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Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior detail
TV
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Apart-hotel

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marfa, TX
  • Presidio County Courthouse
    3 min walk
  • Jett's Grill
    2 min walk
  • Alpine Station
    32 min drive
  • Marfa, TX (MRF)
    6 min drive

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Air conditioning
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The price is €180
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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About this property

Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access

El Balcon is a one bedroom/one bath studio apartment suitable for one or two persons located on the second floor of the Marfa House, an historic structure originally built as a railroad hotel in 1890 and lovingly restored over a 14-year period to preserve its old west charm and equip it with modern amenities. El Balcon has a private entrance from the second floor balcony of Marfa House and features premium bedding (which can be configured as a king-sized bed or two twin beds, at the guests' option), an en suite bathroom with shower, a seating nook with reading light, and a coffee station; and a second chair. Comfortable seating is also available right outside on the Marfa House balcony, where you can relax and peruse the goings on in central Marfa while sipping your favorite beverage. El Balcon guests also have access to the other Marfa House common areas open to all guests: the gallery sitting area, and the atrium at the rear, which features a fire pit and large screen television.

The City of Marfa charges a local occupancy tax of seven percent, in addition to the state occupancy tax of six percent. We are registered with the City as lodging No. S-105.
During your stay at this aparthotel, you're just a quick walk from Presidio County Courthouse. Free WiFi and a balcony are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with washing machine, balcony, and TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Presidio County Courthouse and 4 minutes by foot from Marfa and Presidio County Museum

Property manager

Christa M.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 140 sq ft (13 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marfa House was perfect for our needs. We walked to all of the downtown Marfa spots. We enjoyed the balcony, and the security of our access to the property. Clean and well appointed! Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Miglena, San Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, interesting building, and pleasant room, but missing some essentials (coffee filters and stable wi-fi).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Need a simpler way to communicate when you need items ie toilet paper, towels etc
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walkability. Clean, comfortable, nice balcony, clear instructions. Only drawback might be the sound of the nearby train (but true of anywhere in the vicinity as the train runs through the town). I would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

alicen c., League City, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Marfa Vacation
Loved the room and building. Wonderful stay! Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year's trip
Conveniently located, cozy, modern, safe, easy parking, located next to restaurants and shopping easy walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
HH
Great location easy check-in …… beautiful setting !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Property managers are not present. We were the only people in the building. A few squawks be nice to have sugar, sweetener and creamer for coffee, a box of facial tissues. TV was useless for live or local TV. Otherwise had a nice stay was quiet and relaxing to sit on the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location, lovely place!
Easy check in and out with the multiple (good security) door codes. The room is bright, with a bit of light at night (didn’t bother me) and a train now and then going by… but all the town center hotels would have that… those are the only two things that I want to mention that might be a problem for some folks. Otherwise, wow!, incredible location, really lovely place with a balcony & blankets to sit outside and soak in the Marfa evening light. A small gallery downstairs with a reading area and the room itself was bright and comfortable with coffee at the ready. Bathroom was clean and the soap/shampoo/etc… was really nice! I would book again next time I’m visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Convenient and Cozy
Highly recommend this spot for a visit to Marfa! Loved the balcony and central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ledah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We absolutely loved the Marfa House. Convenient location, affordable and cozy. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything, clean, quiet, comfortable, and easy. Coffee maker and fridge made it easy to do breakfast myself. (Bring your own coffee, the provided coffee was oxidized and didn't taste great.) Punch-code locks mean no key to keep track of. Linens, hair dryer, and soap are provided and good. USB charger on bedside table is a great touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Marfa Jewel!
Nice, well furnished, exceptionally well located, and reasonably priced accommodations in Downtown Marfa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Very clean, very comfortable, smelled great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Dumfries

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room to just catch some sleep. Bed was comfortable and the room was nice and cold. Only 2 small issues, the shower felt small to me and the building is close to train tracks. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the amount of time we stayed. Bathroom small, but accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marfa is Amazing!
First time traveling to West Texas, and what an amazing experience it was! Marfa House was hands down the best experience we’ve ever had when traveling. The location was cozy and central to everything in Marfa! What an awesome room filled with art and history, and walk-in distance to lots of food places/stores! Thank you so much for the lasting impression as an amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Juan G., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s in a great location.
Property was super clean. The ceiling fan and vents were dusty and bathroom door dirty on the inside. My biggest drawdown was the train hat runs several times during day and night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felita L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stairs noooo
It was nice could have used a small fridge and microwave. Stairs hurt my knees. Will try to look into booking a room downstairs. Thank we enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfortable stay
Property was extremely clean. Bed was comfortable. There is a small coffee station for morning coffee. Host communicated adequately with easy check in and check out instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aracely N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location!
Cozy, clean and great location! Easy walk to downtown and the St George!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, El Balcon is small but a cute room. As for me the only thing I had an issue with was the bed. It was really hard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super sweet
We loved staying at the marfa house. Clean and Anne was so sweet to work with the crazy weather storm schedule that delayed our stay twice! If you need a cute quiet clean room, it's perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We had a great stay. The rooms and property were very clean, the common areas cozy and inviting, and the check in/out process is zero contact and much appreciated these days :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and nicely decorated
We had a very nice stay here. Our concern regarding cleaning was immediately forgotten when we walked in. You could tell it everything had been cleaned very well. The room is small if you are 6'4 like my husband but we didn't spend much time in the room since there was a very nice balcony to sit on when not sleeping. There is a train that could go past the Marfa House in the middle of the night but it didn't bother us. The bed is comfortable and there is a wide selection of pillows. Nice towels, hair dryer, coffee supplies and shampoo. The only thing missing is a small fridge since it is hot there in the summer. We had a cooler so we could have hauled it up the stairs and left it on the balcony but chose to leave it in the car. Overall, a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020