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Our stay at Casita de Chiles was absolutely incredible and became one of our favorite trips we've ever taken. Mark and Michelle were amazing hosts and truly made the experience special. You can tell they genuinely care about both their guests and their property. The location was exactly what we hoped for — peaceful, remote, and completely off the beaten path. We were surrounded by breathtaking views of the Christmas Mountains and spent our nights under some of the clearest skies we've ever seen. The stargazing alone was worth the trip. The wildlife experience was unbelievable. During our stay we saw deer, quail, javelina, Mexican cardinals, bats, scorpions under UV light, a tarantula, and even a rattlesnake. It truly felt like stepping into another world. A major highlight was the excursion with Mark and Michelle. We spent about 6.5 hours covering roughly 52 miles exploring Terlingua Ranch. They showed us incredible canyons, beautiful views, and hidden places we never would have found ourselves. It felt less like a tour and more like spending the day with friends. And we can’t forget Chula, who completely stole our hearts. If you want peace, adventure, wildlife, dark skies, and a chance to disconnect and recharge, this place is perfect. We’ll be talking about this trip for a long time and hope to return.

Great stay. Great hosts. Helped us out when we got a flat tire. Camper has everything you need in the kitchen. Lots of wildlife.

Peacefull beautiful view. You will see wildlife.

The RV was clean and comfortable with all necessary items(bath,kitchen,linens) provided. There is a large refrigerator, so you can bring your own food (recommended, as it’s 32 miles to the nearest store or restaurant).The steps up into the RV could be an issue for a person with mobility problems as they are steep. Very comfortable bed. This IS an RV, so bathroom odor is noticeable; it's a good idea to bring your own fragrances to combat the smell. The property this is on is fantastic, exactly what we went to Big Bend for. It is isolated enough for a camping experience but easy enough to travel for other activities. We enjoyed bird watching from the covered porch, as well as a regular parade of foxes, deer, javelinas, and quail ( apologies if I missed anyone 😉.) The stars at night are unbelievable, we went on the dark of the moon. There is good water, use it sparingly as this is the desert. The hosts are wonderful people, they encouraged us to treat this as our home. We very much enjoyed sitting on the porch and hearing stories of the area. Ask the host before visiting about excursions they provide, we missed the opportunity but plan to next time.

Hosts were very friendly and welcoming.

Beautiful scenic nature environment. Lovely responsive hosts. Comfortable, exceedingly clean space. Be prepared to travel 40 min for a restaurant or grocery store.

Wonderful stay under the dark skies. The hosts, Mark and Michelle, were informative, gracious, welcoming, engaging, and friendly. The accommodation was very clean and well appointed.

Property had everything you could need for a very comfortable stay. Hosts Mark and Michelle are very welcoming and knowledgeable of the area, highly recommend!

Loved our visit to this property! The hosts were just wonderful. There are great hiking opportunities for daytime and in the evenings we sat on the porch watching deer, fox and lots of birds come right into the yard to eat. It was amazing!! We definitely will return to this property.

This is a really cool place. There are so many wildlife and birds to watch. Also it's a dark sky territory which is perfect for aerial photography.

Michele and Mark made our stay amazing they could not have been nicer and made us feel welcome. They were extremely helpful on places to eat and sites to see. They are very informative on the local wildlife and genuinely cared about our safety. I truly enjoyed spending time on the porch and just talking with them. I highly recommend this rental for the beautiful landscape and the solitude. Thank you Michele and Mark for making our anniversary a special time.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 4 days. Mark and Michelle are great for conversation and have extensive knowledge of the area for any questions. We had a blast seeing the wildlife around the property and enjoying the hot tub after a long hike. The stars truly were big and bright!

Michelle, Mark and Chula were awesome hosts! Great hospitality and communication! Two of the best folks you could meet! And one of the best pups, had fun throwing the frisbe for Chula!Also thanks to Rhiannon for the bottle of champagne and gifts when we arrived! It was a trip for our Anniversary!

We were greeted upon arrival and given an overview of the property. The hosts were very welcoming and made us feel like we could reach out for help at any time. The RV was spacious for the 3 of us. There was plenty of space to sit and relax outdoors as well. We saw animals every night, either outside the windows or from the porch. Although the RV and the hosts home is right next to each other, they allow you to use space as independently as you would like. If you want privacy, they honor that. If you’d like company, they’re great to chat with and have a sweet pup to give attention to. The Bad rabbit is close by so if you don’t want to travel far to eat, it’s a great choice. If driving a low clearance vehicle, take it slow the last few miles. Not only will it keep you from bottoming out, but it’ll give you a chance to look for animals on the way to the RV. Great place, great views, and great hosts!

We had a truly excellent stay with Mark and Michelle! The amenities, location, and space were all clean and exactly as described, perfect for visiting Big Bend National Park. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, starry sky, and wildlife sightings and slept comfortably every night.Mark and Michelle greeted us upon arrival and showed so much hospitality throughout our stay that we felt like family. They were extremely helpful and kind, frequently offering great recommendations for our time in West Texas, including tips for visiting Boquillas while in Big Bend. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them on their porch in the evenings, but always felt that we had enough privacy when we wanted it. All told, I highly recommend staying with Mark and Michelle! You would be hard pressed to find better hosts anywhere.

The hosts Michelle and Mike were very welcoming and very attentive. We had a wonderful stay and had the privilege of hearing some fantastic stories and great conversations. The location was beautiful, they go through great links to make it looks like a desert oasis. It's close to Terlingua and close to Big Bend National Park. The stars were brilliant and breathtaking.

Michelle was very communicative and followed up how my sister and I were doing on our trip. She was patient with me when I misread my booking. I thought it was a casita but apparently, it was an RV.

Mark & Michelle are amazing hosts!! We loved meeting them, hanging out on the porch enjoying their beautiful views & playing fetch with Chula! They made us feel right at home! We cannot wait to come back!

I booked this trip for my husband and our 3 adult children( 21,21, 23) home from college. I wanted them to enjoy themselves right before Christmas. I was told how wonderful their experience had been. Everything went so well. Communication was wonderful, directions easy, the set up was clean and comfortable, and the feeling was like visiting family. After the long days of hiking they enjoyed the hot tub for sure. The abundance of wild live was very welcoming. My family loved the interaction with the hosts and the helpful advice and information they shared.

We really enjoyed our stay while visiting Big Bend National Park. The location is very peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful views of the mountains and wildlife! We enjoyed the dark skies for stargazing. The RV was very clean and comfortable. Very easy to communicate with Mark and Michelle. Loved every minute of our stay!

The RV was very clean and they had a lot of things that we didnt bring, like cups, plates and coffee for the machine. We are also very thankful that they answered the phone very late at night (almost midnight) because we locked ourselves out accidentally and they gave us instructions on how to get back in. Thank you Michael and Michelle for being so kind during our stay and including our accidental lock out!

Mark and Michelle were such warm and friendly hosts who shared so much knowledge and information with us. We really enjoyed porch sitting and watching the wildlife, including deer, javelinas, foxes and various birds. Getting there was a dusty endeavor, but what do you expect in the desert? Great weekend stay!

My wife and I stayed for 4 nights while visiting Big Bend National Park. We loved our stay. The RV is very well maintained. Mark and Michele are incredible hosts. We enjoyed spending evenings wth them on their porch. Wildlife is in abundance here. Very secluded and serene environment. Would absolutely stay again if ever in the area.

Absolutely breathtaking. The best weekend ever! Everything was amazing! Definitely will be back.

This property is a little further from the Big Bend Park than we have normally stayed. But oh, was it worth the extra drive! If youve never stayed in the Terlingua Ranch, I highly encourage you to try it! The stars at night are so vibrant, with absolutely zero light pollution interference. The owners of this property were such a delight to visit with. They have gone out of their way to ensure that your stay is comfortable, enjoyable, and most of all memorable. We enjoyed evening visitors such as deer, javelina, rabbits and an abundance of birds, including hummingbirds! (The owners even told us that an occasional bear shows up too!)We absolutely enjoyed our stayed and hope to return!

We came for our anniversary. Mark and Michelle are wonderful. We sat out each night watching the stars. We even set an alarm to get back up to see the milky way. Amazing with no ambient light. Accommodations were plenty big for the 2 of us. Bring a flashlight. Hello Chula!

We booked this lodging as a base of operations for day trips into Big Bend National Park. When initially driving in to the property, the location seemed remote. But for us, that turned out to be a wonderful advantage. We loved our hikes in BBNP, with the Chisos Basin area our favorite. Yet we saw much more birds and other wildlife just outside our door at Casita de Chiles.Our sightings included deer, quail, fox, jack rabbit, coyote, javelina, and a wonderful array of exotic bird life, many of which I was able to photograph. The sweet relaxing sound of avian calls serenaded us from sunrise to sunset. The Casita itself was beyond our expectations. All possible amenities were provided, including spacious bedrooms, good baths, and a great kitchen with a huge refrigerator/freezer. There were wide screen TV's in each room, though we never turned them on.Exterior amenities include hot tub, fire pits, lounge areas, and a high-end gas BBQ. Above all, the hosts Mark and Michelle, were friendly and accommodating. They love this Terlingua Ranch area and its surrounding wildlife. They go the extra mile to provide water and supplemental food for the deer and birds, turning their outback haven into a desert oasis that we, their guests, may enjoy.

Enjoyed the wildlife viewed right from the porch!

We loved our stay at Mark and Michelle’s - they are awesome hosts! They met us on our arrival and made sure we had everything needed. We stayed four nights so we could spend three days at Big Bend NP. Great home base! The stars are so awesome. We are city dwellers so we especially enjoyed the peace and quiet of the area.

Mark and Michelle went out of their way to help us when we messed up our stay. They offered us another room for one extra night when everything else in town was booked. Thank you for their hospitality and friendliness.

Such a lovely, quiet place for connecting with nature. Beautiful!

The family loved the location it had so many animals coming and going. The stars were beautiful the rv was amazing.

We spent 3 nights and 2 days in order to hike at Big Bend. The weather was unseasonably cold and unfortunately, the pipes froze in the trailer overnight. The owners were quick to respond and provided plenty of water for drinking and flushing. By the time we returned from our hikes the pipes had been thawed. We were advised to open the faucets overnight and had no freezing the 2nd night. We aren't sure if the listing mentioned the 3 miles of dirt road getting to the trailer but it was a bit of a challenge. It is far from the park but most accommodations are, as far as we know. The kitchen was well equiped with plenty of utensils and even condiments.

A great out of the way place to relax and spend some time enjoying the natural habitat and assorted wild life. Quail, Javelina, fox, mule deer and birds. Awesome to enjoy after a long day in Big Bend.Mark, Michelle and Chula are the greatest hosts! Had the fire going for us when we returned in the evening. They spoil their guests for sure!!We will definitely be back!

Trailer and amenities were fairly good. However shower water pressure was poor and difficult to use and bedroom was small for comfortable use. Owners were very friendly and helpful during our stay with beautiful outside scenery to enjoy!

All the comforts from home - in a stationary RV! Comfortable stay of the beaten track. The unpaved road leading up to the accomodation was bumpy. The tranquility is overpowering in a good way coming from the Houston area and yes - you can see the Milky way with the naked eye. Hosts are friendly and extremely helpful. Defintely recommend this to travellers wishing to escape to West TX

Did not know the RV was underneath their carport, and about 50 feet from their front door. The porch had two shotguns or rifles too easily accessible to anyone. Owners were not home for the weekend, but apparently their employees were. They live on the same property. Rental is not as isolated as suggested. It did not feel safe so, we didn't stay.

This was one of my best getaways I've ever had. There is plenty of exploring to be done here. Although you don't have to leave to see wildlife. The best part for me was the lack of cell service outside the property. Gave me a great opportunity to disconnect from my every day life

The property is located in the awe inspiring Chihuahuan mountains. We were surrounded by untouched nature and entertained by the plentiful wildlife on the property. Our hosts were welcoming and they were very informative about the area and all the natural habitat of the area. The accommodations were comfortable, cozy and clean. We fell in love with the beauty in the area and this vacation truly exceeded our expectations. West Texas is a national treasure and I would highly recommend staying here when visiting.❤️