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Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Fort Davis, TX
  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Overland Trail Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rattlers & Reptiles
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Davis

Located in Fort Davis, this apartment is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and Overland Trail Museum. .This apartment is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Rattlers & Reptiles and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Fort Davis National Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rattlers & Reptiles - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Davis Mountains State Park - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • McDonald Observatory - 31 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Alpine Station - 27 min drive
  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Davis Drug Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lupita Tacos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wok N'roll Asian Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ground Control - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views

Rock House is located on Texas Highway 118, about five miles southeast of historic downtown Fort Davis. Perched atop a scenic bluff on 20 private acres, guests can relax and enjoy views of the peaks and canyons of the Davis Mountains and take in brilliant skies from any of the shaded porches stretching along each side of the house. Just across the highway is the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, which offers a number of hiking trails with sweeping views and a native plant botanical Garden. Less than a half hour from Marfa and Alpine, Rock House is a perfect home base for exploring nearby attractions or attending a Star Party at McDonald Observatory - or for simply enjoying the property's quiet natural beauty.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a dishwasher.
This smoke-free apartment features ecotours nearby, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

High Frontier 2

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 steps to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1885 sq ft (175 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please see house rules

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in West Texas for the Observatory
What a great property, great views, and very comfortable. My family and another family of four stayed for the weekend to enjoy Fort Davis and the MacDonald observatory. Highly recommend staying here. Beautiful stars at night very quiet and wonderful fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW! This one is five big and bright stars!
The bar for a five-star VRBO review has moved with our recent stay at Rock House in Ft. Davis, because--WOW!--this one is five big and bright stars (deep in the heart of Texas!). The home is clean, spacious, thoughtfully decorated, comfortable, and magnificently cozied-in to the natural beauty visible from every window and deck. Even when 12-20 degrees outside (most mornings of our stay), we were warmed by the wood-burning fire (find a source for wood in Ft. Davis) and the brilliant long views of the rugged West Texas landscape. If you're looking for a spot to retreat, renew, rejoice in the beauty of the Earth--while also being less than 30 minutes from McDonald Observatory, Marfa, and Alpine--you won't find a better stay. Our group of 5 lifelong friends couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock House Rocks
Great support and fast responses from owner. Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Loved the home and its views. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock House Cabin
Rock House Cabin was Great! 5-Stars for sure.Only thing that could make it better, would be to put up a game feeder out in the pasture. We watched 14-Elk the next canyon over to the south-west, Mule deer and 2-Aoudad Rams, would be nice to watch wildlife closer on the 20-acres! Look forward to next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfull stop over to explore around Fort Davis
Well laid out cabin. Peaceful and a great view. Right across from the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations
Beautiful views great location just a great vacation ther. Plenty of activities around the beautiful rock house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house
The four of us loved staying at this house. It was perfect for a gathering place with other family members staying at the state park. The kitchen was well equipped, beautiful property to explore and the fireplace was ideal. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Hideaway
Great 2 night stay. Convenient to the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute and McDonald Observatory, although the star show from the property was already unmatched! Very clean, spacious and comfortable. Hope to return with family/friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ft. Davis trip
Great house, great location and great views. We loved staying there and would not hesitate to stay there again. The only thing lacking is the kitchen. It would be perfect if it were stocked with more pots and pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stars are big and bright!
Wonderful property with sweeping views of the Ft. Davis area. We greatly enjoying staying in The Rock House. It is well located to enjoy all the adventures the Ft. Davis area offers. The property manager is very available and thoughtful in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock House
My family and I had a great time! The scenery is unmatched and the peace and quiet are exactly what we needed! The owner answered any questions that we had right away and made the process simple and easy. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T., Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
My star gazing children loved it, and so did I
This beautiful cabin offers an exceptional retreat for anyone seeking both tranquility and the perfect stargazing experience. The cabin itself is charming, blending rustic design with modern amenities, making it both cozy and comfortable. Every room has its own full bath - a necessity for us with two teenagers. During the day, you can enjoy breathtaking views or go across the street and hike. As night falls, the sky transforms into a spectacular view of the stars. This area is known for its lack of light pollution, which makes it ideal for stargazing. My daughter said she had never seen so many stars. The cabin is well-equipped, providing all the comforts of home. The grocery in town has a large enough selection to get whatever you need for food. The outdoor space features a spacious deck perfect for relaxing and taking in the natural surroundings while enjoying morning coffee. This place is truly nothing short of magical. The proximity to Fort Davis also means there are plenty of opportunities for daytime adventures, from hiking in the nearby state parks (Balmorhea!) to visiting the McDonald Observatory. We did the star party - be prepared to stay out late, but it’s so worth it. Overall, this cabin offers an unforgettable escape, combining the best of nature with the comforts of home. It's an ideal destination for anyone looking to unwind, relax, be adventurous, day trip to various cities, and then marvel at the night sky.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a beautiful property and area
It's a convenient location just a short drive away from the city proper and comfortable to stay in. Worth the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock House
Great property for a group, beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and wonderful house!
Our family did a weekend get away to the Davis Mountains. The Rock House for perfectly situated and appointed for our stay. The views are incredible and location offers easy access to area attractions! The historic house gives you an authentic feel of mountain living and offers spacious bedrooms and living areas. Maggie was great and we did not encounter any problems during our stay. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
A lovely one night stay for the amazing Star Party. Wished we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
We loved our stay at the Rock House with all of its windows and views. The bedrooms all had their own bathroon, which was great. I would highly recommend this house and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Wonderful Time at Rock House
We have stayed at Rock House many times before and always enjoy it. The view from the back porch is amazing, and we love the convenient location near “downtown” Fort Davis and the Chihuahua Desert Research Institute! This time, we were impressed to see new furnishings, new linens, and other improvements throughout the cabin. Thank you for another wonderful stay! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet beauty
Loved this house! Great views and quiet and not far from towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying At The Rocks
Very Nice rock cabin! Nice location. Maggie was a great host answering any questions we had! Would love to see a feeder placed on the property!!! Watched Mule deer on the south side of canyon with binoculars. I think that would only accentuate the beauty of the cabin in its great location sitting on the porch watching the wild life up close! Would be a good treat to a great cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our own Star Party
Our group consisted of my wife and I, son, daughter-in-law, and 5 year old grandson. The Rock House was as described and we thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay between Christmas and New Year's. We were unable to get tickets to the McDonald Observatory Star Party, so we made our own on a beautifully clear and cold night. What a view! Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock House Stay
The Rock House was a great place to stay! We enjoyed the views on the property, easy drive to town, and quiet area it's located in. Overall, it was very clean, neat, and offered a cool experience for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together for star gazing
My husband and I are from Colorado and we joined my son and 11 year old grandson from San Antonio for 2 nights at the rock house for some star gazing. I had heard that the Fort Davis area has some of the most spectacular views of the night sky in the country. We weren’t disappointed. We were also in close proximity to the McDonald Observatory and Fort Davis. We weren’t disappointed with our stay at the Rock House either. It offered lovely views of the surrounding hills and lots of space for walking with our dogs. Maggie, our host was amazing. The house was in perfect condition. Her messages were welcoming and she was quick to respond to our questions. We will definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023