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Stylishly Renovated Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 429.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Canyon, TX
  • Varsity Theatre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Amarillo, TX (TDW-Tradewind)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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 Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles

EC can sleep 4 comfortably. There is a queen size bed as well as a queen size pull out couch. The kitchenette is equipped with a keurig coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, hot plate, microwave and refrigerator. The bathroom has several extras in case you forget something. The shower, which has exposed copper plumbing, is sure to impress. Outside there is a small patio with adirondack chairs that over looks the horse pasture and our beautiful Panhandle sunsets that stretch for miles and miles.

Property manager

Becky Meyring
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
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Canyon, TX

What's nearby

  • Varsity Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Palo Duro Canyon - 36 min drive - 33.9 km
  • The Lighthouse - 44 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Amarillo, TX (AMA-Rick Husband Amarillo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honey Buzz Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Feldman's Wrong Way Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylishly Renovated Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stylishly Renovated Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylishly Renovated Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stylishly Renovated Boxcar Near Palo Duro Canyon and WTAMU. Sunsets for miles located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Varsity Theatre, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and Southeast Park Dog Park. Kimbrough Memorial Stadium and Bar Z Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy retreat

Gorgeous landscape, very friendly neighbor dogs, and beautiful horses just across the way.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

Wow! Stay here if you can! Our kids were camping at the PD canyon and this was a perfect place where we could visit them each day. Entry to the park was 8 per day per adult but worth it! It’s 15 mins Take a right out of box car property for shorter distance to park. The dogs and horses were fun to meet. We were there mainly to shower and sleep (excellent sleep!) The place has all you need including snacks! Very clean and comfortable! Do not hesitate-book it now!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay at El Capitan. It was an excellent location near by the state park and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The host was also great, bonus was co-host Lucy the Great Pyrenees saying hi to us every morning. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Overall it was a great experience! Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shelter from the storm

We were on a month long roadtrip from New York to Arizona. We came across this listing on our way back from Arizona. Unfortunately we were caught in a terrible dust storm on our way to El Capitan. So we were unable to enjoy the full beauty of the ranch, but what we did experience was a well kept place, communicative and caring host and a magnificent view of the storm from the large window El Capitan provides. This is a unique stay and I hope to stay here again minus the storm one day. The storm was over on the day we left, so we were able to make it to Palo Duro, which is a short drive from the property. I would recommend this place to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandson’s birthday trip

Great location, setting, and accommodation. Host was available but gave us our space and privacy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You should stay here!

Becky was an amazing host. Very responsive and attentive. She makes you feel at home. She covers all the details. The stars at night are amazing. 5 stars !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boxcar review

Very cool experience in a renovated boxcar with a great view. Its not something you get to experience everyday and is definitely unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bess Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lady in charge

Becky- was very responsive and helpful and gracious, she also recommended a few spots upon booking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Canyon Train Car

Fun get away in an original Boxcar. Very comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend. Close to Palo Duro Canyon and the cute town of Canyon with several shops and restaurants. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A night on the ranch

Beautiful and quiet property well away from the city lights. Nice outdoor seating to view the stars and enjoy the quiet. Comfortable bed Host was communicative and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Texas fun

Loved the clever box car adaptation. Friendly dogs horses and of course the host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

We loved the boxcar!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PPET

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Experience.

Great place for an overnight stay en-route to the San Antonio area to-from Colorado. Convenient to I27 and Palo Duro Canyon for longer stays.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palo Duro Canyon Get-a-way

El Capitan was quaint and vintage decor. Loved the amenities and all the property had to offer! Peaceful and enjoyed the stay! The host was amazing and so attentive. Less than 15 minutes to the canyon and 25 to Amarillo for the Big Texas Steakhouse. It was my husband and I and our two fur babies. We would definitely recommend if you’re heading that way ! One of a kind!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Renovated Boxcar Was A Very Unique Stay

Our host Becky provided the two of us with a unique and quiet venue for the duration of our stay. Appreciated having the refrigerator / freezer available to make ice cubes that went into our water bottles for a warm outdoor hike at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Was also grateful of the host making the boxcar functional, comfortable, and air conditioned during the warm afternoons. Enjoyed spending time with the horses and the dogs, too. Thank you for a terrific stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Texas Boxcar

We loved this "feel of Texas" place of stay! It was so quiet and peaceful.The bed is extremely comfortable and my husband raved about the shower. Location is close to hiking but less than 30 minutes to Amarillo. So many little extras. A+ h
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the views and watching the horses. I loved the peacefulness and inside decor. Our seven year old liked the outdoor furniture and the bay door. We appreciate you letting us stay at your place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camden P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great cozy spot with fantastic surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A unique and original experience in a beautifully presented accommodation in a wonderful setting. Thoughtful touches made the stay even more special. Gorgeous open skies make watching the sun rise and set a fantastic experience. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Palo Duro Canyon

This was an overnight stay after visiting Palo Duro Canyon on our way to Durango Colorado to ride the train to Silverton. The El Capitan was most appealing from VRBO properties listed in the area and did not disappoint. It was very clean and easily accessible and appealed to us right away. Very unique and furnished in rustic Western style that we loved. Wish we had more time there and already have friends wanting to stay in El Capitan from pics we sent home. Definitely a property we would stay at again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yes!!!!

Phenomenal communication! Property was so unique, so cool, so West Texas … we loved it! We definitely stay here again… thanks Becky! 6 Stars!! Dogs were awesome too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amenities were excellent, lots of details.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay in El Capitan. It had everything we needed for our one night stay. Excellent communication with host. Host went out of the way to provide all the extra little details that made our stay comfortable. If we’re ever in the area again, we would definitely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience.

My daughter and her new husband stayed here, and she said it was a wonderful experience. It was clean and decorated really cute. She said there were lots of little amenities that made them feel special. The host was very easy to communicate with as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Becky Meyring

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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. 3 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 13 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.

Property is located between I27 and Hwy 60 south of Canyon, TX. When coming from I27 be aware that a majority of the road is gravel. There is ample parking in front of the boxcar after you pull in driveway.

Languages:

English

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