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La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Marathon, TX
  • Sul Ross State University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Kokernot Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Marathon

With a stay at this vacation home in Marathon, you'll be 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Sul Ross State University and 30.9 mi (49.8 km) from Big Bend Regional Medical Center. .This vacation home is 30.9 mi (49.8 km) from Kiowa Gallery and 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from Museum of the Big Bend.
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What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 32 min drive
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 33 min drive
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 34 min drive
  • Kokernot Field - 35 min drive
  • Kokernot Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Midland Intl. Airport (MAF) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Vault Brewery and Barbeque - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Muertos Mexica - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬12 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.

La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas

Take a step back in time to the Old West. It doesn't get much more atmospheric than this, folks. A real piece of West Texas history, La Casa Vieja is a gorgeously restored home in Marathon, Texas that was originally an old farmhouse built in 1917. Now, more than 100 years later, it is a beautiful little hacienda, complete with a casita at the rear of the property that can accommodate additional guests. Located at the foot of Big Bend National Park and just a few blocks from the world-famous Gage Hotel, this property is a stunner. With custom woodwork throughout, this delicately-appointed 950-square-foot home sits on a corner lot and offers a beautiful enclosed private patio/courtyard for privacy. Surrounded by pretty, native desert vegetation, the custom features of this home are far too numerous to mention. Here are a list of just some of them:

~ 10 ft. ceilings
~ Open floor plan
~ Latilla ceiling in living room featuring wood beams with corbels
~ Pressed tin tile ceiling in kitchen
~ Saltillo tile and original refinished hardwood flooring
~ Mesquite custom–built kitchen bar top
~ Kraftmaid hickory cabinets in kitchen
~ Pendant lighting
~ Tiled backsplash
~ Textured walls
~ Kiva fireplace in living room
~ Alhambra-tiled shower and Talavera-tiled sink in bathroom
~ Original, restored antique old Mexico wood church doors (1920) at front entry
~ Spacious closet
~ Private and tranquil courtyard w/additional, outdoor kiva fireplace
~ Shaded front porch
~ Flat-screen satellite TV
~ Wifi enabled

The home features evaporative cooling and heating units. A new metal fence adds privacy to this exquisite property. Other details worth mentioning include: Completely new electrical and plumbing, insulation in the flooring, walls and ceilings, gas stove and water heater, and a metal roof w/ original tin on sides.

Whether you're here for a wedding or event, are on an artist's retreat, are off to explore the surrounding area, or are simply here to enjoy the peaceful, gorgeous surroundings, La Casa Vieja is your home away from home in Marathon.

For more information about this stunning region and its attractions, visit the visitbigbend website. (And check out our Facebook page! You can find us at @lacasaviejamarathon on the Facebook site.)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Spencer Aaronson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

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La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Stayed for 4 nights in Marathon at this cool place. Loved the walking accessibility to Gage properties. The house and casita were nicely appointed in Texas desert style, bed was comfortable, shower spacious, water hot, and kitchen had the things we needed. We really loved the patio!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Marathon. We couldn’t have asked for more and loved the convenience to Big Bend National Park. If we get back to this area we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Property
This property was everything advertised, and more. We spent a majority of our time exploring big bend and the surrounding areas. It was nice to be able to come back and enjoy a nice fireplace in the courtyard every night. The beds in the bedrooms were just right. My communication with our host was top-notch, and any questions I had were immediately answered. This was our first VRBO and I hope they are all like this. Couldn’t have really asked for anything else in this property. The town of marathon itself is really small and limited in services provided. This property made our stay in marathon outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving trip
The house is quaint and fit our needs. It’s perfect for a town like Marathon
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cmo
I have only one comment after staying at this lovely place for multiple times. There needs to be a few more lamps in all the spaces. It’s a bit dark and the overhead fan based lights are a bit too harsh. Please provide more lamps in bedrooms and living rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at this Rustic Pueblo!! Great courtyard
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay E., Spring

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend get away
Great place, I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute House
Loved this little house! Perfect stay for my mother and i, as well as my dogs. Very close to Big Bend and The Gage Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Perfect Place to Stay
This house is so charming. It is exactly as advertised and the host was very responsive and helpful . We would definitely stay here again. The location of the house was perfect for going to Big Bend, Terlingua and Alpine. Marathon is a charming little town with very friendly people. The Gage hotel was an awesome night spot. The French Grocer was perfect for anything we forgot to bring.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Perfect Would have liked more towels Only had two for three day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon Casita
Very comfortable Great Courtyard
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J., San Angelo,Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Vieja
Great base location for Big Bend National Park and Alpine. We enjoyed the courtyard & the quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Secret to Be Kept Quiet
I love Marathon! I don’t want anyone to know about this town or this property…I want it to stay under the radar. We checked off a couple bucket list items during our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property. Town lacks restaurant options.
The property was perfect place for me and my dad. We both had our own private rooms while the main house gave us a good gathering place for after a long day in Big Bend. Only disappointment was that Marathon doesn't have much restaurant wise during the week.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie m., Sebastopol, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Getaway
We loved our stay at La Casa Vieja! Super Cute & Oh So Cozy! Having the private Courtyard outside was Wonderful! Great location to downtown Marathon & not too far from Big Bend National Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Home in West Texas
Our family enjoyed the historic adobe home, courtyard, and casita. Marathon is a quaint town just north of Big Bend NP. We enjoyed using La Casa Vieja as a home base for day trips into the national park, state park, and surrounding towns. Stock up on the essentials in Fort Stockton, but make sure to try the offerings at the local restaurants and the French Grocer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G., Fulshear, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for small dogs
Cute, clean, excellent response from management, everything works. The courtyard is perfect for dogs! One of our 3 dogs is an escape artist. The courtyard was so secure even he could not escape! Unfortunately we had overcast skies for 2 of our 3 nights. But a fire in the courtyard fireplace without having to keep a constant eye (or leash) on our little bum made for some perfect evenings after visiting Big Bend N.P. Some decent bfast tacos at the French Grocer and dinner at the 12 gauge restaurant. A nice birthday getaway! I'd recommend staying for longer than 3 nights as there is so much to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
February/March 2024
My step-daughter and son-in-law stayed and enjoyed it as much as my husband and me the year before. Very comfortable and peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry W., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the La Casa Viejo
My wife and I really enjoyed your home. It was very comfortable and near all the restaurants in Marathon which is mainly the Gage Hotel. Easy access to Big Bend National Park which was about an hour away. In Marathon, we witnessed Javelinas and an Ostrich.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
This was our group's second stay at Casa Viejo and it was excellent again. Very comfortable and well-stocked with kitchenware and all the necessities; nicely located at the edge of downtown Marathon and a beautiful straight-shot drive down to Big Bend National Park. Marathon is a great dark skies location and the stars were blazing overhead for the entire stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P., Denton

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a stay in Marathon!
Rented the house/casita for an annual weekend getaway to Marathon with friends. The courtyard and outdoor fireplace are the star of the show! We enjoyed evening hangs out there with the ease of access to house and casita. Nicely stocked full kitchen and lovely bathrooms. Has everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Mexico style casitas.
The casitas were separated but comfortable. Main casita with kitchen and Living area was very comfortable. Had a kiva fireplace, which we didn’t use. Fireplace on outside in compound, which we didn’t use, either, but very nice touch. Not much wood, but not why we didn’t build a fire. Suggested a couple of things to the owner and he was very receptive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Adobe with new life
Property was great, our only issue were the barstools were very uncomfortable & that was the only place to sit to eat &/or play boardgames.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024