Stardust Retreat: 2 Houses, 6 Bedrooms on 3 Acres

Stardust Retreat is one of the most unique retro experiences you can have! Two mid-century modern houses next door to each other on 3+ rolling, wooded acres. Each home is an architectural masterpiece filled with mid-century vintage furnishings & art, overlooking the charming town of Coleman. You will think you've stepped into the set of Mad Men!

* 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 5,000 SF
* 3 living rooms, 2 kitchens
* 2-car garage+tons more parking
* Total privacy/self check-in
* Amazing hilltop views

Experience family reunions, group get-togethers or special events in style at the one-of-a-kind Stardust Retreat, where Atomic Ranch meets small-town Americana! Step back in time with these two stunning hillside 1950s-era Mid-Century Modern homes — architectural masterpieces designed by Don Duncan, filled with mid-century vintage furnishings & art, overlooking the charming town of Coleman with views for miles.

With this listing, you are booking the ENTIRE retreat: two houses totaling 5,000 square feet, situated next door to each other on more than 3 lovely acres. 6 total bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms. You will have full and exclusive, private use of the entire estate by your party during your stay. Downtown Coleman is less than 5 minutes away for dining & shopping.

Each individual house and rooms are also available to rent separately. See my other listings on Host Profile to book those, and also to view more information about each individual house and guest room that make up Stardust Retreat.

TOUR STARDUST RETREAT

Atomic Ranch House:
3 king-size bedroom suites with private bathrooms, 2 living areas, 3 dining areas, full kitchen, additional half-bath, garage, and two large terraces.

This home was built in 1958 and is a true stunner, with many of the original features like the cove lighting & fixtures, push-button switches, colorful vintage tiles, scores of craftsman built-ins, and an intercom system...all in immaculate condition.

The entrance greets you with a fun aqua wall featuring vintage photographs from the house. Turn left and you are in one room, with a conversation pit grouped in front of the working gas fireplace. The walls are all stunning original wood paneling, with a built-in corner desk and bookshelves full of games and vintage newspapers & magazines. A tulip dinette set for 4 is the perfect spot to enjoy these.

On the opposite side of the foyer is the second living room with a gorgeous curved sectional and Heywood Wakefield dining table that seats 6. Enjoy the TV with streaming services and DVD player. Both living areas feature walls of floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the hilltop views.

The kitchen is pure Brady Bunch fabulousness, with aqua countertops, gleaming wood cabinets and a fun diner banquette. But it's all modern functionality, with new appliances (except the original Chambers cooktop, in perfect working order) and fully stocked with all the cooking supplies and dining ware you need. Next to the kitchen is a half bath.

The bedroom wing of the house features three guest suites, each with a privacy lock and en-suite bathrooms. The Sinatra Suite is the largest, with gorgeous wood-paneled walls, vaulted and beamed ceilings, and an incredible, huge blue-tile bathroom featuring a vanity table and tons of closet space. The Monroe Suite features soft blue walls, a built-in desk with shelves, and a blue-tiled bathroom, as well as its own private patio. The Hemingway Suite with its literary theme has paneled walls, a built-in desk with shelves, and a brown-tiled bathroom.

Loft House:
3 king-size bedroom suites, 2 bathrooms, 1 large living room + additional sitting area, full kitchen w/ eating area, and huge covered porch.

The Loft House has been completely renovated from its late-1950s origins into a modern beauty. The mid-century aestethic has been kept, while bringing in contemporary amenities with fresh colors and stylish fixtures.. The two-story home is split into two separate apartment suites, each occupying its own floor.

Upstairs is a loft apartment that consists of a large open living room, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bathroom. Light pours through the floor to ceiling, wall-to-wall windows on two sides over gleaming hardwood floors. The spacious living room has two ceiling fans, a television with Roku and streaming channels, and a variety of games to enjoy.

It opens to a full kitchen that includes a large, granite-topped island with seating. You will find everything you need including pots and pans, dishes, silverware, glassware, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and coffee and tea supplies.

Two large bedrooms offer top-of-the-line, king-size gel posturepedic mattresses with luxury linens, ceiling fans and ample closet space. The front bedroom offers a wall-mounted TV with WiFi streaming services. The full bathroom includes a large walk-in shower supplied with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.

The entire downstairs of the home is a separate one bedroom, one bath apartment (the Hollywood Glam suite) with its own private entrance. A set of double French doors opens up to the spacious, airy 700 SF suite. Amenities include private bathroom with large walk-in shower, a sitting area with Wi-Fi streaming TV, and kitchenette (mini-fridge, microwave & coffeemaker).

All bedrooms feature king-size beds with top-of-the-line gel posturpedic mattresses with luxury linens, fans, generous closet space and TVs with Wifi streaming services (except 2nd bedroom in loft). There is also a twin rollaway bed, a crib, and a portable pack-and-play available for your use.

Retreat Grounds:
All of this sits on Stardust Retreat's 3+ acres filled with towering oak trees and offering amazing city skyline views (the nighttime lights are magical). Sunrises & sunsets are stunning, as is the clear country night sky, perfect for stargazing. The expansive front porches of each home are lovely for the views or bird & wildlife watching while enjoying some coffee or wine, and you will find a pair of high-quality binoculars to assist.

There is a wonderful disc swing hanging from one of the many large trees that cover the property and a collection of outdoor recreation such as ladderball, cornhole, giant Jenga, pickleball, giant Connect-4 and skeeball. Available for your outdoor use is a small charcoal grill. For child safety, there are outlet plugs and a baby/toddler gate for the top of the stairs is available. There is plenty of parking in the 2-car garage, multiple additional parking spaces, and a huge circular driveway for boats, ATVs, trailers or even campers/RVs (no hook-ups available).

The location is very private — the dead-end residential street has only one other home past Stardust. The effect is seclusion & relaxation, while being minutes from anything you need in town.

REVIEWS:
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>> A 5 Diamond experience. This Mid Century home is a perfect retreat for anyone looking for an immaculate home with amazing views, ample space and wonderful character.
>> SWOON! The VIEW—holy moly it's stunning. Bed was insanely comfortable. The house itself is a time capsule with architecture and material you simply cannot find nowadays.
>> The decor and cleanliness was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed every strategic detail and added character to make the stay great!
>> I loved the location and how private and quiet it was. The view from the property looking over Coleman was fantastic.
>> We truly made a special memory here. It was a lovely home and just so fun with all the mid-century decor. I would recommend this to anyone.
>> This is such a cool, unique, and fun place to stay. The house is just like it is in the photos.
>> By far the best AirBnb I've ever stayed in. Such a beautiful home, and Shelley was an incredible host. 10/10 would recommend.

When booking the entire Stardust Retreat, you will have exclusive use and access of the entire property - both houses and the grounds. There is plenty of parking in front of the house, as well as two covered spaces in the open garage.

You've heard of Marfa, right? Don't want to drive all the way out there? Coleman is destined to be the next Marfa (but, shh, let's keep the secret!). This cute small town is the perfect Hill Country / West Texas getaway. It's undergoing a renaissance with a wine bar (second on the way), fantastic restaurants and unique boutique stores (seriously, the dining and shopping have been written up in magazines, including Texas Monthly). It's also home to a fab mid-century modern store with high-quality pieces and a vintage vinyl shop, and longtime standbys like the Owl Drugstore, with its old-fashioned soda fountain (the second oldest in Texas, serving since 1923) and the best burgers around! The main street, Commercial Avenue, is only two minutes down the road from Stardust.

Nearby outdoor recreation and sportsmanship is plentiful, with 6 major lakes including O.H. Ivie, Hord's Creek, & Lake Brownwood State Park. The area is known as the "Hunting Capital of Texas."

The retreat itself is on an extremely quiet, private residential street that sits high up on a hill overlooking the town of Coleman. The street is a dead-end road with only two other homes - the next-door Loft House that is also part of Stardust Retreat, and one other private home past us at the end of the street. The Stardust Retreat property is spread over three-and-a-half rolling, wooded acres; therefore the entire property is very peaceful, quiet and private.

Some of the top spots to check out around town are:

* The Owl Drugstore & Grill (second-oldest soda fountain in Texas!)
* Rancho Loma Vineyards RLV Wine Bar
* Rancho Pizzeria
* Black Cur Steak
* Bonneville Mid-Century Antiques & Vinyl Record Shop
* Prickly Pear Boutique & Cafe
* Sinclair Bakery
* Cactus Coffee
* Lake Coleman, O.H. Ivie & Hord's Cr