⭐️ Spacious 2,400 sq. ft. home + 125 private acres
⭐️ 10 mins to Big Bend National Park & Ghost Town
⭐️ Unmatched seclusion
⭐️ Fully stocked kitchen + coffee
⭐️ Wraparound deck with panoramic mountain views
⭐️ BBQ grill & fire pit
⭐️ Cozy lounge & reading room
⭐️ 2 King Suites + Bunk Room
⭐️ 4 full bathrooms
⭐️ Smart TV
⭐️ Washer & dryer
⭐️ Fast WiFi
⭐️ Ample parking + circle drive
⭐️ Darkest skies in the lower 48
⭐️ Wildlife: mule deer, javelina, coyotes, aoudad & birds
Willow Mountain Ridge. A 2,400 sq. ft. modern home on 125 private acres at the base of Willow Mountain. Ten minutes to Big Bend National Park and Terlingua Ghost Town. Secluded, with panoramic mountain views.
Willow Mountain rises about 700 feet off the back deck. Unspoiled desert around the house. Easy drive to the park and town without giving up privacy.
The space
Main level: open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen and coffee, two dining tables, lounge, reading nook, full bath, expansive covered deck.
Lower level: two King Suites with private baths, bunk room with four twins (two twin-over-twin bunks) and a private bath, TV room with Smart TV, full-size washer and dryer, covered patio facing the bluffs.
Outside: wraparound decks, lower patio, BBQ grill, county-approved fire ring. Circle drive and ample parking.
Before you book
Sleeps 8. Everyone on the property must be listed on the reservation.
Check-in 4:00 p.m. / check-out 10:00 a.m. Central.
Self check-in with a keyless code sent before arrival.
Early check-in or late check-out by request only (fees apply).
Phones here can lock onto a Mexico tower and fall back one hour, set your phone to Central Time so you are not late to check-out.
The entrance is steep compacted dirt. Most vehicles with decent ground clearance do fine. 4x4 is not required, but it helps after rain. Low-clearance and small cars have had trouble. Message us if you are unsure about your vehicle.
This house is on a well and septic. Tap small faucet at the kitchen is RO-filtered well water. Bring extra drinking water.
Short showers. Flush toilet paper only.
Dark-sky property, use minimal outdoor lighting at night.
Game cameras are on ranch feeders, troughs, main game trails, driveways, and the exterior entrance walkway. No cameras inside the home.
Land & fire
You can walk the ranch dirt roads on foot. Stay at least 15 feet from cliffs, arroyos, and drop-offs. No rock climbing. Do not collect rocks, plants, or firewood.
The fire ring is approved for small campfires. Bring your own firewood. Do not leave a fire unattended. No fires when it is windy. Put it fully out when you are done. Grills stay on flat ground, at least 20 feet from the house.
Wildlife
This is working Chihuahuan Desert. You may see mule deer, javelina, coyotes, aoudad, rabbits, lizards, and birds. Less common: black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and desert bighorn. Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and other desert wildlife live here too.
Do not feed or approach wildlife.
Pets
Dogs 10 lbs and under only. Larger dogs scratch the hardwood unless nails are properly trimmed and we approve them in advance. Cats are not allowed.
Pets, including ESAs, should be listed when you book. The pet fee is added at booking. More than one pet: message us first. An undeclared animal can end the stay plus a $500 fee.
No pets on beds or furniture. Crate pets if left indoors alone. Leash outdoors. Pick up after your dog. Do not leave pet food outside.
Guest count and pet count must be accurate at booking. Message us before arrival if either number changes. Extra guests and undeclared pets change the rate and can end the stay.
Maximum occupancy is 8. Everyone on the property must be listed on the reservation. No extra guests without prior approval.
The road in is compacted dirt with a steep incline. 4WD or high clearance is recommended.
Check-in is at 4:00 pm.
Check-out is 10:00 a.m. Central.
To see if an early check-in or late check-out is available for purchase, text us ahead of time. Do not assume it is included. Unapproved late check-out may be billed as an extra night.
-Phones here can lock onto a Mexico tower and fall back one hour. Set the phone to Central Time so you are not an hour late.
Water and septic
This house is on a well and a septic system. The small kitchen faucet is RO-filtered well water. Still plan to bring drinking water. Short showers. Do not run water you are not using. Flush toilet paper only.
Pets
Pets must be listed on the reservation when you book.
-An undeclared pet can end the stay. There is also a $500 fee.
-Pick up after pets.
-Dogs are not allowed on beds or furniture.
-Crate pets if they are left indoors alone.
-Leash and control pets outdoors at all times.
-You are responsible for pet damage and for keeping pets away from wildlife. Coyotes, snakes, javelina, bears, and mountain lions can injure or kill a pet.
Safety & Property Respect
-Stay near the house. No hiking or climbing on bluffs.
-No collecting rocks, plants, or firewood from the property.
-Do not approach within 15 feet of cliffs, arroyos, or drop-offs.
- Be alert for uneven terrain, cacti, snakes, and other wildlife.
-Follow our dark sky ordinance, use minimal lighting at night.
-No smoking or vaping indoors.
-Provide your own firewood. Fires must be fully extinguished when you are done. Do not leave a fire unattended. No fires when it is windy or during a burn ban.
- No discharging of fireworks, firearms, or confetti (confetti cleanup fee: $100).
- No Hunting.
- No ATV use on property or on surrounding private property.
-Outdoor BBQ cooking equipment must be on flat ground, 20+ feet from structures. Fully extinguish heat sources after use.
-Heat / weather / roads: Summer heat exceeds 100°F. Flash flooding can close low-water crossings even when it is not raining at the house. Do not drive through running water.
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Desert wildlife
This is a working Chihuahuan Desert ranch, not a landscaped yard. Rattlesnakes, scorpions, centipedes, spiders, javelina, coyotes, and (rarely) mountain lions and black bears live on and around the property.
-Do not feed, approach, or corner wildlife. Do not leave food, trash, grills, or coolers outside overnight. Javelina and coyotes will come onto the porch for either. Use the exterior trash bins provided.
-Shake out shoes, towels, and outdoor cushions before you use them. Check bedding if it has been near a door that was left open.
-Use a flashlight after dark. Do not reach under steps, firewood, rocks, and furniture.
-Do not kill or move a snake. Stay back and text us. We will handle it.
-Close doors and screens. Do not prop the door open. Critters will walk in.
-Keep children in sight outdoors. No running ahead on trails, arroyos, or the property edge.
-You assume the risk of being in undeveloped desert. We are not a guided park tour.
• No Commercial Photography or Events without prior approval.
•Bringing an RV that is self sufficient? Run these details by us for a custom quote.
•No Subletting
•Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Central.
•For a medical emergency, call 911 first, then us. There is no hospital in Terlingua.
•You pay for damage, extra cleaning, and losses caused by your group, visitors, or pets.
•Illegal activity can end the stay with no refund.
• This 125 acre lot sits within the owners thousand acre wild game preserve. There are game cameras throughout the ranch that monitor the feeders, troughs and main game trails. Additionally there is a camera on the driveways and exterior entrance walkway. No cameras are inside the home or living spaces.
• Power, water, internet, and other amenities can go out. Outages are common out here and are not a refund.
Booking this stay means you have read and agree to these rules. Breaking them can mean extra charges or ending the stay with no refund.
