Snake Bite Saloon a downtown historic beauty

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
A bar with wooden bar tops, stools, and a variety of bottles.
A four-poster bed with a dark headboard and ornate posts, a wooden dresser with multiple drawers, and a television on a stand.
A cozy living room with two brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a cowhide rug, a chandelier, a Coors Light sign, a cow skull, and a landscape painting.
A cozy living room with a large painting, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Marathon, TX
  • Place, Sul Ross State University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Big Bend
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Kokernot Field
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Twin Beds

Living Room 2 Area

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the neighborhood

Marathon

Marathon is home to this vacation home. Local points of interest include Mount Ord.
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Marathon, TX

What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 34 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Kiowa Gallery - 36 min drive - 64.1 km
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 37 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Kokernot Field - 39 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Shipman Park - 40 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • Midland Intl. Airport (MAF) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪V6 Coffee Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪12 Gage Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guzzi Pizza - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Snake Bite Saloon a downtown historic beauty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Snake Bite Saloon a downtown historic beauty?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snake Bite Saloon a downtown historic beauty on Nov 22, 2026 start from $546, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Snake Bite Saloon a downtown historic beauty?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snake Bite Saloon a downtown historic beauty?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snake Bite Saloon a downtown historic beauty located?

Situated in Marathon, this vacation home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Sul Ross State University, Sul Ross Desk, and Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!Would definitely recommend to anyone considering.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty cool place in downtown Marathon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don’t do this property justice. Loved all the details, kids had a great time. Location is perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun & unique stay

This place is unique and is so fun. Location can’t be any better!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay to enjoy Big Bend and Marathon

We had a great time! Perfect location for food and access to Big Bend. The host was great. The property was a unique and fun place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Famioy fun

We had a wonderful family trip with comfortable spaces for lounging, games and meals. Wonderful host and property manager. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very nice and twice as big as I expected. Location was 100 ft from the Gage hotel , restaurants and White Buffalo bar. Great memories, we will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guest

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our husbands especially enjoyed hanging out in the saloon. It was a truly amazing experience staying there. The rental is older and a bit quirky, which we expected, but overall it was clean and comfortable. The only thing that was a problem was the convenience store next door keeps their lights on in the patio area all night. The thin plastic shades did not keep out the lights. I would suggest adding black out shades or drapes to the rooms that face the patio area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soooo much fun!!

Such a fun place to stay! It’s not everyday you get to hang out in an old saloon and also stay in back when the day is done. A trip we’ll never forget. We are so thankful for all the hard work you put in to refurbishing a landmark for all to enjoy. What an experience. We are grateful for the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

COOL PLACE

Really cool place! We enjoyed our stay. Prices in the town are equivalent to Disney Land, very expensive. I would suggest going to Alpine for food/groceries, gas etc. or bring your own! We paid $85 for breakfast at the Oasis Cafe and $70 for 2- 18 packs of Coors at French Grocery, NO ICE either. Anyway, besides that, the house was great! And the owners went above and beyond with the extras. I wasn’t really sure about the checkout procedure because I couldn’t find it anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing VRBO for a small group.

A+ location. We had 8 in our party while beds for everybody. Right across from Gage gardens and next to the cafe and French Grocer. Lots of games available to play. Heat worked great (December visit). Teens and grown ups liked playing bartender. Fun decor. Parking out back or on the street was great. Nice sound system. Went to the RV park for a star party and lived that part of our visit. No complaints. Would stay again. I recommend keeping shoes on while inside on those historic wood floors (two kids got slivers before we all got our shoes back on). Looks like it may have a steam shower but couldn’t figure out how to turn it on. Saw that the building is up for sale so not sure how long this amazing VRBO opportunity will continue to be available. Book it while you can!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay for a night or 2. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and memorable

My daughter and her two little girls and husband, my son and her two boys and I had a fabulous time. The saloon was a perfect family play area, complete with a pool table, cowboy hats and guns ven badges for the little sheriffs. The big steel safe even had fake money for a bank rubbery. We had fun role playing and the kids were served apple cider at the bar while we played cards. The kitchen was well stocked with everything, couldn’t find a big bowl so we left our glass one for the next guests. Didn’t find a toaster, but maybe we didn’t look hard enough. The only request to the owner was to remove the AC from the back bedroom window as there was a very cold draft coming through the foam and through the AC vent. We also had hung blankets over the other windows to keep out the draft. Maybe having more blankets might be good also. Overall, everyone said this was one of the most memorable Thanksgiving family gatherings ever!!! Very thankful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable Marathon Stay

To be in Marathon is itself a gift, but to have your own saloon is perfection. This property had enough space so that our kiddos could be quietly tucked into bed while their parents played bartender in the pub. It was lots of fun and close enough to the grocery store, the sights of Marathon, and Big Bend. We had amazing sunsets every night to boot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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