since majority of our guests have only 2-4 in their group, have kept our rates considerably lower ($100-$300/night less) than other 3-bedroom properties in the area. So groups of 8 will pay the competitive rate for Palo Duro Canyon Rim properties.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the helpful staff at this lodge. During your stay, you'll be close to Elkins Ranch. Laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Palo Duro Canyon State Park and 7 minutes from Elkins Ranch
As a guest of this lodge, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Canyon lodge is smoke free.

Property manager

Beverly and Philip Abshere

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere on the property.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs/cats with pet fee. Others considered.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: "Child" or "kid" is anyone < 12.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: If discussed/agreed in advance.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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NOCONA LODGE at Palo Duro Canyon. Serenity/Views/Wildlife.

NOCONA LODGE at Palo Duro Canyon. Serenity/Views/Wildlife. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

T H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

The property, location and host were all amazing. The accommodations matched our expectations and Beverly went above and beyond with communication, cleanliness and hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family at Palo Duro

This home was exceptional in every way! The setting overlooking Palo Duro Canyon, with Aoudad Sheep, a fox, 8 new bird species for my Life List and Roadrunners visiting, was magical! The house is beautifully decorated, and our hosts greeted us with delicious margaritas and guacamole! We all agreed it was fabulous’
Beautiful presentation of margaritas to greet us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beverly and Phil have a beautiful home. The view was great. We loved the amazing sunrises and sunsets. She gave us some great recommendations of places to eat and shop and we used all of them that we had time for. Thank you for a wonderful trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sundy F., Caldwell, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect House

We love this house and the location so much we have stayed in it twice. The first time was with our immediate family, the second time was with our friends and their family. Beverly and Phil are excellent hosts and even greet you upon arrival with the best homemade margs, cheese dip and guacamole! Their house is beautiful and offers excellent amenities for entertaining outdoors, cooking inside, all while having a beautiful view of the canyon. Oh, and there is a pickle ball court and beautiful wildlife. Plus, the location is excellent and convenient to both Canyon, Amarillo, and of course Palo Dura Canyon. I highly recommend this rental.....you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and features

This place has everything you need - even if you have kids or pets. The location is great - very quiet (except for the amazing wildlife!) and close to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Furniture is comfortable and everything in the house is labeled for convenience. The garage is a nice bonus, because you don't have to leave your car in the heat. Our pups really enjoyed the fenced back yard (note: coyotes are very bold - make sure to keep an eye on smaller pets) This is the best vacation rental we have had yet!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything and more!

This has to be one of our favorite VRBO stays ever! We were met with guacamole and queso, wine and even an offer of margaritas! The owner was so helpful - she answered all our questions and gave great recommendations! The house had everything you could need and more - everything was labeled from light switches to drawer contents - so helpful! The views were absolutely incredible - I couldn’t stop taking pictures! Loved the sheep, birds, bunny and longhorns - and the peace and quiet! I already want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zofia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorable trip

We were greeted at the house by Beverly who had margaritas and guacamole and chips at the ready! She was awesome at telling us everything we needed to know and then some. The house was incredibly comfortable and stocked with everything we could possibly need. We were less than 5 minutes from the park entry and enjoyed it tremendously. So beautiful! And I need to mention the views from the back porch were also stunning! We hit a bump in our trip when hurricane force winds and a severe dust storm knocked out power to the area and water to the house. Beverly was on top of things and stayed in communication with us. We sadly had to cut our trip short because of the storm that hit the panhandle, but we would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip to Palo Duro

We had a great time in Canyon. This home is in a quiet neighborhood with lots of wildlife and canyon views. Everything we needed for family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting and home

The home was pristine and beautifully decorated for the holidays! The owner met us with margaritas at check-in and provided us with many delicious treats which we enjoyed throughout our stay. The home was minutes from Palo Duro Canyon which hosted a full schedule of children's programs the week before Christmas. Feeding the sheep and the many birds at Nocona Lodge was a highlight for the kids as well as riding bikes and playtime in the sand box. Beverly's hospitality was over the top. She gave us many great ideas for our time here and provided us a lovely, welcoming and cozy environment to explore the Canyon's offerings! We had a fabulous time! Happy Holidays Beverly! Thank you Beverly!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Palo Duro

Just what we wanted for a family Thanksgiving gathering:
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Very beautiful western home. Beautiful decorations, views and has everything you could possibly need, including views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

My friends and I have stayed here two years in a row. It's a great place to relax, hike, and enjoy beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

D C., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Beautiful home, scenery and wildlife. Three generations gathered here and enjoyed the stay. The host thought of everything plus a little more!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House at Great Spot

The trip was a success. It was just me and my three boys. Everyone had a bed and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Time Ever

Beverly was the best met us at the house and had guacamole and margaritas for us. The view was spectacular and property was gorgeous. The house was clean and spacious and had everything we may possibly need. The highlight was feeding the sheep by hand. Highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The property is stunning! Attention to detail is off the charts! The backyard opens up to the canyon providing incredible views. The home itself is very well appointed and is stocked with all the essentials. The location is ideal, only minutes from Palo Duro Canyon State Park and 25 minutes from Amarillo. The host is friendly, knowledgeable and truly cares about helping you make the most out of your stay. Couldn't ask for more! We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

Beverly warmly greeted us with guacamole and margaritas! Her home is lovely with every amenity and tastefully decorated. The aoudads come right up on her driveway and let us hand feed them - such a neat experience. Palo Duro Canyon State Park is minutes away with easy trail access. We did a lot of cooking at home and had a few meals at Sad Monkey. A great home and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lila V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Daughter from South Carolina and daughters from AZ visit

Great time. Enjoyed our time together. Introduced granddaughters boyfriend to Texas Lots of fun. Squeezed a lot of activity into three days. House was fully equipped with everything we needed to have a wonderful experience. It was a little difficult for me to coordinate with family and host to check-in. We were uncertain of the plans everyone had and felt some pressure to be at house at certain time to check-in. We did not have a written list of things that needed to be done to check out until the night before. It would have helped to have this information when we checked in so we could have been sure that we put things back exactly the way the hosts wanted them. Overall, it was terrific and we will try to do this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Canyon Retreat!

The Nocona Lodge is as good as advertised and then some! So many thoughtful details and a truly relaxing environment. Host Beverly gives everything a personal touch greeting guests with margaritas, homemade cookies, guacamole, queso, snacks, and a full tour! Can't wait to return, next time for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Dallas, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nocona lodge is awesome!

We had a fantastic spring break staying at Nocona lodge. Beverly is a really thoughtful host and so sweet! She really takes pride in making sure you have a comfortable and cozy stay. The house is well stocked, really nice kitchen and appliances, everything you need! All the fun Texas and historical coffee table literature was interesting to read. The wild life out back was the highlight of the trip for our 3 boys! They got to feed deer, Aoudad’s and saw a coyote too! Kid’s enjoyed playing pickleball. The view of the canyon was beautiful. Really short drive to the State Park and Sad Monkey Mercantile is right at the entrance to the neighborhood has great pizza. Highly recommended booking Nocona Lodge!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

a wonderful vacation

my family really enjoyed this vocation and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris H.

Holiday Stay

Property is in a wonderful area
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better Than Advertised

Great property and hosts! Truly outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023