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Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space

Terlingua vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, books, offices
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Library
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Terlingua

In Terlingua .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Many Stones and 9 miles (15 km) of Big Bend Library. Big Bend National Park and Starlight Theatre are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Big Bend Library - 10 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 12 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 15 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 24 min drive - 42.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Bend Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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.

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • 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

Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

• Children allowed • Up to two dogs allowed with a pet fee. • No Events or Parties Allowed

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cozy stay with a great view of the stars! We especially loved the hammocks provided for stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay! The home was well appointed with dishes, cookware, etc and had a really neat eclectic vibe with arrowheads, rocks, interesting artwork throughout. Very comfortable seating inside and especially outside with absolutely amazing views from all directions. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, comfortable place to stay. Large den area with 65" TV for times you are not outaide in the numerous hammocks or lawn chairs enjoying the view and the Teas night sky. Excellent outdoor areas. Convenient location for visiting Big Bend parks
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful! Loved the outside set up and hammocks. It was nice to have tv in each bedroom and a full kitchen to cook in. Also loved having a washer and dryer in Big Bend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Great home base for Big Bend day trips. Kitchen had everything we needed. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for our adventures in Big Bend and the ghost town area is a must! The house was the most stocked VRBO that I have ever stayed at, towels in abundance and plenty of kitchen accessories to cook anything! Communication with host was excellent as well as directions and anything we needed. 5 star host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a pleasure staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eglee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a nice property, comfortable and equipped with everything you need. The only downside is that it could use a bit more maintenance and cleaning, particularly in the kitchen. Overall, it is a place we would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice roomy home in spectacular location

We needed a 3 bed 2 bath home for our group of 4 adults and one child over spring break. Rancho Mula Oso fit the bill. Beds are comfortable and the house is well equipped with plenty of bath linens and dishes in a full kitchen. The outside area out back is perfect for enjoying the gorgeous night skies. We really enjoy staying in this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justen I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We loved everything about the property. Close to everywhere we were going. My kids said this was their favorite VRBO/ Air BNB we’ve ever stayed at. Super clean, great view, had ANYTHING you could’ve needed from home, with a grocery store a few minutes down the road. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

parker t.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Nilesh

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Janet B., Danville

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathy A., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

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