La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas
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La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas

Marathon, Texas 79842, United States
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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.)About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Outstanding
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Train: Alpine Amtrak
(49.8km)
Landmarks: Hell's Half Acre
(600m)
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home

1 sofa bed and 2 queen beds
Non-smoking
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9.8/10
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  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Amenities9.8
  • Location9.8
  • Service9.8
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S‍u‍s‍a‍n‍ ‍M‍.
August 5, 2025
Annual trip Check-in was super easy! The house and casita were exactly what we were looking for!! We especially loved the closed in porch for our morning coffee. The location was perfect for our daily trips to explore Big Bend and Ft. Davis.
K‍r‍i‍s‍t‍e‍n‍ ‍B‍.
July 7, 2025
Good property during cooler months Lovely and well designed home in Marathon. Bathroom in main house was wonderful. Home does not have central air/heat which is only an issue in the summer months. Bedrooms have window units which get the job done but are noisy. We usually stay at The Gage but needed more room on this trip. Would book again during the Texas winter.
J‍o‍a‍n‍ ‍B‍.
June 28, 2025
Big Bend bucket list Loved the Casa! Unique property which is what drew our attention. Courtyard was wonderful, sat out there a couple of evenings. Home was very cozy, enjoyed it very much.
A‍l‍ ‍D‍.
April 6, 2025
Excellent stay Everything was perfect. Thanks so much. Will stay here again when we visit next.
N‍o‍e‍l‍ ‍S‍.
March 22, 2025
Great place in Marathon! Home is beautiful and perfect for our family of four. Marathon served as our ‘basecamp’ for big bend (and Marfa) - only regret is. Or staying an extra day to relax and enjoy all the home had to offer!
T‍e‍r‍r‍y‍ ‍M‍.
March 20, 2025
Cozy Escape The house is very cozy, with a touch of rustic, southwest charm. I spent four nights and enjoyed exploring Big Bend NP, the nearby town of Alpine and the quaint town of Marathon. It is a beautiful 60 minute drive to Big Bend. I wish that I had had more time to spend on the very private outside patio, enjoying the dark sky. The house was very comfortable, adequately equipped, clean and safe.
S‍t‍e‍v‍e‍n‍ ‍D‍.
February 16, 2025
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!
T‍a‍r‍a‍ ‍N‍.
March 5, 2025
Peaceful and quiet We absolutely loved staying at La Casa Vieja. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Loved the courtyard! Each night we would build a fire and enjoy the peace and quiet. We would definitely stay there again.
E‍a‍r‍l‍ ‍J‍.
December 11, 2024
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.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old

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Spencer Aaronson
Speaks: English, Spanish

About this property

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.)About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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What are La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas nearby landmarks?

Nearby attractions to La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas include Hell's Half Acre, only 600m from your search (straight-line distance) away.

What are check-in & check-out time at La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas?

Check-in at La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas starts from 16:00, and the standard check-out time is by 11:00.

About This Property

Nearest Train StationAlpine Amtrak
Distance to Train Station49.8KM
Hotel Star Rating4