In the heart of Historic Terlingua Ghost Town, Spirit House offers a cozy retreat amidst authentic mining era ruins. Take a short walk to local favorites like Starlight Theater and Earth & Fire Gallery or enjoy Chisos Mountain views from the private deck.
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Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town
Summary: Spirit House: Custom Built house in the Historic Terlingua Ghost Town. • Short walk to all the Ghost Town favorites • Surrounded by authentic mining era ruins • Located in the Historic Ghost Town • Open concept living, dining, kitchen. Private bedroom and bathroom
The Space: Spirit House is a custom built house located in the historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Ideally suited for two guests, but it can sleep four if the living room futon is used as a spare bed. If you want to experience all that the Terlingua and the Big Bend has to offer, this is the place you want to be. Take a short walk to anywhere in the Ghost Town. Drive a few minutes to the western entrance to Big Bend National Park or any of the Terlingua based adventure outfitters. Relax inside an eco-friendly home designed with lots of ghost town accents. Hang out on the private deck and enjoy the Chisos Mountain views. Sleep comfortably on a high quality mattress with fresh linens. Prepare your own meals, snacks, and drinks in the small kitchen. Enjoy live music, drinks, dining, and art at all the local venues and shops.
Walk to all the Ghost Town favorites. It's quicker to walk than drive to Starlight Theater, Espresso y Poco Mas, Earth & Fire Gallery, the famous Trading Post porch, the Boat House Bar, or the Ghost Town cemetery. It's a just few minutes by foot to Rustic Iron BBQ, Taqueria Milagro, or High Sierra Bar & Grill.
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Big Bend by heading into Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park. You'll have endless hiking, driving, sightseeing, birdwatching, and star gazing opportunities. Kick the adventure up a notch with the help of one or more of the many local adventure outfitters. River trips, horseback riding, jeep tours, ATV tours, guided hikes, mountain bike rentals. You'll be in the middle of it all.
The house has a cozy bedroom with a high quality queen size bed, a full bathroom, open concept living room, dining area, and small kitchen. The living room has a queen size futon for extra bedding. There is also an elevated deck for enjoying mountain views and watching locals and tourists. There is also a charcoal grill for outdoor cooking. Guests need to provide there own charcoal, but there is often some left by prior guests.
Spend your time relaxing, seeking adventure, or partying like a local. Come down for two night or several. No matter how long you stay, you'll wish you could stay longer. That's okay though. You can always come back.
The house is professionally managed by the Big Bend's longest serving vacation rental management company, Big Bend Vacation Rentals. As your hosts, we'll be prepared to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We treat all of our guests they way that we would want to be treated. Our goal is for you to happily recommend us to your friends and for you to come back again and again.
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
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
About the area
Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in the mountains. Many Stones is a local attraction 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
Is Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Starlight Theatre and within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Bend Library and Many Stones. Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Spirit House in the Terlingua Ghost Town Reviews
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We loved the house. The decor and attention to detail were great!
This was our first time visiting a desert area. We loved being able to walk to the old cemetary, ghost town and restaurants. Close to Big Bend Nat. Park where we did a lot of exploring
Great place in a great walkable location. It was exactly as advertised. The hosts were quick to respond to our questions. I will look for this place for my next stay.
Travis C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Candy
24 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfect for our getaway! It was quiet and we enjoyed sitting on the porch after a day of hiking and site seeing and watching the sunrise the next day. Thank you for safe, comfortable place to stay.
Candy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
charles
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was a perfect location in Terlingua. There were 2 great restaurants within walking distance from the house. It had a coffee maker with ground coffee provided, and creamer and sweeteners. Only a short drive to Big Bend. I would stay here again any time.
Very rustic and comfortable. just a couple of blocks from Starlight Theater and only 6 or 7 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park. Approximately 50 miles, across big bind to the US Border Crossing station to Boquillas del Carmen.
Comfortable, very clean 1 BR house in Terlingua. Kitchen well-stocked for cooking at home. Very good grocery store in Study Butte. Suggest improved kitchen lighting. Pots and pans, knives, and dishes all good quality. Interesting community with a history of recreating itself as the mines closed and population dispersed. Great location for a week of hiking at Big Bend Natl Park.
Great location, very quite, walking distance to restaurants/bar. TV wasn’t used, but not sure if possible? needed instruction on use? The light over dining room table has broken chain, overall I would return/ recommend to friends
Perfect location and Daryl and Janet with Big Bend Vacation Rentals were amazing to communicate with!
PJ H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Bret
23 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spirit House is an awesome place, great location, appointed with all you need to have a great and relaxing stay. Star gazing fantastic on the porch as well!
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Loved that the house was straw bale and loved the use of available materials and reused building materials.Kitchen had everything needed for cooking meals. Great porch with views.
the House is beautiful, super clean, owners super responsive . Can't say enough about how cool Spirit House stay was. Walking distant to food and shops.Once again really clean inside, everything a person might need for a overnight or extended stay. We really enjoyed it !
We loved this place! It was comfortable and peaceful, and cuter than you can tell by the pictures. The light from the high windows is lovely. The location is terrific. We saw the Milky Way from the front yard every morning when we got up early to hit the trails in Big Bend before it got hot.
Deborah M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
George
13 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything needed was in our house and good condition. Enjoyed it.
This property has a wonderful porch to enjoy coffee in the morning, and wine, etc in the evening. The shower is large and plenty of towels. The bed was comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Explicit instructions provided for checkout. Plus sent us instructions how to get to the place, gps will not work. We hiked in Big Bend while staying at this home.