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Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside.

Summary:
Sunrise Ridge: Relax Inside or Outside. Newly Built Home. Three Miles from Terlingua Ranch Pool.
• Modern Home Spacious Southwestern Style
• Open Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room
• Screened in Dining Porch
• Large Porches with Mountain Views

The Space:
EXTRA FEES MAY APPLY. These might not appear in quote and will be added if applicable.
Dog Fees: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed.

Sunrise Ridge is a custom built, modern vacation rental. Built in 2017 by a couple that loves the Big Bend and wanted the perfect vacation home for themselves and to share with others.

Wonderful home, built in 2017, nestled into a gentle valley bordering the Christmas Mountains. Get away from everything with incredible, always-changing views in all directions, while still enjoying many modern amenities and easy access to Terlingua Ranch Headquarters, the surrounding towns, and Big Bend National Park.

Sunrise Ridge is designed to be open and welcoming, maximizing comfort and offering multiple outdoor spaces that connect you with the magic of the Chihuahuan Desert. An enormous covered porch with stunning views of the Corazones Peaks often offers a breeze even in the warmest months, inviting you to relax in a rocking chair or nap in the double hammock. French doors lead to a cozy screened porch in back with lovely views into the Christmas Mountains. Inside, high ceilings, Saltillo tile floors and exposed wooden beams in the spacious living room provide an attractive space to sit and socialize or simply relax and read when you're not out exploring the area. Central air-conditioning and ceiling fans keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

Across an amazing granite-topped island, the modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher. It is fully stocked with all the equipment you need, whether putting together snacks for a hike or cooking dinner for everyone. An outdoor gas grill is also available for use.

Two bedrooms occupy the back of the house, each with access to an outdoor porch. One contains a queen bed and the other has two twin beds, all with Tuft and Needle custom foam mattresses. Like the living room, each bedroom has its own individually controlled central A/C and ceiling fan to keep things comfortable. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom offers privacy for each bedroom's residents, with a large Saltillo tile shower in the middle.

A half mile away from the closest neighbor, Sunrise Ridge offers sublime quiet and solitude. From the moment, the sun comes up over the eastern ridge of the valley, which has a pristine view of the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park, the desert valley comes alive with wildlife and color, and there's enough space for hours of hiking to enjoy it all. As evening approaches, enjoy magnificent displays of shifting color and light as the sun sets on the other side of the valley, making way for a night so bright with stars that the Milky Way literally lights up the desert.

From Sunrise Ridge, you are well-positioned for day trips across the West Texas area. To the North, you can drive to Fort Davis and the McDonald Observatory, Marfa and the Chinati Art Foundation, or Alpine and Sul Ross University's Museum of the Big Bend. Drive south and you'll find Terlingua Ghost Town, the south entrance to Big Bend National Park (about 50 minutes away), and the Big Bend Ranch State Park. Closer to home, about two miles from the house, is Terlingua Ranch Headquarters, where you can grab some grub and maybe some live music at the Bad Rabbit Cafe, before retreating back to the valley and the quiet of your desert home.

Being isolated doesn't mean being out of touch, though, and Sunrise Ridge has high-speed satellite internet and phone service to keep you plugged in, should you need it when you're not taking in all the other marvels that the Chihuahuan Desert and West Texas have to offer. We welcome you to share in the wonders of this unique and restorative place.

The Neighborhood:
TERLINGUA RANCH: Located between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park and including much of the town of Terlingua, Terlingua Ranch is a private subdivision of over 190,000 acres, divided into 9,500 tracts owned by about 5,000 individuals and crisscrossed by 1,100 miles of dirt and rock roads. Tracts range from five acres to several hundred acres. It is some of the most rugged and scenic land in Texas.

Back in the 1960’s, the Ghost Town and much of what later became “Terlingua Ranch” was owned by racing legend and car designer extraordinaire, Carol Shelby and some of his friends. The decided to promote the area by holding a chili cook-off in the then abandoned Ghost Town. That little stunt of a cook-off grew into CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) which now hosts nearly 500 chili cook-offs around the nation and internationally, all leading up the championship cook-off every year in Terlingua. Shelby and friends later subdivided the Ranch and started selling it off to hunters and rugged naturalists. Over the decades, the area was reborn and an eclectic community of nature lovers, artists, musicians, adventurers, and folks just wanting to escape from “civilization” has grown and started to resettle this rough country.

People have come and gone. New buildings have risen while others have fallen, Dreams have been realized and others crushed. Through it all, the land remains. The harsh desert and vast openness encourages positive development and slowly swallows up and recovers from past abuses. The old cinnabar mine sites and ranching outposts persist as relics and ghost towns, some redeveloped, some carefully preserved, and others dissolving back into the desert. Abandoned dreams eventually become points of interests for those of us that stumble upon them decades later. Terlingua Ranch is a bizarre mix of old and new, good and bad, growth and decline, all completely unregulated. Modern homes with high values and stunning designs stand beside dilapidated do-it-yourself mistakes and abandoned ruins of the 1800’s and early 1900’s.

The landscape is even more varied than the people and the structures. Rugged mountains, deep canyons, wild arroyos, dry and wet creeks, peaceful valleys, breathtaking badlands, moonscape like mud flats, the remains of ancient volcanoes, and fossilized ancient seabeds. All of it nurturing a vast array of plant life and wildlife. Around every corner and over every hill lies new and unexpected surprises.

The Ranch is now home to a few hundred hardy souls. It is also dotted with a diverse array of vacation rental lodging options and campsites. Like the diverse land, they range in quality, style, value, and price. A few are amazing dream destinations. Some are good places to sleep. Others are the stuff of nightmares. (We don’t manage any in the nightmare category.)

Big Bend Vacation Rentals started out in 2007 and initially managed three of the first four vacation rentals in the Terlingua and Terlingua Ranch area. We now manage dozens out of a couple of hundred options. We represent dozens of property owners and have hosted tens of thousands of guests. You can trust us as managers, and you can rely on the properties that we manage. We have become very selective about the properties and the property owners that we add to our portfolio. Visit our website at www.BigBendVacations.com.

Interaction with Guests:
We manage several properties and live 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

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Safety features

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

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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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 36 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 45 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 82 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 88 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 89 min drive - 72.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside. located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Many Stones and within 32 mi (52 km) of Big Bend National Park and Persimmon Gap Visitor Center. Big Bend Ranch State Park is 30 mi (48.3 km) away.

Sunrise Ridge: Modern. Spacious Inside & Outside. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 103 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ashley A.

We had a wonderful time overall, a few things to note…
Cons: - [ ] We were actually pretty disappointed at the cleanliness of the house. The shower walls and shower ground was pretty disgusting, clearly it had not been cleaned. I tried to clean it myself but there were no cleaning supplies at all. Tons of cob webs and dust which led me to believe the house had not been cleaned before we arrived which is disappointing since we paid a cleaning fee. - [ ] Plan ahead food wise! Very far drive to the nearest store and isn’t in an easy spot to grab food quickly. - [ ] The last 4 ish miles of the drive is rough and we have an suv. Long, bumpy, rough drive through dirt, rocky roads. You have to go very slow which adds to drive time but again to be expected with the location. I recommend getting there before sunrise/sunset as the drive could be dangerous with no light and you’ll need a good vehicle. - [ ] Not a huge issue but the listing says ‘central air’ however there are actually 3 mini splits in the ceiling. The biggest draw back was when we arrived the house was 90 plus degrees and it took a long time to bring the temperature down once we turned them on. We stayed in September and it was 90-100 degrees. - [ ] Bring plenty of drinking water! We had two cases for four days for two adults and a dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Our family of 6 loved the home! It is very secluded and peaceful. There are great views of the mountains on all sides of the home. I would strongly encourage a four wheel drive vehicle to access the home. The high speed internet was fantastic to have to let the family unwind after a busy day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise Ridge
The house layout works great for couples. We brought our dogs too. Lots of space and the front porch view is amazing. It's waaaay out there and a very rocky slow drive to get to the house. Lotsa privacy and perfect for mountain bike riders.We ran out of the water provided but there is more in the store room. Internet and receiving texts are sketchy but it is about disconnecting. We had a great time. The Terlingua Lodge is close by and they have a restaurant. It was a great stay and Janet and Daryl with Big Bend Vacation Rentals are very responsive. We have stayed in another str they manage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Clayton R.

The Terlingua, middle of nowhere experience.
The house was nice. It was as pictured. It could use some updating and repainting. But overall was nicer than the other VRBOs of that size that I found. The stars are absolutely amazing out there. The driveway is no joke, long and bumpy, but was no problem in our Honda Pilot. The drive to the house from Terlingua was longer than expected. Close to 45 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel/Dan O., Fulshear, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique experience!
Property is well described in VRBO listing. Amazing customer service from rental manager Daryl. Unexpected 2-3inches of snow came on our checkout day and Daryl called to open the house up for a free night to accommodate from a safety perspective. Beyond customer service I would recommend this property! We felt sorry for the suckers who stayed in tents by the side on the road while we drove to our beautiful, secluded, well maintained VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off to a bad start
We arrive very late at night. The house is so desolate and remote there was no light to be seen anywhere. The house its about 20 miles from the town of terlingua which makes it inconvenient to go into town. The driveway to the house is horrible! It is very rocky and dangerous. As I mentioned, it was very very dark and there were no lights. No one had bothered to turn on the outside light so that we could see something and at least find the house. As a result, I felt and hit the back of my head We decided since I needed medical attention we would stay in town to be close to a medical facility and A more suitable place to stay. The house is lovely and has all the amenities except television which would be very handy. I will be more thorough with my search next time. This cannot happen again. The property owner is very nice and easy to work with. However, she has not offered any compensation for my accident.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Don T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and solitude
Lodging as advertised in remote location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maurice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sun rise Turlingua
Out of the way and very secluded. Took 40 minutes to get to Tx 118 for our daily ride to Terlingua or Big Bend National Park. Sat outside and marveled at the clear ski full of stars. We had a wonderful trip and the house Met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Brandy J.

30 miles from nowhere
Literally. Surprised to be so far away from town and could've used directions on how to leave the home and get back on main road and to BBNP... i.e., like thorough instructions TO the home. The kitchen was large and accommodating. Need at least one electrical plug on kitchen island. No TV or radio :( Sand piled up on door mat, needs to be blown off to do its job... we were jumping over the mat as it was tracking into the house. Lots of spider webs inside the home. Floors were dirty in bathroom. Extremely low water pressure in shower. Wheel on grill was broken upon arrival but we made it work. This home is WAY out there and extremely quiet. Beautiful mountains surround the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House with beautiful scenery!
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is perfect and well provided for to meet all our needs. Once you get to the house it's a great place, however the road to get there is a bit bumpy and long. We were thankful that we rented a car and didn't take our personal vehicles down that road.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbie P., Liberty Hill, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert stay with all the comforts of home🌵
This is our second year at Sunrise Ridge and the stay did not disappoint. From the well-equipped, spotless kitchen to comfortable beds, spacious living room and stunning outdoor spaces both front and back, we had a truly relaxing experience. Daryl, the manager, was very responsive to a couple of issues, no propane and, horrors, no hair dryer, delivering both post haste, even bringing a brand new hair dryer in the box. Thank you, Daryl! Sunrise Ridge was a welcome respite after going to the park which was extremely crowded and noisy. Desert solitude awaited our return and we did not want to leave after a week’s long visit. As Edward Abbey said, “What draws us into the desert is the search for something intimate in the remote.” Sunrise Ridge is all that and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shely B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Property was great! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Fort Worth Tx

Texans Enjoying Texas
We enjoyed the property and were not disappointed in the seclusion for which we had hoped. The directions to the property were needed, but were clear and spot on. The drive to the property was harder for those of us without 4 wheel drive vehicles but could be done. We were able to locate everything we needed at the home. We expected a long drive to Big Bend but considering our wish for a secluded place we were pleased that the drive was quicker than expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blew my mind away!
I was looking forward to staying at this rental before we even got there. But the actual experience far exceeded our expectations. It is so peaceful and quiet. I could have sat on the front porch and enjoyed the view all day. The stars are incredible at night. We enjoyed the beautiful kitchen for the Thanksgiving holiday. We really appreciated that it was pet friendly. WiFi was fantastic! Definitely recommend a high clearance vehicle to drive to this house. The drive to get to the house may take a while but it makes for a really remote cabin that is so quiet and peaceful. It heals the sole. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation in Desert Paradise
This is our second time to stay at Sunrise Ridge and we enjoyed the solitude and quiet. The house is very comfortable and the windows bring in lots of natural light and beautiful vistas. The front porch provides escape from the sun while still providing a breathtaking view. The back porch is wonderful for outdoor dining. It's definitely worth the drive. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ronna k.

Liked: Cleanliness
REALLY worth the LONG, BUMPY, DUSTY ride from Big Bend
Well appointed, clean, comfortable house on a hill out in the desert at the base of a very remote, breathe-taking mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Luke Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beware of Driveway
This is an absolute amazing property. The views are stunning! The only thing, make sure you have a vehicle with good ground clearance as the driveway is awful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!!!
Amazing property to relax and kick back. The views around the property were gorgeous. Kitchen was huge and prefect to gather around as we cooked and socialized. Jack and Jill bathroom. Only down side was the last 2-3 mile drive in. Super rough and don’t try to do it in a car. I would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time.
We loved the remote property. The views of the stars were stunning, we even saw shooting stars and javelinas eating cacti. We had some water issues but called the property manager and it was handled within hours. We played several games provided- Jenga, scrabble and ping pong. One thing to note is if you get sick the nearest hospital is pretty far. We weren't expecting to need to go but in case you do:). The home had everything you could need for morning coffee and had plenty of drinking water!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

annemieke d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, spacious, clean and a great location: highly recommend!
Spent a few days with the family before everyone is going back to school and college. It was the perfect place to put away the phones and spend time playing board games, talking, and star gazing. The house is spacious, modern, comfortable, and super clean. Yes, the road gets bumpy, but that just adds to the fun and adventure of getting out there in the desert. Make sure to have dinner at the Bad Rabbit Cafe, hike the Santa Elena Canyon trail in Big Bend National Park (bring extra shoes and socks- it’s worth it!), and hit up the general in Terlingua Ghost Town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Views
Exactly what we wanted; quiet, beautiful views, close to Big Bend. The house was clean and modern. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Perfect location
This property was exactly as advertised. It's a perfect location for visiting Big Bend with restaurants, stores and gas within 30-40 minutes of the house. Perfect property for star gazing at night because of it's seclusion from other homes. We had a small problem with the shower but they were quick to address the issue. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking to get away from the business of everyday life.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Georgiana S., Champaign, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Tales of Terlingua
The property is great. Clean, modern, spacious. All amenities. Only negatives, for me, was distance from Big Bend and condition of the the last 3 miles of road leading to the house.

10/10 Excellent

Will R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with amazing views! Would definitely come back.
Easy renting process. Plenty of drinking water was supplied.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, comfortable with amazing views from the porch.
We had a girls trip out to Big Bend and loved staying in this home. We enjoyed the home and as probably most have said - especially the front porch. Very spacious home, clean and comfortable. As also others have called out, the last few miles in are not paved road so be prepared. Also, Big Bend (to really explore the park and get to visitor centers) is 1.5 hour drive each way. But its well worth the drive to come back to this home and relax and enjoy. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021