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Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,523 square feet

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Policies

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
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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 - 0.5 km
  • Marfa and Presidio County Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ballroom Marfa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chinati Foundation Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marfa Lights Viewing Center - 13 min drive - 14.9 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

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).

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Austinite Marfa: Beautiful Minimalist Adobe, Walk to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ida s.

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

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie (Jorie) W.

well-appointed house conveniently located
The Austinite Marfa was a perfect place to spend several days in town. There was a snowstorm after we arrived, and the bedrooms were toasty at night and the house cozy during the day. The house is very comfortable and was a good place to hang out. There are TVs in both large bedrooms, and even the bunk beds in the third bedroom (double-sized on bottom) looked inviting. The kitchenware and appliances were good ones in excellent shape, the bathrooms had thick white towels, we had plenty of hot water (there is a theme here, but it was REALLY cold outside, freakishly so). I would assume that it would be as comfortable in the summer with air-conditioning. Lovely places to sit and eat outside that we couldn't take advantage of during the winter. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan D., Taos, NM

Great house and Property manager!
We stayed at the house over Christmas. The "we" was my 85 yr old father, sister, my husband, myself and our dogs. The house is so comfortable and Lauren was on top of everything including a heat issue. We cooked a traditional Christmas meal in the kitchen which is very accommodating for cooks. The only downside is the dishwasher which is small and has to be hooked up to the sink. But the Cuisinart, pots, pans and other amenities were great! We loved the variety of outdoor spaces from firepit to covered porch table. The backyard was perfect for our dog family. The neighborhood is a happily walkable area for people and dogs. Brought our fresh cut Christmas tree and put in house easily. All thumbs up and recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd H., Hendersonville, NC

Charming. Comfortable. Perfect.
2 Blocks from downtown so there's a good bit a person can do without firing up the automobile. The Overlook Trail (5 miles round trip) is at the end of Austin Street and that's where I jogged every morning and watched the rising sun light up the Davis Mountains in the distance. But you likely are more interested in the house itself. Our party of 6 adults enjoyed it very much and would book it again without question. The house is clean and the beds are comfortable. Lots of art and style if you like that sort of thing (we do). Ice maker in the fridge--always a good thing in West Texas because you're going to want ice. When we arrived I was looking for an iron (it was included in the amenities on VRBO) but couldn't locate one anywhere. Sent the owner a text and within 30 minutes a knock at the door and an iron presented. That right there is taking care of the guests. Yes. See "would book it again without question" above. And so, person reading this, I'd recommend you book this house. Good luck and bon voyage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Joel L., Fort Worth

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