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Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 430
AED 985 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view!

Summary:
Adobe Vista is a two bedroom, two bath adobe home with commanding views of Sul Ross State University and surrounding Alpine, nestled on the slope of 'A Mountain', imagine an adobe hug!

The Space:
Handmade in 2002 by the Peters family of four, Ted, Peggy and two daughters, Elaine (age 17), and Terra (age 13). Everyday 180 adobe bricks were made on-site with local dirt from a ranch. That dirt was hand-sifted, mixed with gravel, 10% cement, water, and love in a giant mixer! Dumped into a wheelbarrow, it was then, poured into a handmade form that looked like a giant bread pan without a bottom, holding nine breads. With handy hoes, we tamped the thick mud several times to ensure no air pockets, and like thick cake batter it sputtered and flopped into its form. Then the tops of the form were scraped with a door threshold and the little mud around the top were cut with a butter knife so when the form was lifted it didn't take the top with it. Left to dry about 5 minutes, then the form was lifted up, which took two people pulling evenly and coming up at the same time to minimize corner damages and birth the perfect nine bricks! Morning bricks were baked enough by the Big Bend sun that by the afternoon, they were turned on their side to dry overnight before being stacked the next morning. It took 3,000 of these to make Adobe Vista. Every brick was levelled and laid. You will see the walls have alternating brick sides, one level is longwise and the next layer was laid short side. This was for added stability of the structure. The adobe is exposed both inside and outside because 10% cement was mixed into the mud, making it possible to see every brick and enjoy the earthly and immense texture of adobe.
Adobe Vista was built for Elaine and Terra to attend Sul Ross State University. Doing so, they enjoyed living there throughout college. Now, nineteen years later Adobe Vista still gives adobe hugs! It's a feeling of comfort and peace that only 18 inches of handmade- mother earth walls can give. We hope that during your stay, you enjoy some of these hugs; they're on us!

Guest Access:
The home is yours to enjoy during your stay!

The Neighborhood:
Adobe Vista is conveniently located only 1/2 mile from the happiest and largest natural food store in the Big Bend called Blue Water Natural Foods! Organic fruits and veggies abound, amid a large dairy and meat selection, choice wine and beer, fun snacks, personal care products, and supplements! All the soap products and local coffee and tea at Adobe Vista can be purchased at Blue Water. Your stay at Adobe Vista includes a $5.00 coupon for anything at Blue Water! Open everyday 9:30 to 8 pm, you are sure to find something tasty to enjoy during your stay or prepare in the full kitchen at Adobe Vista!

Other Things to Note:
Adobe Vista is pet friendly with prior notice and a $475 pet fee that will be requested before your arrival.

Please do not allow pets on the furniture.

There is not a fenced in yard.

Please be aware that the desert terrain can be quite harsh for pets that are not used to it. Dogs shoes are recommended.

Property manager

Kenneth "Josiah" Wheeler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alpine, Texas

What's nearby

  • Sul Ross State University - 14 min walk
  • Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 16 min walk
  • Museum of the Big Bend - 3 min drive
  • Kokernot Field - 4 min drive
  • Kokernot Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Alpine Station - 13 min walk
  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Alicia's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view! located?

Situated in Alpine, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kiowa Gallery and Sul Ross State University. Big Bend Regional Medical Center and Museum of the Big Bend are also within 2 mi (3 km). Alpine Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Alpine
My daughter and I stayed at the Adobe Vista in Alpine and had a wonderful time. We highly recommend staying at the Adobe Vista . McDonald's regulatory
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years
This property is nestled in the hills of Alpine. The night view is lovely, and the neighborhood is quiet. The history of the building is fascinating. The house is very clean! It was a restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alpine view
The little house was exactly as described with lovely views of Alpine and the university. It was comfortable and well equipped and the owners were easy to contact, although we had needed nothing. It was a great location to see more of the Davis Mtns.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Toni E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Thanksgiving Stay at Adobe Vista
The house was comfortable and private, nestled in the hillside in Alpine. The view looking down toward town at night was very nice. The property was clean and well maintained. Any questions we had were answered quickly. My daughter and I loved staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024