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Kushala - Big Bend Wildhorse Mountain Home

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Many Stones
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Big Bend Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Santa Elena Canyon
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kushala - Big Bend Wildhorse Mountain Home

Kushala, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the Wildhorse Mountain range and surrounded by the uniquely beautiful mountains and desert that characterize this part of Big Bend. The house is comfortable and roomy. The kitchen has all amenities for cooking. The house is 9 miles to the entrance to Big Bend National Park so perfect for day trips to BBNP trails, the Chisos Basin, Panther Junction, Rio Grande Village, Boquillas and Langford Hot springs. Or sightseeing, dining and entertainment in nearby Terlingua Ghost Town or Lajitas. Visit nearby Alpine (70 miles) or Marfa (100 miles) for shopping or art galleries. Or you may want to just sit on the porch and enjoy the unbeatable sunrises, sunsets and everything in between.

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in the mountains. Many Stones is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin Visitor Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, cycling and hiking.
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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Big Bend Library - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 58 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 59 min drive - 55.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪India's Cafe and Sweets - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Bend Motor Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mavericks' Ice House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kushala - Big Bend Wildhorse Mountain Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Kushala - Big Bend Wildhorse Mountain Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kushala - Big Bend Wildhorse Mountain Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kushala - Big Bend Wildhorse Mountain Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Many Stones, Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Mesa de Anguilla are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronda W.

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

A Great Place for Big Bend Access

Convenient, clean, great for star-gazing, and responsive owners! The place is a bit past its “hey day” but it’s roomy, furnished well, and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

As Advertised

Pretty house. Beautiful surroundings. Very accommodating to our large family. It was good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

vennessa M.

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

Great Big Bend Access

Really beautiful property, so close to Terlingua and Big Bend. Host was super nice and responsive. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Stargazer's Paradise

Words do not describe this home, the view, or this trip, but I'll do my best! The house itself was beautiful, spacious, and easily had room for the six of us, with a large fenced backyard for our senior dog Oliver to roam in himself. We spent most of our trip just sitting in the backyard around the fire pit, watching the Geminid meteors pass by, the Milky Way Galaxy in full view across the blackened sky. This is one of the only dark skies in Texas, and Kushala gave us the perfect home base to explore the area. I truly appreciate that the main house lights out back are dim red so that they don't pollute the view when on (and can be turned off for the ultimate experience). I recommend you book immediately, and take a few hours to visit Chiso's Basin in the heart of Big Bend. The view of the landscape is immaculate, and really puts the size and diversity of Texas's landscape to the test. You will go from cactus covered desert into full lush wooded mountainside in a matter of minutes. The owner was beyond communicative, and provided everything needed in the home for cooking meals, which only added to the fun we had with our friends. We all agreed that we would happily come stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy k., Dallas, Texas, USA

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

Perfect Stay for Big Bend

We really enjoyed our stay. The house had plenty of room for the six of us to spread out and also plenty of room for us to sit together for dinner and games. The location was a quick drive to Terlingua and Big Bend, which made it perfect for our vacation. The house was well stocked for cooking, and we enjoyed cooking a few nights. The stars were also amazing at night and all in all just the perfect location for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

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

Perfect location for exploring

What a great home base to explore the surrounding area - Terlingua, Lahitas, Big Bend and the State Park. The home was quite comfortable with great front and rear porches to watch the sunrises and sunsets. Large kitchen, dining and living spaces so we never felt crowded. Lots of space around the property made it feel like an oasis in the desert. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

April T.

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

Host is super nice and answers questions quickly .

Amazing night sky. Can see milky very clearly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

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

October Getaway

Kushala is a great house with a funky vibe! Large enough to accommodate 3 couples comfortably. Star gazing was magnificent and the views from the front and back porch were glorious. We girls enjoyed wandering around the "gate road" and logged over 5 miles near the house while the men golfed at Lajitas. Short drive to Terlingua and Lajitas and the State and National Parks. Would definitely come back with our family for a vacation stay at Kushala.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

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

Perfect desert oasis

This house was soooo lovely. The pictures do not do the property justice. The views from the back and front porch are gorgeous and I could have just sat there all day. Great home base for Big Bend adventures - easy drive into the park and into Terlingua. Janet was communicative and check-in and check-out were easy breezy. The house was very clean and roomy. Great for a large group of people meeting up to hang out and enjoy West Texas vibes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M., Fort Worth

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

Gorgeous property that feels like home

This house has everything you need. Extremely clean, nicely decorated and all modern necessities. If we travel again with a big group we will definitely stay again! Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great House Near Big Bend

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is large and comfortable. Great location close enough to the main road and yet sufficiently isolated. We hope to be back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Carol R.

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

Very relaxing

We really enjoyed this house. It had everything we needed for our stay. Air conditioners in almost every room which kept the house quite comfortable during the 108* to 115* weather. It has a nice little yard at the back which is secure for children and pets. You have some area beyond the fence to wander around but not a good place to go hiking and exploring. We went to Big Bend for any of those activities. The pictures on the website didn’t show that there are other small houses on the same property, some sort of close. But didn’t see or hear anyone the week we were there. The local grocery store was well equipped and we were able to find everything we needed. Overall we had a nice, relaxing stay. We also got to meet Janet the owner and she was very accommodating and made sure everything was set up for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Laurel H.

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

Home in the Desert

Pros: The home is located away from neighbors in a very quiet, natural desert setting, and it was the perfect location for driving into Big Bend National Park each day. We loved being outside for phenomenal stargazing each night, and seeing quail, bunnies, and even javelina by the house. We were there during a very hot time, but the air conditioners worked great and kept us comfortable. Our family of 7 had plenty of space to eat in the kitchen and to hang out in the living room. Our hosts were available by text and very easy to communicate with. Cons: I am guessing that the guests before us were messy. The very first dish we pulled out had food stuck to it - so we felt like we needed to wash dishes before and after we used them. The previous guests may have also left the doors open, because after dark we became aware that the house was full of bugs -- primarily moths, though we also removed at least five good sized spiders and a solpugid. We also found some mantises, a very cute katydid, and a scorpion. It was probably due to people before us leaving the door open, but we also saw that the back door had a gap when closed that would allow small critters to crawl in. We stuffed a dish towel in the gap, and there were fewer bugs each night. In the end, it worked out fine for us, but if sharing the home with some small outdoor friends is a deal breaker for you, this place may not be a good fit (at least until the owners get a new back door or seal the one they have). I will note that the windows seemed to be great quality and the front door was being replaced right after our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Your host

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We fell in love with Big Bend the first time we saw it in the late '80's. Our primary home is in Spicewood, Texas near Austin.

Why they chose this property

Our family enjoys spending time in Terlingua throughout the year and we're happy to share our home with you when we aren't using it.

What makes this property unique

Sunrises, sunsets, birds, mountains, privacy, close to Big Bend National Park.
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