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Chinati Mountain Retreat--2 hours SW of Marfa, TX

Holiday home in Presidio with kitchen and patio

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Our ranch home on left and guest house on right; view from the Hot Springs Rd.
Side view of the Guest House. We are surrounded by mountains.
Covered and open deck for mountain viewing and star gazing.
Guest enjoying the view from the front deck of the Chinati Mtn. Range
Back of home with handicap ramp and ease in carrying in supplies.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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marfa, TX
  • Place, Chinati Mountains State Natural Area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd smaller bedroom

2 Double Futons

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd guest bathroom

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

First main bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Chinati Mountain Retreat--2 hours SW of Marfa, TX

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Actual location is 2 hours south of Marfa in the beautiful foothills of the Chinati Mountains.
Experience the vast beauty and captivating scenery in the foothills of the Chinati Mountains. Looking to the southwest you can view the majestic Sierra Madres in Mexico. Enjoy the relaxation, hiking, and excursions in this wonderful and remote desert beauty. The sunrises, sunsets, the moon and stars are the magical background for this unique Chihuahuan get-away.

This rental provides 300 acres for hiking, viewing, and solitude. Maps can be provided on request.
You must bring your food to prepare and drinking water.
Everything else is provided.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Be aware of wildlife-desert property.
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Events

Events allowed
Must discuss details prior to approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Up to 2 dogs $25 per night.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside on deck.
Must remove and take all garbage created, off the property to the nearest dumpster, located in Presidio and/or Marfa. Includes outside trash.
Do not leave cigarette butts, can pop tops or bottle caps on the deck or on the grounds surrounding the guest house.
Unplug air conditioners bedroom and living room.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Must discuss details prior to approval.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Presidio

Presidio is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chinati Mountains State Natural Area and Rio Grande. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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marfa, TX

Frequently asked questions

Is Chinati Mountain Retreat--2 hours SW of Marfa, TX pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chinati Mountain Retreat--2 hours SW of Marfa, TX ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chinati Mountain Retreat--2 hours SW of Marfa, TX ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Chinati Mountain Retreat--2 hours SW of Marfa, TX located?

Situated in Presidio, this holiday home is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Rio Grande and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Chinati Mountains State Natural Area.

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen and Tom Griffith

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Tom is a GIS Specialist and a singer songwriter who performs locally in Alpine and Terlingua. Kathleen is a dental hygienist and artist. (Oil painting, mosaics and clay work)
We retired to Alpine from San Antonio TX after purchasing the ranch in 2006.
We have 4 grandchildren and 2 very spoiled dogs, Lillie and Dory.
We enjoy sharing our beautiful ranch with visitors and meeting folks from all over the world.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the 200 acre ranch back in 2006 even though it was 500 miles from our home in San Antonio, TX. We were so captivated by its remoteness and beauty that our hearts told us we had to have it as a get away from the big city. Our intention was to retire there in 2015. We named the ranch Tierra Sagrada (sacred land) realizing it was so magical and special out there. The ranch came with a well, electricity and a large if somewhat older mobile home that we refurbished. In 2011 we purchased a newer small mobile home for guests and renters. We added large decks to both places for relaxing, mountain viewing and star gazing.
We reside in Alpine TX now, just a short beautiful 2 hour drive to the ranch. We spend our time at both places.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits are being in a magical beautiful place and having no other tourists (except perhaps a feral donkey or two). Typically, you have to camp out to enjoy such remoteness, but here, you have all the comforts of home with the beauty of the land and sky all to yourself. It is ideal for families to hike, view animal tracks, look at the moon coming up over the mountains and stargazing. No cell coverage here, so: NO TEXTING!! Families love the fact that the kids and even themselves get a break for their devices!

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