Welcome to our Home! Relax! hike, explore, star-gaze, canoe day-trips

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Fort Davis, TX

Rattlers & Reptiles
4 min drive
Overland Trail Museum
4 min drive
Fort Davis National Historic Site
4 min drive
Marfa, TX (MRF)
21 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 cottage

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to our home in Fort Davis, a quaint high-desert West Texas town nestled in the Davis Mountains. Our home is spacious, open, and airy with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, with plenty of room to spare- easily accommodating up to 8 people. Make memories in the fully-stocked kitchen (a complementary bootle of wine cooling for you when you arrive!), or feel free to hike down to the nearby country store, Stone Village, for an amazing sandwich, homemake soup, or salad! Enjoy some of the most scenic drives in the Southwest, star-gaze at the famous McDonald Observatory, explore the mysterious Marfa lights, or meander through the Chihuahuan Desert. Come relax, take your shoes off, stay awhile! ...the front porch to the Big Bend!

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Rattlers & Reptiles. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Rattlers & Reptiles and a few minutes from Overland Trail Museum

Property manager

Terri Johnk

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a hospital

Things to do

Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Welcome to our Home! Relax! hike, explore, star-gaze, canoe day-trips Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

paul

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice and quiet and convienant to what we were doing. Backyard looked rough.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dexter Craig C.

1 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dark sky star viewing

The house could be great, but needs maintenance work (no hot water the last 24 hours of our stay) and lacks a few basic amenities like microwave and TV.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sulayne W.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

4 bedrooms so room for us to spread out. Well stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG S.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

We have been booking this property twice a year for the last five years. It has always been excellent. We were very disappointed to see it has been taken off the website. I pray the new owners will continue to list the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious!

Needed a 4 bedroom to accommodate my all-male family outing and this now then met our needs. Nicely appointed and the master bedroom was quite special! Loved it and will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG S.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property for a fun stay

This was our fifth stay in this property and I’m about to book it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Victor B.

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Neighborhood

1. All but about two chairs in the house needs to be replaced. 2. Food left in the refrigerator. and cabinets. 3. Had to leave the trash exposed; both trash cans in the back yard were full. 4. Asked about a BBQ Grill; was told there is none, but there is a new one in the back yard. 5. Asked about a burn pit and was told there was none due to all the burn bans. There was a burn ban, but there was also a burn pit in the back yard. 6. No indication that there were dishes, pots, pans, etc, except for the picture on the web page, but there were lots of them (so we brought ours in vain). 7. Closet in the Master Bedroom was locked (and we needed it). 8. Light in the Master did not work. 9. Host phone number was not provided. 10. Step bannisters in front, full of splinters. 11. Probably nothing can be done, but the floors in the Master Bedroom and bathroom squeak and squawk to high heaven. 12. Back yard was unusable due to weeds and un-mowed grass.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and cozy

Close to Balmorrhea and Davis Mountain Hikingf... quiet...nice

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Trisha T.

1 Jan 2023

Fun but Different

As the previous reviews show, this property won't suit everyone. We expected to have 9 at the house, but in the midst of the airline meltdown of 2022, my son and his family sadly did not make it. It probably would have been crowded, especially since the advertised futon was actually not present (along with the welcoming bottle of wine and the coffee). But the house was comfortable enough for the 5 of us and for the other family members who visited the first evening we were there. The random opened and partially used food in the frig and elsewhere was disconcerting, though having a few spices was helpful. What was very amusing was that everywhere we looked there was something broken: yard lamps in front, weather stripping hanging under the door, a lamp missing a leg, a ceiling light that didn't turn on, broken cup handle, gas range that worked but didn't have a low setting, coffee maker with broken lid hinges, two closets with lots of broken chairs and at least one more broken lamp. But there were plenty of dishes, silverware, glasses, mugs, and Terri was always responsive and helpful, so it was a good stay on the whole.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

21 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great find in Fort Davis

We were very happy to find this property, as we had a larger group and there are not many options in Fort Davis. Beautiful house on edge of town and perfect for some star gazing as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEREK R., goliad TX

22 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

All around great vacation stay

Had a great stay with family and friends, the house was a great spot for our group, hope to come back in the spring time and will be booking here again if we get the chance

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Robin S.

12 Oct 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Your photos of your home certainly did not match what we saw. When we contacted you, you said that you would take care of the torn sheets, but nothing changed. Threadbare and torn sheets, questionable blanket/comforters, mattresses were extremely uncomfortable in the master, which is where my guests stayed. How embarrassing for me to see their discomfort. The other beds were just as uncomfortable. I used my own pillow and comforter because I didn’t even want to look at what was under that comforter in the back bedroom. Despite hard water, your secondary bathroom was filthy. Both toilets were dirty, blue stuff doesn’t clean toilets. The shower had hair surrounding the drain and on the floor of the shower. Refrigerator with condiments was deplorable. The only positive was the stunning sun rise that we saw.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Central Texas

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Gathering Spot

This property served as a wonderful weekend place for my group to gather.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

3 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fort Davis retreat

We were in the area to photograph the Milky Way and house was perfect for hitting all the various sites. It was very clean and comfortable and gave us easy access to all the area towns. We'll definitely be booking again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig S., Odessa, TX USA

18 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

This property Did Not Disappoint

Terri, the property owner was helpful. The house was exactly as described. The cabinets were filled with treasures. Have already booked the home again for October 2022.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

28 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Fort Davis!

We had a great stay with our family in Fort Davis! The house is a great location and easy to get to and from hikes, swimming, and anywhere for a quick drive. We enjoyed hanging out on the porch watching the sunset and unwinding.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany A., Fort Worth, TX

26 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous West Texas Getaway

We loved our stay here! Very clean, decorated nicely with modern touches and well stocked. We never had any issues whatsoever- very easy in & out. Great location for all the favorite spots in and around Fort Davis! Our only complaint is that one of the beds had very little support so that the middle sunk in a bit. A small thing though - we would definitely recommend this property to family & friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

priscilla b.

18 Jan 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Less than satisfactory

Things were not as advertised. many things were broken: blinds missing remote for fan and light missing cabinet door front banister was not secure right side bathroom sink in master bathroom was not attached to counter top and the water faucet did not work. small holes in the front door where we could see light and feel air come through. Shower curtain rod was not attached and hit me in the head. we paid for cleaning and had to clean when we arrived and clean when we left. House was filthy: sinks toilets showers floors spoke to a neighbor who said the house was not supposed to be leased out by property laws in Fort Davis. The caregiver showed up with the police because someone told them we had a break in. We paid insurance for breakage and when we arrived things were already broken. Spoke with property manager and asked for things to be rectified. All she told me was sorry you were unhappy. Thank you for the reminder about the banister. I have photos and the conversation with property owner to verify. We were told in description that a bottle of wine will be chilled waiting for you. we got there and there were 2 bottles of half drunk wine. When we mentioned to property owner she said that was never said. I then forwarded her the photo of the description where it clearly stated about the wine. She never even responded to that! If this is what VRBO is, we will not be using you for rentals. Thank you, Priscilla Barclay

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny N.

13 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Very clean, convenient and served our party of 7 guests quite well

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

TY O.

7 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, well kept home in Fort Davis

Stayed in March 2020. The home is on the edge of town and very close to the Porters grocery store. The home was spacious and had a well equipped kitchen. We would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

laurie r., Austin, TX

13 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Ft. Davis

This was a great place for our family getaway! We were across the road from the Ft. Davis Historical site. The hosts were very responsive to any text questions. The house has WiFi. The kitchen was well-equipped. Very cute house!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

28 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away home.

We really enjoyed getting away from TV and city lights. The kitchen was very nice and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay, cooking, playing games and the local beauty. There was one small issue of sitting area comfort. The seating was not comfortable and limited. We spent most of our time at dining table and bedrooms. A comfy sofa and soft chairs would have enhanced our stay. Outdoor furniture on the porch would have been nice to watch the sunsets.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Joyce H.

24 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing place to stay

A very large home that has beds to sleep 7. Lots of room for large families. Has all you need to cook with plus a washer and dryer. Decorated nicely. Has ceiling fans in bedrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Eldon W.

31 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Fort Davis trip

Hot water did not work in master bath shower. It worked everywhere else. We did not contact the owner because we did not want to be disturbed by workers. Home was a restored double - wide mobile home. Relaxing decor, comfortable beds and convenient to the locations we planned to visit with our family. Home had lots of single chairs, (old/antique) not very comfortable, no where to put feet up and relax except on the beds. At times it like we were sitting in a waiting room. No Tv's or other media which for us grandparents was heaven! Kitchen restored nicely but NO microwave. We had not planned to cook. Lots of food in cabinets, well stocked - not our preference especially the out of date items plus open wine bottles on the counter. We never recieved notification information from Vrbo but the owner messaged and gave us the codes we needed. The owner answered promptly and friendly to our messages, A suggestion for this home would to include an visitor info book that folks can refer to. i.e. did we need to strip the beds and put sheets on washer, what about trash etc?

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019