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The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fort Davis, TX
  • Place, Overland Trail Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Davis National Historic Site
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Davis Mountains State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!

Directly facing majestic Sleeping Lion mountain, and an easy walk from downtown Fort Davis, the historic accommodations of Casa Hermosa Starlight provide the ideal home base for your west Texas adventures. We’re pet friendly, so bring the pooch.

Stretch out and relax with all the comforts. The Starlight offers two bedrooms with one queen-size and one double bed, a full bath, a living area, and a full kitchen. Flat-screen TV with complimentary Netflix, and free wireless. Or simply watch the light change on the mountain from your front-porch rocker!

It's the best of all worlds for your getaway. You're in town, so you're not subject to being stranded in a remote location if the elements turn against you. You can stroll and dine and shop and soak up the unique character of Fort Davis, and you're a quick drive from Texas' most dramatic mountain vistas. Fifteen breathtaking miles from the McDonald Observatory. Twenty miles from the art Mecca of Marfa. Thirty-two miles from a refreshing swim in the spring-fed mountain pool at Balmorhea. You're surrounded by history both inside--in a past life, Casa Hermosa served our country as a barracks for Army Air Force pilots during World War I---and outside--the rocks on our mountains are 500 million years old, and once served as hiding places for Apache and Comanche warriors.

If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to making you feel welcome.

The Casa Hermosa is an original adobe structure in the old town of Fort Davis. The home consists of 2 independent units, The Starlight, and The King Suite. Each space has its own covered patio, private entrance, dedicated parking, and grill. This listing is solely for the Starlight.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please throw all dirty towels into the provided hamper.
Please throw all trash away into the provided trash cans.
Please clean up your dishes.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Fort Davis

Located in Fort Davis, this holiday home is in the mountains. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and McDonald Observatory are local attractions and Château Wright Winery is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda.
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Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

  • Overland Trail Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Davis Mountains State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • McDonald Observatory - 21 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Balmorhea State Park - 35 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Bentley's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪RNR Smokehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lupita Tacos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fort Davis Drug Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Mountain Bar And Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

As of 19 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! on 11 May, 2026 start from S$172, 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.

How much is parking at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Overland Trail Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fort Davis National Historic Site. Davis Mountains State Park and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This pet friendly property offered us a base camp with easy access to Davis Mountains State Park, chihuahuan desert research institute, Alpine, and Marfa. The property was well kept and the beds were comfortable. I haven’t seen a night sky that big since the Omani desert. Plenty of deer and javelinas around dusk every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 and dog had a great and comfortable stay at the casita. We spent 3 nights at the property and were very pleased with all the amenities that were available to us such as the kitchen and even down to the shampoo & conditioner available to us. If you want solitude and the quiet of West Texas this is the way to go. Beds were comfortable and air conditioner was much appreciated during our rather warm Christmas. Thank you again, The Weiss Family.
Macdonald Observatory
Sunset at Ft. Davis
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was super cute and comfortable! Pet and family friendly. We were traveling with our dog and two kids (ages 8 & 6). Host was kind and easy to communicate with. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, clean and quaint home yet again this year my stay was just perfect. Thank you for offering such great accommodations in lovely Fort Davis!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda S.

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

Excellent Stay

Enjoyed our visit. Lodging is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great place

Everything was great! Awesome house, awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Fort Davis - Casa Hermosa

Quiet neighborhood, very clean space, just as advertised. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Cute homey feels

This house was so cute and we really enjoyed our stay. It's really peaceful and conveniently located close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

marlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small home with very comfortable beds. The house is directly across the street from the local high school. Lots of goat heads/stickers in the yard made it unusable for the doggie, had to walk the neighborhood instead. With everything considered, I would stay here again. Matt was very responsive to questions. We love Fort Davis and all the things to do in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay and had zero issues with the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

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

Everything you need

We stayed in this rental for a couple nights on a long road trip. It had everything we needed and was quite comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jane Ann K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were issues with the cottage, but I informed the owner and was compensated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Excellent

A perfect spot to stay and be near so many adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my favorite place to stay while in Fort Davis! This is my second stay with Matt, the first time being in the one bedroom unit. So, it felt like coming home, when I saw that the 2-bedroom unit was available this stay. Matt is great on communication, and very welcoming. The space is very welcoming, and the porch is the place to be, with a view of Sleeping Lion Mountain. The neighborhood is great for walking my dogs, very quiet and safe. Everything was perfect. I will definitely stay there again, and recommend to my friends who might be traveling there. Thank you for another great stay, Matt!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Tres Amigas/Golden Girls

This property was wonderful! We were comfortable and close to everything we wanted to do. We highly recommend this property and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Great place!

Very clean! So easy to check in and out. Quiet! Loved our stay, will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

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

Return to ft davis

Love coming back - it’s a beautiful area. Very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great location in Ft Davis

Did the job. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Beat the heat

Nice place. Good location.good communication. Great weather
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia A.

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

Sweet Escape

We came to celebrate our sons 5th birthday with a star party and while the observatory and sights were amazing, our “mini house” (as our son lovingly called it) was truly one of the best parts. We didn’t know it was monsoon season so we spent a few hours each day sitting on the porch reading and playing while listening to the rain and it was perfect. The style, vibes, and comfort were outstanding. Also, this is probably one of the softest beds I’ve ever slept on. It was an amazing stay! 100/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

As brilliant as the night skies!

We loved spending our stay here. It was the perfect size for us for a few days. The exterior space for dark sky viewing was splendid. We truly enjoyed the coziness of the tiny house and trying out the various on- and off-grid services. I thought the bed would be too soft, but it was a dream. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Our stay in Fort Davis at Casa Hermosa

We had a lovely several days visiting Fort Davis and enjoyed our stay at the Casa Hermosa. Communication with Matthew was clear and prompt. The house was very comfortable for two couples and we enjoyed some time out on the front porch. Very convenient for our trips to McDonald Observatory and Davis Mountain State Park. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Clean and Convenient

The Starlight at Casa Hermosa is within walking distance of main street Ft. Davis. Depiction of house on line is accurate and everything was clean and ready when we arrived. Hosts are accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEWIS M.

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

Terrific stay in Ft. Davis

As advertised. No surprises. Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Hoopengardner

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My wife and I, (Matt & Beth) live in Austin,TX. We enjoy cooking(eating!), traveling, music, friends, and family. We love to be in Ft. Davis!

Why they chose this property

A beautiful view of Sleeping Lion. Everything you might need is within walking distance. Coffee, groceries, package store, and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Our property is cool, clean, and comfortable. Come stay in an original adobe structure w/ modern amenities.

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