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

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El Balcon captures the essence of the Old West in a one-bedroom studio apartment within historic Marfa House. Guests enjoy the comfortable private balcony overlooking the town, unwind by the atrium's fire pit, or head to nearby golf courses for a round.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Apart-hotel

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 140 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Shut off AC/Heating, ceiling fans, and TV.
Please bring your trash outside and leave in the city bin across the street.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Any smoking on the premises is subject to assessment of a $750 cleaning fee.
GUESTS MUST FIRMLY CLOSE ALL doors when entering or leaving the building to prevent entry of mosquitoes and other undesirables!!
Quiet time must be observed between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Marfa, TX

What's nearby

  • Presidio County Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marfa and Presidio County Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballroom Marfa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chinati Foundation Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort D. A. Russell - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Marfa, TX (MRF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angel’s Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bordo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Water Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Margaret’s - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access located?

Located in the heart of Marfa, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Presidio County Courthouse, Marfa and Presidio County Museum and Ballroom Marfa. Fort D. A. Russell and Chinati Foundation Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

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

Great place to stay

Excellent location, quiet, clean, great communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicen c., League City, Tx

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

Marfa Vacation

Loved the room and building. Wonderful stay! Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Marfa House is an excellent place to stay. It was cute, quiet and clean along with a great location. The communication from the host was timely and precise. If we travel to Marfa again we would definitely stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

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

Lindsey S.

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

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

Gary G.

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

HH

Great location easy check-in …… beautiful setting !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Tami W.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, responsive team, as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ledah S.

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

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, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location!

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