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Experience Chihuahuan Desert living at this 34’ Fifth Wheel RV, nestled under a large shade structure. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, fully furnished kitchen and linens provided. With a propane grill and firepit on the patio, you can unwind in style.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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. Firepit available in property.
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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please conserve water! We rely on rain catchment (collected rain water stored in large water tanks) and as you know, it rarely rains in the desert.

We are dark skies mandated. Please do not leave outdoor lights on if not in use. Enjoy the starry night sky!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

On-site parking is available at the 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. Starlight Theatre is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The RV was typical for an RV. Not something everyone is going to like. We loved it and its surroundings. You could see the sunrise from inside if you didn’t want to bundle up and go outside. The views are spectacular. The stars abundant. The little store next door very helpful.
Sunrise from inside
Santa Alana Canyon
Terlingua ruins
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in the desert!

Comfortable place close to terlingua, and BBNP! Really great views of the sky at night. Clean and comfortable, great internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Get Away

We enjoyed the remoteness but it was centrally located for our purpose. We enjoyed the dark skies, the sun rise and sun set.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desert Getaway

Nice place very private would stay there again. Peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway place

We enjoyed our stay. Nice views. The camper had everything we needed. We especially liked the outside seating area. Our only real complaint is that it is located farther from Terlingua (25 minutes) and Big Bend (40 minutes) than we thought. This can be good or bad depending on what you are looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The location is amazing. The views both at night and during the dawn/dusk times are worth being away from town. The RV is really all anyone would want for a couple. Be aware that the layout of the RV has steps that are a challenge for anyone with any walking disabilities. Everything else is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri J G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little cozy place

One of very few places that let you have a campfire!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for stargazing

Location was easy to find in the day but we could see having difficulty arriving the first time after dark. The location was peaceful and quiet and perfect for stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaylen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hhperformancehorses

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful host!

We had the best time! It was wonderful to have the Little Burro Country Store close by. I loved how remote it felt and yet how close it was to services in Terlingua. The place was well appointed, clean, and beautiful. Everyone involved in hosting was gracious and kind. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Bend Adventure

The camper was exactly as described. We enjoyed the peaceful and quiet evenings on the patio. Did not use the stove or oven but we did use the outdoor gas grill. The propane heater worked great to take off the morning chill.Would stay here again without hesitation.Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Glaston F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway in the desert

The property is great, especially if you are accustomed to staying in an RV. The indoor and outdoor spaces are comfortable and inviting with amazing views of the sunrise over the mountains. The kitchen space is clean and stocked well enough to prepare most meals. Everything works as it should. The only downside to our experience was a pretty noticeable odor during our stay. At first it just seemed like the kind of smell you notice the first time visiting someone's house, but over the course of the three nights we stayed it seemed to become a stronger odor. I can not fault the owner because we did not contact them regarding the smell since it didn't really affect our stay. It was honestly not even that noticeable until the second or third night. Overall, it is a great property and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has been in an RV or can read and follow simple directions for using appliances and the like.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Pam was helpful during our unique RV experiences
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base camp for spending time in Big Bend NP. Dark skies were awesome!
Where camper is located!
Dark canyon, Rio Grande canoeing
Starlight theater-go early or you will wait 2 hours! Pricey
Horseback riding at big bend state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skeet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great to see the sky at night
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Bend Trip

A great quiet place near the highway with a straight shot to Big Bend National Park. Enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

We were looking for stars and we found them. The stark beauty of the desert and the quiet were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron Z.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
A little disappointed upon arrival. We could not get in, lock was jammed or something like it. We called for help, and it came quickly. Once inside, it appeared no one had been in it for a while. The bathroom and kitchen area had quite a few creepy crawlies, mostly daddy longlegged spiders. Also needed help getting the wi-fi up, which was also resolved quickly. We had not planned on cooking much, but would like to have used the oven. We could not get it on as the instructions in the booklet did not seem to match the oven that was there.Outside on the patio, birds had built nests in the covered shelter. There was evidence all around. We did however bring our own chairs.In spite of all the little issues, we did enjoy our stay. It was perfectly located for our purposes, about 20 miles north of the Study Butte/Terlingua area. It is an isolated spot, perfect for wanting to get away from it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vicki F.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dark Skies and an Old Trailer

I wasn’t expecting luxury but it would have been nice if everything in the trailer worked. We followed directions and had no trouble finding it. The trailer was wide open so no need to locate the key right away. All doors and windows were open letting in a white coating of dust over everything. We were hoping to grill out since we spent $30 replacing an empty propane tank but the outside lights didn’t work and it was too dark to see what we were doing. We cooked dinner inside but there were no lights in the kitchen area making it difficult. The next day a cold front had us lighting a propane heater inside the trailer that was provided because the central heater doesn’t work. We had to open up the windows because the smell of gas was so strong. No carbon monoxide detector so turned it off to get a few hours of sleep. We did notify the property manager by leaving a message at the local store. Not sure what they could have done really. I think the trailer needs an overhaul. Anyway we checked out a day early because it was so uncomfortable and wanted a good meal and a safe night sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024