Javelina Hideout: Modern eco-friendly private home

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Air conditioning
Kitchen
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Explore the area

Alpine, TX

Many Stones
‪32 min drive‬
Big Bend National Park
‪41 min drive‬
Santa Elena Canyon
‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Javelina Hideout: Off-grid rustic modern home with amazing views and solitude.
• Rustic modern home with separate bunkhouse
• Solar powered and eco-friendly
• 1000 sq ft of covered outdoor porch designed for relaxation
• Expansive mountain views with solitude
• Wood burning and gas fire pits

The Space:
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE. PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING:
Refer to the "Off-Grid" section below for more information regarding power considerations in the summer and on cloudy days.

Javelina Hideout is a rustic modern desert home located on 10 acres with expansive views. JH is an eco-friendly, off-grid home with rainwater harvesting and blends in beautifully with the stunning desert scenery. It is thoughtfully and sustainably designed to maximize comfort and enjoyment while minimizing the environmental impact. Please read through the entire listing to avoid any confusion or disappointment.

-MAIN HOUSE-
The main house features a full kitchen, open concept dining and living area, a private bathroom, and the primary bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, gas range, and a full-sized refrigerator, but there is no dishwasher or microwave. Pots, pans and dishware are provided. A French Press and pour over coffee maker are provided. The house is cooled by a mini split air conditioner in the primary bedroom and heated with wall heaters. The bedroom features a king memory foam mattress, ceiling fan, a large east facing window for watching the sunrise from bed, high south facing windows for mountain views. There is a comfortable rollaway TwinXL bed that can be used in the living room.

-BUNKHOUSE-
TwinXL bunk beds equipped with their own reading lamp and USB outlets are in the freestanding bunk house. The bunkhouse is available on all reservations at no additional charge. Please let us know if you plan to use this additional space. It is ideal for guests wanting solitude away from the main house. It has a window mounted air conditioner and a propane wall heater. An outdoor sink is provided for convenience. Bunk house guests can access the bathroom in the main house via an exterior door.

-OUTDOOR SPACE-
We provide a 1000 square foot covered porch with comfortable seating and dining areas amidst a serene view. Relax at the sunset bar with a beverage in hand, or swing in the hanging egg chairs while watching the shadows dance across the mesa and surrounding mountains. We provide both a gas cooking grill (we provide the gas) and a charcoal grill (you provide the charcoal). Bring firewood to enjoy the firepit out front, or simply enjoy the gas firepit in the seating area out back. Bring a hammock for stargazing as we provide a hammock stand a short distance away from the house on the nature trail.

-OFF GRID-
All water is held in rain catchment tanks on site. Please conserve water with diligence. We suggest limiting showers to 3 minutes. This house is powered entirely by the sun with battery storage. Please do not bring or use any electrical appliances that heat up such as a blow dryer, curling iron, coffee maker, crock pot etc. Be mindful of power use on cloudy days that inhibit solar performance. The AC’s in the main and bunk house are set to turn off when the batteries drop below 48V to ensure enough power for the fridge and water pump (AC’s will turn back on when the sun has charged to approximately 52 V). Guests must be sensible about how and when they use the air conditioner. An instruction guide with summertime tips is provided at the rental.

-ADDITIONAL CAMPERS-
Do you have more friends that want to join in your adventures? Campsites are available upon special request. Campers are required to bring their own tents, all their own bedding (sleeping pads & bags, pillows, blankets, bath linens, etc). Additional $25 cleaning fee applies and there will be an additional charge of $10 per person per night for tent camping to help cover the cost of additional water usage.

Interaction with Guests:
We manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or message. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.

Property manager

Janet Eby

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

• Children allowed • No pets • No Events or Parties Allowed

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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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the neighborhood

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Local points of interest include Many Stones and Big Bend Library.

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Alpine, TX

What's nearby

Many Stones - 32 min drive - 25.5 km
Big Bend Library - 35 min drive - 32.4 km
Big Bend National Park - 41 min drive - 34.7 km
Santa Elena Canyon - 84 min drive - 57.6 km
Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 85 min drive - 74.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Javelina Hideout: Modern eco-friendly private home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Javelina Hideout: Modern eco-friendly private home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Javelina Hideout: Modern eco-friendly private home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Javelina Hideout: Modern eco-friendly private home located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 25 mi (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 mi (52 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

Dec 28, 2024

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

Best Big Bend VRBO Yet

Property even better than the pictures and descriptions! Hosts very communicative. Property in excellent condition, with the feel of a true second home (and not a rental unit). Ample space in and out. Bunk house was a big hit with the teenagers. Kitchenware was high quality. No issue with electricity from the solar battery array, even on the shortest day of the year. Terrific wildlife viewing, and oh, the stars at night!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alona C.

Apr 28, 2024

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

Highly recommended!

This was our 4th trip to Terlingua and this property was, by far, our favorite. Everything is as described. All that we needed was provided. The views and wildlife are amazing! Definitely will return. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle S.

Apr 24, 2024

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

Big Bend Base

Great spot offering unsurpassed peace and privacy and 360 degree views. Dusty in the desert but glamping at its best. Well-stocked simple house with everything one needs. Whimsical paths circumnavigate the property. We never turned on the TV as the Big Bend vibe followed us back to Javalina. Wonderful managers who provided amazing info and instructions and whom we never saw but were always available. Texting worked great. Magical place.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars W.

Mar 20, 2024

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

Under amazing stars

Spring break trip with family. Great house, close to Big Bend. Really comfortable and enjoyable.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J., New Braunfels, TX

Feb 18, 2024

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

Wonderful Relaxing Getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Javelina Hideout. The house was very clean and accommodating to our family of 5. The kids loved staying in the bunk house and the house was absolutely lovely with amazing views. There are multiple outdoor areas to take in the views, have a drink, grill, and relax. The trail behind the house was so fun to explore with the kids. We visited Big Bend two days and this was the perfect place to come home to and relax after a long day of hiking trails. We would definitely book here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

Oct 8, 2023

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

Amazing quiet vacation spot

My girlfriend and I had the best time at this rental. Beautiful views and the house was perfect for our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Jul 23, 2023

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

Amazing

This place was great! It mostly had everything you needed. The sunsets were beautiful and the stars were amazing. It was nice to relax and chill. Terlingua is only 20-25 min drive away if you need supplies or just to check the town out. Big Bend about 45min to 1 hour drive away. The hosts were communicative with us and helped us with whatever we needed. We plan to come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Minneapolis, MN

Apr 6, 2023

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

Family trip to Big Bend

This is an amazing place to stay. The setting is beautiful and the home has everything you need. You need to plan ahead and bring your groceries, etc. if you are cooking, as it is not particularly close to anywhere, which is the point of staying there. Terlingua has a pretty well stocked market though 20ish minutes away, on the way to BBNP. We easily could have stayed longer! We loved the sunsets, sitting on the porch, just hanging out, and enjoying the setting. No one even minded short showers or hand washing dishes. And our days in BBNP were outstanding as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., North Olmsted

Mar 17, 2023

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

A desert gem

Our vacation to BBNP was wonderful and coming home to Javelina Hideout made it even better. We loved everything about our stay. Turns out 3 minute showers are sufficient and our coffee was delicious! We enjoyed the birds and all the comfortable areas to relax-as well as the decor in and out. The sunrises and sunsets were delightful! Everything there is well thought out for aesthetics and comfort. Our only regret is not being able to spend more time there! Janet and Daryl were very accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinah C.

Nov 7, 2022

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

Fantastic place! Very clean!

Would 100 stay here again. The house had everything we needed. Well thought out down to that matches in the bathroom. Ha! Sadly we did not get to use the fire pits due to a wind/dust storm but hope to in the future! Bed was super comfortable, clean and plenty of extra blankets in the closet. We had to use one heater for a little bit which worked great! The AC worked well also. Views and stars were breathtaking. Bring a legit flashlight! Don’t try to count on your phone. No real problems with bugs and such. Our stay was October 23rd - 25th ‘22. It’s the season that can be hot but very cold in the same day. That’s Texas!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Oct 15, 2022

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Javelina Happiness

We cannot recommend this wonderful property highly enough as it was the perfect blend of funky and luxury. We enjoyed the access to Big Bend, loved the solitude, and enjoyed viewing the Milky Way while stargazing. And after seeing the options available in Terlingua, this property stands out even more. We fell in love with Big Bend and did now want to leave this desert hideaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trey T.

Jul 23, 2022

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Anniversary Getaway

It was a nice to get away with the wife and disconnect from real life. Perfect place to stargaze. We'll definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel O.

Apr 18, 2022

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High marks for Javelina Hideout!!!

What an absolutely magical place! The pictures don't do it justice. It's just the right balance of comfort and intrigue. If you are looking for the perfect West Texas experience this is it! I stayed here with my brother to hike and canoe Big Bend. It's over an hour drive but that's to be expected. The place has everything you need but their respect for the environment means preserving water and keeping waste to a minimum. The separate WC was nice and no big deal at all. Having a full bath in the main house made it all work. The kitchen , living room and covered deck were beautiful, fun and funky. Artwork abounds both in and out including a very creative pathway on the property. This is tremendous place to stay in every way!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Apr 8, 2022

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Perfect Girls Trip

This property fit perfectly into our plan for a girl's trip to Big Bend. We loved the quiet location for peaceful happy hours watching the sun set from the comfy porches, watching the stars around the firepit and swinging on the porch swing watching the sunrises. Our group of 4 women had plenty of room. Two of us stayed in the bunk house which was quite comfortable. The linens and bedding in the house are really nice. The owners have gone above and beyond with all the special touches at this property which feel very homey. We also loved the nature walk around the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Apr 3, 2022

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We came here for the star gazing…

And it did not disappoint. Very easy to find, and not too far from Terlingua and BBNP. The only thing we didn’t like was the fact that we could only stay 2 nights. It looks like this place books up quick, so make sure to book far in advance. Owners are very eco friendly which you kind of have to be out there, and it’s very secluded and quiet. If you need to unplug and unwind, perfect place. They gave a separate bunkhouse if you want to bring friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amir G.

Mar 10, 2022

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Home Base for Bid Bend

We were very comfortable in late February with temperatures down to 30F at night and up to 70F during the day, but was very easy to keep indoors comfortable. The kids loved the garden 'trails' and exploring the property. Most meals we cooked in the kitchen which was adequately equipped. We didn't use the bunkhouse to sleep due to having small kids, but it was also convenient and comfortable. The dark sky was one of the main reasons we chose this location and we were fortunate to have clear skies. It is worth a trip back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Dec 30, 2021

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Family Vaca

Great property! Super clean, had everything we need and location was amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Oct 19, 2021

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

Awesome Homebase for BBNP ventures

Our family of 4 made Javelina Hideout our home base while visiting Big Bend National Park. It was a great decision! The home is about 30 minutes from the entrance to the park, but the drive in and out each day wasn’t tiresome. The property was perfect as a getaway, at night with the lights turned off the sky lite up with stars that are just not possible with the light pollution around the main TX cities. We had the feeling of “camping” in the wilderness, with the modern amenities to enjoy our time there. The house itself was amazing and the owners provided everything we could need and friendly notes with needed details on staying in the sustainable home. Our boys loved exploring the art gardens and watching the birds in the bird feeders/bath. There is so much more for us to explore then we could in the several days we were there so we’ll definitely be returning to BBNP/Terlingua and staying at Javelina Hideout.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Jul 1, 2021

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

Amazing stay

We loved sitting out on the porch watching the sunset with the birds and quail. Being off the grid in style was just what we needed. Very clean and roomy. Very nice place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

May 10, 2021

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

The night sky is Unbelievable

Lots of stars, piece and quiet. Property was clean and exceeded my expectations. The only thing I will do different next time is take my Keurig machine from home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larri S.

Apr 23, 2021

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

Big Bend

Loved this house. The location was great. It had everything we needed, from flashlights to binoculars and was super clean. Enjoyed the off the grid experience. Couldn’t have been better. Perfect place to enjoy Big Bend Area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Apr 18, 2021

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

Fantastic Retreat

My family and I absolutely loved the “Javelina Hideout” while visiting Big Bend National Park. Everything about the place was awesome, the sunsets, seclusion, the stars!! I could not recommend this property more. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sidney M., San Antonio TX , USA

Mar 28, 2021

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

Javelina Hideout a treasure in Terlingua TX BBNP

Javelina Hideout is a majestic place in the desert. My family and I wanted to be off the grid but at the same time have modern amenities. JH offers just that. This was our first trip to BBNP and Terlingua and we plan on coming back soon and staying at JH. The property is only about 20 min from the town of Study Butte and 25 min from Ghost Town Terlingua, on plenty of acreage to give you the feeling of being alone in the desert. The property is perfect for a party of 5 with the added bunkhouse. It was only 3 of us and the house was amazing. We loved all the details that went into making this home feel like a home away from home from the interior to the yard art. The night skies are amazing with hardly any light pollution. This place was just what we needed for a getaway in the desert. We absolutely loved it and we cant wait to go back. Thank you Sid, Mel, and Bella

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Jan 20, 2021

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Awesome place to stay near Big Bend NP

Great location to BBNP. Very private location with great 360 views. We will stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurel B., Austin, Texas, USA

Nov 20, 2020

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Wonderful wide open spaces, incredible home

We had such a wonderful time at Javelina Ranch - the views from the house were amazing, the bird watching on the feeder was the best (we saw the quails on our last morning there!), and being near Terlingua and Big Bend made it the perfect place to stay. We had no issues with the solar power or rainwater, and it was super rad to stay in a place truly off the grid with everything we needed to cook and truly relax. Thank you so much for the best stay! We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

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