Located in Fort Davis, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Overland Trail Museum and Fort Davis National Historic Site. .This vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Davis Mountains State Park and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden.
Fort Davis National Historic Site - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
Davis Mountains State Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
McDonald Observatory - 24 min drive - 20.8 miles
Balmorhea State Park - 36 min drive - 41.4 miles
Getting around
Marfa, TX (MRF) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Rendezvous - 12 min walk
RNR Smokehouse - 2 min drive
Mary Lou's Restaurant - 13 min walk
Lupita Tacos - 12 min walk
Mountain View Cafe - 2 min drive
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 Adobe Home near Marfa and McDonald Observatory
Recently renovated 100 year old Adobe house with views of Sleeping Lion mountain. Located in the heart of historic Fort Davis on a quiet side street just three blocks from State Street, Agave House was recently renovated to a very high standard. The interior is contemporary with a Sante Fe influence, featuring vaulted beamed ceilings in the living room as well as a wood burning fireplace. Original art in the form of paintings and wall hangings is displayed throughout the house. The well-equipped kitchen is all new with dramatic concrete counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The main bedroom has a king bed, sitting area, walk in closet and a private porch. The en-suite bathroom has a luxurious shower and a claw foot tub for your enjoyment. The second bedroom has a queen bed and shares the main en-suite bath. Bedroom 3 has two twins and its own bath with shower. There are multiple outdoor seating areas with views of the surrounding mountains and historic neighborhood. The house also includes a car port. Marfa and the McDonald Observatory are both about a 20 minute drive from Agave House.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Luxury Adobe Home near Marfa and McDonald Observatory Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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After camping and hiking for a few days at Big Bend, this place was exactly what we needed to recoup and refresh before heading back home to Austin. Clean, great location.
This home was perfect for our summer getaway to Fort Davis. We loved its proximity to everything, and the home itself was not only cute but had everything we needed. Everyone agreed we’d happily stay in the home again!
I rarely feel compelled to leave a review, but this home was truly wonderful. The house is very clean, well appointed, decor is tasteful, in a great location, and deserving of its high rating. We fell in love a little with this town, and a huge part of that was the comfort we had in our accommodations. We will be back for sure!
Easy, comfortable, well appointed home in a great location in Fort Davis. We could walk to everything in town and had gorgeous views of the cliffs. I’ll forever have memories hanging out in the front yard during sunset while my kids kicked a ball and ate popsicles. Just a great spot.
This house was pretty much perfect for the five of us. The location is walking distance to town center and only 10 minutes by vehicle to Davis Mountains State park. Everyone in our group liked the house.
We had a great time staying at the agave house. Love the layout and the beds and couch was comfy! The house stays cool even though the temp outside was scorching. We definitely want to stay here again!
We had a wonderful stay at the Adobe while we were visiting family and friends around Ft Davis! The Adobe is so clean and inviting and we certainly appreciated David’s quick responses to our messages. This is our 3rd stay at the Adobe and it really meets our needs with 3 sleeping areas and large living room! It’s great to know you’ll get a reliable place to stay that is extremely clean and has working AC and hot water! Thank you David, we’ll be back!
Roomy, clean, updated, nice decor & fully stocked kitchen. Easy walk to downtown Ft Davis and beautiful views of mountains. Easy drive distance to McDonald Observatory. Host was very responsible & responsive. Will stay there again!
The house was just perfect. All the beds and linen's were A+. The kitchen was stocked very nice. Thank you for the coffee and the granola they were both great.
We loved our second stay at this great house. Awesome location for Davis mountain state park, McDonald Observatory, Marfa and Alpine. Such a nice, comfortable and clean home. We loved the front yard! Thank you David.
This is a very nicely remodeled home in Fort Davis Texas. The home has nice communal spaces and bedrooms. The kitchen is set up to minimally serve the number of people staying at the house, but most things are there if you decide to cook.
We had a great experience at this Vacation rental.
Very clean, nice amenities such as soap, shampoo. conditioner, dish soap and laundry soap. Beds were comfortable. Ac worked perfectly! We had a very enjoyable stay.