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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Terlingua, TX

Many Stones6 min drive
Big Bend National Park15 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon58 min drive
Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)103 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location. It was clean and semi private. It is about 20 miles to town.

Gail M.

Mar 20, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

living room area sleeper sofa suitable for children

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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. Propane grill and full size refrigerator on patio. Firepit. 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.

Property manager

Pam Gordon

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please conserve water! We rely on rain catchment (collected rain water stored in large water tanks) and as you know, it rarely rains in the desert.

We are dark skies mandated. Please do not leave outdoor lights on if not in use. Enjoy the starry night sky!

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Terlingua

This holiday home is located in Terlingua. Window Trail Trailhead and Mesa de Anguilla are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin Visitor Center.

Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

Many Stones - 6 min drive
Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive
Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 34 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon - 58 min drive
Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪India's Cafe and Sweets - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! located?

Situated in Terlingua, this holiday home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Many Stones and within 12 miles (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Mesa de Anguilla are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

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.

23 Apr 2024

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

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.

20 Mar 2024

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

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.

28 Jan 2024

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

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

28 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

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.

17 Oct 2023

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

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.

4 Oct 2023

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

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.

21 Apr 2023

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

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

23 Mar 2023

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

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.

10 Feb 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

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.

13 Nov 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

5 Nov 2022

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

Get little get away that’s far enough from everything but not soo far that it’s dangerous.

It was great, would do it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonnie G., Georgetown

2 May 2022

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

Awesome for star gazing !

Great property! I give this place a 10 out of 10! We will be back soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

25 Apr 2022

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

Big Bend

Nice place to see stars and easy acces to big bend, was very comfortable and many comforts that are hard to find out there.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason T., Kerrville, TX

27 Mar 2022

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

Ideal secluded getaway for Big Bend

Had everything we needed and loved every minute. Very clean, very comfortable and cozy. 20 minute drive to study butte, easy access to Big Bend. I highly recommend toanyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

wayne w., Willow Park

24 Mar 2022

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

Desert retreat rv fifth wheel

It’s a fifth wheel. Permanently set up. The set up is extremely nice. It’s well done. It has a great enclosed metal awning/ canopy and patio. it’s private with a great view. We enjoyed it

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022