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

9.6 (39 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Marathon Apartment | Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park

1 Bedroom Apartment in Marathon

One of the experimental buildings on our property, this structure was designed and built partially by the same artisan who did a good bit of the foundation work on Eve's Garden, one of the best examples of 'papercrete' building world wide and located in north Marathon. This building, named 'Na Bolom' or 'Jaguar House' in Mayan was constructed in the manner of the ubiquitous conical structures in Southern Italy, all through desert communities in the Middle East, Africa and is comfortable for two persons.Come try this amazing edifice in the wilds of the far west Texas, trans-Pecos region just north of Big Bend National Park.
There is a deck on the west side and access is encouraged to the other experimental building projects on La Loma Del Chivo. Free dust and wind are constants , as is the overwhelming brilliance of the great via lactea (milky way). Hot water provided( please quick showers , you are in the desert).

Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park is located in Marathon. Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Apartment features Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Marathon has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Marathon, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
Balcony/Terrace
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 225 sq ft (21 sq m)
  • Slovak
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Czech
  • Polish
  • In the mountains
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit

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 contactless check-out available
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties;maximum event attendees: 6
Pet Policy
Note from host: no pets in this building pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas;smoking allowed outside

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Eric P.
Aug 12, 2025 09:07:02 PM
Review Score:   6
Summary: Ingrid had good communication and met us to show us the property at check in. The accommodation was acceptable. The two window units had a hard time keeping the place cool during the 102 days. The kitchen utilized a hot plate and a toaster oven instead of a range, and there was no separate sink for the bathroom—only the kitchen sink. The observation tower outside was nice to get a view of the town and surrounding mountains. It was quiet outside of the the window units. I’m 6’5” and could not stand up in the kitchen due to the low ceiling.
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