Discover Charming Cottages in Alpine, TX

Providing a garden, Kathryn's Corner Cottage - Gorgeous Views features accommodations in Alpine. Featuring complimentary private parking, the vacation home is 1.6 miles from Alpine Amtrak Station. The vacation home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.

- "It was everything we needed and wanted in a BnB." - "Beautifuly remodeled home with excellent views! would highly recommend and will most definitely stay at this location up" - "It was a nice place and comfortable" - "It worked for us!" - "Great location and value!"

............Spectacular mountain views and great sunsets Tarantula Ranch is located over a hill about two miles from the nearest paved road. Experience life at the end of the road inside a 320-acre compound. Tarantula Ranch sharpens your senses, the wildlife, the views, the smells, peace and quiet and of course the stars. BIG BEND has some of the darkest skies in the world. In the warm months it's nice to sit on the front porch and have coffee with Maggie a friendly burro who likes interacting with our guests, although you may have to share (she is the world's biggest beggar). Tarantula Ranch has two cabins. The four-room cabin can sleep six and the one room cabin sleeps two. If you are a group of one to six you can rent the four-room cabin. If you are one to two people you can rent the small cabin. You have to book them separately. If you are a group of eight you will have to book both cabins. Four room cabin property number is 380716 and small cabin is property number 1283391. Both cabins have real "on the grid electricity", hot showers, toilet, septic tanks that work, kitchens furnished with stove, refrigerator, hot plates, toaster, convection oven, coffee maker, microwave etc. At this time because of covid-19, linens and towels are not furnished. We have wifi and dish satellite tv with the movie channels, propane gas heaters for winter and refrigerated air conditioning for summer. We are about ten minutes from one of the prettiest swimming pools in Brewster County, Texas which you can use for a small fee. Also, near the Terlingua Ranch pool is the Bad Rabbit Restaurant (also about ten minutes away) that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. In that same area there is a pay laundry. Personally, I wouldn't use it, I'd just bring a change of clothes for every day of my vacation. With both cabins we can sleep a party of eight. If you are only one person traveling alone or a couple and the large cabin is rented by someone else, you can rent the detached cabin as a separate party. The detached cabin has a queen size bed, kitchenette, refrigerator, indoor shower and toilet, wifi and satellite tv. You will have to contact me regarding the availability of the detached cabin.
Up on top of our western cliff we have a hot tub dug into the cliff and a deck that hangs out over that cliff for sun worshiping or just having a drink with sunset then listening for coyotes and finishing off the evening looking for shooting stars. About five minutes away I have a shooting range for target practiced or skeet only. THERE IS NO HUNTING!!! You are welcome to bring your guns and practice.

At the end of a day of playing in the big bend it's nice to kick back with a drink in our hot tub that sits on a cliff facing west, listening for coyotes and looking for shooting stars. We also have an observation deck that hangs out over that same western cliff that the hot tub is on. The big bend has some of the darkest skies in the world. Here at Tarantula Ranch you are an easy drive( by west Texas standards) to all the tourist attractions in the area, the National Park, the State Park, river rafting outfitters, horseback riding, jeep tours and the Terlingua Ghost Town where good food, good drinks, good music and good times are alive and well.

Keywords: remote, spectacular vistas, friendly burros and horse will interact with you, wide open spaces, great sunrises and sunsets. Also since we have real electricity we can offer all the electric appliances you need to make your stay comfortable, refrigerated air conditioning, kitchen appliances, satellite television. You will NOT have to walk across a parking lot or drive miles to use the restroom and shower. We have indoor plumbing!!!~ Also we have no traffic since we are more than two miles away from the nearest paved road AND inside a compound. Oh and you don't have to sleep on the ground in a tent (unless you want to). SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: DUE TO CORONA VIRUS-19 WE ARE SUSPENDING OUR SUBURBAN/JEEP TOURS FOR AWHILE. ALSO YOU WILL BE ASKED TO BRING YOUR OWN LINENS, PAPER PLATES, PLASTIC CUPS, FLATWARE ETC. SO AS TO NOT TO INFECT ANYONE WITH POORLY WASHED DISHES. I WILL GIVE YOU A COMPLETE LIST OF THINGS TO BRING WHEN I CALL YOU WITH DIRECTIONS. Dogs: are welcome!! I like dogs! Children are not allowed. You must be between the ages of 27 to 107 to come to Tarantula Ranch. Check in time is 4pm to 7pm or sunset whichever comes first. There is no outdoor fires allowed. We are a desert that is usually under a "burn ban".

- "We traveled across country for an Army move and this was definitely the highlight of our trip. Curt was incredibly nice and the views were incredible. We watched the sunset from the hot tub and enjoyed our two best starry nights ever. Maggie the burro is incredibly sweet. The drive to Big Bend is 30-40 minutes. If you're city slickers (like us), remember that this is the boonies. The Wi-Fi works until it doesn't. Also, ask Curt for the alternate route to the property. Both of our vehicles bottomed out several times on the more direct route (we were packed heavy for our move). When Curt showed me the alternative route, there was no further issue. Curt is also wonderful to talk to--he couldn't be any kinder. Would highly recommend Curt, Maggie, and this VRBO!"

Dragonfly Cottage 1 of 5 listings downtown offers accommodations in Alpine, a 4-minute walk from Alpine Amtrak Station. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries, and a seating area. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided. The property has an outdoor dining area.

- "My stay was comfortable." - "I was there for Big Bend Bluegrass Festival. Had a great time, slept well in the cottage." - "Delightful Dragonfly cottage in Alpine, TX." - "Hot water would have been nice!"

Located just a 5 minute walk from downtown Alpine, Casita Bonita is a wonderful place to rest your head while visiting Big Bend. Centrally located and just an hour from all the major attractions, such as Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, Ft. Davis and the McDonal Observatory. And just a 20 minute drive to Marathon.
Casita Bonita offers all the amenties you will need for a comfortable stay and has a large fenced backyard with an outdoor seating area and a fire pit.

- "Nice cabin with everything we needed." - "Quant little place and perfect for a family of 4. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here." - "This is a cute home with a nice fenced yard for a dog. Bed was comfy and there is Wi-Fi and Roku available. Washer and dryer are there as well. Very easy to access from 118 or 90. We only stayed one night but it was perfect for us and our puppy." - "It’s a cute small casita with all the basic amenities. Our stay was right in the middle of the really cold temp and we’re worried whether the property will be warm enough. To our surprise, it was comfortable during our stay with heaters being in all the rooms. Only one thing that I suggest is to have more utensils (plates, glasses, etc) in the kitchen. Otherwise, it was a good stay for us."

Comfy getaway close to Terlingua, Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park,

Clean utilitarian space, kitchen, dining, bedroom, bathroom with toilet and shower.
1/4 mile off Hwy 118 from the gate.

-Queen Bed
- Couch (does not fold out)
- Full Mattress that can be laid onto floor for extra sleeping

Pets and children under 2 not allowed.

Water here is non potable! You can not drink it. Drinking/cooking water is available just down the road at the Little Burro Country store.

Great view of Nine Point Mesa, known for our extraordinary nights sky is great. Sunrises and Sunsets. Hiking on the 40 acres premise. Campfire ring for outdoor cooking or attended night fire - when BURN BAN is not in effect - or no wind in the desert, wind is highly volatile to fire!!!

Parking • Tv • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Wellness Facilities • Balcony/Terrace • Security/Safety • Air Conditioner • Fireplace/Heating • Other • Internet • Kitchen • Bedding/Linens

This convenient & accessible 1940s cottage is perfect for your West Texas get-away needs.

The house is right off of the highway on your way to Big Bend National Park, and our organic grocery store -- and it is less than a 30 minute drive from Marfa.

The 1/bed 1/bath features a queen bed, 1 small bathroom, fast wifi, an outdoor seating area, & a great little kitchen.

Comfortably houses 2.

The space
~Some details~

• Fast wifi (WFH / work from here:)

• En route to Big Bend National Park & less than 30 minutes from Marfa

• Walking distance to the local organic grocery store

• Backyard sitting area includes privacy fence & hammock

• Adobe walls keep the place temperate but there are window units, ceiling fans, & space heaters when needed!

• Lots of windows = natural light that pours in all day

• Kitchen includes coffee maker (and pour over equipment), water heater, Berkey water filter, microwave & electric stove

**Well behaved pets are welcome for a fee! Message me & I'll spill all the details! Any damaged items or incurred house damages that need repair will be required to be payed for in full by guests.

Other things to note
This is an older, charming adobe! I look to make your stay enjoyable and especially convenient for quick access to the National/State Parks, visiting Marfa, Fort Davis or the surrounding areas.

Hair dryer • Essentials • Hangers • Hot water • Cleaning products • Shower gel • Conditioner • Body soap • Bed linens • Shampoo

Located just a 5 minute walk from Downtown Alpine, Casita Bonita is a wonderful place to rest your head while visiting Big Bend. Centrally located and just an hour from all the major attractions, such as Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Terlingua Ghost Town, Ft Davis and the McDonald Observatory and just a 20 minute drive to Marathon.
Casita Bonita offers all the amenties you will need and has a large fenced backyard with an outdoor dining area and fire pit.

Guest access
Entire house,yard and driveway!

Hangers • Window AC unit • Free dryer – In unit • 32 inch HDTV with Roku • Essentials • Hair dryer • Hot water • Free washer • Shampoo • Heating