Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop)

Nice room good views. Great place!

Good value.

Awesome western themed property

Totally off the beaten path but worth it. Great little cabins setup like an old west town. Nestled in the mountains north of terlingua, complete with a shared use kitchen and dining area. Outside you are surrounded by mountains and the sunset was amazing. Truly a dark sky property the stars where truly amazing. We sat around the fire pits and met new folks as well. Awesome place. Just remember to bring your own chow and firewood.

Great!

Very unique property. Beautiful views, quiet setting. Road into property is gravel and rough, but it is being repaired. The only other issue was the shower was not cleaned very well.

True feeling of an old desert town. Cabin was okay. Getting there not easy…. Dirt road.

This place is very special, just off the main highway, you feel like you have gone back in time.

What a wonderful stay.

The property was nice but the shower was dirty.

We loved our little Gun Ship cabin. It was ready for us when we arrived, and even better than we expected. It's off-grid for electricity and water, but we didn't suffer. The A/C worked and plenty of bottled water was provided. There was a TV in the room, but we never turned it on. The kitchen was convenient and well stocked. I cooked twice. This little collection of cabins is in the desert, off the beaten path. Sitting out at night is amazingly quiet--no traffic, no hoard of noisy insects, not even a coyote. We live in the country, but not quiet country like this area. The night skies were amazing. Highly recommend this relaxing getaway! Our dog accompanied us, and we enjoyed walking on the property during the cooler parts of the day. The cabins are on a ridge that narrows and has a trail to the end with views of the mountains and surrounding gorge. It's a short drive to the southeast to visit Big Bend National Park and a short drive to the southwest to visit Big Bend State Park. We had a satisfying steak dinner for our anniversary at the Starlight Theater Restaurant and enjoyed browsing through the Trading Post next door to the restaurant. If you plan to float the river in a canoe or kayak, you may want to check the water levels first. I paid for a trip, but the water levels were very low, which meant carrying the kayak or canoe at least a dozen times. We decided it would be too hard on my husband's back. Wonderful, well-maintained property!

Great place to stay

This place is absolutely beautiful! My SO and I absolutely love it here, we will be coming back! The place is peaceful, beautiful scenery and it’s pet friendly (we were able to bring our fur baby with us)! The host, Sis, was fantastic! They kept the kitchen communal area cleaned and stocked, they were very sweet and kept water stocked and available for all guests, and communication was great! I cannot recommend Ten Bits Ranch enough!! I’m already recommending this place to friends and acquaintances. Side note: Make sure to also read your emails after you book - they send you all the info. you need and more! (Which I also loved) They went above and beyond!

We absolutely loved our stay and will love to come back. We could not get over how well taken care of the property was. The stars were astounding and communication was efficient and effortless to check in. Even in a Prius the roads were not difficult to get down to the cabin in, so don’t worry and just pay attention if you have a lower sitting car. Make sure to download your map, you will absolutely not have service coming in.

I loved this little cabin! The western town theme was perfect. The shared kitchen was nice. We fixed out coffee and breakfasts daily in the shared kitchen and enjoyed the company of other guests headed to Big Bend NP or Terlingua. Would definitely stay again.

Very cozy cabin, very clean, no issues with the host. I liked that it was away from the tourist traps in town. I would stay here again.

Cute little place to stay! Nice views all around!

Great stay in a really great spot!

What a great guest ranch! I love the West Texas theme, and the owners and staff do great work in making a stay comfortable.

Everything was great

Such a charming, little place with lots of land to explore. The cantina is great for meals any time of day. The night sky is so dark and beautiful when the stars are out. About 1-1.5 hours from all the trailheads in Big Bend.

It was a mother and son vacation. Ranch was off grid with two miles on gravel dirt road and upon arriving, found some bugs on our clean towels. Unfortunately the housekeeper can’t replace it until the next day late. Thats why I gave it 4 stars. It was a neat place to stay in. Has wifi, tv, some foods/water stocked in the cantina but we brought our favorite foods and water with us as well. (Strongly recommend you bring in sharp knives if you need to prep. There arent any at the cantina when I tried to find one).

The place, the view, the sunrise and the sunset are gorgeous! Location is perfect and not too far from town. Gas, food and Big Bend national park is 20mins away. Cabins were clean, cozy and big. And I love that each cabin has their own fire pit!The Cantina/communal kitchen/dining is packed with everything you need! Free flowing bottled water, bagels, spreads, milk, muffins, oats, healthy bars and more. Just wish the Cantina is a little bigger. There were other families that were there during Thanksgiving and we had to wait a while to be able to use the kitchen and dining. We ended up eating outside. There were outdoor tables and chairs. Good thing it was not too cold. The following night, there were guests who ate and ended up playing card games until past 10pm, we ended up eating outside again since they did not care about other people waiting to use the Cantina for cooking/dining. But all in all we had a great time and we are already planning on coming back with the whole family! Thank you so much for accomodating us and our pups!

Great communication. Loved the location.

We loved our stay. The star gazing was incredible. The bed was comfy. The cantina was well equipped for our food we brought to prepare. We had a great time!

The cabin was comfortable. Small issue with not being able to have the ceiling fan on without the lights (had to remove the bulbs for sleeping). A unique setting! Didn't take advantage of the shared food prep area, but we should have.

Great spot

Very nice and clean. The atmosphere was awesome, the view to the west. All amenities were great. We will be vack

Would stay again!

Really cool concept and had everything we needed for our stay! Would recommend this place to anyone looking to explore Big Bend!

We had a great time!

Ten Bits Ranch is a fantastic place to relax and unwind for a few days. The cabin is outfitted well; comfortable bed, clean shower, plenty of hot water, and a great air conditioner. A common kitchen is provided for guests and is more than I expected...well stocked and outfitted. The scenery in this area is amazing. I don't know what the puma population is, but I was fortunate enough to see one about 40 miles south of the ranch. The ranch is a good location if you want to visit Marfa, Alpine Fort Davis and the Big Bend National Park. The food in the Terlingua/Study Butte eateries is great, and the restaurants are staffed with friendly people providing fast service. I had a cell phone camera but will be bringing a SLR or two when I visit again in late fall or winter. I highly recommend visiting Ten Bits Ranch if you are planning a trip to this area.

We really enjoyed our stay. The property is very quaint and has the feel of an old cowboy town. Loved it! Everyone we met (other guests) were equally impressed. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a charming stay near Big Bend.

Wild West decor made the little village fun. The cantina was well stocked for breakfast and the cabin was clean and comfortable. The 2 mile unpaved road to get there was a bit of a challenge tho.

This place is great! If you ever wondered what it was like 150 yrs ago here’s your chance. Love how they set this place up like an old west town! Awesome creativity! We stayed in the Guns. Room #3. It was larger than expected and the decor was on point. The Cantina was a wonderful addition. Wonderfully stocked. We live in the country so really enjoyed the solitude. Beautiful sunsets & sunrises. Great experience!

Pleasantly surprised! Unbelievable property unique would definitely recommend to all. Bring your own food stock up at Lowe’s in alpine. Enjoyed grilling out lunch on the road. Breakfast was sufficient.

Though not billed as a ghost town per se, the desert ghost town ambience was delightful!

Made a campfire and relaxed under the bright evening stars.

Great rustic feel and awesome views from the cabins. Great shared facilities for meal prep. Out of the way of crowds from park visitors. What most of us come there for is to get away from crowded areas and have peace and solitude. Sis and Cowboy are great hosts. Totally dedicated to the property and the comfort of their guests. Getting to the park is a bit longer but IMO definitely worth it....

My wife and I decided to stay at the 10 Bits Ranch not really knowing what to expect. It was an outstanding and unique experience. Checking in and check out was organized and the charm of Old West town was apparent. Note that the Ranch is 2 miles off the main highway on a County Road but that wasn’t much of a problem. The sunsets and stars were unbelievable and a trip up to the Apache Cave was not something you would find at a Holiday Inn. Thanks to Cowboy and Sis for creating this gem in the desert.

The Ranch was remote but not that far off the paved road and about 17 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park. The road was a dusty gravel road. Aside from one spot where the water runs over the road (if it ever rains), it wasn’t a bad road. Our Mazda CX5 made it with no issues. The bed in the room was comfortable, but wished the room had a comfortable loveseat instead of the rocking chairs which weren’t very comfortable at the end of a long day. We had plenty of towels and hot water. The air conditioner worked well despite the heat. No hair dryer in room. The room was a bit dusty but expected that given the roads and dry conditions. The ranch supplied cooled water for drinking and the cantina was reasonably well equipped for cooking. We enjoyed the bagels for breakfast and there was an assortment of 4 different cereals. One negative, we had a bit of trouble figuring out the stoves. We couldn’t adjust the flame on one. No matter what we did, it was the same…about medium? The other stove had two burners out of six which worked reliably. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

We stayed in the Guns cabin. The place was roomy for the 2 of us. The directions provided were helpful.

We had a blast in this little cabin. It was awesome! The decor was spot on. Made us feel at home. We will stay again and bring friends.

We had a great stay here. The themed rooms were quaint - we stayed in the Gun Shop. Qe enjoyed being able to make breakfast in the Cantina. The night sky was amazing! We enjoyed having

Everything was just as represented and we loved it all! Will come again sometime and bring friends.

We only stayed one night. We came in when it was dark and left to head to Big Bend at first light. We didn’t utilize all the amenities on offer. I can say that I loved the rustic western town theme of this ranch. It was very quiet and dark which just added to the rustic feel. My only complaint, and not really sure if I can call it that due to the setting, was that the room was really dusty. We dropped a suitcase on the rug and it poofed up with dirt. You could feel the dirt on the floors. Now again, I’m not sure how you avoid this given the dirt roads and desert setting but the dust was caked on all the fixtures pretty heavily. Other than that, the stay was fine.

Loved the location and being away from all the city lights. It is in a beautiful place with all the rock formations all around.

Loved having a fireplace in our room!

The ranch was very private and such a fun experience! I will definitely stay here again in the future.

I booked this property last minute due to winter weather and I wish I could have stayed longer! The ranch was beautiful and close to Terlingua and the National Park. Super clean and it looked like an amazing spot for a group stay.

Our Stay at Ten Bits was great. The room was comfortable and clean, the group use Cantina was a social interaction spot and that added a lot to the experience. Some of the cooking utensils and ranges are in need of minor upgrades but otherwise, it was a very functional kitchen. We would happily stay there again.

I wish I would’ve known more about exact location and conditions. Too isolated, not somebody to rely on in property for any emergencies, no phone coverage unless you connect to internet. It’s just me, I don’t like to sleep in the middle of the desert , isolated.

When I was planning my trip to Terlingua, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found so many unique places to stay. After some research, I chose Ten Bits because of its rustic, Western-themed property. As I drove through the town, I passed other places I had considered, and I was 100% satisfied with my choice. en Bits is situated just off the highway, down a private road, which adds to the sense of isolation and tranquility. While you're just a short drive away from the heart of Terlingua, staying at Ten Bits feels like being in your own private oasis. The property is peaceful and quiet, offering an uninterrupted view of the desert landscape. The lack of nearby traffic and town hustle was the ideal setting for a desert getaway. We stayed in the “Gun Shop” room, which had a private bathroom, small fridge, and microwave. The weather was chilly during our visit, but the room’s wall unit kept it cozy. Sis welcomed us and encouraged us to explore the property. We enjoyed a sunset drive around the land, relishing the freedom to roam without worrying about trespassing. Next year, we're planning to return with family, as we now know which rooms are close together. In comparison to other places we considered, most were closer to town, had big windows facing the street, shared bathrooms, or views of the highway. Ten Bits provided exactly what we wanted: isolation with the luxury of a private bathroom and stunning views. It was the perfect desert retreat, and I can’t wait to return.

Great

Crazy cool place and great location. Spectacular beauty everywhere!

Amazing scenery

Highly enjoyed our stay in the Gun Room at Ten Bits! This hidden gem is truly a mix of convenience and comfort. It is in the perfect spot where you are away from the main road but still feel like you are part of a community. We used the kitchen many times as it is an amazing space! The spot to grill is also very cool! We tried out the shooting range which isn’t far from the main property. Ten Bits is the perfect getaway especially if it’s your first time visiting big bend. The National Park and cute, quaint ghost town are both short drives.making it perfect for your itinerary. Hope to be back soon! 10/10!!