Title: Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112446022&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat Holiday home in Marathon ## Photo gallery for Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat ![Property grounds - Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112446100/112446022/0c924397_edited_9559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112446100/112446022/e710fcf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112446100/112446022/7cb4ecd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112446100/112446022/7383f4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, soap, toilet paper - Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat (Marathon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112446100/112446022/0e1a44f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - 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 ![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 - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 21 reviews £223 includes taxes & fees 29 Jan - 30 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=99863623&PinnedHotelID=99863623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19320000/19319600/19319592/8004a157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "THE SPIRIT ROOM" at La Loma del chivo Marathon - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Games room - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews £160 includes taxes & fees 26 Jan - 27 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=19319592&PinnedHotelID=19319592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18840000/18839200/18839118/25452445.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Casa Vieja - Adorable Hideaway In Marathon, Texas Marathon - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 204 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=18839118&PinnedHotelID=18839118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53740000/53732600/53732572/7bb7ee22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stone cottage@ La loma del chivo Marathon - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews £160 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=53732572&PinnedHotelID=53732572&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 Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews £160 includes taxes & fees 29 Jan - 30 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=53788349&PinnedHotelID=53788349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71480000/71473000/71472999/eb385bb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Grand Oasis!! 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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 Marathon is home to this holiday home. [Visit our Marathon travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon.dx129845) [View more Holiday homes in Marathon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Private-Holiday-Homes.d129845-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 32 min drive \- 38.6 miles - Kiowa Gallery 34 min drive \- 40.3 miles - Big Bend Regional Medical Center 34 min drive \- 40.5 miles - Kokernot Municipal Park 35 min drive \- 40.3 miles - Kokernot Field 36 min drive \- 41.7 miles ### Restaurants - V6 Coffee Bar 11 min walk - White Buffalo Bar 11 min walk - Marathon Coffee 14 min walk - Los Muertos 14 min walk - 12 Gage Restaurant 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat? ### Where is Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Marathon: Desert Oasis Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah A. 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our whole family loved this home and property…even our dog! This was our first ever Vrbo rental and we WILL be coming back here again!!! The house was impeccably clean and equipped with everything we needed. It has great desert charm and the view from the balcony and hammock is fabulous. Our entire trip’s purpose was stargazing at Big Bend, but the dark sky view from the balcony and yard is exquisite in its own right. Big Bend was an easy drive and a scenic round trip to and from the rental. Our host was SUPER responsive… available immediately or within minutes when we had questions. Marathon is marvelously quirky; within a block there are mini-mansions, RV’s, and old trailers. This house is a beautiful little oasis, reminiscent of a beach house but with a desert vibe. We were inspired by the unique decor and took a ton of photos for inspiration for our own home. You, your kids, and your pets will not regret staying here! ![Night sky ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bdf75049-f9db-4f27-82bc-fbca897c33fe-1761432352473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Nearby views ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f304b2bc-1bb0-4109-af63-03c324bf7472-1761432605334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f866e3d5-f650-4f77-815c-26995484b3ee-1761433838018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/75c48f40-a052-40d4-92a9-d7a4be75a7ca-1761434001789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sarah A. 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