Casita Bonita~ your home away from from home in Big Bend

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Alpine, TX

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Located just a 5 minute walk from downtown Alpine, Casita Bonita is a wonderful place to rest your head while visiting Big Bend. Centrally located and just an hour from all the major attractions, such as Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, Ft. Davis and the McDonal Observatory. And just a 20 minute drive to Marathon.
Casita Bonita offers all the amenties you will need for a comfortable stay and has a large fenced backyard with an outdoor seating area and a fire pit.

Property manager

Wilma Schindeler

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alpine

Alpine is home to this cottage. 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

Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Museum of the Big Bend - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Sul Ross State University - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Kokernot Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Kokernot Field - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Alpine Station - 13 min walk
Marfa, TX (MRF) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
‪Alicia's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita Bonita~ your home away from from home in Big Bend pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Casita Bonita~ your home away from from home in Big Bend?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Bonita~ your home away from from home in Big Bend?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita Bonita~ your home away from from home in Big Bend located?

Situated in Alpine, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Big Bend Regional Medical Center, Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend. Shipman Park and Sul Ross State University are also within 1 mile (2 km). Alpine Station is 13 minutes by foot.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

14 April 2025

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

Alpine Wedding Weekend

4 adults, 1 infant, and family dog stayed 3 nights at this home. We primarily picked this listing because it is pet friendly. The house had everything you needed and met our basic needs. Was not overly impressed with the neighborhood, but it was quiet except for the dog next door that barked ALL THE TIME - ALL NIGHT LONG!!! There is only one window unit A/C, which more than adequately cooled the house. At night, this part of Texas is cool year round so it wasn't bad at night with the doors closed. However, during the day it is hot.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

9 January 2025

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

Quaint casita with a washer and dryer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie B., San Antonio, Texas

8 November 2023

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

Birthday Trip

My husband, me and pups came to Alpine/Big Bend Region for a Birthday Trip. We chose this property as they allowed pets, had a fenced in yard and had room to spread out. House was very spacious, clean and comfortable. As mentioned in other reviews, there are prickers in the backyard (not bad during the time we were there). There are dogs at the homes on either side of the house and in the neighborhood. We (and our dogs) also heard dogs barking early in the morning (1 am) plus the train coming through Alpine (again early in the morning). Not a deal breaker but just be aware. The house does not have central heating or air. We came during a freeze. The house does have a gas heater. We did not use it due to safety concerns with the dogs, luckily the house also had space heaters and the bedrooms had more than sufficient bedding.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

10 May 2023

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

Nice little cabin

Nice cabin with everything we needed.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

17 March 2023

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

Comfy Cottage

Quant little place and perfect for a family of 4. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

3 January 2023

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

Cute house with fenced yard!

This is a cute home with a nice fenced yard for a dog. Bed was comfy and there is Wi-Fi and Roku available. Washer and dryer are there as well. Very easy to access from 118 or 90. We only stayed one night but it was perfect for us and our puppy.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Munish G.

28 December 2022

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

Comfortable stay

It’s a cute small casita with all the basic amenities. Our stay was right in the middle of the really cold temp and we’re worried whether the property will be warm enough. To our surprise, it was comfortable during our stay with heaters being in all the rooms. Only one thing that I suggest is to have more utensils (plates, glasses, etc) in the kitchen. Otherwise, it was a good stay for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

27 November 2022

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

comfortable

This is a charming little house that worked well for us. Alpine is a nice little town with easy access to necessities. It is about an hour from Big Bend National Park as well. A few minor things noticed - like towels getting frayed, but otherwise very pleasant

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

25 November 2022

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

Girl’s weekend

This was a great place for our friends’ weekend…easy access to everything in Alpine and the perfect size for the 3 of us. I will keep it on my list for future trips!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Z.

10 August 2022

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

Big Bend Adventure

We loved this adorable casita. It was comfortable and quiet. It met all of our needs as a base camp for a visit to Big Bend and Maria. The backyard was a great space for the fur babies and for an early morning cup of coffee!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laura S.

31 May 2022

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

Cozy Home!

My husband, 18-month-old, and I had a fun visit in Alpine staying in this house. Due to the near triple-digit heat (end of May), I must say the bedrooms did stay warm (78/80 degrees) due to the one window unit which is located in living room. The kitchen/living areas kept very cool. The house does have everything you need; there is an abundance of towels and toilet paper, which is especially nice! This was the first VRBO at which our dog (English Springer Spaniel) stayed and he had plenty of room to roam around in the large backyard. The yard itself (being in the desert) is made up of mostly rock and dirt (which we are used to, living in Midland, TX haha). However, there were quite a few grass burrs. Overall, we had a lovely stay and plan on visiting again in the cooler months!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

9 May 2022

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

Our stay in Alpine

We enjoyed or stay very much. The house was clean, it’s centrally located in Alpine. I recommend this hostess.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rafael

6 May 2022

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

Nice and cozy house, very clean, big back yard. Alpine is a small town so the location is close to everything. My main complaint was the A/C, there is only one tiny wall unit in the living room, there were fans in the bedrooms, if not for that it would have been very hot in the house. I would hate to be there during the summer when it really gets hot. The washing machine only half filled with water, we just got back from Big Bend so needed to was cloths and it took a long time having to do half loads.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

2 May 2022

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

Jay P

Nice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah F.

18 April 2022

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

Cute house

This property was as described and in town. Cute, older home decorated nicely. Loved the tree limb accents in the home and the thought put into the furnishings and art. Having a washer and dryer on site was super helpful. The location of the property was very convenient to the library and town. P.s. One thing to remember while staying in Alpine, all restaurants are not open every day.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

30 March 2022

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

Big Bend Trip

The property is absolutely adorable. This is the best well stocked place we have stayed in, which was most appreciated. Wilma was accomodating as Google Maps over estimated our time to get there and we ended up being a bit early. Great location to visit along with Big Bend Nat'l Park and Marfa.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

25 March 2022

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

Wilma was wonderful

Well-appointed, cute little casita. We’d love to return.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

17 March 2022

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

Nice stay

We had a nice stay. Small and charming. One bedroom has a dresser and access to a small backyard deck. The back yard was secure for my dog. There is a fire pit available and chairs to view the beautiful night skies. The kitchen is only minimally outfitted. We bought salt and ice trays. We used the space heaters at night for our March visit. There is an AC window unit in living room but wasn’t hot enough to require it on our visit. Room for 2-3 cars in front of property. Shower worked great and towels were nice. Hairdryer a nice touch. Floors a little wonky and crooked between the bedrooms. Neighborhood nice and quiet except occasionally dogs barking. Living room furniture small, but ok for an hour or two . House was small but great for our party of two. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gerald B.

13 March 2022

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

Cozy little house

We had a wonderful stay at the cozy little house. The description was accurate and the rental was seamless. No issues with anything. The beds/mattresses were of the quality you would find in a 5 star hotel. We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

9 January 2022

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

Great Escape in Town

I was looking to escape to west Texas for a few days and wanted a rental that would allow me to bring my dogs. This cute home in Alpine was absolutely perfect. It’s centrally located and has WiFi and streaming services so you feel connected, but watching the sun rise over the mountains you’re quickly reminded of the incredible nature all around you. And it’s an easy, short trip from Alpine to Marfa, Marathon, and Ft. Davis so there’s plenty to check out with a short a 30-minute drive in each direction. Wilma was so accommodating and a joy to correspond with. I highly recommend this rental to anyone looking to spend some time in west Texas!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

27 November 2021

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

Greaty stay!

Casita Bonita is a very cozy house and my daughter and I really enjoyed our stay there.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

28 October 2021

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed our stay. It was clean with a great firepit and table to hang around in the back. I definitely will come back here.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

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Hosted by Wilma Schindeler

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property