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Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis

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kitchen and dining area
living room
View of Sleeping Lion Mountain from front door
Dining area with hand painted mural of Fort Davis by Esther Pearl Watson

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Davis, TX
  • Place, Overland Trail Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Davis National Historic Site
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Davis Mountains State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis

Welcome to Fossil+Folk, a unique stone house owned by an artist couple. Blocks from downtown and a short drive to Marfa and Alpine, this home is ideal for exploration and inspiration.

Enjoy views of Sleeping Lion Mt. right from our front door, relax in hammocks for an unforgettable stargazing experience. The kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary adventures.

Whether you're here for the art, the nature, or simply to unwind, Fossil+Folk offers a truly unique and inspiring stay.

The space
Our home features three bedrooms (2 queen and 2 twin beds) and one bath. A large well stocked kitchen and dining area with a mural of Fort Davis. Central air/heat throughout the house. Outdoor covered porch, hammocks, seating area and propane BBQ for grilling.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Cleaning person will take the trash away so you can just leave in bin. You can strip the bed but best if you don’t put the blankets and sheets on the floor. Better to just leave them on top of bed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Davis

Fort Davis is home to this holiday home. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and McDonald Observatory are local attractions and Château Wright Winery is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda.
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Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

  • Overland Trail Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Davis Mountains State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • McDonald Observatory - 21 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Balmorhea State Park - 35 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Bentley's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪RNR Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lupita Tacos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fort Davis Drug Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Mountain Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis on 7 May 2026 start from NZ$297, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis located?

Situated in Fort Davis, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Overland Trail Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Fort Davis National Historic Site. Davis Mountains State Park and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed all the eclectic artwork. The house was close to all the hiking we wanted to do. Very clean and an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my, this was my FAVORITE VRBO! And I’ve stayed in many over the years. It was clean, comfortable, but most of all ENTERTAINING! There was so much art and books and even secret little hidey holes filled with history and art! Card games, art supplies, 2 tvs, a record player and plenty of outdoor seating for star gazing. If we hadn’t gone hiking in the Davis Mountains and just stayed in the cottage the whole time we would have still had a blast! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison D.

We loved staying here!!!! The house was perfect for a family (kids loved playing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great however the town didn’t have many restaurant options. I would suggest planning to cook in when you stay unless you’re willing to travel to Marfa or alpine every night for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had everything needed for family of 6. We did a lot of cooking in this home and kitchen is well stocked. The home was an easy drive to all our planned destinations and the location to downtown was an easy walk. If we are ever in the area we would stay here again. Thank you your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this eclectic house! Nice kitchen, comfortable beds, and clean. Any questions we had were quickly answered by the host. And, yes, there were stickers but we thought they actually were coming from outside the fence where we parked. But it’s West Texas, things are prickly here! Overall, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED this cute house in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully eclectic lodging in a quiet neighborhood that accepts pets. You could spend a day looking at all the personal artistic touches with southwest, Mexican, and retro vibes. The house was very comfortable, clean, and close to grocery stores and eateries. Kitchen was well provisioned and every room had interesting books. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kolin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do no real justice.. This place was one of the VERY BEST we have stayed at! PRRFECT!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Fun stay!

Fun and quirky vibes. Inspiring art and decor. Conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coye M.

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

Star Party

The house was perfectly located for our adventures, it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Trekking to the back door to get to the keypad in the dark was a little tricky. A front door key would have been nice. Besides that I can’t say enough good things about this charming house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

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

Ft Davis

Loved this quirky cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great family stay

The home was a fun and inspiring place to stay. Lots of books, art, and records to enjoy. Walkable to the Blue Mountain Lodge and other shops. The kitchen was well stocked and beds were very comfortable. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri F.

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

Great stay

Everything was great. Clean. Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved the place, but the goat head stickers in the parking area and in the yard were overwhelming and we had to pull stickers off of our shoes and out of our poor dogs paws after every adventure outdoors. We could not spend much time in the yard unfortunately. Such a lovely, comfortable home, but the goat head sticker plants need to be dug out asap.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

This was the perfect place to stay in Fort Davis! The home is beautiful with tons of books and artwork. It is decorated in a way that captures the feel of Fort Davis. It was clean with a fully stocked kitchen. The location was very convenient for our visits to the Fort, observatory, Balmorhea. Davis Mountains State Park. We'd love to stay here again next time we're in that part of Texas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gail H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was really nice. But one of the main reasons I booked there was the nice fenced in yard for my 2 dogs. It was totally full of goat head sticker burrs.. I had to carry my dogs out the front door to the road to take them for potty walks. It had not been mowed or weedeated and was overgrown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped. We cooked all but one of our evening meals and all necessary pans, plates, etc were easily located. The beds are very comfortable. There is a great big yard which is fenced in, and numerous chairs are available. On the downside, we had our dog with us, but after the first trip outside we saw that there were grass burrs everywhere and she was getting numerous burrs stuck in her paws with each step. We did not realize they were so prevalent in Fort Davis. It would have been great to get a heads up on that. If you do bring your dog, go down to the court house one block from the house. The grass there is incredible, with no burrs. She loved it! It solved our problem, just wasn't quite as convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

A little gem in the desert

This house is perfectly situated for exploring not just Fort Davis, but all of the surrounding areas. We were able to get to Marfa in 20 minutes, and Balmorhea in 30. It’s walkable to the Main Street/downtown area where you can pop into funky shops and meet the lovely locals. We must have gone to the Stone Village Market at least once a day during our stay for iced coffee, food, and an insanely delicious banana cream pie.We felt at ease in this house, and very much enjoyed all of the thoughtful touches the owners put into it. They clearly love their home, and we felt lucky to get to experience it too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Great house with lots of character

Came into town to visit the McDonald Observatory, and the house was perfectly located for it. The house is full of funky, locally inspired art. Since it is an older home, I was somewhat concerned it was going to be cold at night, but we were very comfortable. Everything is very well appointed. Nice, modern appliances, nice custom shower, and very comfortable beds. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again if we head back out for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie W.

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

Unusual house in a perfect location!

It was easy to recognize that our hosts invested both monies and enthusiasm in the renovation of this unusual house! We were totally charmed by the quirky touches in furniture and knick-knacks.Appliances were top quality and perfect for our use. We added books to the lending box in front of the house and a couple of albums to the record collection. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Elizabeth M.

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

Wonderful, unique property in a perfect location!

This was genuinely one of the best VRBO stays we have ever had! The house is absolutely beautiful. We loved the space and the unique decor. Amazing art and beautiful, thoughtful decor everywhere. I'm inspired to paint and redecorate my room when I get home. Our party of 4 adults also enjoyed cooking in the gourmet kitchen, stargazing from the chairs and hammocks, and reading some of the wide selection of Texas themed books available throughout the house. We also made frequent use of the turntable and wide ranging vinyl collection - a perfect soundtrack for our stay. The location was also perfect. This was a great home base for our ventures to McDonald Observatory, Guadalupe Mountains, and Marfa. We were glad to return "home" to a comfortable house and warm, snug beds. Thank you so much - we will hopefully be back! I would be thrilled to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C S.

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

Charm, whimsy, & comfort!

Top 3 of our vacation rental experiences! Great location for access to all things Big Bend. Owned by artists, the house is pure delight, furnished with folk art/outsider art plus lots of thoughtful and whimsical details. Complete with books about the west; a record player with a solid inventory of Willie, Merle, Emmylou, Patsy, Kris, & other country greats; plus a nicely outfitted kitchen. Bathroom also well-stocked. Beds were incredibly comfy. Hammocks perfect for stargazing. A quick 7-minute drive away from the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Research Center, and just a little longer if you're headed to Davis Mtns State Park. 30 minutes to Marfa. Highly recommend the Fossil & Folk House!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Beautiful home

Highly recommend! Fossil+Folk is an excellent base to explore west Texas in every direction. Adventure and natural beauty abound! The golden leaves of the cottonwoods in fall are unforgettable. We had a problem checking in, but once that was taken care of it was smooth sailing. (A reminder to ourselves to always touch base with owners proactively 24 hours in advance.) Mark's home is so beautifully decorated in a Southwest/Mexican motif that we felt like we were in a hacienda. We discovered something interesting in every nook & wall, and wished we had time to read all of the great books in the living room. The turntable and selection of vinyl records was a big treat! I'd love to stay here again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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