Located in Marfa, this guesthouse is in the city center 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 with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling.
Marfa and Presidio County Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ballroom Marfa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Fort D. A. Russell - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Chinati Foundation Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Marfa, TX (MRF) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 11 min walk
Bordo - 19 min walk
Marfa Burrito - 7 min walk
The Water Stop - 2 min drive
Hotel Saint George - 2 min walk
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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 complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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
Property # 9372709ha
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 Jun 22, 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 Jun 25, 2026 start from $161, 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?
Onsite 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?
Check-out 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 guesthouse 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 mi (2 km).
Marfa House El Balcon, in the heart of Marfa with direct balcony access Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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.
Conveniently located, cozy, modern, safe, easy parking, located next to restaurants and shopping easy walking distance
John F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shanon
Oct 12, 2024
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.
Great location easy check-in …… beautiful setting !
Gary G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kirk
Jul 21, 2024
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.
Great location, interesting building, and pleasant room, but missing some essentials (coffee filters and stable wi-fi).
Miglena
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Teresa
Jun 2, 2024
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!
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.
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
DAVID
Jun 13, 2023
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.
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.
We absolutely loved the Marfa House. Convenient location, affordable and cozy. We will definitely be back.
Ledah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria
Jun 23, 2022
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.
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
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Feb 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good for the amount of time we stayed. Bathroom small, but accommodating!
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!
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.