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Stylishly Renovated Train car near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 429.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Canyon, TX
- Bar Z Winery24 min drive
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park27 min drive
- Palo Duro Canyon43 min drive
- Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
About this property
Stylishly Renovated Train car near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles
El Capitan is a combination of old and new. A 50+ year old train car that has been stylishly renovated. Modern amenities along with western decor. A large glass overhead door allows you to sit in the comfort of "home" while viewing the wide open spaces. And sunsets for miles!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Dont worry about sheets, towels etc. We will take care of all of that. 😄
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Canyon
Located in Canyon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Varsity Theatre and Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Town Square Village and Shops At Soncy. Sports World and Westover Village Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Canyon, TX
What's nearby
- Bar Z Winery - 24 min drive - 14.0 km
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park - 27 min drive - 25.9 km
- American Quarter Horse Association - 37 min drive - 42.8 km
- Cadillac Ranch - 38 min drive - 44.7 km
- Palo Duro Canyon - 43 min drive - 38.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Whataburger - 12 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
- Honey Buzz Winery - 10 min drive
- Feldman's Wrong Way Diner - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Becky Meyring
After 20 + years of pharmaceutical sales in the Texas Panhandle and then 10 years managing an equestrian facility in Colorado, I retired and moved back to Texas. I love remodeling old buildings, so when the opportunity to buy EC came along, I jumped on it. EC may be my favorite so far. I also raise a few horses, try and show reining horses when I can and I love pretty much all dogs.
Why they chose this property
The El Capitan was a streamlined passenger train operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from Chicago, Ill to Los Angeles, CA from 1938 to 1971. El Capitan leaves behind a legacy of being a luxurious, efficient passenger lines to cross the western plains. As I renovated this refrigerated boxcar, I wanted to keep that legacy alive and create a space that combines the spirit of the west with modern day conveniences.
Guests are welcome to pet horses and donkeys if and when they come up to the fence. I would appreciate it if you didn't cross into their pasture though.
The property is in the "country" so to speak. There are horses and donkeys in the pasture. 4 dogs live here as well. They are all very friendly. More often than not, they will watch you drive in and then go back to taking their naps at the house. Horney toads, lizards and a random snake may appear from time to time in the summer. You may hear the occasional coyote howling at night in the distance.
Guests are welcome to pet horses and donkeys if and when they come up to the fence. I would appreciate it if you didn't cross into their pasture though.
The property is in the "country" so to speak. There are horses and donkeys in the pasture. 4 dogs live here as well. They are all very friendly. More often than not, they will watch you drive in and then go back to taking their naps at the house. Horney toads, lizards and a random snake may appear from time to time in the summer. You may hear the occasional coyote howling at night in the distance.
What makes this property unique
EC is approximately 11 miles from the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. It is just 2 miles from I27 that runs from Amarillo to Lubbock, TX and is 4.5 miles from West Texas A&M University. EC sits on eastern edge of 70 acres were you will likely see several horses and miniature donkeys out grazing. Although, most of the Texas Panhandle is not known for its scenery, if you look west in the evenings you are sure to catch a beautiful sunset that stretches on and on.
There is ample parking in front of the boxcar after you pull in driveway.
There is ample parking in front of the boxcar after you pull in driveway.
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