Marathon Texas - Gateway to the Big Bend
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
This is the house to truly enjoy the laid back attitude and quietness of the Big Bend region in Far West Texas.
It is one of the original Sears and Roebuck houses, delivered to Marathon by train in the 1920's. Two years ago it was remodeled to allow for a spacious kitchen and family room, with all new appliances, including the washer and dryer in the laundry room. On a corner lot and with a large fenced backyard, the BlueGreen House is within walking distance of the entire town of Marathon. Please note that there is no TV in the house; few households in Marathon seem to use much TV, for various reasons. Both bedrooms have new AC units, although for much of the year the open windows and fresh air are preferable.
The town of Marathon (population around 350) is a great place to explore the Big Bend region, because of it's close proximity to the National Park and the other area towns. Most visitors find far more to see and do here than the average vacation time allows.
Hope you enjoy your visit.
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Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
- Double Beds (2)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
Amenities
- Garage
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
- Peace and Quiet
Outdoor Features
- Lanai / Gazebo
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Shuffleboard
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Cycling
- Rafting
Other Activities
- Big Bend National Park Big Bend Ranch State Park
Reviews
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Loved our stay in Marathon
Loved our stay in Marathon
- Guest Jim & Anita
- Date of stay 06/14/12
- Review Submitted 06/30/12
We had a great week in Marathon, staying at the BlueGreen house. The house was very comfortable and we enjoyed having a full kitchen to cook a few meals. We chose the house because we could bring our spoiled little weiner dogs along and they had a good time too. In fact, we liked the town so much that we plan to move there. What more can we say?Recommended for: Pet owners, age 55+.
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Wonderful place for a getaway
Wonderful place for a getaway
- Guest Angie
- Date of stay 11/22/11
- Review Submitted 11/28/11
My family wanted a unique Thanksgiving holiday, and we found it at the Blue-Green house in Marathon. The location of the house made it easy to explore Marathon while giving us the quiet getaway we were looking for. This cute cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and was the perfect base for sightseeing around the Big Bend area. We were particularly happy to find a rental that was so accommodating of our 3 year old dog. We're already looking forward to our next trip!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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Cute house, cute town!
Cute house, cute town!
- Guest Caryn
- Date of stay 12/27/09
- Review Submitted 09/14/10
My husband and I stayed here for a week between Xmas and New Years and we loved the town, loved the house! Marathon is a great location to check out all of the surrounding towns - Marfa, Alpine, Ft. Davis - but enjoy the solitude of the small, secluded town of Marathon. The house is older, but updated with all of the amenities you need - highly recommended!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.
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Rates
$165/night (2 night minimum) $65 cleaning fee Pet charge of $25 animal. Weekly Rate $950.00 Brewster County Hotel Tax 13% of total bill
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: I have been living in Marathon and the Big Bend region for almost six years. Moved here from Austin, Texas. I own the 'Famous Burro' Restaurant & Bar here in Marathon. See you soon. Neil Chavigny
Why the Owner Chose Marathon:
This house was originally purchased as a guest house for family and friends.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
House is completely remodeled in 2007.
Contact us
- Primary: (432) 386-4439
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Famous Burro Restaurant
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