Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10141 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Marfa, TX

Presidio County Courthouse5 min walk
Marfa and Presidio County Museum9 min walk
Ballroom Marfa12 min walk
Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

West Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

East Bedroom En Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Serene 3 bed/2 bath renovated historic adobe home with original hardwood floors. Antique, vintage and modern furnishings throughout. Fenced, large, corner lot is pet friendly and offers 2 outdoor dining areas plus a nice grass lawn. Uplifting, comfortable atmosphere with high ceilings, ceiling fans in most rooms, central a/c and heat. Other features and conveniences include a cast iron sink and claw foot tub with shower, modernized kitchen, dishwasher, Bosch front load washer and dryer, full size refrigerator with ice maker, wifi and hi-def smart TV, desk with printer, and 2 indoor dining areas. Walk to almost every attraction in Marfa. Only 3 blocks from the courthouse. Exterior repainted in 2018, now green instead of blue.

City of Marfa Vacation Rental ID: S26

Property manager

Bobbie Meader

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not childproofed

Events

No events allowed

Event fee- inquire for rates

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors. see agreement

Please buy travel insurance if you think you might need to cancel close to your stay, we will not make ANY exceptions to our posted refund policy.

See Rental Agreement for COVID-19 release. Please read the renal agreement that is linked when you book.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Event fee- inquire for rates

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marfa

This holiday home is located in Marfa. Marfa and Presidio County Museum and Ballroom Marfa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wassermann Wranch and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

Presidio County Courthouse - 5 min walk
Marfa and Presidio County Museum - 9 min walk
Ballroom Marfa - 12 min walk
Chinati Foundation Museum - 4 min drive
Marfa Lights Viewing Center - 13 min drive

Getting around

Marfa, TX (MRF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

Porter's
The Sentinel Marfa - 9 min walk
Marfa Burrito
Aster
Dairy Queen - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown located?

Situated in Marfa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Presidio County Courthouse and Marfa and Presidio County Museum. Ballroom Marfa and Fort D. A. Russell are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marfa Magic

The house was very comfortable and as advertised. We visited local attractions for hiking/exploring including Big Bend National park (about 2 hour drive) and Davis Mountain State Park about a 1/2 hour outside of Marfa. Restaurants are limited if you’re planning to eat out with most closed in Marfa on Mondays and Tuesdays. We used the gas grill at the house to make do. Internet was limited in the area but just fine at the house. Marfa provided a quiet, friendly and slowed down environment to remind us all what’s really important. We did go to the Marfa lights viewing station about 9 miles outside town on the last night and though we didn’t witness anything unusual, viewing the night sky full of stars and constellations in this whole area (including the station) is absolutely gorgeous. The Marfa lights viewing station had a pretty good size crowd and does provide restroom facilities as part of the structure if you’re planning to go. The Marfa Presidio county museum is another great stop for history buffs. Marfa is hard to explain- on the surface it’s a simple place loaded with history and very friendly people. All I know is I felt re-charged after experiencing it for a few days and would recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

House was awesome and in the perfect location.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos B.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Na

For the location, not a bad place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinna S.

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marfa 100

This is the second time we have stayed at the Austinite house. Love the location because it’s quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Joel L., Fort Worth

24 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Functional House, but very worn and in need of attention

Thank you for sharing your home. Proximity to nearby attractions was great, and the neighborhood was very nice. Covered parking was a plus. But for review purposes I must say the home is very worn. Kitchen cabinet and drawer knobs were all very loose and kitchen drawers were ill-fitting. Generally, finishes are worn. Furniture and kitchenware seemed like a large collection of hand-me downs from folks that didn't want the items in their own home. Most of the window blinds would not raise or stay raised. Outdoor furniture was an odd assortment of ornamental iron chairs with no pads (small pillows were provided on the front porch). Door locks barely catch, and a door in the kids room (behind a shelf unit) was found to be unlocked and the chain lock ripped from the door trim. Grills (propane and a very small charcoal grill provided) were not clean and ready to go - fortunately I brought my own. I understand it's hard to keep things maintained in a small, distant town - but this home needs a lot of TLC.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bobbie Meader

We began ranching in Presidio County in 2003 and found ourselves spending more time in the region after changing professions and wanted house in Marfa to help break up our long drive from Central Texas. We walked in this house and were immediately drawn to the positive energy of the home and landscaping. The Austinite has become a wonderful place for us to bring friends and family who want to see both sides of our lives in West Texas- the rugged ranch terrain and the charm of Marfa. As we split our time, we wanted to be able to share this wonderful adobe home with others who love Far West Texas as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Location! You can walk to almost every Marfa attraction. The historic turn-of-the-century adobe house has been nicely updated blending original period details with modern amenities. The large landscaped and fully fenced corner lot offers space for pets and people to relax and lounge outdoors. The interior is light and calm and comfortably furnished. If you enjoy entertaining, this property also offers great outdoor options.

What makes this property unique

We are repeatedly told by guests that the house has great energy- calm and uplifting. 2 bathrooms! The pond with fountain and goldfish in back yard is soothing and the yard is a great place to drag chairs into and relax. The washer and dryer, central air and heat, and quality kitchen accouterments are nice creature comforts not commonly found in Marfa.