El Nopal Casita-Close to Sul Ross State University

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41023 sq ft

Check out the area

Alpine, TX

Sul Ross State University3 min walk
Big Bend Regional Medical Center10 min walk
Museum of the Big Bend16 min walk
Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)4 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Welcome to El Nopal! -- Located in Alpine, just a couple blocks from Sul Ross State University. Alpine is central to all things West Texas--Marfa, Fort Davis, Big Bend National Park, and Marathon.

Mi casa es su casa--enjoy the cozy comforts of El Nopal and we look forward to having you stay!

** Dogs are welcome with a $40 pet fee. Please be aware there are a few small gaps in the backyard fencing that a small dog could squeeze through. Please supervise animals while outside.
Please be aware that the desert terrain can be quite harsh for pets that are not used to it. Dogs shoes are recommended.

El Nopal Casita does not allow cats.

Enjoy the entire house and spacious backyard.
Off street parking is available.

TV - There is not cable or satellite service, however you may log into your account on the Roku to watch your shows.

El Nopal is 2.5 blocks west of Sul Ross State University's Entrance 3. It is a quiet and friendly
neighborhood within walking distance of Alpine's downtown shops and resturants.

Please be aware that the desert terrain can be quite harsh for dogs that are not used to it. Alpine has cacti, mesquite and lots of grassburs (goatheads). Dogs shoes are highly recommended.
AC/HEATING: El Nopal has mini splits to heat and cool the home. There are instructions in the home to operate these units.

PETS: We are dog friendly, but please be respectful of the home. No pets on the furniture and please pick up any pet waste from the yard. Bags and a bucket is provided. We do not allow cats.
If you have a dog please supervise them while in the backyard. There are a few small holes in the fence that a smaller breed might be able to squeeze through.
Dog shoes are recommended at the desert terrain is harsh on tender paws.

If needed, the dumpster is located on Sul Ross Street about a block west of the home.

Also beware that we have the property regularly treated for pests. However, if you leave food or crumbs out it is very likely to attract ants into the property.

Property manager

Bienvenido Big Bend

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Alpine

This vacation home is located in Alpine. 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

Sul Ross State University - 3 min walk
Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 10 min walk
Museum of the Big Bend - 16 min walk
Kokernot Park - 20 min walk
Kokernot Field - 3 min drive

Getting around

Alpine Station - 11 min walk
Marfa, TX (MRF) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 5 min walk
Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
Railroad Blues - 15 min walk
Alicia's Mexican Restaurant - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is El Nopal Casita-Close to Sul Ross State University pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

30 November 2023

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

Fantastic stay!

We could not have been happier with our stay. The house was perfect for our needs. Great location - within walking distance to downtown and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Chelsea P.

27 September 2023

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

Frustrated by Lack of Cleanliness

My husband, son, & father in law stayed for a wedding this past weekend and it was a frustrating experience. The kitchen items were dirty, the ice trays were broken and “ice bin” disgusting. I had to throw out broken glassware & gladware containers. There weren’t extra sheets incase of needing to change bedsheets from general dust or debris from alpine life. I’m from a dark sky community and I am fully aware of the out door lighting requirements.We arrived in pitch black conditions 4 of the 8 solar path lights were broken and porch light was useless. We all tripped multiple times trying to navigate the front porch until we could locate our flashlights. The neighbors on the right played loud music well past 1:00AM. We like music but it’s a challenge for getting a kid to bed. The washer/dryer situation is nice to have but you can’t run it at night because it shakes the whole house and you have to separate all the dishes to keep them from breaking or rattling. Turned it on before bed and realized our mistake quickly; so we ran it while we were out. FYI beds are extra firm foam mattresses. Wonderful thoughtful touches for pups (we didn’t bring ours). The last night we were there a big puddle of water gathered on the bathroom floor and we couldn’t find the source. The house is cute and homey. We ended up washing just about all the dishes just to make sure someone did. Overall..meh frustrating experience. We had a great time with family; won’t stay here in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023