Our first rental had a few hiccups, but Janet and Daryl were on that immediately. They made sure we had a wonderful experience. Big Bend is beautiful, with friendly people (even at over 100-degree heat!) Thank y'all so much!!!! Definitely coming back soon.

Truly remarkable location if you want to get away and have a wilderness experience and a peek into what it was like to live in this beautifully isolated place. The location provides an incredible view of the Chisos and is in heart of the nearby Terlingua Ranch. The property is in the middle of about 60 acres on a hill at an elevation of about 3800 feet - the same of Panther Junction in Big Bend. This elevation is about 2000 feet above the desert flow and sits below the mountain peaks that surround the area providing an almost constant breeze and is cooler in temps. The North park entrance for BBNP is about 2 miles via Marathon Road but you will need 4 wheel drive to enter the park this way. The property has all the amenities and is an authentic Southwest ranch house. The host for this property is very responsive and will take care of you.

Overall the property was barely acceptable and the location provided prior to final payment was very misleading. One would assume the mileage information provided for "What's Nearby" would be from the property to the attraction site. Imagine our surprise when we found out the true location was an additional 40 miles to the attraction sites. We would never have rented the property had this information been provided as mileage from the house to the destination site. All the unexpected driving really limited our ability to enjoy all the attractions of BBNP. Also, the property is not being cleaned and maintained as we have experienced in numerous property rentals with VRBO. I will send the property manager an extensive list of maintenance items that should be addressed before the property is rated as 4+ stars. Overall the property was a marginally acceptable experience.

Delightful hacienda “Desert Aura” has three distinct patios for various moods and times of day. We used both main house and guest house for two couples. Janet said we would appreciate the comfy indoor space and private bedrooms/baths and she was right. It’s about 30 minutes from Terlingua proper and the road isn’t paved the last about 2 miles so bring a higher vehicle. We brought meals & drinks from home and hosts furnish ample gallons of potable water. House is in a green valley full of desert flora, much greener than Terlingua itself and west. We loved coffee and happy hours on the three patios. Beds are comfy, adobe walls insulate from extreme temperatures, stone floors & vintage furnishings add to charm. Bathrooms are like mini-spas. Relatively isolated location is authentic Big Bend! Prepare to drive because it’s a big park with the state park near enough and Lajitas and the Golf Resort to visit. We can recommend the Long Draw Pizza place near Lajitas. We stayed “home” our last day just to enjoy the place itself! On our road about a mile farther is a lodge with the Bad Rabbit cafe. We had beer and they had live music (Gary Gorence) and the barbecue smelled great. Be ready for surprises out here. For a couple, these hosts also have a quirky awesome airstream/patio they call StarGazer.

Our family of 6 had a great stay here. The house is beautifully remote. Janet and Darly replied quickly to messages.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Sunrise was especially beautiful; the location was out there compared to our other activities but it was a great place to “come home to”!

We stayed for a week. It was so quiet and cozy for our family of 6 (4 adults and 2 children). We saw tarantulas, walking sticks, bunnies, javelinas, scaled quail. No neighbors right on top of you. Very remote! And the stars were amazing to watch at night and we counted falling stars each night. Definitely would recommend this place to everyone!

Great exceeded expectations

This is an awesome Property! I wish it weren't so far away.....

The house had beautiful views and was clean. They provided plenty of drinking water given water conservation needs in the desert and well water usage. That took a little getting used too. This beautiful destination will take a while to get to and from since you will travel on dirt road for a couple of miles. Overall, the stay was good.

The house and guest house are very nice. It is a little further from Big Bend area than we thought. All in all a very nice stay. Could not figure out how to get Split unit to work. May have been operator failure😉

A bit out of the way, but that makes the views and privacy that much better. Amazing sunrises and sunsets along with beautiful night skies. The main house and guest house are perfect for two couples to have privacy and enjoy the common areas. Really nice patios to enjoy the views with friends.

This is the perfect place to get away from everything and enjoy the peacefulness and quiet of the dessert. The location is remote but also not too far of a drive from Terlingua and Big Bend National Park. The dark sky is amazing. It is rare that we get to see so many stars. Highly recommended. We would not hesitate to return to this property.

We laid out on the porch at night and watched the stars. Main house was very comfortable. Second house the bed was uncomfortable but that was the only complaint. I would definitely recommend

The directions to the property were spot on. We arrived at night and it was DARK. Thank you for the good directions. The location was a little farther out than anticipated but other than that the property was great, clean, and private. I would definitely stay again. The communication between me and the property owner were prompt when needed. Thank you for a great visit to Big Bend National Park.

We really enjoyed our stay here. As others have noted the property is about 40 mins from Terlingua but it is worth it for the views during the day and the stars at night alone. FYI - You’ll need some terrain tires to get to the property off the main road

I've been to the area countless times and this was the best experience I've had. The night sky is something to behold away from Terlingua. The amenities were nice and we enjoyed a few short hikes around the property. Can't wait to come back soon.

We took my in-laws on a trip for their 70th birthday and this place was perfect! My husband, two children, and I fit perfectly in the main house, and they had their own comfortable space off the guest house to get some rest from us. The place seems bigger in person and sits in such a grand location. Terlingua was a wonderful place to visit- so unique and the stars at night are amazing! Cell service is really spotty, so be careful. I wrote a review for this place a long time ago right as we left and thought it posted, but just now I saw it hadn’t. I think it was because we hit a dead zone on our drive out.

Everything was great, we brought food to cook and had plenty of supplies to cook with. Beautiful surroundings, but very remote.

This was a really great place to stay with another couple. They stayed in the main house and we used the guest house. I had some questions prior to our arrival and Daryl was very good to return my call promptly and answered all my questions and gave me some tips on which route to drive from Marfa. While some other reviews and my title indicate, it is a 40 - 50 minute drive from the house to Terlinqua, but the seclusion of the house, the amenities, and the wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evening are well worth the drive. I would certainly recommend this property and if it does not fit you needs, check out the many others that are managed by Big Bend Vacation Rentals.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very secluded and quiet we sat outside most of the time watching the many types of birdsthat came around. Nice nice desert storm rolled in one night that was beautiful to watch. The drive to Big Bend was a little far, but the remote quietness is wonderful to have.

What a beautiful time of year at Desert Aura! Every kind of cactus was blooming all over Terlingua Ranch.

This is a lovely home and certainly has everything you need, with extras not anticipated. Very nice linens, towels. Only problem was that it is far from western entrance to Big Bend which was our destination. It is over an hour away and is not in Terlingua, the town. If you dont mind driving such a long distance, it is a beautiful place with very good views of mountains in Big Bend and the night sky is wonderful.

Being from WI, we enjoyed the warm and sunny patio and desert vistas. We made several visits to Big Bend National Park, but be aware it is almost an hour drive to the park entrance. The home could use some upgraded cooking utensils.

This property was a great place to stay while hiking in big bend. We used both the main house and the guest house, and the entire property was very clean and well furnished. The view of the stars at night was fantastic. It was about an hour drive from the house to the west entrance of big bend.

We enjoyed the view of the Big Bend landscape from Desert Aura. Getting to and from Big Bend did take a fair amount of time but given the remoteness of the park, this was to be expected.The kitchen was well stocked and the house was comfortable. Views of the night sky were spectacular. Be aware there are no privacy doors in the main house. This may not be a problem for your party but it is good to know ahead of time.

We enjoyed the view of the Big Bend landscape from Desert Aura. Getting to and from Big Bend did take a fair amount of time but given the remoteness of the park, this was to be expected. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was comfortable. Views of the night sky were spectacular. Be aware there are no privacy doors in the main house. This may not be a problem for your party but it is good to know ahead of time.

Perfect getaway for our group of 6. Beautiful views, comfortable accommodations and communicative hosts. We had to cut our trip short due to weather issues and property managers were extremely understanding and responsive. Would love to stay here again. A real Terlingua treasure.

It’s worth the off-highway drive to reach this house. It sits up on a rise with tall look-out hills behind it. Quiet and very comfortable. We were there over New Years and were treated to a snowfall of historic depth! It’s about 30 minutes from the entrance to Big Bend National Park, and also convenient to the BB Ranch State Park. We also rented the guesthouse, which was perfect for a couple with a young baby. The only downsides were no door on the bedroom, and no heater in the bathroom. Those things would not keep me from staying there again; I would love to see it in the spring with wildflowers in bloom.

We loved the home and location. It was perfect. We probably will go back sometime in the future.

Very nice property located almost to the end of Terlingua Ranch Road. It is lovely, especially for two couples as we were. There is no cell phone service at the house, so communicating with the property owner/manager is difficult as they do not immediately respond to emails or texts. The only problem we really encountered is that it was cold, so we had to use the heaters and when the heat is on the unit next to the guest house is so loud that it spoils the serenity and quiet of the desert. I tried to address this and a couple of small maintenance issues with the management, but they have not responded to me.

We stayed for 5 nights in the beautiful desert aura. From quiet night to beautiful mornings we couldn't ask for much more! With plenty of room to accommodate our group of six, the place gave us a homey feel while not ever letting us forget how hidden and away we were. Going to and from big bend national park is not too bad of a drive if you get up early. Daryl was super friendly and answered all my questions when I had them! Our group will be planning another trip out here!