Location: Marathon, Big Bend Country, Texas, USA (Big Bend, Marathon, Marfa, Fort Davis) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: 100year old farmhouse,quiet, comfortable, beautifully decorated, on six acres.
La Esmeralda is a 100 year old wood farm house, fully restored with hardwood floors, high ceilings, central air and heat with two bedrooms and one bath with a ball claw tub. The house is professionally decorated with antique and modern furniture, art, 36 inch plasma TV, very comfortable beds, books, music, and a film library. The screened in porch is furnished with a table and chairs and a great glider to view the spectacular sunrises. There is a stone BBQ and fire pit, an outdoor shower that everyone loves and wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.
The house is on six acres on the edge of town and is a short walk to downtown Marathon where you will find the historic Gage Hotel with its famous restaurant and White Buffalo Bar. Marathon also has a great little bookstore and a few interesting shops. Marathon has several restaurants; Johnny B's for breakfast or lunch, dinner. The Shell station has a griddle and makes a great cheeseburger! The French Grocer is the local store for essentials. The gate to Big Bend National Park is a beautiful 46 mile drive from Marathon. You can spend the day in Big Bend hiking, river rafting, birdwatching, etc. Drive to Marfa for the world class art scene or visit the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis. La Esmeralda is the perfect house for enjoying this remote and beautiful area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central air and heat
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Bose Ipod dock and cd player with cd library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Sunset and sunrise views
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor shower, fire pit,BBQ and screened in porch
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please discuss details with owner
- Kid Friendly : Please discuss details with owner
- Smoking Not Allowed : Outside only
- Activities
- Shopping
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Marathon is 46 miles Big Bend ,26 miles to Alpine, one hour to Marfa and Fort Davis, Marathon is surrounded by the Glass and Del Norte Mountains, Beautiful views and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. La Esmeralda is a short walk to everything in Marathon.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$195/night (two night minimum)plus 13% tax
Weekly and Monthly Rates Negotiable
$250 Refundable security deposit
$75 Cleaning Fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Featured in Southern Living Magazine - Marathon
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Marathon
I fell in love with the high desert beauty and climate of the Big Bend area. You have the best of both worlds, beautiful mountains, amazing star gazing, clean air and Marathon is a great little ranching town with nice friendly people.
The Unique Benefits at this House
La Esmeralda is a great old house with all the modern conveniences and comfort. The house is a lot of fun with great views and feels remote from neighbors. The front porch faces away from the street so it is very private. The landscaping if mostly natural grasses with agaves and cactus. I am in the design business so the house has been furnished with interesting art and furniture. I also love to cook so the kitchen has everything you need. La Esmeralda is not your typical rental. La Esmeralda is featured in Southern Living Magazine's January 2011 issue.
Owner's Map of Marathon
I am a native Texan but now live in California. I have a background in magazine publishing and now own a retail shop that offers architecture and design books, home furnishings and gifts in Solana Beach Ca. named SoLo. I owned an independent bookstore in Del Mar Ca. for 13 years named Esmeralda, hence the name for my vacation home in Marathon.
Property Photos
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- Front of La Esmeralda - Marathon Vacation Rental
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- Back of house faces street - Marathon Vacation Rental
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- Screened in porch - Marathon Vacation Rental
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- Living room
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- Living room
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- Master bedroom
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- Guest bedroom
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- Kitchen
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- Dining area
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- Eat in Kitchen
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- Outdoor shower
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- Glider on porch
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- Firepit and BBQ
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- Fish pond
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- Living Room
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- Sunrise view from house
Traveler Reviews (14)
Fabulous House
Guest: Kirste
(San Antonio)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
This is one of the loveliest vacation homes we have ever visited. We enjoyed preparing meals in the kitchen, time with the wonderful books and music, and the majestic scenery and setting of West Texas. Every aspect of the home is designed to make you feel welcome and relax. The decorating is incredible and we loved every detail of the house and our entire trip. Can't wait to return!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Peaceful Desert Oasis
Guest: pam
(San Antonio, Tx)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
We throughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Having rented many of the vacation properties in and around Marathon I can say this was our best experience. The house is very well cared for and is perfect for catching up on your reading, napping, cooking, painting, whatever floats your boat. The beds are great, and plenty of nice linens, pillows, and all the comforts of home. It's perfect.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
We hated to leave!
Guest: Melinda
(Lubbock, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/14/11
My writing partner and I spent a long weekend here, and could not have been more pleased. We loved everything about the house. The libraries - book, movie, music - were varied and fun to explore. The house's eclectic furnishings were charming and we found treasures everywhere. The screened porch makes a perfect place to sit and write. And to watch sunrises. The kitchen porch offers a great view of sunsets. We had everything we needed to make our stay perfect, and there was even a bottle of wine to welcome us to the house. Both of us are planning return visits. There is plenty to do in Marathon - wander around the Gage Gardens and the Gage Hotel. Have pizza at Guzzi Pizza. Have a drink (or several) at the White Elephant. Have a nice dinner at the 12 Gage Restaurant. Check out the town's cemetery. Or: don't do anything! It's a great place to relax in, to watch the sun and moon rise and set. To look at the stars. To listen to the birds, the trains, the wind.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Memorial Day Weekend 2011
Guest: Frank
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our 4 day visit over Memorial Day weekend. We especially enjoyed the sunrises while drinking our coffee on the screen porch. The house is comfortable and quiet. We used Marathon as our base to explore Big Bend and Marfa, and it is our favorite place to stay in the area.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Perfect Getaway
Guest: none
(Austin)
Date of Stay: 05/02/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
We had a wonderful time staying at this remarkable old house and seeing the Big Bend Country. There are so many charming things to appreciate at this house....our favorites being the extensive book collection and watching and noting the many varieties of birds at the pond. We look forward to going back again!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
So wonderful!
Guest: Whitney C.
(Central Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
We had such a great time staying at La Esmeralda. The house was wonderful, the location is perfect and everyone in Marathon was amazing. We cannot wait to return!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Loved the house!
Guest: The Harris Family from Rockwall
(Rockwall)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/21/11
This house has so much character! All of us, my husband and our two teenage daughters looked forward to going back to the house each day to unwind. Our dinners on the porch were awesome. The selection of books kept us all entertained. We look forward to coming back. We would recommend staying here to anyone.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Loved the house!
Guest: The Harris Family from Rockwall
(Rockwall)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/21/11
This house has so much character! All of us, my husband and our two teenage daughters looked forward to going back to the house each day to unwind. Our dinners on the porch were awesome. The selection of books kept us all entertained. We look forward to coming back. We would recommend staying here to anyone.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
What a Dollhouse!
Guest: Marty
(New Braunfels, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 12/28/10
I loved, loved, loved this place. I cannot say enough great things about my stay at La Esmerelda! This house has everything and most of all, a wonderful sense by the art, books and personal touches that you are staying in the vacation home of someone really cool. I cannot wait to go back.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Peaceful reprive with distinctive aestetic sensibility
Guest: Sunshine
(San Antonio, TX )
Date of Stay: 09/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
We didn't want to leave. For a busy and constantly 'connected' couple in desperate need of a vacation - this escape to isolation was perfection. The owners distinctive style and phenomenal library were a source of inspiration while completing our own home addition plans. Which, while not a planned activity for our time away - was easily completed while left with the time to reflect and be creative. La Esmerelda was good for the soul. Our lazy great danes happily lounged on the screened in porch where we both enjoyed talking away into the late evening. Thank you for sharing your home. It rejuvenated all my senses.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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