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Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6175.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Fort Davis, TX
  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Davis Mountains State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 King Bed

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1 King Bed

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2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

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About this property

Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views

Rock House is located on Texas Highway 118, about five miles southeast of historic downtown Fort Davis. Perched atop a scenic bluff on 20 private acres, guests can relax and enjoy views of the peaks and canyons of the Davis Mountains and take in brilliant skies from any of the shaded porches stretching along each side of the house. Just across the highway is the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, which offers a number of hiking trails with sweeping views and a native plant botanical Garden. Less than a half hour from Marfa and Alpine, Rock House is a perfect home base for exploring nearby attractions or attending a Star Party at McDonald Observatory - or for simply enjoying the property's quiet natural beauty.

Property manager

High Frontier 2

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please see house rules
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allows dogs (maximum of 1) weighing up to 50 lbs each, with an additional charge of $50 per pet per night
Parking is available for guests on the property and is free of cost (for 1 car per unit)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Davis

Located in Fort Davis, this apartment is in the mountains. Fort Davis National Historic Site and Kokernot Field are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and Wassermann Wranch. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
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Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Overland Trail Museum - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Davis Mountains State Park - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • McDonald Observatory - 31 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Alpine Station - 27 min drive
  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fort Davis Drug Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lupita Tacos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wok N'roll Asian Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ground Control - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the real rustic experience in this Rock House with Amazing Mountain Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and within 6 miles (10 km) of Overland Trail Museum and Rattlers & Reptiles. Fort Davis National Historic Site and Davis Mountains State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Beautiful cabin! Would highly recommend! The king sized beds in each bedroom with their own bathroom was very convenient. The beds were super comfy, the views were spectacular, and the cabin had everything we needed. Great mini-vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in West Texas for the Observatory

What a great property, great views, and very comfortable. My family and another family of four stayed for the weekend to enjoy Fort Davis and the MacDonald observatory. Highly recommend staying here. Beautiful stars at night very quiet and wonderful fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations

Beautiful views great location just a great vacation ther. Plenty of activities around the beautiful rock house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfull stop over to explore around Fort Davis

Well laid out cabin. Peaceful and a great view. Right across from the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

great except the beds

beds were a bit uncomfortable. one bed was dirty with somebody else’s hair and blood on the linens. disappointing because this is a nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

The four of us loved staying at this house. It was perfect for a gathering place with other family members staying at the state park. The kitchen was well equipped, beautiful property to explore and the fireplace was ideal. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rock House Rocks

Great support and fast responses from owner. Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Loved the home and its views. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So wonderful that we hope to return!

Three couples, long time friends, wanted to meet near Ft. Davis to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We loved that each bedroom had private baths and king size beds. The view from the back deck was delightful, as we could see Mitre Peak in the distance. As the three women had attended Mitre Peak Girl Scout Camp in our youth, it was rather magic to see Mitre from afar. It was awesome to view the sunrise & hear my husband singing “Morning Has Broken” as we arose for breakfast. From the porch, we could see McDonald Observatory (we had tickets for the star Party). We enjoyed our visit to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center, across the highway from us. The kitchen has been updated and there is plenty of storage in the laundry room for all the extras you need to stash. We had two cars and an RV - plenty of parking. It was a perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rock House Cabin

Rock House Cabin was Great! 5-Stars for sure.Only thing that could make it better, would be to put up a game feeder out in the pasture. We watched 14-Elk the next canyon over to the south-west, Mule deer and 2-Aoudad Rams, would be nice to watch wildlife closer on the 20-acres! Look forward to next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The stars are big and bright!

Wonderful property with sweeping views of the Ft. Davis area. We greatly enjoying staying in The Rock House. It is well located to enjoy all the adventures the Ft. Davis area offers. The property manager is very available and thoughtful in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WOW! This one is five big and bright stars!

The bar for a five-star VRBO review has moved with our recent stay at Rock House in Ft. Davis, because--WOW!--this one is five big and bright stars (deep in the heart of Texas!). The home is clean, spacious, thoughtfully decorated, comfortable, and magnificently cozied-in to the natural beauty visible from every window and deck. Even when 12-20 degrees outside (most mornings of our stay), we were warmed by the wood-burning fire (find a source for wood in Ft. Davis) and the brilliant long views of the rugged West Texas landscape. If you're looking for a spot to retreat, renew, rejoice in the beauty of the Earth--while also being less than 30 minutes from McDonald Observatory, Marfa, and Alpine--you won't find a better stay. Our group of 5 lifelong friends couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It's a beautiful property and area

It's a convenient location just a short drive away from the city proper and comfortable to stay in. Worth the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ft. Davis trip

Great house, great location and great views. We loved staying there and would not hesitate to stay there again. The only thing lacking is the kitchen. It would be perfect if it were stocked with more pots and pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rock House

Great property for a group, beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

A lovely one night stay for the amazing Star Party. Wished we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet beauty

Loved this house! Great views and quiet and not far from towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rock House

My family and I had a great time! The scenery is unmatched and the peace and quiet are exactly what we needed! The owner answered any questions that we had right away and made the process simple and easy. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rock House Stay

The Rock House was a great place to stay! We enjoyed the views on the property, easy drive to town, and quiet area it's located in. Overall, it was very clean, neat, and offered a cool experience for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

We've stayed at this house several times and have always loved it. The location is unrivaled and the house is wonderful, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

We loved our stay at the Rock House with all of its windows and views. The bedrooms all had their own bathroon, which was great. I would highly recommend this house and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

This property was amazing! Wonderful communication with host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view in the area!

Plenty of room and views that will take your breath away. Put this house on the top of your list!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and wonderful house!

Our family did a weekend get away to the Davis Mountains. The Rock House for perfectly situated and appointed for our stay. The views are incredible and location offers easy access to area attractions! The historic house gives you an authentic feel of mountain living and offers spacious bedrooms and living areas. Maggie was great and we did not encounter any problems during our stay. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Time at Rock House

We have stayed at Rock House many times before and always enjoy it. The view from the back porch is amazing, and we love the convenient location near “downtown” Fort Davis and the Chihuahua Desert Research Institute! This time, we were impressed to see new furnishings, new linens, and other improvements throughout the cabin. Thank you for another wonderful stay! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cabin!

The views and cabin exceeded our expectations. Truly one of the most gorgeous spots Texas had to offer. We had a small maintenance issue and the host’s team could not have been kinder or quicker to respond. We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by High Frontier 2

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Originally from Houston, I moved out here about 3 years ago and love it!
The night skies are my absolute favorite, and you never know what wildlife you might see during the day and night!

Why they chose this property

I love the mountain views and clear night skies.

What makes this property unique

You have a whole property to explore!
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