White House Ranch - Unique Ranch experience outside Marfa, Texas

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A room with a hanging bed, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A kitchen with a wooden island, blue cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a chandelier.
A modern house with a large window, a hammock, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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Presidio County, TX

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Marfa

Located in Marfa, this campsite is in a rural area. Big Bend Ranch State Park and Marfa Lights Viewing Center are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Presidio County, TX

Frequently asked questions

Is White House Ranch - Unique Ranch experience outside Marfa, Texas pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at White House Ranch - Unique Ranch experience outside Marfa, Texas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at White House Ranch - Unique Ranch experience outside Marfa, Texas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at White House Ranch - Unique Ranch experience outside Marfa, Texas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is White House Ranch - Unique Ranch experience outside Marfa, Texas located?

Situated in a rural location, this campsite is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Big Bend Ranch State Park.

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. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a couple or family!

We had a wonderful stay here! The place was very clean and so wonderfully thought out for guests. Pene and Atticus were wonderful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you, Erin! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great West Texas Getaway

If you're looking for time away in the west texas land, this is it. Easy access to Marfa and Big Bend State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Alexa! We hope you come visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at the White House Ranch

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at White House Ranch. Accommodations and amenities are well described. Comfortable as being at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxing getaway with lots of charm!

This home is absolutely perfect for people who are looking to getaway from the hustle and bustle and relax. It is a historic home with rich history and the caretakers have made it cozy and full of charm. Filled with antiques and every comfort you could want this was hands down my favorite getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location

Fun time on the ranch

Stay was great and location was incredible. The stars at night were unforgettable. It is pretty far from the state park and more than a 2 Hr drive to big bend just for planning purposes as it was not clear from the description.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Matthew, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and got to see the stars! After your comment, I went back and reviewed the property description on VRBO, and agreed it needed more clarity. I made some changes. Thank you so much, all input is very valuable! We are ranchers first and foremost, so learning this host business one day at a time. No matter where you stay in the Big Bend, you will have to drive a couple of hours if you want to visit all the various parks and towns. This is very big country, with winding (luckily scenic) rural roads. We always give guests specific directions and distances if they ask before coming out. We've told more than one potential guest to stay at a different location, when they made clear their main interest was Big Bend National Park. Visitors should probably look in Brewster County if that is their primary destination. In the past, we had guests who were already familiar with getting to the trailheads in Big Bend Ranch State Park (which start about 18 miles from our property), but many guests may not already have a pass, or otherwise need to go through the main entrance to the park, which is much further. For any potential guests reading this, State Park passes can be purchased online here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes/#texas-state-parks-pass, Again, thanks for your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views

The White House Ranch was perfect for our family of nine. The house is stocked with everything you need. The linens are top notch, furniture is beautiful yet functional, and the pool table/game room was well used! Don’t miss the hammock out front and take time for an evening or morning walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had an amazing week enjoying the beautiful home and stunning land! Pene was quick to respond and very helpful. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you Lara! So glad you enjoyed the ranch. Please come back and see us again! Pene Ferguson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Peaceful

We wanted to get away from it all. This beautiful ranch did the trick. Cozy, yet too notch finishes integrated with the old gives a sense of timelessness. We will be staying again. Our host was so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
John, So glad you enjoyed your time at the ranch. It was lovely meeting you both, and we can't wait to see you again! Pene Ferguson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Deatherage Trip

I’ve stayed at dozens of rentals all over the country and this one was the best I’ve experienced. The location is breathtaking and the house had everything we possibly needed. I’ve never felt such at peace while on vacation. My group had intended to visit big bend multiple days but 1 day was all we wanted, as the ranch was too enjoyable to leave. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

We had a fantastic stay at the White House Ranch! So much fun, and the location was just what we were looking for - secluded enough for some incredible star gazing, yet not too far from the charm of Marfa. The house was comfortable and well-equipped. Couldn't have asked for a better getaway. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Historic Ranch House

The White House was comfortable, clean and very well equipped. It is very remote, which is exactly what we were looking for, a great place for relaxing and stargazing. Conveniently located for the State Park and Terlingua while Marfa is about 30 minutes away. The National Park will take about 2 hours to reach the entry but it's a very scenic drive along the Rio Grande. Would certainly recommend this if you want to get away from it all, enjoy the desert scenery while still enjoying modern comforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
John, We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and got to see the amazing starlight! Please come back and see us again. Pene Ferguson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special and unique

Wow, this was a fun property! A bit of a drive from Marfa, we were pleasantly surprised by this beautiful and roomy house. Pretty and well-stocked kitchen, fun game room and lovely seating areas outside. We got to walk around the property to watch the sunset and sunrise, enjoy the stars, and see some wildlife. Thank you for the great experience for our families!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you Susan! So glad you had a wonderful stay, come back and see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience

The property is very remote and worth the drive! Views all around for miles, desert plants blooming, lots of wildlife made it a spectacular experience. Watching a T-storm from over 100 miles away at sunset was a real treat. Like the song says, there were plants and birds and rock and things. Hostwas perfect. Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
John, Thank you so much for the kind words, and I'm thrilled you had a great experience! Come back any time. Pene Ferguson Owner
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ranch life light

We had a lovely stay at the ranch. Lots of space and we’ll equipped. The bunk beds are in a strange location a little far from the other rooms and my daughter didn’t want to sleep over there, but there was plenty of other space. It’s a solid 30 minute drive to Marfa, so be prepared to drive if that’s your intention!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you Mandy! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend Paradise

The White House Ranch was unbelievably enjoyable. All by yourself without a neighbor within 5 miles or more. The house was fully stocked with everything you might need and extremely clean. The property is amazing. We spent most of several days hiking and biking just around the ranch. Sunsets were spectacular, night skies too. While Big Bend National Park is quite a distance, the State Park is not that far and Marfa is just a short drive away. Start to finish, this was an awesome place. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Remote Stay!

We really enjoyed staying at the White House Ranch! It was a very secluded and comfortable stay. I don't recall seeing it in the listing ahead of time, but to get to the ranch, we had to meet up with Maya in Marfa and get guided to the house. This was a unique experience but was easy to coordinate and made sense given how remote everything was. It was helpful. Everyone in the party also had to sign a rental type of agreement before staying at the house which wasn't something I've had to do before. Pene and Maya were extremely communicative and friendly and I very much appreciate all of the communication we had prior to the trip! Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you Cassandra! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we'd love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, extremely remote

Loved the house, one of the nicer vrbo houses we've stayed at. Lots of attention to detail in the upkeep and amenities. The house is laid out a little odd but I'm sure that's the product of decades of updating. Plenty of space for a large family. Really nice kitchen and areas to sit. I'm sure the stargazing is amazing but we unfortunately went when there was a bright full moon. Lots of helpful information provided. It wasn't really clear about where we could go on the property. They listed it as 11,000 acre ranch which I figured we didn't have just free reign on but the ad almost made it sound like you do. The property guests have access to is about 200 acre front pasture from what I estimate and have some slight hills to explore. Enough to stretch your legs on and explore some. It's over 40 minutes to Marfa and about 1-1.5 hours from Big Bend Ranch State Park. The easiest way to get there was down 169 but it's all dirt road. If you really just want to get in the middle of nowhere for a few days it's a good place to do it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful quiet place to stay. The stars at night are big and bright!! Beautiful views in every direction. Clean and comfortable. Everything works as expected. Plenty of room for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off the beaten path

We rented this property for Christmas. They decorated beautifully! This is an old house with awesome history that has been updated with all the modern commodities. Internet worked great. Beds are very comfortable. The house was very warm despite being there on the coldest day in the last 100 years. The views from the sunroom all the time but mostly at sunrises are beautiful. You are far away from civilization so bring everything you need and will consume. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing remote private home!

Our stay at the White House was amazing! Peaceful, quiet, serene, very private ranch house. 40m to the nearest town so the star gazing was excellent! Well stocked home, adobe is an amazing sound buffer. My only wish is that the water pressure in the small shower was the same as I n the big shower (they do explain this in their welcome book). This home is very well positioned to visit the state park, but is quite a hike for the national park (not at all a mark against this rental, for planning purposes only) We really enjoyed our interaction with the owner and manager. We highly recommend this rental property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful West Texas Escape

We had an amazing time at this house! The house was nice, clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Pene was a wonderful host and easy to communicate with. My kids especially loved the sunroom with the swing bed, gameroom, porch with the fire pit and ALL the wide open space outside. It is about 30 minutes from Marfa so it's helpful to come prepared. But if you're making a trip out to west Texas, you know everything is far and that's probably what you are coming for :) We really enjoyed everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The desert to yourself

We had a wonderful time at Pene's house. We enjoyed having 1,100 acres to ourselves. The silence and the views were amazing. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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