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Historic Store & Basecamp for Fort Davis, Marfa, Alpine and all things Far West

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A brick building with a blue door, two windows, and a porch with two chairs.
A red bookshelf filled with books and a framed newspaper.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large rug.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a black coffee table, and a red patterned rug. There is a wooden dining table with red chairs and a blue door in the background.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Fort Davis, TX
  • Place, Overland Trail Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Davis National Historic Site
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Davis Mountains State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Historic Store & Basecamp for Fort Davis, Marfa, Alpine and all things Far West

Plan the ultimate Far West Texas adventure at The Outpost, a beautifully restored historic stamp shop in the heart of Fort Davis. Once a local landmark, this unique building has been transformed into a spacious, modern retreat while preserving its authentic frontier character. Whether you are trekking through Big Bend, stargazing at McDonald Observatory, or exploring Marfa and Alpine, this is your perfect high-desert home base. Enjoy morning coffee with a direct view of Sleeping Lion Mountain, then walk to Main Street for dinner—you truly have the best seat in town!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 5112514vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Davis

Fort Davis is home to this holiday home. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and McDonald Observatory are local attractions and Château Wright Winery is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

  • Overland Trail Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Davis Mountains State Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • McDonald Observatory - 24 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Balmorhea State Park - 35 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rendezvous - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪RNR Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sky Island Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Bentley's - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Store & Basecamp for Fort Davis, Marfa, Alpine and all things Far West pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Store & Basecamp for Fort Davis, Marfa, Alpine and all things Far West?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Store & Basecamp for Fort Davis, Marfa, Alpine and all things Far West?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Store & Basecamp for Fort Davis, Marfa, Alpine and all things Far West located?

Situated in Fort Davis, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Overland Trail Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fort Davis National Historic Site and Davis Mountains State Park. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and Château Wright Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the house
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous visit at the Outpost. It was super clean, had everything we needed. It was perfect for our family of 5 and would have fit more if needed. I highly recommend. It was a great place to visit - so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so charming. It was roomy for our extended family. We used the kitchen a lot while we were there and it had all the equipment we needed. The bathroom was spacious. We spent time on the front porch watching the sun rise each morning. The place was centrally located for all local activities.The host was super responsive to all our questions and all communication was met in a timely manner.I would highly recommend this place for a family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

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