My family loved our time at Star Lodge over Thanksgiving. It was tucked back and had serene beauty. Unparalleled solitude and view of the mountains. Make sure you’re prepared, and you’ll love it. A couple notes to be prepared for: -No cell reception, but good WiFi. -Very responsive owners if you run into minor problems with the off-grid property. No issues caused us any real trouble. -Roughly 25-minute drive to get back to the place from the main highway SH-118, but that’s why it’s so peaceful!

We love our yearly stays in Big Bend (and Terlingua Ranch specifically). This was the nicest of the homes we have stayed in. Although one of the nicest, it needs a deep clean. There were food splatters on multiple spots on the kitchen cabinets and the baseboards and bed frames could use a good wipe down. The patio was wonderful and clean, and the bedding and bath linens were also great. We had a lovely escape from daily chaos and can’t wait for next year to visit again!

Our family of 6 went to Big Bend for a third time. Previously, we stayed at a hotel outside the park and the hotel inside the park. This time, we wanted to stay in a place where we could cook meals and have more room to lounge after long hikes. This was perfect. The house was clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and there were enough beds for us all. They also had lots of board games and cards. The owners/managers answered any questions quickly. We did not go to Big Bend State Park. This house is located close to an entrance to that park. It is around 45 minutes to an hour from the western entrance to the National Park. Unless you're staying inside the park, you're going to be driving that distance or longer from any direction. Terlingua has a store, a gas station, and restaurants and is about 20-30 minutes away. What we loved most about this location is the view of the stars. I can't remember seeing that many stars and planets in the sky; my kids have never seen that many. We saw Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn. We saw the Milky Way. And the other remarkable thing about this place is how quiet it is. I can't remember staying anywhere and hearing absolutely nothing. It really is a beautiful home in a beautiful, desolate, place. I would highly recommend it.

This home was nothing short of spectacular. It was very clean and exactly as described in the listing. The temperatures unexpectedly reached the upper 20s a couple of nights we were there, and the propane heater did a great job of keeping us warm (note: the host included a carbon monoxide detector - thank you!). The sunrises and sunsets felt surreal because they were so picture perfect. The beds were comfortable, living room furniture looked brand new, the kitchen and bathrooms were stocked (even with extra unopened toothbrushes if you forget yours!). The only thing to note is that it really is very, very remote. Roughly 30 minutes on rocky/unpaved roads to reach the home - for us, that was exactly what we were looking for, but for some, it might be surprising. Nearest other home is many acres away...which was sheer perfection! It took us 50 minutes each day from doorstep to entrance of BBNP. Cannot recommend this place enough!

We had a great time at the terlingua house. Beautiful house and property. Check in was easy. Our 2nd trip to Big Bend area. The house is a little bit of a drive from the national park (but to be fair, everything is bit of a drive, just be prepared). We had 1 issue which I believe the manager did all they could do to remedy. The temp was 103 during the day and the first day I requested some help with the ac unit. They were prompt and sent out a handyman. They unit was running. I checked it when we went to bed and when we woke up. The inside and outside units were both running, but just could not keep up with the extreme heat. They were helpful but it was a bit hot in the house. Would definitely go again but not in the heat of summer.

We enjoyed our time. Very clean and had all the kitchen supplies we needed.

We enjoyed our time. Very clean and had all the kitchen supplies we needed.

Loved this location. Definitely isolated and off-grid. You’ll want to arrive during daylight hours. But if you are looking for a fantastic stay away from crowds with solitude and a beautiful night sky, this is your house. Rental was smooth and easy. House was clean and we had everything we needed for 3 nights on a Big Bend trip.