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A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!

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Property grounds
Living area
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

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

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Terlingua

At this holiday home, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Many Stones and 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Big Bend Library. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a balcony. .Home features a sofa bed, a living room and a private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker and a phone are also available. .In proximity to this Terlingua holiday home you'll find Big Bend National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Big Bend Library - 11 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 12 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 16 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 25 min drive - 43.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬7 min drive

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.

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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

No, A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

No, pets are not allowed.

A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host, Ms Pam was great. The futon in the living room is not very comfortable. The bed in the bedroom was great! Little trash can in the kitchen is broken. Be careful of the cute donkeys that run loose on the main highway.Fire pit rocked, kitchen was well stocked. Propane grill worked great. The stars were unbelievable. Without too much of a line at the part entrance. You can make the basin in about an hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Farhana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen had all the essentials. I brought cases of water with me as the water in tanks is not "potable". The scenery and peaceful atmosphere, night sky was amazing. Stay was enjoyable & good value
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bama R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very clean, and the bed was comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed. We had a fire outside and watched the beautiful stars, only three cars drove by so it was nice and dark! I only wish the location was closer to the park, about 45 min, but that’s my fault, I should’ve looked! Otherwise, I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Skeet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great to see the sky at night
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ron Z., tomball

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

8/10 Good

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Mike P.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

4/10 Poor

Vicki F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ramon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hhperformancehorses

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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