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Villa Rica: Adobe 3 Bed, 2 Bath Family Home, Spectacular View, Secure Yard, Pets

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Front pathway and porch
Back porch with bbq
Living room showing kitchen hatch, front door and sliding doors to back porch
Back porch from living room
Main bedroom
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Lajitas, TX
  • Popular LocationBarton Warnock Visitor Center15 min walk
  • Popular LocationMesa de Anguilla58 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Elena Canyon73 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Rica: Adobe 3 Bed, 2 Bath Family Home, Spectacular View, Secure Yard, Pets

Join us for a relaxed stay in a comfortable private adobe home, with a secure enclosed yard. It is situated on Comanche Mesa near Lajitas, and has expansive views of the Sierra Rica mountains in Mexico, Mesa de Anguila in the National Park just to the south, and Lajitas Mesa to the north.

The house is a locally-owned, lived-in family home, not a boutique hotel, and we have all amenities to make it a great base for exploring the Big Bend area. We do not use a management company.
Traditional, unpretentious and well-equipped, it has power and water, climate control, wifi, a fully equipped kitchen, gas barbecue, two outdoor porches, and an enclosed yard. We sleep up to 8 in 3 bedrooms with QUEEN beds, plus a double fold-out sofa bed in the living room, and there are two bathrooms.
Ask about our discount if you only need 2 bedrooms, to sleep a max of 6 people. The third bedroom can be locked off from the rest of the house.
This was my French mother-in-law’s much loved home, hence the mid century furniture, and you will notice some French decor, including her intriguing handmade tapestries.

We have stellar views in every direction, and the dark skies of the Big Bend allow spectacular nightly stargazing. The front and back verandahs invite you to hang out, and the enclosed yard means you can let your dog - or child - roam free. Dine inside or out, using our fully equipped homely kitchen and propane BBQ on back porch.

We are only a five minute drive to Lajitas Golf Resort on the banks of the Rio Grande, bring your clubs! There is also a convenient river access five minutes away (just west of Lajitas on Hwy 170) if you wish to take yourselves down to the river for a swim or a paddle. For other activities, based in and near Lajitas are two options of horse-riding stables, and a zip-line adventure.

Easy access to hiking and biking in the Big Bend Ranch State Park with the BBRSP headquarters, the Barton Warnock Centre just a quarter mile from the house. We are 15 minutes to the restaurants and sights of Terlingua, and only 30 minutes to the west entrance of the Big Bend National Park.
Our 5 star reviews from happy guests include:
“Perfect for our needs…”,
“Everything we needed, very well-supplied…”,
“Amazing host…”,
“Super comfy and spotlessly clean…”,
“Spectacular views…”,
“Great location…”,
“Utmost coziness…”,
“Completely stocked, would give more than 5 stars….”,
“Exceptional communication…”

Property manager

Jane

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under strict supervision only.

Events

No events allowed
No reunions, catering, gatherings, 8 people max.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Maximum 2 dogs, acknowledged in time, pay fee.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Dispose butts into carport trash cans, not inside.
Overstaying checkout without prior arrangement incurs a fee of $50 per hour. After 4 hours guest is liable for an additional night’s rental.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks, no open fires, no camping on property

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No reunions, catering, gatherings, 8 people max.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Lajitas

Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in a rural area. West Contrabando Trailhead and Mesa de Anguilla 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 Big Bend Ranch State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lajitas, TX

What's nearby

  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 13 min walk
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 15 min walk
  • Chisos Mountains - 42 min drive
  • Mesa de Anguilla - 58 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Candelilla Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Candellia Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Badlands Saloon - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Rica: Adobe 3 Bed, 2 Bath Family Home, Spectacular View, Secure Yard, Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Villa Rica: Adobe 3 Bed, 2 Bath Family Home, Spectacular View, Secure Yard, Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Rica: Adobe 3 Bed, 2 Bath Family Home, Spectacular View, Secure Yard, Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Rica: Adobe 3 Bed, 2 Bath Family Home, Spectacular View, Secure Yard, Pets located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Big Bend Ranch State Park and Barton Warnock Visitor Center. Rio Grande is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!!
We had a great time! It was easy tonfollow the instructions and everything was as advertized. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
It was exactly the home base we needed for our time in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oasis in Most Beautiful Desert in Country
You couldn’t do better than this comfortable home in unbeatable location. We booked here for a book and then were lucky to be able to extend our stay three more days. AC is necessity and this home had it!!! We’d hike early for several hours and hangout at home during the heat of the day. Let me comment about another recent guest’s venomous complaint about the toilet system. First, the toilets worked perfectly if you follow instructions to only have the waste in toilet and put used TP in closed trash container. Second, there is over ample supply of trash bags so you don’t need to keep the used TP in the bathroom if your nose is over-sensitive. Third, that is how one integrates modern life with arid desert environments. I would have happily stayed here if there had only been pit toilets!! This house has the superb feature of having fully walled yard which was perfect for our dogs. That is such a big bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Lovely villa in a beautiful setting. Owners are quick to respond to questions. Very private with great views of the surrounding hills. Loved the local road runner who darted through twice. :) Quiet neighborhood. Easy drive to BBNP 40 to 50 mins away. Don't miss BB Ranch State Park! Drive south instead of north and at least take in the beautiful scenic drive. Begins only a few miles from the villa. We would highly recommend this property and hope to return and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philomena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Bend getaway
Beautiful rustic home with great view and amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jane

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Although we have varied origins - my husband is of French descent and grew up in New York, and I hail from South Africa - we have called Terlingua home for more than twenty years. This house was my French mother-in-law’s home after she relocated from NY City, and we still have some French accents in the home, in an unusual juxtaposition with the otherwise local decor.

Languages:

English, French, Dutch
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