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Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town

Holiday home in Terlingua with kitchen and balcony

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Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, offices
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town

Holiday home in Terlingua with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features a garden and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a bath.

Property manager

Janet Eby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town Terlingua
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About the area

Map
Terlingua, Texas

What's nearby

  • Big Bend Library - 16 min drive
  • Many Stones - 17 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 17 min drive
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 23 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terlingua ghost town Starlight theater - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪High Sierra Bar Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Milagro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Long Draw Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Bend Library, Many Stones and Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Terlingua Sky: Ever Changing Views Near Ghost Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James E S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This is a great home to stay at . It has everything you need. The views are awesome . I had a question and emailed the owners and they responded very quickly. This is a great home for a family to stay at.I recommend staying here very highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Very well maintained, secluded and clean cabin and property. Check in and out was easy. Had a question and property manager responded quickly. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen well stocked with everything imaginable. Plenty of towels, bed linens pillows and blankets.The sunrise and sunsets were gorgeous. You are literally surrounded by mountains. You are close to restaurants and there is one small store. Big Bend National Park is only about 10 minutes away. The road to the cabin is rough but if you drive slowly it's not too bad. We have a Kia Cadenza. Don't know how hard it would have been if it was raining for days. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley V., Grayslake, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views from this Big Bend base camp
The house exceeded our expectations. The beds were very comfortable with higher quality sheets than many VRBO provide. The split system had no trouble keeping us comfy cool when the temps were in the mid-90's and tended to not be needed at night. Everything was clean. Everything we needed was there, from toiletries to laundry pods to drinking water. The grill was clean and ready to use. The directions to the house were spot on, and as long as we took it really slow, the roads did not cause any problems for our rent-a-wreck Corolla. We would not have been confident about traveling with that car on those roads after dark, but luckily there was never a reason to. Star gazing and TV kept us at the house after a day of hiking at Big Bend anyway! It took us roughly an hour to get from the house to visitor centers at Panther Junction, Chisos Basin and Castelon, and another 15 minutes further to Rio Grande VC. The park is huge. But the best part was the spectacular view of the Chisos from the front outdoor seating area. Each morning, I'd settle into one of the patio chairs with a pot of coffee and watch the sunrise paint the sky and mountains in an everchanging display of color and light. Truly magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Panoramic vistas of sunrise and night sky
We loved our stay at Terlingua Sky! Very comfortable and attractive interior; fabulous views of mountain ranges, sunrise and night sky.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

R C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandios Vistas
Our party had four adults. We spent the majority of our time in surrounding Big Bend/Lajaitas region. Mesmerized by the beautiful skylines changing color from hour to hour throughout the day. The evening hours at the property, that sits on top of the hill, afforded us blazing sunsets and glorious sunrise’s. The property is close enough to Terlingua to eat at local restaurants and be back in a matter of minutes. We especially enjoyed the “Star Light” restaurant. We shopped at the local store as we waited for our table. We explored the old Terlingua cemetery, drove from Boquillas to Santa Elena and numerous spots in between. We especially liked the newly opened fossil exibit south of Panther Junction on the Marathon highway. The beds were comfortable, extra blankets and pillows were available, plenty of towels, toiletries, paper products and bottled water. The entire house is off grid with solar panels, rain water reclamation tanks and a propane generator for backup on property. Smart TV, Wi-Fi worked great too… surprisingly we had several ’bars’ of ATT cell coverage. As former mid eighties students of SRSU, we were taken aback to witness the growth of this area since then. TWO different gas station in THE NATIONAL PARK! Our truck loved the dirt road adventures in and out of the park. Traveling the dirt road to the house, to locate road signage requires everyone’s attention & eyes to see/read & negociate 1 hairpin turn. Fun Terlingua living…Big Bend Gods country!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Enjoyed staying here Beautiful cabin feel The view was amazing waking up and seeing the sunrise very quiet & peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Views from a cozy home
Excellent star gazing location! Private and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hines H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving vacation
Beautiful views, skies, sunsets, sunrises and bright stars!!! Quiet, peaceful and awesome! Great place to unwind after spectacular hiking in Big Bend and diner and cocktails in Terlingua. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
We stayed here in March 2023 during Spring Break to visit Big Bend NP. The location enabled us to sleep well and still get to the park early enough to hike Emory Peak and for extensive visits on other days. When we got the check in information we learned that the tap water is not potable because it's recycled rain water. Plenty of bottled water was supplied by the host so that was not an issue. The hosts' explanation of the system was educational and inspiring. I would've liked to know about the water before committing to the place, but over all everything worked out fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Far away yet close to what you need
This place is very secluded and we enjoyed viewing the sunrise and night sky from the home (and not having to drive a distance to get away from light pollution). Good location to get to Big Bend and also local restaurants. The road to get to the home is challenging but okay if you take it slow in a non-low clearance vehicle. Water limits require some adjustment but house provided what we needed. We enjoyed our stay and are glad we made the long trip out to the Big Bend area. Thanks for sharing the home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L., Knoxville , TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Very welcoming home with spectacular view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent stay at Terlingua Sky!
This is our 2nd time at Terlingua Sky and loved it this time even more. We enjoy the quiet and beautiful landscape while sitting outside in the evenings. The stars didn't disappoint! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terlingua Sky
This was a very nice home, plenty roomy for 4. Beautiful views. Only downside is road to property is rocky but we had an suv and just had to go slow. Owner gave us details about roads and directions so we were aware of rocky roads.Also drive into Big Bend National Park is a distance probably 45 min, however we knew this coming here.There isn’t lodging much closer to park. Ghost town Terlingua is nice place to go visit, shop a little and eat out. Loved High Sierra restaurant. Only about 10-15 minute drive into town from property. Would recommend this property to anyone will definitely want to return again .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy D., Boulder, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Lovely property with a dynamite view convenient to Big Bend National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem on the mountainous desert
Cozy, comfortable and spacious dwelling facing the wondrous Chisos Mountains. A breathtaking and centering site for the adventuresome yogi.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenden B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million dollar view
Stunning views at this fully-stocked and sizeable property. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S., Lake Cherokee

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house.
Love so enjoyed our stay in Terlingua Sky. Perfect name. I only gave 4 stars for accuracy of discrription because they don't list all the amenities. There's a covered patio all around the house so you stay in the sun or avoid the wind. There are charcoal grill and a fire pit. Great private location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property
This place is better than described. I’ve never seen a “rental” so nicely decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked, beds both very comfortable, bathrooms not only very functional but beautiful. Lots of space to unpack - closet and drawer space. Great outdoor area too and wait until you see the stars at night. The road is as described and slow going but it’s still only about five minutes from main road where you are very close to restaurants and bars and of course the National Park. Stay here, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property—best place to stay in Terlingua!
The house and views are top notch & very close to Terlingua Ghost town (1.9 miles), about 15 mins to Big Bend or Lajitas. Just be prepared for dirt road - you get excellent directions. I wouldn’t stay anywherelse but Terlingua Sky!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP J., FRISCO

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with great views
The house is secluded (no nearby neighbors) on a hillside with an excellent view of the multiple mountain ranges. Sunset glow on the mountains is amazing. Nice front porch with a table for dining outside. House is elevated above Terlingua and Study Butte. Furniture was relaxing and functional. Plenty of cooking supplies and good appliances. Wifi was good. Bed was comfy. I will likely rent this house again in the future. Communications with Janet were great. She was quick to reply to emails. A few minor issues: shower/bathtub drain is slow, no instructions on how to use gas heater (I figured it out). Access note: dirt road to house requires decent vehicle clearance (not for Porsches, Corvettes, McLarens, GT350/500s)...I bottomed out my Porsche 911 multiple times and had to remove small boulders from the road. My Audi S5 would've been fine. Shortest and smoothest route is 1.9 mi of dirt road. Most cars will do fine, just not low-clearance sports cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Base for Exploration
House was perfect for our family of four. Home was spotless and very comfortable. The off grid solar and rain catchment system performed flawlessly. Was very convenient access to both Big Bend and the State Park, we thoroughly enjoyed both. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S., Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Dark Skies & Privacy!
Exactly what we were looking for. This property is off the grid, so there are solar panels & rain containers, along with a generator. The photos don't do this place justice. Very nice & comfy. We had issues with the kitchen lights turning off with the a/c running, but that's to be expected. (We cooked by lanterns). Beds were comfy & lots of room to set up our telescopes & cameras to view the stars. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa P., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Sky Texas Fun!
We have stayed here twice because we love it so much! Always a great stay. We enjoy the privacy of the large property and of course the spectacular mountain views and night sky. Its also conveniently located close to Terlingua. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A view for miles
A solar system that works well! The A/C worked very well, surprisingly! Well appointed kitchen, without a dishwasher, but its solar. Bathroom doors are not solid, more like a fence. Overall though, a good experience, better than most in the desert.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Relaxing Home
This home on the mountain was just perfect. The place was nicely set up and fit our needs. It is remote, but so quiet and relaxing to watch the sun rise and set. It was hot already, but the low humidity helped. Great place to unwind after exploring the area for the day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022