El Cosmico

When we go to Marfa, we would walk the grounds here and always say "next time let's stay here"...we finally did! It was a toss-up between a teepee or yurt. Since it was a couple of days before Christmas and the desert can get cold, we opted for the yurt. The yurts offer heating and cooling while the teepee only offers a fireplace, which makes sense...it's a teepee and you have to do it the way it's meant to be.The yurt was roomy and the bed comfy. We stayed warm too! Loved sitting out on our little porch/deck to watch the stars. The main office area also has a shop and place to sit and eat, etc.They've got a bar and outdoor patio (all communal) as well.Showering outdoors (common bathrooms are a very basic outdoor shelter) definitely added to the primitive aspect of staying here.It was a wonderful experience and the best time we're doing a teepee!

The ambiance was special and I appreciated the attention to detail and community that El Cosmico is fostering. Unfortunately I can't give it more than 3 stars because I slept horribly in the canvas tent. First: The tent blew around all night creating extremely loud flapping sound. I thought there were gale-force winds outside and stepped out, nope, just a regular breezy evening. It was so loud both me and my companion barely slept at all. This is something that should either be fixed or at least warned about. I had ear plugs and the sound still went through.Second: A lot of noise from the nearby roadThird: Our central lamp wasn't working, we only had our bedside lampsFourth: our tents zippers were broken so we couldn't properly close the doors or screen on tent 18I can't speak on the other sleeping accommodations, only the canvas tent.

Eclectic lodging along with camp ground amenities. The lobby has a good gift shop and drinks and snacks. We stopped in just to check it out coming back from the Judd exhibition down the road. We didn't stay here on our trip as we opted for something in the town square to walk everywhere but El Cosmico is a very short drive away.

Great spot for glamping if that's what you are looking for. We have been here once before in teepees and a trailer so decided to stay in yurts this trip. Was worried that we'd be cold at night in February but the yurt had a heater and a heated blanket so we were warmer than expected. The toilets and showers are in an outdoor open air structure that has warm water but bring your own soap and shampoo.. do wish they had a mirror by the sink.. while attention to detail was not spared in the landscape, decorations, and layout of the faculties.. a simple mirror would have completed the experience. Staff was nice but not overly friendly.

I read mixed reviews but booked a yurt for 2 nights on a drive adventure. What a great place! Very magical and perfect for me and 2 dogs. The yurt was equipped with a big bed, a sleeping size couch, two side tables and a table at the foot of the bed. It had heat, AC, electricity and a cute deck with table and chairs. Communal bathrooms, kitchen and showers all quite functional and clean. The grounds are so well kept while it maintained its funky style. The options are many for different shapes and sizes of accommodations. It's right in town but feels far away. Great staff, convenient and just plain groovy. I went in early August and was surprised by the awesome weather!!

We loved this property! So much variety in unique places to sleep. We got a retro camper, but everything else looked equally fun. The only thing not fun is an outdoor shower when it's cold out! We def skipped out on that! They do camp fires, live bands, hammocks, all the things. They have a bar but no food is served on the property. The town is so close it's perfect. When in Marfa this is a great lodging option.

Cool to check out once for a very short stay if you can splurge on a large trailer, but even so, level your expectations. We knew what we were getting ourselves into when we booked this stay as it's our second time staying at El Cosmico. I found my second stay pretty disappointing. The staff just aren't friendly at all. They really "DGAF" like others have mentioned in their reviews. After our stay I received a bill with a charge for a welcome package that we never received. After messaging them directly they told me since they prepared it for us we are expected to pay for it. If it was prepared for us, why did the person at the front desk not give it to us during check in? It's ridiculous that I have to dispute something so minor after being ripped off all weekend at this cr*p shoot. Aside from poor customer service, we "splurged" on a large trailer and were not impressed with the place. These are really just overpriced dirty, old trailers. Doors don't shut all the way, and there are large gaps under the doors. You will have spiders, moths, etc all over you and your things while you sleep. If you're into this kind of thing, awesome - but it may be hard to justify at this price point. It's simply not worth it and the beds & noise all night and morning are just awful. I do hope they renovate some of the accommodations soon. I think it's a cool concept, but not meeting the bar at this ridiculous price point.

This is a tough one to get started. Given to us by Liz Lambert the hotelier, and hospitality guru. She does stuff right, with flair and creativity. Usually, you can expect the bar to be set high at her properties.El Cosmico is now 17 years old. Hard to believe since ive been keeping up with it in hopes of one day staying here. I finally made the trek way out to southwest Texas and it was imperative I stay at El Cosmico.Part campground, pasture, motel army camp, unique is an understatement. You have your choices of several types of stay be it, Teepee,Vintage House trailer, Safari tent,Yurt and others. Plans are in for an expansion next year involving 3D printed structures!I chose the Yurt this trip. Even though there was a common bath, I still wanted to experience the yurt. Im glad I did. Each one has independent climate control, heat, and air. I needed it one night as it got down to 32 degrees. it was interesting going out in the cold night air to the restroom!!!Not for everyone but, if you want to Glamp, this is definitely a great option if you're coming this way.The front lodge office has a great fireplace, free coffee, wifi, and a great place to hang out and meet new travelers from across the country.Easy check-in with carts to haul your possessions to the Yurt etc, it's a very easy pleasant stay.Highly recommended for the unique experience it is.

Winter stay in one of the trailers. Kinda worried reading other reviews but this place was outstanding for the Southwest Slow vibe I was going for. Having done other camping experiences in the Southwest, I was definitely prepared for a lot of DIY (food, heat, toilet stuff). This place had enough of the essentials (heat, coffee, toilets) that it felt like a fancy camp without losing the "roughing it" vibe that's integral to SW "outdoors" experiences. The main building has a boutique shop, comfy couches, and good heat (again, winter stay) as well as a nice cup of coffee in the morning. Large trailer fit two adults and a kid; could have brought the dog and fit nicely. Two burner stove, very small fridge, and a big hot water tank made doing my own food easy without taking up all the inside space. Beds were comfy, warm, and clean. Heat worked well. Old trailer so the window and door seals were meh but the heater and warm blankets made up for it. If you go in winter bring some slippers or slides - the floor gets cold! Bring your own entertainment. This area is not a scene - classic camping in that you need to make your own fun. Books, puzzles, etc. Trailer had lots of outlets and a great Bluetooth radio speaker so music can play all day and night if that's your thing. I'm not sure I'd come out here in the middle of the summer because being in a trailer all day when it's 100+ isn't great. But this place would be a lot of fun to try in spring or autumn as well. Definitely an Experience and one that's worth a stop if you're in the region.

Wow! Let me first start with, i read the reviews after already booking and got worried. Upon arriving, seeing the Pride flag on their pole and though out the city relieved the anxiety! Upon check in, Angie was so friendly and nice, and gave excellent recommendations. First day, we came in around 4pm to a couple walking around in towels, and a women standing in her Safari tent shirtless. I was curious to at first did i check into a clothing optional, but figured oh, she air drying from her shower! Anyhow we stayed in a tent, and it was just beautiful! It was raining and storming and we were worried at first but it bypassed and was just an excellent evening! 2nd day, we stayed in a yurt! What a beaut! The folks out and about we're so friendly, the bathrooms are very private and the showers are easy to use and comfortable temperatures. The place was neat, cleanliness and pure quiet. When they say, stay on the path - stay on the path because there are a lot of grass stickers! The hammocks are nice, the little kitchen area was good. It def was a safe and secure place and people were trustworthy and friendly. The only thing i would suggest, are two things - fire pits, bbq grills by the teepees, yurts and Safari tents AND because it's so hot, some steel stock tanks to cool off in around the property! Haha excellent place! Def will be back! Not as loud as people were saying, throw on a fan and get some white noise and you'll sleep excellent. It's def really quiet, the only loud noise you'll hear off the road are the annoying loud folks who want to drive with their exhaust all loud but the fan helps - and everyone else is fairly quiet around the camp site.