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Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping

Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Dining

Overview of Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Alpine, TX
  • Popular LocationMany Stones38 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Bend National Park46 min drive
  • Popular LocationChisos Basin Visitor Center91 min drive
  • AirportAlpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)103 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    2 queen beds

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping

This is a romantic studio style cabin/house with a lofted bedroom in the second floor peek of the a-frame. 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. Outside cats are Franky/Chaco/Capitan.

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 dish ware. A coffee percolator is provided, please bring your own coffee. This house runs on solar power energy and is able to run everything that is in the house(including cieling fan and 1 floor fan) charge cell phones or computer chargers, but not much else. There is a composting toilet for # business , solar shower set up, and a refrigerator for your use. When renting this house if your party is over 2 guests or the Queen size bed isn't enough, there are 2 comfortable floor mattresses also . These will accommodate an individual or a couple. All bedding is provided for the Queen sized bed 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 head extra and a tent or more should be pitched out somewhere on the property.
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.
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!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking permitted

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Property grounds

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Casa Creosote Off Grid Camping
Casa de Creosote. Off grid Cabin Camping
Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping Terlingua

About the area

Terlingua

This holiday home is located in Terlingua. Local points of interest include Many Stones, Big Bend Library, and Persimmon Gap Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 38 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 46 min drive
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 79 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 90 min drive
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 91 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y., Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Access to Big Bend National Park
Property is exactly as described - off grid cabin. Very comfortable place to come back to and relax after long days of hiking, canoeing, and explore Big Bend. Looking up at the stars at night was one of the highlights for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

一读 芊.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great gateway cabin
We had a great experience staying at Jim’s remote cabin. The cabin is not connected to any public utilities. It uses filtered rainwater for water usage, solar panels + battery packs for electricity, and septic tanks for sewerage, which are great for the environment. Jim is super friendly and easy/fun to talk to, we exchanged a beer and had a blast chatting various things. Just before we end our stay, Jim completed an indoor bathroom with toilet and hot shower. That made my wife and daughter very happy. We would definitely stay at this place if we are ever visiting that area again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you like off-grid, you'll love it out here
I can't actually comment on the cabin itself as there was a small mishap with the scheduling, but Jim took care of it and put us up in a place nearby. What I can tell you is that he's a really nice guy and he made sure we were taken care of. As to the area itself, when it says off-grid, it's no exaggeration. That means you get beautiful days and incredibly starry nights, not to mention a quiet night's sleep. My kids and I were outside looking at the stars for over an hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Great place, great view, great trip. I highly recommend going and seeing the beautiful landscape!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off grid living in Terlingua
Jimmy was a great host and has set up a charming cabin for guests. Comfortable to sleep and hang out at. I love off grid living so I enjoyed it much and Jim was very accommodating. Would stay there again if I come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey refuge in the desert
I loved this charming cabin and look forward to staying here again. As others said, this rustic stay is not for everyone. However, I stay in a lot of rentals and who is not sick of rental interiors filled with mismatched, tacky Target purchases that they are calling decor these days? Every inch of Jim's place is strange, lovely and most importantly, has character. The location is remote, but not too far from town and has great internet and phone connection. The quiet is medicine. I went out early one morning and saw the largest moon on the horizon over a pink sky. Thank you Jim for sharing this with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Peggy H., Small town Alberta, Canada, (pop.1000 !)

Good Rustic Experience-If you Haven’t Flown in
What is Great- craftsmanship of cabin & interesting decor/items. Isolated for star gazing. Is a solid building; and it’s fair to be asked to limit water use, power etc (off grid- Solar etc). But, if you have flown to the area- one doesn’t have towels (none provided), nor are u likely to buy a propane tank for additional heat for cold nights. The not so great: Loft floor was very dusty; outhouse quite a walk away; shower - a drive away; yard area could be tidier- tires strewn about & RVs.. we aren’t city folks- camp in mtns with horses, etc, but if u have to use the biffy in the night much, or think this is a big step up from camping, then it’s not for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Heaven in the Boonies
Perfect desert stay ... peace and solitude, billions and billions of stars. Loved the location. I stayed downstairs and slept on one of the rolled up mats with some bedding I had brought with me. I was comfortable. I would definitely consider staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great idea but poorly done
The cabin is cute, but it was very dirty. The bedding, which is nice to have, was very dirty. The propane stove was dirty, and an inch of dirt/dust on everything in the cabin. The solar shower system was a hose on the ground. Granted, you are camping but a solar shower would have a different set up. Mr. Jim, the owner was nice but he constantly kept reminding me of the rules of the cabin. It was a little discerning. Not sure if it was because i am a single woman or what. There are other trailers there and some vehicles. I did not see any sign of life, so was not sure if others lived there or not. Honesty, been at deer camps that were a lot better kept. The cabin is well built, just needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Enjoyed the stay. Casa de Creosote is the real deal if authentic is your thing. Great library as well! Thanks for sharing your home JK.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023