Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space

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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(157 Ratings)

House in Big Bend National Park, TX

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Summary:
Rancho Mula Oso: Spacious and Relaxing Terlingua Vacation Rental Home. Unparalleled Outdoor Space.
• Fantastic Views, Large Porches & Patios
• Relax Outside Comfortable Deck Furniture
• Large Kitchen and Living Room
• Large TVs in Living Room and all three bedrooms
• Covered Parking, Books, Artifacts & Art

The Space:
PET FEE MAY APPLY. Dog Fee: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.

This spacious Terlingua vacation rental home near Big Bend National Park has excellent mountain views, lots of room inside and out, and easy access to area attractions.

Outdoor Comfort and Enjoyment:
Since you didn’t travel to the Big Bend to sit inside, let’s talk about the outdoor space first. A large fire ring with relaxing chairs. A front porch that is open to the star-filled skies. At split-level, covered rear porch for grilling, outdoor dining, and relaxed seating. A sky view deck extending from the rear porch with comfortable lounges for enjoying the dark skies. A detached deck about 100’ away from the house with lounges for a bit of distance from the rest of the group.

Hammock patio with several hammocks for watching the skies or catching some ZZZZZs.

Indoor Comfort and Space:
The comfortable three-bedroom home has large living room, full kitchen, and dining room. The master suite has a king bed and private bath with a shower and a garden tub. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twins. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo.

Need more space? Consider renting our Rancho Mula Oso PLUS listing instead. It is the same property, but includes a travel trailer bunkhouse with three more beds, bathroom, and kitchenette.

The owners have Native American artifacts, an expansive rock collection, and locally inspired art displayed throughout the house.

Views include Christmas Mountains, Hen Egg Mountain, numerous rock formations, and many other hills and mountains.

Water and feed is provided for the abundant wildlife. Sit out on the front or back porches or patios and enjoy the fantastic views while watching birds, quail, mule deer, aoudads, lizards, and lots of other wildlife. Enjoy the sights and smells of the desert plant life such as ocotillo, several varieties of flowering cactus, creosote, agave, sotol, yuccas, wildflowers, and native grasses. Take a walk around the property for a closer look at the desert.

At night, turn off the lights and be amazed by the Big Bend night skies. Cook out on the gas grill while enjoying total solitude and privacy.

Inside the house, enjoy all modern comforts, including central air and heat, full kitchen, two baths, three comfortable bedrooms, cozy dining area, spacious living room, satellite TV in the living room and master bedroom, wireless internet, and a full sized washer and dryer.

Rancho Mula Oso is an ideal vacation property. Hang out in comfort inside or outside. Enjoy the remote property with desert plant, wildlife, and views. You'll never have to leave the property. But, you'll probably want to check out Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande River, Terlingua Ghost Town, or just enjoy a scenic drive. Do as much or as little as you like. Either way, you will want to come back.

Due to concerns from neighbors and potential liability, we must prohibit discharge of any firearms on the property for any reason.

Guest Access:
The whole house and the acreage is exclusively yours. The bunkhouse will remain vacant unless you add it to your rental. If you would like to add this space, let us know.

The Neighborhood:
Just a few minutes from the 118 entrance to BBNP or the Terlingua Ghost Town.

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(157 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Enjoyed the space we had for 10 guests. Everything was clean but for the pots, pans & dish wear (at least to our standards), we didn't mind washing everything before we used the items. Hosts were most generous with all the supplies and linens left for the guests. We also liked the proximity of the grocery store and gas station, even though we only used once. Hosts gave excellent pre stay instructions which we followed specially the notes on shopping in Alpine before arrival, Lowes Grocery store has everything you'll need for your stay with plenty of variety. The house also has an AC system that delivers in the heat. Outdoor furniture is plentiful, with hammocks for evening star gazing, full BBQ setup for dinning outdoors, which I wish we'd utilized. A couple of negatives (1) the additional camper living space, adequate but detached from the house, loud AC unit. (2) car port got not accommodate our 15-passenger sprinter van, too low, so van baked in the sun. All in all, we had an excellent time at the property, would recommend to any large group wanting to visit Big Bend.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
We were four adult friends visiting Big Bend. This house, like all the surrounding area is remote and rural, which we prefer. The official Dark Skies designation of the area made star gazing wonderful. There was great outdoor seating all around the house. The house is older but fine. Water conservation is a must and there is evidence of the hardness of the water. But we didn’t mind. The house was well supplied with nice dishes, a really great propane grill, lots of spices, a good air conditioning system, lots of bottled water, paper supplies, coffee and supplies, and laundry soap. The house is roomy. Communication with the landlords was very good. We loved the birds in the yard. Most of the beds were comfortable. We would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
We chose Rancho Mula Oso because of its proximity to Big Bend National Park. Mula Oso was wonderful and close enough to town that we could run to the market when needed. Highly recommend if you’re looking to visit southern Texas.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
We loved our time at Rancho Mula Oso. The landscape and the night sky are something to behold. The house was clean, uniquely decorated, and spacious. The hosts were helpful and provided everything we needed. We hiked in the park, took a dip in the hot springs, swam in the Rio Grande, and had a wonderful sunset horseback ride at Big Bend Stables. Would love to visit again in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
It was a good stay and far enough from light pollution. This is a simple accommodation, but nicely adequate and clean, exactly what we were looking for. The back porch accommodated us all with table and chairs as well as the kitchen. 8 of us stayed, and this was the first time in the Big Bend area for 5 of our group. We chose a moonless weekend and the weather cooperated perfectly. If you are looking for a somewhat secluded place with access by a non 4WD vehicle, this is a good choice. It is a 10 minute drive down a paved highway to Study Butte for fuel and groceries. We had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
The outdoor space is excellent. Great location for visiting Big Bend NP
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
Property is clean and is just as described. Will definitely be coming back.
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
Better than we expected! The owners are awesome! The house was spotless. The location is excellent. Perfect vacation rental to explore the Big Bend area.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Big Bend National Park?

The average price for a rental in Big Bend National Park is $383 per night. This rental is $197 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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