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Stone cottage@ La loma del chivo

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Point of interest
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Marathon, TX
  • Sul Ross State University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Kokernot Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

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Exterior

Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (37)
The price is $140
per night
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park

About the neighborhood

Marathon

With a stay at this cottage in Marathon, you'll be in the mountains, and 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from Sul Ross State University and 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from Big Bend Regional Medical Center. .This cottage is 31.1 mi (50.1 km) from Kiowa Gallery and 31.5 mi (50.7 km) from Museum of the Big Bend.
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What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 32 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 34 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 34 min drive - 31.5 miles
  • Kokernot Field - 35 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Kokernot Park - 36 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

  • Midland Intl. Airport (MAF) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Vault Brewery and Barbeque - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Los Muertos Mexica - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Stone cottage@ La loma del chivo

Another structure on our experimental property ,part of pop-up trailer surrounded with local rocks and recycled material .Comfy with basic amenities. Step outside, climb to a "Space deck" to watch the stars. If you are planning on using the fireplace , bring your own wood. Our grocery store might have some in stock too.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This cottage features games, designated smoking areas, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only 1 small to medium size dog allowed .

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Stone Loma Del Chivo Marathon
Gateway to Big Bend National Park
Stone Cottage@ La Loma del Chivo Cottage
Stone Cottage@ La Loma del Chivo Marathon
Stone Cottage@ La Loma del Chivo Cottage Marathon

Stone cottage@ La loma del chivo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky and comfortable
A wonderful property! We loved this unit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experience was delightful. Will be a subject at happy hours for some time!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Randy R., Ellinger Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Our one night stay was great. One of the quirkiest places ever, but so enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

bnicpa

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and creative
Nice unit. Very creative design and layout. Property owner super nice and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood is quirky, unique, and interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J A., Rio Frio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Eco-wonderful!
Very comfortable rock house addition to a travel trailer in a little eco-village of various artfully recycled materials. Ingrid was a very nice and helpful host. Nice views and native plants to enjoy. Would highly recommend a stay if you are into alternative architecture, recycling, tiny houses, environmental awareness, or just need a quiet getaway. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
Ingrid was very friendly and helpful with getting me settled into my cabin and shared info on local events. The cabin itself was very cute and cozy for my little one lady retreat. The property is eclectic and beautiful with a great view of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Art project
Liked our cottage called Stoned Cottage Spent two nights. Very quiet and comfortable. Definitely designed for the eccentric Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
This property is a really incredible experience and the hosts were so welcoming and accommodating. I'd absolutely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

edwin n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place lots of things to do to relax
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

alex s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming artist-made hole in a great location
For lack of a better phrase this place has great energy. The cottage is so cozy and well designed/appointed and waking up in the morning or strolling at twilight through this cluster of art-homes is a very special experience. Everything is well run, hosts are friendly and easy going. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederique J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique. Cool vibe. very friendly people!
We spent one night in the Stone Cottage on our way to Big Bend National Park. Great beginning for our trip, we loved the hippie vibe of the place. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Carol C M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Marathon weekend
Fun concept but little to dusty/unkept. Compared to El Cosmico in Marfa , it was night and day .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bop Bop

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis in the desert
Ingrid is such a delight and made us feel right at home in the stone cottage of her experimental property. Built out of all recycled materials it felt like a brand new bnb. Very clean and lots of amenities would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Lorna S., Roswell, usa

Eye opening
A comfortable place to spend the night made very fun by the interesting buildings. A great idea.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place!
It’s small but fun! Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very rustic. The online description is very accurate.
Enjoyable an convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

TULLY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend get away
Weekend getaway to Marathon. La Loma del Chivo is a neat place with tons of history. Ingrid and Guil are very accommodating and nice folks. A very laid back place to sit around a fire and view the star lit sky. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stop on the way to Big Bend!
Simple quirky accommodations, wonderful stargazing, very cool property! This will be my starting point for future hikes at Big Bend. Also my stopping point to recuperate for a day after the OML. Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stars and Bars...
Ingrid and Guil were excellent hosts and responsive to all our requests. The guest house was kitted out with everything we needed. The bedding and towels were clean and the artistic community of La Loma Del Chivo is quiet and the perfect spot for stargazing after a beer and dinner in Marathon, which is just a couple minutes away. As a professional photographer it was great to be so near civilization, but without the ever-present light pollution that generally accompanies it. Our stay was very pleasant and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique stay
This home is so cute and unique. It fits in perfect with the town of marathon. There are two look out towers that you can go on and get an awesome view of the property and there are some cool buildings you can explore! This home has everything you need and is just a 2 minute drive from the gage hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unconventional but very interesting experience
The property is quite unconventional but is definitely a very unique place. The stone cottage has all the basic amenities and is fairly comfortable. It's a nice, quiet location and definitely worth checking out if you want something a little out of the ordinary.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020