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Stay at The Milky WayFarer

A thoughtfully designed desert home in the heart of Marfa, Texas.

The Milky WayFarer is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home built to reflect everything we love about Marfa, contrast, creativity, and calm. Inside, you'll find natural light, cozy nooks, and just enough playful design moments to spark joy without trying too hard. The layout is open and intentional, built for both connection and stillness.

Becca, who spent nearly two decades teaching and practicing color theory, led the design with a focus on balance, soft tones meet bold accents, warmth meets restraint. Every room is built around the rhythm of a slow desert day: sunlight in the morning, rest in the afternoon, stargazing at night.

Outside, the backyard is its own afternoon. A four-hole mini golf course, a vintage Mustang spring rider, four beach cruiser bikes, and a sky that's worth staying up for. Whether you're sipping coffee at sunrise or catching the Milky Way after dinner, it's a space built for moments that last.

For the full walkthrough, head to the house page.

Why Marfa?

Marfa is small, remote, and somehow full of magic. It’s where minimalist art meets wide-open skies. Where you can visit a world-class gallery in the morning, eat a taco that changes your life in the afternoon, and see a Prada store in the middle of nowhere before sunset. It’s not just a destination, it’s a vibe shift. A place that invites you to slow down, look closer, and maybe even see things a little differently. Whether you're here for Judd, the stars, or the silence, The Milky WayFarer is your launchpad into all of it.

What's Included?

Every stay at The Milky WayFarer comes with the following, no add-ons, no fees, no surprises at check-in.

The house:

Two bedrooms, two king beds
Two full bathrooms
A sleeper sofa in the living room — comfortable for the littles
Sleeps up to six
A bright open kitchen with everything you need to cook a real meal or just reheat a Marfa Burrito
65" smart TV, fast Wi-Fi, electric fireplace, central HVAC
In-home washer and dryer — quietly one of the most-loved amenities we have, especially for longer stays. (We've named ours Spin Flavin and Donald Suds — a small joke for art-leaning guests.)
A coffee station with a starter bag of Desert Drip, our own custom roast, plus tea and the basics for your first morning
A take-a-book, leave-a-book library in the living room — borrow one, leave one, take Marfa home in a paperback
A porch and a larger patio that both come into their own around 4 p.m.

The grounds:

A four-hole mini golf course in the backyard
Four beach cruiser bikes — one of the easiest ways to get around town
The whole property is fenced top to bottom, so dogs can roam off-leash
A Mustang spring rider for visiting kids (or visiting adults — we don't judge)

Booking Direct vs. Airbnb, Vrbo & Booking.com

You can book us through several channels, and they all lead to the same house. Here's the honest difference:

Booking direct (through this page):

No platform service fees
A direct line to us if you have questions before, during, or after your stay
More flexibility on small things, early check-in, late check-out, longer stays, when our calendar allows

Booking via Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com:

The reviews you already trust live there too, over 150 five-star reviews across Airbnb, Vrbo, and direct guests
Familiar booking flow if that's where you're comfortable
Their cancellation and refund protections apply

We're on every platform because we want you to book where you feel most at ease. Same house, same desert magic, just a different path to the stars.

Check-In, Check-Out & Practical Details

A few logistics worth knowing before you book.

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Self check-in: Yes, you'll get a code the day of your arrival
Parking: Off-street, on the property, no extra charge
Minimum stay: One night midweek when our calendar allows. Weekends and major Marfa dates (Chinati Weekend, Trans-Pecos Festival) require a two-night minimum.
Pets: Welcome, fenced yard, $45 per pet per stay
Cleaning fee: Included in the rate at booking, no surprises
Quiet hours: 10 PM to 8 AM, in keeping with the neighborhood

Marfa is a small town, and the people who live next door have been here a long time. We ask guests to keep that in mind, especially after the sun goes down.

A Few Things Guests Ask Us

Is the property really fully fenced?
Yes — top to bottom, front and back. Dogs can be off-leash the entire time. It's one of the things guests with pets tell us they appreciate most.

Can six people actually sleep comfortably?
Two king beds plus a sleeper sofa in the living room. Two adults per king, two littles on the sleeper, is the most common configuration that works well. Six adults is doable but tighter.

Is it walkable to anything?
Yes. The Waterstop and Bordo are both a short walk. For Marfa Burrito, the galleries, and more, the bikes are the easy answer.

Will we actually see the Milky Way?
On clear, moonless nights — yes, from the backyard, without driving anywhere. Marfa sits inside the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the largest in the world. New moons in summer and early fall are the most dramatic.

Is the house good as a Big Bend basecamp?
Most guests doing Big Bend day trips drive down to the park (about 90 minutes to Persimmon Gap, longer to the Chisos), spend the day, and come back to a quiet house and a real bed at night. It works well. We'd recommend at least one full day in Marfa proper before or after the park days.

Do you really roast your own coffee?
We do. It's called Desert Drip. A starter bag is in the kitchen when you arrive. If you like it, bags are available to take home.

Ready When You Are

If you have a question we haven't answered, send us a note, we usually reply within a few hours during the day. Otherwise, the calendar below shows what's open. Pick a window that works.

We'd love to host you.

— Rob & Becca