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Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape

Escape to this desert oasis where wildlife roams free. Raise your glass at sunset or explore downtown Marathon's art galleries.

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Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape

A unique modern custom built home. Contemporary architecture in the desert. This open air house is a visual treat, both the interior and the landscape, full of delightful surprises and subtle details. Complete with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, Casa Wilma can comfortably accomodate up to 6 people. The modern kitchen has all the comforts you will need to prepare any meal, gourmet or otherwise. Expect a one of a kind stay. Be amazed and enjoy the unobstructed views of the Glass Mountains and Iron Mountain. Relax on the patio with a glass of wine or Topochico and enjoy the wildlife, birds, deer, foz and javelina~just to name a few. In a short 3 minute drive, you will be in downtown Marathon where you will find shopping at Evans Gallery and the V-6, as well as Daniel Kleppers Gallery. Stop by the famous White Buffalo bar for a famous Margarita.
Just a 45 minute drive to the entrance of Big Bend National Park, where you will find incredible hiking, river rafting, bike riding as well as the opportunity to cross over the Rio Grande River to Boquillas Mexico. Remeber to bring your passport!

Property manager

Wilma Schindeler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Wilma Solitude Beauty Escape Marathon
Casa Wilma Solitude Beauty Escape Private vacation home
Casa Wilma Solitude Beauty Escape Private vacation home Marathon

About the neighborhood

Map
Marathon, TX

What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 31 min drive
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 32 min drive
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 33 min drive
  • Kokernot Field - 34 min drive
  • Kokernot Park - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Midland Intl. Airport (MAF) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brick Vault Brewery and Barbeque - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Los Muertos Mexica - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 32 mi (52 km) of Sul Ross State University, Big Bend Regional Medical Center, and Kiowa Gallery. Museum of the Big Bend and Kokernot Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Casa Wilma solitude beauty escape Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Wilma
We love everything about your home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The property is perfect for a trip to Marathon and Big Bend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
Everything you need to relax and enjoy! We grilled, we played a ruthless game of monopoly, a challenging game of dominos and then sat quietly on the patio gazing at the stars! Fully recharged and connected with our kids again we head home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

We had an amazing time! Beautiful house so comfortable and cozy.
We watched the sunset, gazed at the stars, grilled amazing food, had many games of scrabble ... there are just not enough amazing things to say! Just lovely time for the whole family! Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Special Place
We just fell in love with Casa Wilma! The architecture and art are so interesting and the location perfect for exploring the park and the area. Able to cook at home or walk to the coffee shop, watch the sunset from the hammock or throw open a garage door to cool down from the afternoon sun. We loved the abundance of fascinating art and decor and got good nights sleep in the comfortable beds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying
Love this place. It has a wonderful feel. It’s surround by beautiful scenery. We eat out, and we eat at home. Everything is 100% if I could change anything it would be upgrade the two twin mattress . They are like dorm mattresses. We bring extra bedding to help them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buetiful Place, it's perfect
Definitely a neat stay in the middle of nowhere. We were there for the Comanche Moon and you could see through the desert like daylight!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family stay in Marathon
We love the city of Marathon and regularly stay at the Gage. However for this trip we were hoping to have a place where our college student and their friends could swing by for meals and hanging out - in addition to somewhere for our family of 5 to sleep and live out of for a long weekend. This property was perfectly suited and met all of our needs. We went into Marathon daily for snacks and then used this house as a base of operations for our visits to Alpine, Balmorhea, Big Bend, Sul Ross and BoquiOlas del Carmen. We saw quail running in the yardand had deer in the front daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

b b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place
Quiet with beautiful stars. Everything we needed was provided with a well stocked grocery nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PERI S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So unique!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Wilma! The property was super unique and everything was very clean and as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always live staying in your homes!!! Tom is always accommodating!
Will only stay in your homes - the snow was a sweet addition!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting home in a beautiful location.
The home was very comfortable and well-equipped. I spent every day hiking in Big Bend, so I was away most of the day except for evenings. I’m sure that many people opt to camp or find lodging in the park because of the distance (it’s 40 miles to the park entrance, and another 30 miles to the Panther Junction visitor center) but I didn’t mind the drive, and I knew that beforehand. If you’re from any large, polluted city, you will be amazed by the number of stars that can be seen on a clear night. The only light pollution is from homes and businesses around town, so it’s otherwise pretty dark (slow down and be careful driving on HWY 90 at night - animals might be in the road). Being from the upper Texas coast, the dry air and cool mornings were refreshing. I can’t spend more than 30 seconds outside this time of year at home without sweating. They have doors you can open to let in the fresh air, but I opted not to since the bugs were horrible, probably due to recent rain. Overall, I’d recommend this place to anyone visiting the area as a home base for a trip to Big Bend or Marfa as long as you’re okay with driving to get to those places. Marathon has everything you need. Alternatively, if you’re just looking for a place to park on the couch and do nothing for a couple days, this would be a great option for that, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Wilma
Fun, interesting, well-furnished and equipped house. Great location. Great place to stay for exploring Big Bend NP and environs.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Funky space with fantastic views
This was our second stay at Casa Wilma, so we knew what to expect - great location just past the Marathon motel, gorgeous views, funky interior decor with nice kitchen / dining / living room layout for entertaining. The rooms don't have walls that go all the way up to the ceilings so be prepared to hear everything in the whole house all the time. We knew this was the case so weren't put off by it, but still something to keep in mind for anyone looking for more privacy / sound-proofing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
From the moment we walked into Casa Wilma we loved it! Great layout, views, and absolutely loved the bathtub! Loved being in Marathon and getting to explore the town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful West Texas Respite
Wonderful and colorful property and very accommodating and communicative host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

shannon h., El Paso, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
Nice place. Fun atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, relaxing get-away!
We love staying at both of Wilma's homes - perfect, relaxing weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Artsy and comfortable
Loved everything. Well thought out for guests to enjoy theirselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keely C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great views!
Home was very clean and had enough room for everyone to relax. Amazing views from everywhere and especially the master! My only recommended change would be to get better mattresses in the twin bedroom. They ended up sleeping on the couch because they were very uncomfortable. We would stay again!

8/10 Good

Josh A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Marathon.
House is comfortable and very private.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marathon home
We love your homes in Marathon - can hardly to get back next Fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019