Big Bend Getaway - Views, Comfort and Style - 10 Min to Pool !

• Awesome Stay!

  Awesome Stay!

  • Guest Bob
  • Date of stay 12/03/12
  • Review Submitted 12/06/12
  A friend and I recently stayed at the Getaway and had a great trip. Not only is the surrounding countryside amazing with lots of great things to do, but the house itself was a highlight of our stay. As other reviewers have already stated, the house is exactly as described on the website, so you can choose this property with confidence. The house was very clean and had extras you might not expect. The owners were very responsive to our inquiries as well. The only suggestion I might make for future guests to this property is to arrive during daylight hours if possible, as it is VERY DARK at night (which is great!) and could be difficult to find. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend both the Big Bend area and this house!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• It doesn't get any better

  It doesn't get any better

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 11/01/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  This is a great place to stay if you want to get away from it all. We stayed here on a recent motorcycle trip and found this to be a perfect spot. The driveway is a bit tricky the first time thru on a bike, but after you do it once it is easy. Everything you need for a nice stay is there, including binoculars for watching the hills. Unbelievable sunsets, sun rises and moon rises. We can't wait to go back. Perfect for 2 or 4 people.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Highly recommend

  Highly recommend

  • Guest Lane
  • Date of stay 09/24/12
  • Review Submitted 10/02/12
  My wife and I rented this property for our honeymoon. And we are glad we did. It is remote enough to be nice and quiet and also served as a great starting point for several fun day trips (state park, national park, marfa, fort davis, terlingua, etc). We had a few questions before and after our stay and the owner was quick to respond. I highly recommend this property and we plan to return in the future.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• First Timer's Experience

  First Timer's Experience

  • Guest Mikay
  • Date of stay 07/09/12
  • Review Submitted 07/12/12
  Comfortable, clean, and efficient rental home. Big Bend Getaway is great for the adventure seekers and/or people who are looking for peace and quiet. The pictures and descriptions of the home is accurate with no surprises. I suggest driving at least a small SUV to get to its location since the road can be bumpy and the house is located on top of a hill. The only "con" -- it can be tricky finding the turn off for the BBG during the night since there is little to no lights to find the bill board sign. But, as we found out later in the day, the signs for the Ranch are there whether you are coming from Alpine or Big Bend National State Park. Highly recommended! Will be coming back for more trips.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Wonderful Stay at the Getaway

  Wonderful Stay at the Getaway

  • Guest Walkintex
  • Date of stay 05/07/12
  • Review Submitted 05/18/12
  Wife and I really enjoyed our week at the Getaway. Previous reviewers were so right about how clean and updated the house was. We loved the remoteness and the quiet. The weather kept us in the house more than we expected but turned into wonderful reading time for both of us. We brought plenty to read but there were many books and magazines there, the biggest portion written about the area. There were cloudy, windy days with mist and one night and morning of heavy rain. Rain is always welcome in the desert. Also it was much cooler than we expected and we were not prepared for that on an extended basis. At times you could hear the wind whistling around the corners of the house but otherwise just solitude and the house was so well insulated it stayed warm and comfortable the whole stay. Loved the ceiling fans. Just about everything you need is stocked and really enjoyed and used the kitchen. There was a nice (looks new) store south of Study Butte on the right (west side of hwy) that covered anything we were short on. We got to meet Daryl when we drove up as he had just finished cleaning and we felt welcome from the beginning. Have to say, we will make an effort to return.

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

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• This is what you have been looking for!!!

  This is what you have been looking for!!!

  • Guest Mariel
  • Date of stay 04/19/12
  • Review Submitted 04/23/12
  Here's the deal. Don't look anywhere else if you want the best Big Bend area experience of your life. In fact, you should just plan your visit around the availability of this rental. I cannot gush enough about the property ( immaculate, charming), the views( out of this world), the amenities ( I would add/subtract nothing), the location (perfect directions, and the best of the southwest) and the owners ( beyond helpful Because we canoed one day and hiked the next, we cooked all our meals at the GetAway in an extremely well equipped kitchen, so we don't have any reviews of restaurants. We were actually anxious to get back to the Getaway after our days out in the park, so that we could see the spectacular sunsets. And, may I say once again, relax under that heavenly canopy!! We even rose at 0300 to stargaze. Mars, Saturn and Venus! And the Milky Way! The hammock was perfect for that. For those of you with i-Pads, make sure you download the Sky Watcher app. You will love it. The photos do not do this home justice, It is beyond cute. The screened in porch is a real treat . Wonderful books on the area will add to your enjoyment and knowledge. The WiFi worked perfectly and we no trouble with a phone signal. There is not TV. Nor should there be. Just sit on the porch! This is great place for children who do not need TV or need to be entertained. You just need to know your children. Glorious.

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

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• Charming desert oasis

  Charming desert oasis

  • Guest Jayne H.
  • Date of stay 03/02/12
  • Review Submitted 03/07/12
  My family and I just returned from another delightful stay at the Big Bend Getaway. This is the third time we've stayed here and we always come away feeling relaxed, restored, and ready to face city life again. We like getting away from the city but we need our gadgets, and the cell coverage and wifi worked flawlessly. And as always, the home was clean and in perfect order when we arrived. There have been a few updates since we last visited earlier this year; new chairs in the dining room and some new dishes to to make preparing meals and storing leftovers even easier. But the best addition, in my humble opinion, has to be the new hammock. It's the perfect place for an afternoon siesta after a long hike. But my favorite time to lie in it is after the sun goes down, when you can watch a million stars twinkle into view. Magical. Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful desert oasis.

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

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• Fabulous Cabin!

  Fabulous Cabin!

  • Guest GBBC
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/13/11
  My boyfriend & I just got back from our vacation at this cabin and I want to turn around and go right back. It was wonderful. The cabin is very well kept and nicely decorated. Drinking coffee on the porch in the peace and quiet was very relaxing. The grill has such an amazing view! The pool at the lodge was very nice and clean! All the amenities worked fine and the cabin was well stocked. Everyone we have met was really nice too! There are nice bike/hiking trails around the cabin too. Having no TV was refreshing. There are a few board games there to keep you entertained, scrabble nights were alot of fun! There is a restaurant down the road called Judys Bad Rabbit. We were hoping to have a chance to eat there but, unfortunately, we never had the chance to. Big Bend National Park is not far from the cabin. My favorite trail was the lost mine trail and grapevine. I would recommend this cabin to anyone and everyone. When we come back to Big Bend I hope to come back to this cabin!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• None

  None

  • Guest None
  • Date of stay 07/28/11
  • Review Submitted 08/02/11
  Thank you once again for making the arrangements for our rental of the Big Bend Getaway. Everything worked fine; the house was comfortable, quiet, and nicely positioned with respect to the two parks. The countryside was beautiful, and we even got a bit of rain from tropical storm Don.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Family Fun

  Family Fun

  • Guest Sarah
  • Date of stay 06/19/11
  • Review Submitted 07/13/11
  We rented the house for 4 days last month and had the BEST vacation! The house was exactly what we were looking for and perfect for our family. We spent most of our days exploring Big Bend and the surrounding areas and loved the location and solitude of the house. My kids loved to hike right outside the house as well. We enjoyed many star gazing nights and late evening sunsets as a family. The house is very clean and well maintained. We loved opening all the windows and enjoying the breeze that came through. The porch is perfect for evening views and enjoying dinner as a family. We spent most evenings at the lodge pool for a late day cool off swim and it is a nice benefit to be able to enjoy the pool as a guest. We will be back to Big Bend for many more family vacations and we are looking forward to staying in the house again!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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Fees:

• Cleaning Fee: $75 + tax
• Pet Fee: $50 + tax
• Tax Rate 13%

Cancellation policy:

Invoice & Rental Agreement Thank you for reading this carefully as your payment indicates agreement with these terms. Your reservation is confirmed only when payment has been received. Thank you for choosing our special home on the Terlingua Ranch. There is not a formal check in or out. The key is located in a key lock box which is next to the front door. The Big Bend Getaway Home will be ready for you at 4 PM on your arrival day and 11 AM is the departure time. We can sometimes be flexible with advance notice so please just let us know. Upon receiving full payment, we will send you confirmation of your reservation, complete driving directions, the key code and other information to help you with your trip. There are a variety of potentially harmful plants, insects, and animals outside the home. While we sincerely want you and your children to feel at home and be free to explore, some caution and common sense are required. Please be careful and respectful. Please be especially watchful of children and pets. Advise them to be careful, and keep an eye on them, to insure that they remain safe and that no harm comes to them or any of the items in or around the home. Water is a limited and precious resource in the desert. Please help us by conserving water as best you can consistent with your comfort. Please keep toilet flushes to a minimum. Please turn off the water when soaping up, shaving, or brushing your teeth. Please do not disturb or remove any artifacts, rocks, plants, or animals. The desert is very delicate and many plants do not grow back easily or at all. Also, the owners have collected and arranged various plants, rocks, and artifacts for the enjoyment of all. Please do not dispose of any food products in the yard around the house. This attracts and encourages animals to come around. It is nice to view some wildlife like deer and rabbits but other wildlife such as mountain lions and bears will also come around. There are large trash cans located beside the house. Please dispose all trash in them. Secure the lids with the bungee cords. There is absolutely NO SMOKING in the house. If you do smoke please do so outside and please dispose of your smoking materials in a can so that our cleaning staff does not have to pick up butts and we can maintain the beauty of the property. Thank you for picking up after your dogs. Our dogs love the property and we are certain yours will as well. Also, thank you for respecting that NO HUNTING is allowed on the property or on any property in Terlingua Ranch area without permission of the landowner. We do not allow hunting at this property. Due to concerns from neighbors and potential liability, we must prohibit discharge of any firearms on the property for any reason. Cancellation Policy – If cancelled before 30 days before your stay we will refund 100% minus a $50 cancellation fee and any credit card fees. If you cancel within 30 days of your stay then a refund will depend on if we are able to re-rent that time. Instead of a refund we will offer a credit for a future stay. Please understand that there no exceptions. Safe journey and enjoy your stay!

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.