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Stylishly Renovated Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 29.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Canyon, TX
- Varsity Theatre11 min drive
- Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum11 min drive
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park20 min drive
- Amarillo, TX (TDW-Tradewind)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
About this property
Stylishly Renovated Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles
EC can sleep 4 comfortably. There is a queen size bed as well as a queen size pull out couch. The kitchenette is equipped with a keurig coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, hot plate, microwave and refrigerator. The bathroom has several extras in case you forget something. The shower, which has exposed copper plumbing, is sure to impress. Outside there is a small patio with adirondack chairs that over looks the horse pasture and our beautiful Panhandle sunsets that stretch for miles and miles.
Property manager
Becky Meyring
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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10.0 out of 10, (12 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
About the area
Canyon
Located in Canyon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Varsity Theatre and Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Town Square Village and Shops At Soncy. Sports World and Westover Village Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Canyon, TX
What's nearby
- Varsity Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
- Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
- Bar Z Winery - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
- Palo Duro Canyon - 36 min drive - 33.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
- Honey Buzz Winery - 10 min drive
- Feldman's Wrong Way Diner - 12 min drive
- Wendy's - 11 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wim R.
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Wim R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle V.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a true hidden gem!




Michelle V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Harmoni K.
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful night at El Capitan
Harmoni K.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynn S.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy retreat
Lynn S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sally C.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Sally C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vickie
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Vickie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grace B.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Grace B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennie W.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandson’s birthday trip
Jennie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristin R.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You should stay here!
Kristin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mitchell W.
6 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shelter from the storm
Mitchell W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boxcar review
Matthew W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bess Z.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lady in charge
Bess Z.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad R.
8 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Canyon Train Car
Brad R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darren M.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A night on the ranch
Darren M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
PPET
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Experience.
PPET
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kent T.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!
Kent T.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet E.
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Texas fun
Janet E.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelly D.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palo Duro Canyon Get-a-way
Shelly D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Russell M.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renovated Boxcar Was A Very Unique Stay
Russell M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila M.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Texas Boxcar
Sheila M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Camden P.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Camden P.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sydney
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sydney
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Becky Meyring

After 20 + years of pharmaceutical sales in the Texas Panhandle and then 10 years managing an equestrian facility in Colorado, I retired and moved back to Texas. I love remodeling old buildings, so when the opportunity to buy EC came along, I jumped on it. EC may be my favorite so far. I also raise a few horses, try and show reining horses when I can and I love pretty much all dogs.
Why they chose this property
The El Capitan was a streamlined passenger train operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from Chicago, Ill to Los Angeles, CA from 1938 to 1971. El Capitan leaves behind a legacy of being a luxurious, efficient passenger lines to cross the western plains. As I renovated this refrigerated boxcar, I wanted to keep that legacy alive and create a space that combines the spirit of the west with modern day conveniences.
Guests are welcome to pet horses and donkeys if and when they come up to the fence. I would appreciate it if you didn't cross into their pasture though.
The property is in the "country" so to speak. There are horses and donkeys in the pasture. 3 dogs live here as well. They are all very friendly. More often than not, they will watch you drive in and then go back to taking their naps at the house. Horney toads, lizards and a random snake may appear from time to time in the summer. You may hear the occasional coyote howling at night in the distance.
Guests are welcome to pet horses and donkeys if and when they come up to the fence. I would appreciate it if you didn't cross into their pasture though.
The property is in the "country" so to speak. There are horses and donkeys in the pasture. 3 dogs live here as well. They are all very friendly. More often than not, they will watch you drive in and then go back to taking their naps at the house. Horney toads, lizards and a random snake may appear from time to time in the summer. You may hear the occasional coyote howling at night in the distance.
What makes this property unique
EC is approximately 13 miles from the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. It is just 2 miles from I27 that runs from Amarillo to Lubbock, TX and is 4.5 miles from West Texas A&M University. EC sits on eastern edge of 70 acres were you will likely see several horses and miniature donkeys out grazing. Although, most of the Texas Panhandle is not known for its scenery, if you look west in the evenings you are sure to catch a beautiful sunset that stretches on and on.
Property is located between I27 and Hwy 60 south of Canyon, TX. When coming from I27 be aware that a majority of the road is gravel. There is ample parking in front of the boxcar after you pull in driveway.
Property is located between I27 and Hwy 60 south of Canyon, TX. When coming from I27 be aware that a majority of the road is gravel. There is ample parking in front of the boxcar after you pull in driveway.
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