Hotel a Marathon

3 minutes from the heart of Marathon, Texas, there's a retreat that's unforgettable. From sunrise to sunset, the landscape is alive with wildlife and a peaceful quiet that will calm your mind and sooth your soul. Walk out onto the covered patio to observe birds, butterflies, geckos, turtles and frogs in your own private preserve. Unwind to a view that goes on forever.Big Bend National Park is only 60 miles away. Alpine and Arga offer shopping just a few miles to the west. Hiking, biking, shopping, restaurants and friendly folks make your stay at Casa La Vista your west Texas getaway for keeps.Arrive at Casa La Vista and be impressed by a rustic exterior. Inside all the comforts of home await you!.Keywords: Sweet 2 bedroom casita, with one full bath, full and stocked kitchen, fireplace. Pond outside fantastic bird and wildlife watching. A peaceful quiet that will calm your mind and sooth your soul.About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About customRules:Please keep all three heavy rocks propping the back door open when it is not closed and latched. A sudden wind gust can tear the door off its hinges..Please dispose of fireplace & chimenea ashes in the lidded metal trash bucket near the woodpile.,Please close windows when you will be away from the house. Sudden wind gusts can damage them..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Smoke outside; place butts in sand bucket..About events:No events allowed.

This property borders the beautiful Gage Gardens. The master bedroom is downstairs with a private bathroom, whirlpool tub and a large walk in closet. This property has a beautiful living area open to a full kitchen, fully stocked, with granite countertops, and a full laundry room with a washer and dryer. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom, and a sitting area. Outside the back door you will find an outside sitting area with a propane grill. The front door opens up to a beautiful pool and hot tub, shared with the main house(The Grand Oasis). This property is within walking distance to the main strip where you will find plenty of small shops, the V-6 coffee shop, The Brick Vault(our town’s barbecue and brewery), art shops and The Historic Gage Hotel and Restaurant. Big Bend National Park is less than an hour away. The unique town and National Park offers activities for the whole family.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Another experimental structure on our property made out of recycling material . This private structure is suitable for a couple or single person.Comfortable queen size bed in the bedroom,single futon sofa in the living room , private bathroom.The house is filled with trinkets we collected travelling around the world. Coffee pot ,mini fridge,clean sheets and towels provided .Previous porch was transformed into spacious shower .You will experience dust, we are in the desert , far from a Hilton.Very different , not for businessmen , all out here is outdoor. Come on out and experience something different, leave your worries at home and open your mind to the darkest sky in Far West Texas.Parking available on the property,free WiFi.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.The living room has a lot of tchachka's ..About customRules:Single Futon sofa in the living room,. please let us know prior to your arrival if it needs to be made up too..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.Only outside.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

One of the experimental buildings on our property, this structure was designed and built partially by the same artisan who did a good bit of the foundation work on Eve's Garden, one of the best examples of 'papercrete' building world wide and located in north Marathon. This building, named 'Na Bolom' or 'Jaguar House' in Mayan was constructed in the manner of the ubiquitous conical structures in Southern Italy, all through desert communities in the Middle East, Africa and is comfortable for two persons.Come try this amazing edifice in the wilds of the far west Texas, trans-Pecos region just north of Big Bend National Park. There is a deck on the west side and access is encouraged to the other experimental building projects on La Loma Del Chivo. Free dust and wind are constants , as is the overwhelming brilliance of the great via lactea (milky way). Hot water provided( please quick showers , you are in the desert).About pets:No pets allowed.No pets in this building.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.Smoking allowed outside.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties.Maximum event attendees: 6.

Another structure on our experimental property ,part of pop-up trailer made into a small kitchenette surrounded with local rocks and recycled material , there is only 1 sink in the kitchen.Comfy with basic amenities. Step outside, climb to a "Space deck" to watch the stars. About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Only 1 small to medium size dog allowed ..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 3-17.About customRules:Only 1 appliance at the time. If you use more than one, you might pop the breaker..You can not leave your pet inside unattended while you are hiking in Big bend..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.Smoking allowed outside.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 6.

Take a step back in time to the Old West. It doesn't get much more atmospheric than this, folks. A real piece of West Texas history, La Casa Vieja is a gorgeously restored home in Marathon, Texas that was originally an old farmhouse built in 1917. Now, more than 100 years later, it is a beautiful little hacienda, complete with a casita at the rear of the property that can accommodate additional guests. Located at the foot of Big Bend National Park and just a few blocks from the world-famous Gage Hotel, this property is a stunner. With custom woodwork throughout, this delicately-appointed 950-square-foot home sits on a corner lot and offers a beautiful enclosed private patio/courtyard for privacy. Surrounded by pretty, native desert vegetation, the custom features of this home are far too numerous to mention. Here are a list of just some of them:~ 10 ft. ceilings ~ Open floor plan ~ Latilla ceiling in living room featuring wood beams with corbels ~ Pressed tin tile ceiling in kitchen ~ Saltillo tile and original refinished hardwood flooring ~ Mesquite custom–built kitchen bar top ~ Kraftmaid hickory cabinets in kitchen~ Pendant lighting ~ Tiled backsplash ~ Textured walls ~ Kiva fireplace in living room~ Alhambra-tiled shower and Talavera-tiled sink in bathroom ~ Original, restored antique old Mexico wood church doors (1920) at front entry ~ Spacious closet ~ Private and tranquil courtyard w/additional, outdoor kiva fireplace ~ Shaded front porch~ Flat-screen satellite TV ~ Wifi enabledThe home features evaporative cooling and heating units. A new metal fence adds privacy to this exquisite property. Other details worth mentioning include: Completely new electrical and plumbing, insulation in the flooring, walls and ceilings, gas stove and water heater, and a metal roof w/ original tin on sides.Whether you're here for a wedding or event, are on an artist's retreat, are off to explore the surrounding area, or are simply here to enjoy the peaceful, gorgeous surroundings, La Casa Vieja is your home away from home in Marathon. For more information about this stunning region and its attractions, visit the visitbigbend website. (And check out our Facebook page! You can find us at @lacasaviejamarathon on the Facebook site.)About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

A unique modern custom built home. Contemporary architecture in the desert. This open air house is a visual treat, both the interior and the landscape, full of delightful surprises and subtle details. Complete with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, Casa Wilma can comfortably accomodate up to 6 people. The modern kitchen has all the comforts you will need to prepare any meal, gourmet or otherwise. Expect a one of a kind stay. Be amazed and enjoy the unobstructed views of the Glass Mountains and Iron Mountain. Relax on the patio with a glass of wine or Topochico and enjoy the wildlife, birds, deer, foz and javelina~just to name a few. In a short 3 minute drive, you will be in downtown Marathon where you will find shopping at Evans Gallery and the V-6, as well as Daniel Kleppers Gallery. Stop by the famous White Buffalo bar for a famous Margarita.Just a 45 minute drive to the entrance of Big Bend National Park, where you will find incredible hiking, river rafting, bike riding as well as the opportunity to cross over the Rio Grande River to Boquillas Mexico. Remeber to bring your passport!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.