Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
Explore, experience, enjoy
Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Terlingua, TX
Many Stones
Place, Many Stones
4 min drive
Big Bend Library
Place, Big Bend Library
11 min drive
Big Bend National Park
Place, Big Bend National Park
12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space
Summary: Rancho Mula Oso: Spacious and Relaxing Terlingua Vacation Rental Home. Unparalleled Outdoor Space. • Fantastic Views, Large Porches & Patios • Relax Outside Comfortable Deck Furniture • Large Kitchen and Living Room • Large TVs in Living Room and all three bedrooms • Covered Parking, Books, Artifacts & Art
The Space: PET FEE MAY APPLY. Dog Fee: $200 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.
This spacious Terlingua vacation rental home near Big Bend National Park has excellent mountain views, lots of room inside and out, and easy access to area attractions.
Outdoor Comfort and Enjoyment: Since you didn’t travel to the Big Bend to sit inside, let’s talk about the outdoor space first. A large fire ring with relaxing chairs. A front porch that is open to the star-filled skies. At split-level, covered rear porch for grilling, outdoor dining, and relaxed seating. A sky view deck extending from the rear porch with comfortable lounges for enjoying the dark skies. A detached deck about 100’ away from the house with lounges for a bit of distance from the rest of the group.
Hammock patio with several hammocks for watching the skies or catching some ZZZZZs.
Indoor Comfort and Space: The comfortable three-bedroom home has large living room, full kitchen, and dining room. The master suite has a king bed and private bath with a shower and a garden tub. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twins. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo.
Need more space? Consider renting our Rancho Mula Oso PLUS listing instead. It is the same property, but includes a travel trailer bunkhouse with three more beds, bathroom, and kitchenette.
The owners have Native American artifacts, an expansive rock collection, and locally inspired art displayed throughout the house.
Views include Christmas Mountains, Hen Egg Mountain, numerous rock formations, and many other hills and mountains.
Water and feed is provided for the abundant wildlife. Sit out on the front or back porches or patios and enjoy the fantastic views while watching birds, quail, mule deer, aoudads, lizards, and lots of other wildlife. Enjoy the sights and smells of the desert plant life such as ocotillo, several varieties of flowering cactus, creosote, agave, sotol, yuccas, wildflowers, and native grasses. Take a walk around the property for a closer look at the desert.
At night, turn off the lights and be amazed by the Big Bend night skies. Cook out on the gas grill while enjoying total solitude and privacy.
Inside the house, enjoy all modern comforts, including central air and heat, full kitchen, two baths, three comfortable bedrooms, cozy dining area, spacious living room, satellite TV in the living room and master bedroom, wireless internet, and a full sized washer and dryer.
Rancho Mula Oso is an ideal vacation property. Hang out in comfort inside or outside. Enjoy the remote property with desert plant, wildlife, and views. You'll never have to leave the property. But, you'll probably want to check out Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande River, Terlingua Ghost Town, or just enjoy a scenic drive. Do as much or as little as you like. Either way, you will want to come back.
Due to concerns from neighbors and potential liability, we must prohibit discharge of any firearms on the property for any reason.
Guest Access: The whole house and the acreage is exclusively yours. The bunkhouse will remain vacant unless you add it to your rental. If you would like to add this space, let us know.
The Neighborhood: Just a few minutes from the 118 entrance to BBNP or the Terlingua Ghost Town.
Interaction with Guests: We manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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• Children allowed
• Up to two dogs allowed with a pet fee.
• No Events or Parties Allowed
Important information
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Property # 311140
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. Terlingua Ghost Town and Homer Wilson Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin Visitor Center. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing and horse riding.
Is Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?
As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space on Jun 28, 2026 start from $322, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space located?
Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Many Stones and within 12 mi (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Terlingua Ghost Town and Starlight Theatre are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Wonderful, comfortable place to stay. Large den area with 65" TV for times you are not outaide in the numerous hammocks or lawn chairs enjoying the view and the Teas night sky. Excellent outdoor areas. Convenient location for visiting Big Bend parks
A lovely stay! The home was well appointed with dishes, cookware, etc and had a really neat eclectic vibe with arrowheads, rocks, interesting artwork throughout. Very comfortable seating inside and especially outside with absolutely amazing views from all directions. We enjoyed our stay very much.
It was wonderful! Loved the outside set up and hammocks. It was nice to have tv in each bedroom and a full kitchen to cook in. Also loved having a washer and dryer in Big Bend.
Excellent location for our adventures in Big Bend and the ghost town area is a must! The house was the most stocked VRBO that I have ever stayed at, towels in abundance and plenty of kitchen accessories to cook anything! Communication with host was excellent as well as directions and anything we needed. 5 star host!
The outdoor space is excellent. Great location for visiting Big Bend NP
Larry W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Eglee
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a nice property, comfortable and equipped with everything you need. The only downside is that it could use a bit more maintenance and cleaning, particularly in the kitchen. Overall, it is a place we would recommend
We chose Rancho Mula Oso because of its proximity to Big Bend National Park. Mula Oso was wonderful and close enough to town that we could run to the market when needed. Highly recommend if you’re looking to visit southern Texas.
We loved everything about the property. Close to everywhere we were going. My kids said this was their favorite VRBO/ Air BNB we’ve ever stayed at. Super clean, great view, had ANYTHING you could’ve needed from home, with a grocery store a few minutes down the road. Excellent place to stay.
Great location close to Big Bend NP. The house met our needs perfectly, especially appreciated the well stocked kitchen. Communication with the property manager about directions, what to expect, what to bring was very helpful.
We needed a 3 bed 2 bath home for our group of 4 adults and one child over spring break. Rancho Mula Oso fit the bill. Beds are comfortable and the house is well equipped with plenty of bath linens and dishes in a full kitchen. The outside area out back is perfect for enjoying the gorgeous night skies. We really enjoy staying in this area.
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was clean, large, well furnished, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and awesome outside areas. The purpose of our trip was to visit Big Bend National Park and this home provided a great location for that. We loved coming home after a long day of hiking and relaxing at this nice property. We would stay here again for sure!
Better than we expected! The owners are awesome! The house was spotless. The location is excellent. Perfect vacation rental to explore the Big Bend area.
This was my second time to stay at Rancho Mula Osa near Big Bend National Park. The place is spacious enough for 6 people and clean. The best parts are the outdoor spaces including the large back deck and hammocks for seeing the stars and the proximity to the park. I will consider it again when I am in Big Bend!
I would recommend this property but if you're not an experienced motorcycle rider the .2 miles of gravel road might be a little too uncomfortable for some
We had a wonderful visit to Terlingua. The house was perfect for our group of 8. My husband and I really enjoyed the trailer! The outdoor space is fantastic. The property is really beautiful. We were so sad when we had to leave.
We loved our time at Rancho Mula Oso. The landscape and the night sky are something to behold. The house was clean, uniquely decorated, and spacious. The hosts were helpful and provided everything we needed. We hiked in the park, took a dip in the hot springs, swam in the Rio Grande, and had a wonderful sunset horseback ride at Big Bend Stables. Would love to visit again in the future.
Best place for star gazing I've seen. It's outside of town (like Terlingua is THAT big anyway!). The back porch is set up nicely for the Texas heat and perfect for checking out the Milky Way.
It was a good stay and far enough from light pollution. This is a simple accommodation, but nicely adequate and clean, exactly what we were looking for. The back porch accommodated us all with table and chairs as well as the kitchen. 8 of us stayed, and this was the first time in the Big Bend area for 5 of our group. We chose a moonless weekend and the weather cooperated perfectly. If you are looking for a somewhat secluded place with access by a non 4WD vehicle, this is a good choice. It is a 10 minute drive down a paved highway to Study Butte for fuel and groceries. We had a great time.
Eugene K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Janet Eby
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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