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Soul of the Desert

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Entry to ALMA 2
Exterior shot of ALMA 2
ALMA 2 at night with the stars
ALMA 2 at night with more stars
kitchen, dinning and living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alpine, TX
  • Big Bend National Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center
    ‪94 min drive‬
  • Santa Elena Canyon
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Soul of the Desert

ALMA Ranch is a unique property, located on Terlingua Ranch, just 4 miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge, The Bad Rabbitt Cafe and pool. This trailer is beyond comfortable and has all the comforts of home, with electricity, AC/heat and a septic system (which means flushable toilets). The kitchen is fully stocked, including a full size refridgerator, stove, microwave and coffee maker. We provide some drinking water to ger you started and coffee. It is nestled in the mountains and provides view as far as the eye can see. The night sky is amazing. Stars forever.

Property manager

Wilma Schindeler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
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Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the area

Alpine

Alpine is home to Soul of the Desert . Homer Wilson Ranch is a local landmark, 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 - 53 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 57 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 94 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 101 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 102 min drive - 78.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Soul of the Desert pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Soul of the Desert ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Soul of the Desert ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

thomas t.

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

Big Bend trip

3 day stay with friends to hike nearby Big Bend National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Beautiful area

Great Property - 45 minutes from Big Bend park ! Before you arrive print or photograph directions as no internet! Small but comfortable place for 4 people! Bring water-beautiful stars at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique L.

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

A perfect getaway

It was a charming place and the views were magnificent. Perfect for a party of 4 and had pretty much everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvain W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot to visit Big Bend

We stayed at 4 adults. Comfort is good enough, it had everything we needed. Location is good for visiting Big Bend, it still is a 45 minutes drive to reach the entrance of the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

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

Milkyway Views

Stayed a few days, felt like no one was around except an occasion vehicle passing by. The stars at night are unbelievable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narendra Kumar R.

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

Nice Stay

Good Location with nice star gazing experience, Accurate as mentioned in the details, Nice communication with property manager
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakub S.

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

Great Big Bend stay with Big Sky!

Great property for a quick trip into Big Bend. Being out at night was the real treat - having the cafe nearby made dinner options easier when cooking wasn’t in the cards.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

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

Teralingua Ranch Road

Wonderful stay with accommodating hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glamping near Big Bend

Accurate listing, simple and was exactly what we needed. Great view of the stars on a clear night and close to Big Bend National Park. We would definitely look to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

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

Alma 2

Nice little place, plenty of room, comfortable, plenty of provisions. I recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Neelanjan P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay with Minor Inconveniences

We had a mixed feeling about our stay here. We stayed in Alma 2. The location was easy to find and the check in process was simple. This is 60 minutes away from Big Bend National Park entrance and 30 minutes away from Terlingua. The location was convenient to drive, and the stargazing views were exceptional. We were provided with blankets, shampoo, and towels.The only thing that went off was the cleanliness of the home. There were spider webs in the bathroom, the toilet seat was unclean, and the utensils were ripped off. They had provided non sticks pans, but the Teflon coating was scratched so didn't feel good while cooking food there. I hope you take this as a constructive feedback for improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Great value in Beg bend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Changru T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome host

Winter storm hit us during our stay. But, no worries! The super responsive and hospitable host kept us warm and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

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

Centrally located!

Beautiful home very close to Sea World, the zoo, balboa park, La Jolla, grocery stores, and restaurants! The pool and hot tub are well maintained. The kitchen and bathrooms are up to date. If you want a quiet vacation and just want to hang around the house it’s perfect for that too! Bruce, the property manager, was very knowledgeable of the area and suggested restaurants and grocery stores. We tried 3 of the restaurants and they were all fantastic! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane I., Berea

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

Desert Haven

The Alma Ranch is a really nice, cozy trailer that has everything you need. We really liked the full kitchen and enjoyed having wifi and access to streaming services. I would recommend storing food away because, as you might expect, there are mice that sneak in at night. We did not actually see them, but they enjoyed our blackberry strudel when we were sleeping! Also, take super quick showers because the water is limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It locates very country side and I think it is ideal for star watching. I recommend to bring a lot of drinking water. The hotel is well maintained, but the amount of water is limited. No problem for electricity because power lines supply it. (Not solar panels) I surprised the Wifi speed was fast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glen T., Memphis

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Two bedrooms, two mice!!!

Cozy but ok. We found two mice underneath the sink one dead one was still moving in the glue trap!!! The water was not drinkable and left and slimy residue on your hands and body!! Power went for a day also. We should have went three miles down the road!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

David N.

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

Very Basic Property

Nice. The non-potable water situation kind of bugged us after a while. If I put my toothbrush in my mouth after I rinse it in the water am I going to get sick, probably not but??? The place is as described. No water pressure in shower so it takes a long time to rinse. Hard to justify the price for such a basic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

jeremy c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue R.

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

Glamping

Perfect for glamour camping or glamping. Has all that you need and the host was easy to get a hold of. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinton L.

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

Stars!!!

The stars were amazing. It was very well-kept and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinton L.

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

Stars were amazing

Location was wonderful. Very remote and set off the road for a mini neighbors. The stars were amazing. The only thing I would say would be an improvement is to add some lawn chairs to the home so that viewing the stares would be easier. Very clean and well-kept. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Stayed 2 more nights than planned.

We had the time of our lives out in big bend and the comfy stay at the soul of the desert accomidated all our needs from A/C to TV. Coffee and water were a plus and so was watching scarface in the middle of nowhere. We plan on going back after we rest for a few months. Water pressure was fine, take a 5 min shower and go back out. Definitely a bucket list trip that was perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Betsy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Desert Shelter

Alma 2 sheltered us well from the Trans-Pecos weather and elements. We really appreciated knowing about Alma Ranch's non-potable water situation ahead of our arrival and then discovering that the shower barely functioned during our visit, were glad to know that showers are available at Terlingua Ranch Resort. Cooking was easy as everything in the kitchen was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

RJ d.

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

Big Bend and roughing it for a few days

My wife and I along with an old friend spent a few days hiking in Big Bend National Park. If you've checked, you'll know that accommodations are hard to come by, requiring advanced reservations and an open mind. This trailer has two bedrooms nicely separated by a small LR and efficient eat-in kitchen with seating for four. Nothing fancy---but it's all here, from full-size fridge to microwave to coffeemaker. There is also a compact washet-dryer combo----and believe me, you will get dusty. The building is one of two trailers on this lot. It is about 13 miles from the main road, about 20 miles from the nearest park opening. The 13-mile road has scattered small homes and trailers, but just 3 miles beyond the trailer entrance is a compound of small duplexes, I believe a mix of private and rentals, with a charming restaurant, the Mad Rabbit, open as I recall from 8 am to 7 pm. Wonderful food and service. There is outdoor seating as well. This extends the lodging experience very nicely. The only drawback to the trailer itself is the poor water pressure at the showerhead; there must be a clogged sprayer since all other pressures were fine. As the ad states, you do need to your own drinking water, as everyone in the area has a rain-catching cistern for other purposes. The sunsets from here are outstanding, the Park a national treasure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wilma Schindeler

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