Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view! | House in Alpine
2 Bedroom House in Alpine
Summary:
Adobe Vista is a two bedroom, two bath adobe home with commanding views of Sul Ross State University and surrounding Alpine, nestled on the slope of 'A Mountain', imagine an adobe hug!
The Space:
Handmade in 2002 by the Peters family of four, Ted, Peggy and two daughters, Elaine (age 17), and Terra (age 13). Everyday 180 adobe bricks were made on-site with local dirt from a ranch. That dirt was hand-sifted, mixed with gravel, 10% cement, water, and love in a giant mixer! Dumped into a wheelbarrow, it was then, poured into a handmade form that looked like a giant bread pan without a bottom, holding nine breads. With handy hoes, we tamped the thick mud several times to ensure no air pockets, and like thick cake batter it sputtered and flopped into its form. Then the tops of the form were scraped with a door threshold and the little mud around the top were cut with a butter knife so when the form was lifted it didn't take the top with it. Left to dry about 5 minutes, then the form was lifted up, which took two people pulling evenly and coming up at the same time to minimize corner damages and birth the perfect nine bricks! Morning bricks were baked enough by the Big Bend sun that by the afternoon, they were turned on their side to dry overnight before being stacked the next morning. It took 3,000 of these to make Adobe Vista. Every brick was levelled and laid. You will see the walls have alternating brick sides, one level is longwise and the next layer was laid short side. This was for added stability of the structure. The adobe is exposed both inside and outside because 10% cement was mixed into the mud, making it possible to see every brick and enjoy the earthly and immense texture of adobe.
Adobe Vista was built for Elaine and Terra to attend Sul Ross State University. Doing so, they enjoyed living there throughout college. Now, nineteen years later Adobe Vista still gives adobe hugs! It's a feeling of comfort and peace that only 18 inches of handmade- mother earth walls can give. We hope that during your stay, you enjoy some of these hugs; they're on us!
Guest Access:
The home is yours to enjoy during your stay!
The Neighborhood:
Adobe Vista is conveniently located only 1/2 mile from the happiest and largest natural food store in the Big Bend called Blue Water Natural Foods! Organic fruits and veggies abound, amid a large dairy and meat selection, choice wine and beer, fun snacks, personal care products, and supplements! All the soap products and local coffee and tea at Adobe Vista can be purchased at Blue Water. Your stay at Adobe Vista includes a $5.00 coupon for anything at Blue Water! Open everyday 9:30 to 8 pm, you are sure to find something tasty to enjoy during your stay or prepare in the full kitchen at Adobe Vista!
Other Things to Note:
Adobe Vista is pet friendly with prior notice and a $475 pet fee that will be requested before your arrival.
Please do not allow pets on the furniture.
There is not a fenced in yard.
Please be aware that the desert terrain can be quite harsh for pets that are not used to it. Dogs shoes are recommended.
Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view! is located in Alpine. Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view! provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, TV, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, TV, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Adobe Vista - Cozy and inviting, spectacular view! has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alpine has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alpine, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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2 bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Shower
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Towels provided
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee/tea maker
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Toaster
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Stovetop
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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TV
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English
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Office
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Balcony
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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