It was a well designed house. We enjoyed the balcony for star gazing, and the courtyard around the house wes lovely. The kitchen was well equipped. The sunrise in the morning was spectacular as it reflected off the walls of the upstair bedroom. My son especially enjoyed the hammock on the balcony. The shower was nice,and we had plenty of hot water for all three of us after our Big Bend adventure hike. The only hinderance we had was it took a little time to get the air conditioner on and cool the place down. We loved being near Big Bend and dining at the 12 Gage restaurant as well as strolling through the beautiful Gage Gardens. Alpine is also not far away for dinner.

Our whole family loved this home and property…even our dog! This was our first ever Vrbo rental and we WILL be coming back here again!!! The house was impeccably clean and equipped with everything we needed. It has great desert charm and the view from the balcony and hammock is fabulous. Our entire trip’s purpose was stargazing at Big Bend, but the dark sky view from the balcony and yard is exquisite in its own right. Big Bend was an easy drive and a scenic round trip to and from the rental. Our host was SUPER responsive… available immediately or within minutes when we had questions. Marathon is marvelously quirky; within a block there are mini-mansions, RV’s, and old trailers. This house is a beautiful little oasis, reminiscent of a beach house but with a desert vibe. We were inspired by the unique decor and took a ton of photos for inspiration for our own home. You, your kids, and your pets will not regret staying here!