El Nopal Casita-Close to Sul Ross State University

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 495 sq m

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Alpine, TX

Sul Ross State University
‪4 min walk‬
Big Bend Regional Medical Center
‪10 min walk‬
Kokernot Park
‪20 min walk‬
Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Welcome to El Nopal! -- Located in Alpine, just a couple blocks from Sul Ross State University. Alpine is central to all things West Texas--Marfa, Fort Davis, Big Bend National Park, and Marathon.

Mi casa es su casa--enjoy the cozy comforts of El Nopal and we look forward to having you stay!

** Dogs are welcome with a $40 pet fee. Please be aware there are a few small gaps in the backyard fencing that a small dog could squeeze through. Please supervise animals while outside.
Please be aware that the desert terrain can be quite harsh for pets that are not used to it. Dogs shoes are recommended.

El Nopal Casita does not allow cats.

Enjoy the entire house and spacious backyard.
Off street parking is available.

TV - There is not cable or satellite service, however you may log into your account on the Roku to watch your shows.

El Nopal is 2.5 blocks west of Sul Ross State University's Entrance 3. It is a quiet and friendly
neighborhood within walking distance of Alpine's downtown shops and resturants.

Please be aware that the desert terrain can be quite harsh for dogs that are not used to it. Alpine has cacti, mesquite and lots of grassburs (goatheads). Dogs shoes are highly recommended.
AC/HEATING: El Nopal has mini splits to heat and cool the home. There are instructions in the home to operate these units.

PETS: We are dog friendly, but please be respectful of the home. No pets on the furniture and please pick up any pet waste from the yard. Bags and a bucket is provided. We do not allow cats.
If you have a dog please supervise them while in the backyard. There are a few small holes in the fence that a smaller breed might be able to squeeze through.
Dog shoes are recommended at the desert terrain is harsh on tender paws.

If needed, the dumpster is located on Sul Ross Street about a block west of the home.

Also beware that we have the property regularly treated for pests. However, if you leave food or crumbs out it is very likely to attract ants into the property.

Property manager

Bienvenido Big Bend

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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

About the area

Alpine

Alpine is home to this holiday home. Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wassermann Wranch and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden.

Alpine, TX

What's nearby

Sul Ross State University - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Museum of the Big Bend - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kokernot Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Kokernot Field - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Alpine Station - 10 min walk
Marfa, TX (MRF) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
‪Alicia's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Nopal Casita-Close to Sul Ross State University pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Nopal Casita-Close to Sul Ross State University?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Nopal Casita-Close to Sul Ross State University?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Nopal Casita-Close to Sul Ross State University located?

Situated in Alpine, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sul Ross State University and Kiowa Gallery. Big Bend Regional Medical Center and Museum of the Big Bend are also within 15 minutes. Alpine Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Dave L.

22 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It was o.k.

Was very clean. Very dated. Needs a comfortable chair in the living room, couch not large enough for 3 adults. Bathroom very funky, the metal tub/shower was not easy to access. Overall it was adequate but not very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

28 November 2024

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

Sweet little spot with great host

We loved this sweet little house in Alpine, and the host was great (especially when I left our coats in the closet 🙈 and they had to be mailed to us). Thank you for everything! We made some great memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

30 November 2023

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

Fantastic stay!

We could not have been happier with our stay. The house was perfect for our needs. Great location - within walking distance to downtown and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

19 March 2023

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

Cute & cozy! Cute little bungalow in town. Wonderful front porch, quiet neighborhood.

Easy from start to finish.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

janis w.

16 July 2023

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

Alpine Getaway

House was clean, charming and comfortable. The fenced yard was an adequate space for our dog but the grass burrs were troublesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Chelsea P.

27 September 2023

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

Frustrated by Lack of Cleanliness

My husband, son, & father in law stayed for a wedding this past weekend and it was a frustrating experience. The kitchen items were dirty, the ice trays were broken and “ice bin” disgusting. I had to throw out broken glassware & gladware containers. There weren’t extra sheets incase of needing to change bedsheets from general dust or debris from alpine life. I’m from a dark sky community and I am fully aware of the out door lighting requirements.We arrived in pitch black conditions 4 of the 8 solar path lights were broken and porch light was useless. We all tripped multiple times trying to navigate the front porch until we could locate our flashlights. The neighbors on the right played loud music well past 1:00AM. We like music but it’s a challenge for getting a kid to bed. The washer/dryer situation is nice to have but you can’t run it at night because it shakes the whole house and you have to separate all the dishes to keep them from breaking or rattling. Turned it on before bed and realized our mistake quickly; so we ran it while we were out. FYI beds are extra firm foam mattresses. Wonderful thoughtful touches for pups (we didn’t bring ours). The last night we were there a big puddle of water gathered on the bathroom floor and we couldn’t find the source. The house is cute and homey. We ended up washing just about all the dishes just to make sure someone did. Overall..meh frustrating experience. We had a great time with family; won’t stay here in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

25 October 2022

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

Alpine

Great location for myself and 5yr old son. Fenced in back yard was nice for him to play in. Easily walk to restaurants and other activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

18 October 2022

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

Walking distance from everything!

Quaint property in a nice location

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

6 September 2022

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

Location, location, location!

One of the greatest advantages is that you can walk to many goods and services. On most days, I rode my bicycle west and at the edge of the city Wagon Road had views that could rival national parks.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

12 June 2022

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

Everything was great.

No issues at all. Great house for a small group.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen R.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cute property but NOT pet friendly

We chose this property primarily because it was advertised as pet friendly. The house itself was charmingly rustic and overall acceptable (although the AC units could not cool it comfortably at night). The yard, however, was not at all pet friendly. About a third of the yard was sharp xeriscape rock chips, and the rest of the yard was infested with small goat head thorns. Our poor pup tiptoed painfully through the yard whenever he had to take care of business; then we had to pick thorns out of his paws after he limped back inside.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Herendira P.

26 April 2022

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

Nice Getaway

The stay was comfortable, the town was nice to drive around.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

4 April 2022

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

Adorable

Super cute and very comfortable. Plenty of space.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M., Lawn, Texas

24 February 2022

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

Lone Star Cowboy Gathering

This little space was perfect for the gathering. I was within walking distance and that really helped a lot. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the electric fireplace.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

19 December 2021

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

Great house in Alpine

This was the perfect house for my family to stay in on our road trip. Close to several eating places, and in a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

13 October 2021

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

Southwest vacation

This is a great property: cute, comfortable, reasonably priced and well maintained with a responsive host. Book it!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

6 September 2021

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

Great stay

We sure loved staying here with our dogs! Did a lot of sightseeing and sitting on the front porch. The beds were very comfortable and the tub was great for a deep soak.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

19 August 2021

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

Perfect size and close to school

This house was so cute and had everything we needed. Perfect location when moving my daughter into her dorm room. Very clean, stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, and lots of charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

27 July 2021

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

Great location and house

Check-in was simple and straightforward. The house was clean and contained everything we needed for cooking and staying there. The house is larger than it looks in the photos; more than enough room for our family of 4. Ceiling fans in nearly every room allowed us to avoid needing to use the cooling veru much. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAMES S., Austin, TX

22 June 2021

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

Cute house with great location

This house was very cozy and had everything we needed. Close to all the things in alpine.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca U.

16 May 2021

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

Nopal Casita

We just had an overnight stay. Property was clean and looked just like pictures. Cute and quiet.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

14 May 2021

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

Very convenient location. House amenities were great.

We basically needed a headquarters that could be restful after several days of side trips. The casita was comfortable and felt like home

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE S.

8 May 2021

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

Great little casita!

The little casita was adorable and funky just a block from the University and a short walk over to shops in town. It was a bit small for us and our 3 dogs and they got a little restless because it rained for half our stay. They did to enjoy the large backyard for one day though. We still thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Some of the dishes were dirty when we arrived. The biggest dislike we had was the tub. It was a converted horse trough. We're all country people so we know one when we see one. The one short person in our group had problems getting in and out of it, and even the taller ones bumped their toes a few times. It was pretty narrow also and it was easy to get tangles with the shower curtain. The stove worked fine, but was a little dated. The A/C worked fine, and we all loved the heater/faux fire place in the evening. The front porch was enjoyable to sit on anytime of the day or night. Overall, we loved it and would stay again. Would have liked to have met April, but with the COVID precautions I understand.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Celina, Texas

20 April 2021

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

Nice neighborhood

Perfect for two couples to spend the night in Alpine. Clean and comfy beds!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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