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Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home

This smoke-free holiday home features barbecues. The holiday home features a balcony and a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a TV, a coffee/tea maker and an office.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Fossil Knob Ridge One Ultra Modern Container Home
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Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home Terlingua

About the area

Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Homer Wilson Ranch is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Visit our Terlingua travel guide
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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Colors Cliffs
    Many Stones
    15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Big Bend National Park
    Big Bend National Park
    16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park
    Big Bend Ranch State Park
    16 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Starlight Theatre
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Big Bend Library
    14 min drive - 14.9 km

Restaurants

  • Chili Pepper Cafe
    14 min drive
  • Venga
    7 min drive
  • Starlight Theater
    6 min drive
  • El Gordo’s Grill
    14 min drive
  • High Sierra Bar & Grill
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Starlight Theatre and within 12 miles (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Many Stones. Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Fossil Knob Ridge -Chisos: Ultra-Modern Container Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

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

Fun get away

Wonderful views and great privacy. The house is very comfortable. Directions were great. Last couple of miles were an adventure but well worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Beatiful vista

The property is well done and well maintained. Exactly like the photos and description. Property manager great. Beatiful views of the mountains in Big Bend from the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

Amazing Views!

Perfectly unique home base for a trip to Big Bend. My two kiddos and I visited in January and stayed for 3 nights. Wonderful vistas in the morning and night. The patio faces the sunrise, great view and peaceful way to start the day with coffee. Stars at night were amazing. Container is cozy, very comfortable, and totally workable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Perfection

We stayed 3 nights and had an amazing time! The beautiful sunrises, morning hikes looking at fossils and plants on the acreage, evenings by the fire, grilling at sunset with Mountain View’s! We had everything we needed and it was great being so close to Terlingua Ghost town and a short scenic drive to Lajitas..great spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal V.

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

Beautiful Location

The Chisos property at Fossil Knob Ridge is such a great place to stay when visiting the Terlingua/Big Bend area. The views are gorgeous and the stargazing is outstanding! While the trek up the last stretch of road is a little bumpy, it is very conveniently located and everything is just as described. There has also been a lot of thought and care put into the necessities and amenities available. We had an awesome stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Unique Terlingua Experience

The Chisos house at Fossil Knob Ridge was clean and comfortable. Loved staying in the container converted to a house with beautiful views of Terlingua and the Chisos mountains. We had everything we needed and greatly enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the property. Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Get away

Property is exactly as described. Very comfortable stay with great views. The road up to the property is extremely rough. The property is worth the rough road. Has everything you need! Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Amazing Getaway

We absolutely loved this shipping container unit! It had everything we needed for our trip! Such a peaceful place to stay- The night skies were breathtaking - and the town of Terlingua was so much fun! We could easily have stayed another week! Make sure to bring some extra drinking water so you don't use all of the water at the rental. Please heed the information about the drive up - the last leg of the road is quite bumpy - it's doable in a smaller SUV like we had.. but a Truck or higher SUV would be preferable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cal R.

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

Fantastic!!!

This review is long overdue BUT my stay is not easily forgotten. What a wonderful location. The container home was conveniently located 1.5 miles to the Terlingua Ghost town. The road lets out right next to the old theater. The home was set up to face the mountains and sunrise and sunset were easily viewed everyday. We went when the moon was full and the temps were very mild and comfortable in the evenings. Everything was provided that we could need. There is a full grocery store in Alpine and a small one in Terlingua. Go to this place if you want ease of access, beautiful views, and off the path seclusion that is “just right”. I will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA R.

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

So peaceful!

What a quiet & peaceful place to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday! Terlingua has been on our bucket list for quiet some time, and we finally got to experience what everyone has been raving about! Chisos was absolutely beautiful. The kitchen was fully stocked with the essentials, and had everything we needed to cook a fabulous meal. The directions to Fossil Ridge were very detailed and helped so much! As previous reviews mentioned, make sure you have an all terrain vehicle. The last mile or so is extremely rocky, and you will want to take your time navigating the rocky path during daylight if possible! We will definitely recommend Fossil Ridge to family & friends, and can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wes c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stargazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful container home. Spacious for it's size. Excellent view. Road to the home is gravel rough road and it's uphill. Recommend you have an SUV. Enjoyed our stay would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean equiped property. Off the beaten track enough that there was no traffic even from locals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akers M.

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

Great Option

With all the over-priced, but underwhelming accommodations that have popped up in the area contrasted with ones that are past their prime, Fossil Knob is perfect. Easy access to the park and ghost town but still peaceful with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Peaceful, adventurous, just plain fun!

Absolutely amazing experience from booking to departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our six-day stay at Chisos House was fantastic. Property description exactly as listed - amazing sunrises, dark skies, and view of Big Bend NP. Communication from host prior to and during our stay was accurate (type of vehicle needed to access property and directions), helpful and prompt.Location is perfectly situated to enjoy time in both Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park Ranch. We probably wouldn’t have considered the State Park if the National Park facilities hadn’t been closed due to govt shutdown. Beautiful hikes in both BBNP and BBSPR with our three year old.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stargazing at its best

Loved it—-thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was secluded and quiet. It was a little slow getting to it but no problem for our well seasoned 4 wheel drive; excellent directions from the host! The kitchen was ideal with all full size appliances and a wealth of utensils and cookware. The bed was comfortable, not too firm or soft. The views were amazing! We spent most of our time on the patio when not out exploring the area. The grill worked perfectly and we cooked several meals there. The bathroom shower was huge and impressive; the extra small bathroom sink took some getting used to but it was manageable. A big thank you to the hosts who were very helpful. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Terlingua Stay

Wow is all that I can say about the view from this property. Perched on top of the hill facing the mountains. Perfectly located to visit Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Plenty of neat shops and restaurants within a mile of the house. A very neat "container" home. Well stocked with paper products and coffee supplies. There was a nice firepit for evenings watching the stars, and I do mean plenty of stars in the sky. If you are looking for a stay in the area, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

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

A Great Experience

I cannot say enough good things about our stay - what a cool setup. This was our 2nd time to the Big Bend area - Fossil Knob Ridge made this visit a special visit. It was quite apparent that the owners invested a piece of themselves when completing their project - you can feel their heart and soul in the place. If you get the chance - stay here while visiting Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Birthday Getaway

Our stay at Fossil Knob Ridge - Chisos was nothing short of incredible! The ultra-modern container home was spotless, thoughtfully designed, and packed with everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. The panoramic views of the desert and distant mountains were absolutely breathtaking—sunrises and sunsets here are a must-see!We especially loved the attention to detail throughout the space, from the cozy bedding and sleek furnishings to the fully equipped kitchen. The remote, peaceful setting gave us a true escape while still being just a short drive to Big Bend National Park and Terlingua.This place is a perfect blend of style, serenity, and convenience. We’ll absolutely be recommending it to friends and can’t wait to return. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erich D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ants & Water Rationing

We ran into an ant problem the host told us it was not common problem but there were 3 cans of ant spray under the sink.Also had to ration water but turning water on and off in the shower would have made nice to know when we booked the property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla G.

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

Unique!

Our stay was great, everything as expected! The view is breathtaking! WiFi is impressive! Found the rental to be well equipped! Loved sitting out on the porch and using the fire pit at night! The road up to the unit was not that difficult...just follow the directions! Happy to say we found the containers to be a comfy, cozy little niche in Terlingua!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Private, modern, isolated.

Well kept storage trailer duo. Kitchen, bath, bedroom, living room. Nice patio with red night-vision lighting overlooking Big Bend Park. It's a short distance to the western park entrance. The road is rough getting there so drive slowly. It's not hard to find-just follow the directions carefully. We would definitely stay here again when back in BB/Terlingua.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie S.

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

Amazing Views

Property itself and location were amazing. A bit scary going up but very much worth the location. the container home was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Only unsatisfactory item was the surprise $100.00+ charge for using VRBO above what was already paid for the rental of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022