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FANCY PONY LAND HOUSE

 
 
 
Marfa house rental - front view Fancy Pony Land house. Zero-scaped front yard with roses & rosemary
front view Fancy Pony Land house. Zero-scaped front yard with roses & rosemary
  • Marfa house rental - front view Fancy Pony Land house. Zero-scaped front yard with roses & rosemary
    front view Fancy Pony Land house
    Front room, custom 12ft. daybed with hand-felted cushions. Grouchos by Seth Damm
    The cutest woodstove ever
    Looking from front room to back of house
  • Marfa house rental - Middle room looking to front
    Bedroom with double bed and ipod dock
    bedroom with awesome ceiling fan
    Fancy Pony Land bandage bedspread and appliqued cushions
    kitchen
    Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove
  • Marfa house rental - Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove
    Bathroom with PENNY FLOOR! 18 hours to glue down, then poured marine epoxy
    penny floor!
    Shady back porch and desert plants
    Back porch idyll
 
Marfa house rental - front view Fancy Pony Land house. Zero-scaped front yard with roses & rosemary

front view Fancy Pony Land house. Zero-scaped front yard with roses & rosemary

front view Fancy Pony Land house

front view Fancy Pony Land house

Front room, custom 12ft. daybed with hand-felted cushions. Grouchos by Seth Damm

Front room, custom 12ft. daybed with hand-felted cushions. Grouchos by Seth Damm

The cutest woodstove ever

The cutest woodstove ever

Looking from front room to back of house

Looking from front room to back of house

Middle room looking to front

Middle room looking to front

Bedroom with double bed and ipod dock

Bedroom with double bed and ipod dock

bedroom with awesome ceiling fan

bedroom with awesome ceiling fan

Fancy Pony Land bandage bedspread and appliqued cushions

Fancy Pony Land bandage bedspread and appliqued cushions

kitchen

kitchen

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Bathroom with PENNY FLOOR! 18 hours to glue down, then poured marine epoxy

Bathroom with PENNY FLOOR! 18 hours to glue down, then poured marine epoxy

penny floor!

penny floor!

Shady back porch and desert plants

Shady back porch and desert plants

Back porch idyll

Back porch idyll

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Marfa vacation house rental
House, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)

We took this old adobe house down to the mud bricks and remodeled it by hand with mostly reclaimed materials into a super cute warm contemporary cottage. It's an 850 sqr ft one bedroom with hardwood floors throughout. There is a woodstove in the front room and a custom-built 12'x4' daybed that can sleep two in a pinch. Great for lounging side by side in front of the fire. A bathroom floor tiled in pennies, handmade cushions, unique textiles and original art give the house a special Marfa style charm. There is one bathroom with a tub & shower, gas heat, a swamp cooler, full kitchen, big closet, covered back porch and a big fenced back yard with a nice fire pit. The house is just a block south of the renowned Thunderbird Hotel, close to everything in town (everything is close to everything).

This house is great for a single person or couple but can squeeze in a few more if you're all good friends and don't mind close quarters. Nice neighbors, safe, quiet (except for passing trains and peacocks) neighborhood .

I've provided a list of restaurants, stores and art museums with hours and contact info.

Sorry, no actual pony available.

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About Lorna Leedy, owner

I am a clothing, jewelry & interiors designer and until very recently had a store in Marfa called Fancy Pony Land. The store featured my clothing, train-squashed penny jewelry and artwork as well as work by artist friends from Marfa and around the country. Last year the store was featured in Vogue as one of their 20 favorite stores in 20 cities. The house reflects this artist-made sensibility.

This spring we moved to the Grand Canyon, where my husband is a backcountry Park Ranger. We lived in Marfa for 5 years and were super sad to leave the coolest small town in America and some of the world's best people. We come back whenever we can but when we're not there you can enjoy Marfa and the house for us.

Lorna Leedy, owner purchased this house in 2007
Why Lorna Leedy, owner chose Marfa

We fell in love with Marfa after living in the tiny village of Redford (SE of Marfa on the Rio Grande) for 5 winters. It was really the people of Marfa and the good friends we made there that made us want to buy a house. This house was a good cute fixer-upper project for us. Just when we got it fixed up perfectly, we moved!

What makes this house unique

We have wonderful neighbors and a great central location. Marfa is a truly unique town that combines the sophistication and culture of a big city with the sweetness, friendliness and safety of a small town. People look out for one another and there is always something interesting going on. It is a town full of artists, characters and Texas tall tales.

Marfa house rental - front view Fancy Pony Land house. Zero-scaped front yard with roses & rosemary

front view Fancy Pony Land house. Zero-scaped front yard with roses & rosemary

front view Fancy Pony Land house

front view Fancy Pony Land house

Front room, custom 12ft. daybed with hand-felted cushions. Grouchos by Seth Damm

Front room, custom 12ft. daybed with hand-felted cushions. Grouchos by Seth Damm

The cutest woodstove ever

The cutest woodstove ever

Looking from front room to back of house

Looking from front room to back of house

Middle room looking to front

Middle room looking to front

Bedroom with double bed and ipod dock

Bedroom with double bed and ipod dock

bedroom with awesome ceiling fan

bedroom with awesome ceiling fan

Fancy Pony Land bandage bedspread and appliqued cushions

Fancy Pony Land bandage bedspread and appliqued cushions

kitchen

kitchen

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Kitchen with beautiful vintage Chambers stove

Bathroom with PENNY FLOOR! 18 hours to glue down, then poured marine epoxy

Bathroom with PENNY FLOOR! 18 hours to glue down, then poured marine epoxy

penny floor!

penny floor!

Shady back porch and desert plants

Shady back porch and desert plants

Back porch idyll

Back porch idyll

Nearest Airport : El Paso, Midland at 200 Miles
Nearest Train : Alpine at 25 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Padre's--live music, food, games at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Cochineal--casual fine dining with a courtyard at 0.5 Miles

Marfa is a mecca for minimalist and contemporary art pilgrims, writers, artists, film makers, collectors etc. It's a small town with big art, a great bookstore, great food, amazing artists and craftsmen and super friendly, interesting people.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Marfa, Texas

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $150-$175/night, $800/week, $1500/month
  • USD
  • Regular Rates: $150/night for 2 people +$25 for each additional person
  • two night minimum during regular season, three night minimum during special events
  • $800/week, $1500/month - contact owner about longer stays
  • Special Events rates: Chinati Weekend, Marfa Lights Festival, Thanksgiving, Xmas,
  • New Years, Spring Break, Ballroom openings, El Cosmico Festival, CineMarfa
  • Special Events rates: $175/night for 2 people +$25 for each additional person
  • Fees: taxes + $75 cleaning fee, $50 pet fee on approval of pet(s)
  • 4 person maximum, not including kids

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Marfa, Texas

Property Type:
  • house
General:
  • Air Conditioning ...
    evaporative swamp cooler (desert air conditioner)
  • Linens Provided ...
    Plenty of good quality blankets, sheets, pillows etc. with designer touches.
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wood Stove ...
    cutest woodstove ever and it cranks heat. wood pile in backyard.
Kitchen:
  • Kitchen ...
    Great little kitchen stocked with about everything you would need including basic condiments and spices as well as cooking/eating utensils and appliances. No microwave or dishwasher but we do have a toaster and good chef knives.
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    pots & pans, cast iron skillet, utensils, full set of dishes & silverware, blender, small coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, good knives, condiments, spices
  • Refrigerator
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • 1
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6
  • Double Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) 12ft. long daybed, can potentially sleep two end to end. Incredibly comfortable as a snuggle couch, perfect for 1 person to sleep comfortable.
Entertainment:
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Great covered back porch for hanging out , with a rock fire pit and a washing machine barrel for a fire pan off one end.
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered ...
    Reasonable dogs okay. Email us to check.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    must be 25, please
Attractions:
  • churches
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • live theater
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • eco tourism
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • boating
Local Services & Businesses:
  • Babysitter
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • fitness center
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • rock climbing
  • hunting
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • mountain climbing
  • rafting
  • hiking
  • hunting big game
  • hunting small game
Notes: World-class minimalist art at the Chinati Foundation, peak into Donald Judd's world at the Judd Foundation, amazing stars and dark skies, readings by writers in residence with the Lannan Foundation, Marfa Book Co., performances at the Crowley Theater, McDonald Observatory, Food Shark, Grilled Cheese Parlor And Museum Of Electronic Wonders, Camp Bosworth's art at The Wrong Store, live music at Padre's & Planet Marfa, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, CineMarfa Film Fest, margaritas by the fountain at Jett's Grill in the Hotel Paisano, trains whistling through town, Marfa Public Radio, contemporary art at Ballroom Marfa and great opening parties, visiting musicians, Farm Stand on Saturday mornings, handmade boots at Cobra Rock Boot Co., amazing date pudding and great food at Cochineal, fancy drinks and appetizers at Maiya's, beautiful architecture, get anyplace in town by bike, sunset walks along the railroad tracks, birding, art galleries, cute shops, happenings.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Marfa, Texas

Fancy Pony Land House
average rating of 5.0 based on 4 reviews
business
Fancy Pony Land House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433984vb
+1 206-890-7658
Marfa Big Bend Country
Oakland, CA
5

Great place, friendly folks

5 of 5
Submitted: May 1, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
Our stay with a three year old was great. He played in the backyard. The adobe was cool in the hot weather. Good location.
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Fancy Pony Land House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433984vb
+1 206-890-7658
Marfa Big Bend Country
Austin, TX
5

Marfa in the Snow!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 25, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We had a great time at Fancy Pony Land! The house is adorable and well maintained. Lorna is great to work with as well. We were lucky enough to be in town just after a big snow storm blanketed Marfa in white.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
business
Fancy Pony Land House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433984vb
+1 206-890-7658
Marfa Big Bend Country
Austin
5

The perfect Marfa experience at Fancy Pony Land!

5 of 5
Submitted: December 9, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
My two best friends from high school and I converged at Fancy Pony Land for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The house is lovely and fresh and clean. We had everything we needed to cook great meals and relax. We did bring an air mattress so that we all 3 could sleep more comfortably. Keep in mind that Marfa restaurants may not be open on certain days or during the holidays, so come prepared to cook a bit. We did walk to Art Galleries and restaurants the day after Thanksgiving. My favorites were the Chinati Foundation (art), Marfa Ballroom (art) and the Pizza Foundation (food). Great music at Padres on Wednesday night and great crowd at the Last Saloon on Friday night.

Lorna was a perfect site coordinator and responsive to any question. A highly recommended stay.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Fancy Pony Land House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p433984vb
+1 206-890-7658
Marfa Big Bend Country
League City, Texas
5

Here's my 1 cent

Here's my 1 cent
5 of 5
Submitted: October 28, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
Great unique touches through out the house, such as the awesome stove! and penny floor in the restroom. This house is very quiet, despite the occasional train passing through the Marfa township. Wood floors, doorways, and throughout make it very appealing. It is in immaculate condition and goes along with the theme of the town. The owner, Lorna, is very responsive, polite and accommodating. She was sweet enough to email my girlfriend and I a list of places to visit at our request. I would definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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