Hotels with trailer parking are hard to find, and a motel lot won't take your skid steer. Out here, the trailers fit, the washer runs every night, and you can actually sleep.
At a glance
- Equipment
- Trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment welcome with prior approval; leave them here while you work
- Stays
- Up to 28 nights per booking, then book again
- Sleeps
- Up to 7; best for a crew of 2 to 4
- Job sites
- Midlothian, Red Oak, and Ennis about 20 minutes; downtown Dallas about 35
- Per diem (FY2027)
- GSA standard rate: $113 lodging, $68 meals and incidentals
Trailers, trucks, and equipment
We have plenty of room for trailers. Flatbeds, enclosed trailers, dump trailers, equipment trailers, work trucks, and the machines that ride on them are all welcome, with prior approval.
- Send us the dimensions: the length and width of each truck, trailer, and piece of equipment. Height doesn't matter.
- We measure the space and confirm everything fits before you book. No trip out here required.
- Park it and leave it. Head to the job in one truck and leave the trailers and equipment parked at the house while you work.
Looking for equipment storage, trailer storage, or work truck parking without a stay? Send us the dimensions and how long you need, and we'll tell you what we can do.
Drive times to job sites
Ellis County is building fast. Google started construction on another data center building at its Midlothian campus in January 2026, and Midlothian is home to cement plants and a steel mill.
| From the house to | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waxahachie | 3.7 mi | About 8 min |
| Texas Motorplex, Ennis | 10.3 mi | About 15 min |
| Downtown Midlothian | 14.5 mi | About 20 min |
| Downtown Ennis | 15.5 mi | About 20 min |
| Red Oak | 13.2 mi | About 20 min |
| Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill, 300 Ward Rd. | 18.4 mi | About 25 min |
| Google's Midlothian data center campus, Railport Pkwy. | 20.3 mi | About 30 min |
| Lancaster and DeSoto | 17.5 to 19.2 mi | About 25 to 30 min |
| Mansfield | 26.7 mi | About 35 min |
| Downtown Dallas | 31 mi | About 35 min |
| Arlington | 39 mi | About 50 min |
Without traffic. I-35E into Dallas can add a lot at rush hour.
Built for work weeks
Wash the work clothes
A full-size washer and dryer in the house. Muddy jeans and hi-vis shirts, clean by morning.
Pack your own lunch
A full kitchen with stainless appliances, so you're not spending your per diem on gas-station food.
Actually rest
It's extremely quiet out here: no thin motel walls, no ice machine, no lot full of idling rigs. The queen on the main floor has a premium mattress.
Come in any hour
Self check-in with a lockbox. Roll in after a 14-hour day without stopping at a front desk.
Dinner at the door
UberEats and DoorDash deliver to the house for the nights nobody wants to cook.
Bring the shop dog
Pets are welcome with prior approval and a small pet fee.
Early mornings and late nights
- Coffee and gas, 24 hours: QuikTrip, 1342 Brown St. (about 7 minutes).
- Breakfast before dawn: Waffle House on US-287, open 24 hours (about 7 minutes). Dutch Bros on N. Hwy 77 and Donut Time, Snowflake Donuts, and Donut Palace all open at 5 a.m.
- Big highway stop: Buc-ee's in Ennis, open 24 hours (about 17 minutes).
- Groceries: H-E-B, 800 US-77 (about 8 minutes), 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Gyms open 24 hours: G.O. Fit (about 10 minutes) and FXB Fitness (about 15 minutes).
How booking works
- Send your dates and your equipment list through our booking form (choose "Work crew or contractor"), or message us on VRBO or Airbnb.
- We confirm the space fits your trucks and trailers.
- Stay up to 28 nights per booking. Job running long? Book the next stretch, as long as the dates are open.
House rules: up to 7 overnight guests, no parties or outside visitors, and quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Leaving at 5 a.m. is fine; just keep it quiet.
The honest take
- It's a tiny home, about 400 square feet. Great for a small crew; tight for a full one.
- It's in the country, on farm roads. Drive careful at dawn and dusk.
- We live on the property, so someone's close if anything breaks.
- A freight train runs on the far line now and then.
Questions we get
Do you have room for trailers and heavy equipment?
Yes, we have plenty of room. Send us the length and width of each truck, trailer, or piece of equipment, and we'll measure the space and confirm it fits before you book. Height doesn't matter.
Can we leave our trucks and equipment at the house while we're at work?
Yes. Crews can leave trailers, trucks, and equipment parked at the house while they're on the job.
Can I store equipment here without staying?
Ask us. Send the dimensions and how long you need, and we'll tell you what we can do.
How long can a crew stay?
Up to 28 nights per booking. If the job runs longer, book again for the next stretch, as long as the dates are open.
How many workers can stay?
Up to 7 overnight: a queen bed on the main floor, two queen air mattresses in the loft, and a sofa that sleeps one. A crew of 2 to 4 has the most room.
How far is it from the Midlothian data center and the steel mill?
Google's data center campus on Railport Parkway in Midlothian is about 30 minutes away, and the Gerdau steel mill in Midlothian about 25, without traffic.
What's the per diem rate for Waxahachie?
For federal fiscal year 2027 (October 2026 to September 2027), Waxahachie uses the GSA standard rate: $113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals. Many companies use GSA rates as a guide.
Is there a washer and dryer for work clothes?
Yes, a full-size washer and dryer are right in the house.
Can we leave before sunrise?
Yes. Coming and going at any hour is fine. Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., so keep it low on early starts.
Where can we get coffee and breakfast before 6 a.m.?
QuikTrip on Brown Street and Waffle House on US-287 are open 24 hours, and Dutch Bros and the local donut shops open at 5 a.m.