Terlingua Ranch Retreat-Stunning 360 Views, Solitude, Comfort

• A Desert Oasis!

  A Desert Oasis!

  • Guest Ray
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/27/13
  Our stay for a week at Terlingua Ranch Retreat began with the exceptional ease in booking...all the information and pictures were accurate, and the cabin was picture perfect in every respect. Travelling with 2 labradors makes it difficult to find accommodations at times, but this was one of the best and easiest. Big Bend is a huge park, but we were capable of visiting every aspect of it that we planned to do. For hiking the dogs, Big Bend Ranch State Park is equally as beautiful and they have 2 great trails to hike the dogs on...the Closed Canyon Trail and Hoodoos Trail. On top of that, we hiked the dogs out the road to the cabin everday, and really enjoyed the solitude of seeing no other soul nor traffic, nor anything but beautiful landscape and occassional wildlife...deer, jack rabbits, and I think javelinas, though they were far off and couldn't easily be identified. The cabin stayed warm at night, and with the ceiling fans, cool during the day - never had to use heat or air. Stargazing was exceptional...usually you can see stars amongst the dark black sky, but here the stars were so full and brightly lit that the sky appeared dark royal blue...incredible! We were able to see all of the Rio Grande Village Drive, including Hot Springs and Boquillas Canyon, and we were able to hike The Windows Trail in the Chisos Mountains. Our favorite was the Santa Elena Canyon hike...awesome! Just down the road from the cabin is a turn off to Indian Head Road, and if you drive to where the road ends at the park boundary, a short hike will get you to some ancient petroglyphs...we were never bored and had a great time with our dogs! Thank you for a great stay!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for the glowing review! As always, we are pleased when guests have a good stay and find the things they are looking for. (There are certainly many places to look!) And as always, hats off to Janet and Daryl for making visits as relaxing and worry-free as possible. So happy you had a good visit! Wayne and Dee.

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• Outstanding Rental!

  Outstanding Rental!

  • Guest DS
  • Date of stay 01/29/13
  • Review Submitted 02/03/13
  Just did a 3 day stay here and I'd have to agree with all the reviews preceding mine. What a terrific place to recharge one's batteries. Extremely environmentally sensitive, well laid out, functional, and quite comfortable. Incredibly well stocked with both basics and extras. Views are spectacular! And it was nice looking up through the skylight at night and seeing Orion perfectly framed. Also a pleasure dealing with Janet in all phases of renting this property.........very thorough, patient, and friendly.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: We are happy you enjoyed the stay, and thanks very much for your review. As always, we are pleased to be able to share the house and surroundings with those who appreciate the area. And I will pass along your compliments to Janet. She and Daryl are essential to the whole process! Thanks again, Dee and Wayne.

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• We loved this place!!

  We loved this place!!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 12/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  We spent our Christmas at the Ranch Retreat and it far exceeded our expectations. The house is adorable, clean, and very well appointed. The view is stunning and the quiet is nothing like I have ever experienced. Darrell and Janet who manage the retreat are wonderful hosts and very accommodating. They really could not be nicer. We highly recommend this house for anyone needing to get away from it all. We will be back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you very much for the review, and we are glad you enjoyed your visit. We are very fortunate to have Janet and Daryl available to make sure the house is presentable and user friendly, and really wouldn't be able to offer the house without their assistance. Thanks again, Dee and Wayne.

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• Terlingua Ranch Retreat is AMAZING!

  Terlingua Ranch Retreat is AMAZING!

  • Guest Daniel
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  This home is AMAZING! We had the best Thanksgiving ever, in the most unique, beautiful and serene area that I have experienced in a long time. We just loved the comfortable, off-the-grid home which definitely appealed to my Environmental Engineer daughter who joined us. We liked it so much that we only ventured into the park for one day! We'll be back (with a more rugged car!) for sure and I've already recommended this place several times. We look forward to returning to the Big Bend area and renting this home again. You are definitely missing out if you don't go to Big Bend and stay in this home!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thanks very much for your kind words. We do our best to keep the house welcoming and user-friendly, but realize that the setting is the feature that is the most awe-inspiring. We are happy to be able to share with others who appreciate the whole package, and are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again, Dee and Wayne.

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• A great vacation

  A great vacation

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/30/11
  • Review Submitted 04/12/12
  My husband and I had a blissful vacation at this very special location. The cottage was clean, comfortable, contemporary, and peaceful. The night sky was enormous. We loved the proximity to Big Bend and travelled there every day. Daryl was informative and available if needed. We absolutely loved this vacation and recommend it as a five star destination for anyone who truly wants to get away from it all. We've been home a week and I have had dreams of this place for the last few nights. Nuff said.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• "What a Country!!"

  "What a Country!!"

  • Guest From Missouri, Show Me
  • Date of stay 04/05/12
  • Review Submitted 04/12/12
  A stay and enjoyment level just as advertised and previously rated by other renters. The views and feelings generated from such a nice location, as well as the owners/contact personnel relationship is simply a breath of fresh air. You'll love the views, lifestyle you establish, and the contact with good old Mother Nature. If lucky enough to see & experience a southwest TX thunderstorm, the sunshine, and almost constant breezes in early April, you will appreciate your choice for some down time. Spend time reading on the porches, watching the day go by, and grill your dinner for porchtime consumption to really enjoy life in the Big Bend. Definitely go to Big Bend Nat'l Park, visit the Rio Grande, and the Chisos Mtn. basin. Stargazing and waiting for the full moon is not to be missed. Read about the people, their culture, and the trying times these pioneers endured to settle this region. If in Study Butte, visit India's Cafe & Bakery; you won't be sorry for the good people you will meet and enjoy. Try the breakfast taco and just enjoy sitting about with the very gracious and caring owners. My 5 days on site were some of the best days of my life. Texas and the Big Bend area is simply heaven.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you very much! It's always great to hear that someone has enjoyed their stay. We're pleased also that you managed to visit lots of the local sites, AND got to see a thunderstorm roll through. They can be awesome! We've been visiting the Big Bend area for more than forty years, and it's experiences like those you describe that that we love and hope everyone can have a chance to share. Thanks again! Dee & Wayne.

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• Great Trip!

  Great Trip!

  • Guest BBB
  • Date of stay 02/06/12
  • Review Submitted 02/21/12
  Just back and would love to turn around and go right back to Big Bend and this retreat. Property was a great place to come back to after our days of hiking. Loved the amazing quiet and views and all was comfortable and as listed. We had one small issue our first morning there - up early so it was still dark and there was no wind either so we did not have enough electricity to make a pot of coffee. If no coffee one morning would ruin your day consider taking a french press along just in case. Other mornings we had enough power. Of note: there is an old stovetop percolator at the retreat. Information about the retreat that came after booking was thorough and excellent. Would definitely stay again and recommend. Go, see this amazing place! FYI - came from the midwest in winter so thought I was well versed with dry skin but SW TX put Michigan dryness to shame. Take good moisturizer with you, your skin will thank you.

  Owner response: Thanks very much for the review. Janet and Daryl are always working hard to make visits to the retreat special, relaxing, and fun. It's a tall order, but they manage to make it seem effortless. Thank you also for reporting the problem with the power. Daryl has already started looking into the situation and we are confident that the coffee will be brewing in time for your next visit. Thanks again, and happy travels! Dee & Wayne.

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• The beautiful sunsets were the "cake" and the stars at night were the "icing"!!

  The beautiful sunsets were the "cake" and the stars at night were the "icing"!!

  • Guest Debbie and Kevin
  • Date of stay 04/27/11
  • Review Submitted 07/18/11
  This is the place for anyone who truly wants to get "away from it all"! We had a fantastic time at The Terlingua Ranch and enjoyed every minute of our stay! I always look for places that meet our 3 "C" requirements: Clean, Comfortable and Cost. The Terlingua Ranch Retreat surpassed all of them! Words just can't do justice to the scenic views, piece and quiet that surounds the retreat. A big THANK YOU to the owners for sharing a little part of their heaven with us and the caretakers for ensuring that everything was perfect!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for your very kind words. We think the views from the house are great. The only thing we know to do that will make the scenery more enjoyable is to keep the house as easy and comfortable as possible while minimizing any impact on the surroundings. That seems to suit most folks, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again, Dee and Wayne.

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• beautiful solitude - just as described

  beautiful solitude - just as described

  • Guest sandy
  • Date of stay 03/05/11
  • Review Submitted 03/14/11
  If you've read the other reviews they all sound just alike. Why? Because this retreat home is beautiful and located out away from everything. It is equiped with anything you need and is extremely clean, cozy and comfortable. The view from any directions is breathtaking Texas rugged beauty. when we heard there was no TV we brought books and magazines to relax - but never even got to them. with the choice of porches you can watch the sun come up or go down, be in the breeze or away from it. between sitting on the porch, cooking on the grill, watching the stars - we "ran out of time" to read. it was wonderful and relaxing. Our dog Toby loved laying out on the porch and exploring the land and sniffing out wonderful doggie smells. I think he was as sad to leave as we were. We look forward to our next visit!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Perfection personified

  Perfection personified

  • Guest Rachelle
  • Date of stay 02/17/11
  • Review Submitted 03/08/11
  Spent only four days out in this lovely home. The silence was so loud! No airplanes, trains, cars ...just pure nature. There is a family of deer that come very close to the house in the early morning hours. Took an outside camp shower with us because it was winter and the outside shower wasn't attached. Wow! How very cool! The home itself is gorgeous and you can tell that every effort was employed to make this a green home. The enviro-let was different but not an issue. Every day was windy and sunny so there was always plenty of electricity. Make sure to hike the surrounding land. I left a couple small rock sculptures. I think that others have done this as well...never made it to the labyrinth. Another reason to go back! Hiked every day in Big Bend. Not a single bad thing to say about Terlingua; only a warning that La Kiva is a very local restaurant. It is interesting but the service ... meh... Better off going to Starlight. Don't miss out on the cemetery. So many things to do and we only just scratched the surface. Cannot wait to go back!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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TRULY A STUNNIG PLACE!!! GUESTS TELL US THE VIEWS SURPASS OUR DESCRIPTIONS!!!!
LOW SEASON (June, July & August)-- $129 per night, $775 per week - 2 night min.
REGULAR SEASON (January, February, May, September, October, November, December) 
              $139 per night, $835 per week 2 night min.
HOLIDAY SEASON (March, April, plus 5 days before & after Memorial Day, Labor Day, 
 Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New years)-$149 per night, $899 per week - 3 night min
Hotel Tax of 13%, Cleaning Fee - $65(one-time fee), Pet Fee - $50 (if applicable)
Cancellation Policy– Full refund(minus $50 & PayPal fees) > 30 days before arrival

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.