[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LUXURY PRIVATE 4 BDRM 5 BATH, on the edge of HISTORIC MARATHON nr Gage Hotel Vacation home in Marathon with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76310000/76300300/76300257/9bd1b621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76310000/76300300/76300257/d86c6a22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76310000/76300300/76300257/3822036d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76310000/76300300/76300257/709fe253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76310000/76300300/76300257/e50ae3f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Marathon, Texas, Marathon House offers a tranquil retreat with two outdoor eating areas and BBQs overlooking the desert and mountains. Unwind in the exercise room or enjoy quality time with family in the formal dining room that seats 10. This private residence is fully equipped with a chef's kitchen, Great Room featuring DirecTV and DVDs. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Gym - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### LUXURY PRIVATE 4 BDRM 5 BATH, on the edge of HISTORIC MARATHON nr Gage Hotel Marathon House is a fully equipped private residence with all the amenities and situated for privacy on the southern edge of the Texas cattle town of Marathon pop. 406. Founded in 1882 with the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad, Marathon is home to the historic Gage Hotel and the French Co. grocery and general store. Marathon is the gateway to Big Bend National Park and all its adventures including wilderness hiking, riding and river canoeing. Easy day trips from Marathon include Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, McDonald Observatory, Terlingua. The Sunset Limited AMTRAK service which links New Orleans and LA divides the north and south sides of town and stops in Alpine 30 minutes east. The Gage Hotel was built in 1923 and faithfully restored to a high standard by Texas cattleman and philanthropist J.P. Bryan. In addition to rustic and charming 3 star accommodations, the Gage has a restaurant and bar that would get high marks in a big City. There is an adjacent local coffee shop with food called the V6; two galleries, great barbecue place – The Brick Vault; a mom's-food cafe called the Oasis and Big Bend Pizza on the edge of town which gets rave reviews. The French Co general store is the anchor of the community offering all the basics in groceries and fresh products including bakery and on-site prepared sandwiches, tamales, burritos and a variety of health and gourmet foods. The French Co. also organizes outdoor music events and offer's Sunday brunch and Friday hamburger night both outdoors. Neighboring Alpine is the "big city" 30 minutes away. Back to the house, it is unusually well equipped with two outdoor eating areas and BBQ's on the South with a desert view and the North side with mountain view. A formal dining room seats 10. Two other indoor eating areas seat 4 each. It's a chef's kitchen with dual ovens and cook tops. The exercise room has a treadmill, exercise bicycle, bench and free weights, a simple universal gym, couch and flat screen TV. The Great Room has a 65 inch screen with DirecTV 200+ DVD's and player and a clear view of a fenced acre for dogs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24140000/24133300/24133209/196b4bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa La Vista, baby! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.200422,-103.24834&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wkjwDbuduR%3FS%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40O%40S%40Q%40Q%40Q%40OBS%40QBOBQBQBQBOBQDQBODQDODODQDOFODQFOFOFOFMFOFMFOHOFMHMHOFMJMHKHMHMJMHKJKHMJKJKJKJKJIJILMJGJILKLGJILILGLILELILGLGLELGNELENELELENCLENCNCLCNCNALCNANCNAN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLFLHLDLHLFJHLHLFJJLHJFJLLHJHJJJJJJHJJLJJHJJLHLHLHJHLHLHNHLFLHNFNFLFNFLFPFLDPFNDNDNFPDNBNDPDNBPDPBNBPBPBP%40NBPBR%40N%40P%40P%40P%40R%3FN%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPCPANCRCNCPCNERCNENEPCNEPGNENEPGLEPGLGPGLGNGNGLINGNIJINILILILILIJKLIJKJKLIJKJKJKJKHMJKJKFMJKHMHMFKHMFMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMDMFODMBODMBODMBOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOCMEMCOEMGOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKGMIMIKKKGMKKKKIKKKIKMKKIMKKIKKMIKIMIMKMGMIOIKGOIOGMGOGOGMGOGOGOEOGQEOEOEQEOEQCOEOCSCOCQCOCSCOAQCQAQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jwkEY0a3Gh2Ofe-kxrjGcr0nzQA=) Marathon, TX #### What's nearby - Sul Ross State University - 39 min drive - 61.8 km - Kiowa Gallery - 42 min drive - 64.4 km - Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 42 min drive - 64.8 km - Museum of the Big Bend - 43 min drive - 65.2 km - Kokernot Field - 44 min drive - 66.7 km #### Getting around - Midland Intl. Airport (MAF) - 173 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪V6 Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Los Muertos - ‬13 min walk - ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬13 min walk - ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪12 Gage Restaurant - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LUXURY PRIVATE 4 BDRM 5 BATH, on the edge of HISTORIC MARATHON nr Gage Hotel pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). ### What time is check-in at LUXURY PRIVATE 4 BDRM 5 BATH, on the edge of HISTORIC MARATHON nr Gage Hotel? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at LUXURY PRIVATE 4 BDRM 5 BATH, on the edge of HISTORIC MARATHON nr Gage Hotel? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is LUXURY PRIVATE 4 BDRM 5 BATH, on the edge of HISTORIC MARATHON nr Gage Hotel located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Sul Ross State University, Sul Ross Desk, and Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are also within 32 mi (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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