Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop)
About this cabin rental
Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park area lodging with a unique West Texas old town experience. Ten Bits Ranch has some of the most beautiful views in the Big Bend region of Texas. The rugged off grid Ten Bits Ranch site was chosen for its breathtaking views of the dark sky stars, red craggy rocks and the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the surrounding mountains. Guests of Ten Bits Ranch may hike and explore over 550 private acres of Ten Bits Ranch land at their leisure. Ten Bits Ranch is your own personal National Park without all the rules and restrictions of hiking the public land. Guests may have a complimentary self-serve continental breakfast or prepare your own meal 24/7 in the full guest kitchen and dining area in the shared Cantina space. Ten Bits Ranch is just (20) minutes from the Big Bend National Park entrance and (20) minutes from the historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Ten Bits Ranch is (20) minutes from local activities like the Big Bend rafting companies, Big Bend Stables horseback riding and the local bars & restaurants like the famous La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, Longdraw Pizza, Starlight Theatre, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Chili Pepper Cafe and High Sierra Bar & Grill. Ten Bits Ranch is (35) minutes from the Big Bend Ranch State Park and the beautiful Lajitas Golf Resort. Ten Bits Ranch has everything that you need to be comfortable (WiFi, AC, gas & electric heat, satellite television). The entire property is off grid and powered by the one of the largest (57.6 kW) privately owned solar power systems in Texas. Experience REAL West Texas off grid living in the Big Bend region with your own off grid oasis and 550-acre private park. Hike and explore right outside your room without the rules and limitations of the public parks. Hike with your pet, bring your ATV or motorcycle, build a fire, visit our shooting range, hike to the Apache Indian Cave or just have a drink, smoke a cigar or read a book on the porch or by the firepit and look at the beautiful mountains on the hotel property. Let the hundreds of acres and nearly complete freedom create a unique Big Bend experience. Ten Bits Ranch has some of the best views of the famous Big Bend stars. Since Ten Bits Ranch is completely off grid and located on 550 private acres, there are no neighbors and no ground lights to obscure the perfectly dark night sky. The amazing solitude is extremely quiet and peaceful day or night. If you come to Ten Bits Ranch when the moon cycle is dark, after 20 minutes (for your eyes to adjust), the stars will appear to surround you like a blanket. Be sure to watch for shooting stars. There is a shooting star in view at Ten Bits Ranch almost every week. Ten Bits Ranch offers a truly private, unique, off grid, dark sky star gazing experience that few people have the opportunity to see in person. The craggy Chimney Rock Mountain blocks out a beautiful black jagged silhouette in the blanket of stars. Well-behaved pets (and well-behaved people) are welcome at Ten Bits Ranch. Hike and explore at your leisure with both your 2 and 4 legged friends. Thank you for considering Ten Bits Ranch for your Big Bend Adventure. Wherever you choose to stay, the Big Bend area is a wild, unique and a truly beautiful place that is well worth the trip. Don’t just take our word for it, see what previous guests are saying in our reviews. The Gun Shop (Room #3) is a private hotel room with 1 queen bed, air conditioning, gas log fireplace, WIFI, satellite television, mini refrigerator, microwave and a private bath, all in an old Western town setting. The Ten Bits Ranch Gun Shop (Room #3) is part of an old West town themed setting. There is a Bank, Schoolhouse, Gun Shop, General Store, Steakhouse, Hattery, Gazette, Courthouse, Saloon, Hotel, Barber Shop, Saddle shop and Jail. There are several shared fire pits on Ten Bits Ranch, including one near the Gun Shop (Room #3). There is a guest shared Cantina dining area with a full kitchen for your use. You may save a significant amount of time and money while in Big Bend by preparing your own meals in the shared Cantina kitchen. Enjoy some of the best star and mountain views in Big Bend all while staying in a real West Texas off grid setting. ***Please note: This room was upgraded in 2023 and now has 1 KING sized bed***
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Map of Big Bend National Park, TX
Cabin in Big Bend National Park, TX
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(145 Reviews)
8.0
It was great except dirt road in.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. Ten Bits was centrally located between the National and State Park, so we got the pleasure of hiking both. Not yo mention the beautiful hiking we got to do on the property.
The cabin was clean and well stocked with everything we needed.
The Catina was extremely well stocked and very clean. We ate breakfast and had dinners in the Catina.
We suggest spending time outside and sitting around the bonfire. We met some new friends and got to see the beautiful sky lit up.
The owners were easy to communicate with and the easiset check in process we've experienced.
We will be back and next time going to stay in one of the other cabins to get a new experience.
The online description was very accurate.
Thank you Cowboy and Sis for sharing your beautiful property with us.
10.0
This place is very special, just off the main highway, you feel like you have gone back in time.
4.0
Great location. Unique landscape. Our cabins view was obstructed, faced another cabin. Cleanliness of cabin was an issue. Mold growing in shower, towels were sour, bedspread appeared dirty.
5.0
Not that far off the grid or the hiway, but very quiet. And gorgeous surroundings. We were lucky for two cloudless nights during the Geminid meteor shower! This was exactly what we were looking for on this visit to BB. The added benefit of some lively conversations around the fire ring was a highlight of the stay.
5.0
If you want to experience the total off grid experience in extremely nice rooms then Ten Bits is for you. It is rustic, looks like a small "old west mining town," and very remote. Although you are "out in the boonies" they have WiFi, a very nice communal kitchen, and acres of wilderness for hiking. The sunsets from our porch were spectacular! I very highly recommend XB, but they are about 2 miles of rough caliche road from the highway. I would suggest a 4x4 with good ground clearance, and bring plenty of water and food. If I live long enough we will be back!
5.0
Ten Bits is an incredible place. Very unique experience and very accommodating. Beautiful scenery an awesome rustic atmosphere. Communication was excellent. Highly recommend.
5.0
This was an amazing replica of an old western town. The room was clean and decorated marvelously. We loved the joint Cantina where we dined alone and with an others. We hiked the hillside and my husband dubbed a spot Window Rock due to the square hole through it. We will recommend and be back ourselves the next time we come south. Thank you XBits. Wonderful job.
5.0
What a wonderful stay.
5.0
The property was nice but the shower was dirty.
4.0
A different type of rental. Definitely off the main road. Cabins are nice. It is like staying in an old western town. Quiet area. Nothing around you. Not what we are used to, but very enjoyable. Would stay here again.
5.0
This little ranch out in Terlingua is such a beautiful respite from the hustle of any city-dweller’s day to day. The drive in from the main road is long enough that you can’t here traffic from the highway. The sunsets are picturesque and the offerings are plenty! We felt very taken care of and in the know. For those venturing to Big Bend, the juicy parts of the park (visitor centers and hikes) are about an hour and 15 minutes away but the drive is beautiful and easy. I highly recommend this spot for groups trying to get a few cabins together or any solo travelers that love a communal spot to stay. The kitchen and common areas are well put together and it’s easy to get alone time or interact with others staying there. Loved it!!
1.0
The pictures on the Internet looked great! IT"S NOT, what you see in person. The place we stayed Gun Shop (Room #3) was DIRTY!! The bathroom shower had BLACK MOLD in it. The floors in both the bed area & bathroom were soiled and needed to be cleaned. There was something on the bathroom door that needed to be cleaned off that another group had left. GROSS!
We NEVER heard or saw any property manager,
My suggestion would be to have a real live person there to greet you, rather then a written manual to read. Do a general housekeeping!!
5.0
We enjoyed everything about this property. The pictures in the listing are very accurate. The shared kitchen was so nice. We were able to cook a hot breakfast and weren’t in the way of other guests. The cabin was perfect for the two of us. The water in the cabin is not potable but the owners had plenty of bottled water for us to use. The road to get to the ranch is rough and is made for high clearance vehicles. I’m sure a regular car could get through but definitely drive slow because of the big rocks and rugged terrain. A strong storm rolled in Saturday night but we had no issues with power outages because everything on the ranch is ran by solar panels and generators. It was nice to sit on the covered porch and watch the storm come in over the mountains. We had a campfire and roasted marshmallows and enjoyed the dark desert skies. The Wifi was a bit choppy but we were still able to get an ok signal. The ranch is off the grid so they operate with well water and rain water. We had a bit of an issue with the water in our cabin and in the cantina on our last night but maintenance quickly corrected the problem. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to disconnect from reality for a little while.
4.0
This place is beautiful. Property is beautiful. The hair didn’t send me the code so thankfully, some other tenants were able to help me get in contact with the host for my code since I had no service. There were some fleas in the shower and on the bed. disappointed for how expensive the rooms were. One unoccupied room had every light on and a massive window with no blinds, so it was frustrating when we tried to e since it ruined the darkness a bit. Besides that, it was a nice stay
5.0
We visited for one night in The Gun Shop. The room was great and we loved sitting out at might looking at the stars. The entire setup is si cute and well thought out. When we can stay again, we would choose a room in a cabin with only one room. The sound carries just a bit between the two atrached rooms.
The hosts have thought of so many things to make the place special and hVe hone above and beyond what was needed or done at other places we've seen in the area.
5.0
We met a few of the other guests and enjoyed spending time with them. This would be a great place for a small family reunion.
5.0
Great location and ambiance with the western theme. Surrounded by rock formations and had a beautiful night sky. Clean place and the hosts were very responsive and accommodating. Best to arrive when you have some daylight since lights on the property are minimized to enjoy the night sky.
5.0
Unique, comfortable, remote. Had everything needed plus pet friendly. Water was not potable but bottled water was provided. The night sky was awesome. The Gunshop cabin was really cute. Only suggestion is that the ceiling fan should be able to run with the light off but it didn’t.
5.0
Roomy cabin and convenient self-serve cantina. Close to Big Bend and Terlingua. Cloudy skies and high winds kept us from seeing stars and having a fire. Next time!
5.0
We had a great time at this property! The location and feel was exactly what we needed for a weekend away.
5.0
This was an experience in itself. Absolutely loved this place. Almost magical in a western sense. We stayed in the Gun Shop. Loved it. Cozy. The fireplace just makes the room. Loved that the windows open. The decor was so perfect. The con side would be checking in we did not get our code. This could have been a simple issue of email and connections. A very nice lady staying there helped us with that issue. No real big deal in the whole scheme of things. The other would be the shower water was just barely warm. My husband was almost cold. Very short showers too. No excessive time in there at all. Again this would not stop me from staying here again. The kitchen for everyone was amazing as well and stocked with the basics for a light continental type breakfast. Also with a fireplace. The photos ops just made me happy. They did this place up right and looks like they are adding on to the little western town. Would absolutely recommend staying here. Ps the drive in after rain is a bit slippery and it is quite a ways off the main road. Again this was all part of the experience. You need to go here!!!!!
5.0
Great experience!
5.0
We had a great time in the area and at Ten Bits Ranch. The room was comfortable and clean and the location is beautiful!
5.0
This is a cozy little place away from everything and has a fantastic view of the stars at night.
5.0
We wanted a place out in the middle of nowhere and this place did the trick. We spent a couple days there and it was just what we needed to reset.
5.0
This is a really well thought out place. It delivered on the remote feel especially after driving 2 miles into the desert on a very rutted and rough rocky road. What a pleasant surprise to find units that were very comfortable, clean and fun. More impressive was the solar and propane utilities. The kitchen facilities were well stocked and generously supplied for breakfasts. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. One suggestion would be less single use plastics as there was no recycling. Maybe a water cooler could be an option to the water bottles. Our stay was a thoroughly enjoyable retreat.
5.0
Property was fine. Would recommend with one caveat. The drive off the highway was a surprise. No mention of the possible issues until we had booked. Also you have a water leak in the ceiling in the bathroom. Noticed water on the floor but thought it was something we spilled. The second night we noticed it dripping off the ceiling. You can see the water marks on the ceiling beam. The last night we were there it had quit leaking. It only leaked when there was a heavy dew which was not present the last night..
5.0
If you want to be near Big Bend and star gaze to your hearts delight, this is the place for you!
5.0
was very nice and room very clean and comfortable. Drive on dirt road was a little long and unexpected but our car was able to make it.
5.0
Loved it .. road in a bit bumpy but a great place to relax
5.0
We loved staying here, it was the prefect location for your travels to Big Bend National Park. The location is beautiful and the set up is so cute since its styled after an old west town. When we stayed it did rain and we were nervous about driving on the dirt road to the cabin but the owner was so helpful and updated us of the condition. If we even come back to Big Bend we will definitely stay here again!
5.0
Would definitely stay here again! Place was clean. Cantina area was fantastic!
Thanks for the hospitality! We will be back!
4.0
There were storms which made us choose a different location, but we really enjoyed the one night we were there!
5.0
It was wonderful! Very clean and beautiful views
5.0
Great stay
It was wonderful! Very clean and beautiful views
5.0
Beautiful and Calming Place to Disconnect
I was in search of an off grid place to fully disconnect from the madness of life. The freedom of not having cell service (Verizon) and the vast expanse of the foothills and high desert fit the need. Sis was incredibly communicative and helpful prior to arriving. Very kind and very responsive.
I stayed in the Gun house. It was very comfortable and clean. Water bottles were provided for drinking, along with a microwave, small refrigerator and stocked bathroom. There is also a TV with satellite if you need, but why would you when you have nature! There are also grills, both charcoal and gas to cook on. The cantina provides breakfast items if you do not bring your own along with coffee, milk, and other breakfast drinks.
Ten Bits Ranch is off grid. I have seen reviews complaining about skunks and other things. This place is off grid and just amazing! This is not the city and I am so glad it isn't. Detaching from the craziness of day to day life and sitting beneath the starts reminds you of how insignificant you and your problems are in the cosmos.
There is so much to love about Ten Bits Ranch. No light pollution, no road noise, and just God's country. I highly recommend visiting and staying at Ten Bits Ranch, but do your research. Seeing negative comments from folks that failed to understand what Ten Bits Ranch is and where it is located, is not on Sis and Cowboy. They have an amazing property and have been great stewards. Also, if you are into Astrophotography, you have to check this ranch out. You can get just sky pictures or fit in ridgelines. I will be going back for sure!
5.0
Perfect location!
This property was totally awesome! It was a little distance from many of the things we did, but was not disappointed at all. The rooms and facility were perfectly furnished and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting to be away from the crowds and wanting to enjoy beautiful sunsets and surrounding area.
5.0
Wonderful property
Beautiful, scenic property tucked away far off the beaten path with all the comforts needed. Great for stargazing after dark.
5.0
Terrific stay!
We had a fantastic experience at the Ten Bits and will come back! The cabin was very comfortable and the cantina had everything we needed to cook. Definitely recommend bringing food as there are no stores or restaurants within 10+ miles. Be prepared for a two mile rocky road to the property so make sure your tires are in good condition.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Big Bend National Park?
The average price for a rental in Big Bend National Park is R 3,444 per night. This rental is R 1,068 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop) pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop)?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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