Ranch House Dark Skies

It was a great family vacation. We had some minor things pop up during our stay ( hot water issues ) the property owner was upfront and communicated with us during the problem. In the end I would definitely stay here again.

Know what you’re booking; home is older, quirky, nothing really matches, furniture has a world traveler feel to it. Kitchen window is broken, tape mended together, left bedroom double vanity sink kept stopping up, lots of kitchen items, seems whatever previous renters leave behind does not get thrown out. Nothing felt clean, dishwasher is old; 2nd set of washer/dryer, one sets appears broken. It almost feels lived in vs a rental. Saddest part for me was seeing how the property has not been kept outside, I’m sure the grounds were beautiful in its heyday but everything is so dry & overgrown makes it look abandoned. We rented a minivan for space comfort, it dragged low on the dirt road / ranch entrance. Now the advantages, separate bedroom spacing made for downtime, our group of 8 (2 didn’t come) never felt on top of each other, plenty of space to move about, deck on second level was beautiful for stargazing, my father is heavily walker bound, there are steps everywhere… not easily accessible; would not rent again for above stated reasons.

Our stay was fantastic! The ranch is beautiful and close to Big Bend National and State Parks. The view from the ranch house is amazing and is a perfect location for a large family with those who like to explore, especially the little ones. Our host was very nice and responsive to all our needs. No complaints!

Everything was great - instructions were clear, amenities were as communicated and the kitchen/toiletries were all well-stocked. Great space for group trips to state parks/local hikes, will stay again when we come back next!

Our host was great. She answered every question that we had and the house was just as great as advertised. The kitchen was well stocked and we never encountered any problems. Our family loved it. Thanks for all that you did.

The host is very communicative. The views from the upper back porch are great and the fire pit with prepared wood was a hit with our group. Be prepared for a 2 mile rough and dusty road to get there. Small, circular metal stairways to gain access to upper bedrooms and needed updates (e.g., broken kitchen window, peeling paint on back balcony, tired pool table bumpers). We're a motorcycle group that have rented here twice. If remote, rustic and a lot of beds are what you need, this is your place.

The accommodations were excellent. The water pressure was great, plenty of hot water. Te surrounding views were truly beautiful. The directions to the house were spot on.

Very relaxing and oh so quiet! Well equipped and plenty of hot water. We had a great time in the area and trip to Big Bend. Reccomend Spicewood restaurant in Alpine!

Wanted a place to stay where we could comfortably house 8 people, be relatively near Big Bend NP and Alpine, and enjoy a natural setting. This property provided all of these things very well.The home was very cozy and well-appointed for relaxing, spending time together in share living areas (there are two), having family meals, getting a hot shower, and having a good night's rest. It is out in the country up a well-maintained gravel road that can be driven by any normal car and the views of surrounding meadows and mountains are spectacular. There's a large second story port ideal for enjoying daytime and starry nighttime views.The host was exceptionally responsive and helpful--probably the best I've ever rented from. I would highly recommend her and this property to anyone looking for this type of natural but comfortable experience.

Wish we could have spent more time at the property but had to spend time at Big Bend.

Really enjoyed the layout of this house! It was perfect for a family. Great location for a west Texas spring break!