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The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape.

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a large sliding door featuring a mural of cowboys on horseback, a red chair, a bed, and a small table with a cup.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a door.
An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill, a wooden table, and two chairs.
A single-story building with a flat roof and a covered porch area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alpine

This vacation home places you 25 mi (40.3 km) from Big Bend National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 23 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Big Bend Library - 30 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Big Bend National Park - 31 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 39 min drive - 33.1 miles
  • Starlight Theatre - 39 min drive - 33.1 miles

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape.

Historical frontier/western lodging, next to the Old Frontier Dance Hall which is under construction to reopen. Open kitchen, dining, and living area, one bedroom with a king sized bed, and one full bathroom with bathtub/shower combo. Inside you will find themed murals painted by a local artist! Outside you will be able to enjoy a wrap-around porch with a grill and outdoor seating.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a phone, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

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

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

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

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 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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens Terlingua
The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a mountain view in some house, as well as a firepit.

Does The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ?

Yes, every house at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place. Nice area, not to far from park and host is excellent. Recommend staying here. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely location for our visit to Big Bend. It’s right off the main road, and felt like our home away from home. We did note that we needed to bring potable water once we booked the place and had appropriate water containers for our couple of days there. The place is super cute and we’d recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy y.

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

Little Oasis

If you are looking for a quite get away this is the place. Its 21.5 miles from Terlingua just off 183. Great location. My family and I loved staying here. It was clean , easy to get to and great for star gazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacky W.

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

Spacious and comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was really comfortable and included everything we would need for our 2 night stay. I really loved the decor. It was very colorful and truely out of this world. We would definitely stay there again. Also it is easy to find if you use the instructions given.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B E.

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

Great desert getaway

Great place to stay to visit Big Bend. The house was fun and funky. It’s new and clean and has everything you need. The owners were always quick to respond to questions. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porches looking at the night sky. Internet worked well inside when we were there. The property is about 30 miles from the park. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great Place to Stay

The description and photos of the property are very accurate. The place was very clean with an open concept, and more than enough room for the two of us. Internet worked inside and on the porch during our stay. Nice remote location, so bring food, and drinking water. Really enjoyed sitting on the porch in the nice, quiet evenings, and looking at the stars at night. Beautiful country. Only 20 or so minutes to Terilingua and just a little more to Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel R.

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

Quirky and convenient basecamp

Host was responsive and helpful when we inquired about sleeping accomodation for third person advertised, as the third adult in our party could not sleep comfortably on the sofa, and she provided a futon mattress which worked quite well. She also helped us light the gas fire place. Location is quiet, convenient to the park entrance and grocery, functional kitchen, washer/dryer. Made an ideal and cozy base camp, prior to backpacking trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn O.

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

Good location and spacious

We stayed here over spring break and really enjoyed it. Very spacious 1 bedroom barndominium type accommodation. We had 2 adults and a 10 year old girl. We slept in the king size bed and she slept on the couch. You could put 2 kids on the couch easily. You've got everything you need running water and cold AC and Wifi. Full kitchen (no dishwasher) and grill on the porch. It is 20 minutes from park entrance so that did add to the drive but not a huge deal. Plus you save a little bit of money that way. The property manager was quick to respond. Clean and no problems at all. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Audrey T.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Middle of no-where Texas

We stayed at this property while we explored Big Bend National Park. It was difficult to find as there was NO house number on the property, even though we followed the directions given to us by the host. We definitely overpaid for this property in which we felt like we were camping as we were constantly improvising to get by, especially in the kitchen. Other things: Smoke detector was taken down and was without battery Many lightbulbs were burned out. We ended up changing several ourselves. Only a miniature pot to cook with No lids for frying pans Broken screen door handle Spotty internet Grill was so dirty we couldn't use it NO CELL coverage in this part of Texas so a land line should be standard for emergencies. We've rented properties all over the world and this one, by far, was most disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a Nice Place

This location worked for our week vacation in Big Bend. It’s a bit of a drive each day so plan accordingly. The listing indicates a washer and dryer and that was one of the reasons for booking this location. We wanted to pack light and be able to do laundry, especially our hiking clothes. Not until after we booked and paid did we find out that the washer and dryer are not for guest use. This should be taken off the amenities list so future guests know when searching for a place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan R.

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

The Stars at Night are Big and Bright….

Beautiful stars and sunrises are such a great part of your stay here! We heard the coyotes at night, so we really felt “out there”. The property is remote and peaceful with very cool decor, including some unique repurposed pieces. The high ceilings give it a very open feel. We had easy access to kayaking, zip-lining, and hiking at the state park. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. You are in the desert, so plan and pack accordingly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great Stay

Accurate photos and description - a great open living arrangement with quirky decor about 20-25 minutes from Terlingua, and only a few minutes more to Big Bend. The patio was great in the evenings and a small fire pit available for use. Owing to the remoteness, it's fairly quiet other than the road, but also means you should come with food and charcoal (including drinking water - water on site is not potable). The setup is great for 2 people, but can definitely fit more if the hosts allow. Would highly recommend for a quaint desert retreat that's close enough for convenience, but far enough away for the solitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

Frontier Adventure

If you are ready for a frontier adventure, this is the place for you! Located on a remote stretch of Highway 118, 27 miles north of the western entrance to Big Bend National Park, and 25 miles north of the village of Terlingua, this property will give you access to magnificent scenery, brilliant night skies and surreal stillness and quiet. You may even feel that you have stepped back in time to the wild west! The one bedroom unit is spacious with high ceilings and eclectic western décor. Pam and Valerie, the host/owners were very accommodating and helpful. Check out "The Little Burro", the country store nearby, for things you forgot, but plan and pack well as prices are high and provisions limited in the area. Remember your passport if you plan to enter Mexico (you can take a rowboat across the Rio Grande to a small village from inside the Park). So open your eyes in wonder and have fun exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022