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Dec132017 by WLWebNo Comments

Big Bend Hotels: Best Terlingua Hotel Alternative

Big Bend Hotels, Terlingua Hotel

Big Bend hotels are few, and you won’t find a Terlingua hotel alternative with more rustic beauty and colorful history than Terlingua Ranch Lodge resort!

Terlingua Ranch Lodge resort is a unique Big Bend hotel alternative offering both lodging and camping accommodations, convenient amenities, engaging activities and scenic attractions.

Your best Terlingua hotel alternative, our Lodge is located in south Brewster County with Big Bend National Park to the east and Big Bend Ranch State Park to the west. It covers 425 acres and consists of the main office and gift shop, the Bad Rabbit Cafe, guest cabins, pull-through and back-in RV parks, private campsites and open campgrounds, an airstrip, a horse corral, a swimming pool, bathhouse, laundrymat and many other amenities.

We are in the Chihuahuan Desert and it is best to have a full gas tank when you leave Alpine heading south on Texas Highway 118. The nearest bank is in Study Butte. The nearest pharmacy is in Alpine. And although we have a restaurant on the grounds, you may want to bring drinks and snacks with you. We do sell beer, wine and ice.

Terlingua Ranch Lodge, your preferred alternative to Big Bend hotels, is owned and operated by the Property Owners Association of Terlingua Ranch, Inc. (P.O.A.T.R.I.), which represents the more than 5,000 individuals who own Terlingua Ranch, which is comprised of nearly 200,000 acres of remote and rugged natural beauty in the Rio Grande Big Bend region of West Texas.

“[The] cabins have spectacular views from all windows. [We] stayed there over … Memorial Day weekend this year. They have redone the cabins, and they are much nicer.”–Laron S.

“Best amenities in the area. They have clean showers, hardy food at the Bad Rabbit Cafe, and the friendliest staff you’ll find in a 100mi radius.”–Tracey P.

“Love the lodge! The staff is friendly… the pool is always refreshing on a hot summer day, and the live music at the Bad Rabbit Cafe is always good!”–Barrett C.

“Come to Terlingua Ranch and slow it down. I highly recommend getting a permit at the office and visiting the Christmas Mountains… Grab a great meal at the Bad Rabbit.”–Laura G.

“Overall, an incredible experience. Highly recommend this RV/lodging spot over ones closer to the Ghost Town. Worth the drive… for the price and the peace.”–Jessica R.

“We absolutely loved this space- it is as described, a bit off the beaten path and the perfect place to unplug… The view from our room was beautiful.”–Audrey M.

“Great place to stay. The rooms were clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly.”–Matt S.

“The place is perfect for hiking, stargazing and relaxation…. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who is looking for tranquility.”–Danita P.

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Dec72017 by WLWebNo Comments

Big Bend RV Parks: RV Park Terlingua Ranch

Big Bend RV Parks, Terlingua Ranch RV Park

Big Bend RV Parks: Terlingua Ranch RV Park has eight pull-thru campsites with power, water and sewer connections plus twelve back-in camps with power and water hookups plus a dump station!

Conveniently located between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Ranch Lodge resort offers not only cabins and campgrounds but also scenic recreational vehicle sites with full hookups. This is the place to stay on your next West Texas RV getaway! We actually have two RV parks for you to choose from:

  • Our upper pull-through sites (#14 through #21) are located at the base of Whitehouse Mountain. They provide offer 15, 20, 30 and 50 amp electricity service plus water and sewer connections and can easily accommodate larger RVs.
  • Our lower back-in sites (#1 through #12) are located near our swimming pool and Bad Rabbit Cafe. Designed for camping trailers and RVs less than 25 feet, they offer 15, 20, 30 and 50 amp power with water hookup and a dump station nearby.

There are no cable or phone connections in our RV parking sites but all guests are welcome to enjoy our swimming pool, bathhouse, horseshoe pit and other resort amenities. Please note that the last three miles of Terlingua Ranch Road are unpaved but RV-friendly – and our road crews aim to keep it that way!

“Rustic lodge with friendly staff. Restaurant on site and food is good. Stars at night are amazing! Highly recommend staying here!”–Teri B.

“We were there for 3 nights, a dream in the middle of nowhere. The rooms are super cozy and the little details make it so special.”–Stephanie K.

“I think this place is better than going to a local motel closer to the Big Bend parks because of the camp like experience, pet friendly, and THEY HAVE A POOL!”–Mary D.

“We … came to Terlingua Ranch Lodge again and again for its refreshing pool, excellent meals at the cafe, hot showers, and incredibly kind and welcoming staff.”–Carlie C.

“So quiet and comfortable! It’s settled into a valley surrounded by big sky, ridges [and] mountainscapes… The beds were extremely comfortable, and the sheets were so soft!”–Cindy M.

“I love this place, the pool, the restaurant, and the people there. Down to earth kind of place; be yourself and be kind will get you a long way… I want to go again!”–Matilda G.

“Comfortable rooms with fantastic views! The Bad Rabbit [Cafe] has some great burgers, chicken fried steak, and other meal options!”–Marty L.

“The sunrise that greets you when you wake up will be one of the most spectacular you have ever seen. Stop at the Bad Rabbit Cafe for breakfast, take a swim, take it all in.”–Erika N.

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Nov302017 by WLWebNo Comments

Big Bend Vacation Rentals: Terlingua Vacation Rental Cabins

Big Bend Lodging, Terlingua Accommodations

Big Bend Vacation Rentals: Terlingua Ranch vacation rental cabins offer great views of the surrounding mountains by day – and a sky full of stars at night!

If you’re looking for unique Big Bend vacation rentals, Terlingua Ranch Lodge offers eight cabins, each with four guest rooms. Rent one room, two, three or all four! Each cozy, clean and quiet cabin guest room comes with shared deck access and great views of the surrounding Terlingua area mountains by day and a universe full of stars and galaxies at night.

All of our Terlingua vacation rental cabin guest rooms have new queen beds, a full bath, heating, air conditioning, writing table and a dresser. We provide clean towels and washcloths, soap and shampoo, but you may want to bring your own hair dryer.

Our accommodations are for people who want to get away from it all. There is no TV or phone service, but we do have Wi-Fi throughout the grounds – which means you can enjoy the endless selection of free shows and movies sites like YouTube have to offer.

Food and beverages are available at the Bad Rabbit Cafe. No cooking is allowed in the rooms, but fire rings are located by each deck for outdoor cooking when burn bans are not in effect.

“A quiet and beautiful place! Lots of critters you don’t normally see in the big city! Just a short jaunt to Study Butte and Terlingua’s Ghost town!”–J.W.

“Quaint, quiet, cozy and inviting. Perfect for a secluded escape in to the hills or a stopover to Big Bend State/National Park. Gorgeous night-sky!”–John P.

“There is so much to do in the area. We went to Big Bend twice, road the motorcycle on the River Road, visited the Ghost Town and just had an all around great visit.”–Kim T.

“It was kid friendly and we had such a wonderful time. They had great food in the cafe and the pool was so refreshing. The staff was friendly and helpful.”–Hotels.com

“The cabins were perfect… The view was outstanding, the beds were comfortable, and the water was hot. The cafe had one of the best French Dip sandwiches I’ve ever tasted.”–Jadrian B.

“If you want to be in the middle of nowhere, with nothing around you except beautiful mountains and a gorgeous night sky, this is the place for you.”–Lee J.

“Full service with restaurant, pool, laundry facility. Very clean and price is good… Personnel are very friendly… I highly recommend to stay here visiting Big Bend National Park.”–Tina K.

“Incredibly scenic views… quiet and cozy with extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff… to give you all of the best tips and tricks for exploring [Big Bend National Park].”–Kristopher L.

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