Fort Davis is home to this holiday home. Davis Mountains State Park and Casket Mountain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and McDonald Observatory.
Fort Davis National Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Davis Mountains State Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
McDonald Observatory - 26 min drive - 33.8 km
Balmorhea State Park - 36 min drive - 67.0 km
Getting around
Marfa, TX (MRF) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Rendezvous - 12 min walk
Black Bear Lodge - 13 min drive
Sky Island Taproom - 6 min walk
RNR Smokehouse - 2 min drive
Buffalo Bentley's - 13 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 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fossil+Folk House in the heart of Fort Davis on 1 February 2027 start from NZ$809, 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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Fort Davis National Historic Site and Davis Mountains State Park. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and Château Wright Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property surpasses its description. In the perfect location for seeing the sites of the Davis Mountains, it is an inspirational retreat filled with the owners' artwork and other eclectic pieces that somehow all work together. The house has everything you need for a pleasant stay in the perfect location, with the added bonus of a dark sky full of stars.
Artistic and fun property, with all the comforts of home! Great for couples, friends or families. (Maybe tough with a toddler who wants to touch everything, thinking back to those days, as they have so many cool decorations .... but depends on your kids!) We would stay again.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2024
Thanks for staying we do hope you stay with us next time!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2025
Thanks for staying and we are so happy you enjoyed your time at fossil and folk.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
11 November 2025
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.
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.
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!