Title: Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck Cabin in Terlingua with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck ![Exterior - Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112900/34112877/3c2c63dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112900/34112877/9c54b860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112900/34112877/71f70420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112900/34112877/ddae8436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112900/34112877/2cf4de07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Big Bend Observatory, where stargazing meets relaxation. Enjoy exclusive use of the elevated Sky Deck with giant binoculars and a private observatory with a telescope for unparalleled celestial views. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Business services ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck Summary: Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, Observation Deck, and Cedar Cabin Offers Celestial Views. • Become our next Visiting Astronomer • Roll Top Observatory w/ 6" Lens Scope • Elevated Observation Sky Deck • Open Kitchen, Dining, Living Room • Just Minutes from Terlingua and BBNP The Space: Become our next Visiting Astronomer and enjoy a stellar vacation! The Big Bend Observatory is the only vacation rental in the Terlingua area with a private observatory and an elevated Sky Deck. Just north of Terlingua and across from Willow Mountain, Big Bend Observatory offers a newly-built cedar cabin that sleeps up to four. Enjoy exclusive use of our elevated Sky Deck with giant binoculars, and our private observatory with a telescope and roll-off roof. The observatory and telescope are designed for easy use with simple instructions. By day, enjoy scenic mountain vistas and wildlife viewing from the elevated Sky Deck, using our giant binoculars, your own equipment, or your natural vision. By night, be amazed by celestial views using our private observatory, your own telescope, or your unaided eyes. Our dark skies are unparalleled. The Big Bend Region is internationally acclaimed for having the darkest night skies and best astronomical views in the continental US. Whether you are a professional astronomer, hobbyist with your own telescope, or someone that has never viewed the Milky Way, you will be inspired and astonished by the celestial views from Big Bend Observatory. The private observatory has a roll-off roof with a fold-down southern wall for unparalleled sky views. The main telescope is a Seestar S50 robotic instrument mounted on a central pier. There is no traditional eyepiece. The telescope feeds images directly to your smartphone or tablet. The SkyDeck is located between the observatory and the cabin. It has a 7' x 7'; deck, 11' above ground level. It is equipped with a mounting point for the supplied pair of giant 11X80 Celestron astronomical binoculars. Outdoor AC power outlets are available at the observatory, on the Sky Deck, and outside the cabin itself. A professional tripod is available for steady unguided astrophotography. Guests are encouraged to bring their own telescopes and/or binoculars to take full advantage of the dark sky site. Located just over two miles north of Terlingua and less than a half mile off Highway 118, Big Bend Observatory has easy access to Terlingua, Big Bend National Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande River, a variety of restaurants and bars, adventure outfitters, and all the local tourist venues. Enjoy everything Terlingua and the Big Bend has to offer, plus your own private cabin and observatory. The vacation rental home at Big Bend Observatory is a newly built cedar cabin with an open floor plan. A small kitchen and dining area is open to the living room and sleeping area. The living room has a comfortable sofa and a desk with a computer that is available for guest use. The sleeping area has full-size bunk beds. There is a single bathroom with a flushing toilet, sink and vanity, and shower. The cabin is air-conditioned and heated for your comfort. A spacious covered porch provides shaded views to the west. Once you visit here once, you will be eager to return again and again as a Visiting Astronomer. Big Bend Observatory will be your home away from home in the Big Bend and your own private window on the universe. Interaction with Guests: We manage several properties and live a 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 cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Telescope ### Work spaces - Computer station - Desk - 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37860000/37853500/37853475/05ad3d60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Bend Bungalow A TERLINGUA - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=37853475&PinnedHotelID=37853475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91870000/91860600/91860589/f48e952d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town Terlingua - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=91860589&PinnedHotelID=91860589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34325700/34325661/cf8a0a18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sherri’s Terlingua Cabin on the Creek: Easy Access Terlingua - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 139 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=34325661&PinnedHotelID=34325661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33394300/33394223/6c30b549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lorna’s Ghost Town Cabin: Located in Ghost Town Terlingua - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 118 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=33394223&PinnedHotelID=33394223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60950000/60948600/60948568/ab8debd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Bend Bungalow B Terlingua - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=60948568&PinnedHotelID=60948568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40060000/40055700/40055617/beefd59f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Soul of the Desert Alpine - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=40055617&PinnedHotelID=40055617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73300000/73296400/73296327/e118796f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A beautiful dark skies area of the desert! 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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 Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck Terlingua Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck Cabin 5f4fd981f16996002b6cbae5 ## About the area ![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%7C29.35992%2C-103.53123&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q_TIoVMRhvOLps3L20Yzy-DPAKY=) Terlingua, TX #### What's nearby - Many Stones \- 19 min walk \- 1.5 km - Big Bend National Park \- 11 min drive \- 11.3 km - Big Bend Ranch State Park \- 24 min drive \- 34.8 km - Barton Warnock Visitor Center \- 24 min drive \- 35.9 km - Chisos Basin Visitor Center \- 48 min drive \- 60.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Venga - ‬9 min drive - ‪Taqueria el Milagro - ‬10 min drive - ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Starlight Theater - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck? ### What time is check-out at Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck? ### Where is Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck located? ## Have a question? 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