The Alpine Bed and Breakfast is a four-room inn operating within the 1887 Kincaid-Wade House — a simplified Queen Anne Victorian Cottage listed on the Alpine Historic District — at 403 N 8th Street in Alpine, Texas. Current owners purchased the property in 2019, renovated comprehensively, and have operated continuously since May 2020. The inn is the highest-rated lodging property in Alpine on Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp, and holds membership in the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association and the Texas Bed & Breakfast Association.
The Property
The main inn retains its original 10.5-foot ceilings, 7-foot windows, hardwood floors, ornate spindlework, original glass transoms, and beadboard paneling throughout. All four guest rooms feature king beds, private en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, Brooklinen percale linens, Pharmacopia Verbena bath products, Smart TVs, blackout curtains, and robes. A complimentary made-to-order gourmet breakfast is prepared daily. The four rooms are named for regional landmarks:
Castle Rock — king, walk-in shower and antique clawfoot soaking tub. Chisos — king, ornate fireplace, windows on three sides, private bath across the hall. Eagle Peak — king, walk-in shower ensuite, strong southern-exposure light. Twin Sisters — king, sleeps 3, walk-in shower ensuite, mini-split A/C, and exclusive access to a private yard, patio, and dedicated outdoor hot tub.
Common spaces include a dining room, living room, and 24-hour complimentary beverage station. Outdoor amenities include a wrap-around porch, two hot tubs, a gas fire pit, and patio seating. The property supports a whole-inn buyout format for groups.
Expansion Assets
The sale includes an adjacent 0.42-acre lot at 402 N 9th Street, bringing the total site to 0.88 acres across two parcels. The lot contains a 1,320 sq. ft. metal building currently serving as owners’ quarters, a full RV hookup site (30/50 amp, water, sewer), and open lawn — representing potential for additional guest units, a purpose-built lodging structure, or a premium glamping activation, subject to city approval.
Solar
Panels on both buildings produce approximately 75% of combined annual energy consumption. Owners will retire the solar financing with a full-price offer, conveying this cost advantage to incoming owners at no additional carry.
Physical Plant
Post-and-beam Victorian Queen Anne (1887–1889). Roof replaced 2019. HVAC: 5-ton central gas system in the main inn; mini-splits in Twin Sisters and owners’ quarters. Water supplied by a 300-foot well; public sewer. Hot water: 100-gallon electric heater (main inn).
Location & Market
Alpine sits at the confluence of US Routes 67, 90, and 118 — the primary road corridor to Big Bend National Park — making it the de facto gateway for every visitor driving to the park. The surrounding region draws visitors to the arts destination of Marfa (30 min), historic Fort Davis (30 min), Balmorhea State Park (60 min), and McDonald Observatory. The region’s exceptional dark skies support a growing astronomical tourism market. Sul Ross State University, five minutes’ walk from the inn, provides year-round institutional demand. Alpine’s mild high-desert climate supports year-round operations.
For more information, contact Eben Viens at 802-380-7312 or eben@bbteam.com.
Texas Broker of Record: Marfa Realty
