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El Cosmico

802 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX 79843
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Concord
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Made it into the Best Hotels of the WORLD Book! A hoot to camp there. We had a tent. But there are vintage trailers, tents on platforms, teepees you can "camp" in. Inside and outside toilets. Outdoor showers, outdoor sink with big mirror. Enough about facilities--the people are also really nice. They sell ice and gifts and some snacks. Marfa... More

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Austin, TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I booked El Royal trailer at El Cosmico and absolutely loved it! It was spacious, comfortable, and fun to be in. The queen sized bed had very comfortable pillows and a soft down cover. The toilet was tiny but clean and efficient. The kitchen had a full-sized electric stove, enough counterspace to work on, and a tiny refrigerator. The kitchen... More

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New York City, New York
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Two nights were not nearly enough -- El Cosmico is such a charming funky place, comfortable and staffed with friendly people who want to help you have a great stay. I stayed in the Kozy Coach and will probably choose it again the next time I go to Marfa. I just don't have a single unhappy thing to say about... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I spent new year eve camping at El Cosmico and I got to say is one of the most interesting and unforgettable experience ever. The skyline is beautiful and with an amazing sense of peacefulness there. We had our own tent and just needed a campground for a night and El Cosmico not only provided that and more. With the... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

My husband and I (and our dog, Luke) stayed in one of the El Cosmico tee-pees back in Spetember of last year. I loved everything about the tee-pee and our experience, in general. Our dog loved running around the grounds with the other dogs (although the goats head stickers really tore up this city dog's pads) and the overall atmosphere... More

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Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

El Cosmico was a fantastic, eclectic place to stay! Everyone who worked there was very helpful and pleasant. It's about a 7 minute walk into town which was nice, the entire place is kept very clean including our Safari Tent. Even with all the spaces being full it was still a very quiet place to be. The outdoor kicthen looks... More

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New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

If you are a college student, cold weather camper or a polar bear, this is the place for you. While the funky vibe is here, sleeping in 30 degrees is not much fun for a geezer like me. The heater is not efficient. This place must be a blast when the weather is nice, but in sub-freezing nights, stay somewhere... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

If you're visiting Marfa you probably don't expect the usual and El Cosmico is unique. We stayed in one of the trailers, Cozy Coach, in early January, 2012. We arrived just before dark and carted our belongings from the car to the trailer, a distance of 50 yards or so through slush and mud (6" snow had fallen the day... More

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Wonderful set up for camping and experiencing the sky in Marfa. The campground is set up so you never feel crowded or too close to other campers. They have hot showers which was a very pleasant surprise in late December/early January. And the main office/lounge area is welcoming and open...including strong WiFi. Highly recommended!

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Baton Rouge
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

By the time I got around to booking, all the campers were full--so I stayed in one of the safari tents. It was clean, pretty, and special--if spartan, and (on that night) VERY cold. The beds have heated mattress pads, and that meant it was possible to survive the night, but... The glass of water set out by my bed... More

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Address: 802 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX 79843
Region: United States > Texas > Marfa
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Ranked #3 of 6 Speciality lodging in Marfa

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