Holiday houses in Pecos County

Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape

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 bathrooms, Casa Wilma can comfortably accommodate 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 gorgeous unobstructed views of the Glass Mountains and Iron Mountain. Relax on the patio with a glass of wine and observe the wildlife,birds, deer, fox, javelina ~ just to name a few. In a short 3 minute drive you will be in downtown Marathon where you will find shopping at Front Street Books, Evans Gallery and Pitaya Verde. Stop by the famous White Buffalo Bar for an award winning 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 an opportunity to cross over into Mexico and Boquillas.

Casa de Luna - Desert Sanctuary

Escape to a calm sanctuary under the desert moon and a sky full of stars. Enjoy the sunset and picturesque views from every room of this classy, comfortable home. Watch deer and other wildlife graze just steps away while drinking your morning coffee or evening cocktails from the detached lanai. Your troubles will melt away in the magnificent landscape and pure air. If you wish to explore, Casa de Luna is ideally located for day-trips to Alpine, Marfa, McDonald Observatory, and the Chisos Mtns.

Sweet Adobe Home

This sweet adobe home from the 1950s is nestled in a garden of fruit trees and succulents. A private patio has a ramada (covered patio) and is perfect for outdoor dining, BBQ and stargazing. The home was lovingly renovated and maintained by my parents for 25 years. Beautiful tiled floors, furniture and outdoor touches reflect their love of Mexico. Marathon is an eclectic, rural town in the heart of the Marathon Basin and a great place to explore the region, be it Big Bend, Ft. Davis or Marfa.

Sunset Ranch, acre lot facing open high desert

Sunset Ranch is an acre lot at the far southeast corner of Marathon, TX that backs up to the ranch land facing south that provides unobstructed views of sunrises and sunsets from the 700 sf covered porch. Marathon is a quaint west Texas town with a public park, gardens, restaurants and shopping. It also has a level 1 night sky rating for star gazing. Located 40 minutes from Big Bend National Park entrance, this is a launch point to explore the national park and other parks and communities.

Explorer's Hideout - Handcrafted Cabin for 4ppl

Explorer's Hideout is tucked away among the junipers & cactus at 5200ft elevation. Located at Cottonwood Creek Cabins, just 10 mins south of Alpine, TX, enjoy fresh mountain air & clear dark skies at night. Great for couples, friends & small families. Whether you are looking to relax from the fast pace of the city or if you want a central hub for all that Big Bend has to offer, this is ideal place to be. You are not just getting a comfy home but access to 2+ miles of private nature paths.

Third Street & Avenue B, Marathon

Our magical guesthouse is the perfect home base for your West Texas adventure or weekend retreat. From its location on the western edge of Marathon, mountain views create the perfect backdrop for spectacular nightly sunsets. Practice yoga or savor a glass of wine on the expansive deck, star gaze beside the backyard fire pit or enjoy a long soak in the antique clawfoot tub. Just 2 blocks from the historic Gage Hotel and walking distance to shops, restaurants & galleries. Come be our guest!

Stone Cottage @ La Loma del Chivo (The Goat Hill)

This structure is part of an overall experimental building project we have had going for 15 years. There are other structures on the property made from recycled materials including 'papercrete.' Free dust: it is the desert. You should not expect the Ritz Carlton, but if you have some flexibility and half a 'hippie bone' left in your body, this might be the place for you to expand. Come see us, share some travel stories and relax under and amazing milky way. No TV's in the room.

Blue-Green Sears Kit House

Our lovely, blue-green house was built from a Sears kit in the 1920s. It has been extensively remodeled in the last few years and is a wonderful, comfortable place to stay during your visit to the Big Bend area. My wife and I actually stayed in this house years ago, on one of our first trips to Big Bend, and fell in love with it. We had the opportunity to come out to the region for work and knew we wanted to make this house our home.

The Cave

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Newly remodeled apartment within walking distance from The Centennial bar, Bella Terrazas, B's Diner, The People's Church, Joe's Place, Grey Mule Saloon, The Classic Man Cigar Bar, Heritage Funeral Home, and Annie Riggs Museum. Rooney Park is also within walking distance which has a small dog park.

Small stand alone unit with vistas of the desert.

This small studio size unit is just a stones through down the road from 385 going in Big Bend Park. You will be able to access all of the neat places that are of interest in this area as we are right on Hwy 90. The unit is just been remodeled with all new and I'm sure you will find this small space to be comfortable.

Dawg House

The Dawg House is a sleeping space for two. Mini fridge, Microwave and coffee pot in the “kitchen “ . Full shower in bathroom. Very comfortable bed amid original and unique furnishings make the Dawg very special. Now covered in grape vines it is the oldest Airbnb in Sanderson…and the best!

Stardust Corral - 1920s Adobe Home in Marathon TX

Welcome home to the Stardust Corral. This wonderfully updated home is located in Marathon, Texas - the gateway to Big Bend National Park. The 1920's adobe home has been lovingly restored as a West Texas retreat with modern amenities. 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathrooms / Horse Corral.