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Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, full size refrigerator with ice maker.
Living Room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10141.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Marfa, TX
  • Presidio County Courthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marfa and Presidio County Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Chinati Foundation Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Marfa, TX (MRF)
    ‪6 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

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Shower only

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

Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown

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

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not childproofed
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Events

No events allowed
Event fee- inquire for rates
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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.

Important information

You need to know

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

Marfa is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Marfa, TX

What's nearby

  • Presidio County Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marfa and Presidio County Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ballroom Marfa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort D. A. Russell - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Chinati Foundation Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Porter's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Sentinel Marfa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marfa Burrito - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Planet Marfa - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great location!

This property had everything we needed for our 5 night stay and was in walking distance from almost everything we did in Marfa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Favorite in Marfa

The house is well laid-out with plenty of room for everyone to move around. It was lovely to relax in the yard at the end of a long day of hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Perfect Marfa home

Great spot for a group or a family to stay at! Nice bedrooms and close walk to the center of town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Lovely and convenient

This is a fantastic place to stay. It has a huge kitchen and lots of space. The yard is wonderful and large. It's close to downtown. Everything is in excellent order. I could not be happier with my stay and look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Great Spot

House was awesome and in the perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Great stay

Great stay, plenty of room to rest visit and take in the quiet. Greatly location to visit Big Bend, Mc Donald Observatory, the lights etc, definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Cute House

House was clean and an easy walk to restaurants/shops. Marfa is quiet and this home with its relaxing backyard was so relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

Untitled

Great space for us grand grandkids. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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

Marfa House

Wonderful home in a fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos B.

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

James L.

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

Viva Big Bend

Good. One bathroom has been updated, but the other bathroom is circa 1940 or so. Other than that, no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinna S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracie P., Pleasanton

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

Great Marfa getaway

The house was in walking distance to the Courthouse for Marfa Festival. Communication with property manager was excellent. We enjoyed are stay and the house was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

A perfect accommodation for visiting Marfa!

Our family has stayed many times at the Austinite Marfa. It is a wonderful location near the center of town and always clean and comfortable. Having the amenities of home while staying in vacation setting makes the holiday even more enjoyable. We recommend this home for anyone planning to experience the beautiful West Texas experience of Marfa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

The Austinite is fantastic

First, the decor is charming. Add comfortable beds, a lovely backyard, and a convenient location and this place made for a relaxing and fun weekend. I would return in a heartbeat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea MacDade M.

The Perfect Marfa Cottage

We just did a weekend trip to Marfa with two couples and this was the perfect place to stay. It is walking distance from cute coffee shops, restaurants, and the main little downtown area, which was very convenient! It was so nice having a cozy cottage to come back to and relax after exploring Marfa and Big Bend. We had plenty of space and loved the outdoor living areas as well. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2015

10/10 Excellent

April K.

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

Marfa bungalow style

This bungalo / craftsman style house is the cutest! Inside is an eclectic decor with a mix of mid century modern and West Texas flair. We enjoyed our time gathered in the living area while a few of us cooked and prepared home meals. The dining area is large enough for a group to have dinner or breakfast together and play a game of cards in evening. The kitchen provided a large cast iron skillet which we loved. We loved the outdoor water feature and seating area for morning coffee and conversation. The location is great a distance from the main part of town (2-3 block if walking). The neighborhood felt safe as we had runners in our group that left before dawn early in the morning. The owner was responsive when we had an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Amazing!

Wonderful house in close proximity to downtown Marfa! Great lay-out and outside space - would definitely do it again. Thank you, Thank you Lauren!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

Wonderful cottage in Marfa!

We absolutely loved this house! Lots and lots of room and everything you need to make your stay perfect. Lauren was responsive and helpful, the house had lots of information about the town and was big - easily sleeps 10! We spent lots of time relaxing on the patio and enjoying the quiet with only the fountain making a sound. Easy to walk to almost all the Marfa businesses. Can't wait to stay here again!

8/10 Good

Brian H., Austin, USA

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

Sizable house in quiet neighborhood

House is a bit dated (too many old doors), bedroom doors don’t lock/ glass windows on interior doors, small washer/dryer, but overall a nice place and great location. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Marfa May 2024

We enjoyed staying at this property, especially enjoyed the backyard. The check-in info said the property had a dishwasher and printer. It has neither. We made other arrangements for the item we needed to print. The lack of a dishwasher was no big deal for us but might have been if we had a bigger group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cami w.

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

Enjoyed the home!

We enjoyed staying in the house that my mother actually grew up in back in the 50s! It brought back so many memories for her. Completely priceless. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa H.

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

Great yard and walking to town

We enjoyed walking into Marfa, and the house was cute. I mentioned an issue that we had to the host and never heard back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Exactly as advertised

This place is just a 2-minute walk from the county courthouse. It's well-maintained, roomy, and in a quiet neighborhood. The neighbors are friendly, and Marfa is incredibly relaxing. Lauren stopped by briefly for a quick maintenance trip, and she shared her family's history with the property. You can tell it has been maintained with care.

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great house to stay in while in Marfa

We have been to Marfa several times and love staying in houses. With grandparents, daughter/spouse and grandson (12) it's nice to have our own space. This house had 2 baths, 3 bedrooms and sleeping for 10. Kitchen was well equiped for us to have breakfasts. Lots of outdoor sitting. Covered car parking. Quiet neighborhood. Easy to get to observatory and Ft. Davis. Temp in house was very comfortable. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bobbie Meader

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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.

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English

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