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Casita on Arabella Mountain

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Room
Queen bed and Lazy-Boy Slumber-Aire sleeper sofa.
Queen bed
Sofa and recliner
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fort Davis, TX
  • Davis Mountains State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • McDonald Observatory
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Casita on Arabella Mountain

Guest (studio) casita located on Arabella Mtn. in Limpia Crossing, 9 miles from Fort Davis and 8 miles from McDonald Observatory. Cools mornings, pleasant afternoons. The casita has everything you need to get away from it all. Sleep in or have early coffee and watch the wildlife. One can choose to have dinner in town or cook and have a quiet dinner in the casita. Star gazing is beautiful here in the Davis Mountains.

The casita has kitchen/dining area with seating for 4, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot. Large walk-in shower with towels, soap, shampoo, hair dryer. Queen bed and a queen Lazy-Boy Slumber Aire sofa sleeper with linens, blankets, pillows. TV with DVD player with DVD's available and DISH TV. Cell phone booster to improve cell service. Playing cards and jigsaw puzzles, books on the area and astronomy available for guests to use. Washer and dryer. Small BBQ grill for your use.

Guests have access to the casita and are able to hike up Arabella Mountain if desired.

Property manager

Deanna Hebert
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Fort Davis

Located in Fort Davis, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Davis Mountains State Park and local attractions include McDonald Observatory and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and cycling.
Map
Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

  • Davis Mountains State Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • McDonald Observatory - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Overland Trail Museum - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden - 29 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bear Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Star Date Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Poco Mexico - ‬60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita on Arabella Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita on Arabella Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita on Arabella Mountain?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita on Arabella Mountain located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Davis Mountains State Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of McDonald Observatory and Fort Davis National Historic Site. Rattlers & Reptiles and Overland Trail Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, very clean, beautiful views
My brother, cousin and I picked this cabin as a base for our 4-day adventure motorcycle rides through the beautiful Fort Davis - Presidio - Big Bend area. This place was the PERFECT place. Night sky star gazing is wonderful. Additionally, this cabin is situated such that you get amazing sunrise AND sunset views. The cabin is pristinely clean, has everything we needed, and the hosts were wonderful. Both of the husband/wife team stopped by to check on us at check-in and again mid-way through our stay. They are the quintessential all-American, nice couple. I give this place my highest recommendation. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and experience
This was the perfect size and location for our trip to Ft. Davis.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully Clean and Cute
This is a very clean casita and had everything we needed and more! The hostess is wonderful, and furnished the casita with so many helpful extras such as books, maps, and more. It is in a perfect location for visiting Davis Mountains National Park and the McDonald Observatory.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Our stay at the Casita was amazing! It was everything we hoped for. The host provided all the expected amenities and more! The property was beautiful and exquisitely maintained as well. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location near Ft Davis.
Good location. Not far off main road. Reasonable price and had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, cozy, and clean
This is a great place for visiting the observatory only 10 minutes away or trekking into Ft Davis and the surrounding country.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

D D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Casita
We enjoyed our stay in this Casita. It was very clean and comfortable. We had a large living space and the kitchen had everything we needed. Our host was very helpful and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Mountainside Getaway
Cozy little house on the side of a mountain! Comfy bed and pillows, nice sized shower so you don't bump your elbows, and far away from any road noise. The neighborhood is Dark Sky friendly, so it's a perfect place to sit outside and see the stars. Building is situated so you get a wonderful view of sunrises and sunsets and, if you're lucky, get to see a storm at the top of the mountain across the valley. We also got to see aoudad, deer, a tarantula crossing the road, and a coyote. The host is welcoming and easy to contact if you need anything. I wish we could have stayed longer! We're both looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
This was a great place to stay for peace & quiet in the Fort Davis area and easily accessible. The casita was very clean, spacious, well equipped and had two very comfortable beds. It's very close to the state park as well as the observatory, which is a great place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wake up to a mountain sunrise
We could have chosen to stay in town in a motel room but luckily I found Casita Arabella on a mountainside at 2900’ with living room/bedroom, a spacious dining and well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, plus birds and deer on the mountain. No near neighbors, no noise, nice swivel-mounted tv.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Well kept roomy casita. Equipped with everything we needed. Nice and private with great views. The muffins were delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoying the Davis Mountains
A nice property for a couple with a good location on the scenic loop. Great views of surrounding mountains. A good mountain to climb right behind the casita. Casita is well equipped and comfortable. Covered patio on the side was nice. Hosts very friendly and available as needed for questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the view from the house. Very peaceful. The inside of the house was well maintained and cozy. The people who owned the house were very friendly and nice. I would would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the comforts of home
This was the perfect place for us. Cozy and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful. Spectacular view. Beautiful weather and pictures. Visits by birds, Javelina and rabbits. Sights to visit. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely hideaway in the Davis Mountains.
We wanted to be out of the crowds yet near enough to Big Bend, Marfa, and surrounding areas. We found a perfect apartment-style hideaway on Davis Mountain. Big Bend was an easy 2-hour drive away, through magnificent country. Easy to find, the cottage was clean and good order. There was coffee, tea, pots and pans for cooking if we desired. 2 huge muffins greeted our arrival and were the perfect start to the next day's journey to Big Bend. The bed was comfortable; the bathroom, spacious and clean, with a walk-in shower. We will look forward to going back to take in more of the sites we missed this time around. It is an ideal location -- easy to get to and comfortably quiet. The hosts checked on us when we arrived and left us alone with their phone #s "just in case." We highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Casita
We had a lovely stay at this property! The property was comfortable and had everything we needed. The owners were available if needed. The sunrise was beautiful, the stars were spectacular and the property has several resources that talk about the area. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY NICE "HIDEAWAY"
Great location. Conveniently located to McDonald's Observatory, Davis Mt. State Park and a pleasant drive to Terlingua. We should have planned more time to see more of the area. We will probably return with an expanded "to do" list. The Casita was well stocked, clean, and a fun place to stay. Excellent privacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunrises oh my
We had a great stay at the Casita. The place was clean and cozy. Deanna was very welcoming. Entire checkin/out process was easy peasy, the muffins were delish :), and the surises were spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Retreat
Quiet with beautiful views of mtns. Very nice hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Get Away
We so much enjoyed our stay at the Casita! Everything was perfect -from the beautiful view, the wildlife, the hummingbirds and the pleasant weather. The Casita is also supplied with everything you may need or want during your stay. Thank you Deanna & Lonnie!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glynda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We enjoyed our stay very much! The house was clean and well maintained. The mountain views were lovely. We came to enjoy the Hummingbird migration through the Ft. Davis area. Not only did the hosts hang up hummingbird feeders so we could watch them from our windows, they contacted a neighbor who had feeders also.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowboy tear
Deanna and her husband were great hosts. Checked in on us to see if we were enjoying our stay and we needed additional towels. We wanted for nothing as our stay was great and the Casita on Arabella was clean and peaceful. Can’t wait to come back. Close to Ft Davis town. Beautiful weather and views at night and in the morning. Thank you Deanna.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
Very happy with our accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

courtney m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mcdonald observatory
Great location for our hikes and visit to the star party!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
We loved our stay at the Casita! Pretty spot with lots of wildlife. Javalenas and Barbary sheep in the yard. House was located in spot where it was easy to get to fun activities. Casita was clean, well stocked with everything needed for a fun stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deanna Hebert

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We are a semi-retired couple who love to travel. We moved to Fort Davis in 2013 from south of Houston. We also own an ice cream shop located in a Burlington Northern Caboose and an antique shop.

Why they chose this property

The Casita has everything you need for a short or extended stay. It is quiet and the views are beautiful.

Languages:

English

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