Title: Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat Holiday home in Marathon ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112446100/112446022/0c924397_edited_9559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat Welcome to Desert Oasis Retreat, where serenity meets adventure in the Texas desert! Nestled in charming Marathon, our retreat is the perfect escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking relaxation amid breathtaking views. Enjoy mountain scenery from the upstairs porch, where guests can relax in the hammock and gaze at stars in Marathon's International Dark Sky Reserve. Built by an artist, this unique home features touches that enhance your stay in this tranquil desert oasis. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18840000/18839200/18839118/3819c685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas Marathon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 199 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=18839118&PinnedHotelID=18839118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99870000/99863700/99863623/1823892e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Ranch, a private acre lot facing open ranch land and high planes desert Marathon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 17 reviews £196 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=99863623&PinnedHotelID=99863623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53790000/53788400/53788349/08136f74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Darkest sky in West Texas and the gateway to Big Bend National Park Marathon - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews £162 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=53788349&PinnedHotelID=53788349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53740000/53732600/53732572/ec97c556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stone cottage@ La loma del chivo Marathon - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 26 reviews £164 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=53732572&PinnedHotelID=53732572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30633500/30633456/42bceb07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 3BR Stay Shared Pool - Perfect for families. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.200052,-103.24691&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mijwDdlduR%3FQ%40Q%3FS%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40OBQ%40QBQBQBOBQBQBQDOBQDODQDODODQFODQFMFQFMFOFMFOFOHMFOHMHMFMJMHMHMHMJMHKJKHMJKJKJIJKJKJILKJIJILILIJILGLILGLGLILGLELGLENELGNELCLENELENANELCNANCLANCNCN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNBLDNDLBNDLFLDLDNFLDLFLHLFLFLHJFLHLHJHLHJHJJLHJJJJJJJHHJJLJJHJJLHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFNHLFNFNFLFNFNFNDNFNDNDPFNDNBPDNDPBNDPBPBPBNBP%40PBPBP%40N%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FN%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAR%3FNAPAPAPARANCPCPAPCPCNCPCPEPCNEPENCPENGNEPENGNENGNGNGNGLGNGNILGNILILILILILILILKLIJKJKLIJKHKJKJKJMHKJKHMHKHMHMHKFMHMFMFMHMDMFOFMDMDMFODMBODMDOBMBODOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMCOEOAMEOEMEMCOEMGOEMEMGMGMEMIMGMGMIMGKIMIMIKIKIMKKIKKKKKIKKKKIMKKIKKMIMIMIMKMGMIMIMGOIMGOGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEQEOEOEQEOCQEOCQCQCQCOCQCQAQCQAOASAQAQAQAO%3FS%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5BTAH59sdffNG0uLjNv57ZnFHKo=) Marathon, TX #### What's nearby - Sul Ross State University - 39 min drive - 38.6 miles - Kiowa Gallery - 42 min drive - 40.3 miles - Big Bend Regional Medical Center - 42 min drive - 40.5 miles - Museum of the Big Bend - 43 min drive - 40.8 miles - Kokernot Field - 44 min drive - 41.7 miles #### Restaurants - ‪V6 Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Marathon Coffee - ‬14 min walk - ‪Los Muertos - ‬14 min walk - ‪White Buffalo Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Big Bend Pizza - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat located? > Situated in Marathon, this holiday home is within 32 miles (52 km) of Sul Ross State University, Sul Ross Desk and Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are also within 32 miles (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question 9.6 ### Exceptional