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ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~

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Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

8.0 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~

ALMA RANCH is a unique property, located on Terilingua Ranch, 4 miles from the Terlingua Ranch Lodge, The Bad Rabbit Cafe and the swimming pool, available to you. This trailer has all the cmforts of home, with electricity, AC/heat and a septic system (which means flushable toilets). The kitchen is fully stocked, including a full size refridgerator, stove, microwave and coffee maker. We provide some drinkung water to get you started and coffee. It is nestled in the mountains and provides view as far as the eye can see. The night sky is amazing. Stars forever. There are two trailers on the property, ALMA 1 and ALMA 2 if you have a larger party, we can propbably accomodate you with both trailers!

Property manager

Wilma Schindeler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Alpine
Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Private vacation home
Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Private vacation home Alpine

About the area

Map
Alpine, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 49 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 57 min drive
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 94 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 101 min drive
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~ located?

Situated in Alpine, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Many Stones, Big Bend Library and Persimmon Gap Visitor Center. Big Bend National Park and Maravillas Creek are also within 32 miles (52 km).

ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~ Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was beautiful. Would have been help to have directions for stove etc
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The trailer was very comfortable and spacious. Perfect place to end a day of hiking!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isolation at its finest
If you want peace and quiet, this is the spot for you. Almost 360 degrees of amazing views, not another light visible at night for at least ten miles, just you and the desert. Advice to anyone staying here; buy groceries in Alpine before heading here, bring your own entertainment, and be accustomed to what an RV/Camper is like. Yes, it can smell like sewage there in the morning and at night. However, you are in the middle of the desert and running water is a scarce commodity. Most places use a catchment system or composting for waste. It’s just how it is and will be. The RV is clean though and the smell is mostly noticeable outside. Also, the description of the TV and DVD player is still accurate two years later, which is a disappointment. The DVDs are scratched, the player is so old I’m not sure if it really works. So bring an HDMI cable and you can connect your laptop to the TV. To be honest, I’m kind of glad it didn’t work because we spent even more time admiring the beauty of Big Bend and having great conversation.The Wi-Fi is surprisingly great, seriously an A+ rating for that. Also, for anyone complaining about driving to “anything to do in Big Bend”…that’s true no matter where you stay in Terlingua. It’s true no matter where you want to go anywhere out there. You are going to spend a lot of time driving anywhere. Chill out, enjoy the view while you drive. I’d probably give this 4.5 stars as a true score. We would 100% stay again, even if the DVD player still doesn’t work. You honestly don’t need it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
We enjoyed our stay. The camper was clean and very quiet. We were a bit surprised at how far it was from Terlingua. Thank you..............
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Changru T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host
Clean mobile home and super nice host!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonable accommodations for Big Bend area
Property is off a main road and easy to access. We liked that we had a stove and full size refrigerator. The property and trailer was clean We enjoyed our stay. The only problem we had is that the toilet stopped up the last evening we were there. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for hiking in Big Bend
This simple property was a great home base for our trip to Big Bend! Directions made it easy enough to find. All of the visitors centers were within 1.5 hours (Chisos was ~1 hr 10 min). The stars were AMAZING. We were a little chilly at night, would recommend bringing extra blankets!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephen G., Arvada

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
I can't recommend this property. Trash laying on the ground right outside the door. Smell of sewage when outside and entrance steps so deteriorated I was concerned about falling through. The description said there were DVDs and a player for movie viewing, however the description failed to say the DVDs are so scratched they don't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Nhue H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Big bend
The bathroom had a horrible smell and I had to leave after 1 night
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alma Ranch Review
The trailer's surroundings were beautiful, a great spot for star gazing and watching the sunset and for getting a feel for west Texas. The place was very clean and the living space felt roomy. Internet speed was surprisingly good. The website indicated the location was 16 miles from Chisos Lodge, but it was in reality a 75 minute drive. There was a strong sewage odor in the trailer when we arrived that got worse the second day. Fortunately when we contacted Wilma, she had her manager come out to flush the system and that took care of the smell. We were grateful for her responsiveness, but the odor the first 2 days definitely detracted from our overall impression of the place. The trailer had a few deferred maintenance issues that we shared with Wilma, so hopefully they will be addressed for future renters.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kent J.

Liked: Cleanliness
sort of near Big Bend
Very comfortable for two people. It is a trailer, not a hotel room. Bathroom fixtures, etc reflect this. Not quite leveled. It is a 45 minute drive to Study Butte (Terlingua), and another 40 minutes or so to park headquarters. Power went out a couple of times in the entire region, so no fault to the property on that one.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, scenic location
Trailer was clean and well-kept. Perfect size for a single traveler looking for a little bit of isolation. Easy to find location, even being off the main road. Awesome scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Crosby

Liked: Cleanliness
GET AWAY
There were a couple of events due to the unusual weather, but the owner helped with that the best that she could.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Desert Setting; Dark Skies Bright Stars
Comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen, quiet, great views across the desert. RV was clean and had all the necessities. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private hideaway!
We loved staying here. It’s so isolated which we loved but just a few miles from the Terlingua Ranch restaurant, Bad Rabbit. We were lucky enough to get almost a foot of snow while there! It’s a bit of a drive to the park but Alma Ranch itself has beautiful Mountain View’s too. We enjoyed the scenic drive to and from Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Joel, Rockport TX

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept rv with all the necessities in an isolated area. Very nice for star gazing. About 1 hr to Big Bend entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet
We really liked having this place to come back to after long days of hiking. Very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
ALMA RANCH 1- SOUL OF THE DESERT
Great Stay. A couple of small issues but, they were resolved right away. Host was very responsive and check in was a breeze. As others had mentioned the DVD player not working but, we had great WIFI and when not out exploring we used our laptop. If you enjoy star gazing this is the place for you. It is a little further to Big Bend than I expected but close to Terlingua and the Rio Grande. DO NOT use gps to get there. Use the directions that are emailed to you. Also there is a great app called "Just Ahead" that we used in Big Bend National Park that I highly reccomdend. Also, Stock up on groceries before you get to Terlingua. Not a lot of choices to shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Video problem.
The DVR is basically useless. It will work for 5 min, then freeze for 3 min then work for short time, repeating the process thru a movie. TV monitor ok and WIFI good. Lost electricity for several hours, need a phone number available. No ck in process. No ability to contact property mgr without internet. ,

6/10 Okay

William C.

Low price but remote location
The price was good but the location is 1 hour and 15 minutes to any of the Big Bend attractions, so remote. Small trailer with rainwater harvest system for running water.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

marissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpine Trip
We booked this so last minute and it was so wonderful for a little getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay! Would Recommend
I had a great experience staying at Wilma’s Alma 1 property. Everything was exactly as it was pictured and described. Furthermore, Wilma provided very clear directions and check-in instructions that were easy to follow and everything was just as it was described. Wilma was also very understanding and pleasant to work with. She checked with me shortly before check-in to make sure I didn’t have any questions or trouble with the directions. She was also understanding about a minor issue that I informed her of. All around, it was a great experience, and I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Pamela J.

Great Getaway
This area close to Big Bend National Park was convenient and easy access to the park. We had plenty of room to relax & cook & watch the stars at night. However, we were not prepared for some of the inconveniences of the trailer -- non-potable water, no paper towels, smelly toilet and missing light bulbs. Also, there was only 2 DVD's and no batteries in the remote for DVD player or fireplace or clock. All minor compared to the advantages of location and scenery.