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Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alpine, TX
  • Big Bend National Park
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center
    ‪93 min drive‬
  • Santa Elena Canyon
    ‪100 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023

Summary:
Texas Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Texas Spirit. Everything is Bigger: Big skies, Big views, Big Bend!
• Southwestern Adobe Texas Themed Home
• Two Bedrooms with King-size Beds
• Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Two Full Baths
• Large Porch with Stunning Mountain Views
• Full Size Washer and Dryer
• Dogs Welcome. Fenced yard. Maximum 2 dogs. $200 fee.

The Space:
Texas Home Sweet Home is a custom built adobe home on 40 acres. The home is decorated in a Texas theme and features all the comforts of home.

Relax on the huge covered front rock porch. Enjoy the well-appointed kitchen with lots of storage or relax in the living room. Sit down at the dining table and enjoy eating, talking or playing a game with family and friends.

Texas Home Sweet Home was originally built in 1975 and was subsequently gutted (other than the adobe walls) and rebuilt by a builder and his son in 2001. The builder had a love for the natural rocks (including petrified wood) from the Terlingua area and incorporated them into the beautiful rock wall and rock pillars that grace the house, as well as the front stone porch (look for the fossils). The house is decorated with Texas Flair.

The house features two large bedrooms, each with a king size bed. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans, standard kitchen wares, fridge, dishwasher, gas oven and range, microwave, blender, slow cooker, and more. The dining room has a large table that is great not only for meals, but for playing cards or the many games that the owners have provided. In the living room, you will find a gas fired fireplace (gas logs) and a smart TV for streaming using the basic free option or your subscriptions. The two bathrooms are more than ample with the main bath featuring a tub/shower as well as washer and dryer.

Outside is a Texas Sized front rock porch that you will be sure to enjoy. Sit out on the rocking chairs and relax, or set up the picnic table and enjoy a meal outdoors, gather around the firepit and tell stories, or star gaze, or just take in the views of the surrounding mountains.

Bring your dogs. Texas Home has a fenced yard with shade and pet friendly interior. Two dogs maximum. A pet fee of $200 will be charged.

The word Texas comes from the Caddo Indian word teyshas meaning friend. Fittingly, we are delighted to open this home to new friends. 

You are welcome to make some wonderful memories here!

Interaction with Guests:
We manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through your reservation app. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.

Property manager

Janet Eby
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
• Children allowed • No Events or Parties Allowed

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Alpine

Located in Alpine, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Many Stones is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Panther Junction Visitor Center.
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Alpine, TX

What's nearby

  • Big Bend Library - 52 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 56 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 93 min drive - 73.7 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 100 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 100 min drive - 78.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023 located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Many Stones, Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Persimmon Gap Visitor Center and Maravillas Creek are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Texas Home

A very nice place to enjoy a unique landscape. We staged there for 3 days in Big Bend National Park. The house had everything we needed. The owners were on top of every communication and provided very detailed directions and instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zabette W.

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

Great house

House was great for our group! Porch was perfect for sunrises with coffee and sunsets with a cold drink and we enjoyed having space for us to spread out and relax. The dark skies were DARK and beautiful. The house was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. It’s located a bit outside the town of Terlingua and if you are not used to country roads, the 13 miles off main road to house may seem long.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Terlingua Home Perfect location

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Terlingua home. It is spacious and was very clean! I just couldn't ever get the wifi to work for my phone, but we didn't really need it as we were only there in the evenings. The location is excellent for Big Bend National Park, Terlingua/Study Butte, and Alpine. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

A great visit to Big Bend!

A great stay - everything as advertised!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
loved the ole Texas feel about it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

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

Bi bend visit

Very nice and roomy house in remote location, great for stargazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Quiet

This property was nice and the house was very clean and comfortable. If you’re looking to get away from it all in a remote spot, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great place!

House was perfect. Stocked with everything we could need and was very clean. Location had nice views and so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jon S.

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

Big Bend Trip

We stayed 3 nights while visiting Terlingua & Big Bend. A few minors things to fix around the place and the road to the house is very rough at the end. Overall, it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

secluded paradise

wonderful, spacious home in Terlingua Ranch area. We loved the fully functional kitchen, outdoor grill, and comfortable beds. Quiet, clean, lots of hot water, beautiful surrounding area and views. Easy to find. Exceptional service from Janet!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cherry M.

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

Immersed in the Big Bend Experience

We spent five nights at Texas Home Sweet Home and could not have been more pleased. There are other lodging options nearer or within the park but our experiences with everything from porch sitting and the fire pit to night sky watching and the Terlingua Ranch pool made it worth the drive. We felt like locals instead of tourists. The tips from the host for provisioning the cabin were spot on and the Wi-Fi worked flawlessly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louisa B., Houston, TX

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

Excellent base for Big Bend exploration

This property was as-advertised, clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Since it is about 30 miles from Terlingua, we headed out early for each day's expeditions, both in the national park and the surrounding areas, and returned in the late afternoons to relax, and enjoy the solitude and gorgeous sunsets while cooking dinner, listening to music, and playing cards. We had good communication with the property managers, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

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

Great stay!!!

Everything was perfect. I agree with several other reviewers concerning the distance away from the park(s) being somewhat an issue. BUT... we knew it and planned accordingly. The views from the front porch were awesome (mountains and stars). We would definitely consider a 2nd stay at this lovely home if returning to Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Kiran G.

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

Middle of no where

Thank you for having us, Place was very neat...with in no time we felt like our own home. Kitchen and kitchen ware was erfect, We cooked all our meals..Only regeret, we could't grill as the light outside didnt work and we didnt want to take risk grilling in the dark..Other than that we enjoyed the stay. Thanks again. ~ Kiran
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Big Bend Family Trip with Toddler

The house was much bigger than we expected! Great for 2 families or couples since rooms are on opposite sides of the house. The rooms are big and we appreciated the comfortable king size bed. We had plenty of room to have our toddler on his air mattress next to our bed. The fire pit was a huge hit! We spent every night out by it and brought our reclining lounge chairs to enjoy the millions of stars after the fire went out. The road to get to the Texas Home is easy to access and drive on. It’s only a short distance of gravel that any car could handle. The check in process was a breeze. We didn’t see the updated wifi password and had no water when we arrived, but they have a land line with provided phone numbers so we were able to easily call and get both issues resolved immediately. Big Bend Vacation Rentals was wonderful to work with. My only “complaint” is the showers didn’t feel clean which was probably the only thing I really wanted super clean coming in from hiking. Hopefully, they consider this for the future, but it wouldn’t deter me from recommending. Comparable to other places, this home was truly underrated due to its size and the property. We fell in love with it and our toddler loved exploring it. We would definitely book here again! Thanks for a wonderful stay and the unforgettable family memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Belia V.

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

nice clean house. enjoyed our stay

Owner emailed good information. As previous review weeds needs to be trimmed to see if any critters . there is no local TV. take your apple tv if u want to see TV , Watch out for 2 large dogs that live across the street ( they wouldn’t let us out of car till the owner called them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Comfy and Cozy

Super clean house! Beautiful night sky views and everything we needed to make our stay a good one! Mattresses extremely comfy and neighborhood is super quiet! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Tranquility

Property was exactly as it appeared inside. Wonderful front porch we enjoyed every morning. Needs a little upkeep but we were here during the off season. Property nice parts awesome. Need to get away from the turbulence of the world. Come here. You are a good distance from what the general public calls civilization for example MacDonalds, cell phone service ( sporadic) there is internet so you won’t die. All in all a wonderful place. Check out Lajitas and both the National and state parks!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Lovely stay in Terlingua

It was a lovely stay and the place exceeded our expectations. We loved the view of the sunsets and sunrises over the Chisos mountains and watching the stars at night. It’s very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Texarkana, TX

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

Big Bend Vacation Rentals

We enjoyed our stay. The house was just perfect for us and the area was so quiet and peaceful. The stars put on a great show each night.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Art D.

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

Amazing views!

Our group enjoyed our time at Texas Sweet Texas. We spent most of our time hiking in the Big Bend National Park. It was refreshing to come back, wash the trail dust off, and relax on the comfortable, Texas size furniture. We all slept well!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark F.

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

Great Time

Great experience. Been to this area several times - but never rented a house. Having our own, private place to stay made it extra special.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

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

Perfect for star gazing!

Loved the lack of light pollution allowing for spectacular views of the stars. Was able to take pictures of the stars, Milky Way, and even some shooting stars with my iphone. Really enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect for two couples. Already planning our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobby T., Fort Worth, TX

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

Remote with amazing views

Our stay went well. Property managers/owners very responsive. House is clean and comfortable. It is a very remote location, but also in the middle of all the sights and activities in the area. We had an assume time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

Pepa's Place

We chose this location because our friend (Jason), who we stayed with was the grandson of the man how built the house. Jason spend a summer down there helping with the construction. We just happened across this listing and decided it was meant to be. Our weekend was spent with wonderful stories of the building process and Pepa (his grandfather). It was a fantastic trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Janet Eby

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests