[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Abuelo Loco, Terlingua's Premier Vacation Rental Vacation home in Terlingua with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908500/109908484/62c68fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908500/109908484/edfc04fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908500/109908484/06f2d4cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908500/109908484/23378ab4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109908500/109908484/d7abaef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Terlingua, Casa Abuelo Loco offers a private retreat with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Unwind in the swim spa - hot tub with swim current or challenge friends to a game in the Game Room featuring a pool table, darts, and more. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2035 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill ## 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 Abuelo Loco, Terlingua's Premier Vacation Rental Summary: Custom Built Home. Completed November 2024 Terlingua’s Premier Vacation Rental • Three Bedrooms and two full bathrooms • Swim spa -hot tub with swim current • Game Room with pool table, darts, and more • Large kitchen and modern appliances • Open living room, dining, den, and office space • Spacious deck and patio space with seating • Solo Stove smokeless fire pit • Outdoor grill • Private location between Ghost Town and BBNP The Space: Casa Abuelo Loco (“Crazy Grandfather’s House”) is a custom built 3br/2ba home. Completed November 2024. This is the ultimate Big Bend vacation rental for families and groups of up to six guests. Named after the crazy grandfather that built it to share with his wife, kids, and grandkids. Designed by hosts that have managed vacation rentals in Terlingua since 2008, this house has virtually everything guests have requested in a Big Bend vacation home. With 2035 square feet of interior space, a 660 square foot elevated deck, and 1000 square feet of patio space, you and your group will have ample space to relax and hang out. Game Room: The game room features a pool table, darts, games, and puzzles. The pool table also converts to a table for games, puzzles, or extra dining space. It is open to the kitchen and living room for easy social interaction with your family or friends. Full Kitchen: The spacious kitchen is fully stocked with modern appliances and kitchenwares. Large fridge and freezer, glass top stove, electric oven with air fry and convection options, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, blender, pots and pans, bakeware, and much more. There is also counter height bar seating for six. Dining Room: The dining room is open to the living room and kitchen for easy socialization. Seating for eight at the table. Living Room: The large living room has a sofa sectional and smart TV, a reading area with two comfortable chairs, and an office workspace with a large desk and two office chairs. All looking out onto the elevated deck and the Chisos Mountains. Bedrooms: The master suite features a king size bed, Chisos Mountain views, a private bathroom with a large shower, and a closet that opens to the bathroom. The second bedroom features a king bed. The third bedroom has two extra long twin beds (the same length as king size beds). All three rooms have their own smart TV, dressers, nightstands, ceiling fans, and table lamps. All bed linens are provided. Bathrooms: Both bathrooms have custom tiled showers, vanities, mirrors, flushing toilets, hot and cold water, ample bath linens, soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Laundry Room: The laundry room has a large washer and dryer and a large wash basin. Deck: The 660 sf deck is mostly covered but also has open-sky sections for star gazing. There is a dining table and chairs, plus Adirondack chairs. It opens to the living room with no steps and is elevated about eight feet above the desert floor. Breathtaking views of the Chisos Mountains. Patio Space: The 1000 sf patio features a 15’x7’ swim spa with jetted hot tub seating and current for swimming. There is also outdoor seating, a propane grill, a smokeless, wood-burning fire pit, and outdoor games. Swim Spa: The 15’x7’ swim spa offers jetted hot tub seating and current for swimming. Heated in the winter and cool in summer. Dark Sky Friendly: The deck and patio have red-tinted outdoor lighting to preserve our dark skies and maximize your star gazing. The parking area and main entry are sheltered from view and are well lit by motion activated flood lights that shut off automatically. There are also downward facing lights that can be turned on as needed. We ask that guests close the blinds at night to prevent indoor light from shining out the large windows. Abuelo Loco himself: A fun statue of the home’s namesake, Abuelo Loco, stands ready to welcome all guests as they arrive at the property. He’s always smiling and ready for photos. Central AC and Heat: The home has central AC, heat, and ceiling fans. Energy friendly and sound insulated design. Built with foam and steel structural insulated panels, the exterior walls are insulated with 5.5” of foam for energy efficiency. The interior walls are insulated with 3.5” or 5.5” of foam for sound damping privacy between the rooms. Guest Access: Private and secure access is provided with a key code that opens the entry door and patio door. No need to schedule your arrival time or meet with the hosts to obtain a key. The Neighborhood: Located on Townsend Bluff (the name of the bluff and the private road) on the eastern edge of the historic 248 Mining District (cinnabar mining). Historic mining ruins are nearby, but all private and some occupied. The private road that accesses Abuelo Loco is shared by local residents that value their privacy and respect yours. You are welcome to walk a quarter mile up the road to the top of Townsend Bluff, overlooking Terlingua Creek. Do not approach the edge of the bluff the ground is unstable. The road takes you past two private homes. However, please do not continue down the road to the old mining settlement. Restored mining ruins there are privately owned, and the area is NOT open to the public. Just down the hill, on FM 170, is the business operations center for Big Bend Vacation Rentals, the company that manages the property. Other Things to Note: Please respect our local "dark sky" initiatives to reduce light pollution and preserve our world class star gazing. Please conserve water, but not to the point of inconvenience or discomfort. If you have questions, concerns, or problems during your stay, please contact us. We will be eager to assist you. Interaction with Guests: The hosts, Daryl & Janet Eby of Big Bend Vacation Rentals, and their staff, all live in the area. We manage dozens of private vacation homes. We usually do not meet our guests in person. However, we are always available if needed. The best way to reach us while here is to text or call Daryl's cell. His number is provided to all guests. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - 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Deck and patio lights are red to prevent light pollution.... ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 670f0257e079b100136fd338 ## About the area Located in Terlingua, 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 Barton Warnock Visitor Center. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and mountain climbing. [Visit our Terlingua travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Terlingua.dx184017) [View more Vacation homes in Terlingua](https://www.expedia.ca/Terlingua-Private-Vacation-Homes.d184017-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%7C29.32721%2C-103.56292&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TFiRThvZfyXJJhg_S579HtwHJVU=) Terlingua, TX ### What's nearby - Big Bend Library - 7 min drive - 6.1 km - Starlight Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.5 km - Many Stones - 8 min drive - 9.5 km - Big Bend National Park - 9 min drive - 9.5 km - Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 27.4 km ### Restaurants - ‪Venga - ‬4 min drive - ‪High Sierra Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starlight Theater - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taqueria el Milagro - ‬4 min drive - ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Abuelo Loco, Terlingua's Premier Vacation Rental have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Casa Abuelo Loco, Terlingua's Premier Vacation Rental pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Casa Abuelo Loco, Terlingua's Premier Vacation Rental located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Big Bend Library, Starlight Theatre, and Many Stones. Big Bend National Park is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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