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Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space

Terlingua vacation home with kitchen

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

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
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 43.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Bend Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Bend Motor Inn and Restaurant - ‬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: 20

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space to downtown Terlingua?

This vacation home is 9 mi away from Terlingua.

Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Eglee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justen I.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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