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Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Marathon, TX
  • Place, Sul Ross State University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiowa Gallery
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Regional Medical Center
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Marathon

With a stay at this vacation home in Marathon, you'll be 29.8 mi (48 km) from Sul Ross State University and 30 mi (48.3 km) from Sul Ross Desk. .This vacation home is 31 mi (49.9 km) from Big Bend Regional Medical Center and 31 mi (49.9 km) from Kiowa Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 32 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Kiowa Gallery - 34 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 34 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 35 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Kokernot Field - 36 min drive - 67.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪V6 Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Los Muertos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪12 Gage Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat

Welcome to Desert Oasis Retreat, where serenity meets adventure in the Texas desert! Nestled in charming Marathon, our retreat is the perfect escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking relaxation amid breathtaking views. Enjoy mountain scenery from the upstairs porch, where guests can relax in the hammock and gaze at stars in Marathon's International Dark Sky Reserve. Built by an artist, this unique home features touches that enhance your stay in this tranquil desert oasis.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our whole family loved this home and property…even our dog! This was our first ever Vrbo rental and we WILL be coming back here again!!! The house was impeccably clean and equipped with everything we needed. It has great desert charm and the view from the balcony and hammock is fabulous. Our entire trip’s purpose was stargazing at Big Bend, but the dark sky view from the balcony and yard is exquisite in its own right. Big Bend was an easy drive and a scenic round trip to and from the rental. Our host was SUPER responsive… available immediately or within minutes when we had questions. Marathon is marvelously quirky; within a block there are mini-mansions, RV’s, and old trailers. This house is a beautiful little oasis, reminiscent of a beach house but with a desert vibe. We were inspired by the unique decor and took a ton of photos for inspiration for our own home. You, your kids, and your pets will not regret staying here!
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025