The Arcon Inn
LOATED IN MARFA, TEXAS, POPULATION 2400, LOVELY HISTORIC, 2 STORY, VICTORIAN ADOBE DECORATED WITH SOUTH AMERICAN COLONIAL ART AND EUROPEAN ANTIQUES. FOUR LARGE AND LOVELY ROOMS UPSTAIRS THAT SHARE 2 BATHS. THERE IS A LARGE GRAVELED PATIO AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY WITH A SPANISH FOUNTAIN, HERB HARDEN AND METAL GARDEN SCULPTURES. ADJACENT TO THE PATIO THERE IS A HISTORIC TERRITORIAL STYLE COTTAGE. THIS LARGE COTTAGE IS DECORATED WITH FURNITURE FROM THE FAMILY RANCH AND CONTAINS TWO LARGE BED ROOMS WITH PRIVATE BATHS, A LIVING ROOM, A KITCHEN AND A PRIVATE PATIO. A FULL SOUTHWESTERN STYLE BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED WITH THE ROOM RATE. CHEF OWNERS PROVIDE MARVELOUS DINNERS BY RESERVATION ONLY (REQUIRED 48 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE) ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. THE INN IS LOCATED IN THE ORGINAL MARFA TOWN SITE (4 BLOCKS SQUARE AROUND THE COURTHOUSE) IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT AND WALKING DISTANCE TO MANY POINTS OF INTEREST, THE HISTORIC 1886 PRESIDIO COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND SQUARE IS JUST ONE BLOCK EAST OF THE INN. THE CHINATI FOUNDATION AND THE JUDD FOUNDATION ARE ALSO LOCATED NEARBY. THESE ARE WORLD RENOWNED CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTIONS THAT ARE VISITED THROUGHTOUT THE YEAR AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ANNUAL CHINATI FOUNDATION FESTIVAL IS HELD IN OCTOBER. GUEST BICYCLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR TOURING THE TOWN.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Big Bend Nat'l Park
- Chinati Foundation
- Ft Davis Nat'l Monument
- McDonald Observatory
- Mexico
- Mysterious Marfa Lights
- Ojinaga
- Desert
- Mountains
- Small town
- Nearest major city: El Paso, TX (182 miles West)
- Directions to property:
1 block West of Presidio County Courthouse and town square. - Nearest major airport: El Paso, TX (ELP) 182 miles
- Directions from airport:
From El Paso Airport take Hwy 10 East to Van Horn then Hwy 90 East to Marfa, turn left off Hwy 90 on Highland Street, go directly to front of Presidio County Courthouse, turn left one block go to stop sign, turn left at stop sign. The Arcon Inn, a two story yellow Victorian adobe, is immediately on the right between two churches. - Meeting places:
- Alpine AMTRAK Station
- Marfa Airport
- Train
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 99.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 225.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 15.00 and $ 20.00
- Other Accommodations: Cottages
The ARCON INN Casita is an authentically restored 1850's adobe territorial located just off the back patio of the main house. It has two bedrooms, one has two queensize beds and the other has one queensize bed. There are two private baths. There is a sitting room and a small kitchen and a private patio. Well behaved children and pets on leashes are allowed in the casita.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | CD player |
| Ceiling fans | Private entrance |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Fireplace |
| Piano | Telephone |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| private patio | garden fountain |
| front porch | Wireless Internet |
| garden art | |
Meals
- A Full and Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 9 a.m. sharp
- Breakfast is served in the Casita del Arcon by request only, Dining area, Breakfast/dining area
- Dinner is available for $35.00
- Additional food services included in room rate: Dinner by reservation only served 8p 8
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Breakfast/Spanish Tortilla & for Dinner/Peru Mole
For Breakfast Spanish style omellette with green chilis, hot or mild, served with bread of the day, honey, jelly or jam, butter, coffee, tea, juice and fresh fruit.
For Dinner Black Bean Soup (spicy), Salad of mixed field greens, Peruvian style Chicken Breast Mole with green rice, grilled vegetables, hot homemade bread and butter, dessert (Death by Chocolate) and Cafe de Colombia! Beautifully presented and delicious! Guests may bring their own favorite wine.
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed (Front porch or Patio)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets (Pets can stay in the Casita del Arcon only)
- Limitations on children staying (Kids over 12 can stay in the Casita del Arcon only)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (one night stay in advance paid by personal check or credit card)
- Check in time is 1 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
1 week - 100%; 3 days - 50%; arrival date - 0%.
Discounts available:| | 15% | Seniors | Minimum stay: 2 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Greg & Anthony Garcia Blocker
International travelers, Americans born and raised in South America, bi-lingual, golfers, horticulturist, artists, geologist, restauranteurs - The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish
- There are 2 cats on the property
- There are 2 dogs on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Outstanding Small Town Public Library, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycles, Bird watching, Canoeing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Chinati Foundation Festival, Mysterious Marfa Lights, Marfa Lights Festival, Sight-seeing, Whitewater Rafting
Marfa Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Marfa, Texas.