Air Conditioned Escape ⁠— Quick Drive from Big Ben

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A stationary RV with a deck, surrounded by desert plants and a fire pit.
A caravan with a covered porch and a view of the sunset.
A rustic building with a wooden door, surrounded by desert flora and a parked RV.
A cozy interior with a leather sofa, a small round ottoman, a Texas flag, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a room through a window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Terlingua Ghost Town

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Starlight Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About the area

Terlingua

Terlingua is home to this holiday home. 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 11 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Big Bend Library - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 14 min drive - 15.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starlight Theater - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Venga - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Kiva - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Air Conditioned Escape ⁠— Quick Drive from Big Ben pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Air Conditioned Escape ⁠— Quick Drive from Big Ben?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Air Conditioned Escape ⁠— Quick Drive from Big Ben?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Air Conditioned Escape ⁠— Quick Drive from Big Ben located?

Situated in Terlingua, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Terlingua Ghost Town and Starlight Theatre. Big Bend Library and Many Stones are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I spent the weekend in Big Bend celebrating his 34th birthday. The VRBO we booked was so cute and amazing. Fantastic location close to restaurants and shops and the park itself. 10/10 recommend staying here. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, host was easy to communicate with. Walking distance to all the restaurants. AC worked great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for day trips to Big Bend National Park. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed the fire pit at night after a long day of hiking. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
A pleasure having you, Sally. Always welcome back at Ghost Town Casitas!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented this retro-mod airstream travel trailer that was turned into a stationary VRBO property this weekend. This property is located in a prime location for day trips into Big Bend National Park. There are several restaurants that are within walking distance and that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is only minutes from an entrance to the Big Bend. The bed is very comfortable. There's a Kuareg, Mini-fridge and a microwave (I did not see the microwave on the listing...maybe I just missed it. If you want to see stars...OMG...I had some of the best star-gazing of my life, right from the comfy adirondack chairs that are around the fire pit out front. The Milky Way was visable, right over the property, from horizon to horizon. Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend in the ghost town. Great little appliances and spacious detached bathroom. Professional hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
Glad y'all had a good time, Townes. A pleasure having you at Ghost Town Casitas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to walk around Terlingua

Great condition travel trailer. The grounds were kept very neat and the separate shower/restroom was new and immaculate. Next door to a great taqueria and walking distance to the General Store and Starlight Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

The Desert Pearl is a perfect place to stay for any couple exploring Big Bed! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting Big Bend National Park from the Pearl

We enjoyed our stay, could not have done it without the Tesla charger that worked great. EZ access to park, close places to eat. The shower was nice and we slept well. We also bought some firewood and relaxed at night by the fire pit. RECOMMEND!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First timers in Big Bend

Place was really accommodating to the locations of all the places to eat and see. Also it was very comfortable and my wife and I really enjoyed the views. And saying good morning to the rabbits. If you stay you will enjoy it, especially if trying to just get away and spend quality time together
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great job of providing comfort and convenience while doing an excellent job of fitting in with the surroundings. Attention to details.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will definitely come back. The location was perfect for walking throughout Terlingua Ghosttown and close to Big Bend for great adventures! Coleman was very quick and helpful in answering our questions. A couple of minor issues: 1. Keurig quit working. Worked fine once, but didn’t power up the next time. 2. Flashlight needed new batteries. Thanks for a terrific visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

My wife and I enjoyed 4 days here in March 2024. The trailer was perfect for the two of us. The bed was comfortable. The indoor and outdoor sitting areas were great. The eating area had a small table, mini fridge, small microwave, Keurig and water filter. The outdoor bathroom area was better than we expected - clean and spacious. Access to Big Bend NP was as close as possible. Each day it was less than 15 minutes to the park entrance. On a couple of hot days it was nice to come back to the air conditioning! While the Terlingua area is remote, the trailer is probably the “least remote” location in the area. It is centrally located in Terlingua and walkable to the main eating locations. We were there during spring break so had “peak of the peak” pricing but in the end were very pleased we stayed here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property in terrific location

We really enjoyed our stay in the Desert Pearl. The vintage trailer was beautifully renovated and the deck and grounds were lovely. The detached bathroom did not present any problems and was very spacious and well appointed. (It was also warm on cold nights!) The bed was very comfy and the owner provided a nice selection of coffees and tea. The Pearl is located within walking distance of the Terlingua Trading Post and Starlight Theatre and only a short drive to the entrance of Big Bend. We would definitely stay there again. A note to those planning to eat in - there's no full kitchen in the trailer so be prepared to bring your own supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Hidden Gem!

Great place! I’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Viva Terlingua

I come out at least once a year to play music and enjoy the area. Highly recommend. Property is in the ghost town and just minutes from the parks. Excellent communication and response from property mgmt as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at the Pearl

Clean, Cozy, and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Oasis

The perfect place to stay while visiting the Big Bend region! Inside the trailer is nice, clean, and there is plenty of room for two. The property is unique with well done desert landscaping, an outdoor shower, and a nice deck with sun shades to enjoy the scenery (best for sunrise!). The property manager was very helpful with our reservation, quickly answered any questions that came up, and went out of their way to make our visit special. We would certainly visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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