Title: Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33705316&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home ## Photo gallery for Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home ![Property grounds - Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home (Alpine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705400/33705316/91efb52d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home (Alpine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705400/33705316/f1a6550a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home (Alpine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705400/33705316/b84b1129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home (Alpine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705400/33705316/5223b5d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home (Alpine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705400/33705316/72e4c96a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Casa Tranquilla, a secluded and eco-friendly home on 20 acres of Terlingua Ranch. This solar and wind powered retreat offers mountain views, vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light, and windows for enjoying the surroundings. Unwind with family in the open kitchen dining living area or relax outside at the propane fire pit or charcoal grill. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home Summary: Casa Tranquilla Unwind and relax at this scenic solar and wind powered home on Terlingua Ranch. • Solar & Wind Powered Vacation Rental • Open Kitchen, Dining, Living Room • Secluded Location on 20 Acres • Mountain Views & Covered Parking The Space: IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES. PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING: SOLAR-POWERED HOME: \-No electronic devices other than those provided and chargers for phones and consumer electronics. \-Absolutely no electric device with heating elements of any type. \-If you rely on medically necessary electronics, we would be happy to recommend a different property. COOLED BY EVAPORATIVE COOLER: Evaporative coolers use less electricity but cool differently than air conditioners. If you prefer temps of low 70s or lower, we would be happy to recommend a different property. Casa Tranquila, is a lovely and secluded home on twenty private acres of Terlingua Ranch. It is eco-friendly, with solar and wind power and rainwater catchment. Nestled in the saddle to two hills, the home has fantastic mountain views and lots of breezes. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy sunrises, sunsets, dark night skies, or a modern campfire at the propane fire pit. This well-appointed two-bedroom home with a sleeping loft sleeps four to six. We recommend it for four or fewer. The house was custom built by the prior owners. The current owners enjoy it as their personal getaway and are proud to share it with others. After staying here once, you will want to return again and again. The kitchen, dining room, and living room are open and spacious, with vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light, and windows for enjoying the views. The kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with all the cookware and dishes for enjoying meals together. The living room is designed for relaxing together, with comfortable seating, room to relax, charming décor, and a television with Dish Network and access to your Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. The bedrooms and sleeping loft will sleep four to six. Both downstairs bedrooms have a queen-sized bed. The sleeping loft has a full bed and two twin beds. The sleeping loft has a low ceiling and is ideal for children. However, we recommend that it not be used during the summer months due to heat rising into the loft area. Outside of the house, there are shaded porches, stone patios, outdoor seating, a propane fire pit, charcoal grill, covered parking, and twenty acres of private Chihuahua desert habitat to hike and explore. Located just 30 to 45 minutes from Big Bend National Park, Terlingua, the Rio Grande, and Big Bend Ranch State Park. You will have easy access to enjoy all the natural wonders and outdoor recreation opportunities the Big Bend. Take a scenic drive, hike the trails, raft the river, go for a horseback ride, enjoy a jeep tour, go for a ride on a mountain bike, watch the wildlife, view the star-filled night skies. The social scene is almost as dynamic as the landscape. Terlingua, the Terlingua Ghost Town, Lajitas, and Terlingua Ranch offer an assortment of dining, art, and music venues where you can eat, drink, and be merry. Or, just relax and unwind in the comfort of Casa del Oso. The Neighborhood: TERLINGUA RANCH: Located between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park and including much of the town of Terlingua, Terlingua Ranch is a private subdivision of over 190,000 acres, divided into 9,500 tracts owned by about 5,000 individuals and crisscrossed by 1,100 miles of dirt and rock roads. Tracts range from five acres to several hundred acres. It is some of the most rugged and scenic land in Texas. Back in the 1960’s, the Ghost Town and much of what later became “Terlingua Ranch” was owned by racing legend and car designer extraordinaire, Carol Shelby and some of his friends. The decided to promote the area by holding a chili cook-off in the then abandoned Ghost Town. That little stunt of a cook-off grew into CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) which now hosts nearly 500 chili cook-offs around the nation and internationally, all leading up the championship cook-off every year in Terlingua. Shelby and friends later subdivided the Ranch and started selling it off to hunters and rugged naturalists. Over the decades, the area was reborn and an eclectic community of nature lovers, artists, musicians, adventurers, and folks just wanting to escape from “civilization” has grown and started to resettle this rough country. People have come and gone. New buildings have risen while others have fallen, Dreams have been realized and others crushed. Through it all, the land remains. The harsh desert and vast openness encourages positive development and slowly swallows up and recovers from past abuses. The old cinnabar mine sites and ranching outposts persist as relics and ghost towns, some redeveloped, some carefully preserved, and others dissolving back into the desert. Abandoned dreams eventually become points of interests for those of us that stumble upon them decades later. Terlingua Ranch is a bizarre mix of old and new, good and bad, growth and decline, all completely unregulated. Modern homes with high values and stunning designs stand beside dilapidated do-it-yourself mistakes and abandoned ruins of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. The landscape is even more varied than the people and the structures. Rugged mountains, deep canyons, wild arroyos, dry and wet creeks, peaceful valleys, breathtaking badlands, moonscape like mud flats, the remains of ancient volcanoes, and fossilized ancient seabeds. All of it nurturing a vast array of plant life and wildlife. Around every corner and over every hill lies new and unexpected surprises. The Ranch is now home to a few hundred hardy souls. It is also dotted with a diverse array of vacation rental lodging options and campsites. Like the diverse land, they range in quality, style, value, and price. A few are amazing dream destinations. Some are good places to sleep. Others are the stuff of nightmares. (We don’t manage any in the nightmare category.) Big Bend Vacation Rentals started out in 2007 and initially managed three of the first four vacation rentals in the Terlingua and Terlingua Ranch area. We now manage dozens out of a couple of hundred options. We represent dozens of property owners and have hosted tens of thousands of guests. You can trust us as managers, and you can rely on the properties that we manage. We have become very selective about the properties and the property owners that we add to our portfolio. Visit our website at www.BigBendVacations.com. Interaction with Guests: We manage several properties and live few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100550000/100548700/100548669/6b45aea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Southwest Shipping Container-in Alpine Alpine - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $145 CA $300 total includes taxes & fees Mar 25 - Mar 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=100548669&PinnedHotelID=100548669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100550000/100548800/100548709/5598b2f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Endless Sunsets-container Home Alpine - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Living/Dining area 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $121 CA $278 total includes taxes & fees Mar 23 - Mar 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=100548709&PinnedHotelID=100548709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98560000/98558800/98558773/c26746d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vibrant Terlingua Vacation Rental Near Big Bend! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 5f4fd989f16996002b6cbe0a New!! Casa del Oso is a Lovely Secluded Home Casa del Oso: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home Alpine ## About the area Located in Alpine, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Many Stones is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Persimmon Gap Visitor Center. [Visit our Alpine travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alpine.dx6219254) [View more Vacation homes in Alpine](https://www.expedia.ca/Alpine-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6219254-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.53496%2C-103.38774&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ejHbxgbZ3jmJA1HquXWduiGZe5I=) Alpine, TX ### What's nearby - ![Many Colors Cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643025/7b70d74e-1c2a-4a03-a699-35a8f320415c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Many Stones 46 min drive \- 42.2 km - ![The Rio Grande River winds 12 miles down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. When the water is high you can come down the 1,500 foot walled canyon. With less water flowing, guides take you 3 to 4 miles up the canyon with some spots having to portage. But take it all in stride because the views are breathtaking. I recommend Big Bend River Tours. You might get lucky and have the guides that take you a half mile up a side canyon. An excellent day excursion in the out of the way national park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/187b47af-173d-411b-8c0e-ebc616991017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Bend National Park 54 min drive \- 54.3 km - Big Bend Library 52 min drive \- 50.9 km - Starlight Theatre 57 min drive \- 58.1 km ### Restaurants - Bad Rabbit Cafe 25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home? ### What time is check-out at Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home? ### Where is Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Tranquilla: Scenic Solar and Wind Powered Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 51 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Kellie G. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home and Property My son and I had a wonderful time in the Big Bend area and would go back in a heartbeat if we could. The home was great and that view was stunning. There were a few small hiccups with the home just merely due to it being a little older but once I brought this to the property manager’s attention, they reached out immediately to try to rectify. They truly do care to make sure every guest has a wonderful experience so I definitely recommend this property. ##### Kellie G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorinda B. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Solitude and Stars Casa Tranquila lived up to it's name. The house was nestled between two hills with expansive views front and back.The environment was calm and peaceful. One of the big reasons for coming here was to experience the stars. So stunning!! TY!! ##### Lorinda B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe S. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Time The house is advertised. Remote for great star viewing, clean, owner responsive, etc. Our 7 and 10 year olds loved looking at all the stars each evening. Also, the road in and out wasn't bad. There are lots of roads similar throughout Terlingua and Big Bend. Our mini van was fine for this. Great visit. ##### Joe S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Dec 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House could use a little bit of fixing up but considering it’s in the middle of nowhere it was a great time to unplug, take in the views and night sky. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8371f1bd-ccc1-44e9-8663-002896ceaff0-1765037685863.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/43a5ee82-e7df-442b-97ff-5c713ec458a6-1765037681534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie D. Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway We enjoyed this property so much! The views are amazing and the home is very cozy. We had everything we needed - it was very cozy ☀️🌵 ##### Stephanie D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lijs G. Oct 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely remote cottage near Big Bend We loved the view! Breathtaking- well equipped for such a remote place. ##### Lijs G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy L. Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Bend visit with friends Very cool house in out of the way location. Our group consisted of two adult couples. The house was beautiful and well supplied. Very clean with comfortable beds. We admired the solar and windmill supplied electrical systems. The location is drop dead beautiful sitting in a gap between two hills with spectacular views to the east and west. Awesome views of the clear night sky. Highly recommend … ##### Andy L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew C. Feb 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home away from Home This property is exactly as advertised and has everything you need to feel “at home” while also being away from it all. The home offers a feel of seclusion but also makes a trip to the area very comfortable, and also has an AMAZING view in the back! I’ve rented properties through Daryl and Janet multiple times, and they take great care of their clients and properties. This was no exception. I will be adding this home to my “favorites” in the area and will definitely look to stay here again. ##### Matthew C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Mar 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great visit with better views The photos do not do justice to the views - which are incredible! Otherwise, the property is as advertised and there was plenty of room for us and our adult child. Everything you need to cook is in the kitchen - however, the coffee is pretty basic. If you are picky you might bring your own. I was nervous about the solar, but we stayed three nights and while it was cloudy we had no problems with power. People have commented on the road. Most of the drive is on paved road with just over 1 mile being on a graded dirt road. The driveway is a bit steep, but it certainly does not require 4 wheel drive. We have a Volvo SUV and had no worries. We will definitely return! ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joey T. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Darkest Skies Ever!!! The title says it all, there is absolutely no light pollution at Casa Tranquilla!!! I was there with another member of TAAS (The Albuquerque Astronomical Society) and we imaged with our telescopes and brought home over 20 hours of integration. If you know Bortles Class we were pulling down 21.40's-21.62 on our SQM each night putting it at Bortles 2-3\. However it felt much dark and there wasn't any part of the sky that was not viewable! If you stay up late and watch the Milky Way Rise it will take your breath away!In terms of Casa Tranquilla it is quaint, simple, and absolutely lovely just as it is. We had some issues with AC while we were there and the owner took care of everything for us in record time considering town was 36 miles away and they had to make three trips to get all the parts sorted out. Before going look at the daily weather not the average. We packed for colder nights as the daily average was 70-80's for the day in April, nope it was like 95-99 the whole time we where there and it broke 100 at least once during April 21-28.Would we go back? Of course we would! We had a fantastic time and enjoyed every moment of it even though staying up each night to image from 1-6am was pretty tough on the body. Thanks again for everything!!! ##### Joey T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly B. Jan 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### If you are on the fence...this is the place!! Our family of four (including two teenagers) stayed here between Christmas and New Year's Eve. We were in search of the perfect place to disconnect from work and electronics and we found that perfect place in Terlingua! As Vrbo newbies, we weren't really sure what to expect but all of our expectations, plus more, were met during our stay. From day one, Daryl and Janet were top notch communicators. There had been a few days of freeze prior to our visit that led to some plumbing issues at the house. Daryl reached out on Christmas Day to update us on the situation and Janet called as we were en route to Terlingua to let us know that everything was fixed. They must have worked round the clock to get everything repaired before our arrival which was greatly appreciated, especially with the holiday. The views from the house and the quietness were unlike anything I had ever experienced. We enjoyed sunrises sitting on the back porch drinking coffee and amazing sunsets sitting around the propane fire pit in the front of the house. And coming from the suburbs, we loved the amazingingly clear skies. Although we spent quite a bit of time in the Big Bend state and national parks, we could easily have been satisfied just hanging out at the house. If life ever takes us back to Big Bend and I sure hope it does, we'll be staying at Casa del Oso! Thank you, Daryl and Janet, for all that you did to make this a vacation to be remembered. ##### Beverly B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. Nov 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Sunset View Great location to drink beer and watch the sun go down! ##### William S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon W. Nov 4, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Bit Rustic but Overall Great It is a very nice house in a very beautiful setting. The views from the front and back porches are breathtaking. We had no issues whatsoever with the solar power - just follow the directions you receive. The owner and maintenance person were wonderful and the communication was great. My only issue is the road out to the house is rougher than I was expecting but you can manage it with a normal sedan. Would be better with a more rough road ready vehicle. ##### Sharon W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh L. Oct 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home base to explore Big Bend This house was a great spot to relax under the stars after long days exploring and hiking Big Bend. It had everything we need, and it’s impressive how much we did not notice being in a house that’s off the grid with its amenities. Would recommend. ##### Josh L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. Sep 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary weekend Amazing views!!! ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### barbara k. Apr 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific Terlingua!! This property is absolutely wonderful for viewing the night sky and getting away from everyone and everything! We stayed here while hiking and sight seeing in Big Bend. We were slightly worried about being off the grid but had no issues and were perfectly able to carrying on with our normal daily route. The sunsets were gorgeous!! The directions to the house were spot on. Just make sure you arrive before sunset it gets dark in the desert! ##### barbara k. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris G. Mar 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place was perfect! Coming from Ohio to visit Big Bend. And the night sky was Amazing! Was easy to set everything up online and exactly what I expected. ##### Kris G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. Mar 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property Great accommodations with everything we needed, will absolutely stay here again. ##### Amy L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darryl L. Mar 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfort w/Remote Beauty I've visited the Terlingua area at least a 1/2 dozen times. If you're looking for a comfortable place to stay, in absolute remoteness, this is a great place. The house is well-furnished, with no other houses nearby. Daryl and Janet are wonderful hosts! ##### Darryl L. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen K. Nov 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location and nice having space between neighbors. House was very clean and comfortable. ##### Kathleen K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura C. Apr 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stars This house is exactly as described and very , very clean. Kitchen very well equipped. Plenty of water supplied by owner. We very much enjoyed the views and watching sunrises, sunsets, and the stars. We downgraded the overall rating only because of the driveway. It is described as well maintained gravel drive ok for sedans. That is technically accurate but it is very washboard like so our car really shook. This bothered me a bit as I sort of baby my car. However we would stay here again and bring a different vehicle. ##### Laura C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan M. Apr 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### peaceful desert seclusion We stayed at Casa del Oso for 4 nights in March 2021\. The property is exactly as described. We enjoyed the total seclusion of this desert ranch, so quiet with beautiful mountain views. We enjoyed sunrises, sunsets, and stargazing under the dark night skies. The kitchen is well stocked and we took advantage of the charcoal grill. We loved exploring the property. It is close to Terlingua and Big Bend which is why we stayed. Thanks! ##### Jonathan M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John L. Nov 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Bend Area Stay Location of the property was ideal for day trips into BB National Park and BB Ranch State Park. Front fire pit area ideal for fabulous sunset views and back porch/patio fof sun and moon rises. Quiet, quiet, quiet. Stargazing great. House became home away from home. Time of year was early November...never needed AC or heaters. A good spot if you reallu want to get away. ##### John L. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Didier M. Nov 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Just 2 of us, staying at Casa del OSO for a few nights, we loved it. This secluded place is a great gateway to Big Ben National and State Park. The view from the house is amazing and very serene, great for relaxing. The property had all the amenities we needed, we particularly enjoyed sitting by the fire pit at night enjoying the peaceful night of West Texas. Check-in and out was a breeze, everything was well detailed in the communications we had with the property owner, everything was handy to make it easy and smooth. We will be back to Casa del OSO as soon as we can ! Highly recommend if you are looking for a getaway in the Terlingua area. ##### Didier M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt M. Nov 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible remote spot Not one, but two amazing views from this house (front and back). The house was well stocked with everything needed for our stay (we brought food). Would definitely come back. ##### Matt M. 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