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Big Bend Getaway: Classic Adobe with Modern Flair

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brBig Bend Getaway: Enjoy comfort, style, and privacy in this Terlingua Ranch vacation homebrbrThe Space:brEXTRA FEES MAY APPLY. These might not appear in quote and will be added if applicable.br Dog Fee: $150 for one or two dogs. br No more than two dogs allowed.brbrThis custom adobe vacation rental home is the perfect getaway when visiting the Big Bend. Located on 40 acres and at the end of a long drive, the Big Bend Getaway provides seclusion and privacy. Furnished in a western style with modern flair, the house is built for comfort and relaxation indoors and out. Thick adobe walls and efficient heat and air keep it cozy in any type of weather. The large front porch and screened dining porch provide shade from the heat and protection from flying insects. The carport will protect your car from desert sun and storms. The main bedroom has a queen bed and its own AC and heater for a perfect night's sleep. The second bedroom also has a queen bed and is located beside the living room. The kitchen is equipped with everything you would typically need to prepare and serve most meals. Enjoy your meals in the rock floored dining room or on the dining porch. Relax in the comfortable living room, the bedrooms, one of the porches, around the fire circle, or on the double hammock.brbrWe can comfortably lodge four adults on the two queen beds. Dogs are also welcome. If you have a larger group, consider renting multiple homes. Dos Corazones, Crystal Valley, Terlingua Ranch Retreat, Ringtail Cabin, Texas Home, and Desert Aura are all just a short drive away.brbrWe recommend bringing a good book, or select one from our bookshelves, many about Terlingua and the Big Bend region. Just kick back and enjoy the solitude inside or out. Of course, there are lots of other activities to keep your stay busy and exciting. Watch the abundant birds, wildlife, and desert plant life on our twenty acres or as you walk, bike, or drive along the hundreds of miles of dirt and rock roads of the 200,000 acre Terlingua Ranch. Sign in at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge and hike along the remote and breathtaking trails through the Christmas Mountains. Visit Big Bend National Park (just 30 minutes to the west gate) or Big Bend Ranch State Park (just 45 minutes to the Barton Warnock Visitor Center). Enjoy meals, drinks, live music and more at the various restaurants and bars in the area. Sit out at night to watch the stars, tell tall tales, or enjoy a small fire. Drive along some of the most scenic roads in Texas. Raft or canoe down the Rio Grande. Enjoy a guided horseback ride or jeep tour through the rugged west Texas landscape.brbrWith so many options, you can return home as relaxed or exhausted as you choose. Either way, you'll “getaway” from everyday life and bring back countless memories.brbrThe Neighborhood:brTERLINGUA RANCH: Located between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park and including much of the town of Terlingua, Terlingua Ranch is a private subdivision of over 190,000 acres, divided into 9,500 tracts owned by about 5,000 individuals and crisscrossed by 1,100 miles of dirt and rock roads. Tracts range from five acres to several hundred acres. It is some of the most rugged and scenic land in Texas. brbrBack in the 1960’s, the Ghost Town and much of what later became “Terlingua Ranch” was owned by racing legend and car designer extraordinaire, Carol Shelby and some of his friends. The decided to promote the area by holding a chili cook-off in the then abandoned Ghost Town. That little stunt of a cook-off grew into CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) which now hosts nearly 500 chili cook-offs around the nation and internationally, all leading up the championship cook-off every year in Terlingua. Shelby and friends later subdivided the Ranch and started selling it off to hunters and rugged naturalists. Over the decades, the area was reborn and an eclectic community of nature lovers, artists, musicians, adventurers, and folks just wanting to escape from “civilization” has grown and started to resettle this rough country. brbrPeople have come and gone. New buildings have risen while others have fallen, Dreams have been realized and others crushed. Through it all, the land remains. The harsh desert and vast openness encourages positive development and slowly swallows up and recovers from past abuses. The old cinnabar mine sites and ranching outposts persist as relics and ghost towns, some redeveloped, some carefully preserved, and others dissolving back into the desert. Abandoned dreams eventually become points of interests for those of us that stumble upon them decades later. Terlingua Ranch is a bizarre mix of old and new, good and bad, growth and decline, all completely unregulated. Modern homes with high values and stunning designs stand beside dilapidated do-it-yourself mistakes and abandoned ruins of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. brbrThe landscape is even more varied than the people and the structures. Rugged mountains, deep canyons, wild arroyos, dry and wet creeks, peaceful valleys, breathtaking badlands, moonscape like mud flats, the remains of ancient volcanoes, and fossilized ancient seabeds. All of it nurturing a vast array of plant life and wildlife. Around every corner and over every hill lies new and unexpected surprises. brbrThe Ranch is now home to a few hundred hardy souls. It is also dotted with a diverse array of vacation rental lodging options and campsites. Like the diverse land, they range in quality, style, value, and price. A few are amazing dream destinations. Some are good places to sleep. Others are the stuff of nightmares. (We don’t manage any in the nightmare category.)brbrBig Bend Vacation Rentals started out in 2007 and initially managed three of the first four vacation rentals in the Terlingua and Terlingua Ranch area. We now manage dozens out of a couple of hundred options. We represent dozens of property owners and have hosted tens of thousands of guests. You can trust us as managers, and you can rely on the properties that we manage. We have become very selective about the properties and the property owners that we add to our portfolio.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live several miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messaging. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years!

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Terlingua House is located in the heart of the desert mountain country of West Texas. For the price of a nice single hotel room, this unique guesthouse is like having your own personal lodge for your trip. It is a three-bedroom, two-bath, adobe-style property with full kitchen; each located in a separate building. This unique layout enables you to socialize and dine together and retreat to the privacy of your own separate rooms for some solitude. It's almost like renting a small resort rather than just a vacation home or hotel room.brbrAlthough most come here to get away from it all, Terlingua House has all the comforts of home: brbr* Fully stocked kitchen with full sized fridge, stove/oven (apartment sized), microwave, dishwasher and all the dishes, utensils and cooking requirements one would need.br* Washers/dryers - exploring and adventure means you may need to do laundrybr* Wireless Internet, cable TV (including big screen TV) - when you want to plug back in to the real worldbr* An upper level deck for mountain viewing and star gazingbr* A beautiful, covered lower courtyard connecting two buildings; complete with 2 grills for cooking and dining outsidebr* An outdoor sitting area with fire pit (bring your own wood). brbrStroll up the hill on the property and view the changing colors of the Chisos Mountains during the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.brbrBedroom layout:brbrGin Room - King and pull out couch with its own bathroombrFairfax Room - Queen and two full bedsbrStudio - Two Full BedsbrFairfax and Studio share a bathroombrbrWe find this property most comfortable for 6 people - 3 bedrooms, 3 couples. We have arranged the bedding so that we can accommodate up to 12 in beds and 16 if you count the futon and day beds in the kitchen. Note that there is a price increase beginning at 7 or more guests age 10 or over.brbrValue - For two guests this entire property is about the price of a nice hotel room in the city, if you are not on a strictly tight budget, you will be happy you are here. Dining out is expensive in the area, If you make use of the kitchen at all, you will likely find this makes up the difference. For four or more people you will find this is by far the best value in the area. You are on 15 acres, great views, TV, Internet, fire pit, great upstairs deck, city water, direct access to TX 170 highway. You are NOT confined between the tents, trailers or pre-fab cabins that have popped up in the years since we began this project. As they say, location is everything - we have a great location, all the amenities and reasonable pricing.brbrTerlingua House is located two miles west of Terlingua, Texas between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. This safe and secure 15 acre, semi-secluded property with easy access, has a grand view of the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park while still being only minutes away from restaurants and local river rafting, hiking, biking and jeep tour outfitters. Terlingua Ghost town is a couple minutes drive down the road. There's even a pizza place at the bottom of the road - an easy walk for dinner and drinks.brbrIf you like Big Bend I am confident you will like Terlingua House. We strive to keep it cool, fun, functional and clean. After 14+ years we have many repeat customers, many recommendations and about once a year - a whiner! If you have never been to Big Bend, it is truly one of the most unique and fascinating areas in Texas, and the country for that matter - hence the national and state parks. It is also one of the most vast and remote areas in the country. It is - an adventure. Whether you stay with us or one of the other lodging accommodations in the area, go with the understanding that you will be, and we are working in, an area that teeters between the 21st century and the 19th century. This is part of the fun, part of the adventure - part of the allure of Big Bend.brbrbr** IMPORTANT NOTE: VRBO Instant quote does not calculate our specials correctly. A 'rent 2 get 3rd free' special means you have to rent two nights to get the third free. Unfortunately VRBO calculator will average the price across all nights and it results in a discrepancy. For a true quote please contact us directly. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience. The same applies for 'rent 2 get 2 free'. Also note that there is an additional per person charge for groups over 6.brbrCancellations:brWhen you make your reservation on VRBO/HomeAway, 100% is non-refundable if canceled but will be saved as a credit for a future stay. This credit does not expire. If something happens that you can’t make your trip, please contact us and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. There is no refund of rent for late arrival or early departure.brbrThank you for considering Terlingua House for your Big Bend trip.
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Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.

Terlingua, Tx, United States

Summary:brLaughing Horse Retreat: Three Bdrm Home. 217 Acres. Room for five.br• Bring Your Dogs! br• One Mile from Christmas Mtns Ranchbr• 217 Private Acres of Rocky Hills & Valleysbr• Easy Access. 9 Miles North of TerlinguabrbrThe Space:brPET FEE MAY APPLY. Dog Fees: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.brbrLaughing Horse Retreat vacation rental is where y’all want to be. Bring the whole crew and your dogs! Come on out to West Texas for relaxation or adventure. The house sits on 217 acres. Laughing Horse is conveniently located along Texas Highway 118 in the scenic Christmas Mountains, just 10 miles north of historic Terlingua and Study Butte. The main house has a modern kitchen, relaxing porches, three bedrooms with comfortable beds (king, queen, twin) stunning views, abundant wildlife, desert plants, expansive acreage, and private location combine to provide a truly unique vacation experience. brbrIf you have a larger group or want more space, consider our Laughing Horse Retreat PLU listing with the Guest House included for two additional bedrooms and a half bath.br brSpend your time around the ranch or enjoying all that the Big Bend has to offer. Then sleep well and wake up relaxed. Go for a hike through the scenic mountains and desert. Walk to our quiet spring and watch the birds. Hang out in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Enjoy the most scenic drives in Texas. Raft down the wild and scenic Rio Grande River. Explore Big Bend National Park. Ride your mountain bike through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Enjoy dinner, drinks and live music in Terlingua. Take a guided jeep tour to some of the area’s most scenic locations. Seek all the adventure you can handle. Or, just sit in a comfy chair on a breezy porch and enjoy the views or a good book. If you don’t have time to do it all, come back again!br brLaughing Horse Retreat does not provide horseback riding, rent horses, supply tack, lead trail rides, feed horses, train horses, teach riding, or any other horse related activities. However, services such as these are available from companies in the area that are not related in any way to Laughing Horse Retreat.brbrThe Neighborhood:brWe manage several properties and live several miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Terlingua Ranch Retreat: Enviro Friendly Home

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brTerlingua Ranch Retreat: Solitude in Natural Harmony. 90 acres near Big Bend National Park.br• Amazing 360-degree Mountain Viewsbr• Solar and Wind Powered Homebr• Screened Porch & Covered Porchbr• Books, Games, Puzzles and MorebrbrThe Space:brIMPORTANT DISCLOSURES. PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING:brbrLIMITED AIRCONDITIONING: br-Cooling is provided by an evaporative cooler OR two small window unit ACs. The air-conditioners are only intended for use during days with full sun, while the sun is high. They can be run at other times IF the gas-powered generator is also running. Guests expecting inside summertime temps in the low 70’s or wanting to run the AC constantly should consider a different property. We would be happy to recommend other lodging options. brSOLAR-POWERED HOME: br-No electronic devices other than those provided or chargers for phones and consumer electronics. br-Absolutely no electric device with heating elements of any type. br-If you rely on medically necessary electronics, we would be happy to recommend a different property.brbrThis cozy one-bedroom vacation retreat located on 90 acres offers unparalleled 360 degree views, quiet, and comfort in a remote setting. No nearby lights to interrupt the starlit sky of the Big Bend. Sleeps two people in upstairs bedroom queen, plus a twin/daybed with a high-density foam mattress. The nearest house is a half mile away. You can go weeks without a passing car.brbrHouse is light and modern, with bamboo floors, tile, and modern ceiling fans. The retreat is oriented so that at any time of the day, one of the two porches is in the shade. One is screened and the other open.brbrThis is a great vacation rental. An escape from everyday life with a beautiful view of Nine Point Mesa to the north, Jack Eden Mesa to the northeast and Corazones Peaks to the south. The property is true to its desert climate, with dozens of species of cacti, along with ocotillo, yucca, and many varieties of prickly pear, strawberry pitaya, and rainbow cactus in abundance. In addition, bluebonnets, the Texas state flower, and resurrection ferns are found on the 90 acres. The property provides ample opportunities for watching birds and wildlife. We see foxes and deer regularly, and at night frequently hear coyotes howling in the distance.brbrTo explore West Texas, the house is 30 miles from the Big Bend National Park gate; 23 miles to Study Butte/Terlingua ghost town and 35 miles to the famed Lajitas Resort.brbrThe house is located three-quarter mile along a dirt road from the main ranch paved road, and the dirt road takes you over a rise so that traffic on the paved road is not visible or audible. All vehicles can make the short trip (but as always in this part of the world, have a spare tire just in case).brbrThe property's solar and wind energy powers the lights, fans, appliances, and the radio/CD player, while propane gas powers the stove, wall heaters and hot water heater. The modern and eco-friendly separator toilet uses zero water. It separates liquid waste from solid and collects the solid wasted for composting. brbrTo back-up the solar and wind power, there is a very quiet gas-powered generator. This will recharge the batteries if needed and will power the window air conditioners in the hottest months. brbrThank you for understanding that there is a burn moratorium in Terlingua Ranch, and no campfires are allowed due to dry climate fire danger and fragility of desert vegetation.brbrOne note of caution: the stairs to the upstairs bedroom are steeper than normal and may not be the suitable for those who have difficulty managing stairsbrbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brFossil Knob Ridge One: Relax is Style at this Ultra-Modern Container Home Near Terlingua Ghost TownbrbrThe Space:brHigh Clearance Vehicle Recommended due to rough and rocky roads.brbrBook your vacation at the ultimate modern vacation rentals in the rugged outback of the Big Bend region. In a land of endless mountain and desert vistas that is famed for ghost town ruins, rustic adobes, and Old West ranch homes, the Fossil Knob Ridge vacation rentals offer a unique contrast. The ultra-modern vacation rentals at Fossil Knob Ridge are contemporary homes built from recycled shipping containers. Yes, you read that right. These vacation rental homes are constructed from big metal boxes that were originally used for transporting cargo across the globe on trains and ocean freighters. The owner purchased them from a shipping company and converted them into contemporary and stylish living spaces. Don’t worry though, they are far more than just metal boxes with some furniture. Indeed, these homes offer the most neoteric lodging in the Terlingua area.brbrThe Chisos House is an ultra-modern home built from two recycled shipping containers, one forty feet long and one twenty feet long. They are joined together at a 90° angle around a large, shaded patio. The forty contains the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The twenty contains the bathroom and bedroom. Modern design, styling, and art are featured inside and out. Please view the photos for the best description.brbrChisos House sleeps two to three guests. The bedroom has a king-sized bed and the living room has a sofa. The sofa does not fold out but it can be used for one person to sleep on. If you have a larger group, or simply want more space, there are five modern vacation rental homes at Fossil Knob Ridge. We'd be happy to rent you more than one. Check out the other Fossil Knob Ridge listings. You are welcome to rent as many as you want.brbrAll four of the Fossil Knob Ridge Rentals are on the electric grid for reliable and ample electric power. Both are fully air-conditioned and heated and have modern electric appliances. Potable water is trucked in and stored in holding tanks for your use. There is plenty of water available but trucking it in is expensive. We ask that you conserve it, but not so much as to compromise your comfort.brbrLocated just one mile northwest of the world famous Terlingua Ghost Town and twenty miles northwest of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. Fossil Knob Ridge overlooks the Ghost Town and has breathtaking mountain views, including the Chisos Mountains and into Mexico.brbrRelax inside the house or on the shaded patio. Explore the fossil strewn 20 acre property. Drive or walk into the Ghost Town to explore the historic ruins, dine, drink, enjoy live music, or hang out with local and travelers from around the globe. If you play an instrument or sing, join in on an impromptu jam, session on the porch of the old trading post. Drive into Big Bend Nation Park or Big Bend Ranch State park for endless outdoor adventures. Book a river trip, jeep tour, horseback ride, mountain bike rental, guided hike, or guided hunt. Enjoy a controlled campfire. Marvel at the night skies. Watch the stunning sunrises and sunsets. Do as much or as little as you like. Then, come back again and do even more or less.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live several miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messaging. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brRancho Mula Oso: Spacious and Relaxing Terlingua Vacation Rental Home. Unparalleled Outdoor Space.br• Fantastic Views, Large Porches & Patiosbr• Relax Outside Comfortable Deck Furniturebr• Large Kitchen and Living Roombr• Large TVs in Living Room and all three bedroomsbr• Covered Parking, Books, Artifacts & ArtbrbrThe Space:brPET FEE MAY APPLY. Dog Fee: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.brbrThis spacious Terlingua vacation rental home near Big Bend National Park has excellent mountain views, lots of room inside and out, and easy access to area attractions. brbrOutdoor Comfort and Enjoyment: brSince you didn’t travel to the Big Bend to sit inside, let’s talk about the outdoor space first. A large fire ring with relaxing chairs. A front porch that is open to the star-filled skies. At split-level, covered rear porch for grilling, outdoor dining, and relaxed seating. A sky view deck extending from the rear porch with comfortable lounges for enjoying the dark skies. A detached deck about 100’ away from the house with lounges for a bit of distance from the rest of the group. brbrHammock patio with several hammocks for watching the skies or catching some ZZZZZs.brbrIndoor Comfort and Space:brThe comfortable three-bedroom home has large living room, full kitchen, and dining room. The master suite has a king bed and private bath with a shower and a garden tub. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twins. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo.brbrNeed more space Consider renting our Rancho Mula Oso PLUS listing instead. It is the same property, but includes a travel trailer bunkhouse with three more beds, bathroom, and kitchenette.brbrThe owners have Native American artifacts, an expansive rock collection, and locally inspired art displayed throughout the house.br brViews include Christmas Mountains, Hen Egg Mountain, numerous rock formations, and many other hills and mountains.br brWater and feed is provided for the abundant wildlife. Sit out on the front or back porches or patios and enjoy the fantastic views while watching birds, quail, mule deer, aoudads, lizards, and lots of other wildlife. Enjoy the sights and smells of the desert plant life such as ocotillo, several varieties of flowering cactus, creosote, agave, sotol, yuccas, wildflowers, and native grasses. Take a walk around the property for a closer look at the desert.br brAt night, turn off the lights and be amazed by the Big Bend night skies. Cook out on the gas grill while enjoying total solitude and privacy.br brInside the house, enjoy all modern comforts, including central air and heat, full kitchen, two baths, three comfortable bedrooms, cozy dining area, spacious living room, satellite TV in the living room and master bedroom, wireless internet, and a full sized washer and dryer.br brRancho Mula Oso is an ideal vacation property. Hang out in comfort inside or outside. Enjoy the remote property with desert plant, wildlife, and views. You'll never have to leave the property. But, you'll probably want to check out Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande River, Terlingua Ghost Town, or just enjoy a scenic drive. Do as much or as little as you like. Either way, you will want to come back.br brDue to concerns from neighbors and potential liability, we must prohibit discharge of any firearms on the property for any reason.brbrGuest Access:brThe whole house and the acreage is exclusively yours. The bunkhouse will remain vacant unless you add it to your rental. If you would like to add this space, let us know.brbrThe Neighborhood:brJust a few minutes from the 118 entrance to BBNP or the Terlingua Ghost Town.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Desert Aura: Southwest Adobe & Detached Guesthouse

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brDesert Aura: Classic adobe with detached guest house.brbrThe Space:brDesert Aura is a classic adobe home with a detached guesthouse. Breathtaking Views of the Chisos Mountains and Terlingua Ranch.brbrDesert Aura offers unique character and charm that can’t be duplicated with modern construction. Lovingly built by hand, over many years, by the family that still proudly calls it home. Thick adobe walls, stone floors, and surrounded by stone patios with unparalleled views of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, Desert Aura lives up to its name by emanating the very character of Terlingua Ranch and the Big Bend. You will feel like you are part of the desert as you live like a true local here on Terlingua Ranch.br brNot many vacation rentals come with their own guest house. The main house will sleep up to four, with two queen beds. The detached guesthouse, with a queen bed, private bathroom, and kitchenette, is automatically included in all rentals for extra space and added privacy.br brThe two homes are separated by a shaded breezeway that is an ideal place to relax outside or even share a meal. Views from the breezeway and the other patio areas are simply breathtaking. Wildlife is abundant and water and birdseed is provided for the birds. Please don’t straighten out the bent “shepherd’s hook” bird feeder holder. The home’s matriarch cherishes that bent hook as a reminder of the time that a Mexican Black Bear dropped by to sample the bird seed and bent the hook. Don’t worry though, the bears are extremely uncommon here. They are very timid and have never threatened anyone in the area. Mexican Black Bears are among the smallest of the bear species in North America, rarely exceeding five feet in length or three feet in height at the shoulder.brbrThe main house has an open floorplan with a living room, dining room, and kitchen all open to each other. Perfect for spending time together. There is also a semi-private den with a queen bed. The master bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and antique armoire. Neither bedroom in the main house has an entry door. The main bedroom is open to a hallway that extends to the room with the second bed. The bathroom with a large tiled shower and ample counter space is located between the bedroom and den and opens to both. There is even a utility room with a washer and dryer for use during your stay.br brThe guesthouse has a studio layout with a single room housing a queen bed, dining area, and kitchenette. There is also a private bathroom with a combination shower and tub. Stone floors and southwestern styling create a welcoming retreat. Thick adobe walls and separation from the main house provide guests with plenty of privacy during their stay.br brDesert Aura is located just two miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge. The lodge also offers a great little restaurant, The Bad Rabbit Cafe, with frequent live entertainment. Guests can register at the lodge for access to the Christmas Mountain conservation area, a 9,270 acre reserve owned by the Texas State University System. Vehicle access along a narrow jeep trail is permitted for only one vehicle at a time. Hikers can park at the trailhead. brbrBig Bend National Park, Terlingua, and the Terlingua Ghost Town are just a 40 minute drive away. Lajitas and Big Bend Ranch State Park are about an hour away. Adventure outfitters in Terlingua offer river trips in canoes or rafts, jeep tours, guided hikes, horseback tours, ATV tours, Jeep rentals, and mountain bike rentals. Terlingua, the Ghost Town, and Lajitas offer a variety of dining, drinking, and live music venues, plus shopping and art galleries.br brWhile here, live like a local. There are ample adventures to keep you busy and leave you exhausted, or just relax around Desert Aura to escape the stresses of “civilized” life.brbrThe Neighborhood:brTERLINGUA RANCH: Located between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park and including much of the town of Terlingua, Terlingua Ranch is a private subdivision of over 190,000 acres, divided into 9,500 tracts owned by about 5,000 individuals and crisscrossed by 1,100 miles of dirt and rock roads. Tracts range from five acres to several hundred acres. It is some of the most rugged and scenic land in Texas. brbrBack in the 1960’s, the Ghost Town and much of what later became “Terlingua Ranch” was owned by racing legend and car designer extraordinaire, Carol Shelby and some of his friends. The decided to promote the area by holding a chili cook-off in the then abandoned Ghost Town. That little stunt of a cook-off grew into CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) which now hosts nearly 500 chili cook-offs around the nation and internationally, all leading up the championship cook-off every year in Terlingua. Shelby and friends later subdivided the Ranch and started selling it off to hunters and rugged naturalists. Over the decades, the area was reborn and an eclectic community of nature lovers, artists, musicians, adventurers, and folks just wanting to escape from “civilization” has grown and started to resettle this rough country. brbrPeople have come and gone. New buildings have risen while others have fallen, Dreams have been realized and others crushed. Through it all, the land remains. The harsh desert and vast openness encourages positive development and slowly swallows up and recovers from past abuses. The old cinnabar mine sites and ranching outposts persist as relics and ghost towns, some redeveloped, some carefully preserved, and others dissolving back into the desert. Abandoned dreams eventually become points of interests for those of us that stumble upon them decades later. Terlingua Ranch is a bizarre mix of old and new, good and bad, growth and decline, all completely unregulated. Modern homes with high values and stunning designs stand beside dilapidated do-it-yourself mistakes and abandoned ruins of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. brbrThe landscape is even more varied than the people and the structures. Rugged mountains, deep canyons, wild arroyos, dry and wet creeks, peaceful valleys, breathtaking badlands, moonscape like mud flats, the remains of ancient volcanoes, and fossilized ancient seabeds. All of it nurturing a vast array of plant life and wildlife. Around every corner and over every hill lies new and unexpected surprises. brbrThe Ranch is now home to a few hundred hardy souls. It is also dotted with a diverse array of vacation rental lodging options and campsites. Like the diverse land, they range in quality, style, value, and price. A few are amazing dream destinations. Some are good places to sleep. Others are the stuff of nightmares. (We don’t manage any in the nightmare category.)brbrBig Bend Vacation Rentals started out in 2007 and initially managed three of the first four vacation rentals in the Terlingua and Terlingua Ranch area. We now manage dozens out of a couple of hundred options. We represent dozens of property owners and have hosted tens of thousands of guests. You can trust us as managers, and you can rely on the properties that we manage. We have become very selective about the properties and the property owners that we add to our portfolio.
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Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside.

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brSunrise Ridge: Relax Inside or Outside. Newly Built Home. Three Miles from Terlingua Ranch Pool.br• Modern Home Spacious Southwestern Stylebr• Open Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room br• Screened in Dining Porch br• Large Porches with Mountain ViewsbrbrThe Space:brEXTRA FEES MAY APPLY. These might not appear in quote and will be added if applicable.br Dog Fees: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.brbrSunrise Ridge is a custom built, modern vacation rental. Built in 2017 by a couple that loves the Big Bend and wanted the perfect vacation home for themselves and to share with others.brbrWonderful home, built in 2017, nestled into a gentle valley bordering the Christmas Mountains. Get away from everything with incredible, always-changing views in all directions, while still enjoying many modern amenities and easy access to Terlingua Ranch Headquarters, the surrounding towns, and Big Bend National Park.br brSunrise Ridge is designed to be open and welcoming, maximizing comfort and offering multiple outdoor spaces that connect you with the magic of the Chihuahuan Desert. An enormous covered porch with stunning views of the Corazones Peaks often offers a breeze even in the warmest months, inviting you to relax in a rocking chair or nap in the double hammock. French doors lead to a cozy screened porch in back with lovely views into the Christmas Mountains. Inside, high ceilings, Saltillo tile floors and exposed wooden beams in the spacious living room provide an attractive space to sit and socialize or simply relax and read when you're not out exploring the area. Central air-conditioning and ceiling fans keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.br brAcross an amazing granite-topped island, the modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher. It is fully stocked with all the equipment you need, whether putting together snacks for a hike or cooking dinner for everyone. An outdoor gas grill is also available for use.br brTwo bedrooms occupy the back of the house, each with access to an outdoor porch. One contains a queen bed and the other has two twin beds, all with Tuft and Needle custom foam mattresses. Like the living room, each bedroom has its own individually controlled central A/C and ceiling fan to keep things comfortable. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom offers privacy for each bedroom's residents, with a large Saltillo tile shower in the middle.br brA half mile away from the closest neighbor, Sunrise Ridge offers sublime quiet and solitude. From the moment, the sun comes up over the eastern ridge of the valley, which has a pristine view of the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park, the desert valley comes alive with wildlife and color, and there's enough space for hours of hiking to enjoy it all. As evening approaches, enjoy magnificent displays of shifting color and light as the sun sets on the other side of the valley, making way for a night so bright with stars that the Milky Way literally lights up the desert.br brFrom Sunrise Ridge, you are well-positioned for day trips across the West Texas area. To the North, you can drive to Fort Davis and the McDonald Observatory, Marfa and the Chinati Art Foundation, or Alpine and Sul Ross University's Museum of the Big Bend. Drive south and you'll find Terlingua Ghost Town, the south entrance to Big Bend National Park (about 50 minutes away), and the Big Bend Ranch State Park. Closer to home, about two miles from the house, is Terlingua Ranch Headquarters, where you can grab some grub and maybe some live music at the Bad Rabbit Cafe, before retreating back to the valley and the quiet of your desert home.br brBeing isolated doesn't mean being out of touch, though, and Sunrise Ridge has high-speed satellite internet and phone service to keep you plugged in, should you need it when you're not taking in all the other marvels that the Chihuahuan Desert and West Texas have to offer. We welcome you to share in the wonders of this unique and restorative place.brbrThe Neighborhood:brTERLINGUA RANCH: Located between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park and including much of the town of Terlingua, Terlingua Ranch is a private subdivision of over 190,000 acres, divided into 9,500 tracts owned by about 5,000 individuals and crisscrossed by 1,100 miles of dirt and rock roads. Tracts range from five acres to several hundred acres. It is some of the most rugged and scenic land in Texas. brbrBack in the 1960’s, the Ghost Town and much of what later became “Terlingua Ranch” was owned by racing legend and car designer extraordinaire, Carol Shelby and some of his friends. The decided to promote the area by holding a chili cook-off in the then abandoned Ghost Town. That little stunt of a cook-off grew into CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) which now hosts nearly 500 chili cook-offs around the nation and internationally, all leading up the championship cook-off every year in Terlingua. Shelby and friends later subdivided the Ranch and started selling it off to hunters and rugged naturalists. Over the decades, the area was reborn and an eclectic community of nature lovers, artists, musicians, adventurers, and folks just wanting to escape from “civilization” has grown and started to resettle this rough country. brbrPeople have come and gone. New buildings have risen while others have fallen, Dreams have been realized and others crushed. Through it all, the land remains. The harsh desert and vast openness encourages positive development and slowly swallows up and recovers from past abuses. The old cinnabar mine sites and ranching outposts persist as relics and ghost towns, some redeveloped, some carefully preserved, and others dissolving back into the desert. Abandoned dreams eventually become points of interests for those of us that stumble upon them decades later. Terlingua Ranch is a bizarre mix of old and new, good and bad, growth and decline, all completely unregulated. Modern homes with high values and stunning designs stand beside dilapidated do-it-yourself mistakes and abandoned ruins of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. brbrThe landscape is even more varied than the people and the structures. Rugged mountains, deep canyons, wild arroyos, dry and wet creeks, peaceful valleys, breathtaking badlands, moonscape like mud flats, the remains of ancient volcanoes, and fossilized ancient seabeds. All of it nurturing a vast array of plant life and wildlife. Around every corner and over every hill lies new and unexpected surprises. brbrThe Ranch is now home to a few hundred hardy souls. It is also dotted with a diverse array of vacation rental lodging options and campsites. Like the diverse land, they range in quality, style, value, and price. A few are amazing dream destinations. Some are good places to sleep. Others are the stuff of nightmares. (We don’t manage any in the nightmare category.)brbrBig Bend Vacation Rentals started out in 2007 and initially managed three of the first four vacation rentals in the Terlingua and Terlingua Ranch area. We now manage dozens out of a couple of hundred options. We represent dozens of property owners and have hosted tens of thousands of guests. You can trust us as managers, and you can rely on the properties that we manage. We have become very selective about the properties and the property owners that we add to our portfolio. Visit our website at www.BigBendVacations.com.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Willow Mtn Ridge: Luxury & seclusion 10mi to BBNP

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brWillow Mountain Ridge Retreat is the ultimate base for serious Big Bend adventure. 2400 square foot modern home with ample living space indoors and out. Just 3 miles from Terlingua and 10 minutes to Big Bend National Park or Terlingua Ghost Town. 125 private acres of desert mountain wilderness to explore. At the base of one of Big Bend’s most iconic mountains. The awe inspiring vertical bluffs of Willow Mountain are the eastern boundary of the property and provide breathtaking views.brbrThe Space:brWillow Mountain Ridge Retreat is an unparalleled vacation rental for guests seeking more than just a home base. This 2400 square foot, custom built, luxury home is located below the bluffs of the iconic Willow Mountain and is surrounded by pristine desert mountain habitat. The only neighbors on this 125+ acre retreat and the adjoining 640+ acre private wildlife reserve that covers most of Willow Mountain are the wild animals that thrive in the Willow Mountain area. Views from the house and the property are unsurpassed, especially the views of the Willow Mountain bluffs that dramatically rise nearly 700 vertical feet from the rear deck to the top of the bluffs. brbrIncomparable seclusion and unobstructed views are rare at any Big Bend lodging, but unheard of at such a convenient location. The house is a mere three miles from Terlingua, ten minutes from the western entrance to Big Bend National Park, or the famous Terlingua Ghost Town. You’ll have all the seclusion of a remote ranch, without giving up the convenience of a central location. brbrThe house was originally and lovingly built by BBNP employees that made it their home. It has been extensively renovated and furnished for use by visitors to the Big Bend. The upper level has an open floor plan with a large kitchen, two large dining tables, a lounge area, and a reading nook. There is also a full bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. The lower level has two spacious king suites, a bunk room, TV room, and a washer and dryer. Each of the king suites and the bunkroom have full bathrooms. Outdoor living space includes a large covered upper balcony, and an upper and lower covered patio. There is also a fire ring that is county approve for small campfires, even during burn bans. brbrKitchen: Fully equipped, modern kitchen. Includes large fridge, two ovens, stove, drawer style microwave, dishwasher, sink, toaster, crock pot, blender, cookware, glassware, dinnerware, flatware, and more. The perfect kitchen for preparing a quick snack or a holiday feast. brbrDining: The upper level great room features two large tables and bar seating. There is also an outdoor table for dining on the upper patio. brbrLiving Room: The upper level great room is also home to a comfortable lounge area and a small reading nook. brbrTV Room: The lower level has a central living room. Since it also has a TV, we call it the TV room.brbrBedrooms: There are three bedrooms and six beds, all on the lower level. There are two large suites, each with a king size bed and a private bathroom. There is also a bunkroom with two twin over twin bunk beds (total of four twins) and a private bathroom. brbrBathrooms: Four full bathrooms. One on the upper level and one for each bedroom on the lower level. All four bathrooms have hot & cold running water, sinks, and showers. One of the king suite bathrooms has a tub. brbrLaundry Room: There is a laundry room on the lower level with a full size washer and dryer. brbrDecks & Patios: The upper level has covered decks and patios running the full length of all four sides of the house. There is always a shady spot to relax with great views outside. The lower level has a long patio that faces the bluffs of Willow Mountain. brbrFire Ring: There is a campfire ring just a few feet off of the lower level patio. It is county approved for small campfires, even during burn bans. Fires should always be kept small and never left unattended. No fires are allowed during windy conditions. brbrDesert Wilderness: Guests are welcome to hike and explore the 180 acres between the Willow Mountain bluff face and Tx 118. A property map is included in the photos. No rock climbing is allowed. All guests and visitors assume responsibility for their own behavior and any injuries. brbrWildlife at Willow Mountain Ridge: A wide variety of desert animals and plants live in the Willow Mountain area. The most frequently seen wildlife includes mule deer, aoudad sheep, javelina, rabbits, coyotes, lots of lizards, and huge variety of birds. Less commonly seen wildlife includes Mexican black bear, mountain lions, bobcats, foxes, ringtail cats, racoons, rock squirrels, ground squirrels, badgers, elk, desert big horn sheep, and a variety of snake species. Most of the snakes are harmless, but there are four species of rattlesnake and one species of copperhead. Caution is always recommended with any wild animals. If you respect their space, they will respect yours. None of the local wildlife is prone to attacking humans. Most will be eager to avoid any contact. brbrIf you come to the Big Bend and stay at Willow Mountain Ridge Retreat, you’ll have endless opportunities for adventure or relaxation. At the end of your visit, you can head home rejuvenated, rested, or absolutely exhausted from adventure. With all this property has to offer, you can make the experience suit your interests and desires.brbrGuest Access:brAccess is by keyless locks. Door codes provided prior to arrival.brbrThe Neighborhood:brWillow Mountain Ridge Retreat is located below the scenic bluff of Willow Mountain. Just two miles north of Terlingua and ten minutes from Big Bend National Park or Terlingua Ghost Town. It is the only home on 125+ private acres between Willow Mountain and Tx 118. The property shares its eastern border with a 640 acre private wildlife reserve that includes and protects most of Willow Mountain. Guest are welcome to hike to the base of the Willow Mountain bluff, but not private access is permitted on the private reserve east of the bluffs.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messaging. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Lorna’s Ghost Town Cabin: Located in Ghost Town

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brLorna’s Ghost Town Cabin: Make the most of your vacation time. Convenient cabin in the Ghost Town.br• Tiny House Cabin in Terlingua Ghost Townbr• Easy Access and Convenient Location br• Living Room Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath & Loftbr• Spacious Porches and Outdoor Fire Pitbr• Walking Distance to Ghost Town AttractionsbrbrThe Space:brDisclosure: Sleeping loft for 3rd & 4th guests has a very low ceiling.brbrLorna’s Ghost Town Cabin in the Terlingua Ghost Town is the perfect home base for your adventures in the Big Bend. This newly built cabin is in the heart of the famous Terlingua Ghost Town. You will be just a short walk away from all the history, art, dining, drinking, and entertainment the Ghost Town has to offer. From the Ghost Town, you are just minutes away from Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande, Lajitas, and Big Bend Ranch State Park.br brBuilt in 2014 as the personal vacation home of the owners, Lorna’s Ghost Town Cabin is well designed, comfortable, attractive, and convenient. It sleeps two people downstairs and can sleep another two up in the sleeping loft. It is ideal for a couple or a couple with children.br brThe kitchen is small but fully equipped and stocked for meal preparation. The living room is comfortably sized and cozy with a leather sofa and chair and views of the Chisos Mountains. The bedroom has a new queen-sized bed and quality linens. The sleeping loft is not recommended for adults or anyone with limited mobility due to the low ceiling and the pull-down ladder. It has two new twin-sized beds and overlooks the living room.br brOutside the cabin are two covered porches with mountain views, a fire ring for campfires, and a small charcoal grill.br brLocated on a paved road in the Terlingua Ghost Town, Lorna’s Place provides easy access to all the Big Bend has to offer. Spend your days and nights doing as much or as little as you like. Once you stay here once, you’ll want to return again and again. We’ll be glad to have you.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live two miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brTerlingua Sky: Enjoy the ever changing Terlingua Sky views from this home near Terlingua Ghost Town.br• Newly Built Terlingua Vacation Homebr• Robust Solar Power & Back-up Generatorbr• Two Bedrooms with Two Private Bathsbr• Open Concept Kitchen Dining and Living br• Heat & Air Plus Full Size Washer & DryerbrbrThe Space:brEXTRA FEES MAY APPLY. These might not appear in quote and will be added if applicable.br Dog Fee: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.brbrTerlingua Sky is a modern solar powered home with rustic flare and amazing mountain views, located on a hilltop near the Terlingua Ghost Town. With two bedrooms, two full baths, an open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen, plus great porches, you’ll have plenty of room to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Big Bend. The amazing views of the Chisos Mountains are simply breathtaking. br brNamed for our amazingly clear skies, Terlingua Sky, is perfectly situated for enjoying awe inspiring views at any time of day or night. Sunrises are unparalleled thanks to unobstructed views of the sun rising over the Chisos Mountains to the east. Daytime views include endless horizons of scenic mountains in the US and Mexico. Sunset views will find you looking more to the east than the west, as the reddening rays of the sun light up the mountains with dynamic displays of color and light. Nighttime views of the starry skies or bright moon are inspirational. The stars at night truly are big and bright deep in the heart of Big Bend country.br brWhile you’ll be tempted to spend all your time outside, you’ll definitely find the inside to be inviting, comfortable, and visually appealing. The home is solidly built with heavy gauge steel structural supports and an all metal roof. The exterior has a classic stucco finish and the interior is beautiful wood and tile. All the furnishings were selected for comfort and style. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and the second bedroom has a queen. Both have private bathrooms with stylish tile showers. The living, dining, and kitchen area is open and spacious. Perfect for enjoying time together with your family or friends. Of course, privacy is also important. That’s why the interior walls are all insulated for sound dampening.br brThe home is brilliantly designed for both comfort and eco-efficiency. The professionally designed solar power system provides ample power for all the modern comforts, including a highly efficient air-conditioning system. Extensive shading, insulation, and high-quality windows ensures that the home requires minimal use of the air-conditioning or heating systems. Take advantage of our cool summer nights and warm winter days by opening the windows and enjoying fresh desert air. The shaded porches allow you to enjoy the outdoor views and breezes without being overwhelmed by the desert sun. They also shade the house and help provide comfort inside. For rare occasions when the solar array and large battery bank does not provide enough power, the home is equipped with an auto-start back-up generator. Regardless of power consumption, you will never run out of electricity.br brWater is rare and precious in the desert. Water at Terlingua Sky comes from the sky. An extensive rain catchment system collects rainwater and stores it for future use. We request that guests conserve water as much as is comfortable. Our first concern is for your comfort. The rainwater is filtered and treated for household use. However, it is not officially tested and approved as potable. We provide bottled water for drinking, making coffee, cooking, and any other human consumption.br brMost of our guests are coming out here to explore Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande River, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and the Terlingua Ghost Town. Terlingua Sky is perfectly located for easy access to all these local attractions, but just far enough off the beaten path to enjoy privacy and solitude. After all you probably didn’t drive hundreds of miles into the middle of nowhere just to be crowded by noisy or nosy neighbors.br brAs our guests, you will be able to pursue all sorts of wild adventure or history of the parks and river, the lively social scene with art, dining, and live entertainment in the Ghost Town and other local venues, explore the nearby ruins from the heyday of Terlingua Cinnabar mining, or simply relax and unwind. However you decide to spend your time under the Terlingua sky, you’ll be able to leave here as exhausted or refreshed as you want. Don’t worry if you don’t get to do it all in one visit. You’re welcome to return time and time again.brbrOther Things to Note:brEXTRA FEES MAY APPLY. These might not appear in quote and will be added if applicable.br Dog Fee: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Mucho Gusto PLUS Casita: 3br 3ba, 2.4 miles from BBNP

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:br2.4 miles to BBNP. 6 miles to the GhostTown.br2000+sf House PLUS 380sf Casita. Sleeps 6.brAir conditioned. Highspeed WiFi. Hot tubbrMAIN HOUSE:br- Two large bedrooms, both w/ king beds & bathroomsbr- Fully equipped kitchenbr- Gameroom w/ 58 TV, bumper pool table & gamesbr- Resort style outdoor spacebr- Covered parking for 3 vehiclesbr- Fast EV Charger br- Horseshoe pitbr- Exterior work sinkbrCASISTAbr- Bedroom w/ queen size bedbr- Full bathroombr- Kitchenettebr- Small DeckbrOnly need two beds See our Mucho Gusto listing.brbrThe Space:brVacation in style at one of the closest rentals to Big Bend National Park. brLess than 2.4 miles to the National Park and 6 miles to the Terlingua GhostTown.brbrMucho Gusto is a newly remodeled home. Over 2,000+ sq foot house. PLUS a separate casita. Both fully air conditioned. Highspeed WiFi from fiber optic internet connection.brbrFind handmade furniture art, views, comfort and convenience inside and outside at our Mucho Gusto retreat.brbrMAIN HOUSE: br-- Two large en-suite bedrooms, both with a new king bed, large bathroom, and custom walk-in shower. The second en-suite bedroom is detached and requires a short walk outside from the Dining room or the first bedroom. See the floor plan diagram in the photos. br-- Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertop, wood countertops, full size refrigerator, gas stove, farmhouse sink and reverse osmosis water faucet. br-- Gameroom includes a 58 TV and bumper pool table and a small selection of games.brbrCASITA:br-- Private and separate from main house.br-- Queen size bedbr-- Full bathroom with showerbr-- Kitchenettebr-- Small living roombr-- Private deck spacebrbrResort style outdoor space with br• Beautiful ,private, landscaped courtyard br• Views of the Chisos Mtns, Santa Elena Canyon, Maverick Mtn, and Study Buttebr• Multiple lounge areasbr• Outdoor bluetooth speakersbr• Gas grillbr• Hot tubbr• Horseshoe pitbr• Custom artworkbr• Solar lightsbrbrCovered parking for 3 vehicles. One bay has 8’ clearance and one has 14’ clearance for a truck and trailer. brFast EV Charger - Level 2, WiFi under covered carport - JuiceBox 48 amp Smart Electric Vehicle brbrExterior work sink available for cleaning outdoor gear, shoes, boots, etc. brbrFor groups of four or less, rent just the main house for a lower rate. See our “Mucho Gusto” listing for details.brbrGuest Access:brAccess by keyless locks. Door codes provided prior to arrival.brbrThe Neighborhood:brLocated in the Study Butte area of Terlingua. Three minutes from BBNP. Two minutes from groceries and gas.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messaging. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Mucho Gusto: Luxury 2br2ba, 3 Minutes from BBNP

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:br2.4 miles to BBNP. 6 miles to the GhostTown.br2000+sf house. Air conditioned. Highspeed WiFi.brTwo large en-suite bedrooms with new king beds, large bathrooms, and walk-in showers.brFully equipped gourmet kitchen.brGameroom w/ 58 TV, bumper pool table, and games.brResort style outdoor space.brCovered parking for 3 vehicles. brFast EV Charger brExterior work sink available.brOptional casita to add a third bed and bathroom with its ‘own kitchenette. See our “Mucho Gusto & Casita” listing for details.brbrThe Space:brVacation in style at one of the closest rentals to Big Bend National Park. brLess than 2.4 miles to the National Park and 6 miles to the Terlingua GhostTown.brbrMucho Gusto is a newly remodeled home. Over 2,000+ sq foot house. Fully air conditioned. Highspeed WiFi from fiber optic internet connection.brbrFind handmade furniture art, views, comfort and convenience inside and outside at our Mucho Gusto retreat.brbrTwo large en-suite bedrooms, both with a new king bed, large bathroom, and custom walk-in shower. The second en-suite bedroom is detached and requires a short walk outside from the dining room or the first bedroom. See the floor plan diagram in the photos. brbrFully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertop, wood countertops, full size refrigerator, gas stove, farmhouse sink and reverse osmosis water faucet. brbrGameroom includes a 58 TV and bumper pool table and a small selection of games.brbrResort style outdoor space with br• Beautiful ,private, landscaped courtyard br• Views of the Chisos Mtns, Santa Elena Canyon, Maverick Mtn, and Study Buttebr• Multiple lounge areasbr• Outdoor bluetooth speakersbr• Gas grillbr• Hot tubbr• Custom artworkbr• Solar lightsbrbrCovered parking for 3 vehicles. One bay has 8’ clearance and one has 14’ clearance for a truck and trailer. brFast EV Charger - Level 2, WiFi under covered carport - JuiceBox 48 amp Smart Electric Vehicle brbrExterior work sink available for cleaning outdoor gear, shoes, boots, etc. brbrOptional casita to add a third bed and bathroom with its ‘own kitchenette. See our “Mucho Gusto & Casita” listing for details.brbrGuest Access:brAccess is by keyless locks. Door codes provided prior to arrival.brbrThe Neighborhood:brLocated in the Study Butte area of Terlingua. Three minutes from BBNP. Two minutes from groceries and gas.brbrInteraction with Guests:brWe manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messaging. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
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Star Lodge: Stunning Solar Home under Dark Skies on Terlingua Ranch

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Summary:brStar Lodge on Terlingua Ranch is a contemporary custom-built solar powered home that accommodates up to six guests. Situated on 80 private acres with stunning mountain views and breathtaking night skies. You will have plenty of privacy and room to enjoy your stay. Two bedrooms; one and one-half bathrooms; an open living, dining, and kitchen area; covered parking; expansive covered patios; and 80 private and pristine acres of Chihuahuan Desert wilderness to explore. It is named “Star Lodge” because it is one of the best places in the continental US for enjoying views of the star filled sky. brbrStar Lodge is located just 2.5 miles from the rarely used Terlingua Ranch entrance to Big Bend National Park, 10 miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge and the Terlingua Ranch pool, 12 miles to the Christmas Mountains trail head, about 30 miles to Terlingua or the main entrance to Big Bend National Park, about 35 miles to the Terlingua Ghost Town, and about 45 miles to Lajitas Golf Resort or Big Bend Ranch State Park. brbrThis remote eco-friendly, off-grid home has all the conveniences of a normal grid-tied home. The professionally designed and installed solar system features lithium-ion batteries, a large solar array, and state of the art power inverter and battery charger. Air conditioning is provided by an efficient mini-split HVAC system. Heat, hot water, oven, stove, and outdoor grill use clean burning propane gas. Water is harvested by rain-water collection and filtered and treated for purity. Bottled water is also provided for drinking, making coffee, cooking, and other consumption. brbrThe master bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a bunk bed with a twin over a full-size futon that can be used as a bed or a sofa. The second bedroom has a smart TV that can be used with your streaming services or toe watch DVDs. Both bedrooms share a “jack and jill” bathroom with two sinks, a flushing toilet, and a tiled shower. There is also a second bathroom with a single sink and a flush toilet, accessed from the living room. Internet Wi-fi is also available to connect to all of your devices as well as a telephone, so work, stream video, or surf the internet if you wish but you’ll probably just want to unplug, sit on the porch and enjoy the views and a good book. brbrThe home features and open concept living, dining, kitchen area that is ideal for spending time together. The kitchen is equipped a full-size fridge, double sink, gas stove and range, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and a full array of cookware, dishes, glasses, silverware, etc. There is also extra cabinet space for you to put away your groceries. Indoor dining is at a four-stool bar around the kitchen island or the living room coffee table. However, the best place to enjoy meals is at the table on the covered patio. The living room space has a comfortable sofa and chairs.brbrThe outdoor space has two large, covered patios with lots of comfortable and stylish chairs, plus a table with benches that will seat six, and a Weber propane grill. There is a covered carport for your vehicle and plenty of room for several vehicles if a group of six arrives in separate vehicles. A walking trail and a private road leads to a scenic hill on the top of the property. brbrRelax around the home. Explore the 80 acres. Prepare your meals inside or outside. Dine out and enjoy live entertainment at the nearby Bad Rabbit Café at Terlingua Ranch Lodge or the restaurants and bars in Terlingua, the Ghost Town, Lajitas, or in Big Bend National Park. Hike or drive (4WD recommend) up the rarely visited Christmas Mountains trail to the summit of Christmas Mountain for incredible views(register and get the gate key at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge). Explore Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park on foot, by bike, or by motor vehicle. Take a float trip through the stunning canyons of the Rio Grande. Go on a guided hike, horseback ride, ATV ride, or jeep tour. Bring or rent mountain bikes and ride on the Lajitas or BBRSP mountain bike trails or the roads around the property and in the parks. brbrWith the diversity of options on how to spend your time, you can create memories for a lifetime and then head home as rejuvenated, relaxed, or exhausted as you like. Don’t worry about having time to do all that you want to do. You will always be welcome to return to Star Lodge for more adventure or relaxation.brbrThe Owners:brCari and David are native Texans who currently live in Austin with their two sons. They share a life long love of the outdoors and enjoy exploring the mountainous west from the Chisos Mountains to the Canadian Rockies. They have been coming to Big Bend for over a decade and searched for a number of years before they were able to find the perfect spot to build their dream home in the mountains of west Texas. They are excited to welcome you to Star Lodge and hope that you have an unforgettable time.brbrThe Space:brStar Lodge on Terlingua Ranch is a contemporary custom-built solar powered home that accommodates up to six guests. Situated on 80 private acres with stunning mountain views and breathtaking night skies. You will have plenty of privacy and room to enjoy your stay. Two bedrooms; one and one-half bathrooms; an open living, dining, and kitchen area; covered parking; expansive covered patios; and 80 private and pristine acres of Chihuahuan Desert wilderness to explore. It is named “Star Lodge” because it is one of the best places in the continental US for enjoying views of the star filled sky. brbrStar Lodge is located just 2.5 miles from the rarely used Terlingua Ranch entrance to Big Bend National Park, 10 miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge and the Terlingua Ranch pool, 12 miles to the Christmas Mountains trail head, about 30 miles to Terlingua or the main entrance to Big Bend National Park, about 35 miles to the Terlingua Ghost Town, and about 45 miles to Lajitas Golf Resort or Big Bend Ranch State Park. brbrThis remote eco-friendly, off-grid home has all the conveniences of a normal grid-tied home. The professionally designed and installed solar system features lithium-ion batteries, a large solar array, and state of the art power inverter and battery charger. Air conditioning is provided by an efficient mini-split HVAC system. Heat, hot water, oven, stove, and outdoor grill use clean burning propane gas. Water is harvested by rain-water collection and filtered and treated for purity. Bottled water is also provided for drinking, making coffee, cooking, and other consumption. brbrThe master bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a bunk bed with a twin over a full-size futon that can be used as a bed or a sofa. The second bedroom has a smart TV that can be used with your streaming services or toe watch DVDs. Both bedrooms share a “jack and jill” bathroom with two sinks, a flushing toilet, and a tiled shower. There is also a second bathroom with a single sink and a flush toilet, accessed from the living room. Internet Wi-fi is also available to connect to all of your devices as well as a telephone, so work, stream video, or surf the internet if you wish but you’ll probably just want to unplug, sit on the porch and enjoy the views and a good book. brbrThe home features and open concept living, dining, kitchen area that is ideal for spending time together. The kitchen is equipped a full-size fridge, double sink, gas stove and range, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and a full array of cookware, dishes, glasses, silverware, etc. There is also extra cabinet space for you to put away your groceries. Indoor dining is at a four-stool bar around the kitchen island or the living room coffee table. However, the best place to enjoy meals is at the table on the covered patio. The living room space has a comfortable sofa and chairs.brbrThe outdoor space has two large, covered patios with lots of comfortable and stylish chairs, plus a table with benches that will seat six, and a Weber propane grill. There is a covered carport for your vehicle and plenty of room for several vehicles if a group of six arrives in separate vehicles. A walking trail and a private road leads to a scenic hill on the top of the property. brbrRelax around the home. Explore the 80 acres. Prepare your meals inside or outside. Drive to the Terlingua Ranch pool ($8 per person per day). Dine out and enjoy live entertainment at the nearby Bad Rabbit Café at Terlingua Ranch Lodge or the restaurants and bars in Terlingua, the Ghost Town, Lajitas, or in Big Bend National Park. Hike or drive (4WD recommend) up the rarely visited Christmas Mountains trail to the summit of Christmas Mountain for incredible views(register and get the gate key at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge). Explore Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park on foot, by bike, or by motor vehicle. Take a float trip through the stunning canyons of the Rio Grande. Go on a guided hike, horseback ride, ATV ride, or jeep tour. Bring or rent mountain bikes and ride on the Lajitas or BBRSP mountain bike trails or the roads around the property and in the parks. brbrWith the diversity of options on how to spend your time, you can create memories for a lifetime and then head home as rejuvenated, relaxed, or exhausted as you like. Don’t worry about having time to do all that you want to do. You will always be welcome to return to Star Lodge for more adventure or relaxation.brbrThe Owners:brCari and David are native Texans who currently live in Austin with their two sons. They share a life long love of the outdoors and enjoy exploring the mountainous west from the Chisos Mountains to the Canadian Rockies. They have been coming to Big Bend for over a decade and searched for a number of years before they were able to find the perfect spot to build their dream home in the mountains of west Texas. They are excited to welcome you to Star Lodge and hope that you have an unforgettable time.
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Glow House Terlingua Texas

Terlingua, Texas, United States

This memorable place is anything but ordinary. We have worked extremely hard to make your stay feel like home! We are surrounded by the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert, amazing views all around, and the most phenomenal views of the night sky!brWe are located 20 minutes from the Ghost Town, & just 30 minutes from the Entrance to Big Bend National Park!brThe spacebr*Up to 4 guests. 2 Adults and 2 Children! We have a Queen Bed & a Full Size Floor Mattress that you can pull out to use. Please use your best judgment!br*Glow House is 100% Off-Grid. We provided electricity through Solar Power! We have everything running from the solar power including the refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, stove, lights & even the ceiling fan!br-Please note: Do not turn on everything at once. Solar power does run out!br*We have provided kitchen utensils along with pots/pans/dishes!br-Our countertop is a Butcher Block, and we do ask that you do NOT cut on it! Please do not set anything wet on it for an extended period! We do provide a cutting board!br*We have running water as well! Indoor toilet, shower, & sinks!brWe do ask that you conserve water as much as possible.br**Wi-Fi available. We also get signal if you walk about 15 feet in front of the container, also On Top of the Container!!brGuest accessbr*Access to a pool (pay $8.50 per person per day at front desk), washer/dryer (coin operated), a full-service bathroom with showers ($2 per person payable at Terlingua Ranch Lodge Office If you would like a shower after the pool!), & a great restaurant at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. The Lodge is roughly a 16-mile drive east on Terlingua Ranch Road.br* Millions of starsbr* Wildlife including but not limited to... roadrunners, jackrabbits, variety of lizards, coyotes, javelina, prairie dogs & kangaroo mice.br* Incredible beauty. The Glow House sits on 5 acres & is surrounded by mountains with 9 Point Mesa to the north, Jack Eden Mesa to the east, the Corazones Peak to the south, & Camel’s Hump to the west. Watch unforgettable sunrises & sunsets every day.brOther things to notebr*We are very remote in Terlingua, once you leave the city of Alpine, you will no longer have service. It is extremely important that you screen shot or write down your directions before you leave!br*You MUST BRING YOUR OWN DRINKING WATER!br*Although a 4WD is not 100% necessary, during our rainy seasons it is Highly recommended you drive one.
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Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #8 - The Courthouse

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park area lodging with a unique West Texas old town experience. brTen Bits Ranch has some of the most beautiful views in the Big Bend region of Texas.brThe rugged off grid Ten Bits Ranch site was chosen for its breathtaking views of the dark sky stars, red craggy rocks and the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the surrounding mountains. brGuests of Ten Bits Ranch may hike and explore over 550 private acres of Ten Bits Ranch land at their leisure. Ten Bits Ranch is your own personal National Park without all the rules and restrictions of hiking the public land.brGuests may have a complimentary self-serve continental breakfast or prepare your own meal 24/7 in the full guest kitchen and dining area in the shared Cantina space. brTen Bits Ranch is just (20) minutes from the Big Bend National Park entrance and (20) minutes from the historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Ten Bits Ranch is (20) minutes from local activities like the Big Bend rafting companies, Big Bend Stables horseback riding and the local bars & restaurants like the famous La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, Longdraw Pizza, StarlightTheatre, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Chili Pepper Cafe and High Sierra Bar & Grill.brTen Bits Ranch is (25) minutes from the amazing Big Bend Ranch State Park and the beautiful Lajitas Golf Resort. brTen Bits Ranch has everything that you need to be comfortable (WiFi, AC, gas & electric heat, satellite television). The entire property is off grid and powered by the one of the largest (57.6 kW) privately owned solar power systems in Texas.brExperience REAL West Texas off grid living in the Big Bend region with your own off grid oasis and 550-acre private park. brHike and explore right outside your room without the rules and limitations of the public parks. Hike with your pet, bring your ATV or motorcycle, build a fire, visit our shooting range or just have a drink, smoke a cigar or read a book on the porch or by the firepit and look at the beautiful mountains on the hotel property. Let the hundreds of acres and nearly complete freedom create a unique Big Bend experience.brTen Bits Ranch has some of the best views of the famous Big Bend stars. Since Ten Bits Ranch is completely off grid and located on 550 private acres, there are no neighbors and no ground lights to obscure the perfectly dark night sky. brThe amazing solitude is extremely quiet and peaceful day or night. If you come to Ten Bits Ranch when the moon cycle is dark, after 20 minutes (for your eyes to adjust), the stars will appear to surround you like a blanket. Be sure to watch for shooting stars. There is a shooting star in view at Ten Bits Ranch almost every week. Ten Bits Ranch offers a truly private, unique, off grid, dark sky star gazing experience that few people have the opportunity to see in person. The craggy Chimney Rock Mountain blocks out a beautiful black jagged silhouette in the blanket of stars.brWell-behaved pets (and well-behaved people) are welcome at Ten Bits Ranch. Hike and explore at your leisure with both your 2 and 4 legged friends. brThank you for considering Ten Bits Ranch for your Big Bend Adventure. Wherever you choose to stay, the Big Bend area is a wild, unique and a truly beautiful place that is well worth the trip.brDon’t just take our word for it, see what previous guests are saying in our reviews.brThe Courthouse (Room #8) is a very large private hotel room with 2 king beds, full sized couch, air conditioning, gas log fireplace, WIFI, satellite television, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and a large private bath, all in an old Western town setting.brThe Ten Bits Ranch Courthouse (Room #8) is part of an old West town themed setting. There is a Bank, Schoolhouse, Gun Shop, General Store, Steakhouse, Hattery, Gazette, Courthouse, Saloon, Hotel, Barber Shop, Saddle shop and Jail. brThere are several shared fire pits on Ten Bits Ranch, including one right outside the Courthouse (Room #8). There is a guest shared Cantina dining area with a full kitchen for your use. You may save a significant amount of time and money while in Big Bend by preparing your own meals in the shared Cantina kitchen.brbrBuilt in 2020, the Ten Bits Ranch Courthouse (Room #8) is a highly engineered, high efficiency desert oasis with 14-inch-thick insulated reinforced concrete walls, geothermal heating and cooling in the floor, 8.5 inches of closed cell foam ceiling insulation (like a Yeti cooler) and 100% self-generated solar power. The Courthouse (Room #8) is nearly twice the size of a standard hotel room yet due to efficient construction the room uses only one quarter of the electric power of a normal room.brbrEnjoy some of the best stars and mountain views in Big Bend all while staying in a real West Texas off grid setting.
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Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette

Terlingua, Texas, United States

Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park area lodging with a unique West Texas old town experience. brTen Bits Ranch has some of the most beautiful views in the Big Bend region of Texas.brThe rugged off grid Ten Bits Ranch site was chosen for its breathtaking views of the dark sky stars, red craggy rocks and the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the surrounding mountains. brGuests of Ten Bits Ranch may hike and explore over 550 private acres of Ten Bits Ranch land at their leisure. Ten Bits Ranch is your own personal National Park without all the rules and restrictions of hiking the public land.brGuests may have a complimentary self-serve continental breakfast or prepare your own meal 24/7 in the full guest kitchen and dining area in the shared Cantina space. brTen Bits Ranch is just (20) minutes from the Big Bend National Park entrance and (20) minutes from the historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Ten Bits Ranch is (20) minutes from local activities like the Big Bend rafting companies, Big Bend Stables horseback riding and the local bars & restaurants like the famous La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, Longdraw Pizza, Starlight Theatre, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Chili Pepper Cafe and High Sierra Bar & Grill.brTen Bits Ranch is (35) minutes from the amazing Big Bend Ranch State Park and the beautiful Lajitas Golf Resort. brTen Bits Ranch has everything that you need to be comfortable (WiFi, AC, gas & electric heat, satellite television). The entire property is off grid and powered by the one of the largest (57.6 kW) privately owned solar power systems in Texas.brExperience REAL West Texas off grid living in the Big Bend region with your own off grid oasis and 550-acre private park. brHike and explore right outside your room without the rules and limitations of the public parks. Hike with your pet, bring your ATV or motorcycle, build a fire, visit our shooting range or just have a drink, smoke a cigar or read a book on the porch or by the firepit and look at the beautiful mountains on the hotel property. Let the hundreds of acres and nearly complete freedom create a unique Big Bend experience.brTen Bits Ranch has some of the best views of the famous Big Bend stars. Since Ten Bits Ranch is completely off grid and located on 550 private acres, there are no neighbors and no ground lights to obscure the perfectly dark night sky. brThe amazing solitude is extremely quiet and peaceful day or night. If you come to Ten Bits Ranch when the moon cycle is dark, after 20 minutes (for your eyes to adjust), the stars will appear to surround you like a blanket. Be sure to watch for shooting stars. There is a shooting star in view at Ten Bits Ranch almost every week. Ten Bits Ranch offers a truly private, unique, off grid, dark sky star gazing experience that few people have the opportunity to see in person. The craggy Chimney Rock Mountain blocks out a beautiful black jagged silhouette in the blanket of stars.brWell-behaved pets (and well-behaved people) are welcome at Ten Bits Ranch. Hike and explore at your leisure with both your 2 and 4 legged friends. brThank you for considering Ten Bits Ranch for your Big Bend Adventure. Wherever you choose to stay, the Big Bend area is a wild, unique and a truly beautiful place that is well worth the trip.brbrDon’t just take our word for it, see what previous guests are saying in our reviews.brThe Ten Bits Gazette (Room #7) is a very large private hotel room with 2 king beds, full sized couch, air conditioning, gas log fireplace, WIFI, satellite television, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and a large private bath, all in an old Western town setting.brThe Ten Bits Gazette (Room #7) is part of an old West town themed setting. There is a Bank, Schoolhouse, Gun Shop, General Store, Steakhouse, Hattery, Gazette, Courthouse, Saloon, Hotel, Barber Shop, Saddle shop and Jail.
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