This vacation home places you within a 5-minute drive of Many Stones and within a 15-minute drive of Big Bend Library. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Big Bend National Park - 12 min drive - 11.8 miles
Starlight Theatre - 15 min drive - 14.2 miles
Big Bend Ranch State Park - 24 min drive - 26.5 miles
Restaurants
Chili Pepper Cafe - 8 min drive
El Gordo’s Grill - 7 min drive
Big Bend Cafe - 8 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.
Rancho Mula Oso PLUS Bunkhouse: Unparalleled Outdoor Space
Summary: Rancho Mula Oso: Spacious and Relaxing Terlingua Vacation Rental Home PLUS a Detached Bunkhouse Trailer. • Fantastic Views, Large Porches & Patios • Relax Outside Comfortable Deck Furniture • Large Kitchen and Living Room • Large TVs in Living Room and Main House Bedrooms • Detached Bunkhouse Trailer for Extra Space • Covered Parking, Books, Artifacts & Art
The Space: PET FEE MAY APPLY. Dog Fee: $200 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed. This may be added after booking if not included in original quote.
This spacious Terlingua vacation rental home near Big Bend National Park has excellent mountain views, lots of room inside and out, and easy access to area attractions.
Outdoor Comfort and Enjoyment: Since you didn’t travel to the Big Bend to sit inside, let’s talk about the outdoor space first. A large fire ring with relaxing chairs. A front porch that is open to the star-filled skies. At split-level, covered rear porch for grilling, outdoor dining, and relaxed seating. A sky view deck extending from the rear porch with comfortable lounges for enjoying the dark skies. A detached deck about 100’ away from the house with lounges for a bit of distance from the rest of the group.
Hammock patio with several hammocks for watching the skies or catching some ZZZZZs.
Indoor Comfort and Space: The comfortable three-bedroom home has large living room, full kitchen, and dining room. The master suite has a king bed and private bath with a shower and a garden tub. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twins. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo.
Bunk House for Extra Space: The nearby bunk house has a full bed and a twin bunk bed, kitchenette, and bathroom with shower.
The owners have Native American artifacts, an expansive rock collection, and locally inspired art displayed throughout the house.
Views include Christmas Mountains, Hen Egg Mountain, numerous rock formations, and many other hills and mountains.
Water and feed is provided for the abundant wildlife. Sit out on the front or back porches or patios and enjoy the fantastic views while watching birds, quail, mule deer, aoudads, lizards, and lots of other wildlife. Enjoy the sights and smells of the desert plant life such as ocotillo, several varieties of flowering cactus, creosote, agave, sotol, yuccas, wildflowers, and native grasses. Take a walk around the property for a closer look at the desert.
At night, turn off the lights and be amazed by the Big Bend night skies. Cook out on the gas grill while enjoying total solitude and privacy.
Inside the house, enjoy all modern comforts, including central air and heat, full kitchen, two baths, three comfortable bedrooms, cozy dining area, spacious living room, satellite TV in the living room and master bedroom, wireless internet, and a full sized washer and dryer.
Rancho Mula Oso is an ideal vacation property. Hang out in comfort inside or outside. Enjoy the remote property with desert plant, wildlife, and views. You'll never have to leave the property. But, you'll probably want to check out Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande River, Terlingua Ghost Town, or just enjoy a scenic drive. Do as much or as little as you like. Either way, you will want to come back.
Due to concerns from neighbors and potential liability, we must prohibit discharge of any firearms on the property for any reason.
Guest Access: The whole house, bunkhouse, and the acreage is exclusively yours.
The Neighborhood: Just a few minutes from the 118 entrance to BBNP or the Terlingua Ghost Town.
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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
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
• Children allowed
• Up to two dogs allowed with a pet fee.
• No Events or Parties Allowed
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Terlingua, close to Many Stones.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Rancho Mula Oso PLUS Bunkhouse: Unparalleled Outdoor Space good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Does Rancho Mula Oso PLUS Bunkhouse: Unparalleled Outdoor Space have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Are there rooms with balconies at Rancho Mula Oso PLUS Bunkhouse: Unparalleled Outdoor Space?
Yes, every accommodation at Rancho Mula Oso PLUS Bunkhouse: Unparalleled Outdoor Space comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
Rancho Mula Oso PLUS Bunkhouse: Unparalleled Outdoor Space Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Renée L.
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second stay at this property. The outside is amazing for star gazing plenty of outdoor furniture to relax and enjoy the stars.Inside is nice, clean, spacious and comfortable. I would definitely stay there again. Host is great and prompt with answers to any questions you may have.
Renée L.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christy J.
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Christy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Omar G.
Apr 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Great stay. Good for large groups and very close to the National Park, making the commute a breeze. Plenty of seating areas outside to watch the stars! Highly recommend if you need lots of beds!
Omar G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renée L.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful skies!
We had a group of 5. Very comfortable stay. The beds are comfortable. Nice and cleanThe outdoor areas are great. Enjoyed sitting outside at night to look at the stars.Have plans to visit again soon.