Set about 30mins +/- from Big Bend NP in Terlingua Ghost Town.. beatiful comfortable place in a mystical place. Sunrise is more than special.

Nice little property for spending time around Big Bend. I didn’t know what to expect of Terlingua but it was definitely an old mining town. Very dusty and still has tailings around the town. Yes, things are walkable, but it’s hot, dusty and rocky, so you won’t really want to. Next time, if we ever went back to West Texas, we might stay in Lajintas. The property was nice but not much to see in the town. I also felt like the property was more remote, but it’s at the top of a hill with multiple other rock houses around. There is a nice indoor bathroom but not much privacy as I can see other houses from the bathroom so they can see us, too. Just a Roman shade would be good that can be rolled up and down.

Great location to the park, able to watch the sunrise over the Chisos Basin from the porch. Really enjoyed our stay.

Owner is quick to respond.

Although the property would not be for everyone, we loved it. Finding good local dinner restaurants can be a challenge.

It was so cool to stay at Casa Mariposa. We loved the amazing character this place had. The outside patio was fantastic! We spent our evenings outside enjoying the space, and ate breakfast here each morning. The property is actually nicer than the photos, but it is a bit rustic (except for the brand new, modern bathroom). We were traveling with our adult daughter and had plenty of space, but the “cozy room” has a separate outside entry door from the main bedroom. There is not an interior door connecting these two rooms, so this property may not work with small children. The kitchen was attached to the “cozy room,” and the bathroom was attached to the single bedroom. Anyway, it was a beautifully rustic and quirky property with culture and character. It met all our needs, was clean, and was nearby restaurants, groceries, and Big Bend National Park. Daryl was very responsive when we couldn’t access our code to the front door at 6pm!!! We were very grateful for his availability and his help!!! Note: the wifi works great in the VRBO, but cell service is spotty in the area!!

My sister and I stayed in Casa Mariposa for 3 nights in February. Comfy and delightful home. We were not aware that the smaller 2nd bedroom/den and kitchen are not connected to the larger bedroom and only bathroom. But it worked out fine. Cooked in one night and the kitchen was stocked and easy. Close by Starlight Theatre for dinner. Would stay here again!

Awesome weekend! The place is absolutely perfect!!

We had an excellent family trip in mariposa for 3 days ! The check in process was very clear, the owners being very caring. Beautiful house, all comfort included what is amazing in such a place. Very convenient for a family (2 adult and a 7 years old child). Very close to Big Bend, we were able to visit the national park during 3 days. We highly recommend this place for an incredible trip in big Bend !

A magical place overlooking the charming Terlingua ghost town and Christmas Mountains range. The home is comfortable with excellent outdoor living space. We were visited daily by roadrunners, cactus wrens, curved-billed Thrush; and at night by coyote calls echoing off the canyon walls. The location is perfection, in the middle of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State park with a lot to do in the artist community of Terlingua Ghost Town. We can't wait to come back.

We loved staying at Casa Mariposa! Very unusual and interesting architecture. Awesome accommodations.

Beautiful place, loved everything. Only issue would be the bedroom had a heavy kerosene smell to it. We slept on the futon, behind kitchen, which it was surprisingly good the futon.

What a unique, cozy, comfy Rock house! Loved our stay here:) It was perfect for our Big Bend adventure. The management was very responsive and helpful with any concerns! All the little details were a bonus! Scott and Karin

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Mariposa. It was a great place to meet up and spend a weekend with our son. We especially enjoyed the outdoor seating areas where we could enjoy our morning coffee in a shaded area and gaze at the stars in an open area.

Liked everything about the property. Great location for visiting the state and national park. Enjoyed the local vibe and desert, especially in early morning.

What an incredible place to stay and ruminate on the things that matter. Moving in and out of the property and the mountains and trails of Big Bend National Park was the perfect experience

Liked everything about the property. Great location for visiting the state and national park. Enjoyed the local vibe and desert, especially in early morning.

What an incredible place to stay and ruminate on the things that matter. Moving in and out of the property and the mountains and trails of Big Bend National Park was the perfect experience

THIS WAS AMAZING SPLACE AND TOWN

Great property, perfect location, all you need for an active vacartion.

THIS WAS AMAZING SPLACE AND TOWN

Context is important. Terlingua (Ghost Town) is a quirky historic place but one with minimal city infrastructure. And it is in the desert far from other towns. Yet the creative owners have done an amazing job of blending the historic and quirky with modern conveniences. The inside is great but what drew us to this property was the outdoor space. That is where our family gathered. We are all bird watchers and there were birds all around as we had our coffee. We even had a road runner come through twice probably on his regular route. We used this place to explore Big Bend NP and that worked out well. Overall the property is well thought out and has everything you need. And the outdoor privy has the best view :)

Great property, perfect location, all you need for an active vacartion.

Context is important. Terlingua (Ghost Town) is a quirky historic place but one with minimal city infrastructure. And it is in the desert far from other towns. Yet the creative owners have done an amazing job of blending the historic and quirky with modern conveniences. The inside is great but what drew us to this property was the outdoor space. That is where our family gathered. We are all bird watchers and there were birds all around as we had our coffee. We even had a road runner come through twice probably on his regular route. We used this place to explore Big Bend NP and that worked out well. Overall the property is well thought out and has everything you need. And the outdoor privy has the best view :)

Loved it. We were in the area to visit & hike at Big Bend. While there is no indoor sitting area the outdoor patio areas were perfect and very comfortable for our needs. The stars at night were incredibly beautiful. We would definitely stay here again if returning to the area.

Loved it. We were in the area to visit & hike at Big Bend. While there is no indoor sitting area the outdoor patio areas were perfect and very comfortable for our needs. The stars at night were incredibly beautiful. We would definitely stay here again if returning to the area.

We are on a cross country road trip and this was by far our favorite house so far. It is definitely rustic—a small cozy indoor space with a spacious patio for outdoor dining and stargazing. My 3 year old son was so excited to marvel at all of the “treasures” hidden in the outside walls (he was also more than willing to sacrifice showers for 4 days to conserve precious water). We even added a few of our own that we collected during our stay. The property is also equally spaced between the National Park and the State Park which allowed us to check out both locations. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants the true Big Bend experience!

We were immediately taken by the unique, creative and lovingly-created home. The layout, materials and added artifacts completely complement the mining history and desertscape of the ghostown. Private, restful, close to the land, and with near access to Big Bend. We hope to come back in the near future !....😎

We are on a cross country road trip and this was by far our favorite house so far. It is definitely rustic—a small cozy indoor space with a spacious patio for outdoor dining and stargazing. My 3 year old son was so excited to marvel at all of the “treasures” hidden in the outside walls (he was also more than willing to sacrifice showers for 4 days to conserve precious water). We even added a few of our own that we collected during our stay. The property is also equally spaced between the National Park and the State Park which allowed us to check out both locations. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants the true Big Bend experience!

We were immediately taken by the unique, creative and lovingly-created home. The layout, materials and added artifacts completely complement the mining history and desertscape of the ghostown. Private, restful, close to the land, and with near access to Big Bend. We hope to come back in the near future !....😎

Comfortable and quiet for the four of us. Separated rooms and entries along with covered / uncovered patio areas made it simple for the younger folks to stay up later while the older folks went to bed earlier. Starlight Theatre and Terlingua Cemetery are within easy walking distance. The town of Terlingua is a five minute drive. Indoor shower and toilet in a large bathroom. I would recommend this as a great home base while visiting Big Bend, Lajitas, and the surrounding area.

Loved it