The Stardust Stunning Container Home

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 644.6 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Alpine, Texas

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Summary:
Alpine's must stunning and unique vacation rental–The Helm™ by CargoHome! Step from the upstairs suite to the rooftop deck for an evening cocktail. A fusion of 2 shipping containers, 20' and 40', the interior of this unique home is insulated and paneled in pine shiplap and trimmed in 100+ year old barn wood. One bedroom and bathroom downstairs and one bedroom and bathroom upstairs allows for two private suites for couples traveling together or with the addition of the sleeper sofa it can sleep 6

The Space:
This stunning 2 story container home will surely not dissapoint! Featuring 2 separate bedrooms and bathrooms with super comfy Tuft & Needle mattresses will ensure you have a good nights sleep. With the additional sleeper sofa downstairs it can sleep uptimes to 6 people! Take a hot shower in the full bathroom that features an on demand water heater with endless water supply. Boasts a kitchenette with an induction cooktop and basic cookware. Also has a microwave, mini fridge and Keurig coffee machine. Upstairs also has a Keurig machine and mini fridge. Enjoy the gorgeous mountain views from inside the home as well as the stunning sunsets from the rooftop patio.

Guest Access:
The house and rooftop deck are all yours!

The Neighborhood:
Parking is available right at the house.

Property manager

VillaStay Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kokernot Park and Shipman Park, while Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are cultural highlights. Wassermann Wranch and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.

Alpine, Texas

What's nearby

Sul Ross State University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Museum of the Big Bend - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Kokernot Field - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Kokernot Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

Alpine Station - 2 min drive
Marfa, TX (MRF) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
‪Alicia's Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stardust Stunning Container Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Stardust Stunning Container Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stardust Stunning Container Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Stardust Stunning Container Home located?

Situated in Alpine, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sul Ross State University, Kiowa Gallery and Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Museum of the Big Bend and Kokernot Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Alpine Station is 29 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Teri J.

5 April 2025

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

Container Love!

This container tiny home was perfect for our trip! Everything was as presented in listing ! We had everything we needed! Enjoyed it all! Thank you for quick response to any questions!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha B.

15 February 2025

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

Big Bend February Trip

Loved our container casita. Alpine is a great town to stay when visiting the Big Bend area.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

29 January 2025

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

Great views and comfortable accommodations

Beautiful patios to watch the sun set! Everything we need. So close to town and every accommodation you could need.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

8 August 2024

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

Great stay

Really nice place, morning coffee on the deck looking at the mountians was the best.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

14 October 2024

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

Beautiful Views

We really enjoyed our short stay in Alpine. We liked be just right outside of town but less than a mile from everything. We liked the separation from down stairs, beds were comfortable, and perfect amount of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desmond M.

20 October 2024

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

Good place to stay

Great place. He drove back and forth to big bend national park for three days visiting the park. We had a great time and this was a good place. Great views on the balcony at night and before sunrise for star gazing. In retrospect it was too far away from. Big bend but all the vrbo’s closer to the park were twice as much as this place. Overall a great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

7 December 2023

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

Great spot

You’re close to everything Big Bend has to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

15 April 2024

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

Unique West Texas Experience

Efficient use of space in a nice setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

4 January 2024

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

Quick stop

Made a quick trip to Alpine - staying in this container home was a fun experience! Had everything we needed and then some! So many stars visible at night - loved it!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

22 August 2023

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

Star pics

This was a great stay. Not dark enough for getting star pics, but a cool cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Caroline M.

15 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good views, but this stay needs some work

Overall, this is a cute little tiny house, but we didn’t find it to be a practical stay. I didn’t realize the internal structure of the house didn’t have a staircase inside of it, the only staircase connecting top and bottom floors was an extremely small, windy staircase outside of the building. Since we were there with our 3 young kids, this was a bit of a nightmare since we had no way for our kids to get to us upstairs if they needed us in the middle of the night without going outside. This lead to me sleeping on the 3rd sleeping space in the living room area - the futon. This should not be counted as a sleeping space. This futon was by far the most uncomfortable couch I’ve ever sat on, let alone slept on. It was the worst sleep I’ve ever had. On top of these things, we had a few other random frustrations: the upstairs bathroom door didn’t stay closed, the kitchen is barely functional beyond maybe cooking one thing in one pan, there wasn’t enough cutlery for the amount of people staying, there wasn’t any restocks of garbage bags or paper towels so we ran out of things through our stay, the upstairs door is extremely heavy and was near impossible to close on windy days, the thermostat did not work and we found ourselves frozen every night despite trying to fix all of them multiple times. The views here were gorgeous, the stargazing patio was nice, the proximity to town was nice, but overall I would not recommend this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

24 June 2023

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

Oasis close to Big Bend

The stardust was amazing. Pictures are 100% accurate. Beautiful views. We didn’t want to leave, can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 June 2023

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed staying at this property . It was in a great location for all of our planned visits. We rode e-bike in Marfa, attended a Star Party at the McDonald Observatory, attended a Minor League Baseball game at Kokernot Field, played some golf at the Alpine Country Club, and hiked at Big Bend National Park. Jessica communicated very well with us through our stay. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily

3 April 2024

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

Surprisingly functional! We enjoyed the tiny house experience and it was cool to use the induction cooktop. Only thing we would have liked that we did not have was a toaster. Also be aware there are no laundry facilities but we planned ahead and did laundry before we arrived.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana J.

26 June 2023

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

A great place to land in the desert.

My family had a great stay in this adorable property. We saw quite a bit of wildlife in the mornings and evenings which is always fun. The beds were comfortable, the AC was COLD (which was perfect for this Texas summer). The home was equipped with everything we needed. They have thought of everything, from extra comfy throw blankets in the rooms to extra toiletries in the bathrooms. Management was communicative and fast to answer questions. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

12 November 2023

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

Such a nice place!

This place is so nice! Very modern, clean and comfy. Looks just like the pics. Great water pressure and hot water, lovely fluffy towels; including black washcloths for makeup removal! Coffee and Keurig were provided as well. The only thing I didn't catch from the listing is that the top bedroom is completely separate from the bottom. You have to take stairs up to that part. We had a couple of questions and the mgmt company was extremely responsive. There's a ton of good restaurants in Alpine and a natural food grocery store right across the street. Alpine is also really close to Marfa and about 2 hrs from the Big Bend and Terlingua. We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin B.

5 May 2023

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

Loved it!

Absolutely loved the property and the little town. We spent a few days driving around Marfa, Big Bend, Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. This was a great in between location where we wouldn’t have to pack daily. I’m tall so I had some concerns over the size of the ceilings, shower, bed and it all far exceeded any hopes I had. The hosts have done a great job stocking the property and have put nicer towels, linens and things in to give it a very polished touch. My friend came with me and we had our own private space between the upstairs and lower level which was very welcomed. The only hiccup we had was that I didn’t receive the 4 digit code in my text or email so I assumed falsely that the 2 digit code would let us in. The hosts and office were very accommodating and worked that out with us but to other guests I’d urge you to be sure you receive the 4 digit code the day before and reach out in advance if you don’t. We’d love to come back. The views off the roof at the stars were a great bonus too.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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Bathroom 2

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