Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home

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A patio with two wooden chairs and a stone fire pit overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a shelf with baskets.
A dining table with chairs, a trash bin, a couch, and a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and two ceiling fans.
A hallway with a bookshelf, a mirror, and a 'NO Hunting' sign.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Alpine, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Library
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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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 Persimmon Gap Visitor Center.
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Alpine, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 44 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Big Bend Library - 51 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 53 min drive - 53.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,036, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Many Stones, Persimmon Gap Visitor Center and Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Library and Terlingua Ghost Town 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. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, comfortable rooms, and beautiful views. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely remote cottage near Big Bend

We loved the view! Breathtaking- well equipped for such a remote place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

We enjoyed this property so much! The views are amazing and the home is very cozy. We had everything we needed - it was very cozy ☀️🌵
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House could use a little bit of fixing up but considering it’s in the middle of nowhere it was a great time to unplug, take in the views and night sky.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solitude and Stars

Casa Tranquila lived up to it's name. The house was nestled between two hills with expansive views front and back.The environment was calm and peaceful. One of the big reasons for coming here was to experience the stars. So stunning!! TY!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Home and Property

My son and I had a wonderful time in the Big Bend area and would go back in a heartbeat if we could. The home was great and that view was stunning. There were a few small hiccups with the home just merely due to it being a little older but once I brought this to the property manager’s attention, they reached out immediately to try to rectify. They truly do care to make sure every guest has a wonderful experience so I definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Time

The house is advertised. Remote for great star viewing, clean, owner responsive, etc. Our 7 and 10 year olds loved looking at all the stars each evening. Also, the road in and out wasn't bad. There are lots of roads similar throughout Terlingua and Big Bend. Our mini van was fine for this. Great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend visit with friends

Very cool house in out of the way location. Our group consisted of two adult couples. The house was beautiful and well supplied. Very clean with comfortable beds. We admired the solar and windmill supplied electrical systems. The location is drop dead beautiful sitting in a gap between two hills with spectacular views to the east and west. Awesome views of the clear night sky. Highly recommend …
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home away from Home

This property is exactly as advertised and has everything you need to feel “at home” while also being away from it all. The home offers a feel of seclusion but also makes a trip to the area very comfortable, and also has an AMAZING view in the back! I’ve rented properties through Daryl and Janet multiple times, and they take great care of their clients and properties. This was no exception. I will be adding this home to my “favorites” in the area and will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit with better views

The photos do not do justice to the views - which are incredible! Otherwise, the property is as advertised and there was plenty of room for us and our adult child. Everything you need to cook is in the kitchen - however, the coffee is pretty basic. If you are picky you might bring your own. I was nervous about the solar, but we stayed three nights and while it was cloudy we had no problems with power. People have commented on the road. Most of the drive is on paved road with just over 1 mile being on a graded dirt road. The driveway is a bit steep, but it certainly does not require 4 wheel drive. We have a Volvo SUV and had no worries. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Darkest Skies Ever!!!

The title says it all, there is absolutely no light pollution at Casa Tranquilla!!! I was there with another member of TAAS (The Albuquerque Astronomical Society) and we imaged with our telescopes and brought home over 20 hours of integration. If you know Bortles Class we were pulling down 21.40's-21.62 on our SQM each night putting it at Bortles 2-3. However it felt much dark and there wasn't any part of the sky that was not viewable! If you stay up late and watch the Milky Way Rise it will take your breath away!In terms of Casa Tranquilla it is quaint, simple, and absolutely lovely just as it is. We had some issues with AC while we were there and the owner took care of everything for us in record time considering town was 36 miles away and they had to make three trips to get all the parts sorted out. Before going look at the daily weather not the average. We packed for colder nights as the daily average was 70-80's for the day in April, nope it was like 95-99 the whole time we where there and it broke 100 at least once during April 21-28.Would we go back? Of course we would! We had a fantastic time and enjoyed every moment of it even though staying up each night to image from 1-6am was pretty tough on the body. Thanks again for everything!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If you are on the fence...this is the place!!

Our family of four (including two teenagers) stayed here between Christmas and New Year's Eve. We were in search of the perfect place to disconnect from work and electronics and we found that perfect place in Terlingua! As Vrbo newbies, we weren't really sure what to expect but all of our expectations, plus more, were met during our stay. From day one, Daryl and Janet were top notch communicators. There had been a few days of freeze prior to our visit that led to some plumbing issues at the house. Daryl reached out on Christmas Day to update us on the situation and Janet called as we were en route to Terlingua to let us know that everything was fixed. They must have worked round the clock to get everything repaired before our arrival which was greatly appreciated, especially with the holiday. The views from the house and the quietness were unlike anything I had ever experienced. We enjoyed sunrises sitting on the back porch drinking coffee and amazing sunsets sitting around the propane fire pit in the front of the house. And coming from the suburbs, we loved the amazingingly clear skies. Although we spent quite a bit of time in the Big Bend state and national parks, we could easily have been satisfied just hanging out at the house. If life ever takes us back to Big Bend and I sure hope it does, we'll be staying at Casa del Oso! Thank you, Daryl and Janet, for all that you did to make this a vacation to be remembered.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Sunset View

Great location to drink beer and watch the sun go down!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A Bit Rustic but Overall Great

It is a very nice house in a very beautiful setting. The views from the front and back porches are breathtaking. We had no issues whatsoever with the solar power - just follow the directions you receive. The owner and maintenance person were wonderful and the communication was great. My only issue is the road out to the house is rougher than I was expecting but you can manage it with a normal sedan. Would be better with a more rough road ready vehicle.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base to explore Big Bend

This house was a great spot to relax under the stars after long days exploring and hiking Big Bend. It had everything we need, and it’s impressive how much we did not notice being in a house that’s off the grid with its amenities. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary weekend

Amazing views!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Terlingua!!

This property is absolutely wonderful for viewing the night sky and getting away from everyone and everything! We stayed here while hiking and sight seeing in Big Bend. We were slightly worried about being off the grid but had no issues and were perfectly able to carrying on with our normal daily route. The sunsets were gorgeous!! The directions to the house were spot on. Just make sure you arrive before sunset it gets dark in the desert!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place was perfect! Coming from Ohio to visit Big Bend. And the night sky was Amazing!

Was easy to set everything up online and exactly what I expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

Great accommodations with everything we needed, will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort w/Remote Beauty

I've visited the Terlingua area at least a 1/2 dozen times. If you're looking for a comfortable place to stay, in absolute remoteness, this is a great place. The house is well-furnished, with no other houses nearby. Daryl and Janet are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location and nice having space between neighbors. House was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful stars

This house is exactly as described and very , very clean. Kitchen very well equipped. Plenty of water supplied by owner. We very much enjoyed the views and watching sunrises, sunsets, and the stars. We downgraded the overall rating only because of the driveway. It is described as well maintained gravel drive ok for sedans. That is technically accurate but it is very washboard like so our car really shook. This bothered me a bit as I sort of baby my car. However we would stay here again and bring a different vehicle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peaceful desert seclusion

We stayed at Casa del Oso for 4 nights in March 2021. The property is exactly as described. We enjoyed the total seclusion of this desert ranch, so quiet with beautiful mountain views. We enjoyed sunrises, sunsets, and stargazing under the dark night skies. The kitchen is well stocked and we took advantage of the charcoal grill. We loved exploring the property. It is close to Terlingua and Big Bend which is why we stayed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend Area Stay

Location of the property was ideal for day trips into BB National Park and BB Ranch State Park. Front fire pit area ideal for fabulous sunset views and back porch/patio fof sun and moon rises. Quiet, quiet, quiet. Stargazing great. House became home away from home. Time of year was early November...never needed AC or heaters. A good spot if you reallu want to get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Just 2 of us, staying at Casa del OSO for a few nights, we loved it. This secluded place is a great gateway to Big Ben National and State Park. The view from the house is amazing and very serene, great for relaxing. The property had all the amenities we needed, we particularly enjoyed sitting by the fire pit at night enjoying the peaceful night of West Texas. Check-in and out was a breeze, everything was well detailed in the communications we had with the property owner, everything was handy to make it easy and smooth. We will be back to Casa del OSO as soon as we can ! Highly recommend if you are looking for a getaway in the Terlingua area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
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