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Desert Aura: Southwest Adobe & Detached Guesthouse

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Sliding Glass Door
A patio with stone flooring, a concrete planter, and metal chairs.
A stone pathway leading to a mountainous landscape with sparse vegetation.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.
A round wooden table with four chairs, two windows with a view of mountains, and a stone-patterned floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Library
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Terlingua Ghost Town and Homer Wilson Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Panther Junction Visitor Center. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Map
Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 46 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Big Bend Library - 53 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 54 min drive - 49.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Aura: Southwest Adobe & Detached Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Aura: Southwest Adobe & Detached Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert Aura: Southwest Adobe & Detached Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Aura: Southwest Adobe & Detached Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Aura: Southwest Adobe & Detached Guesthouse 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. Terlingua Ghost Town and Starlight Theatre 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. 106 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property. Very comfortable. Only drawback is that it takes a solid 25 minutes to get out of Big Bend Ranch to the main road (118) down to Terlingua. But it is remote and wild and great skies at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of room for 3, responsive hosts, plenty of bottled waters provided, and great WiFi and TV streaming options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

The place was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and very peaceful

Our family had a very nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing

Very relaxing and beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We booked this property for a girls getaway. We all loved the eclectic nature of the home. Sitting outside and soaking up nature was amazing! Thank you for offering a beautiful home, we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great remote getaway

House was very clean and had everything we needed. Directions for getting to the property were very clear. This is a great place to enjoy Big Bend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get away

Perfect getaway. Enjoyed the stars at night and the beautiful house. Wonderful place. I highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation at Big Bend

Our family of 6 had a great stay here. The house is beautifully remote. Janet and Darly replied quickly to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tidy and quiet

Directions to house were easy to follow even in the dark. House was tidy, clean and quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing

Plenty of room for two couples. Well kept property, comfortable, well stocked kitchen and beautiful views. Listing was as stated in description of property. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adventure

Our Big Bend family adventure was wonderful! This property was a clean and beautiful piece of the whole week long adventure. The best quote from the trip was from the 9 year old that said that this trip was "way better than Disney".
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place

We really need enjoyed this perfect gem. We were supplied with everything we needed. We had a bit of an adjustment getting use to the distances in and around Big Bend, but coming home to this cute, comfortable hacienda every afternoon was wonderful. Thank you for making our vacation perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Quaint place with a nice view

for me it was just too far from the park and it was an inconvenient drive. But it was a nice little place with an awesome view of Chisos Mtns.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terlingua Ranch

Our rental property was great! We had plenty of room and we spent more time outside on the porch in the evenings stargazing and watching lightening in the distance. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean. We are planning on making yearly trips to Big Bend and will stay again if the property is available
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote desert getaway

We had a lovely few days at Desert Aura. It was perfect spot for 6 adults. We had stocked up on food in Alpine and loved eating dinner out on the patio and then enjoying the stars. We also picked up BBQ at DBs in Terlingua one night on our way back from the park. It’s a 45 minute drive to Terlingua so it’s good to plan accordingly. Great spot with beautiful views over the desert.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Aura

Very well stocked with everything you may need except food of course. Atmosphere was amazing. Property managers are very informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was in a remote location when the nation's greatest dark sky was observed. The property provides solitude, relaxation and comfort. The amenities are plenty...WIFI, cable tv, grill, full stock kitchen...on and on. The distances to Terlingua and Big Bend National Park are manageable and after couple of runs, the distances seem trivial.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

My brother, sister-in-law & I stayed at Desert Aura to attend their daughter's wedding at Big Bend State Park in April, 2024. The accommodations were perfect for us, & the guest house came in handy for the newlyweds. We loved the various patios, loved star-gazing at night, & enjoyed our time in the house. We all agree we would stay here again if we ever have a reason to come back. Communicating with Daryl & Janet was also very convenient, & their response time was very prompt. It was a pleasure staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Aura

Property very much as expected. Lots of kitchen supplies & utensils plus frig has many condiments. Several gallon water jugs also provided. Only downside is distance from the park - 35 minutes to Maverick entrance gate (which was known).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Janet and Daryl are the best!

Our first rental had a few hiccups, but Janet and Daryl were on that immediately. They made sure we had a wonderful experience. Big Bend is beautiful, with friendly people (even at over 100-degree heat!) Thank y'all so much!!!! Definitely coming back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Would definitely stay again!

Great house! Everything you need. The only critic would be the AC in the detached casita was barely blowing and wasn’t cold. My husband opened it out and it was brown with dirt and lots of dead moths fell out. After he cleaned the filter, it worked perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend - Terlingua Ranch Wilderness Experience

Truly remarkable location if you want to get away and have a wilderness experience and a peek into what it was like to live in this beautifully isolated place. The location provides an incredible view of the Chisos and is in heart of the nearby Terlingua Ranch. The property is in the middle of about 60 acres on a hill at an elevation of about 3800 feet - the same of Panther Junction in Big Bend. This elevation is about 2000 feet above the desert flow and sits below the mountain peaks that surround the area providing an almost constant breeze and is cooler in temps. The North park entrance for BBNP is about 2 miles via Marathon Road but you will need 4 wheel drive to enter the park this way. The property has all the amenities and is an authentic Southwest ranch house. The host for this property is very responsive and will take care of you.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
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