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Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town

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A wooden structure with a covered patio, a stone foundation, and a clear sky.
A room with a window, a wooden shelf, and a decorative cabinet.
A bathroom with a dark-colored cabinet, a wooden-framed mirror, and a towel rack.
A wooden deck with a sign reading 'STRAW SALE' and a view of a desert landscape.
A rustic kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and dining table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Starlight Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Terlingua

This holiday home places you steps from Terlingua Ghost Town and within a 10-minute stroll of Starlight Theatre. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a balcony. .Home features a sofa bed and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .In proximity to this Terlingua holiday home you'll find Big Bend National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 12 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive - 16.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starlight Theater - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Venga - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Kiva - ‬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.

Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town

Summary:

Spirit House: Custom Built house in the Historic Terlingua Ghost Town.

• Short walk to all the Ghost Town favorites

• Surrounded by authentic mining era ruins

• Located in the Historic Ghost Town

• Open concept living, dining, kitchen. Private bedroom and bathroom



The Space:

Spirit House is a custom built house located in the historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Ideally suited for two guests, but it can sleep four if the living room futon is used as a spare bed. If you want to experience all that the Terlingua and the Big Bend has to offer, this is the place you want to be. Take a short walk to anywhere in the Ghost Town. Drive a few minutes to the western entrance to Big Bend National Park or any of the Terlingua based adventure outfitters. Relax inside an eco-friendly home designed with lots of ghost town accents. Hang out on the private deck and enjoy the Chisos Mountain views. Sleep comfortably on a high quality mattress with fresh linens. Prepare your own meals, snacks, and drinks in the small kitchen. Enjoy live music, drinks, dining, and art at all the local venues and shops.



Walk to all the Ghost Town favorites. It's quicker to walk than drive to Starlight Theater, Espresso y Poco Mas, Earth & Fire Gallery, the famous Trading Post porch, the Boat House Bar, or the Ghost Town cemetery. It's a just few minutes by foot to Rustic Iron BBQ, Taqueria Milagro, or High Sierra Bar & Grill.



Enjoy the natural wonders of the Big Bend by heading into Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park. You'll have endless hiking, driving, sightseeing, birdwatching, and star gazing opportunities. Kick the adventure up a notch with the help of one or more of the many local adventure outfitters. River trips, horseback riding, jeep tours, ATV tours, guided hikes, mountain bike rentals. You'll be in the middle of it all.



The house has a cozy bedroom with a high quality queen size bed, a full bathroom, open concept living room, dining area, and small kitchen. The living room has a queen size futon for extra bedding. There is also an elevated deck for enjoying mountain views and watching locals and tourists. There is also a charcoal grill for outdoor cooking. Guests need to provide there own charcoal, but there is often some left by prior guests.



Spend your time relaxing, seeking adventure, or partying like a local. Come down for two night or several. No matter how long you stay, you'll wish you could stay longer. That's okay though. You can always come back.



The house is professionally managed by the Big Bend's longest serving vacation rental management company, Big Bend Vacation Rentals. As your hosts, we'll be prepared to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We treat all of our guests they way that we would want to be treated. Our goal is for you to happily recommend us to your friends and for you to come back again and again.



Interaction with Guests:

We 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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Exterior
Chisos Mining Co Motel
Terlingua
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
3.8 out of 5, Good, 113 reviews
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town have a pool?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town?

No, Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locationInteresting architectureExcellent communication with hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and Daryl and Janet with Big Bend Vacation Rentals were amazing to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect weekend getaway! This house is well equipped with everything you need o enjoy the Terlingua/Big Bend experience, from the outstanding Mountain View’s from the porch, the interior aesthetic that embodies the local vibe, the location, within easy walking distance to all of the Ghost town attractions and easy driving to Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Spirit House is a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was a gem. Everything was as advertised. Very clean and orderly. Lot of provided furnishings made it very convenient. The location was excellent for park hiking and local food and drinks. Great stay. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tara w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed. Super clean, cute and comforable place within walking distance to starlight theater, cemetery and other old town attractions. Walking to and from dinner made it so easy. Highly recommend!
Moon and evening star.
Evening visitor
He hung round a minute
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spirit House is an awesome place, great location, appointed with all you need to have a great and relaxing stay. Star gazing fantastic on the porch as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Spirit House was clean, comfortable & convenient (Great Location (literally a short block away from the Starlight Theater Restaurant), the Kitchen was terrific, well stocked with pots, pans & utensils, even had a full size oven & refrigerator.We have stayed at Eby managed properties in Terlingua for years & both the properties & hosts have always met/exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and location! Host was very fast to respond when i had a simple question. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Spirit House

Excellent location, great accommodation. would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C S H.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

We loved the house. The decor and attention to detail were great!

This was our first time visiting a desert area. We loved being able to walk to the old cemetary, ghost town and restaurants. Close to Big Bend Nat. Park where we did a lot of exploring
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Great stay

Great place in a great walkable location. It was exactly as advertised. The hosts were quick to respond to our questions. I will look for this place for my next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfect for our getaway! It was quiet and we enjoyed sitting on the porch after a day of hiking and site seeing and watching the sunrise the next day. Thank you for safe, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Loved that the house was straw bale and loved the use of available materials and reused building materials.Kitchen had everything needed for cooking meals. Great porch with views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Ghost n the wind!

Great place for Big Bend adventures to start from.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Great Stay

the House is beautiful, super clean, owners super responsive . Can't say enough about how cool Spirit House stay was. Walking distant to food and shops.Once again really clean inside, everything a person might need for a overnight or extended stay. We really enjoyed it !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Outstanding location and views!

Super comfortable with all the amenities located walking distance to Starlight Theatre and High Sierra restaurant. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Peaceful Oasis

We loved this place! It was comfortable and peaceful, and cuter than you can tell by the pictures. The light from the high windows is lovely. The location is terrific. We saw the Milky Way from the front yard every morning when we got up early to hit the trails in Big Bend before it got hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was a perfect location in Terlingua. There were 2 great restaurants within walking distance from the house. It had a coffee maker with ground coffee provided, and creamer and sweeteners. Only a short drive to Big Bend. I would stay here again any time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything needed was in our house and good condition. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Great Terlingua, TX Ghost Town Lodging

Very rustic and comfortable. just a couple of blocks from Starlight Theater and only 6 or 7 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park. Approximately 50 miles, across big bind to the US Border Crossing station to Boquillas del Carmen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has a wonderful porch to enjoy coffee in the morning, and wine, etc in the evening. The shower is large and plenty of towels. The bed was comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Explicit instructions provided for checkout. Plus sent us instructions how to get to the place, gps will not work. We hiked in Big Bend while staying at this home.
View of sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pegge H.

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

Great front porch, quirky location

Comfortable, very clean 1 BR house in Terlingua. Kitchen well-stocked for cooking at home. Very good grocery store in Study Butte. Suggest improved kitchen lighting. Pots and pans, knives, and dishes all good quality. Interesting community with a history of recreating itself as the mines closed and population dispersed. Great location for a week of hiking at Big Bend Natl Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Riley S.

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

Terlingua trip

Great location, very quite, walking distance to restaurants/bar. TV wasn’t used, but not sure if possible? needed instruction on use? The light over dining room table has broken chain, overall I would return/ recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son and I stayed at Spirit House for a week of Spring Break hiking in Big Bend. Spirit House was perfect for us; great location in Terlingua Ghost Town and very short drive to west entrance to Big Bend. The property was as-described and very clean. It had more than enough utensils to cook breakfast and pack lunches in the morning before venturing out for the day. Its location in Terlingua meant we only needed to park and then just enjoy the location in the evening.I highly recommend the food at the To Die For Food Truck and DBs Rustic BBQ. I really enjoyed a cold brew and live blues-rock at The Boat House after a day of hiking. We enjoyed the ambiance and history of The Starlight Theater (food was good here, but not as good as the other options, and not worth the 2 hour wait it seems to draw every night).After dinner, my son and I would pull the chairs into the side yard and watch the sky transition from sunset to twilight to night sky. Fantastic star gazing!The internet was high speed and made it super simple to plan the next day's adventure over sodas under the stars.I highly recommend for a traveling couple.
Night time sky
To Die For Food Truck...Loved it! Short walk and next to the ice cream truck : )
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026