Marfa, Texas
Welcome to Big Sky Marfa! Come relax and unwind in our modern and designer decorated (Austin based Katie Marye with Studio Tupelo) 2400 sf house situated on 1.2 acres. This very private house is nestled on the edge of town yet it’s only 10 blocks from the Courthouse and restaurants. From our spacious covered back patio you will have unobstructed views of stunning ranch land, gorgeous sunsets and dark skies for nightly star gazing. We promise that you will not want to leave!
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The space
Big Sky Marfa is large enough for guests to spread out or group together for dinner, movies and games. It comes equipped with:
Open floorpan (kitchen/dining/living).
* Saltillo tile floors, plaster walls and vintage Turkish rugs and pillows throughout.
* Large living room with 16' ceiling and clerestory windows, french doors opening to the back patio, comfortable couch, wood burning kiva fireplace, projector and movies, and a TV (cable not provided, please use your own netflix/hulu/amazon/etc. accounts).
* State of the art kitchen featuring a Wolfe range, Subzero fridge and windows with great views of the ranch land and a glass door that leads out to the patio.
* Dining room with a large 10-person dining table and a Bose speaker with bluetooth.
* Windowed game room facing the front of the house with a three person equipale table and a window bench that is perfect for playing cards and watching the sunrise.
* Large covered back patio w/ 8 person table, gas BBQ grill, lounging chair and stunning sunset views.
* Fenced backyard (wire fence so you don’t see it) with an acre of paths and native desert plants.
* Large covered front porch with a table and chairs to view the early morning sunrise.
* Spacious master suite with king bed, wood burning kiva fireplace, comfortable chairs and french doors leading out to the back patio. There is also a luxurious ensuite bathroom featuring two separate vanities, a Kolher tub for Two tub and a two person walk in rain shower.
* Two guest bedrooms with queen beds, natural light and beautiful decor. Each bedroom has a closet, chair, table and french doors that open to a front porch with chairs.
* A full size guest bathroom located off the hallway that is shared by the two guest bedrooms. The bathroom has a spacious shower.
* Laundry room with a utility sink and a full size washer and dryer. The laundry room is off the garage and also serves as a mud room for shoes, coats and gear.
* A half bath is located off the mud/laundry room.
* Large garage opens into the laundry/mud room which then connects to the kitchen. The garage also has a second refrigerator and access to the backyard.
Guest access
All parts of the house are accessible with the exception of the following:
1. Master closet is locked. Garment rack with rolling wheels is provided.
2. Basement is locked.
Other things to note
Internet access is provided via wifi. AT&T goes down often so please don’t depend on it for work. Please read House Manual for detailed information.
Wildlife: Because our house is on the edge of town, we are fortunate enough to have an abundance of wildlife. If you keep watch, you may see a bobcat, javelinas, bats and beautiful birds. You may also encounter thorns, scorpions and snakes so always take care when walking around outside. It is wise to always wear shoes when walking around in the yard.
Bats: We sometimes have a bat colony that lives in the front eaves of our house. We are grateful for the bats because they eat the mosquitoes. However, the downside to having bats is you may find bat guano on the front porch. While we do our best to sweep it away, it comes back quickly. Please excuse their poor bathroom habits.
Extra Pillows/Fans/Blankets/Pack-n-Play can be found in the first guest bedroom closet.
Additional Information
Big Sky is nestled in the northwest quadrant of Marfa and has the darkest skies of the lower 48 states. From our property, the view to the north during the day is of the Davis Mountain range, to the east is the town of Marfa, to the west is rolling West Texas cattle land (home of some brilliant sunsets), and to the south is the Chihuahuan Desert and Chinati Peak. Big Bend is about and hour and a half away and the McDonald Observatory is about 40 minutes to the north (a trip worth making)!
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Getting around
Big Sky is a (beautiful) 10-15 minute walk from the heart of downtown. Or bring your bikes and ride to town. Electric bikes are available at Ebike Marfa.
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loved it.
Beautiful house on gorgeous land, would definitely recommend to others and plan to stay here again in the future.
This house was amazing. What a great spot to enjoy all of west Texas from.
Despite the hot temps, Big Sky Marfa helped us find the relief we needed. Great House with a great floorplan. My wife and i enjoyed the large master and the kids enjoyed the separate rooms. The Sunset is indescribable!! There is no neighboring properties to block the west Texas sunset... Enjoy the table out in the yard!!
The home and grounds are lovely, like the photos but larger in person. The skies are incredible to watch from the back deck and living room, from dawn til dusk. Big Sky is an apt name!
Marfa is charming!!
We went to Marfa with our children and absolutely loved the home. It backs up to large open land perfect for watching sunsets, walks and stargazing. The home is artfully decorated and welcoming with a large open kitchen perfect for cooking. Would recommend to anyone visiting Marfa.
The house was just perfect for us! Would definitely return❤️
We had a wonderful and relaxing time staying at this house. It was spacious, clean and well supplied. The backyard views are fabulous. Beautiful dark skies full of stars at night.
On the edge of town, away from the lights, with an excellent view of the open prairie. Plenty of space for kitchen work and meals, and comfortable and warm bedrooms. We sould definitely book again for a longer-term stay for using as an adventuring home base and roaming around the Davis Mountains / Big Bend.
This is our second stay at Big Sky House and we love it! The views are beautiful and the house is so well decorated and comfortable. I should note that the master bedroom and bath are very spacious and the other two bedrooms are small and share a hallway bath. Otherwise, everything is perfect!
This was a perfect place for spending some time with family and enjoying the Marfa area. We had plenty of space, a fantastic kitchen for cooking, great place to watch the sunsets. It was also nice to have a fenced yard for our dog. The house was clean comfortable and beautiful.
Big Sky is a gem of a house. It is beautifully decorated but in a practical way that makes it so livable. The location allowed for easy exploration of the surrounding area - Marfa, Alpine, Balmorhea, Fort Davis, and Big Bend. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
We had an amazing stay here! The home is beautifully designed and has a great set up with spacious common areas for everyone in your group. We enjoyed a relaxing stay and the lovely desert view from the back patio.
Amazing dog friendly property with scenic views of the Marfa terrain. It was our first time in Marfa but when we come back we will definitely try to stay at this property. My husband and I felt right at home over the long weekend. The property - is clean, located close to town, accurate description, Nest AC, all necessary dishwater, glassware, cookware, washer and dryer, Smart TV, grill, garage, is gated, and wifi. Highly recommend this propriety
Beautiful property just as advertised. The views of the sunset and sunrise were spectacular! Can’t wait to stay here again.
Being on the edge of town with that view was incredible. Gorgeous house too, loved the art and everything was awesome —thank you so much for having us! Cool stones in the garden, love the tub and that master shower!! Best trip I’ve had to Marfa.
Well appointed home in a great setting. Plenty of space and just very conducive to relaxing on the patio. A great retreat after a day of exploring, and easy access to Big Bend and Fort Davis. The owner/property manager was responsive and helpful!
What a beautiful way to enjoy Marfa. The star gazing is fantastic on the back porch. The rooms were so comfortable. The kitchen was stellar. Beautiful living space and gorgeous art. We loved our stay!
Big Sky is such a gorgeous property and is even better in person! The amenities and decor were of the highest quality and the West TX views are incredible. The space flows very well and it serves as the perfect retreat. Can't wait to return!
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