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Booking and payment
Is Honey Hollow open for booking?
Not yet. Honey Hollow is opening soon. Join our list to hear first when booking opens.
What does it cost?
$170 per night Sunday through Thursday and $200 per night Friday and Saturday, plus a $75 cleaning fee per stay. There is a 1-night minimum on weeknights and a 2-night minimum on weekends.
Are there stay packages?
Yes. Packages bundle existing prices: the Bee Weekend for Two (Friday and Saturday nights plus the Beekeeping Experience for 2, $675 before taxes) and the Family Bee Weekend (Friday and Saturday nights plus the Beekeeping Experience for 4, $875 before taxes). See the rates page for details.
Is the Beekeeping Experience included in the nightly rate?
No. It is an optional add-on at $100 per person. Add it when you book.
Arrival and departure
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Ten Box Stays?
On a working honey farm in the Town of Cross Timber, near Burleson, in Johnson County, Texas. The exact address is shared with confirmed guests.
Is there anything waiting at check-in?
Yes. Every guest is offered a complimentary honey tasting at check-in.
The tiny home
What is Honey Hollow?
A 399 sq ft bee-themed tiny home with a glass observation hive inside.
How many guests can stay?
Up to 4 guests, including children. There is one queen bed in the bedroom and a kids' loft with two single beds.
What is the bathroom like?
Honey Hollow has one full bathroom with a shower. Towels are provided.
What amenities are included?
A kitchen, coffee maker, Wi-Fi, heat and air conditioning, linens, towels, a porch, a grill, a fire pit, and an outdoor TV on the covered porch.
Is Honey Hollow kid friendly?
Yes. It sleeps up to 4, and the loft with two single beds is best suited for kids. Children 5 and older can join the Beekeeping Experience.
Bees and safety
Are there bees around the property?
Yes. Ten Box Bees is an active working honey farm, so honeybees fly around the property. If you have a bee sting allergy, please contact us before booking.
What is the observation hive?
A glass observation hive inside the home, so you can watch the bees at work.
What happens in the Beekeeping Experience?
A hands-on, 45-minute session. You put on a bee suit (provided), light a smoker, inspect a hive, and learn about the bees. It is $100 per person, for ages 5 and up.
The farm
What is there to do on the farm?
Watch the observation hive, join the Beekeeping Experience, enjoy the honey tasting, walk the nature trails, go birdwatching, and relax by the fire pit when there is no burn ban. See the On the Farm page.
Is there a fishing pond?
Not yet. A fishing pond is planned for the future.
Can I buy honey or merchandise?
Yes. The Farm Shop sells hats, shirts, stickers, and Ten Box Bees honey. Shop online, or scan the QR codes at the cabin.
Who runs the farm?
William Simmons, a beekeeper since 2017, runs Ten Box Bees.
Weather and seasons
Does the weather affect the Beekeeping Experience?
Yes. Sessions run only when the weather is above 50 degrees F.
When are the bees most active?
Bees are most active in warm weather. Hive activity slows in cold weather.
Can we use the fire pit?
Yes, only when there is no active burn ban.
Policies
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed.
Can I smoke or vape?
No. Smoking, vaping, and drugs are not allowed anywhere on the property.
Are there quiet hours?
Yes. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in. No refund for cancellations made less than 7 days before check-in.
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