La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas

Marathon, Texas
$185 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.)

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 950 Sq Ft (88 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Robert

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 26, 2025

    This was a very good rental . I will stay at one of your rentals again.

  • Robert M.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    It was a great place and everything met expectations

  • Juan Manuel D.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 20, 2026

    Felt like being at home!

  • Claire B.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Cute courtyard and fire!

  • David G.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Great place to stay. The outdoor area is very nice. Really enjoyed it

  • Celeste W.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Loved the house and casita…both charming and a perfect fit for the location. We loved the cozy courtyard!

  • Donald E.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Property was very cute, Second bedroom is a separate building opening into the same courtyard as the main house.

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    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.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    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.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    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.

  • Jill P.

    Submitted May 3, 2025

    Stayed Apr 29, 2025

    Excellent stay! Loved the courtyard!

  • Al D.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 1, 2025

    Everything was perfect. Thanks so much. Will stay here again when we visit next.

  • burch W.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Was a cute house and would rent it again.

  • Carson P.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    Very delightful, warm, cozy, and well-appointed place.

  • Noel S.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    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!

  • Jonathan H.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    La Casa Vieja worked out great as our home for our family trip to BBNP. The home was a great fit for my family. My teenage sons liked having the separate casita to stay in. We had great weather to hang out in the courtyard by the fireplace in the evenings.

  • Terry M.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    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.

  • Tara N.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    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.

  • Steven D.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 12, 2025

    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!

  • Cassandra K.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    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!

  • Earl J.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    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.

  • Melissa O.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    The house is quaint and fit our needs. It’s perfect for a town like Marathon

  • Catherine O.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    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.

  • Donald H.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    We loved staying at this Rustic Pueblo!! Great courtyard

  • Jay E.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Great place, I will stay again.

  • Shelby N.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    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!

  • Jeanne K.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    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.

  • Karen H.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Perfect Would have liked more towels Only had two for three day stay

  • Elizabeth H.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    Very comfortable Great Courtyard

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted May 21, 2024

    Stayed May 12, 2024

    Great base location for Big Bend National Park and Alpine. We enjoyed the courtyard & the quiet neighborhood!

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