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Casa La Vista, baby!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
View from property
Smart TV, fireplace, books
At Casa La Vista, unwind in a peaceful retreat with a covered patio overlooking wildlife and serene views that stretch forever. Hike, bike or shop just miles away from Alpine and Arga. This 2 bedroom casita offers comforts of home like a fireplace, fully stocked kitchen and fantastic bird watching by the pond.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Casa La Vista, baby!

3 minutes from the heart of Marathon, Texas, there's a retreat that's unforgettable. From sunrise to sunset, the landscape is alive with wildlife and a peaceful quiet that will calm your mind and sooth your soul. Walk out onto the covered patio to observe birds, butterflies, geckos, turtles and frogs in your own private preserve. Unwind to a view that goes on forever.

Big Bend National Park is only 60 miles away. Alpine and Arga offer shopping just a few miles to the west. Hiking, biking, shopping, restaurants and friendly folks make your stay at Casa La Vista your west Texas getaway for keeps.

Arrive at Casa La Vista and be impressed by a rustic exterior. Inside all the comforts of home await you!.

Keywords: Sweet 2 bedroom casita, with one full bath, full and stocked kitchen, fireplace. Pond outside fantastic bird and wildlife watching. A peaceful quiet that will calm your mind and sooth your soul.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoke outside; place butts in sand bucket.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Rules

Please keep all three heavy rocks propping the back door open when it is not closed and latched. A sudden wind gust can tear the door off its hinges.
Please dispose of fireplace & chimenea ashes in the lidded metal trash bucket near the woodpile.
Please close windows when you will be away from the house. Sudden wind gusts can damage them.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside; place butts in sand bucket.

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
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

Property is also known as

Casa Vista Baby House Marathon
Casa Vista Baby House
Casa Vista Baby Marathon
Casa Vista Baby
Casa La Vista Baby!
Casa La Vista, Baby! Cottage
Casa La Vista, Baby! Marathon
Casa La Vista, Baby! Cottage Marathon

About the area

Map
Marathon, TX

What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 33 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 35 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 36 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Kokernot Municipal Park - 37 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Kokernot Field - 37 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Midland, TX (MAF-Midland Intl.) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪V6 Coffee Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Los Muertos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪12 Gage Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa La Vista, baby! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa La Vista, baby!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa La Vista, baby!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa La Vista, baby! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 32 miles (52 km) of Sul Ross State University, Sul Ross Desk and Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Reviews

Casa La Vista, baby! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RUBEN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Peaceful Place

Nice peaceful place to relax with scenic views yet close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful stay

It’s hard to leave a place like this! Cozy home that exudes positive energy. Can’t wait to get back here! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for big bend.

A great house for stars at night, for birding, and for a day trip to big bend. We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marathon wedding

Lovely home and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous! Lovely artistic home with beautiful views!

Lovely place to stay that is easy to get to with easy access to everything you want to see but is very private with gorgeous dark sky views. Will absolutely stay again. Thank you for accommodating us for a last minute stay when the first place we booked did not work out. Thank you thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal VRBO/location for dark skies/astrophotography enthusiasts

The property is located away from most other properties, ensuring dark skies for astrophotography. Those skies were phenomenal for 3 of the 4 nights we stayed. The furnishings and kitchen could use some updates, but these can be overlooked considering the location of the property and its proximity to the dark skies and Big Bend National Park. Also, the owner/manager was very attentive and responded quickly to any issue, such as the intermittent WIFI outage. Really an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B., Junction, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This is an extremely nice and comfortable house in Marathon. We had business in the area and the Gage was booked out. We rented this house and enjoyed it infinitely more than had we been at the hotel. On the edge of town with a shared boundary of Iron Mountain Ranch so no other houses in your views from the living room and outdoor. I will be back with my family for an enjoyable weekend rather than work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Desert Retreat

Be prepared for the quiet beauty. The moment we walked through the doors, we got lost in the stunning views of the mountains. The perfect place to recharge and rest. It is a great launch pad for Big Bend, too. Wooden high ceilings, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, comfortable beds and furniture. Sitting on the covered patio watching sunsets are a must. Early rising with the sun is amazing as well. The house is properly cooled and if you want a fire in the fireplace or the outside fire pit, there’s plenty of firewood right outside the kitchen door. The house is sitting out away from other homes with its windmill and Cottonwood tree marking the way to Casa La Vista. Truly serene with multitude of birds making a stop for lunch on the seeds. We will definitely stay in this property again. Also, most importantly for us who have canine family members: your dog will stand in front of one of the many windows and see every movement in front of them. Dog Friendly!!!! Until next time! Vickie, Boone & David
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay very much. Wilma’s place is perfect for relaxing and getting away from it all! Will definitely stay here again next year.
Beautiful sunset from the front porch.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis in the desert

We had a wonderful stay with awesome views! Wilma was a great host! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

My favorite place in Marathon. Always a great place to stay. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

We stay here every year. Great spot in Marathon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location under the stars!

This is an amazing place we will definitely be back again! You will enjoy this location if you choose to visit it’s magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa La Vista

Another amazing stay!!! The wildlife is always a treat - this year we viewed elk every morning and blue quail in the early evenings. The beautiful sunsets!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tom always takes great care of the guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Views

Neat property, quiet, clean, great views! Will definitely stay the next time in Marathon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Marathon Casa

We had a great time at Casa La Vista. The location was perfect for viewing the night sky, the sunrise and sunsets each day. It had everything we needed for cooking a delicious dinner outside and breakfast in the morning. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom spacious. Great towels! The house has great views of the mountains from every window.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We are from Alpine and stayed in Marathon for weekend for a wedding. We enjoyed the house and all the views! We would definitely stay again and recommend to out of town guest!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marathon and Big Bend getaway

Our stay was awesome! It was very relaxing and the views from the house is so worth the stay. The house was well equipped with just about anything that you need. One of the cleanest stays I’ve had traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend getaway

As described....it was hard to even want to leave the property at all...my ONLY complaint would be that the smaller mattress is not super comfy so we moved rooms around and one slept on the bed in the main room which was AMAZINGLY comfy, and there is not ample drinkware. Washer and Dryer are located outside by the front door...other than that....get ready to completely unwind and fill your cup
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Texas Stars

Great stay and hosts for a weekend in Marathon. Perfect house my family and accommodations with the dark skies. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P., Wheaton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely space

We really enjoyed the peaceful location so close to Big Bend. Loved watching birds and wildlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, even better views.

This was my second time staying at one of Wilma's properties in Marathon, and I enjoyed it just as much as the other house next door. Although, this one has the benefit of unobstructed mountain views. Every sunset is great, and the night skies in west TX are incredible if you turn off all unnecessary lights. Between the French Grocer and the new Porter's in Alpine, you'll have everything you need to cook, which is what we did all but one night. Keep your food secure/in the fridge as this is the desert, and there are bugs in the desert. I recommend venturing over to the Gage to have dinner at the White Buffalo - it's a neat place and a very short drive. You could even walk as it's less than a mile each way. Hope to be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

J

Great view. Over all it was good. The property itself looked a little run down outside the house with the trash pile by the driveway. Cabinets were sticky, and dishes were dirty. Other than that, it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

david l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Relaxing Stay

From the moment you walk through the door you can see the stunning views of the desert and mountains in the distance. The house is immersed in the beautiful landscape and has a cozy, rustic feel. Marathon offers some fun places to visit just minutes down the road where you can frequent a coffee bar, steak house, and shops. Big Bend was only about an hour away which was an enjoyable scenic drive. I can’t recommend this place highly enough for a relaxing weekend getaway in West Texas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa La Vista, Marathon, Texas

Thoroughly enjoyed this stay. Very comfy. Traveling with our basset hound. Very private, therefore quiet. Enjoyed wildlife morning and evening that came to the little pond. Lovely view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023