La Cabaña Escondida...the Perfect, Private Getaway

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Fort Davis, TX

Fort Davis National Historic Site5 min drive
Davis Mountains State Park5 min drive
McDonald Observatory24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Our beautiful Davis Mountains surround this cozy cabin, nestled in Limpia Canyon, just minutes from downtown Fort Davis and located on part of the historic Sproul Ranch! The cabin sleeps four in a one bed/one bath, including full-size sleeper sofa in living area. The eat-in kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. Two covered porches (back porch screened) provide the perfect spot for entertaining, bird watching, star gazing, reading and relaxing. Come sit back, relax, enjoy the views, and take a hike!

Property manager

Jennifer Sproul Whitesell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Davis

Located in Fort Davis, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden and McDonald Observatory are local attractions and Château Wright Winery is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

Rattlers & Reptiles - 5 min drive
Fort Davis National Historic Site - 5 min drive
Davis Mountains State Park - 5 min drive
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden - 14 min drive
McDonald Observatory - 24 min drive

Getting around

Marfa, TX (MRF) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Blue Mountain Bistro - 4 min drive
Lupita Tacos - 4 min drive
Fort Davis Drug Store - 4 min drive
Black Bear Lodge - 13 min drive
Poco Mexico - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Cabaña Escondida...the Perfect, Private Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Cabaña Escondida...the Perfect, Private Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Cabaña Escondida...the Perfect, Private Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Cabaña Escondida...the Perfect, Private Getaway located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fort Davis National Historic Site, Overland Trail Museum and Rattlers & Reptiles. Davis Mountains State Park is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

shanna o.

7 Apr 2024

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

Hidden Gem

Great stay for our family of 4! The cabin is very clean & cute, well represented by the photos. It’s very quiet & great for seeing the stars outside your door. Stayed here as we visited Big Bend, Marfa, Ft. Davis. The whole town lost power for a little bit during our stay which caused some issues, but our host was quick to respond & handle the situation. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle & Steve L., Cypress

26 Mar 2024

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

Fixed a problem

Jennifer called us a few days before about a plumbing problem but had a good solution already ready. Great host! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Devine Texas

10 Mar 2024

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

Chill

Very well organized cabin. Easy drive to the property. Javalina, turkeys and deer add to the experience. Loved having coffee on the porch while enjoying the mountain views.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Digna C., Austin

4 Feb 2024

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

Fantastic Views and a Perfect Getaway for Two

We cannot express how wonderful your cabin was for us. My husband loved the hiking and I liked the privacy. We didn't get to use the screened-in porch since it was winter but I can see how great it would be when the bugs come out in the spring or summer. The kitchen was rustic but serviceable, I so appreciated there being ground coffee to use. Many places don't have even one packet of sugar post-Covid. There were spices and olive oil and skillets. Again, nothing fancy but serviceable. We had trouble getting channels on the TV but we weren't there to watch TV. Ft. Davis Mountains State Park and the McDonald observatory are very close by as is Marfa. The only trouble we had was locking the gate with the chain and combination locks. Not something we are used to being from the big City. Thanks again for hosting us. We will need to come back when it's not so cold and make reservations ahead of time at the observatory.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

1 Nov 2023

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

Perfect Mountain and Hiking Getaway

This place is a gem with stunning mountain views all around. It is also quite secluded yet only a mile or so from Ft. Davis with restaurants and a fairly new grocery store (Porter's). The hiking was awesome with private trails right in your "back yard"---a private ranch with private mountain trails. The state park nearby also offers a variety of hiking trails from easy to moderate to difficult trails. The guest house has a full kitchen, living area, a good size bedroom and bathroom. There is also a screened-in porch on the back. And the night sky views are stunning with zero light pollution in the area. Our host Jenniffer was very responsive and easy to communicate with. This was our second stay here and we'll be back the next time we visit Ft. Davis.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Sproul Whitesell

Welcome to the Sproul Family Ranch, located in the heart of the beautiful Davis Mountains! The original Sproul Ranch was founded in 1886 by Robert Stuart Sproul. Over 130 years later, the ranch is still a working cattle ranch, owned and operated by the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of Sproul descendants.

Why they chose this property

We love Limpia Canyon and want to share a piece of our paradise with you! We built the cabin in 1998 so that people could come experience the serenity and majesty of the Davis Mountains.