West Texas

The Robert Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon is For Sale

By Karen Eubank | September 5, 2023 | Comments Off on The Robert Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon is For Sale

Robert Bruno’s Steel House is not a mere house. It’s a 110-ton, three-level sculpture constructed of Corten scrap steel curved to fit Bruno’s fanciful imagination. It’s perched above Yellow House Canyon in the Ransom Canyon community east of Lubbock. And now you can call it home. The 2,200-square-foot artistic statement has been the backdrop for…

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Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas, Part 2

By Mary Cate Long | May 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas, Part 2

It’s true that everything is bigger in Texas but, on occasion, there is magic in seeking out the small. Boutique hotels, with their attention to detail, personal warmth and fascinating histories, make your stay all the more enriching, whether you hang your hat in West Texas or the Hill Country. Here are some more worthy…

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5 West Texas Airbnbs That Capture the Spirit of Marfa

By Mary Cate Long | April 26, 2022 | Comments Off on 5 West Texas Airbnbs That Capture the Spirit of Marfa

If you’ve ever perused the wonderfully aesthetic coffee table book “Marfa Modern: Artistic Interiors of Marfa,” you may be curious about an artsy rental in Texas’ artsiest desert town.  Marfa, Texas, is known as a cultural and artistic oasis in the middle of the remote Chihuahuan Desert. It takes some determination to get there (it’s…

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Keep The Love Going: These Are The Best Romantic Escapes in The U.S.

By Mary Cate Long | February 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Keep The Love Going: These Are The Best Romantic Escapes in The U.S.

Just because Valentine’s Day is over, there’s no need for the romance to die. These are the best getaways in the U.S. for every type of couple. Whether your idea of romance involves adventures in the middle of the desert, sharing good food and drink, or a restorative couples massage, look no further: Wine Tasting…

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Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas

By Mary Cate Long | January 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas

When it comes to looking for the best accommodation in Texas, there’s nothing like a cute, little boutique hotel with a lot of character. Bonus points if no two rooms are alike.  Reasons to Stay at Boutique Hotels There’s no doubt that the meaningful touches, the individuality and the unique aesthetics are a draw to…

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Best of 2020: 4 Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Marfa, Texas

By Mary Cate Long | January 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Best of 2020: 4 Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Marfa, Texas

[Editor’s Note: This year has been a decade, right? So many things happened, lots of things were postponed, and houses continued to sell despite it all. While the SecondShelters..com team takes a hot minute this holiday season to recharge the ol’ Energizers, we’re serving up our very favorite stories from 2020. Enjoy!] Mary Cate: If we’re being…

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