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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

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

About the area

Located in Marathon, this cottage is on the waterfront. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling. Visit our Marathon travel guide
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Marathon, TX

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • V6 Coffee Bar
    18 min walk
  • White Buffalo Bar
    16 min walk
  • 12 Gage Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • J&G Grill
    4 min drive
  • Marathon Coffee
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa La Vista, baby! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa La Vista, baby!?

On-site parking is available at the 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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Casa La Vista, baby! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Casa La Vista was great! Clean well appointed accommodation. It is quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BethAnn P.

It was an awesome place to stay off the beaten path. Loved Sitting on the porch early morning watching the Sunrise & the wildlife. Truly God’s masterpiece It was great to come back to our roots in west Texas where I grew up to relax & spend time with our local family. Marathon is small but mighty. We love coming out here every year for our cousin get together at Thanksgiving Great hostess!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Casa La Vista in Marathon, TX was absolutely wonderful. Wilma was an exceptional host—her communication was prompt, friendly, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. The house itself was perfect: immaculately clean, thoughtfully laid out, and beautifully designed to take in the sweeping mountain views.At night, the dark skies were filled with stars—an unforgettable sight. Every detail was clearly well thought out, from the comfortable furnishings to the provided coffee (a much-appreciated touch in the mornings!).We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Casa La Vista to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Wilma, for your excellent hospitality!
Quail outside Casa La Vista
Windmill at sunset
Sunrise on mountain range
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Casa La Vista. The house was comfortable and the view is AMAZING!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. No issues whatsoever and we would gladly stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was away from everything, so it made it nice to see the stars at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. Very pet friendly. Lots of bird watching and other wildlife. Beautiful sunsets and night sky.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

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

Great place

Perfect location for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

denice e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing! Such a great place to escape our crazy lives back in the city. Thank you for sharing this experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian b.

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

Perfect place for us

Hope to go back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023