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Turquoise Adirondack chairs facing a stone fire pit with a rocky landscape and distant mountains in the background.
A room with a bed, two chairs, a table, a refrigerator, and large windows with a desert view.
A container-style building with a metal roof and large windows.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a shelf with toiletries.
A stone wall with a metal structure and a door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Starlight Theatre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Barton Warnock Visitor Center
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Terlingua

This apartment places you 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Starlight Theatre. The apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Starlight Theatre - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 19 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Big Bend National Park - 23 min drive - 13.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starlight Theater - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Venga - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪High Sierra Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern

Summary:
Fossil Knob Ridge - Sierra Vista House: Relax is Style at this Ultra-Modern Container Home Near Terlingua Ghost Town

The Space:
High Clearance Vehicle Recommended due to rough and rocky roads.

Book your vacation at the ultimate modern vacation rentals in the rugged outback of the Big Bend region. In a land of endless mountain and desert vistas that is famed for ghost town ruins, rustic adobes, and Old West ranch homes, the Fossil Knob Ridge vacation rentals offer a unique contrast. The ultra-modern vacation rentals at Fossil Knob Ridge are contemporary homes built from recycled shipping containers. Yes, you read that right. These vacation rental homes are constructed from big metal boxes that were originally used for transporting cargo across the globe on trains and ocean freighters. The owner purchased them from a shipping company and converted them into contemporary and stylish living spaces. Don’t worry though, they are far more than just metal boxes with some furniture. Indeed, these homes offer the most neoteric lodging in the Terlingua area.

Fossil Knob Ridge offers six separate units. Each rental is similarly styled but each is unique in size, layout, design, furnishings, amenities, views, and occupancy level. The rentals are named after some of the local cinnabar mines that were the basis of settlement of this region in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The Cinnabar House has two king beds and sleeps up to 4. The Chisos house sleeps up to three with a king bed and a sofa. The Quicksilver, Mariscal, Buena Suerte, and Sierra Vista rentals sleep two, with a king bed in each.

THIS LISTING IS FOR THE SIERRA VISTA HOUSE AT FOSSIL KNOB RIDGE.

The Sierra Vista House is an ultra-modern home built from two recycled 20’ shipping containers. Custom designed to create a comfortable living space. Living area, dining area, bedroom and kitchen. Modern design, styling, and art are featured inside and out. Please view the photos for the best description.

Sleeps two guests. The bedroom has a king-sized bed. If you have a larger group, or simply want more space, we recommend booking multiple rentals at Fossil Knob Ridge. It is close by but faces away from the other rentals. All rentals have privacy and their own unique views.

Each of the Fossil Knob Ridge Rentals are on the electric grid for reliable and ample electric power. All are fully air-conditioned and heated and have modern electric appliances. Potable water is trucked in and stored in holding tanks for your use. There is plenty of water available but trucking it in is expensive. We ask that you conserve it, but not so much as to compromise your comfort.

Located just one-mile northwest of the world famous Terlingua Ghost Town and twenty miles northwest of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. Fossil Knob Ridge overlooks the Ghost Town and has breathtaking mountain views, including the Chisos Mountains and into Mexico.
Relax inside or on the shaded patio. Explore the fossil strewn 20-acre property. Drive or walk (it’s a long but enjoyable walk in good weather) into the Ghost Town to explore the historic ruins, dine, drink, enjoy live music, or hang out with local and travelers from around the globe. If you play an instrument or sing, join in on an impromptu jam, session on the porch of the old trading post. Drive into Big Bend Nation Park or Big Bend Ranch State park for endless outdoor adventures. Book a river trip, jeep tour, horseback ride, mountain bike rental, guided hike, or guided hunt. Enjoy a controlled campfire. Marvel at the night skies. Watch the stunning sunrises and sunsets. Do as much or as little as you like. Then, come back again and do even more or even less.

Guest Access:
A key code is provided after the reservation is confirmed and paid. Guests are welcome to let themselves in and make themselves at home upon arrival at or after the check-in time.

Interaction with Guests:
We manage several properties and live several miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messaging. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. The apartment also includes a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this apartment?

This apartment is located in Terlingua, close to Starlight Theatre.

Is there parking available at Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a kitchen in each apartment plus a mountain view and a kitchen in some.

Does Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Does Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern have connecting rooms available?

No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern?

Yes, every apartment at Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Fossil Knob Ridge -Sierra Vista: Ultra Modern Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Clean and pleasant inside, quiet area with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Fossil Knob Ridge was Great! Our host had everything we needed at the rental. A fully equipped kitchen, which we used almost daily, all bathroom necessities and a beautiful outdoor area with chairs, table, fire pit and grill. But most of all, those windows. Big large windows overlooking nothing but mountains and the sunset. Our host were great. The packet they provided and direction that were given were spot on. Thanks for creating such a wonderful place that put us so close to nature, Big Bend NP and the small west Texes town of Terlingua.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carenna L.

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

Beautiful

The place was not only clean and very nice the views were incredible! Wonderful place to relax, unwind and, make memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa R.

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

Amazing Experience

Check-in process and instructions were thorough and easy. The property and views were even better than anticipated. The location was fantastic, especially if you plan on going to Big Bend. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes C.

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

Milky Way Perfection!

Loved the cabin, it had EVERYTHING we needed for a 2 night stay under the stars. The best reveal was arriving late at night and awakening the next morning to the canyon stretched out in front of us for miles...that was completely unexpected and very much a surprise! We timed a new moon so that finally, we both could check off from our bucket list seeing the Mily Way in all of it's glory. What an amazing trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time at Fossil Knob! For our NYE trip to Big Bend our priorities were great views, a peaceful setting, and a bit of luxury. Our expectations were met and exceeded. The property is a collection of renovated shipping containers that contain all of the amenities of a typical vacation rental (hot water, a small kitchen, linens, etc.) set against the backdrop of the Terlingua dessert. It is isolated in the right ways while also being proximate to fun activities in the Ghost Town and a mere 45 minutes from the state and national parks. Sierra Vista, our unit, had as of writing this review, an exceptional unobstructed view of the surrounding hills and sunsets. Large windows on the West side allow as much natural light in as you can handle. The A/C works well, the bathroom is functional and cozy, and the kitchen has everything you need to prepare decent meals for up to two people. Check in instructions, though lengthy and very particular, were thorough and clear. The price of this rental is a good bit higher than most in the area but makes up for it with redeemable character and class. This is probably not a good option for those looking for a rugged or budget-friendly West Texas experience, but it suited our needs just fine. It is a comfortable and romantic location to chillax or to launch your Big Bend adventures. Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zach S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025