Beautiful views of the Terlingua landscape and dark skies. Kind and helpful host, friendly burro wandering property. Small, rustic outbuilding accommodation. Shower could be better. Overall good stay for the cost.
Jennifer K.
2025 年 4 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
J P.
2024 年 11 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Look no further.
Curt is a great host! Very helpful and nice gentleman. We really enjoyed being greeted by Miss Maggie the donkey! Incredible views and comfortable rooms make for a great stay. We will definitely be back!
J P.
2024 年 11 月に 3 泊滞在
6/10 (普通)
Curt B.
2024 年 4 月 24 日
気になった点 : 掲載情報の正確さ
Texas
Rugged but acceptable. Donkey was a pain in the ass!
Curt B.
2024 年 4 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
marsha r.
2024 年 4 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peace and quiet among a million stars
This small cabin was a great place to see the stars at night, to visit Terlingua, and Big Bend. The owner answered all questions and gave an easy detail how to get there. Curt was friendly and I enjoyed my time there. If I return in fall will try and reserve here again.
marsha r.
2024 年 4 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Danny A.
2024 年 1 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Awesome
Views are beautiful and peaceful
Danny A.
2024 年 1 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ebony M.
2023 年 11 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Truly get away
For someone who truly wants to get away, especially with pets, this is the place to go. Curt was very friendly and honesy about the accommodations. He loves animals and was very kind to my dog. Maggie the burro was also a very charming and curious host, stopping by our cabin on a few occasions to visit.
Ebony M.
2023 年 11 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Shepard F.
2023 年 5 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Tarrantula ranch
Mr Swaffords Tarrantula ranch was great. Mr Swafford was a great host. The sunset views are amazing. My wife and I enjoyed maggie the donkey and eileen the mustang.
Shepard F.
2023 年 5 月に 3 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Rusty A.
2023 年 3 月 18 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Maggie and sunset
It's advertised as rustic and it is. Bring your own everything but the bed the kitchen the dining table and chairs and the bathroom. We were pleasantly surprised by the hot water, plenty and hot! Bring linens towels drinking water and food (there's no restaurants within a hundred miles!) The bed was surprisingly really comfortable, we were expecting something a little more primitive but it was great. There's a burro, Maggie, that loves apples carrots crackers and chips! The kids in the other cabin loved her. She likes to be nosy. We loved her too. It's at the end of a dirt road so be prepared to do a little driving. We have a 2021 Cadillac which was fine. The sunsets and nights and sunrises are simply amazing. The air is so crisp and fresh it made me dizzy!
Rusty A.
2023 年 3 月に 4 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Jason B.
2023 年 2 月 25 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Ok I’m my book
The small cabin was just right for my wife and I and our 2 chihuahuas. We went with this property because of the private shower and restroom and sat tv because we can’t sleep without a tv. Lol. The place is remote and up on a mountain with great views and sun sets and Kurt the host is a friendly and fun guy to talk to.
Jason B.
2023 年 2 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Scott D.
2022 年 12 月 19 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peaceful
Nice and quiet place.
Scott D.
2022 年 12 月に 2 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
David W.、Texas City
2022 年 10 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Host
All I can say is "He is the Host with the most"
David W.
2022 年 10 月に 8 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Pete T.
2022 年 8 月 12 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Anytime I'm in Terlingua, this is my spot
This is my kind of place. It's straightforward. It's beautiful...and it had Maggie who's a doll. I've only great things to say about Tarantula Ranch. I love the distance from things, I love the vistas...I love the region. I'll always come back.
Pete T.
2022 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
6/10 (普通)
wyndel p.
2022 年 4 月 26 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション
気になった点 : 清潔度
Very rustic and down to earth!rth
Very rustic and down to earth!
wyndel p.
2022 年 4 月に 6 泊滞在
6/10 (普通)
Colleen H.
2022 年 4 月 6 日
良かった点 : コミュニケーション、ロケーション
気になった点 : チェックイン、掲載情報の正確さ
Views worth the stay
I wish there would have been more photos of the home and casita, likely we would not have stayed since we had 6 adults traveling together. Due to lack of cell coverage it was difficult getting hold of the owner to allow us access to the property, perhaps giving us a gate code prior to arrival would have made it easier. The Mule!!! omg, She was something else. In the morning when the sun came up and we could see where we were it cancelled out many of the issues we had. The view is spectacular.
Colleen H.
2022 年 3 月に 1 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
TBear830
2022 年 3 月 25 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great small, rustic cabin
Loved the view. Small cabin is one room plus bathroom. The road is rough so it takes about 20 minutes to go the 2.5 miles but it was worth it for tge view. Maggie the donkey is a trip!
TBear830
2022 年 3 月に 5 泊滞在
2/10 (非常に不満)
Dr. Sowmya S.
2022 年 3 月 9 日
良かった点 : チェックイン
気になった点 : 清潔度、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
The pictures were misleading
The cabin was hard to find, but the host was extremely helpful in trying to find the property for us which we appreciate. But the cabin had no linens and was dusty, no mats on the floor. The floor was just a sorry excuse of a floor with a creaky bathroom. It just seemed like the host didn't care what the cabin looked like because it was in a place where you couldn't find many places to stay and we couldn't go anywhere in the night. We left after one night stay and didn't stay the 2 nights even though we paid for it as we couldn't stand the place. It is not a place we will return to and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Dr. Sowmya S.
2022 年 3 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
David C.
2021 年 12 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Tarantula Ranch steals the show
The cabin was great, the drive to it from the main highway is not difficult but is beautiful. Close enough to the National park to be a very reasonable drive (by west Texas standards). Curt’s property feels extremely remote, and is great for quiet introspection or peaceful resets at the end of a long day of hiking. AC and heater worked great to keep temp regulated in cabin. You will likely use both during your stay( it is the desert, after all).
The small cabin is no frills, and I think of it as an adventure cabin. Shelter from weather and critters, plus a few amenities you really wouldn’t expect to find this far out like real plumbing and electricity. This ain’t a hotel in the middle of the city, so keep your expectations reasonable. Some other reviewers have clearly not ever been away from New York City. Curt’s place was exactly what we expected plus a whole heap of natural beauty. We saw kangaroo mice, roadrunners, wild boar, huge whitetail deer, and owls, but no snakes. I plan to stay at Curt’s again. We also got a glimpse at his large cabin which has substantially more space and a more relaxed vibe than the small cabin we stayed in. If I ever go out with a big group I would definitely consider staying in the large cabin or renting both. Thank you Curt, until we meet again!
David C.
2021 年 12 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kathleen A.
2021 年 11 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Nice Rustic Getaway
We enjoyed our stay and Curt was a great host. Lovely views and the equine critters were friendly. Bring carrots and apples for them.
Kathleen A.
2021 年 11 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Gracie V.
2021 年 10 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
An Amazing Off The Grit Texas-Style Ranch
Tarantula Ranch is one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend area. It has an amazing view of the mountains. Curt was a gracious host with PERFECT directions to get to his ranch. He is very funny. Very nice rustic cabins. I took advantage of renting both cabins for my birthday. Curt does tell you ahead of time what to bring with you i.e. your own beddings, towels, utensils, etc (Covid) but the cabins (both) are equipped with refrigerators, oven/toaster oven on the smaller cabin, AC, heart etc. Curt even invited us to the deck that sits on top of the mountain to witness one heck of a sunset. It is called “God’s Country,” for just that reason, its spectacular views. Curt was especially nice to my dog Peppa-Pig, which I did appreciate that very much. I highly recommend Tarantula Ranch to everyone. I WILL BE BACK to visit and stay there, that’s for sure! Thank you, Curt and God bless.
Gracie V—Austin, TX
Gracie V.
2021 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
4/10 (不満)
Carm J.、Omaha, NE
2021 年 10 月 10 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、ロケーション
気になった点 : 清潔度
Spectacular view, filthy cabin
Everything was as stated-barely. I live on a dirt road and traveled on several during my stay in west Texas but none were as ill-maintained as this rutted track. We used low gear and four wheel drive and wished we had higher clearance. The queen bed is a mattress on a metal frame that was stained. Glad we brought our own bedding. The kitchen faucet was duct taped. The listing says it is newly renovated however there were water stains above the bed that had started to mold. The paint on the plywood floor was worn off in many spots and the screens were broken or ill fitting. We woke up to literally hundreds of moths in the bathroom. Most amenities were as listed, but there was no washer, dryer, stove, iron nor hair dryer as listed under amenities in the listing. The hot tub was wonderful but it is at the main house up a steep hill on the rutted road from the cabin. Frying pans were available- we assume for the hot plate, but no dish soap to clean with after. There were piles of dead bugs inside each light fixture and heavy dust everywhere- I am not sure what the cleaning fee was used for, especially with bring in our own linens and dinnerware. If possible on VRBO I would supply pictures of all of this to prove I am not exaggerating. We looked for another place, willing to pay for this and somewhere clean, however everything between there and Big Bend was sold out. On a positive final note, the sunsets were spectacular.
Carm J.
2021 年 10 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
rachel m.
2021 年 6 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful location!
My husband and I stayed the weekend at Curts small cabin, we had an amazing time. Curt was so friendly and gave us tons of information about what we could do in the area. It's a nice scenic drive from the property into Big Bend National Park. The cabin was clean and well kept and there were a couple donkeys, dogs and a horse to keep us company. We will definitely be booking there again, 12/10!
rachel m.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Corie H.
2021 年 6 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
If you don’t mind roughing it, you’d consider this glamping
Curt was such a character! My favorite part, by far, was the donkeys!! They were so much fun. But the views were beautiful, the pool at the lodge was awesome, and we loved having the hot tub for stargazing in that pitch black sky. If you’re up for an adventure, this is your place. It’s a studio, so only 2 people can really be comfortable. But the little AC unit kept up & we even woke up cold every morning!
Corie H.
2021 年 6 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Connor B.
2021 年 5 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect
Was just what I was looking for secluded with a crazy few. The owner was great gave us tips on everything. Will be back
Connor B.
2021 年 4 月に 4 泊滞在
2/10 (非常に不満)
guy m.
2021 年 3 月 20 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション
気になった点 : 清潔度、掲載情報の正確さ
Not worth it/anything. Very disappointing.
If you want a roof, four walls, electricity, and water in the desert that's what you get. There was mule/donkey poop/urine all over the place. The smoke detector was on a shelf next to the TV, not mounted properly. He tells you to bring toilet paper and then doesn't have a hanger to hang it on. There wasn't a hook anywhere to hang a towel or jacket, no shelves to place anything on, no storage at all. The fan supplied looks as if hasdn't been cleaned for several years. The shower head was broken. There was enough dust/dirt under the bed you could have grown corn. The mules/donkeys were always in the way they were very bothersome. The only real good thing about the place was the isolation it was quiet and the stars were great, but that's about it. Everything else about it was quite underwhelming.
guy m.
2021 年 3 月に 3 泊滞在
4/10 (不満)
Chloe R.
2021 年 2 月 9 日
良かった点 : ロケーション
気になった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Not as advertised
Owner would only communicate over the phone (no text or email). The owner did tell us prior to coming but made us bring our own sheets, towels, kitchen gear, pillows, blankets, paper towels, water, toliet paper to the property due to "COVID". Property did not look as advertised - the floor was dusty, the blinds were broken and I have seen better bathrooms at truck stops. We were also unable to find the hot tub that was advertised on the listing.