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Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroom Sleeps 2 20.9 sq m
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Explore the area

Marathon, TX
- Sul Ross State University40 min drive
- Kiowa Gallery42 min drive
- Big Bend Regional Medical Center42 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
Na bolom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Shower
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Garden
About this property
Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park
One of the experimental buildings on our property, this structure was designed and built partially by the same artisan who did a good bit of the foundation work on Eve's Garden, one of the best examples of 'papercrete' building world wide and located in north Marathon. This building, named 'Na Bolom' or 'Jaguar House' in Mayan was constructed in the manner of the ubiquitous conical structures in Southern Italy, all through desert communities in the Middle East, Africa and is comfortable for two persons.Come try this amazing edifice in the wilds of the far west Texas, trans-Pecos region just north of Big Bend National Park.
There is a deck on the west side and access is encouraged to the other experimental building projects on La Loma Del Chivo. Free dust and wind are constants , as is the overwhelming brilliance of the great via lactea (milky way). Hot water provided( please quick showers , you are in the desert).
There is a deck on the west side and access is encouraged to the other experimental building projects on La Loma Del Chivo. Free dust and wind are constants , as is the overwhelming brilliance of the great via lactea (milky way). Hot water provided( please quick showers , you are in the desert).
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Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
No pets in this building
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 indicated that 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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Marathon
Located in Marathon, this apartment is in the mountains. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

Marathon, TX
What's nearby
- Sul Ross State University - 40 min drive - 61.4 km
- Kiowa Gallery - 42 min drive - 64.1 km
- Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 42 min drive - 64.4 km
- Museum of the Big Bend - 43 min drive - 64.8 km
- Kokernot Field - 44 min drive - 66.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brick Vault Brewery and Barbeque - 13 min walk
- V6 Coffee Bar - 12 min walk
- White Buffalo Bar - 13 min walk
- Marathon Coffee - 15 min walk
- 12 Gage Restaurant - 13 min walk
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