Location: Marathon, Big Bend Country, Texas, USA (Big Bend, Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
La Esmeralda is a 100 year old wood railroad 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 D's for breakfast or lunch, dinner at the Famous Borro Bar sometimes with live music. 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
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- 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 Deposit
$60 Cleaning Fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
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.
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 of 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.
Property Photos
- Front of La Esmeralda - Marathon Vacation Rental
- Back of house - Marathon Vacation Rental
- Screened in porch - Marathon Vacation Rental
- Living room
- Living room
- Master bedroom
- Guest bedroom
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Eat in Kitchen
- Outdoor shower
- Glider on porch
- Firepit and BBQ
- Fish pond
- Living Room
- Sunrise view from house
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