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Property grounds
Living area
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Santa Elena Canyon
  • Many Stones
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Big Bend National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Terlingua

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Many Stones and Big Bend Library. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Big Bend Library - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 54 min drive - 39.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪India's Cafe and Sweets - ‬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.

A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!

Experience Chihuahuan Desert living like a local! 34’ Fifth Wheel RV with 2 slideouts. Air conditioned and under large shade structure. Fenced/gated yard for privacy. Fully furnished kitchen. Linens and bedding provided. WiFi and phone. Firepit available in property.
Below famous Nine Point Mesa, on Texas Mountain Trail. Gateway to Big Bend. ¼ Mile to Little Burro Country Store and Pavilion. 56.5 miles south of Alpine; 25 miles north of Big Bend National Park.

CATS ARE ON PROPERTY WITH ACCESS TO STORAGE UNDER THE UNIT FOR DESERT CRITTER CONTROL. THEY ARE ON FULL TIME DUTY. THEY DO NOT ENTER THE TRAILER.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a private yard, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Pam Gordon

Languages

English

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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
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

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
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Terlingua, close to Many Stones.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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 A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

Yes, every accommodation at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! comes with a balcony.

A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway place

We enjoyed our stay. Nice views. The camper had everything we needed. We especially liked the outside seating area. Our only real complaint is that it is located farther from Terlingua (25 minutes) and Big Bend (40 minutes) than we thought. This can be good or bad depending on what you are looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Get Away

We enjoyed the remoteness but it was centrally located for our purpose. We enjoyed the dark skies, the sun rise and sun set.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

The location is amazing. The views both at night and during the dawn/dusk times are worth being away from town. The RV is really all anyone would want for a couple. Be aware that the layout of the RV has steps that are a challenge for anyone with any walking disabilities. Everything else is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike P.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in the desert!

Comfortable place close to terlingua, and BBNP! Really great views of the sky at night. Clean and comfortable, great internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway in the desert

The property is great, especially if you are accustomed to staying in an RV. The indoor and outdoor spaces are comfortable and inviting with amazing views of the sunrise over the mountains. The kitchen space is clean and stocked well enough to prepare most meals. Everything works as it should. The only downside to our experience was a pretty noticeable odor during our stay. At first it just seemed like the kind of smell you notice the first time visiting someone's house, but over the course of the three nights we stayed it seemed to become a stronger odor. I can not fault the owner because we did not contact them regarding the smell since it didn't really affect our stay. It was honestly not even that noticeable until the second or third night. Overall, it is a great property and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has been in an RV or can read and follow simple directions for using appliances and the like.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bend Adventure

The camper was exactly as described. We enjoyed the peaceful and quiet evenings on the patio. Did not use the stove or oven but we did use the outdoor gas grill. The propane heater worked great to take off the morning chill.Would stay here again without hesitation.Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bend Trip

A great quiet place near the highway with a straight shot to Big Bend National Park. Enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for stargazing

Location was easy to find in the day but we could see having difficulty arriving the first time after dark. The location was peaceful and quiet and perfect for stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Vicki F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dark Skies and an Old Trailer

I wasn’t expecting luxury but it would have been nice if everything in the trailer worked. We followed directions and had no trouble finding it. The trailer was wide open so no need to locate the key right away. All doors and windows were open letting in a white coating of dust over everything. We were hoping to grill out since we spent $30 replacing an empty propane tank but the outside lights didn’t work and it was too dark to see what we were doing. We cooked dinner inside but there were no lights in the kitchen area making it difficult. The next day a cold front had us lighting a propane heater inside the trailer that was provided because the central heater doesn’t work. We had to open up the windows because the smell of gas was so strong. No carbon monoxide detector so turned it off to get a few hours of sleep. We did notify the property manager by leaving a message at the local store. Not sure what they could have done really. I think the trailer needs an overhaul. Anyway we checked out a day early because it was so uncomfortable and wanted a good meal and a safe night sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hhperformancehorses

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful host!

We had the best time! It was wonderful to have the Little Burro Country Store close by. I loved how remote it felt and yet how close it was to services in Terlingua. The place was well appointed, clean, and beautiful. Everyone involved in hosting was gracious and kind. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I slept more sound here than I have in years due to the quiet and dark. The beds were very comfortable, including the pull out sofa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Desert Getaway

Nice place very private would stay there again. Peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Convenient location. It was clean and semi private. It is about 20 miles to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glaston F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Big Bend Winter Escape

This was the perfect place for my winter Big Bend getaway. The place is comfortable and accurately described. Don't let the distance from the park fool you; it is an easy beautiful drive into and out of the park. The host was friendly and accessible. DO follow the directions and arrive by day the first time. Once you've found it, you'll have no problems finding it at night after a long day in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very private desert property. Its not big on amenities. What it offers is a beautiful view of the night skies. A nice fire pit and plenty of solitude. We arrived on motorcycles and with the help of goggle earth it wasn't too difficult to find. We rode all day and sat around the campfire at night. Other than the occasional traveler passing by on the 118 we saw nobody. Theres a little general store nearby that closes promptly at 6:30. If you want to separate the kids from their cell phones and gadgets this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaylen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Desert Stay

This place was perfect for our girls trip. The RV was the perfect size for us. We make smores and sausage on the fire. The sky at night was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri J G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little cozy place

One of very few places that let you have a campfire!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Secluded, so you can see lots of stars. Great porch area to view the surrounding scenery. Comfortable RV.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G., Wylie, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for solitude and closeness to Big Bend

I had a great solitary trip to this area and had a nice stay in the 5th wheel. This property is exactly as pictured and described. Nothing is close in the area, but this property is a great out-of- the-way home base to jump off and explore all that this gorgeous area of TX has to offer. Would definitely work for a couple. I spent most of my time on the patio with the beautiful view of the mountains. Patio has plenty of shade from early afternoon through evening. Highly recommend! PS: The directions offered by the owner are detailed and precise. I had ZERO issues finding the property. Definitely arrive during daytime. Google Earth is your friend. 1 minute of research will give you visual help in identifying how far from Little Burro Country Story it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Virginia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Directions to property

Very difficult to find with online directions. Even though we had printed off the direc9and allowed 2 hrs before dark, we could not find the fate with the given directions. Owner eventually found us driving up and down to every gate after 3 hours of searching! Owner provided a landline inside unit in case we needed to reach her. We had not loaded her phone no , presuming it was on the directions. Our fault! and could not get wifi in the area, to look up the property to find it! The motel wifi , 5 miles south, could not bring it up either with their poor wifi signal, and so couldn't help us! Suggest directions say, load google maps with the given coordinates for the property, BEFORE leaving Your departure point. Also phone no! (There is little to no wifi on the road south from Alpine as sated on present directions) Directions should say gate is just approx 400 yes south of store. The property highway number should be on the directions too! Gate has skeleton of horned cattle afixed to gate. Number of property is ...-----.. and is on a wooden post in front of and to left side of gate. Directions should include telephone no of owner (only answered when owner has wifi). Tel no of store could also be included and suggestion to go to store before dark if lost. (Store is closed at night and has no lights!) There are no blue lights on the gate post!!!! Only 1 faint solar light on 1 side. Only visible in pitch dark. Trailer is lit up at night with a string of bright blue lights along deck railing. Approx 400 yds in from road. (That info would have really helped us) Hope that helps future guests! Be aware property is very old, lights are poor, kitchen lights dont work (so bring a battery lamp of good flashlight. Stove clicker to light propane burner does not work, so unless you have matches, you will be unable to cook on stove! Good VERY hot water but poor pressure, enough for short shower to save water. Bed comfortable. Property needs a deep clean and some modernising. Propane heater in living room heats unit well but has to be turned off now and again as bedroom gets too warm! It was several degrees below zero Celsius at night, but we stayed warm. Unfortunately too cold to make use of outside sitting areas. Property is about 30 mins drive from Big Bend entrance. 45 mins from main visitor Center inside the park. Scenic drive to gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

We were looking for stars and we found them. The stark beauty of the desert and the quiet were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022