This sweet adobe home from the 1950s is nestled in a garden of fruit trees and succulents. A private patio has a ramada (covered patio) and is perfect for outdoor dining, BBQ and stargazing. The home was lovingly renovated and maintained by my parents for 25 years. Beautiful tiled floors, furniture and outdoor touches reflect their love of Mexico. Marathon is an eclectic, rural town in the heart of the Marathon Basin and a great place to explore the region, be it Big Bend, Ft. Davis or Marfa. The space The house is in the old "Mexican" side of town. It still has that open and friendly neighborhood vibe. Don't be surprised if when sitting on the front porch in the quiet, early morning hours, enjoying a cup of coffee, you see a family of javelinas or wild turkeys running by the gate. But no need to worry, because there is a fence to keep the property safe. Seeing local birds and wildlife is a wonderful part of living in Marathon. The house has a covered garage to shade your car from the sun. The adobe construction helps keep the house cool during the day. Nights are cool even in the summer, but there are air conditioners just in case. Guest access The guests will have the entire house and yard available to them. The only place that is not accessible are the sheds in the backyard. Other things to note The third bedroom with a queen sized bed and its own bathroom and shower is a separate apartment just across the garage from the main house. It's very nice and where I stayed with my kids when I visited my parents when they lived there. It is not an adobe structure but a more recent add-on. You can easily access the main house just across the garage through the kitchen door. There is no central air or central heating. There are individual heaters in all the rooms and air conditioners in the windows. The heaters are free standing and are certainly safe but may not be appropriate for little kids since they are just at their level. We have two blow up mattresses that are available if your party has more than 6 guests. Please note that there is an extra charge of $10 per additional guest. Although children are welcome, please know that house is not baby proof!