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 90 Notable Nights

#63 Chisos Mountain Lodge

3/23/2015

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Roosevelt Cabins, built by CCC in the 1930's
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Chisos Mountain Lodge is the only non-camping option in the 800,000 acres, of Big Bend National Park.  
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There is a "newer" lodge building, but we were pretty thrilled to reserve one of the 5  Roosevelt Stone Cottages. They were constructed by the Civil Conservation Corps, in the late 1930's.

What's Different?
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Very little has changed since the cottages were built.  
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The fireplaces are no longer used for heating. Open windows are still the only means of cooling!  The cars that bring the guests look a little different now, but the scenery remains the same!

​Room 105
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Our cottage duplex had cozy covered porches with bouncy metal chairs.  
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I do love a screened door, especially a blue one that matches the window trim and chairs!

2-Room Cottage
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The main room in the cottage, had  2 full-size beds and a sitting area.
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There's obviously been some updating over time, with a little western style decor and a fridge and microwave. 
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I kept searching for hints of the original  cottage. The white painted stone wall was trying to hide the old fireplace and side door. I so wish I could have seen what it looked like in the thirties.

What's Original?
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I'm pretty sure this old floor must be original. The floor and the thick walls keep the cottage a little cooler in the warm months. ​

Bathroom Surpises

​The bathroom was quite amusing. The old wooden door was covered with important messages (?) and there was a big old water heater, taking up a bit of space.  ​
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The shower and soap dispenser were pretty much what you'd expect, for a State or National Park. Very functional.

Music in the Cottage
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There was a hallway with shiny wood paneling, leading to another room.  Probably a lot of families make good use of this 2-room set up.
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But I can just hear the kids now, "But where's the TV?"  Luckily we brought our own entertainment. Nothing like a few tunes on the ukulele, when your hanging out in your cottage!

What's Notable?
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There's nothing luxurious about staying in a CCC cottage, but who cares?You're sleeping in history and you're surrounded by one of the most unusual landscapes in the world.  


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You can step out your door and walk a couple minutes to see "The Window", which is the formation on the left side of the bottom photo. Or, if you have the kind of clout that only President Roosevelt might have had, you can attempt to reserve Cottage #103!  It's the one pictured with the fog lifting!  It has a porch that gives you a sunset view of The Window, which means everyone wants to stay there!  
Some day!
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3 Comments
essay mama link
11/27/2018 11:35:12 pm

I can feel that if I will be given the chance to go in Chisos Mountain Lodge, I will definitely have a great time there. By just looking at the photos you posted, it's a perfect location for a non-cozy, low-key, and simple vacation where you will find the moment you need for yourself! I am looking forward to experience having a vacation there because I've been fed with a lot of problems lately. I think, it would be good to see the beauty of Chisos Mountain Lodge at least now!

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Beth Zienty
11/28/2018 06:39:19 am

Winter is a great time to visit the park and lodge! I hope you get the chance!

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Lhynzie link
11/23/2021 07:15:51 pm

Great blog adventure! This is very informative. Thank you for sharing this article, and looking forward to the latest one.

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