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Fossil Knob Ridge -Mariscal: Ultra Modern Container Home

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A small, single-story building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a large window.
A modern, single-story building with large windows, a covered patio area, and two outdoor chairs.
A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a red stool, a ceiling fan, and two framed pictures on the walls.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of a landscape, and a small table with a candle.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Starlight Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Ranch State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this holiday 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 Big Bend Ranch State Park.
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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 16 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 17 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 20 min drive - 19.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starlight Theater - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Venga - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Kiva - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fossil Knob Ridge -Mariscal: Ultra Modern Container Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fossil Knob Ridge -Mariscal: Ultra Modern Container Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fossil Knob Ridge -Mariscal: Ultra Modern Container Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fossil Knob Ridge -Mariscal: Ultra Modern Container Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fossil Knob Ridge -Mariscal: Ultra Modern Container Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Starlight Theatre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Terlingua Ghost Town. Big Bend Library and Many Stones are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place❣️ the star gazing was a highlight. The house was well appointed, with everything you could need. The hosts were absolutely the best at communicating and always there to answer any questions you could possibly come up with. So in total… I give this place and the hosts 10 stars ⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Getaway

Wonderful, peaceful, quiet, charming place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mariscal house - cute cute cute

Winderful views from this location! Great weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great as Usual

Comfy, quiet, and it has a coffee maker for real coffee. Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

My husband and I had amazing time! The place is clean, beautiful and relaxing! We enjoyed our stay and would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful and relaxing. Views were gorgeous. Will definitely book this exact place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views and a cozy setting!

Secluded, beautiful, amazing nighttime sky, cozy and accommodating. About 15 minutes from the entrance to Big Bend NP. So happy we chose this couples VRBO. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quite getaway

If you are looking to get away and have true peace and quite this is the spot. Nothing negative to say
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bend Relaxing

The property was perfect for relaxing and recovering after a full day in Big Bend. The space was luxurious enough but also out of the way so that you felt like the only people around. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

House and space were as described. Great views towards Big Bend National Park. Rough road, but totally manageable. Good communication from hosts; very responsive to questions I had before arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This is my 5th year coming to Big Bend. Every year I stay somewhere new, and I just say this was by far my favorite place. The location was great, and the views from the front porch/bedroom are hard to beat. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Peaceful

We had a great stay at the Mariscal house at Fossil Knob Ridge. Secluded, peaceful and quiet. The property is 100% as advertised. Don't let the rough road on the way in fool you...this is a hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views!

My husband and I enjoyed staying here during our visit to Big Bend National Park. The views are amazing! Convenient spot to get to the park. Sunrise and sunset are FABULOUS! Nice and clean and comfortable. Road in and out is very rough and a high clearance vehicle is required.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Big Bend Get-Away.

We wanted to have a full Big Bend experience. After doing research online, I went with this location. The videos on their website sold me. We could see the Chiscos mountains from our patio. It was designed to help block the winds at night. We sat under the stars by our fire and just soaked it up. The bed and pillows were comfy, and we felt like we were really in the middle of nowhere...perfect. The hosts were easy to communicate with and the stay was everything we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

This place was amazing!!! The container home felt like a big house, and the views from every room were gorgeous! If we weren’t out hiking, we were sitting on the porch enjoying the views and peace and quiet! The house had everything we needed, I just did not think about it not having a stove, so we cooked the pizza I brought on the bbq pit! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievable!

The location of this property is absolutely amazing! We've never experienced such sweet silence. The property itself is perfectly appointed. The views are spectacular! The huge picture windows are excellent for this space. (We never pulled the shades down.) The King bed is so comfortable and to wake up to those views! We'll never forget it. Every morning we enjoyed breakfast on the lovely patio. The fire pit and the Adirondack chairs are so sweet for chilling at the end of a long day of hiking. Then as the fire burns down, the amazing night sky begins to light up. The home itself has everything you need to enjoy your time. We loved this Container home!! The only thing I'd add would be a lounge chair or a hammock :) One small warning, the 1 1/2 mile road up and around to this home is very rocky. A pick up truck or jeep type vehicle will have no problem. Any other car will have to take it very slowly. But the drive out there is worth it!! I promise!! My husband and I highly recommend the Mariscal at Fossil Knob Ridge! You will not be disappointed!! Thank you Daryl and Janet :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
The house is wonderful. The condition of the dirt and rock road to get to it was not adequately disclosed. Very poor condition. Not maintained at all. Trying to get up and down that road every day with my rental SUV was misersble. I just would have thought that the condition of that road would have been more honestly conveyed. Very disappointed with that.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comforting Getaway

It can be difficult to find a place to stay in Terlingua with updated amenities, an almost full kitchen, breathtaking views, options for a campfire, and so much privacy. This place offered such a comfortable, nice place to stay after rough and tiring days driving, hiking on the trail, or canoeing on the river. The shipping container was such a wonderful refuge, and it was such a joy to be here to just enjoy nature in a homey environment. The next time we stay in Terlingua, we will definitely be seeking Fossil Knob Ridge. We may bring a car with sturdier tires for the treacherous drive up, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay Here!

This property was absolutely breathtaking! It was cozy and comfy! Everything was ultimately there, we just brought the food! Be sure to bring a jeep or truck with 4x4 as the road to get to the property was rough! Would definitely recommend, and would stay here again! Daryl was fast to respond to questions and was pleasant to deal with! Close to the starlight theater!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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