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The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fort Davis, TX
  • Place, Overland Trail Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Davis Mountains State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, McDonald Observatory
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!

Directly facing majestic Sleeping Lion mountain, and an easy walk from downtown Fort Davis, the historic accommodations of Casa Hermosa Starlight provide the ideal home base for your west Texas adventures. We’re pet friendly, so bring the pooch.

Stretch out and relax with all the comforts. The Starlight offers two bedrooms with one queen-size and one double bed, a full bath, a living area, and a full kitchen. Flat-screen TV with complimentary Netflix, and free wireless. Or simply watch the light change on the mountain from your front-porch rocker!

It's the best of all worlds for your getaway. You're in town, so you're not subject to being stranded in a remote location if the elements turn against you. You can stroll and dine and shop and soak up the unique character of Fort Davis, and you're a quick drive from Texas' most dramatic mountain vistas. Fifteen breathtaking miles from the McDonald Observatory. Twenty miles from the art Mecca of Marfa. Thirty-two miles from a refreshing swim in the spring-fed mountain pool at Balmorhea. You're surrounded by history both inside--in a past life, Casa Hermosa served our country as a barracks for Army Air Force pilots during World War I---and outside--the rocks on our mountains are 500 million years old, and once served as hiding places for Apache and Comanche warriors.

If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to making you feel welcome.

The Casa Hermosa is an original adobe structure in the old town of Fort Davis. The home consists of 2 independent units, The Starlight, and The King Suite. Each space has its own covered patio, private entrance, dedicated parking, and grill. This listing is solely for the Starlight.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please throw all dirty towels into the provided hamper.
Please throw all trash away into the provided trash cans.
Please clean up your dishes.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3452930
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Fort Davis

Located in Fort Davis, this vacation home is in the mountains. McDonald Observatory and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden are local attractions and Château Wright Winery is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda.
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Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

  • Overland Trail Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Davis Mountains State Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • McDonald Observatory - 25 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Balmorhea State Park - 36 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RNR Smokehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rendezvous - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sky Island Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Bentley's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fort Davis Drug Store - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! on Jul 26, 2026 start from $212, 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 The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Overland Trail Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fort Davis National Historic Site. Davis Mountains State Park and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for West Texas adventures! Kitchen with all the basics, great porch, and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Place for the size.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kari R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was cute and cozy. It needs a bit of updating, but its quiet, has a good view, and a great view of the night sky.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Air Conditioning was efficient and kitchen had all the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2026
Thank you for choosing us! Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute two bedroom with good AC and full kitchen with decent cookware. Checked the boxes for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jocelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute two bedroom house was the perfect place for our adventure at the state park. Thanks for the use of your house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This pet friendly property offered us a base camp with easy access to Davis Mountains State Park, chihuahuan desert research institute, Alpine, and Marfa. The property was well kept and the beds were comfortable. I haven’t seen a night sky that big since the Omani desert. Plenty of deer and javelinas around dusk every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 and dog had a great and comfortable stay at the casita. We spent 3 nights at the property and were very pleased with all the amenities that were available to us such as the kitchen and even down to the shampoo & conditioner available to us. If you want solitude and the quiet of West Texas this is the way to go. Beds were comfortable and air conditioner was much appreciated during our rather warm Christmas. Thank you again, The Weiss Family.
Macdonald Observatory
Sunset at Ft. Davis
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was super cute and comfortable! Pet and family friendly. We were traveling with our dog and two kids (ages 8 & 6). Host was kind and easy to communicate with. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda S.

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

Excellent Stay

Enjoyed our visit. Lodging is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2024
Thanks so much! We're glad that you enjoyed it as much as we do. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, clean and quaint home yet again this year my stay was just perfect. Thank you for offering such great accommodations in lovely Fort Davis!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great place

Everything was great! Awesome house, awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
Thanks Eric. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Cute homey feels

This house was so cute and we really enjoyed our stay. It's really peaceful and conveniently located close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us Shannon. We hope that you can come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay and had zero issues with the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
Love to hear it! We hope that you visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Fort Davis - Casa Hermosa

Quiet neighborhood, very clean space, just as advertised. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Excellent

A perfect spot to stay and be near so many adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 23, 2023
There is so much to explore! Thanks for staying with us. Y'all are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

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

Everything you need

We stayed in this rental for a couple nights on a long road trip. It had everything we needed and was quite comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Great place!

Very clean! So easy to check in and out. Quiet! Loved our stay, will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
Thanks Cynthia. We hope that you can come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Tres Amigas/Golden Girls

This property was wonderful! We were comfortable and close to everything we wanted to do. We highly recommend this property and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that you can come back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

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

Return to ft davis

Love coming back - it’s a beautiful area. Very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
Thanks Celia. We hope you can make it back again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

marlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small home with very comfortable beds. The house is directly across the street from the local high school. Lots of goat heads/stickers in the yard made it unusable for the doggie, had to walk the neighborhood instead. With everything considered, I would stay here again. Matt was very responsive to questions. We love Fort Davis and all the things to do in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Beat the heat

Nice place. Good location.good communication. Great weather
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2023
Thank you. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great location in Ft Davis

Did the job. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
Thank you for choosing us!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jane Ann K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were issues with the cottage, but I informed the owner and was compensated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2025
We appreciate being informed about the experience. We weren't contacted about this until 3 days after checkout. We were informed that there were some sticky spots on the floor, the fridge was dirty, and there was a hair in the tub. This was unacceptable on our end, and none of these things are considered up to our standards. The short of it is that there was oversight on our part that led to this because of a separate issue we were having in the adjacent unit. If this had been brought to our attention in real time, someone would have been sent over immediately to remedy the situation. But since we weren’t informed until days after checkout, the only option available to us in order to remedy the situation was to give a refund for the cleaning charges. The guest was in touch with us at two different times during the stay and never made a mention of any issues. We strive to do our best. We ourselves are fellow travelers, and we understand what it's like to find yourself in a less-than-ideal environment after a long day of traveling. Now, the fact that one should even have to deal with it at all is unacceptable. But unfortunately, things do happen from time to time. We've been hosting for almost 3 years now, the entire time with our fabulous cleaning crew, and we appreciate all of their hard work. And they are as embarrassed as we are to find this 1 star review.

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Hoopengardner

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My wife and I, (Matt & Beth) live in Austin,TX. We enjoy cooking(eating!), traveling, music, friends, and family. We love to be in Ft. Davis!

Why they chose this property

A beautiful view of Sleeping Lion. Everything you might need is within walking distance. Coffee, groceries, package store, and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Our property is cool, clean, and comfortable. Come stay in an original adobe structure w/ modern amenities.

Languages:

English

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