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A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!

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A portable fire pit with flames in a desert landscape.
A compact RV interior with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, surrounded by desert landscape and mountains in the background.
A mobile home with a covered porch, a ramp, and a small outdoor seating area.
A compact RV kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a stove.

Reviews

9.4 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 or patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

living room area sleeper sofa suitable for children

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Terlingua

Terlingua is home to this holiday home. 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 Chisos Basin Visitor Center.
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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 4 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Big Bend Library - 11 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 13 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 20 min drive - 24.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful dark skies area of the desert!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! located?

Situated in Terlingua, this holiday home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Many Stones and within 12 miles (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Terlingua Ghost Town and Starlight Theatre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a very nice first experience for us staying near Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am so glad i found this little gem. It's so peaceful and had amazing views of the sunrise, sunset and the stars at night. The host provided excellent communication. Even though the location is right off a main road the headlights are definitely not a problem when stargazing. The property was clean and easy to find with the host's directions. I would bring along some firewood for the firepit. You can find some nearby but it's more expensive. We brought reclining lawn chairs to stargaze which saved our neck some strain. If you're looking for a nice quiet place, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved our time at this property. We visited mid-October during a new moon so there were very dark skies. This property is perfect for those that want to experience the best of the dark skies without disruptions from lights from town or neighbors. The RV was stocked with all the basic kitchen supplies and seasonings, toilet paper, trash sacks, fire wood, s’mores sticks, hand soap. The bed in the main bedroom is incredibly comfortable, that room is a bit stagnant but we brought a fan so it worked for us just fine. The couch in the living area pulls out to a bed and lacks some in support, but a kid won’t notice. We had incredible views of the mountains, the mesa, and an incoming storm, and the beautiful RV covering and porch made great evenings outside to stay out of the rain. The provided a great fire pit that was perfect for smores! Pam, the property owner, is very easy to correspond with and promptly responded to my questions. The directions listed are very accurate, so pay attention to them! Please don’t book this place and ding them bad reviews bc you didn’t research properly and you really wanted to be in the middle of the limelight, bc it takes about 30 min to get to Terlingua and about 45 min to get to Big Bend. Save this place for people like me and my family who enjoy solitude, because we will be booking here again! Thank you Pam for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2026
thank You Kelly , Look forward to hosting you again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had all the essentials. I brought cases of water with me as the water in tanks is not "potable". The scenery and peaceful atmosphere, night sky was amazing. Stay was enjoyable & good value
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was very clean, and the bed was comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed. We had a fire outside and watched the beautiful stars, only three cars drove by so it was nice and dark! I only wish the location was closer to the park, about 45 min, but that’s my fault, I should’ve looked! Otherwise, I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam was helpful during our unique RV experiences
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host, Ms Pam was great. The futon in the living room is not very comfortable. The bed in the bedroom was great! Little trash can in the kitchen is broken. Be careful of the cute donkeys that run loose on the main highway.Fire pit rocked, kitchen was well stocked. Propane grill worked great. The stars were unbelievable. Without too much of a line at the part entrance. You can make the basin in about an hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base camp for spending time in Big Bend NP. Dark skies were awesome!
Where camper is located!
Dark canyon, Rio Grande canoeing
Starlight theater-go early or you will wait 2 hours! Pricey
Horseback riding at big bend state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay in the desert with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great to see the sky at night
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend Trip

A great quiet place near the highway with a straight shot to Big Bend National Park. Enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The RV was typical for an RV. Not something everyone is going to like. We loved it and its surroundings. You could see the sunrise from inside if you didn’t want to bundle up and go outside. The views are spectacular. The stars abundant. The little store next door very helpful.
Sunrise from inside
Santa Alana Canyon
Terlingua ruins
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Getaway

Nice place very private would stay there again. Peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in the desert!

Comfortable place close to terlingua, and BBNP! Really great views of the sky at night. Clean and comfortable, great internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Get Away

We enjoyed the remoteness but it was centrally located for our purpose. We enjoyed the dark skies, the sun rise and sun set.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little cozy place

One of very few places that let you have a campfire!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Secluded, so you can see lots of stars. Great porch area to view the surrounding scenery. Comfortable RV.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Thanks, Debbie! We appreciate your review. So glad you stayed with us and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Desert Stay

This place was perfect for our girls trip. The RV was the perfect size for us. We make smores and sausage on the fire. The sky at night was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I slept more sound here than I have in years due to the quiet and dark. The beds were very comfortable, including the pull out sofa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice getaway place

We enjoyed our stay. Nice views. The camper had everything we needed. We especially liked the outside seating area. Our only real complaint is that it is located farther from Terlingua (25 minutes) and Big Bend (40 minutes) than we thought. This can be good or bad depending on what you are looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for stargazing

Location was easy to find in the day but we could see having difficulty arriving the first time after dark. The location was peaceful and quiet and perfect for stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

The location is amazing. The views both at night and during the dawn/dusk times are worth being away from town. The RV is really all anyone would want for a couple. Be aware that the layout of the RV has steps that are a challenge for anyone with any walking disabilities. Everything else is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Convenient location. It was clean and semi private. It is about 20 miles to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2024
HI Gail! Thank you for the 5 stars! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful host!

We had the best time! It was wonderful to have the Little Burro Country Store close by. I loved how remote it felt and yet how close it was to services in Terlingua. The place was well appointed, clean, and beautiful. Everyone involved in hosting was gracious and kind. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet

We were looking for stars and we found them. The stark beauty of the desert and the quiet were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend Adventure

The camper was exactly as described. We enjoyed the peaceful and quiet evenings on the patio. Did not use the stove or oven but we did use the outdoor gas grill. The propane heater worked great to take off the morning chill.Would stay here again without hesitation.Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
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