Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck

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A rustic wooden building with a metal roof, a porch with wooden furniture, and a water tank in the background.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a kitchenette, a sofa with a blanket, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden cabin room with a bunk bed, a ceiling fan, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, wooden steps, and a barrel.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this cabin 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 Big Bend Ranch State Park.
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Map
Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Bend Library - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 20 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 20 min drive - 15.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starlight Theater - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Venga - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Kiva - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Many Stones and within 6 miles (10 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Terlingua Ghost Town and Starlight Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great remote cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great cabin supplied with everything you need for a quiet restful stay and the sky was perfect for star gazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location close to Big Bend National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy and comfortable. Had everything we needed for a wonderful day. The observation deck was fantastic and the telescope was fun to play with. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent Location

Wonderful property at an excellent location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy clean cabin with amazing night skies with the help of the SeeStar telescope.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating. Local restaurants were good. The kids had a blast and the scenery was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location very easy to get to super fast to get into Big Bend Park. We had a scorpion in the sink the first night we got there that I had to throw out and there was a lot of critters like there are out in the desert. The view of the sky was amazing, but we did have some non-guests visit at 2 AM One of the nights we stayed, which was unsettling with me and my two children in the middle of nowhere. Should have brought a weapon in hindsight. Great stay overall
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend

It was a great place to see the stars. It is a cozy little cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Everything was as described, no issues at all!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter break family vacation

We had an awesome experience here! The owners were very responsive, great location, and it was such a cozy place for my family and I. Big Bend was beautiful and being so close by really allowed us to maximize our time there! I would HIGHLY recommend staying at the Big Bend Observatory!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rustic stay

Great rustic stay! We loved every second of it and can't wait to go back! Responsive hosts helped out, loved the telescope and the views. The bunk beds might be better suited for friends than romantic partners, but other than that, no complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very peaceful

Really enjoyed out time at the cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas vacation

We had a great stay far enough way from everything but close enough to still be convenient. Cabin worked great for a small family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin for two!

Gorgeous vistas, nicely sited and well-appointed cabin with fantastic sky viewing. Good proximity to Terlingua, Lajitas, Presidio, Big Bend, Mexico and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin for Big Bend

The cabin was just as advertised. Clean and easy to get to. We loved this place. Check in process was easy and the information received beforehand made getting food and to the cabin a breeze. Would definitely recommend and would stay again next trip to Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was very clean and easy to find even in the dark. Great communication with the managers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fabulous Night Sky

A great location to stay while visiting BBNP! This cabin has all the necessities and was a breeze to get to. The observatory was an excellent bonus! We will check this one out again if available when we visit the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend Observatory

Perfect place for serenity and stars Feels like the 1800’s or maybe Mars Host provides all you need Makes it so you won’t want to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dark Skys

Very nice, had everything we needed...great views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable life experience!

The place was beautiful and well equipped. The owners were nice and gave active communication and an easy way to talk to them if needed. Highly recommend staying here and would do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Property is convenient to Big Bend and Terilingua. Our family of 4 was cozy and comfortable. Host was helpful, provided all the amenities and communicated well. Clean and well maintained. Beautiful skies at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin has two full size bunkbeds and a recliner love seat (2 seats recline). I had some initial issues downloading the software for the telescope but did get it running and got some cool shots of Saturn.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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