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Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium

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Outdoor spa tub
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium

A beautiful property, with established "Premier Hosts" - pictures have been updated!
Enjoy a 2 bedroom, 2 bath barndominium apartment on 107 acres of pristine Chihuahuan Desert wilderness, nestled in a valley between awe-inspiring mountains. Witness the most amazing sunrises, sunsets and star shows anywhere! See the Milky Way in all it's glory in our "dark skies" territory and from the brand new 6-person hot tub ("hot" in the winter - a "cooling pool" in the summer - you adjust the temperature to meet your preferences).

This location (45 min from BBNP) allows the enjoyment of a huge assortment of wildlife viewing - migratory birds of all colors, shapes and forms, dove, quail, ravens, red-tail hawks, mule deer, javelina, rabbits, fox, wolves, and even an occasional black bear, bobcat or mountain lion. In addition to the wildlife, visitors have enjoyed marveling at the wide and diverse array of plant and cactus life!

Another bonus is that this location provides miles of primitive walking/hiking/biking/ATV opportunities. Be sure and inquire about special excursions offered by the hosts.

If visitors choose to fly-in, to the nearby landing strip, the hosts will gladly assist with transportation (please inquire ahead-of-time).

The apartment is rustically furnished with brand new custom ordered furnishings, including queen-size beds/mattresses. Also, found in the apartment is a TV in each bedroom and living room (with Dish Network), on-site Fiber Optic 5G WIFI, outside lounging furniture on a viewing deck as well as on the ground floor patio. A full-size stove/oven, refrigerator, counter-top ice maker, microwave, filtered drinking water, coffee pot, dishes, pots & pans, linens, towels, washer & dryer (bring your own laundry soap) and an outdoor gas grill are all provided. Tabletop heater and a fire pit are also available to ensure the enjoyment of the outdoors, even on cooler evenings. The apartment comes equipped with a sophisticated mini-split heating and air conditioning system as well as a back-up generator for any unexpected power outage.

The apartment, currently, sleeps 4 but can sleep 6 with the use of 2 new, large, heavy-duty cots with thick cot mattresses, upon request. In addition, if additional space is needed for additional guests, the hosts' original property is also available near by - an RV that can accommodate 4 more guests (please inquire).

The hosts live near, but a bit removed, on the acreage, and are readily available for information/advice and/or socialization (previous guests have remarked how much they enjoyed "happy hour" on the porch with the hosts!) and if any need arises.

The hosts continue to take great pains to insure that our facilities meet and exceed recommended sanitation guidelines.

Please be aware that this is a non-smoking property (due to allergies - both inside and outside) and that no pets are allowed (for your pet's safety). There is a $250 fine for the violation of either of these policies.

Absolutely no hunting or discharge of firearms allowed.

Area attractions include but are not limited to: Big Bend National Park (be sure and see the Chisos Basin, the Boquillas Overlook, the Hot Springs, the Dinosaur Exhibit, Santa Elena Canyon and river tours among others), Big Band Ranch State Park (be sure and enjoy the Hoo Doo's and Closed Canyon Trails), the Terlingua Ghost Town (enjoy dinner at the famous Starlight Theatre, LaKiva, DB's Rustic Iron BarBQ or Long Draw Pizza restaurants), the Lajitas Golf Resort (enjoy a prickly pear margarita at the Thirsty Goat Saloon), the "River Road" following alongside the Rio Grande River (Highway 170 - considered one of the top 10 scenic drives in America) and the casual and quaint, local Bad Rabbit cafe' located just 1 mile away.

Also, and closer to home you'll find the Terlingua Ranch Headquarters office (they sell ice, snacks and trinkets), the crystal clear, cool and refreshing swimming pool and bath house.

Note that the hosts value and support military personnel, veterans and first responders by offering a 10% discount on the nightly rate. This discount is offered only when the qualifying person is present (please notify hosts, at time of booking, and be prepared to present ID card). A 10% discount is also provided to returning guests (please remind hosts, at time of booking, that you've been with us before).

We will text you specific driving instructions to the property just prior to your arrival but please be aware that the last 3 miles is a well maintained gravel road.



Property manager

Mark or Michelle Chiles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be closely supervised.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
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

Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium Apartment
Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium Terlingua
Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium Apartment Terlingua

About the area

Map
TERLINGUA, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 41 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 50 min drive
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 87 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 94 min drive
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 25 mi (40 km) of Many Stones, Big Bend Library, and Big Bend National Park. Persimmon Gap Visitor Center and Big Bend Ranch State Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 159 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth The Drive!!
We came to Terlingua for our son’s “destination wedding” & our stay at Casita de Chiles was so great! Yes it’s very remote being located on a big ranch, but defintely well-worth the drive out. Owners Mark & Michelle are very friendly & so accommodating, even immediately replaced a refrigerator that was on the blink!! This barndominium was stocked with everything we needed & more! Lots of wildlife viewing here & the area is SO quiet & peaceful. We enjoyed relaxing around the fire pit in 1 of the 3 outdoor seating areas and experiencing truly awesome dark skies! Thanks Mark & Michelle!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Absolutely loved it here. From the comfortable everything to the little extras!! Greetings by hosts plus all the deer!! Water, granola bars and crackers set out for us!! Plenty of towels, a magnifying mirror, quick response from hosts. Relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable!! We loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana T., PEARLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fall vacation
We loved the place and location, it has beautiful views. We got to see a few road runners, a fox and whole family of deer. Mark and Michelle were very nice and had great communication. My kiddos loved to explore outside and get to play with Chula. She is a sweet heart. We hope to make it back sometime soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Savannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick weekend trip to Terlingua
Took our family to Terlingua for a quick 4 day trip. Very nice location and stay. Nice to disconnect from the busy life and stay in the middle of nowhere. Relaxing stay, everything was very clean and neat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavitha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful desert stay
We loved our stay at casita de chiles. It was private, away from the main town and great to enjoy the quiet. Lots of birds, rabbits, squirrels and foxes. The stay has a lovely patio to enjoy the wildlife and sunset. Mark and Michelle welcomed us on checkin and are lovely hosts. The stay is 45-50 min from Big bend; just something to keep in mind if one is planning a sunrise at the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Getaway
We loved this property and it's location within the dark skies area. It was a great place to getaway to relax for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We really loved our stay at this property. The mountain view and wildlife were fantastic and my kids loved the hot tub. Also, if you go and want to see the night sky, be sure to check the moon for your dates. You want to stay during a new moon like we did. The night sky did not disappoint. It did take us over an hour to get to the front gate of Big Bend though because of the speed we had to drive down the dirt road. If you have a more rough and tumble vehicle though, that probably won’t bother you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Oasis for Veterans and First Responders
Mark and Michelle thanked us for our service in many ways and allowed us to fully enjoy our father daughter time together. Michelle shook my hand and provided a guided welcome to their well furnished, comfortable and restful barndominium. Highly recommend staying here if you enjoy peace and quiet and relaxing. A++
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is a must stay if you’re going to Big Bend
Let me say, I have stayed in plenty of these and this has by far been my favorite. Do not be scared by the distance between the house and Big Bend. The drive is gorgeous and truly most of the length comes from driving within the park itself. The amenities are awesome, the wildlife and scenery from the windows and outdoor patio areas are amazing as well. Mark and Michelle gave my friends and I a truly once and a lifetime experience. If you’re thinking about going to Big Bend, stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Believe the other reviews saying this place is remote. ☺️
Our group of 6 chose to stay at Mark's place to be near the BBNP entrance, but that didn't work out quite right for us. Location is ~18 miles down a narrow, winding, lonely road off the main hwy. Then about another 5 miles of dirt road to get to Casa de Chiles. Mark greeted us as we drove up in the early evening. Communication was great and his place is quite clean with some super comfortable beds. Not the best place for basecamp, but a good choice if you're looking to stay somewhere and disconnect for a few days. Would consider going back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Clean, well-stocked, decorated so nicely, beautiful views of area and wildlife, the hosts are wonderful people who gave us a great excursion up Christmas Mountain. It was such a pleasure to stay here and get to meet Mark and Michelle! We also enjoyed visiting Terlingua Ranch, Terlingua, and the Big Bend National Park. Would highly recommend this Barndominum for a stay! Enjoyed nighttime sky and hot tub! Such a nice patio and balcony area! Excellent stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
Everything was as advertised in the listing. Owners very friendly and great resource for information on park and surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay in a remote location.
This is a very pleasant VRBO on the Terlingua Ranch property. It’s a little hard to get to, but that’s part of the appeal. The hosts are wonderful. There is wildlife (deer, birds and fox) visible from the porch or hot tub. The Terlingua Lodge and Bad Rabbit Cafe are only about a mile away. The skies are super dark and the stars are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away!
This place was way out in the dessert. Great peace and quiet, star viewing, wlld life... They provided everything you could possibly need and then some. Bring your own food to cook and a flashlight. Charming cabin decor. Second floor- you will need to be able to manage stairs with your luggage. Owners text you right before check-in with directions, which you will need. Make sure they have a number that can be texted. I'm a low tech (old fashioned phone) person and had difficulty. Also, try and remember to put everything back exactly were it was. Wished we had more time to relax here. I'd definitely stay again, if we get another chance to be in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stars and wildlife were amazing
To say the barndominium was remote is an understatement. Far from noise and light pollution. Owner was great communicator. It was very HOT (can you say 107) when we stayed there and the cooling could not keep up. But beds were comfy and bedrooms cooled down nicely. The stars were amazing. We saw grey fox, deer, quail and many lovely birds. There were a few little quirks but over all nice accommodations .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
We had a great stay with Mark and Michelle. The property had everything we needed, all comforts of home! Its located a bit away from the National Park but they do state this in the description, plus they sent step by step directions to get there. Would most definitely stay again if we are ever back in the area. Thanks for everything! See you next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well-maintained desert property
Our family of five very much enjoyed our stay at the barndominium. It was exactly as expected. Very clean throughout, which seems like it would be very hard to do with how dusty it can get in SW Texas. With eventually realizing how scarce water was down here, it felt like a luxury to be able to take a shower every night and have a hot tub to enjoy! The hosts were very welcoming upon our arrival. Our three boys loved the wildlife right outside our deck. It was the highlight of our trip for them to see javelinas on our last night. We would definitely stay here again and would be surprised if someone could find another option in the Big Bend area that could top what the barndo offers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Property was as described. Hosts were great. Made family memories. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway into the Big Bend Area
This house was perfect for our family of 4. The wildlife, star gazing, and landscape were just what we were looking for! The hosts are very welcoming and made sure our kids got the best experience in wildlife viewing by putting food out for the deer and fox that inhabit the valley. The patio that has the hot tube has many sitting areas that make it very enjoyable to eat outside, and use it for stargazing at night. Would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best!
Everything you could need in a rental! All the details were well covered and thought out. The hosts were so welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing house, amazing property, amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our big bend vacation
It was beautiful. Loved sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife. Enjoyed being close to big bend. I loved how you decorated the place and the flag quilt in the bedroom was beautiful. We picked the best place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay with great views!
Hosts are close by and very helpful- made great recommendations! Enjoyed watching the mule deer, foxes and javalenas come close to eat. The hot tub with a mountain view was nice after a long day hiking. Beds were super comfy. We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed! Highly recommend this place and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place!
This was a wonderful experience with every amenity that you would require! The kitchen was stocked with any appliance/cookware needed. Hosts were wonderful, and you could tell they took pride in making sure their guests had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Rental Ever
The place was beyond safe, clean, and comfortable. It was roomy, updated, had cell service and 3 large tv's with satellite. It had all the little thoughtful items that count in a week long stay. The owners were gracious, knowledgeable, and available while allowing privacy and separation. Great little restaurant, laundry and pool on shared property. Lots of great wildlife, heaters, fire pit around the barndominium. Comfortable outside space/balcony. Snacks and water bottles on arrival. Suggestions and recommendations for near businesses of interest in a folder. They also offer excursions if interested. I couldn't possibly list every detail, but I'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024