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Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch.

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A rustic building with a corrugated metal roof, a porch, and a bicycle parked in front.
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A swimming pool with a few people, surrounded by a sandy area and a rocky hillside in the background.
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A rustic building with a metal roof and wooden beams, surrounded by desert vegetation.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Accommodating 4 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers mountain views and invites adventure with nearby swimming, mountain climbing, and game walks. The property is pet-friendly and located near attractions like Many Stones and Big Bend Library.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Alpine, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs loft bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs full bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch.

This is a romantic studio style cabin/house with a lofted bedroom on the second floor of the a-frame, as well a ground floor bedroom with a queen bed and bathroom. It is about 20 minutes outside of the ghost town, with big starry skies, incredible sunsets and sunrises. This house offers privacy and solitude being that it is on a 20 acre piece of land on Terlingua Ranch with beautiful 360 degree views of the Christmas Mountains and Nine Point Mesa ( note, I do also live on the property in a separate dwelling that gives you privacy and also have one camp site on the property that is sometimes occupied). I built this house as a creative space to make music and enjoy the Big Bend Region. The beautiful wooden porch with hammock and outdoor couch is great for watching sunsets. POOL ACCESS OFF SITE at Terlingua Ranch.
The space
This is a beautiful but rustic place. It has daytime air conditioning. The house has running water collected from the rare desert rains. It has a 2 burner Coleman propane stove, wifi, landline, bluetooth speakers, sink, pots, pans and dishware. We now a beautiful outdoor grill as well. A coffee percolator is provided, please bring your own coffee. Tea is complimentary. This house runs on solar power energy and is able to run everything that is in the house, including ceiling fan and 1 floor fan, as well as charge cell phones or computer chargers, etc. There is a new full bathroom in the house, equipped with beautiful Mexican tile hot water shower and toilet. Refrigerator is also included in the house. There is only 1 floor mattress provided for parties of more than 4. Parties of 4 or more can also set up a tent (however, please note that parties of more than 4, will see a slight price increase) All bedding is provided for the 2 Queen sized beds but not for the floor mattress. Personal sleeping bags and any other bedding you might want are needed when amount of guests surpasses 4 people

Guest access
This is a small house. There is a four guest maximum for the standard pricing. After that it will cost 20 dollars per night per extra head.
The one mile of dirt road to the Casa is all weather and does not require a high clearance vehicle.

Other things to note
I have a gravity feed Berkey water filter that filters my rainwater for drinking and cooking. This water is high quality and potable. If you should desire an alternative please bring your own water. Bringing extra water is suggested regardless. , Laundry facilities can be used at the Terlingua Ranch, as well as the pool on a hot day. July and August are the least popular months to be here because of the high summer temperatures . Although , personally, I find It comfortable and a great time to be here because the park and the ghost town are much less busy and prices are discounted! We offer generous discount for longterm stays, please inquire if interested. Host lives on property, but gives the house lots of space, but also there to help you if anything comes up.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2092631vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Terlingua

Terlingua is home to this holiday home. Many Stones is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Persimmon Gap Visitor Center and Corazones Peaks. Rafting and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Alpine, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 33 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 41 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 49 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 59 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 59 min drive - 71.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch.?

As of 30 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch. on 8 Sept, 2026 start from S$414, 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.

Is Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa de Creosote: Starry, cozy off-grid Cabin, Terlingua Ranch. located?

Situated in Terlingua, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Many Stones, Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Terlingua Ghost Town and Starlight Theatre are also within 32 miles (52 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jim Keaveny

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Jim is from North Dakota but has lived in the Terlingua area for over 14 years. He is a professional musician, known in the Terlingua area, and loves sharing his self built home with travelers. The property is over 20 acres and he lives in a camper several hundred feet away from the house. There is also one campsite on the property, located even further from the house.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful area that is quiet and remote, with incredible skies, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets, only 20 minutes from the ghosttown Terlingua and 20 minutes from the Big Bend National Park.

What makes this property unique

Jim built his unique cabin by hand and it is completely off the grid. He offers it for a fair price. Guests can enjoy quiet nights with incredible skies and sunrises/sunsets. It is near the ghosttown of Terlingua, about 20 minutes away and near the Big Bend National Park, about 20 minutes away as well. Jim lives on the property several hundred feet from the house, and there is also one campsite even further away.

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