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RELAX OFF THE BEATEN PATH!

RELAX OFF THE BEATEN PATH!

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Enjoy a cool beverage with the wildlife while relaxing in the cooling pool!
"Big Boss" 12/31/17,  40' away from front porch!
Enjoy your ATVs right from the front door!
The ever-present Ocotillo cactus. Red blooms taste like honeysuckle!
Bring your camera for Muledeer close-ups!

Overview of RELAX OFF THE BEATEN PATH!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Terlingua, TX
  • Popular LocationMany Stones42 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Bend National Park50 min drive
  • Popular LocationChisos Basin Visitor Center95 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living room

Queen bed #2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

RELAX OFF THE BEATEN PATH!

This is one of the very few nightly rentals that provides an automatic backup generator in the event of power outage to south Brewster County.

Bring your camera and get ready to relax! Drive or Fly-in! The choice is yours.

We take great pains to insure that our facility is sanitized and disinfected as much as possible between visiting guests.

This is a 107 acre property full of wildlife, cactus, birds and hiking. This is a NON-smoking and No Pet rental. There is a $250 fee for violation of either of these policies. This property is accessible by car (the last 3 miles is a well maintained gravel road). The RV is a 34' 2018 Jayco Eagle Series bumper pull with two queen beds. This RV is equipped with huge flat screen TV, wifi, bluetooth stereo, double-door refrig/freezer, oven, range, outdoor gas grill, a gas griddle and a wood fired barbque pit with mesquite provided. This also comes equipped with 2 factory A/Cs and central heat, coffee pot with timer and a counter top icemaker. You will also find on-site a large charcoal/wood bar-b-q pit and lots of mesquite wood to cook with.

Also at the disposal of the customer is a 10'x 45' covered wooden deck with chairs and a ceiling mounted mister system for hot summer days. Beautiful views of Bell Mountain, White Horse Mtn and the Christmas Mtns can all be seen from this vantage point, none more than a mile and a half from the porch. This deck is also equipped with five 8' roll down screens for additional comfort from extreme heat. Of course there is a propane gas fire pit and a Chiminea with ample pinion pine firewood for cold winter days and nights. Enjoy the viewing of scaled quail, eurasian and white winged doves, mule deer, javelina, fox, coyote, ravens and red-tailed hawks. Blackbear, mountain lions and bobcats have also been seen close to the house. Absolutely no hunting or discharge of firearms is allowed. This home is completely dependant on rainfall. We request that all visitors limit their water consumption. These quarters come with a 6 gallon water heater which helps reduce long showers. Due to the various types of wildlife in the area and customer allergies, we have a no pet policy that is strictly enforced. There is also a $250 fee for violation of this policy.

There is a home on-site which is the owners private residence and customers are not permitted with it's use. If you Fly-in, we can arrange to have you picked up and provide you a 6-person UTV for rental if requested.

Area attractions include but are not limited to: Big Bend National Park (with access to a rowboat ride into Old Mexico for lunch and shopping), Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Ghostown, Lajitas Golf Resort, a beautiful River Road trip along the Rio Grande to Presidio, TX, chartered rafting down the Rio Grande through Santa Elena Canyon or Boquillas Canyon, and dinner at the Starlight Theatre in the ghostown. You are welcome to bring your own mountain bikes, ATV’s or UTV’S and ride out right from your front door. This property is a scenic 40 minute drive from the National Park.

Closer to home (1/2mile south) , you will find the Terlingua Ranch Headquarters office open 7 days a week, along with a cabana and bath house at the swimming pool. The ranch headquarters area also has a 7 day a week/ 3 meals a day café known as "The Bad Rabbit". There is also a laundromat located very close to the mgmt. office where they also sell bagged ice, logo T-shirts, wine glasses, caps and koozies.

If you are fortunate enough to have owners Mark and Michelle there on a visit at the time of your stay, you will surely benefit from their knowledge of the area and their ability (price negotiable) to take you on a UTV guided tour of more of the unknown areas of the 225,000 acre Terlingua Ranch.

There is a 10%discount on the nightly rate for Veterans. Copy of military ID card required. Call Mark at 806-781-7814, please leave a message.

Property manager

Mark Chiles
Premier Host
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children should be watched closely

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Some limitations may apply, please contact us

Pets

No pets allowed
Those with service animals should take caution.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please only use pool towels for pool areas.
Be gentle with all doors and latches as to not leave broken for next guest.

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Some limitations may apply, please contact us
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Window Trail Trailhead and Panther Path Trail 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 Chisos Basin Visitor Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 42 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 50 min drive
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 87 min drive
  • Sand Slide - 87 min drive
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bad Rabbit Cafe - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful place
Nice place could be a little more distant from the owners house. Great hosts but would have been nice to be away from the main residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful scenic nature environment. Lovely responsive hosts. Comfortable, exceedingly clean space. Be prepared to travel 40 min for a restaurant or grocery store.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery
Our hosts were friendly, our accommodations were clean, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and watching the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living it up in the Texas backcountry
We loved our time at Mark and Michelle's property, way out in the Texas Backcountry. Our kids rated the RV the best spot we stayed on our vacation. We saw a gray desert fox, herds of deer, jackrabbit, and other local animals during our stay. Our hosts were wonderful and went out of their way to help us have a great time. It is roughly a 45-minute drive from terlingua Ghost Town, but its remoteness is what makes it so unique and memorable. We hope we'll get to visit again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RANDY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation get away
Loved that it was off the beaten path … beautiful scenery, loved seeing the deer,foxes, quail, dove and other wildlife.. Mark and Michelle were great host and hostess with a wealth of knowledge and funny 😊 Enjoyed our stay there .. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Chiles

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My wife and I live full-time on property. Living on property allows us a distinct advantage that enables us to immediately assist with any problems that may arise. I have lived in Texas my entire life (58yrs) growing up mainly in and around San Antonio and south Texas. My wife considers herself a "military brat" and preachers daughter so is doubly dysfunctional. LOL! I attended Texas A&M and my wife graduated Abilene Christian Univ.

Why they chose this property

I began traveling to Terlingua Ranch at the age of 11 because my parents loved the area. I grew founder of the area everytime I visited. As I've matured in age, I find that many people from across Texas and the United States have no idea of what is out here. This is a great way for me to share this part of God's wonderful creation. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Our rental is extremely comfortable in a very in-hospitable environment. We are also very close to one of the only swimming pools in south Brewster County. This pool is beautiful and has undergone some recent remodeling. Also close by is a laundry facility, cafe' and the ranch mgmt. office which is open 7 days a week from 8-5. This rental is a great jumping off spot for all that the Big Bend Region has to offer, yet it affords you tranquil and beautiful evenings for relaxing and star gazing.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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