Title: Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=184017&destination=Terlingua%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=33667626&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town ## Photo gallery for Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town ![Exterior detail - Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town (Terlingua Ghost Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33667700/33667626/fa092e03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town (Terlingua Ghost Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33667700/33667626/950bbb95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town (Terlingua Ghost Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33667700/33667626/a1c65bd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town (Terlingua Ghost Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33667700/33667626/f4637628.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town (Terlingua Ghost Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33667700/33667626/86d65947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away in the historic Terlingua Ghost Town, Casa Mariposa is a charming restored rock ruin offering spacious outdoor living. Enjoy morning coffee and star gazing on the tranquil patio or relax with a campfire amidst desert peace. With its full kitchen, two bedrooms, and indoor bathroom plus an additional semi-enclosed outdoor shower area. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town Summary: Casa Mariposa: Live Like a Local at this Restored Rock Ruin in the Historic Terlingua Ghost Town. • Restored Ruin with Spacious Outdoor Living • This is Our Quintessential Ghost Town Rental • Located in the Historic Ghost Town • Kitchen, Bedroom and Cozy Room • Full Indoor Bathroom The Space: Casa Mariposa is tucked away on the Ghost Town hillside, surrounded by history. You will be a short trail walk away from all the Ghost Town has to offer: restaurants, art, shopping, and entertainment. This historic miners’ rock house has all the charm Ghost Town living has to offer. Conveniently located between the iconic Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas’s largest state park. Spend some time in this restored limestone ruin from the historic Terlingua mining days. Using the original footprint, the house was partly remade in the 1970s. The owners completed an additional restoration in the 1990s and have continued refurbishments recently. Casa Mariposa is equipped with a full kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The outdoor living space is spacious and tranquil. It is perfect for your morning coffee, outdoor dining, relaxing in the shade, admiring Terlingua’s incredible sunrises and sunsets, and star gazing. Relax with a campfire, and soak in the desert peace. The 475 square foot interior has a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a full bathroom. You will spend much of your time enjoying the breezy shade of the outdoor living area. There is a brand new indoor bathroom with hot water, shower, sink, and flushing toilet. Outside, there is also a semi-enclosed bath house has a shower and sink and a quaint outhouse with Chisos Mountain views. The Master Bedroom - You’ll find a comfortable queen size bed and plenty of space for all your belongings. Large windows open out to the patio. Peruse the little collection of books of local interest. The master bedroom has its own entrance and shares a very thick rock wall with the kitchen and the Cozy Room. It should be noted that there is not a connecting door between the main bedroom and the rest of the house. Guests need to going outside, on the covered patio, to move from one side of the house to the other. The Cozy Bedroom - This simple hideaway behind the kitchen is my favorite room in the house, but it is tiny. The full-size futon just fits in the space. There is beautiful ceiling of vigas and sotol, a saltillo tile floor, and a little nicho for your knick-knacks. It maintains the tiny windows that were part of the original design of the miners’ home. Kitchen - The kitchen features handmade cabinets and a handmade table along with stove, fridge, microwave, toaster, and coffee pot. Cookware, spices, etc. are available if you’re in the mood to make your own meals. Please note: Part of Terlingua Ghost Town’s fun is a bit of funk. It is rugged and remote country. While most guests prefer the new indoor bathroom, some adventurous travelers prefer to use the original semi-enclose bathhouse or the outhouse. Because we are located on the hillside, there are multiple levels. Be prepared to walk up and down short steps and dirt trails. There’s also a trail through the ruins to the famous Terlingua Porch. Terlingua is in the Chihuahuan Desert in a remote and rural area. There are no streetlights, and the road to the house is about a half mile of unpaved road. Please drive slowly. Please, do not climb on any of the ruins or remove any artifacts. It is a fragile area. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Panoramic Studio Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31927300/31927219/f34d7cbb_edited_0fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paisano Village RV Park & Inn Terlingua - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 795 reviews £135 includes taxes & fees 2 May - 3 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-02&endDate=2026-05-03&selected=31927219&PinnedHotelID=31927219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98560000/98558800/98558773/c26746d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vibrant Terlingua Vacation Rental Near Big Bend! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town Terlingua 5f4fd94e3b768b002ccfa226 ## About the area Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Homer Wilson Ranch is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. [Visit our Terlingua travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Terlingua.dx184017) [View more Holiday homes in Terlingua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Terlingua-Private-Holiday-Homes.d184017-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.32294%2C-103.61441&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Ksb81WieeY7xP_efoObfpSV4TQ=) Terlingua Ghost Town, TX ### What's nearby - ![Many Colors Cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643025/7b70d74e-1c2a-4a03-a699-35a8f320415c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Many Stones 11 min drive \- 10.0 miles - ![Big Bend National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/187b47af-173d-411b-8c0e-ebc616991017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Bend National Park 12 min drive \- 10.0 miles - ![Big Bend Ranch State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/245/a939f557-753b-4431-983e-210708635a22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Bend Ranch State Park 12 min drive \- 13.0 miles - Starlight Theatre 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Chisos Mountains 56 min drive \- 39.2 miles ### Restaurants - Chili Pepper Cafe 9 min drive - Venga 13 min walk - Starlight Theater 7 min walk - El Gordo’s Grill 10 min drive - Taqueria el Milagro 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town? ### What time is check-in at Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town? ### What time is check-out at Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town? ### Where is Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 94 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron T. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break at Big Bend Casa Mariposa was the perfect base for a Spring Break trip for my sons and me. Close to the park, and several great places to eat closeby. Highly recommend! ##### Aaron T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### john 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Interesting place that is exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great location with easy access to everything Terlingua has to offer. ##### john Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Beth B. 4 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique place close to Big Bend Unique home conveniently located near Big Bend National Park. Beautiful patio to enjoy the dark skies of Texas! ##### Mary Beth B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian L. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location for visiting the park. House is unique while still having all the amenities. I like the big porch and fenced in yard. House was comfy and everything worked well. Kids were happy with the internet ##### Brian L. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah R. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Rental in center of Terlingua Had a great few days in Terlingua visiting family nearby. The Casa was so really nicely updated, comfortable, great beds, quite, beautiful view of Big Bend in the distance. The Casa is close by food and shops. Although as guest said the bathroom is in one area and the kitchen the other it worked perfectly for us. I will be back. ##### Leah R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber M. 9 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique mountain house This was a cute house with nice views and privacy. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. About 10 minutes to Big Bend National park and 20 to Big Bend Ranch State Park. House was clean and we had 0issuesnno issues while therr. ##### Amber M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dara R. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Mariposa Beautiful property! The outside patio is where we spent majority of time. Would return 💜 ##### Dara R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan M. 17 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Outdoor Space I really appreciate how easy the owners made everything with their directions and tips prior to arrival. We were even able to arrive in the dark thanks to their guide. Property was very clean and everything was laid out nicely. We were glad to stay in that area and enjoy the stars and the local happenings. A great spot and we lacked for nothing. ##### Megan M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki B. 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break to Big Bend We spent three days (four nights) at Casa Mariposa as our home base for visiting Big Bend National Park. It was a great location and doesn't take long to get to the park. After long days of hiking, we spent the evening enjoying the outdoor living area. The check-in process was easy. Communication was great. A fun and unique experience for our family. ##### Nikki B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa T. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique I thought it was a really cool place to stay. There is two bedrooms, main bedroom bed is comfortable, second bedroom is a fold out bed that wasn’t the best. Had everything we needed in the kitchen. The bathroom was nice and large. You have to go outside to go from main bedroom to kitchen which didn’t bother us at all. The outside area is really nice with places to sit and a table to eat. This is close to starlight theatre which was a really good place to eat. One of the closest places to stay to Big Ben other than staying in Big Ben. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Melissa T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max S. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place We really enjoyed Casa Mariposa. Perfect for a couple. Good location with several good restaurants within a mile or two. The Starlight Theatre, Bar and Grill has amazing food, and we caught some great live music when there. The bed was really comfortable, which is a must after a full day of hiking. The A/C's cranked, which is also a must. I was concerned that we would be too far from the good hiking, but that was not true. We were within 30 min to 1 hour of the best hiking in the park. Plus, the drives were enjoyable with some spectacular views along the way. The key is "don't get in a hurry". Stop and smell the cactus along the way. I highly recommend Casa Mariposa. ##### Max S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri M. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quirky Cool Terlingua House We loved our stay!! The patio is absolutely perfect for morning coffee and happy hour cocktails! The bed was comfy and with the fans on, we were perfectly comfortable temp wise. The new bathroom is great (don't know if I could've handled the outhouse in the dark of night!) This is such a unique house - I really wish the owners gave some historical information about it!! If you need fancy, this isn't for you. But if you want a comfortable, beautiful, unique, rustic Terlingua experience - this is definitely the house!! My only issue is they indicate it sleeps 4 - technically, yes, it would, but the second bedroom is literally only a futon in a small room, so for kids or teenagers maybe, but not another couple - which is kind of a shame, because I would love to bring some friends with us to stay here! ##### Sheri M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 3 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Casa Mariposa is an adventure unto itself. A truly unique property. Would go back ! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c72eb1d1-7fc0-48ca-8de1-205e69027928-1772550277405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Michael Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay B. 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect accommodations! ##### Jay B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen A. 25 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful casa and host was very responsive to questions! Enjoyed morning coffee watching the sun rise and star gazing at night drinking wine ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/822fa6e3-7d07-4d9c-844f-d8968a2499fe-1766672826873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Maureen A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe J. 12 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Conveniently located near the ghost town of Terlingua which is much more lively than the name implies. Access to Big Bend NP hiking trails and Rio Grande within 35-45 minutes. Appreciated the ability to cook meals at the house and having a hot shower to rinse the days hiking dust off. The highlight was the dark night skies and the ability to see so many stars and the Milky Way. Will stay again when we visit the area. ##### Joe J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. 11 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little Casita Great location to the park, able to watch the sunrise over the Chisos Basin from the porch. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### Michael K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridgette P. 21 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! We loved staying at Casa Mariposa! Very unusual and interesting architecture. Awesome accommodations. ##### Bridgette P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. 19 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Awesome weekend! The place is absolutely perfect!! ##### David T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### J N. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique and perfect accommodations for hiking & jeeping Very different and unique - gives you a feel of the outdoors with comfort and convenience of modern living. We used this place as a basecamp for our daily adventures and would recommend for individuals. Also has a pet roadrunner whom just hung around us a lot…. ##### J N. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen H. 24 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic Big Bend Haven This is an amazing home. We will stay here again and again. ##### Colleen H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 1 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique getaway! Casa Mariposa was a perfect place for us to stay while we explored Big Bend National Park and the surrounding area. Quiet, spectacular sunrise views and a great mix of comfortable accommodations in a natural setting. Can’t say enough about how special our experience was at this unique place to stay. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tobby T. 25 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ghost Town Weekend Very quaint & charming no frills place in the heart of Terlingua's Ghost Town. The outdoor shower is awesome! ##### Tobby T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jamie a. 25 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Enjoyed our stay!!! Hope to come back in the future!! Merry Christmas! ##### jamie a. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Annie W. 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic accomodation in an unique neighborhood. Owner is quick to respond. ##### Annie W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ---