Located on 300 private acres of agricultural land just 1 mile outside of the City of Marfa, the Merit Camp is a 2 bedroom/2.5 bath home constructed in 2021 with saltwater pool that can be heated. You will enjoy uninterrupted views of the Davis Mountains to the north, Puertacitas and Haystacks to northeast, Goat Mountain to east, and Chinati Peak to the southwest. There is not another home available to rent short term like this property this close to Marfa!

We built the Merit Camp so guests could experience what it is like to live on a ranch, with the convenience of being only a few minutes drive to all that the town of Marfa has to offer. The home was sited to take advantage of the movement of the sun, the big sky, and the sweeping views 20-30 miles in each direction. There are miles of private walking trails on hundreds of acres available exclusively to guests of the Merit Camp. High end appliances, luxury linens, and top-quality furnishings throughout bring all the conveniences of a luxury home to the untamed high desert. There is no need to compromise comfort when you choose our home.

Reimagining a historical structure was the central goal in construction of The Merit Camp. The house is the exact same dimensions as one of our favorite barns on another ranch further south in Presidio County that was built around 1900, but it is located next to operation cattle pens and is still in use as a barn. The shape and scale of the1900 building were just perfect for a house, so we spent years measuring and planning how best to build a new version. The living, dining area, and larger bedroom suite of the Merit Camp have 16 foot ceilings and are in what was the main hay storage and a tack room of the 1900's barn. The smaller bedroom suite, screened porch, kitchen and half-bath occupy the location that serves as horse stalls in the old barn. We have gutters in the Merit Camp in the same exact location that the 1900s barn has them for rainwater collection that fed a trough, but ours water the Desert Willows.


FAQs:
Can we have an event? If you plan to have more than 4 adults onsite an event fee must be paid and this must be approved PRIOR to check in. We offer rates for events of up to 100 guests, please inquire for fee schedule and other pertinent information.
What if I need to cancel? Please read the rental agreement prior to booking.
Where do 6 people sleep? The house can accommodate 4 adults and up to 2 more kids (2 adults 4 kids, 3 adults 3 kids, etc), so it sleeps 6 if some of the children are small and the guest brings their bedding (pack-n-play, etc).
Are there other houses or people on the ranch? Throughout the year there are cattle at the property, but the Merit Camp is the only residence.
How close is Marfa? The City limits are just over 1/2 mile from the gate. Downtown Marfa is less than a 5 minute drive.
Can I charge my car? We do not offer car charging at this time.
What if I want to have friends out to swim? If you will have more than 4 adults onsite, or 6 people including children, an event fee must be paid.
Can I bring my cat? The Merit Camp allows up to 2 dogs, and cannot accommodate cats.