Christmas Mountains Ranch: Classic 2br/1bth Cabin with Spacious Wrap Around Porch. Walk to Pool.

The pictures don’t do this place any justice. The views on the property are amazing! The cabin was clean and everything functioned well. The night skies were majestic as you felt like you were in space if you starred long enough. We weren’t there long but it left a lasting impression. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.

Loved the wrap-around porch and views. Very comfortable and well-supplied. Nice to have the BBQ grill and big screen TV (for streaming) in the evenings. It was great to watch the gorgeous sunrises from the front porch. The last 3-4 miles to the house are on a washboard dirt/gravel road, which makes it a pain to get to and from, but even with that, it is only about 40-45 minutes to the entrance of Big Bend National Park. The hosts were very responsive and gracious. The Master bedroom is roomy and comfortable, and it has a closet and chest of drawers. A caution about the 2nd bedroom if you have 3 or 4 adults, however. It is very small so the bed fills most of the space, making it somewhat difficult to maneuver, and there is no closet in there, just a small chest of drawers.

Relatively close to the national park, tranquil. Directions given by the hosts are very clear. Wonderful property

If you are looking for a quiet, remote place then it is perfect. Be ready to drive through mud road. The views are really nice!

Beautiful property, we had a great visit!

The little cabin is just what we were looking for and had everything we needed. Seclusion, peace and quiet was a must and it did not disappoint. The star gazing was beyond what we could have imagined.

WOW, this property did NOT disappoint! Perfect for my wife and I, and obviously could have accommodated more people if needed. Everything we needed was there, and they thought of the little kindnesses too, like night lights in the hall and bathroom, places to plug in phones, well stocked kitchen, lots of games, etc etc.Our favorite part was watching sunrise and sunset from the front and back porches...indescribably stunning! And, it's super cool to be surrounded basically on 3 sides by Big Bend NP, as that's what we were there for...still gotta drive to it, of course, but the sensation of having it right there was super cool. Quiet and private, gorgeous views, comfortable beds, easy-to-use TV system, great instructions and communications.A !!!!

We enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and exactly as the pictures showed. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Admittedly when i booked i thought it would be closer to Big Bend but we didn't mind the drive. I appreciated the driving instructions because we would have found the home without them. The night sky was amazing as were the sunsets. I loved the extra seating along the trail also. Very nice touches throughout the home and property. If you rent this property i would highly recommend not driving a car, the last 3 miles to the home are not paved. We were prepared with our truck so it was a non-issue. You will not be disappointed staying in this property. If you want to disconnect and enjoy nature... this is the place for you.

You stay here for the location! It sits on a great property with your own hill to climb and walking trails. You can see the mountains in the distance. Great wrap around porch. Cell service non-existent but they have a land line. (A WHAT?! LOL) Owners very responsive and communicative. Kitchen has sufficient items to cook.The only con was hiw far it is from the park and Terlingua, bit honestly, everything is a drive out there! The majority of the drive in to the property is paved, remaining few miles dirt road. We won't miss that drive LOL but the property was well worth a few bumps. Dirt road is actually pretty decent.

Outstanding location. Responsive hosts.

Home was very well prepared for cooking - not many places are! The home was beautiful and well maintained and the extremely dark skies made for awesome stargazing opportunities

A great stay in a beautiful setting. Perfect place to come home to after our days hiking in Big Bend NP. The state park was also fantastic! Loved the many views from the porch, the local wildlife, and seeing the Milky Way nightly. Enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. We hope to return!!!

It was a cozy, quiet little cabin with great views. We loved the wrap around porch!

This cabin is beautiful with clean and comfortable rooms that had everything we needed. The cabin’s setting is amazing with gorgeous views in all directions. We greatly enjoyed star gazing in the yard. I loved the walking path around the property, it has lovely landscaping and even solar lights. Communication with Big Bend Rentals was excellent. Detailed instructions and driving directions (including step-by-step directions with pictures) were provided. We greatly enjoyed our stay while visiting Big Bend National Park.

Terrific in all ways!

Loved the cabin. Super cute decorated inside. Very well kept and equipped with all household items needed. Loved the outside area. Wrapped around porch with nice seating areas and even out in the dessert had a couple more chair areas to chill with your family and soak up the peace and quiet of the place. We all loved the view all day long. We had planned to go to Big Bend and my kids preferred to come back to the cabin and just enjoy the scenery and the peace. We look forward to coming back and visit this exact site. Thank you for providing such a cozy home with such beautiful views. Oh and the night sky is breathtaking.

Perfect place to relax and be surrounded by nature.

We loved our stay at the Christmas Mountains Ranch! The cabin is exactly as pictured so clean, comfortable, and charming. They have many outdoor seating options to enjoy the scenery and stars! There is a full kitchen and gas grill plus a convenient restaurant, The Bad Rabbit, at the Terlingua Ranch which you pass through on way to cabin. The drive to The Maverick Entrance at Big Bend Nation park was about 1 hour from the cabin. The drive was worth the DARK sky! We definitely recommend staying here.

This was our second trip to Big Bend National park, and staying at Christmas Mountain Ranch. The house is in the middle of nowhere, just what we wanted

This is my 2nd trip to this cabin, and just like the first visit — it was absolutely magical. The wrap around porch is phenomenal, providing 360 degree views of the desert mountains. The cabin is clean and has everything you need: The wifi is good and there’s a nice smart TV where you can stream your favorite shows/movies. And the bed was also very comfortable. But my absolute favorite part of this stunning property is the long path out back that guides you into the desert. Words can’t describe it…you just have to experience it for yourself. And the remoteness of this property (particularly behind the cabin) is mind blowing. I’ve spent a total of 5 days (6 nights) on the property, much of it exploring the desert behind the cabin, and I didn’t see a single human. Just desert as far as the eye could see.This cabin is one of my favorite places on the planet. I’ll be back.

The stay was great! The house is perfect for a four person trip. We went to Big Bend each day, while it was a little bit of a drive, it was worth it to stay in the nice home. The star gazing at night was incredible. The kitchen worked very well, we ate dinner at home every went. The house was clean and cozy. The only issue we had was we arrived in the dark and the directions did not say to go past the lodge, it took us awhile to figure it out there was a path past the lodge but we eventually did. I recommend arriving in the daylight to avoid this! I also recommend taking an SUV or larger to go through the gravel road.

If you want to be waaaaay out, off the grid, in an amazing cabin with all the amenities, this is your place! Fantastic porch and property, sandwiched between several mountains. Way off the beaten path.

We loved our 10 night stay! The porch was beautiful and perfect for starry nights and peaceful days. There is lots of great furniture in multiple outdoor spots to enjoy the property.We were able to explore the Christmas mountains from the back door, and drive to BBNP and BBRSP for hiking. We found staying at the cabin was worth the lengthy drive.Bring spices and oil for cooking, the cookware and kitchen are great. We had a nice dinner and drinks at the terlingua ranch restaurant, too. Bring drinking water, although they do have an RO system.Everything is better than described, we loved our stay and hope to come back.

Excellent

The cabin is beautiful, modern with great views. We really enjoyed the cabin. I really hate to leave any type of a bad review for this place but I think you should know… We used the cabin as our base to go back and forth to Big Bend National Park and Terlingua. About a 45 minute drive total from the cabin. 30 minutes of the drive is off Hwy 118 to the cabin with 3 miles of it being an unpaved road that was like driving on a wash board, not very pleasant. So coming and going from the cabin can be very long. If you are staying at the cabin your entire stay you will love it.

It was super clean and a lovely place to enjoy.

Location is excellent, the cabin is very nice and it was the cleanest rental I’ve ever had. Simple checkout process is nice too.

Been ;looking for several years to get to Big Bend area for Dark Skies. The trip met every expectation starting with the Christmas House. Plenty of space to enjoy the property without worrying about any neighbors. We planned the trip for October hoping to get cooler temps, but didn't happen. That was ok b/c the night time was the star of the trip. Solar walk path was neat, but flashlights are required. Can't say too much about the local resort pool as we didn't use that. The Bad Rabbit on the other hand was disappointing to say the least. Plan your dinner in Terlingua and skip the Rabbit. I highly recommend the property for anyone looking for a quite and comfortable stay.