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The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape.

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Property from outside view
Kitchen/Dining area
Dining/living area
Bathroom
Covered, wrap-around porch

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Library
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape.

Historical frontier/western lodging, next to the Old Frontier Dance Hall which is under construction to reopen. Open kitchen, dining, and living area, one bedroom with a king sized bed, and one full bathroom with bathtub/shower combo. Inside you will find themed murals painted by a local artist! Outside you will be able to enjoy a wrap-around porch with a grill and outdoor seating.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

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

Alpine

Located in Alpine, this holiday home is in a rural area. Local points of interest include Many Stones. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and cycling.
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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 25 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Big Bend Library - 31 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 32 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 36 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 45 min drive - 72.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$303, 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 The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Many Stones and within 32 miles (52 km) of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Library. Starlight Theatre is 27.4 mi (44.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely location for our visit to Big Bend. It’s right off the main road, and felt like our home away from home. We did note that we needed to bring potable water once we booked the place and had appropriate water containers for our couple of days there. The place is super cute and we’d recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay here in the desert with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky W.

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

Spacious and comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was really comfortable and included everything we would need for our 2 night stay. I really loved the decor. It was very colorful and truely out of this world. We would definitely stay there again. Also it is easy to find if you use the instructions given.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy y.

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

Little Oasis

If you are looking for a quite get away this is the place. Its 21.5 miles from Terlingua just off 183. Great location. My family and I loved staying here. It was clean , easy to get to and great for star gazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B E.

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

Great desert getaway

Great place to stay to visit Big Bend. The house was fun and funky. It’s new and clean and has everything you need. The owners were always quick to respond to questions. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porches looking at the night sky. Internet worked well inside when we were there. The property is about 30 miles from the park. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2021
Thanks so much for choosing us. We enjoy hosting guests enabling them to see our area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great Place to Stay

The description and photos of the property are very accurate. The place was very clean with an open concept, and more than enough room for the two of us. Internet worked inside and on the porch during our stay. Nice remote location, so bring food, and drinking water. Really enjoyed sitting on the porch in the nice, quiet evenings, and looking at the stars at night. Beautiful country. Only 20 or so minutes to Terilingua and just a little more to Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed staying with us, Rob. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel R.

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

Quirky and convenient basecamp

Host was responsive and helpful when we inquired about sleeping accomodation for third person advertised, as the third adult in our party could not sleep comfortably on the sofa, and she provided a futon mattress which worked quite well. She also helped us light the gas fire place. Location is quiet, convenient to the park entrance and grocery, functional kitchen, washer/dryer. Made an ideal and cozy base camp, prior to backpacking trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2024
Hi Rachel! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We love our little slice of desert heaven! Thank you for being our guest, hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn O.

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

Good location and spacious

We stayed here over spring break and really enjoyed it. Very spacious 1 bedroom barndominium type accommodation. We had 2 adults and a 10 year old girl. We slept in the king size bed and she slept on the couch. You could put 2 kids on the couch easily. You've got everything you need running water and cold AC and Wifi. Full kitchen (no dishwasher) and grill on the porch. It is 20 minutes from park entrance so that did add to the drive but not a huge deal. Plus you save a little bit of money that way. The property manager was quick to respond. Clean and no problems at all. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2024
Hi Glenn! Thank you for the great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us, hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Audrey T.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Middle of no-where Texas

We stayed at this property while we explored Big Bend National Park. It was difficult to find as there was NO house number on the property, even though we followed the directions given to us by the host. We definitely overpaid for this property in which we felt like we were camping as we were constantly improvising to get by, especially in the kitchen. Other things: Smoke detector was taken down and was without battery Many lightbulbs were burned out. We ended up changing several ourselves. Only a miniature pot to cook with No lids for frying pans Broken screen door handle Spotty internet Grill was so dirty we couldn't use it NO CELL coverage in this part of Texas so a land line should be standard for emergencies. We've rented properties all over the world and this one, by far, was most disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2024
Hi Audrey! We highly recommend to all visitors coming to the area to do research before visiting. It IS the middle of no-where. The cell service issue is very well explained in the information sent to guests before their stays, we do not control where cell providers cover. We are very sorry you had a bad experience with us, and we are fixing problems you brought to our attention. Thank you for letting us know!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place. Nice area, not to far from park and host is excellent. Recommend staying here. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a Nice Place

This location worked for our week vacation in Big Bend. It’s a bit of a drive each day so plan accordingly. The listing indicates a washer and dryer and that was one of the reasons for booking this location. We wanted to pack light and be able to do laundry, especially our hiking clothes. Not until after we booked and paid did we find out that the washer and dryer are not for guest use. This should be taken off the amenities list so future guests know when searching for a place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan R.

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

The Stars at Night are Big and Bright….

Beautiful stars and sunrises are such a great part of your stay here! We heard the coyotes at night, so we really felt “out there”. The property is remote and peaceful with very cool decor, including some unique repurposed pieces. The high ceilings give it a very open feel. We had easy access to kayaking, zip-lining, and hiking at the state park. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. You are in the desert, so plan and pack accordingly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2021
Thanjs for booking with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great Stay

Accurate photos and description - a great open living arrangement with quirky decor about 20-25 minutes from Terlingua, and only a few minutes more to Big Bend. The patio was great in the evenings and a small fire pit available for use. Owing to the remoteness, it's fairly quiet other than the road, but also means you should come with food and charcoal (including drinking water - water on site is not potable). The setup is great for 2 people, but can definitely fit more if the hosts allow. Would highly recommend for a quaint desert retreat that's close enough for convenience, but far enough away for the solitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

Frontier Adventure

If you are ready for a frontier adventure, this is the place for you! Located on a remote stretch of Highway 118, 27 miles north of the western entrance to Big Bend National Park, and 25 miles north of the village of Terlingua, this property will give you access to magnificent scenery, brilliant night skies and surreal stillness and quiet. You may even feel that you have stepped back in time to the wild west! The one bedroom unit is spacious with high ceilings and eclectic western décor. Pam and Valerie, the host/owners were very accommodating and helpful. Check out "The Little Burro", the country store nearby, for things you forgot, but plan and pack well as prices are high and provisions limited in the area. Remember your passport if you plan to enter Mexico (you can take a rowboat across the Rio Grande to a small village from inside the Park). So open your eyes in wonder and have fun exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2021
Thanks so much for booking with us! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pam Gordon

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