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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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
• Large TVs in Living Room and all three bedrooms
• Covered Parking, Books, Artifacts & Art

The Space:
PET FEE MAY APPLY. Dog Fee: $200 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.

This spacious 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 skies. 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.

Need more space? Consider renting our Rancho Mula Oso PLUS listing instead. It is the same property, but includes a travel trailer bunkhouse with three more beds, bathroom, and kitchenette.

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 add it to your rental. If you would like to add this space, let us know.

The Neighborhood:
Just a few minutes from the 118 entrance to BBNP or the Terlingua Ghost Town.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

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

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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

  • 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

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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Big Bend Library - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 59 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 60 min drive - 55.7 km

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).

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Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

parker t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Great spot great location overall, very quiet place. The amenities were perfect the outdoor and inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Carie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Bend Trip
Comfortable and great location. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

BECKY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Scott Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for Big Bend
Great location close to Big Bend NP. The house met our needs perfectly, especially appreciated the well stocked kitchen. Communication with the property manager about directions, what to expect, what to bring was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home for Big Bend!!
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was clean, large, well furnished, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and awesome outside areas. The purpose of our trip was to visit Big Bend National Park and this home provided a great location for that. We loved coming home after a long day of hiking and relaxing at this nice property. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terlinqua
Property is clean and is just as described. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return stay was as good as the first one!
This was my second time to stay at Rancho Mula Osa near Big Bend National Park. The place is spacious enough for 6 people and clean. The best parts are the outdoor spaces including the large back deck and hammocks for seeing the stars and the proximity to the park. I will consider it again when I am in Big Bend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

steve s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., VALLEY VIEW, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many stars
So many stars. We had a fantastic time and location was perfect. We spent every night on the hammock looking at the stars and satellites.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved outdoor space
We had a wonderful visit to Terlingua. The house was perfect for our group of 8. My husband and I really enjoyed the trailer! The outdoor space is fantastic. The property is really beautiful. We were so sad when we had to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for star gazing!
Best place for star gazing I've seen. It's outside of town (like Terlingua is THAT big anyway!). The back porch is set up nicely for the Texas heat and perfect for checking out the Milky Way.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Nilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Jim & Tyke F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oasis in the desert
What a wonderful space to disconnect from the city life and totally connect with Mother Nature. We spent 4 fabulous days at this property and could have stayed many more. Exceptional accommodations for our family. Plenty of room for the kids to spread out and explore all the beauties of this area. Close proximity to the national Park was very convenient. Would recommend Hiking the Santa Elena Canyon lookout and having lunch at the Chisos Mountain Lodge while at the park. Other dining experiences on our list would include Starlight Theatre for live music with dining. Very Historic and entertaining spot. Also loved La Kiva and High Sierra for drinks and dining. At the house, the back and front patios are spectacular for watching sunsets and sunrises. Also recommend the hill behind the house for an early morning hike to watch the fascinating sunrise across the mesa. Five Star Stay. Thank you for your hospitality and we look forward to staying at this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Janet B., Danville

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice for Terlingua area
Hey guys! --we much enjoyed our stay at Rancho Mula Oso. I (Bob) especially liked the eclectic art and artifact display around the house. We also were pleased with wandering the grounds in the spring desert "flower garden" as the desert opened its blooms for us. Bob climbed the hill behind the house, even though unsure whose property it was. Overall, our experience was very fine indeed. Please see the following suggestions as improvements, not criticisms. (1) Even though we did not really need the “bunkhouse” since 2 of our group could not make the trip, the absence of directions to find the key was disconcerting. (2) We were a bit lucky to happen onto the correct 2 of 4 remotes to generate TV visuals from your video receiver. Some instruction hard copy on which remote to use and how to use would be helpful. (3) More generally, simple hard copy instructions on how to use appliances would help. For example, only after trial-and-error did we find the proper procedures for the stove top - it might be dangerous if others use improper procedures; another example is the land-line telephone which we did not even try to set up. (4) Garbage protocol -- we can only hope we did the correct thing by loading up the inside garbage containers. (5) Your alert on avoiding others' property does not work since we could not discern where Rancho Mula Oso's property began and ended. Even your entry to the driveway was not obvious, including one guide who has lived most of his lif
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
We had a fantastic time. There are tons of outdoor seating so you can look at the stars and enjoy the vastness of the sky. The house was super clean. We had 5 adults and 4 kids, so we needed the overflow camper on the side. It was nice that it was attached by a deck. None of us have ever been to that area before. When we arrived, it was dark, and we had a hard time trying to find the entrance. When they say it’s dark, it’s DARK! Highly recommend arriving for the first time in the daylight lol. Loved the area and definitely want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shailaja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
We loved this place! Surrounded by gorgeous desert and hills right behind the house to hike on. We saw a large group of javelina there, and several bunnies. The 7 hammocks out back are absolutely genius for stargazing. Great outdoor furniture and space to eat and relax. Great fire pit with firewood provided. Trade off of only being 10 min from Terlingua is we could hear some road noise. Plenty of space, but there is a next door house in plain view (in case you’re looking for complete isolation). Beds were comfortable. House is simple but clean and well stocked. Would definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal outdoor spaces under the stars
This is our second stay at Rancho Mula Oso, and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed the outdoor deck for visiting and the hammocks and viewing decks were perfect for amazing views of the Milky Way. Janet and Daryl were great hosts and all the processes from reservation through checkout were a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay near Big Bend
Our group of 3 had a great stay at this house. Plenty of space with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Great outdoor space for stargazing. The property is only 5 minutes from Terlingua with some good restaurants and 10 min from the beginning of Big Bend. It’s about 45 min to Chisos Basin which was an easy and pretty drive. Communication with the property manager was excellent and we had no issues during our stay. The tap water at the home is not potable. This was not an issue for us at all because they provide plenty of bottled water for drinking, cooking, etc but I could see how some might find that more troubling. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful desert setting
Communication with the host was very good in timeliness and content. We could not have asked for a better location close to Big Bend and Terlingua. The backyard with multiple decks, hammocks and seating areas was great to enjoy sunrises and sunsets as well as star gazing. We used the gas grill and the kitchen to cook multiple meals for 6 and had what we needed to do so. The air conditioner was outstanding and more than kept up with the August heat. The only real negative was the smell of the well water used to bathe. Otherwise a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Great location with a fantastic patio and back yard. Everyone had a hammock to gaze at the stars.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022