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Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors. see agreement

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1523 sq ft (141 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: not childproofed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Event fee- inquire for rates
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Austinite Marfa Beautiful Minimalist Adobe Walk Downtown House
Austinite Beautiful Minimalist Adobe Walk Downtown House
Austinite Marfa Beautiful Minimalist Adobe Walk Downtown
Austinite Beautiful Minimalist Adobe Walk Downtown
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About the neighborhood

Map
Marfa, TX

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 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Sentinel Marfa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marfa Burrito - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bar Saint George - ‬10 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Marfa, this vacation 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 mi (2 km).

Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

10/10 Excellent

James L., Weatherford, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
House was awesome and in the perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Na
For the location, not a bad place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracie P., Pleasanton

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was easy to find and the parking space was very nice. The landscaping and outdoor tables were very inviting. There was 4 in our party and we enjoyed the spacious bedrooms and common living and dining areas. There was plenty of hot water for us all to shower. My one an only complaint is the door lock. It took us multiple, multiple attempts to get it open and had to call the property manager for assistance. Detailed instructions would be good. Thank you, to the owners. We had a great time. Jan Wilson
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marfa House
Wonderful home in a fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

ida s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for families (with limited mobility)
We traveled with my elderly mother and this home was a perfect fit. She can walk, but steps are difficult. The home had a walk in shower and only one step at the entrance door! Perfect! The home is large enough that nobody was crowded and the living spaces are roomy. The kitchen was fully equipped for all of our needs. In addition, the location is walking distance (for those who are NOT limited mobility!) to the courthouse and several restaurants. Very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Brian H., Austin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with character and location in Marfa.
The place really has a nice backyard and location. It has plenty of room and wonderful art. We had a comfortable stay. I would give it a 5 star review but I believe the amenities could use updating or better labeling/instructions. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Marfa Getaway
My husband and I brought our teenage grandson to Marfa as a homebase. We spent our long weekend exploring Big Bend, Bahlmorea State Park, and the little artsy oasis known as Marfa. The house is comfortable and clean, wifi strong and the kitchen well equipped. We especially enjoyed afternoons on the front porch and the grill in the backyard. We all slept well and enjoyed the extra touches at this property. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dinna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marfa
Loved the property and it’s location. We were in Marfa for the Marfa 100 bike ride and really enjoyed our stay. The house is quite comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location! 2nd time we stay here and will highly recommend! Close to shopping and Marfa light
Very clean and look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard D., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice place to stay... comfortable with many items in the kitchen in case you want to cook. Close
Comfortable, clean and quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home
We loved this house. The garden is so lovely with seats for viewing the night sky. The trees offer shade, the AC was cool and fresh. The kitchen well stocked. The beds and bedrooms offered flexible sleeping arrangements. I would just say that the bedroom doors were sometimes tricky to shut because they're old but that would be my only comment. We did our laundry, made our coffee, easily walked to town, and had good wifi although no one was doing much work while we were there. Host was responsive. Overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home with great yard
Covered parking space. Loved the huge backyard. Appliances and air conditioning all worked great. Kitchen is good size and well furnished with cookware, made for easy heating of food. Keep in mind this home is almost 100 years old and is showing the typical historic home things that could use some attention, not surprising at all for a home this old and it only added to the charm. Also it appears that it was built during an era when everyone had a piece of furniture known as a wardrobe to keep their clothes in. There are no closets at all, but the owner has made accommodations for that in each bedroom, which is really all you would need when traveling. Again, that is part of the historic era when this home was built. If we have occasion to be in Marfa again we will definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful & relaxing!
The ;house was full of local charm and character! The surrounding grounds even better! We loved sitting by the waterfall pond having coffee every morning watching the birds. Always a great way to start the day!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022