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Cozy Home With Mountain Views Near Davis Mtn State Park and McDonald Observatory

Holiday home in Fort Davis with kitchen and fireplace

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Fort Davis, TX

Place, Davis Mountains State Park
‪8 min drive‬
Place, McDonald Observatory
‪17 min drive‬
Place, Fort Davis National Historic Site
‪17 min drive‬
Airport, Marfa, TX (MRF)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cozy Home With Mountain Views Near Davis Mtn State Park and McDonald Observatory

This Texas-style home is located on 5 acres on a hillside with beautiful Davis Mountain views. The location is outstanding. Just 8 min to Davis Mountain State Park, 20 min to McDonald Observatory & 15 min to downtown Ft. Davis. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, coffee pot, toaster, knives, kettle, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and gas stove. There are three bedrooms in this home. One is a spacious master bedroom with a queen sized bed and a sitting room that has a gas fireplace. The other two bedrooms have double beds and are themed: "cowboy bedroom" and "Native American bedroom." All bedrooms contain premium bedding. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms and are quite nice. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combination and the master bathroom contains a Greek soaking tub. If you need to combine work and play, no problem. There is an office and free Wi-Fi. Feel free to bring your own ether cable to plug right into the modem, if desired. The living room is furnished with red leather furniture, a coffee table, cow hide rug, gas fire place and a 55" Visio television. The dining table seats 6 people. A small bar area seats 2 additional people. The kitchen, dining and living areas are open concept. The views from every window in this house are beautiful. The porch is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy morning coffee while watching for deer or for sipping a glass of wine in the evening while star gazing. Deer often visit the property early in the morning and near dusk. Also, there is a utility room with a large size washer and dryer. You will know that you are in Texas while staying here because of all the unmistakably "Texas" furnishings and overall style. There is a carport suitable for 1 vehicle, and there is additional parking in the circle driveway. Guests staying 7 nights receive a 10% discount. Guests staying 28 nights or more receive a 20% discount. Please come visit!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Unreturned standard house key will result in a 150.00 charge because it is extremely difficult to get replacement keys in the area that actually work.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fort Davis

Located in Fort Davis, this holiday home is in the mountains. McDonald Observatory and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden are local attractions and Château Wright Winery is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

Davis Mountains State Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
McDonald Observatory - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
Fort Davis National Historic Site - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden - 29 min drive - 27.3 km
Balmorhea State Park - 60 min drive - 78.7 km

Getting around

Marfa, TX (MRF) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buffalo Bentley's - ‬15 min drive
‪Blue Mountain Bistro - ‬16 min drive
‪Cueva De Leon - ‬15 min drive
‪Fort Davis Drug Store - ‬16 min drive
‪Sky Island Taproom - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Home With Mountain Views Near Davis Mtn State Park and McDonald Observatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Home With Mountain Views Near Davis Mtn State Park and McDonald Observatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Home With Mountain Views Near Davis Mtn State Park and McDonald Observatory?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Home With Mountain Views Near Davis Mtn State Park and McDonald Observatory located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site and Overland Trail Museum. McDonald Observatory is 9.3 mi (15 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colby C.

28 Sept, 2025

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

House and stay were great! We hope to be back soon and would highly recommend! Two thumbs up!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

3 Sept, 2025

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

If you're looking for beautiful views & a sky full of stars look no further! Clean house, & very helpful host with easy check in/out. No issues at all. Will definitely be staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

9 Aug, 2025

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

Everything was amazing! Communication, directions, cleanliness, check in and out. Beautiful scenery and conveniently located to all we wanted to do.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie K.

22 Sept, 2025

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

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The night skies are SO dark and the stargazing was truly breathtaking. The house was very comfortable. The beds and linens were comfy and there were plenty of towels provided. The kitchen is nicely equipped for any meal, and we used it frequently as there aren't many restaurants in the area. I loved that each morning I could have coffee on the back porch, listen to the birds, and look out onto the mountains. This is a great place to stay if you are going to Davis Mountains State Park or McDonald Observatory. We will definitely stay here again the next time we come to Fort Davis.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

21 Aug, 2025

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

Truly our home away from home!!! This is our second time to stay in this wonderful home and we hope to come back again and again. Laura is the absolute best host. She responds quickly to any questions you may have and maintains a wonderful clean and well appointed home that is warm and very welcoming. We loved our evenings enjoying the night starry sky. Chris

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

22 Jun, 2025

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

This was our 2nd time staying here and our experience was just as enjoyable as the 1st. Its location to town and other areas we enjoy visiting is very convenient and the views from the back porch are amazing. Host is very responsive and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

3 Jun, 2025

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

Great Get away

Peaceful, clean and scenic!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

30 May, 2025

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

In town for business

We thoroughly enjoy our stay on property. Cozy home with all the views!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Great Astronomy Weekend

Father/son trip to do some astrophotography in Fort Davis’s dark skies. The house was very comfortable and the location was very dark. Communication with the owner was very smooth. I highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Beautiful view

It was a nice place to stay with a beautiful view!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

12 Mar, 2025

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

Relaxing Family vacation

Enjoyed our time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

19 Jun, 2025

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

Beautiful hideaway

We stayed at this beautiful location to explore west Texas - Big Bend, McDonald Observatory, and Ft. Davis. My daughter loved that we could see the observatory telescope domes from the house. Even though it is a bit further from Big Bend, it made for beautiful drives. We loved the amazing sunrises and sunsets. We had some tremendous thunderstorms come through, and even though it caused a couple of challenges, the host was extremely responsive. The issues were taken care of promptly and resolved.We absolutely plan on staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie N.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Lovely

We very much enjoyed our stay here.The views are wonderful. The beds are super comfortable. The kitchen has all you need too.The soaking tub is unique and lovely to soak in. If we come that way again- I would look to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

22 Jan, 2025

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

Mountain View

Very clean and rustic setting. It was very close to the McDonald observatory and thus great to view a star party also very near many hiking opportunities. Wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

19 Mar, 2025

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

Excellent Stay

We had a great stay at this home! The house was extremely clean & tidy and the floor plan thoughtfully planned. Honestly, everything was nicer than we expected. It’s in a nice little neighborhood less than 10 minutes from the entrance to the Davis Mountains State Park and about 15 mins from “downtown” Fort Davis. We saw deer, stars and pretty plants. Communication with the owner was great. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

2 Jan, 2025

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

New Year 2025 getaway

Cozy, clean and comfortable. Spectacular views and even more spectacular night skies

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Family Spring Break in West Texas

This mountain home was a perfect getaway for our family on spring break with a 12-yr-old and 10-yr-old. The house was quiet, cozy and comfy. My wife and I enjoyed having multiple good locations to ease into the day with a cup of coffee beside the fireplace. The location was perfect for our afternoon and evening adventures — a star party at McDonald Onservatory, seeing the Marfa Lights, Horseback riding at Prude Ranch, visiting Kokernot Field, dining at Reata and several mountain hikes! What a memorable trip! Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Great place to stay

House was welcoming & comfortable, the view from house was wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Cozy and Tranquil Stay

Perfect place to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Davis Mountains while enjoying the comforts of home. Hard to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

16 Mar, 2025

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Clean. Easy to access. Fantastic view.

This place was just as advertised. Plenty of room. Fantastic view. Very peaceful. We were with a group camping at Ft Davis that were on spring break however we still had school. Internet was great and we could still participate with friends after schooling was finished for the day. The girls did their work in front of the windows on the floor the view was so great v

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Peaceful Get Away

The home was perfect for a pre-new year's get away and recharge. Well equipt home, comfortable accomidations, pourch perfect for relaxing and star gazing, & quite neighborhood. We would stay at the property again. The owner is an excellent communicator. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie F.

30 May, 2023

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

Spectacular views

Our family loved our stay and will be making plans for a return visit 😊

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

12 Feb, 2025

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

Second time around as great as the first!

We enjoyed our time here so much we came back for a second stay! For this visit, we timed our stay over the new moon so we could enjoy the dark skies - and the stars and planets were awesome! The community advocates for the Dark Skies program meaning no bright white lights to disrupt the night sky. The house was very clean, we easily cooked our meals in the kitchen and enabled our passion for puzzles on the high top dining table - perfect! We had a lovely time!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW B.

9 Aug, 2022

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

Excellent place to stay

Perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hansel M.

29 Jan, 2024

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

Great location, beautiful views

We stayed in the area after visiting Big Bend, the house was clean like new, spacious and had a view of the sunset that was stunning. Highly recommend a stay here. The hosts were very helpful and only a text away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laura Cox

I am a 7th generation Texan, and I am very proud of my state and its heritage. My 4th great grandmother came to Texas in 1825, pledging allegiance to Mexico for a land grant in Arthur G. Wavell's Red River Colony. She was a sister to Collin McKinney, a delegate to Washington on the Brazos, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution. I am a Registered Nurse that is married to a U.S. Marine and current Navy Officer. I have 3 lovely children; 2 are adults and 1 is a teen. My whole family loves the outdoors, all flora and fauna of Texas. We also love the rich history of our state! We love to hike, birdwatch, hunt, go camping, eat good food and drink good drinks! We love the Big Bend area, where the wild spirit of Texas is still alive! (My profile pic is from a hike in Alpine called "The Desk." This hike is approximately 25-30 minutes from the Fort Davis house.)

Why they chose this property

When at this Fort Davis house, you KNOW you are in Texas! It is decorated with Texas artwork and more. I hand picked everything in this home, and made sure it would reflect Texas honor and heritage. Additionally, everything that you need for a comfortable short or extended stay is here. I sincerely want every guest to have a wonderful time and to return again, and again.

What makes this property unique

The mountain views from this home are fantastic! The sun rises and sun sets are wonderful, and star gazing from the back porch of this home is truly amazing! Humming birds and other birds migrate through this area, so it is an outstanding area to birdwatch. Fort Davis has a Humming Bird festival every year! The grounds around the home are nice and contain trees, agave, shrubs, cacti and other plants. There are books for your enjoyment in the bedrooms; most of the books focus on the West. The home also contains some toys in a footlocker in the office that children are welcome to play with. (Lincoln logs, Jenga Blocks and a few games.) The location of this home cannot be beat! It's near everything of interest in Fort Davis: Prude Ranch, Sproul Ranch, McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis National Historic Site, the scenic loop drive on 118, Chihuahuan Nature Center and more! This property makes a wonderful home base to discover the Fort Davis area and is also great as a stepping stone to/from Big Bend National Park or Big Bend State Park.