House in Terlingua, TX

Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years!

Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years!

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Terlingua House, Your Own Big Bend Lodge!
Room
Terrace/patio
Room
Living room

Overview of Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years!

Reviews
4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

Terlingua, TX
  • Popular LocationMany Stones14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBarton Warnock Visitor Center15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Elena Canyon57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years!

Terlingua House is located in the heart of the desert mountain country of West Texas. For the price of a nice single hotel room, this unique guesthouse is like having your own personal lodge for your trip. It is a three-bedroom, two-bath, adobe-style property with full kitchen; each located in a separate building. This unique layout enables you to socialize and dine together and retreat to the privacy of your own separate rooms for some solitude. It's almost like renting a small resort rather than just a vacation home or hotel room.

Although most come here to get away from it all, Terlingua House has all the comforts of home:

* Fully stocked kitchen with full sized fridge, stove/oven (apartment sized), microwave, dishwasher and all the dishes, utensils and cooking requirements one would need.
* Washers/dryers - exploring and adventure means you may need to do laundry
* Wireless Internet, cable TV (including big screen TV) - when you want to plug back in to the real world
* An upper level deck for mountain viewing and star gazing
* A beautiful, covered lower courtyard connecting two buildings; complete with 2 grills for cooking and dining outside
* An outdoor sitting area with fire pit (bring your own wood).

Stroll up the hill on the property and view the changing colors of the Chisos Mountains during the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Bedroom layout:

Gin Room - King and pull out couch with its own bathroom
Fairfax Room - Queen and two full beds
Studio - Two Full Beds
Fairfax and Studio share a bathroom

We find this property most comfortable for 6 people - 3 bedrooms, 3 couples. We have arranged the bedding so that we can accommodate up to 12 in beds and 16 if you count the futon and day beds in the kitchen. Note that there is a price increase beginning at 7 or more guests age 10 or over.

Value - For two guests this entire property is about the price of a nice hotel room in the city, if you are not on a strictly tight budget, you will be happy you are here. Dining out is expensive in the area, If you make use of the kitchen at all, you will likely find this makes up the difference. For four or more people you will find this is by far the best value in the area. You are on 15 acres, great views, TV, Internet, fire pit, great upstairs deck, city water, direct access to TX 170 highway. You are NOT confined between the tents, trailers or pre-fab "cabins" that have popped up in the years since we began this project. As they say, location is everything - we have a great location, all the amenities and reasonable pricing.

Terlingua House is located two miles west of Terlingua, Texas between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. This safe and secure 15 acre, semi-secluded property with easy access, has a grand view of the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park while still being only minutes away from restaurants and local river rafting, hiking, biking and jeep tour outfitters. Terlingua Ghost town is a couple minutes drive down the road. There's even a pizza place at the bottom of the road - an easy walk for dinner and drinks.

If you like Big Bend I am confident you will like Terlingua House. We strive to keep it cool, fun, functional and clean. After 14+ years we have many repeat customers, many recommendations and about once a year - a whiner! If you have never been to Big Bend, it is truly one of the most unique and fascinating areas in Texas, and the country for that matter - hence the national and state parks. It is also one of the most vast and remote areas in the country. It is - an adventure. Whether you stay with us or one of the other lodging accommodations in the area, go with the understanding that you will be, and we are working in, an area that teeters between the 21st century and the 19th century. This is part of the fun, part of the adventure - part of the allure of Big Bend.


** IMPORTANT NOTE: VRBO Instant quote does not calculate our specials correctly. A 'rent 2 get 3rd free' special means you have to rent two nights to get the third free. Unfortunately VRBO calculator will average the price across all nights and it results in a discrepancy. For a true quote please contact us directly. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience. The same applies for 'rent 2 get 2 free'. Also note that there is an additional per person charge for groups over 6.

Cancellations:
When you make your reservation on VRBO/HomeAway, 100% is non-refundable if canceled but will be saved as a credit for a future stay. This credit does not expire. If something happens that you can’t make your trip, please contact us and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. There is no refund of rent for late arrival or early departure.

Thank you for considering Terlingua House for your Big Bend trip.

Property manager

Cara or Bud

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Special events must be approved prior to arrival

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Special events must be approved prior to arrival

About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mesa de Anguilla and West Contrabando Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 14 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 14 min drive
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 15 min drive
  • Mesa de Anguilla - 49 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Sierra Bar Grill - 4 min drive
  • Chili Pepper Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Terlingua ghost town Starlight theater - 5 min drive
  • DB's Rustic Iron BBQ - 8 min drive
  • Boathouse Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terlingua House (Big Bend Area's Original Guesthouse) Celebrating 20 years! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Bend Ranch State Park, Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Many Stones. Big Bend National Park and Mesa de Anguilla are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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Rating 5 - Excellent. 98 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Good. 27 out of 131 reviews" "
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4.7/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terlingua Wedding
Our daughter married in Terlingua Ghost Town at La Posada Milagro. Terlingua Guest House was very accommodating and close to the venue. My family thanked me for getting them this great house.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

4/5 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Really enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed and we really enjoyed it. Couple things that need to be addressed….Queen Bed mattress is Fairfax room really needs to be replaced. It caves in the middle, so my wife and I kept rolling into each other. I finally had to move to another bed. Other issue in that room was the TV sound. Have the time it worked, half the time it didn’t. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/5 Good

Mirta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute
Cute location. I didn't like one of the bathrooms was outside to two rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Retreat
The property has great views of the Chico's mountains, along with numerous areas to sit and enjoy the views. Each day after hiking the Big Bend NP trails, we'd select where to sit on the property to relax and recount the days' adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip!
We had a wonderful time at the guest house! There was plenty of room to spread out. Really enjoyed seeing the night sky! Kitchen was well appointed and we will definitely be back. Thank you! Heidi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cara or Bud

Host profile image
Bud Johnson and Friends are the owners of Terlingua House.

Bud lives on a ranch just outside of Bronte, Texas (between San Angelo and Abilene). He is a geologist by trade and also dabbles as an entrepreneur.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the area and then the property back in the 80's and it has been a labor of love to get it to the high standard that it is today. There's something almost magical or spiritual when you watch the sunrise and sunset from here - not to mention the star gazing on a clear night. There's nothing like it. Terlingua House is a deluxe property on 15 acres with spectacular views, easy access, all the amenities and plenty of water. Both water and access can be an issue in the area. It's the perfect place to get away from it all and experience an amazing part of Texas that many don't even know exist. It's just minutes from shopping, dining and tour outfitters and easy access for day trips. Plus, you're fully connected to the outside world here with Internet and satellite TV.

What makes this property unique

Unique, lodge-like adobe style buildings house 3 separate sleeping quarters and kitchen/dining area. It's like renting a lodge or small resort for the same price as a decent hotel room. This allows you to socialize, dine and entertain as a group with the added benefit of retreating to your own space for some quiet time. Just minutes from shopping and dining, it's a perfect place to get away from it all but still be connected with wireless Internet, satellite TV other comforts of home. The sunsets/sunrises and star gazing are spectacular from this property.
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