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The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!

Vacation home in Fort Davis with kitchen and balcony

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Casa Hermosa Starlight is a pet-friendly retreat in the heart of Fort Davis, with majestic views of Sleeping Lion mountain. Unwind on the front porch or stretch out in your full kitchen and living area, complete with flat-screen TV and free wireless.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!

Directly facing majestic Sleeping Lion mountain, and an easy walk from downtown Fort Davis, the historic accommodations of Casa Hermosa Starlight provide the ideal home base for your west Texas adventures. We’re pet friendly, so bring the pooch.

Stretch out and relax with all the comforts. The Starlight offers two bedrooms with one queen-size and one double bed, a full bath, a living area, and a full kitchen. Flat-screen TV with complimentary Netflix, and free wireless. Or simply watch the light change on the mountain from your front-porch rocker!

It's the best of all worlds for your getaway. You're in town, so you're not subject to being stranded in a remote location if the elements turn against you. You can stroll and dine and shop and soak up the unique character of Fort Davis, and you're a quick drive from Texas' most dramatic mountain vistas. Fifteen breathtaking miles from the McDonald Observatory. Twenty miles from the art Mecca of Marfa. Thirty-two miles from a refreshing swim in the spring-fed mountain pool at Balmorhea. You're surrounded by history both inside--in a past life, Casa Hermosa served our country as a barracks for Army Air Force pilots during World War I---and outside--the rocks on our mountains are 500 million years old, and once served as hiding places for Apache and Comanche warriors.

If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to making you feel welcome.

The Casa Hermosa is an original adobe structure in the old town of Fort Davis. The home consists of 2 independent units, The Starlight, and The King Suite. Each space has its own covered patio, private entrance, dedicated parking, and grill. This listing is solely for the Starlight.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please throw all dirty towels into the provided hamper.
Please throw all trash away into the provided trash cans.
Please clean up your dishes.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Map
Fort Davis, TX

What's nearby

  • Overland Trail Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fort Davis National Historic Site - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Davis Mountains State Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • McDonald Observatory - 21 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Bentley's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blue Mountain Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sky Island Taproom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lupita Tacos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fort Davis Drug Store - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Overland Trail Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fort Davis National Historic Site. Davis Mountains State Park and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Starlight at Casa Hermosa, Gaze At Sleeping Lion Mountain From Your Porch! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, clean and quaint home yet again this year my stay was just perfect. Thank you for offering such great accommodations in lovely Fort Davis!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

marlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small home with very comfortable beds. The house is directly across the street from the local high school. Lots of goat heads/stickers in the yard made it unusable for the doggie, had to walk the neighborhood instead. With everything considered, I would stay here again. Matt was very responsive to questions. We love Fort Davis and all the things to do in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane Ann K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were issues with the cottage, but I informed the owner and was compensated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda S.

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

Excellent Stay

Enjoyed our visit. Lodging is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Fort Davis - Casa Hermosa

Quiet neighborhood, very clean space, just as advertised. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great place

Everything was great! Awesome house, awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

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

Everything you need

We stayed in this rental for a couple nights on a long road trip. It had everything we needed and was quite comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Cute homey feels

This house was so cute and we really enjoyed our stay. It's really peaceful and conveniently located close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia A.

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

Sweet Escape

We came to celebrate our sons 5th birthday with a star party and while the observatory and sights were amazing, our “mini house” (as our son lovingly called it) was truly one of the best parts. We didn’t know it was monsoon season so we spent a few hours each day sitting on the porch reading and playing while listening to the rain and it was perfect. The style, vibes, and comfort were outstanding. Also, this is probably one of the softest beds I’ve ever slept on. It was an amazing stay! 100/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay and had zero issues with the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Excellent

A perfect spot to stay and be near so many adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Tres Amigas/Golden Girls

This property was wonderful! We were comfortable and close to everything we wanted to do. We highly recommend this property and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Great place!

Very clean! So easy to check in and out. Quiet! Loved our stay, will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

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

Return to ft davis

Love coming back - it’s a beautiful area. Very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great location in Ft Davis

Did the job. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

As brilliant as the night skies!

We loved spending our stay here. It was the perfect size for us for a few days. The exterior space for dark sky viewing was splendid. We truly enjoyed the coziness of the tiny house and trying out the various on- and off-grid services. I thought the bed would be too soft, but it was a dream. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Beat the heat

Nice place. Good location.good communication. Great weather
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Our stay in Fort Davis at Casa Hermosa

We had a lovely several days visiting Fort Davis and enjoyed our stay at the Casa Hermosa. Communication with Matthew was clear and prompt. The house was very comfortable for two couples and we enjoyed some time out on the front porch. Very convenient for our trips to McDonald Observatory and Davis Mountain State Park. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Clean and Convenient

The Starlight at Casa Hermosa is within walking distance of main street Ft. Davis. Depiction of house on line is accurate and everything was clean and ready when we arrived. Hosts are accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEWIS M.

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

Terrific stay in Ft. Davis

As advertised. No surprises. Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

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

Peaceful abode

We absolutely love this home! We’ve stayed 3 times over the last few years. It’s so quiet and walking distance to downtown. The view of sleeping lion mountain as you sit in the rocking chairs on the front porch is surreal. The stars are so bright! Sigh it was so hard to leave. Everything you need is provided. The home is spotless. The beds are comfy. We look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria U., Houston Texas

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

The perfect place to get away

This is one of the nicest places we’ve ever booked on VRBO. Not only was it spacious, but it’s beautifully decorated and full of the comforts of home. The hosts were very thoughtful in their choice of amenities. The kitchen was a good size for cooking and there was a charcoal grill. The beds were very comfortable. And the water pressure in the shower was amazing. Best of all, Matt and Beth kept in communication leading up to checking in and made sure the heat and front porch light was in for our nighttime arrival. We are looking forward to staying on our next trip to Fort Davis.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Weekend getaway

We came to Fort Davis for a weekend getaway to visit the area and McDonald Observatory. The property was as described and very comfortable. A broom would have been helpful to sweep up the tracked in dust from the yard. Another helpful thing would be either window shades or darker curtains. The sun shone in brightly through the kitchen and bedroom windows and I can see it raising the inside temperature in the summer due to that. The ac worked great and the house was very well supplied with the necessary items such as coffee, creamer and sugar as well as some basic cooking spices. Bed was very comfortable and the provided toiletries were nice. Very walkable to town. The lights from the nearby tennis court can be super bright if you’re trying to spend some time outside in the evening to enjoy the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ft Davis weekend for Bloys camp

Clean, convenient, quaint and rustic with modern conveniences. The mini-split air conditioners were excellent during the record setting heat, plus they have more of a soothing "white noise" sound than most HVAC systems. The cabin definitely had the "Ft Davis look which we like more than the "all motels look the same". We're not accustomed to the total technology reservation and check in system of VRBO as this was only our second time to use it. Comfortable beds, good air-conditioning and good shower which are the three main requirements for hot days in August!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena W.

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

Vacation, star gazing

We choose this location for its proximity to McDonald observatory. The home was small, but perfect for my family of three. Small counter space but we made do by rearranging some items. Very clean, had coffee and filters provided along with all necessary kitchen utensils and cookware. I originally choose this property also because it listed a pool. The property sold after I had paid and new owner did not list pool in their description. We spent one day at Balmorhea state park and thoroughly enjoyed the pool there. Had short drives to Alpine, Marfa also. I would definitely stay at Casa Hermosa again. Owner always immediately replied to any messages I sent to him.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023