Location: Alpine, Big Bend Country, Texas, USA (Alpine, Texas is in the Heart of the Texas Big Bend Country)
Accommodations: Adobe Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Accommodations: Beautifully restored Historic Adobe House with patio, desert container garden and mountain views. Full kitchen with Viking and GE Monogram appliances, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. + queen sleeper. Sleeps up to 4 adults in comfort and style.
In Spanish, Cinco Estrellas means Five Stars. That’s the ambience and the experience we’re aiming for. So, if you’re a connoisseur of charming getaways looking to explore the Big Bend Country, enjoy Marfa’s mysterious lights, contemporary art galleries and upscale eateries, gaze at the universe at the McDonald Observatory, soak up the history and charm of Ft. Davis or if you’re looking for a serene, regenerative place to start (or finish) your great American novel, this may be just the place for you.
The owners are artists and designers Kathy and Lionel Sosa, who restored the cottage and decorated it in a style she calls “West Texas Hacienda”. It’s a style that pays homage to the blended cultures of the Texas-Mexico borderland. And when you fall in love with the art, textiles, bedding or decorative accents (which we predict you will) you’ll be in luck. Much of it is for sale and Kathy would love for you to take a piece of Cinco Estrellas home with you.
The county seat of Brewster County, Texas, Alpine has historically been the center of commercial and social life for the Big Bend Region….and Cinco Estrellas is just steps from everything! A block from the Amtrak station, 1-6 blocks from great eating, drinking, grocery shopping, a fitness center, Aveda concept salon, Sul Ross University facilities, a beautiful bookstore and (what must be) the world’s most extensive hardware store. Alpine’s 4500 foot elevation means an average July-August high of 89 degrees with after dark temperatures averaging a brisk & refreshing 65.
Best of all, Cinco Estrellas is just a block from Historic Murphy Street…where you’ll find fabulous interior Mexican cuisine at Talgar’s, delightful and distinctive art at reknowned Texas artist Tom Curry’s gallery and The Murphy Street Raspa Company…where you can enjoy snowcones and ice cream in summer, Mexican chocolate in winter, and great coffee and free Wi-Fi year round.
For your entertainment pleasure Cinco Estrellas features a library of books by our favorite Texas authors as well as books on West Texas and Adobe architecture and décor, plus a DVD Player and West Texas Movie Library that includes movies filmed in or about the region: Giant, There Will be Blood, No Country for Old Men, Dancer, Texas, pop. 81, Paris Texas, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, Lonesome Dove & The Last Picture Show and assorted westerns.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air and Heat
- Linens Provided: Luxurious Robes, Too!
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace: Cozy Fireplace in Dining Area.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed: Sofa in Living Area Converts to a Comfortable Queen Bed.
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library: DVD Library of Films Made in or About the Area, Plus Some of the Owners Personal Favorites: No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, Lonesome Dove, the Last Picture Show, Dancer, Texas, Pop. 81, Appaloosa, 3:10 to Yuma, Thelma and Louise
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Cook's Kitchen with Viking Range and a Large Kitchen Island....a Delight to Cook in!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- Romantic "West Texas Hacienda" Decor. Outdoor Fire Pit, Stocked with Wood, Art, Vintage and Home Textiles and Decorative Accents, Most of Which Are Available for Purchase.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Within an hour and a half or less of: Big Bend National Park, Balmorhea State Park (with the world's largest crystal clear spring fed pool), Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center, McDonald Obervatory (to see the famouse Texas night sky in detail), Davis Mountains State Park, Annie Riggs Musuem, Chihuahuan Desert Institute and Natural Gardens, and the Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Area.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Apr-Dec ................................ $200/night (3 night min)
Holidays, Weekends and Special Events .. $225/night
Stays of 1-2 nights .................... $225/night .. $1250/week .. $2850/month
Jan-Mar ................................ $175/night (3 night min)
Holidays and Special Events ............ $195/night .. $1000/week .. $2500/month
Weekends are 2 night minimum. Holidays and special events are a 3 night minimum.
Additional charges: 13% tax and a $70 cleaning fee. 50% deposit is required upon
reservation, payment must be received in full 30 days prior to arrival to confirm.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
My husband and I are artists and I am an interior decorator who loves to save and restore old buildings. We live and paint in a farmhouse in Floresville, Texas and operate an art gallery in the Lavaca Historic neighborhood in downtown San Antonio. We'd heard about West Texas for ages before we made our first visit there 5 years ago for an art show I had at a wonderful place called "Bread and Breakfast".. WE began to visit more often when my husband's daughter moved to Alpine to open the Murphy Street Raspa Company and we were soon smitten with the stars, the mountains, the climate (so much cooler than San Antonio...brisk nights and mornings even in the dead of summer!) the history and character of the place, and the people. This town in the perfect homebase to explore the regional sights... Big Bend National Park, Historic Ft. Davis, the MacDonald Observatory, Marathon and Marfa....none of which are more than a 25 minute drive from our front door.
The Unique Benefits of this Adobe Cottage
Cinco Estrellas (which means Five Stars in English) is just a block from the Amtrak train station and within walking distance of lots of great eating and drinking! It's a short walk to the greatest hardware store in West Texas and the most charming bookstore (maybe on earth) and the most luscious home-baked cinnamon rolls you ever tasted with the best coffee too...and just steps from award winning snow cones and ice cream. There's a mountain view from our back porch... which is a great place to sit with a cup of coffee and enjoy the brisk mornings or make a fire in the fire pit on a cold winter's night.
Property Photos
- - Alpine, Texas Vacation Cottage with Mountain Views Near Shopping
- - Alpine, Texas Vacation Cottage with Mountain Views Near Shopping
- - Alpine, Texas Vacation Cottage with Mountain Views Near Shopping
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