Needing a bite to eat before zipping up the mountain for a star party at the McDonald's…read moreObservatory, my girlfriend and I popped into the Harvard Hotel with our appetites. With a limited menu, we presumed anything ordered would be rather scrumptious. We decided to order the chicken fried steak along with the green chili bacon burger. We shared our dishes per, swapping plates half way through our respective meals. Our consensus was identical and is as follows: The green chili bacon burger was indeed the superior dish. In fact, it was quite delicious! The chicken fried steak was good as well, but the portion was a bit small and the sides were nothing to write home about. Was the burger worth $18? Probably not, but to be fair, I'm not sure that any burger is deserving of such a price. That being said, it was indeed a tasty burger if you don't mind the price. Was the chicken fried steak worth $20? Certainly not. Truly an average dish with small portions, we both feel the decision was regrettable at such a price point. In conclusion, with a juicy burger, an average chicken fried steak, and a limited menu with overpriced entrees, the Harvard Hotel receives a 3 star rating.

Great place to stay. We came to Ft. Davis to swim at Balmorhea State Park. Visit McDonald…read moreObservatory. Dinner in Marfa. We loved our room, great wood features in room. Wood ceiling was cool. The air-conditioning was nice & cool. Great ice machine. So nice to have the elevator. Family owned hotel. Audrey was so friendly and provided great customer service. We hope to return in June 2026.

We were pleasantly surprised, especially given the "curb appeal" of the place!…read more This was our fist time visiting West Texas. We had done some research and realized that we needed to "set out expectations" for what to expect on our trip. That being said "Rustic" is an understatement!!!! Now, on to this particular establishment......... VERY laid back with self check-in/out. We only encountered two staff members during our stay, and they were both very friendly and "colorful" (in a good way). The accommodations, while small, and VERY RUSTIC, were clean, and thoughtfully laid out. It had ample places for our luggage, hanging clothes, toiletries, etc., and a kitchenette with coffee maker, microwave, fridge, and a sink which doubled for the bathroom sink. There was a make up dresser for my wife, with a mirror, but no hair dryer (which their website had stated would be the case, so no surprises there). The "compound" had a nicely appointed community pavilion, though it was a bit chilly at night when we were there, and we were exhausted, so we didn't use it. The bed was comfortable, and the heating/AC unit worked properly and wasn't unusually noisy. We left before the cafe was open, and they had closed by the time we checked in, so we didn't get a chance to try it, but the lingering food odor was wonderful, so we were a bit disappointed that we missed out. The ONLY comment I have is that the price, WHILE LESS THAN SOME OF THE OTHER PLACES WE ENCOUNTERED ON THIS TRIP, seemed a tad on the high end. We are generally a Hilton/Best Western/Holiday Inn Express type of client and we paid about the same for "Rustic" as we would for typical lodging at one of those establishments. That being said, this was the best lodging VALUE we experienced during our stay in West Texas, so not really a complaint. We would/will stay there again if/when we're out that way, again.

Great service. Great food. Especially the hamburgers and omelets. Very clean and fast service.read more

BEWARE! The online photos are fake and the reviews are bogus! Do not stay here!…read more Office upon arrival---lights off, no AC, a "night of the living dead" person didn't even speak, so I said my name. He went outside, came back with a key and the only 2 words he ever uttered were "cabin 2". Cabin 2 met us with a plunger by the front door. Inside was quite a nightmare. No way to ask for another room as the place was closed at this point. Bathroom door broken--has a gate latch that doesn't close all the way, floors filthy and covered in sticker burrs, spiders in the bathroom, the soaps and shampoos were obviously refilled-not new-and dirty and stuck to the glass shelve. The TV was falling off the wall, there was a hole in the front door and the back of the door was covered in some sort of dirt (bug dirt?). Multiple spider webs in room. The positives were the fridge and microwave were clean and operational, the bed wasn't really comfy but seemed to be clean, and the AC worked. We were immediately looking for other hotel rooms even though we had prepaid for 2 nights. Unfortunately--April in this area is a big time for visiting Big Bend, so there was nothing to be had. We seriously considered sleeping in the truck... The reviews and photos I saw before booking sure look good, but they are very deceptive. Buyer beware!!

Best night of sleep ever! The rooms are quaint and perfect with that West Texas feel. I sat in the…read morecourtyard and looked at the stars. My cabin had a full coffee maker and Big Bend Coffee Roasters coffee. They provide a basket packed full of tea, coffee creamer, sugars, as well as coffee mugs. If there's anything else you need, you can go to the kitchen after hours and help yourself. There is a microwave and a mini fridge for your convenience. I could not have asked for anything more!

This review is for their rooms upstairs…read more Great place to crash out after a night out. We were making trips to Big Bend via Alpine and ACP had an Air BnB. We had zero issues booking and Chris communicated with us the entire time. When we arrive at 1030pm, imwe were able to get in through pre arranged instructions. Hey to our room, shower and crash out. It was nice. Room 208 comes with two full beds. The room is temp controlled. It has a flat screen TV - it ages me to know if a time when they weren't all flat screens. The room sits over the bar, but to be honest, I knew that and didn't care. The showers were hot, the pillows were soft, and the though being on the main drag, my family and I were safe and sound. Rustic, but cozy

I like this place I had no particular problems with it. The parking was fine. The stairs weren't…read morebad. The bar underneath didn't bother me at all although I was in room 202 which is not over the actual bar so I can't speak to those people who were over the actual bar, but I'll say the week I was there which was spring break. They seem to close down early every night so no real issue anyway. The one the detractor is the walls are paper thin so if that's going to bug you find someplace else.

Your own little slice of heaven in downtown Alpine, TX. I loved sitting on the front porch watching…read morethe 15 minute rain showers and enjoying my hot cup of tea sweetened with the local raw honey kept on stock in the kitchen. The locals could not have been more warm and friendly, even the local reptiles are calm and friendly. (See photo) I had a flat tire during my stay and it was minutes before I had a smiling local offering to help me air my tire back up. Having a fresh organic food truck steps away from the Bottle House was the greatest surprise. It's like having your own personal chef on call. I was so pleased to have delicious healthy food options near. The scenery surrounding the Bottle House is nothing short of breathtaking. On my drive into West Texas from Austin I literally gasped at the sight of such beauty once I hit the West Texas mountainous landscape. I was in awe. The beautiful natural landscape is captivating and can be admired while driving into town and from your front porch. Alpine is a treasure. It is a beautiful quick drive to Marfa from the Bottle House. I had planned on making day trips to Marfa several days of my stay but ended up enjoying relaxing and exploring Alpine so much that I had to extend my trip by a day to give myself a chance to see Marfa. I couldn't get enough of how charming this BnB is. Liz has thought of absolutely everything one could need to be made comfortable and feel completely at home. I can't wait to visit Alpine and The Bottle House again next time I'm in need of a peaceful retreat, full of natural beauty and friendly faces.

What a great little space. 3 beds and lots of light. Right down the street from the train and the…read moretown for a drink or dinner. Great place to check out.

DO NOT STAY HERE - they will nickel and dime you for everything. When we checked in, the key to our…read moreroom didn't work. No one was in the office. Had to wait 20+ minutes just to finally find someone and be told the room key doesn't work until after 3pm. Would have been nice to know immediately. No one answers the phone. We paid the additional pet fees. They then charged us an additional $300 because our dog chewed a hole in the cheap top blanket. They claim there were scratches on the floor from our dogs - which was absolutely a lie. They also waited a full day after we checked out to even call about this. Scammy and will do anything to charge you triple what you paid for the room. And what does the pet fees cover???? How are you going to allow pets and then say there's scratches on the floor?? Be so serious. Scam of a hotel, worst customer service. They also state on their website that they charge up to $250 for pet damages and yet they charged us $300! Straight up lying and scamming activity.

i loved every moment of my stay here. This tiny box had everything i needed. The bed was extremely…read morecomfortable and the shower was better than some high end hotels. It was very clean inside. There's a stair case where you can climb on top of your room to enjoy the beautiful Marfa sky. Gene at the front desk was extremely kind and even offered to give me a ride.

Our experience with this property was deeply disappointing--not only was our refund request denied,…read morebut the response was laced with condescension and zero empathy. Instead of any effort to understand our situation, we were met with a lecture about fairness to them while completely dismissing fairness to the guest. Their message made it clear: they'd rather keep your money than show basic hospitality or decency. We canceled with nearly a week's notice--not a last-minute no-show--but were told it was "unlikely the room would rebook" and that it wouldn't be "fair" to offer a refund. That level of rigidity, coupled with a passive-aggressive tone and a "we don't care if you come back" attitude, says all you need to know. If you value respectful communication, flexibility, or even the slightest customer care, stay anywhere else. This is not a place that values its guests--only your money.

Hotel: Six individualized rooms on the second floor of the restaurant. Each room is decorated…read morecompletely different from the others. There are 3 single king rooms and 3 double queen rooms. There is a small balcony at the end of the hallway (also fire escape), and a large gathering room at the front. The gathering room has a couch, two chairs, books, puzzles, cards; a nice little hang out room. Then the other half has about 6 tables set up to eat or hang out on. There is an ice chest for guests there also. The beds are extremely comfortable! Restaurant: open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You order at the counter, get a # and choose a table to wait for your order which is brought to you. You can also sit at the counter to order milkshakes, soda floats, etc. There is a small gift shop with items at the front and at the back near the restrooms. They also sell single slices of pie. The hotel checkin is inside the restaurant. There are a few tables outside to eat also. Prices are reasonable and staff is really friendly. Fun fact: Wed. April 27, 2022 the entire property was sold to new owners. We randomly met the wife on the street that day. Her, her husband and adult son moved here from Minnesota to become the new owners. The adult son will manage the restaurant. Not sure how things will change, if at all. Note to owners: the beds in room #6 are too high. Either provide foot stools or get lower beds.

Kim was amazing! I got to stay at a house boat out in the middle of no where in the Texas desert. I…read morehad a deck to sit out at night, enjoy a glass of wine with the beautiful Milky Way!

Cerca Del Cielo was my top choice on Airbnb in Alpine, TX…read more I'm incredibly happy I chose this place even when the yurt I was viewing became unavailable the next day. I've never stayed in a yurt and thought it would be so cool. Silly me for procrastinating! However, a major development occurred a week after our stay... I requested a refund for a charge to my card. Got an immediate response, but no resolve. So beware of extra charges with no notification or explanation... Moving on. On the property, there are four rentals: two yurts and two tiny houses. Each rental has a unique name. Our tiny house was Casa Pequena. We stayed just one night on 2.15.2025. West Texas charm oozed from the ceiling to the floors. There were tasteful accents of gold and black with the occasional green and red. I won't soon forget the black and white "Prada Marfa" wallpaper. It was all surprisingly relaxing. So. Many. Amenities: Air conditioning Board games Chimenea Coffee/tea maker Extra linens, pillows and blankets Hair Dryer / Heating Iron Fireplace Microwave Outdoor furniture Outdoor grill Oven Refrigerator (stocked upon request) / Freezer Smart TVs Stove Washing machine / Dryer Wireless Internet & more. My favorite parts: + Pets allowed (crates available upon request) + Free parking + Safe, quiet environment + Contactless check-in/out + Dark star-filled night sky My least favorite: - I forgot they have a 10 AM check-out as opposed to 11 AM. like most places. - They have yet to issue me a refund for a pet fee charged TWICE on my credit card. I brought this to their attention and the issue has not been resolved as of 311.2025. It is perhaps "just $25," but it is more so about the principle of the matter. I never received any communication from them about this charge until after I contacted Jamie. Then follow-up was non-existent two different times. You can also at an extra charge add-on a bottle of champagne, firewood, and other items for when you arrive. Base rate = $93.00 Price for extra person = $5.25 Cleaning fee = $40.00 Hotel tax = $6.72 Guest channel fee (this fee supposedly "helps Airbnb maintain and improve the platform") = $2.94 Add-on (Bring your pet) = $25.00 Total price = $172.91 Overall, I enjoyed my visit, but don't like surprise charges to my credit card nor do I appreciate being told "I'm sorry this is a bit complicated... we don't get too many of our bookings through the website" and "I'll look into it" then communication stops. For this matter, I probably will not return. So close to being "The Best Little BnB West of the Pecos."