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Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Terlingua, TX
  • Popular LocationMany Stones6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Bend National Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Elena Canyon59 min drive
  • AirportAlpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)111 min drive

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About this property

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

Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space

Summary:
Rancho Mula Oso: Spacious and Relaxing Terlingua Vacation Rental Home. Unparalleled Outdoor Space.
• Fantastic Views, Large Porches & Patios
• Relax Outside Comfortable Deck Furniture
• Large Kitchen and Living Room. Two TVs
• Large TVs in Living Room and Master
• Covered Parking, Books, Artifacts & Art

The Space:
EXTRA FEES MAY APPLY. These might not appear in quote and will be added if applicable.
Dog Fee: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.
Extra Space Cleaning Fee: $85 per stay if the Bunkhouse is added.
The detached Bunkhouse is required for groups larger than six or optional for any groups wanting extra space.

This spacious home Terlingua vacation rental home near Big Bend National Park has excellent mountain views, lots of room inside and out, and easy access to area attractions.

Outdoor Comfort and Enjoyment:
Since you didn’t travel to the Big Bend to sit inside, let’s talk about the outdoor space first. A large fire ring with relaxing chairs. A front porch that is open to the star-filled skies. At split-level, covered rear porch for grilling, outdoor dining, and relaxed seating. A sky view deck extending from the rear porch with comfortable lounges for enjoying the dark skys. A detached deck about 100’ away from the house with lounges for a bit of distance from the rest of the group.

Hammock patio with several hammocks for watching the skies or catching some ZZZZZs.

Indoor Comfort and Space:
The comfortable three-bedroom home has large living room, full kitchen, and dining room. The master suite has a king bed and private bath with a shower and a garden tub. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twins. The guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo.

Bunk House for Extra Space:
The nearby bunk house has a full bed and a twin bunk bed, kitchenette, and bathroom with shower. It can be added for groups of seven to ten or any groups that just want some extra space. The only extra charge will be a small cleaning fee.

The owners have Native American artifacts, an expansive rock collection, and locally inspired art displayed throughout the house.

Views include Christmas Mountains, Hen Egg Mountain, numerous rock formations, and many other hills and mountains.

Water and feed is provided for the abundant wildlife. Sit out on the front or back porches or patios and enjoy the fantastic views while watching birds, quail, mule deer, aoudads, lizards, and lots of other wildlife. Enjoy the sights and smells of the desert plant life such as ocotillo, several varieties of flowering cactus, creosote, agave, sotol, yuccas, wildflowers, and native grasses. Take a walk around the property for a closer look at the desert.

At night, turn off the lights and be amazed by the Big Bend night skies. Cook out on the gas grill while enjoying total solitude and privacy.

Inside the house, enjoy all modern comforts, including central air and heat, full kitchen, two baths, three comfortable bedrooms, cozy dining area, spacious living room, satellite TV in the living room and master bedroom, wireless internet, and a full sized washer and dryer.

Rancho Mula Oso is an ideal vacation property. Hang out in comfort inside or outside. Enjoy the remote property with desert plant, wildlife, and views. You'll never have to leave the property. But, you'll probably want to check out Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande River, Terlingua Ghost Town, or just enjoy a scenic drive. Do as much or as little as you like. Either way, you will want to come back.

Due to concerns from neighbors and potential liability, we must prohibit discharge of any firearms on the property for any reason.

Guest Access:
The whole house and the acreage is exclusively yours. The bunkhouse will remain vacant unless you have added it to your rental. If you would like to add this space, let us know.

Interaction with Guests:
We manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.

Property manager

Janet Eby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

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About the neighborhood

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Window Trail Trailhead and Mesa de Anguilla are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 6 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 35 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 59 min drive
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chili Pepper Cafe - 10 min drive
  • India's Cafe and Sweets - 7 min drive
  • Big Bend Motor Inn - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Many Stones and within 12 mi (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Mesa de Anguilla are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nilesh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the space we had for 10 guests. Everything was clean but for the pots, pans & dish wear (at least to our standards), we didn't mind washing everything before we used the items. Hosts were most generous with all the supplies and linens left for the guests. We also liked the proximity of the grocery store and gas station, even though we only used once. Hosts gave excellent pre stay instructions which we followed specially the notes on shopping in Alpine before arrival, Lowes Grocery store has everything you'll need for your stay with plenty of variety. The house also has an AC system that delivers in the heat. Outdoor furniture is plentiful, with hammocks for evening star gazing, full BBQ setup for dinning outdoors, which I wish we'd utilized. A couple of negatives (1) the additional camper living space, adequate but detached from the house, loud AC unit. (2) car port got not accommodate our 15-passenger sprinter van, too low, so van baked in the sun. All in all, we had an excellent time at the property, would recommend to any large group wanting to visit Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Dark Skies Adventure
We were four adult friends visiting Big Bend. This house, like all the surrounding area is remote and rural, which we prefer. The official Dark Skies designation of the area made star gazing wonderful. There was great outdoor seating all around the house. The house is older but fine. Water conservation is a must and there is evidence of the hardness of the water. But we didn’t mind. The house was well supplied with nice dishes, a really great propane grill, lots of spices, a good air conditioning system, lots of bottled water, paper supplies, coffee and supplies, and laundry soap. The house is roomy. Communication with the landlords was very good. We loved the birds in the yard. Most of the beds were comfortable. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental!
We chose Rancho Mula Oso because of its proximity to Big Bend National Park. Mula Oso was wonderful and close enough to town that we could run to the market when needed. Highly recommend if you’re looking to visit southern Texas.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty K., Norman, OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful high desert stay
We loved our time at Rancho Mula Oso. The landscape and the night sky are something to behold. The house was clean, uniquely decorated, and spacious. The hosts were helpful and provided everything we needed. We hiked in the park, took a dip in the hot springs, swam in the Rio Grande, and had a wonderful sunset horseback ride at Big Bend Stables. Would love to visit again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starlite nights
It was a good stay and far enough from light pollution. This is a simple accommodation, but nicely adequate and clean, exactly what we were looking for. The back porch accommodated us all with table and chairs as well as the kitchen. 8 of us stayed, and this was the first time in the Big Bend area for 5 of our group. We chose a moonless weekend and the weather cooperated perfectly. If you are looking for a somewhat secluded place with access by a non 4WD vehicle, this is a good choice. It is a 10 minute drive down a paved highway to Study Butte for fuel and groceries. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our visit
The outdoor space is excellent. Great location for visiting Big Bend NP
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terlinqua
Property is clean and is just as described. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

BECKY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Better than we expected! The owners are awesome! The house was spotless. The location is excellent. Perfect vacation rental to explore the Big Bend area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carie W.

Big Bend Trip
Comfortable and great location. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

steve s.

Big Bend getaway
I would recommend this property but if you're not an experienced motorcycle rider the .2 miles of gravel road might be a little too uncomfortable for some
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023