The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat

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A circular pool with a wooden deck in a natural setting with hills in the background.
A kitchen with a bar area, a refrigerator, a blender, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A snow-covered outdoor area with a stone bench and picnic table, a stone archway, and a house in the background.
A rustic dining area with a wooden table and metal chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £1,669
£835 per night
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 12 Nov

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Alpine, TX

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

East Side Double Queen Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

East Side King Bedroom

1 King Bed

East Side King Suite

1 King Bed

East Side Trundle Bedroom

2 Single Beds

South Casita King Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

West Side King Bedroom

1 King Bed

West Side Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

West Side Twin Canopy Bedroom

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
The current price is £1,669
£835 per night
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 12 Nov

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat on 10 Nov 2026 start from £1,669, 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.

Is The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Big Bend Regional Medical Center, Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend. Sul Ross State University and Kokernot Municipal Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Cattleman's Headquarters - A Historic Ranch Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and the property. Great location that is close enough to Big Bend and all the other hot spots as long as you can handle a little bit of a drive. Host was fantastic, just wish they could have turned the wind down outside, but who can control the weather? So many stars!!! Will be back for sure.Thanks Maddie and Clayton!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly the best VRBO/vacation rental experience I have ever had. Madeleine and Clayton were the most helpful, accommodating, and kind hosts — they made our stay truly magical, going out of their way to help plan a full ranch day for our large group and being so responsive throughout. This place is special. We will definitely be back to experience the magic of West Texas!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Interesting property. !

Enjoyed our stay on the ranch. ! Older historical home with plenty of space !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

Everything about our stay was exceptional! The proximity to Big Bend NP, the atmosphere... just perfect! The property manager was also very helpful. I highly recommend The Cattleman's Headquarters to everyone looking for an authentic western adventure.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Alpine favorite

My husband and I have hosted our band and friends here a couple of times now. It’s comfortable for everyone, with tons of room and spectacular views! I highly recommend for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving 2023

Lovely farmhouse on large working ranch. Access to 3 working kitchens that were well stocked with plenty of bedroom linens.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house in a secluded, quiet area

Everything was great except for the driveway leading up to the house; it’s 1.5-2 miles to the house. Two cars got flat tires due to the rocks and rough terrain.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Property - great stay for authentic ranch feel.

Feels like Grandma’s ranch house….We enjoyed the secluded, all-to-yourself feel. It is in the boonies - which is a plus if you are really trying to get away. Wide open sky - turn all the lights off to witness stars galore… it was dark enough to see satellites rushing and shooting stars streaking across the sky… stars are a big attraction. House is well stocked and the property manager is awesome!!! Side note - you gotta love the outdoors to be comfortable here. Various hoofed animales came visiting - lots of reptiles - fun times. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roomy Rustic Home, perfect for large groups

We all agreed that we would stay at the Cattleman's Headquarters again. There was so much room for our group of 10. The home is eclectic with a mix of vintage and new furniture and artwork. Some of the bathrooms have been updated nicely, some appear original to the home. The water is very mineral heavy and so most of the shower heads were clogged a little in some way and spraying in crazy directions. We were able to get some of them cleaned up and in better working order. A good vinegar or CLR soak or cleaning would do the trick. There are multiple functional kitchen areas with Keurig’s in each. There’s a large indoor eating area, a screened in porch with a patio table, and a long outdoor table for eating outside. I would recommend bringing comfortable outdoor chairs with you. The property is on a septic system and we were asked not to flush any paper products, even toilet paper, which was interesting. There was an option to have a personal chef cook dinner for the group, which we signed up for. Unfortunately, the chef had a family emergency and was unable to be there, but Madeleine was so responsive and immediately sent us options for local restaurants and even made reservations for us for an alternate open. We really appreciated this help. We stayed in the area for a family wedding, so didn’t have much time for exploring the ranch or city but hopefully will be able to get the family together again to come back out to explore the area and enjoy the property to the fullest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024