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A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!

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Exterior
Living room
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, towels, toilet paper
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Popular LocationMany Stones6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Bend National Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Elena Canyon58 min drive
  • AirportAlpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)103 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

I slept more sound here than I have in years due to the quiet and dark. The beds were very comfortable, including the pu...
Mary Kay
May 3, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!

Experience Chihuahuan Desert living like a local! 34’ Fifth Wheel RV with 2 slideouts. Air conditioned and under large shade structure. Fenced/gated yard for privacy. Fully furnished kitchen. Linens and bedding provided. WiFi and phone. Propane grill and full size refrigerator on patio. Firepit. Below famous Nine Point Mesa, on Texas Mountain Trail. Gateway to Big Bend. ¼ Mile to Little Burro Country Store and Pavilion. 56.5 miles south of Alpine; 25 miles north of Big Bend National Park.

CATS ARE ON PROPERTY WITH ACCESS TO STORAGE UNDER THE UNIT FOR DESERT CRITTER CONTROL. THEY ARE ON FULL TIME DUTY. THEY DO NOT ENTER THE TRAILER.

Property manager

Pam Gordon

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Children are welcome

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 indicated that 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

About the area

Terlingua

This holiday home is located in Terlingua. Window Trail Trailhead and Mesa de Anguilla are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 6 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 34 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 58 min drive
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪India's Cafe and Sweets - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! located?

Situated in Terlingua, this holiday home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Many Stones and within 12 miles (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Mesa de Anguilla are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I slept more sound here than I have in years due to the quiet and dark. The beds were very comfortable, including the pull out sofa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Getaway
Nice place very private would stay there again. Peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Convenient location. It was clean and semi private. It is about 20 miles to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glaston F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Big Bend Winter Escape
This was the perfect place for my winter Big Bend getaway. The place is comfortable and accurately described. Don't let the distance from the park fool you; it is an easy beautiful drive into and out of the park. The host was friendly and accessible. DO follow the directions and arrive by day the first time. Once you've found it, you'll have no problems finding it at night after a long day in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very private desert property. Its not big on amenities. What it offers is a beautiful view of the night skies. A nice fire pit and plenty of solitude. We arrived on motorcycles and with the help of goggle earth it wasn't too difficult to find. We rode all day and sat around the campfire at night. Other than the occasional traveler passing by on the 118 we saw nobody. Theres a little general store nearby that closes promptly at 6:30. If you want to separate the kids from their cell phones and gadgets this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaylen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Desert Stay
This place was perfect for our girls trip. The RV was the perfect size for us. We make smores and sausage on the fire. The sky at night was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri J G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little cozy place
One of very few places that let you have a campfire!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Secluded, so you can see lots of stars. Great porch area to view the surrounding scenery. Comfortable RV.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G., Wylie, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for solitude and closeness to Big Bend
I had a great solitary trip to this area and had a nice stay in the 5th wheel. This property is exactly as pictured and described. Nothing is close in the area, but this property is a great out-of- the-way home base to jump off and explore all that this gorgeous area of TX has to offer. Would definitely work for a couple. I spent most of my time on the patio with the beautiful view of the mountains. Patio has plenty of shade from early afternoon through evening. Highly recommend! PS: The directions offered by the owner are detailed and precise. I had ZERO issues finding the property. Definitely arrive during daytime. Google Earth is your friend. 1 minute of research will give you visual help in identifying how far from Little Burro Country Story it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Virginia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Directions to property
Very difficult to find with online directions. Even though we had printed off the direc9and allowed 2 hrs before dark, we could not find the fate with the given directions. Owner eventually found us driving up and down to every gate after 3 hours of searching! Owner provided a landline inside unit in case we needed to reach her. We had not loaded her phone no , presuming it was on the directions. Our fault! and could not get wifi in the area, to look up the property to find it! The motel wifi , 5 miles south, could not bring it up either with their poor wifi signal, and so couldn't help us! Suggest directions say, load google maps with the given coordinates for the property, BEFORE leaving Your departure point. Also phone no! (There is little to no wifi on the road south from Alpine as sated on present directions) Directions should say gate is just approx 400 yes south of store. The property highway number should be on the directions too! Gate has skeleton of horned cattle afixed to gate. Number of property is ...-----.. and is on a wooden post in front of and to left side of gate. Directions should include telephone no of owner (only answered when owner has wifi). Tel no of store could also be included and suggestion to go to store before dark if lost. (Store is closed at night and has no lights!) There are no blue lights on the gate post!!!! Only 1 faint solar light on 1 side. Only visible in pitch dark. Trailer is lit up at night with a string of bright blue lights along deck railing. Approx 400 yds in from road. (That info would have really helped us) Hope that helps future guests! Be aware property is very old, lights are poor, kitchen lights dont work (so bring a battery lamp of good flashlight. Stove clicker to light propane burner does not work, so unless you have matches, you will be unable to cook on stove! Good VERY hot water but poor pressure, enough for short shower to save water. Bed comfortable. Property needs a deep clean and some modernising. Propane heater in living room heats unit well but has to be turned off now and again as bedroom gets too warm! It was several degrees below zero Celsius at night, but we stayed warm. Unfortunately too cold to make use of outside sitting areas. Property is about 30 mins drive from Big Bend entrance. 45 mins from main visitor Center inside the park. Scenic drive to gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023