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McGonagill House ~ King beds
- House
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min. Stay: 1–2 nights
House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-6)
Bedrooms
Antique Blue
Front Bedroom
Master
King size beds (2) One king bed in master bedroom, one California King in the blue bedroom, Double Beds (1) 1 Double bed in the third bedroom
Amenities
Featured
- Washer & Dryer
- No Smoking
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Internet
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2Toilet, Bath with showerBuilt in vanity
- MasterToilet, Shower
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralWest Texas - bring your binoculars
- Mountain view
General
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Parking availableLarge driveway will accommodate two vehicles with trailers side by side plus overflow parking. There is a small, one vehicle garage that will accommodate a compact vehicle or multiple motorcycles.
- InternetWiFi
- Towels available
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomTwo sofas; additional chairs
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeRefrigerator with freezer on top
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee maker12 cup Mr. Coffee; filters supplied
- ToasterFour slice toaster
- Pantry itemsCoffee, Decaf, tea, sugar, salt, pepper.
- Dishes & utensilsMatching service for 8; additional plastic plates/cups for children; additional miscellaneous flatware (dishes and utensils)
- KitchenMicrowave, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator w/freezer, double sink, Kitchen table seat 4-6. Stocked iwth crockpot, pots and pans, dishes, flatware, linens, soap, spices, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper
- Dining table
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Room
- Dining area
- DiningAntique table seats 6 as set up; 8 if you get cozy. Kitchen table seats 4-6.
- Dining table
Entertainment
- TelevisionRoku TV with free viewing through WiFi; allows guests to login to Netflix, Hulu...
- BooksWesterns (lots) and local history.
- GamesBoard games, cards in the buffet in the dining room, some children's toys
Outside
- GardenLarge lawn.
- VerandaOne each on east and west side of house; includes furniture
- Deck/Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Notes
- Large shaded yard, wildlife viewing and birding opportunities, easy access to Big Bend, easy walk to downtown Marathon, porches to view sunrises and sunsets.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Family friendly; will move breakables upon requestFamily friendly; will move breakables upon request
No pets - please contact owner for detailsplease contact owner for details
Events allowed - Fee may apply; pls contact host.Fee may apply; pls contact host.
No smoking
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 6 adults) - Contact owner for 6 adults + small childrenContact owner for 6 adults + small children
Minimum age of primary renter: 21 - All ages welcome.All ages welcome.
- Additional guests may stay at the owner's discretion. Additional fees per person apply.
- House is videotaped prior to arrival. Guest is responsible for paying for missing or broken items.
Cleaning practices
Property has guest safety measures
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Minimum one-day vacancy between guests’ stays
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Hosted by Janet Groth
Ask a questionAbout Janet Groth
We are the great-grandchildren of the original owner and builders JA and Maggie McGonagill and ate many Sunday 'after church' meals here with family and friends. We walked to the French Grocery store and charged candy bars and cokes to our parents after school when we were kids. We played games in the yard. This home and this town are dear to our hearts and an integral part of our family history.
Janet Groth purchased this House in 1940
Why Janet Groth chose Marathon
This home has been in my family for four generations. Although we don't live in the area, we love Marathon for its one-of-a-kind atmosphere and visit several times a year. We support the Marathon Baptist Church and enjoy meals at the restaurants in Marathon. The Fourth of July Dance at the Post, local roping and horsemanship events, and nostalgia call us back to Marathon numerous times every year.
What makes this House unique
Short walk to downtown Marathon; tranquility and large parking area; family ties to Marathon; read about our ranching family and how and why the house was constructed in Marathon.
- Languages:
- english