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

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Marfa House El Balcon, your comfortable nest in Marfa.
Coffee and beverage station in Marfa House El Balcon
El Balcon bedding can be configured to two twin beds if the guest desires.
King-sized bed, premium linens at Marfa House el Balcon
Solid mahogany bed, premium linens at Marfa House El Balcon

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 213.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

El Balcon bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony

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.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Marfa

Located in Marfa, this aparthotel is in the city centre and in the mountains. 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. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking.
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Marfa, TX

What's nearby

  • Presidio County Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballroom Marfa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marfa and Presidio County Museum - 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

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Angel’s Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bordo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Sentinel Marfa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Saint George - ‬3 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 does it cost to stay at Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host solved issue regarding booking when room reserved was still occupied by previous guest. Upgraded our accommodation.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location and the building is well decorated and interesting. Bedroom itself is very snug. Room struggled to stay cool in the daytime, but it cooled off at night so sleeping was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alicen c.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan G.

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
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Christa M.

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Sonya is the manager of Marfa House and lives nearby. She is available to answer any questions guests may have about local resources and to respond to their needs.

Why they chose this property

A WORD ABOUT OUR CLEANING PRACTICES IN THE WAKE OF THE PANDEMIC:
Marfa House wants our guests to be safe during their visits. In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have committed to the following practices:
--The Marfa House apartments will be left vacant a minimum of 24 hours between guest residencies.
--The host will socially distance and wear a mask during direct interactions with guests. Guests will, of course, have all-hours access to the Marfa House entry and their booked unit via keypad entrance access, including for check-in.
--An antiseptic solution will be used to clean all contact surfaces in each unit before guests check in--including door knobs, appliances, counters, and mini split AC/heating and ceiling fan remotes, as well as multiple daily wipe-downs of other high-traffic surfaces such as entry door knobs, light switches, stair railings, and the television remote in the Atrium.
--The space is heated and cooled with an individual mini split HVAC unit which utilizes fresh air from outside, so there is no recirculated air which could result in health concerns.

What makes this property unique

El Balcon is small, but it is very convenient to the second-floor balcony, which has comfortable seating and always offers a breeze and great location for morning coffee or an evening drink while watching the goings on of central Marfa. Marfa House is steps from all the shops, restaurants, and galleries of central Marfa, and its lighted walkway and keypad entry at the rear make your excursions easy.

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