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Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping at Terlingua Ranch

Holiday home in Terlingua with kitchen

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Santa Elena Canyon
  • Place, Many Stones
  • Place, Big Bend National Park

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1, and bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping at Terlingua Ranch

This is a romantic studio style cabin/house with a lofted bedroom on the second floor of the a-frame, as well a ground floor bedroom with a queen bed and bathroom. This house offers privacy and solitude being that it is on a 20 acre piece of land on Terlingua Ranch with beautiful 360 degree views of the Christmas Mountains and Nine Point Mesa. I built this house as a creative space to make music and enjoy the Big Bend Region. The beautiful wooden porch with hammock and outdoor couch is great for watching sunsets.
The space
This is a beautiful but rustic place. It has daytime air conditioning. The house has running water collected from the rare desert rains. It has a 2 burner Coleman propane stove, wifi, landline, bluetooth speakers, sink, pots, pans and dishware. A coffee percolator is provided, please bring your own coffee. Tea is complimentary. This house runs on solar power energy and is able to run everything that is in the house,including ceiling fan and 1 floor fan, as well as charge cell phones or computer chargers, etc. There is a bathroom in the house, equipped with beautiful Mexican tile hot water shower, as well as a compost toilet and solar shower a short walk from the house. Refrigerator is also included in the house. There are 2 floor single beds for parties of more than 4. Parties of 4 or more can also set up a tent (however, please note that parties of more than 4, will see a slight price increase) All bedding is provided for the Queen sized beds but not for the floor mattresses. Personal sleeping bags are recommended for them.

Guest access
This is a small house. There is a four guest maximum for the standard pricing. After that it will cost 20 dollars per night per extra head.
The one mile of dirt road to the Casa is all weather and does not require a high clearance vehicle.

Other things to note
I have a gravity feed Berkey water filter that filters my rainwater for drinking and cooking. This water is high quality and potable. If you should desire an alternative please bring your own water. Bringing extra water is suggested.
June , July and August are the least popular months to be here because of the high summer temperatures .
Although , personally, I find It comfortable and a great time to be here because the park and the ghostown are much less busy and prices are discounted!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking 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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Terlingua

Terlingua is home to this holiday home. Many Stones is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Persimmon Gap Visitor Center and Balanced Rock. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Alpine, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 42 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Big Bend Library - 50 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 52 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 56 min drive - 50.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping at Terlingua Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping at Terlingua Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping at Terlingua Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping at Terlingua Ranch located?

Situated in Terlingua, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Many Stones, Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Starlight Theatre and Big Bend Ranch State Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jim Keaveny

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Jim is from North Dakota but has lived in the Terlingua area for over 14 years. He is a professional musician, known in the Terlingua area, and loves sharing his self built home with travelers.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful area that is quiet and remote, with incredible skies, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets, only 20 minutes from the ghosttown Terlingua.

What makes this property unique

Jim built his unique cabin by hand and it is completely off the grid. He offers it for a fair price. Guests can enjoy quiet nights with incredible skies and sunrises/sunsets. It is near the ghosttown of Terlingua and near the Big Bend National Park

Languages:

English, Spanish

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