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The Dragonfly Cottage - Downtown
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 161 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Alpine, TX
- Place, Big Bend Regional Medical Center2 min walk
- Place, Kiowa Gallery3 min walk
- Place, Sul Ross State University15 min walk
- Airport, Marfa, TX (MRF)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Garden
About this property
The Dragonfly Cottage - Downtown
Tiny Cottage - Located in the heart of downtown Alpine, Texas, this separate, diminutive cottage (1 room and bath) was a teeny office (168sf) back in the day! The bed is only a 3/4 bed ( wider than a twin, but less wide than a double)!
The TINY cottage is situated downtown, behind the locally owned salon and barber shop, Americana. Enjoy the Backyard, adjacent to the Dragonfly Cottage!
Hidden right in the middle of downtown, these guest cottages were formerly the secret hideaways of various owners, luminaries, celebrities, and occasional scalawags.
This tiny guest cottage is a great budget friendly alternative! The cottage sleeps two very friendly folks, or a single. This unit was actually the old doc's private, stand alone office behind his home and next to his hospital (the home is now Americana Salon, and the hospital is an office building)...best trip to the doctor's office you will ever have, possibly! Note that the cottage IS TINY, and has a 3/4 size bed! The bath has a generous size shower!
DIRECTIONS - The Dragonfly Cottage is located behind the Americana Hotel. It is a tiny freestanding building with the numbers 104 in gold on the front.
You have access to everything in the unit as well as the large courtyard outside adjacent to the Lofts accommodations.
A key code makes self check-in simple!
Alpine is located at "the hub of the wheel" and the neighboring communities of Marfa (West/huge minimalist art scene:Donald Judd), Marathon (East/Gage Hotel), Fort Davis (North: McDonald's Observatory/Historic Fort) are approx. 20 minutes away in any given direction.
-Sul Ross State University is about 8 blocks east on Holland
-There are also some great hiking trails behind the university that give you an amazing 360 view of the country (15-20 minutes up)
-Star Gazing party at McDonald's Observatory in Fort Davis about 45 minutes away.
-Big Bend National Park/the Mexican border are about 45 minutes south.
-Amtrak Train is just a block away
All you'll need is your two front feet to explore the cute shops and restaurants in town.
The train rolls through town a few times a day. It can be a bit noisy, but ear plugs are provided with each stay for those who are light sleepers!
Pet friendly - $40 flat rate pet fee.
**Please Note** Pets may not be left unattended in rooms if they cause noise or disturb the peace by barking. Thank you!
Additional fees will apply if pets cause damage to the rooms.
Please wash dishes - $15 additional cleaning fee if dirty dishes are left.
No smoking (of ANY SUBSTANCE) in unit. A charge of $100 will be added for smoking in the lofts.
Please be mindful of your neighbors.
Otherwise, have a great time!
The TINY cottage is situated downtown, behind the locally owned salon and barber shop, Americana. Enjoy the Backyard, adjacent to the Dragonfly Cottage!
Hidden right in the middle of downtown, these guest cottages were formerly the secret hideaways of various owners, luminaries, celebrities, and occasional scalawags.
This tiny guest cottage is a great budget friendly alternative! The cottage sleeps two very friendly folks, or a single. This unit was actually the old doc's private, stand alone office behind his home and next to his hospital (the home is now Americana Salon, and the hospital is an office building)...best trip to the doctor's office you will ever have, possibly! Note that the cottage IS TINY, and has a 3/4 size bed! The bath has a generous size shower!
DIRECTIONS - The Dragonfly Cottage is located behind the Americana Hotel. It is a tiny freestanding building with the numbers 104 in gold on the front.
You have access to everything in the unit as well as the large courtyard outside adjacent to the Lofts accommodations.
A key code makes self check-in simple!
Alpine is located at "the hub of the wheel" and the neighboring communities of Marfa (West/huge minimalist art scene:Donald Judd), Marathon (East/Gage Hotel), Fort Davis (North: McDonald's Observatory/Historic Fort) are approx. 20 minutes away in any given direction.
-Sul Ross State University is about 8 blocks east on Holland
-There are also some great hiking trails behind the university that give you an amazing 360 view of the country (15-20 minutes up)
-Star Gazing party at McDonald's Observatory in Fort Davis about 45 minutes away.
-Big Bend National Park/the Mexican border are about 45 minutes south.
-Amtrak Train is just a block away
All you'll need is your two front feet to explore the cute shops and restaurants in town.
The train rolls through town a few times a day. It can be a bit noisy, but ear plugs are provided with each stay for those who are light sleepers!
Pet friendly - $40 flat rate pet fee.
**Please Note** Pets may not be left unattended in rooms if they cause noise or disturb the peace by barking. Thank you!
Additional fees will apply if pets cause damage to the rooms.
Please wash dishes - $15 additional cleaning fee if dirty dishes are left.
No smoking (of ANY SUBSTANCE) in unit. A charge of $100 will be added for smoking in the lofts.
Please be mindful of your neighbors.
Otherwise, have a great time!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Alpine
Alpine is home to this mobile home. Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wassermann Wranch and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden.

Alpine, TX
What's nearby
- Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Kiowa Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Museum of the Big Bend - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Sul Ross State University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Kokernot Field - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 15 min walk
- Sonic Drive-In - 9 min walk
- Alicia's Mexican Restaurant - 14 min walk
- Line Thai Cafe - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gabriel
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gabriel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bren O.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time here Perfect vacation.
Bren O.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kayla W.
7 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Location
Kayla W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Anthony
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anthony
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
23 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Comfortable Cottage
Amanda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
2/10 Terrible
Cynthia B.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Too small and UNCOMFORTABLE
Cynthia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
9 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Mary G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kalyn W.
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place to stay with great location
Kalyn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jackson K.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little place served as my home base to explore West Texas!
Jackson K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tommy H.
12 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what I needed
Tommy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tim C.
10 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what I wanted.
Tim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
John K.
12 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great price
John K.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jerrod K.
10 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small But Great
Jerrod K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pamela A.
23 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suited the purpose
Pamela A.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie K.
3 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!
Stephanie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christina D.
29 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable, clean and comfortable
Christina D.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tommy H.
12 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny but ideal for one traveler.
Tommy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chris W.
6 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Chris W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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