Terlingua Ranch Lodge
4.2
Excellent(312 Reviews)Lodge in Big Bend National Park, TX
2 queen beds
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this lodge
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi, as well as a garden and a private deck. Other amenities include premium bedding, a memory foam bed, laundry facilities, and towels.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Big Bend National Park, TX
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside
2 Queen • 300 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Standard Double Room, Accessible, Mountain View
2 Queen • 300 ft²
Sleeps 4
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Room
2 Queen
Sleeps 4
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
$$$$
Reviews
4.2
Excellent(312 Reviews)4.2
Amazing location - both very long to get to - and wonderful to be so ‘far out ‘ at the same time. I’m not sure we would have done it if we know how long it would take to get to this ranch, and at the same time we were glad to discover it. Absolutely loved the dark sky experience - seeing the stars like when we were kids! The staff was wonderful! A unique experience! Would suggest staying at least two nights - we only stayed one. But we both thought it would be worthwhile to stay longer. We got more of a sense (how ever small) of the people who chose to live in this area. A diverse and unique collection of individuals.
4.2
First trip to Big Bend National Park, lodging within the park wasn't available so we found this lodge online. It is about 16 miles off the main road and last few miles are on a rocky bumpy gravel/dirt road. Room and beds were comfortable and clean. Loved the porch area with chairs, a small table to set drinks on would have been nice. The view of the night sky and stars was amazing. Onsite cafe was good with inside and outside seating. Pool area looked well maintained and clean.
4.2
If you're after seclusion, peace & quiet and a fabulous view THIS is the place you want! Be prepared for a long drive to ANYWHERE, tho. The desk lady was really nice. We weren't impressed with the the Bad Rabbit Cafe, however. Limited menu, not really much flavor and had to order our drinks twice.
4.2
Our front desk lady was very kind and helpful.
4.2
You might want to mention that it is 36 miles from Terlingua. I thought the cabins were in the area not as remote as it was.
Too long driving back and forth and not to mention the remote road you have to drive on.
4.2
Great location and nice accommodations but hard to find office at nights no good sign- no restaurant for holiday weekend dinner but great service at resturant and friendly staff. Dirt /rock road for last 3 miles- I apologized to my suv
4.2
Great place to stay!
4.2
Very unique stay, nice little cabins for rooms, very quiet and lots to do. The restaurant was great and the service also.
4.2
Beautiful desert scenery
4.2
Love this place
4.2
The toilet was not clean. I had to clean the toilet myself.
4.2
I really liked the location of this property even though it was a little far to drive. It was like being at summer camp.
4.2
Awesome place Tammy from front office was very helpful. Will definitely be staying here again.
4.2
Lovely location!
4.2
Was not told at booking there was an additional pet fee of $75, which I assumed was paid when I requested pet friendly. Cabins are old and everything geared to someone 5' (we're average of 5'7). Lodge is too difficult to get to which they don't tell you until AFTER booking. Cafe on premises is way too expensive (chicken fried steak and BLT was $57 with no alcohol!).
4.2
Everything was nice and clean and cool after a long day at Big Bend. We walked over to the pool and my kids had a great time swimming. Loved this place! Cute little cabins 💜
4.2
Room restroom tub needs repairs. Too many flying insects enter the rooms by a “locked window”. Unpaved road to lodge too long and not convenient for low clearance vehicles.
4.2
We enjoyed our stay at the Lodge, We had a spacious cabin w 2 beds, very comfortable, great water pressure, and the water gets HOT! We enjoyed sitting out on the porch to stargaze in the evenings, and time by the pool to cool off when we got back from being out all day. Had 2 good meals at the Bad Rabbit Cafe. Office has items if you forget things, like a toothbrush, soap, etc for small fee. Cabins are well spaced, there was no issue with noise at night, slept great! Saw lots of jackrabbit. Would stay here again!
4.2
It is an amazing place. The dark sky with the stars is wonderful.
Very friendly staff.
4.2
Its greatest strength — remoteness — is its only weakness! Staff is friendly and helpful … food at the Bad Rabbit was quite good … the view of sunsets, distant mountains, and night skies from our front porch was stunningly beautiful … if you want to get away from the urban rat-race, this is a great adventure!
4.2
Off road, possibility flat tire, dust,
Many bugs, bad small, no facilities ,
Not working WIFI..
Location is near bigbend but road is too far.
If you are finding hotel for Bigbend, I recommend reserve other hotels.
4.2
This was our second stay in three years. There appears no maintenance is being done to keep up the property. Rooms definitely need updated. Restaurant was closed the week we stayed. There is limited places to eat in the closest town/community. Fortunately I brought sandwich makings, fruit and muffins with me for the time we would be in the park. I was traveling with my spouse and two young grandchildren. Having those things became a blessing to have with me. I WAS NOT INFORMED of restaurant closure in advance. Upon check in we were told of the closure. I don’t believe we will return to the area again but if so we won’t stay at this location.
4.2
The website said close to Big Bend. It was a 45 minute drive to the park. The road to the lodge is five miles of dusty, bumpy gravel. There is no TV in the rooms. I did not know this. Beds were not comfortable. On the positive side, it was clean.
4.2
Honestly wish we could have spent more time here. We arrived after dark and pulled up to the office which was closed. Since there had been no email or phone call regarding late check ins, I knew there would be a way to get into our room! Tucked into a mailbox were envelopes labeled with each guest’s name and a key. We followed the map to our cabin and were delighted to discover it was very clean and cozy. Since WiFi is limited to the close proximity of the office, we wandered back down there and were able to let our families at home know that we had arrived but would be unavailable since we would not have service all night. We promptly went to bed, got up early and headed out before sunrise. We were sad to never actually see the surroundings of our cabin and hope to be back! The only suggestion I would make is to add a very conspicuous note on the map to the various cabins that it is not to scale AT ALL. Since it is a dark sky area, roads are difficult to see and we had some trouble finding our cabin. Since we were all women in our group, that was a little nerve wracking.
4.2
Driving is much farer from big bend park than I read the description. All other is fair enough.
4.2
40 min to Big Bend gate. Reasonable price comparing to Study Butte. Good cafe with live music.
All meals available.
4.2
Comfy bed!
4.2
Very basic lodging, not convenient to Terlingua or Big Bend. Restaurant was closed when we were there and food options very limited. Long drive to Terlingua. Would not stay again.
4.2
Bedroom was comfortable, with cute, rustic furniture. Bathroom was in rough condition with a tub that had been painted and was peeling, and faucets that were loose and squeaky, but at least they did not leak.
Only ate once at Bad Rabbit Cafe. Pancakes seemed to be made from cake batter, and service was inefficient.
Location is reasonably convenient to Big Bend National Park.
4.2
Remote but a great place to get away from it all!
4.2
Awesome view
4.2
Very peaceful area, we enjoyed it very much. Service very and food at restaurant was excellent!
4.2
Loved the fact that we were right next to our grandkids and I loved the birds singing in the morning!
4.2
It was in a beautiful setting. The restaurant was good.
4.2
Such a beautiful retreat! This area is so peaceful with a welcoming community.
4.2
I never realized how far this was from Terlingua. I thought I was just outside of it but I’m 45 minutes from there and dirt road for quite a way before hitting 118. It’s a very unique place and I enjoyed my stay. It was a very scenic drive. Staff were very friendly and I’m thankful for the restaurant. At least we had food and a place to get Internet. There’s no cell service or internet in the cottages.
4.2
Very good Wi-Fi. Very good restaurant with friendly staff.
4.2
Loved the light rules that made the stars so visible. The shower was also excellent, even compared to mine back home.
4.2
We stayed for two nights so that we could visit Big Bend for a day over spring break. All of the staff were so friendly! The cafe was good. The room was comfortable and minimal which was fine with us because we wanted to unplug a little. WiFi is available and it was decent as well. The area has no cell service which was fine with us as well. The ranch is 16 miles from the main road but along the road we frequently saw deer and other wildlife which was fun. The last 3 miles was all washboard dirt road which drove my husband crazy but it didn’t bother me. Overall it was a nice stay and so peaceful.
4.2
Remote location, about three miles dirt road to reach lodge and dining
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Big Bend National Park?
The average price for a rental in Big Bend National Park is $380 per night. This rental is $142 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Terlingua Ranch Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Terlingua Ranch Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Terlingua Ranch Lodge?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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