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The Cowboy House - Rustic charm

Alpine vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Alpine, TX
  • Place, Sul Ross State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bend Regional Medical Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the Big Bend
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alpine

In Alpine .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Sul Ross State University and Kiowa Gallery. Also, Big Bend Regional Medical Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Museum of the Big Bend is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiowa Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kokernot Field - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Alpine Station - 9 min walk
  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highland Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Basket - ‬7 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.

The Cowboy House - Rustic charm

The Cowboy House is a charming one bedroom, one bath home with a full kitchen conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Alpine. It is perfect as a home base while you explore the surrounding areas of the Big Bend. Cowboy House features a rustic western theme indicative of the wild west era that is a rich part of the local history. Off street parking is available for guests. Cowboy House is pet friendly with advance notice and a pet fee.

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

Please be aware that the desert terrain can be quite harsh for pets that are not used to it. Dogs shoes are recommended.

STR PERMIT# STR-2025-02-13
We have just a couple of rules:
1. No Smoking inside (there is trash receptacle on the back porch)
2. No Parties or Events
3. Pets only with prior notice and a $40 pet fee which we will request a few days before arrival.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

We have just a couple of rules: 1. No Smoking inside (there is trash receptacle on the back porch) 2. No Parties or Events 3.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Cowboy House Summ
The Cowboy House Alpine
The Cowboy House Private vacation home
The Cowboy House Private vacation home Alpine
187037

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cowboy House - Rustic charm to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.6 mi (35-min drive) away from the Marfa, TX (MRF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cowboy House - Rustic charm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cowboy House - Rustic charm offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cowboy House - Rustic charm?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Cowboy House - Rustic charm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cowboy House - Rustic charm?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cowboy House - Rustic charm have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Cowboy House - Rustic charm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cowboy House - Rustic charm to downtown Alpine?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Alpine.

Reviews

The Cowboy House - Rustic charm Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisette D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a must
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet and family friendly! We were traveling with our dog and two kids (ages 8 & 6). The house was very comfortable. We didn’t end up needing it, but I like that the house comes with a washer and dryer. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is nicely located, and neatly decorated. All utilities worked and it was clean. It was nice to have the off-road parking; however, the gate going into the property in the back needs serious work, and a projecting screw resulted in a deep cut on one of my fingers as I tried to push the gate open. Also, someone had thrown up on the bed sometime in the past, so the quilt and the mattress smelled from the experience. Everything generally was quite clean; so it is surprising that this persisted.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liberty K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

I hadn’t been to Alpine in 30 years, so when I booked this spot, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The location is fantastic with the grocery store around the corner. There is parking for two vehicles behind the home, and the house is fully fenced. The backyard is quiet and was great for a morning coffee and bird watch! Inside, the property was clean and adorable with a coffee maker, all the appliances, and dishes. There was attention to detail with treats for my dog and bags to pick up waste. The bathroom was a great size with nice hot water and towels. My teen boys were comfy on the futon and us in the bedroom. We played cards in the evenings and there were board games too! We will definitely return as it was a great home base for our trips to Big Bend, marfa, and Balmorhea (wow what a beautiful drive!) thank you to the hosts for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAG N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay for 2

Daughter said it was Awesome. Coming from a 15 yr, that is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alpine Cowboy House

April was extremely responsive to our messages and the cottage was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry K., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house, walk to many activities

We enjoyed the house, well equipped kitchen and western decor. We walked to most restaurants and activites. Off street parking is furnished. There is significant street noise in the living/dining room, bedroom is fairly quiet. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving vaca

This VRBO was perfect for my husband and our 7lb fur baby ! So cute perfect location ! The only downfall is ot is right across the street from a 24 hour Stripes convenient store ! But in saying this it was safe eas safe and had a private
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cowboy House Getaway

This small home was perfect for our three day visit to Alpine! The house was clean and inviting, and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rollin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Very rustic cool place close to everything in town. We enjoyed very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base

Great little home for our Big Bend visit. This home was our home base for our trip. It’s perfectly situated for our excursions to Big Bend, Marfa, Balmorhea etc. The only suggestion I have is an upgrade on the bed. The home is furnished with everything we needed. Definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmie O W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cowboy House

Overall clean, comfortable, and convenient to places of interest to us. Not as quiet as expected (nearby train tracks), but we were not greatly disturbed by any noise. Front door latch was binding such that it could not be operated from the outside, but the back door was convenient for almost all our purposes. Appliances all worked fine (did not use the washer/dryer). I would recommend this property to anyone visiting Alpine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Olga W.

Liked: Cleanliness

One night

Wasnt what we expected. Didn't realize it was right on main street. The house smelt old. Couch was not comfortable and the TV was way to high to watch without your neck hurting. Bed was comfortable. The house that showed from outside was not the house. It was just ok for one night. Slept good though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Convenient.

Clean and convenient property. Everything is as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accessible, convenient, central location

Kitschy & charming house right in the center of Alpine. PSA: bring ear plugs if you're sensitive to street noise and sleeping in the common area/futon. Easy to find, check-in, and had all we needed with the exception of extra bedding for a second guest. However, the hostess was accommodating and quickly responsive. Lovely stay, recommended for traveling with pets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing time in Alpine

We love this area, and this was our first time to stay at The Cowboy House. The listing information is accurate. Fenced-in front and backyard additionally. Can’t say enough about the communication with management as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cowboy House Charm

Alpine is a cute little town and perfect for visiting the Big Bend and surrounding areas, but the best part of our trip was the comfort and charm of coming back after a day of adventure to the Cowboy House
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M., Dallas Tx USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great location

Cute house! Son attends the University and very close to everything! Only suggestion would be to replace the mattress… mattress sinks in middle and very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as it was advertised. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little house.

It was a little narrow in some places for my husband who is 6’3”. But the space and the appointments were very nice. It was comfortable and our stay was very enjoyable. Nice location for grocery and eating out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter

We so enjoyed this cute little place. Located a quick walk from everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Cute little house. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Cozy and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M., Lawn, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little space

Charming place, and whoever remodeled it did wonderful job! Outlets everywhere, great appliances.. love the woodwork and cabinets. Then whoever decorated it was awesome. Since we were here for the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, how appropriate we stayed at Cowboy House. Convenient location to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the theme. Most of the things were old but some new. The new was the utmost of uniqueness; an armadillo that had been to nothing but its shell. It was turned into a basket; I really wanted it! The bed was comfortable and the kitchen was so quaint. The backyard was small but had everything we needed. You would like the stay; we did.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable house

Loved the Cowboy House! The furnishings were so cute. My husband did tell me not to get any ideas - afraid I was going to go home and redecorate our place to match!!! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022