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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
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

About this property

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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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot 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
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • 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
  • Golfing nearby

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

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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.
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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

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TERLINGUA, TX

What's nearby

  • Big Bend Library - 45 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 50 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 87 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 94 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 95 min drive - 74.9 km

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).

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Terlingua Casita de Chiles Barndominium Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

trevor b.

Great getaway
Cozy stay with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick E.

Great stay!
Everything was clean with good signage and directions on everything as well as a cery helpful welcome binder!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Great Place, Great Deal
This property was a fantastic deal and was just as nice as advertised. The building is small but clean and cozy. The location can be a bit hard to reach so definitely take a car you don't mind bumping around a bit in though!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

5 stars
Everything was great! Excellent communication with owners. They were even so kind to mail me something that I had forgotten from our stay there. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Savannah M.

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

Jill H.

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

Barbara D.

Great place, lots of wildlife
The two bedroom apartment was wonderful, just the right space for three adults and two kids. Kitchen was well equipped. Outdoor areas were fabulous for viewing wildlife - deer, javalina, rabbits, foxes, quail and other birds. We went to Big Bend so the only drawback was over an hour drive to the park. But I don’t know that there is anything this nice that is closer. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

New Year’s Trip to Big Bend
We chose a new moon for a return trip to Big Bend so we could get the full dark sky experience. What an amazing sight to see so many stars and the Milky Way each night! We also wanted to see a bit more of BBNP. Our hosts were terrific, communication was excellent, check-in and out was simple, and the place is cozy and well-supplied. Only wish it was a little more convenient to the park but we were warned so that’s nobody’s fault but ours. We enjoyed the surroundings and the Bad Rabbit Cafe. If you don’t mind driving (which you shouldn’t if you’re coming out this far), this is a great place to stay while you’re visiting Terlingua, Big Bend, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Roger D.

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

Landon N., Midland

Another great stay
This our second stay in this property, and we really enjoyed it. We will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavitha N.

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

Brian A.

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

8/10 Good

Ray M.

Terlingua Ranch
Very clean stay with lots of wildlife to view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrie G.

Perfect place
Absolutely the best place we’ve stayed. So peaceful and quiet. Enjoyed the wildlife also.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakefet

Great place, amazing stars. House is, well equipped, great environment, helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Quiet
Very remote and very quiet. Owners are very nice!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Kathleen M.

Everything anyone could need!
This was one of the best equiped, most complete vacation rentals I have ever encountered. It was wonderful! Mark and Michelle were great hosts, always responding quickly and thoroughly to our questions.The casita had plenty of coffee, condiments, paper towels and toilet paper, unlike many others. They also had lots of towels for the hot tub, blankets for cuddling when out in the chilly evening air and plenty of comfortable furniture. This home is off the beaten track, which is exactly what we wanted. We saw all kinds of wildlife, great birds, and lovely desert plants.We did a jeep tour with Far Flung Adventures, recommended by Mark, that was excellent, and visited both the state and national Big Bend parks. It was a terrific four days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Teralingua
Had a great time and enjoyed our stay. Remote location but beautiful countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Michael C.

great place
centrally located to BigBen and other places to visit. will stay again to golf at lajitas gold course. very nice and informative host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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