Title: The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. Holiday home in Alpine with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ![TV, books - The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64120000/64111500/64111416/d17e42f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64120000/64111500/64111416/c84635d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64120000/64111500/64111416/436048e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64120000/64111500/64111416/0838e363.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64120000/64111500/64111416/46b9118c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the Wild West at this frontier-style lodging, nestled next to the historic Old Frontier Dance Hall. Inside, a king-sized bedroom and full bathroom await, while outside you can fire up the grill on the wrap-around porch or simply sit back in outdoor seating. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. Historical frontier/western lodging, next to the Old Frontier Dance Hall which is under construction to reopen. Open kitchen, dining, and living area, one bedroom with a king sized bed, and one full bathroom with bathtub/shower combo. Inside you will find themed murals painted by a local artist! Outside you will be able to enjoy a wrap-around porch with a grill and outdoor seating. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding nearby ### 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) - 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Please do not leave outdoor lights on if not in use. Enjoy the starry night sky! Please conserve water! We rely on rain catchment (collected rain water stored in large water tanks) and as you know, it rarely rains in the desert. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### Property is also known as The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens Terlingua The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Alpine, this holiday home is in a rural area. Local points of interest include Many Stones. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Alpine travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alpine.dx6219254) [View more Holiday homes in Alpine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alpine-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6219254-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%7C29.62908%2C-103.57766&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oCAh_BtZLfU-uzyHOiI8qSKgwB0=) Terlingua, 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 25 min drive \- 22.7 miles - ![The Rio Grande River winds 12 miles down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. When the water is high you can come down the 1,500 foot walled canyon. With less water flowing, guides take you 3 to 4 miles up the canyon with some spots having to portage. But take it all in stride because the views are breathtaking. I recommend Big Bend River Tours. You might get lucky and have the guides that take you a half mile up a side canyon. An excellent day excursion in the out of the way 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 32 min drive \- 30.2 miles - ![The Closed Canyon hike in Big Bend Ranch State Park was completely deserted when we went on a Tuesday in April. We hiked further than the 0.7 mile indicated on the signage, and ended up scooting and scrambling up the most interesting narrow and smooth chutes. We heard the song of the elusive canyon wren, too. Amazing. Visit our blog post to hear it and see more! https://rvluckyorwhat.com/2016/04/28/big-bend-the-most-amazing-national-park-youve-never-heard-of/ #hiking #bigbend #Texas #statepark #canyon #wren #bird #nature #geology](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 45 min drive \- 44.9 miles - Big Bend Library 31 min drive \- 28.1 miles - Starlight Theatre 36 min drive \- 32.6 miles ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ? ### What time is check-in at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ? ### What time is check-out at The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. ? ### Where is The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Frontier: Cowboys, Indians and Aliens is a unique desert escape. Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 7 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacky W. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and comfortable We really enjoyed our stay here. It was really comfortable and included everything we would need for our 2 night stay. I really loved the decor. It was very colorful and truely out of this world. We would definitely stay there again. Also it is easy to find if you use the instructions given. ##### Jacky W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob M. 15 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to Stay The description and photos of the property are very accurate. The place was very clean with an open concept, and more than enough room for the two of us. Internet worked inside and on the porch during our stay. Nice remote location, so bring food, and drinking water. Really enjoyed sitting on the porch in the nice, quiet evenings, and looking at the stars at night. Beautiful country. Only 20 or so minutes to Terilingua and just a little more to Big Bend. ##### Rob M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel R. 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quirky and convenient basecamp Host was responsive and helpful when we inquired about sleeping accomodation for third person advertised, as the third adult in our party could not sleep comfortably on the sofa, and she provided a futon mattress which worked quite well. She also helped us light the gas fire place. Location is quiet, convenient to the park entrance and grocery, functional kitchen, washer/dryer. Made an ideal and cozy base camp, prior to backpacking trip! ##### Rachel R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn O. 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location and spacious We stayed here over spring break and really enjoyed it. Very spacious 1 bedroom barndominium type accommodation. We had 2 adults and a 10 year old girl. We slept in the king size bed and she slept on the couch. You could put 2 kids on the couch easily. You've got everything you need running water and cold AC and Wifi. Full kitchen (no dishwasher) and grill on the porch. It is 20 minutes from park entrance so that did add to the drive but not a huge deal. Plus you save a little bit of money that way. The property manager was quick to respond. Clean and no problems at all. I would stay here again. ##### Glenn O. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Audrey T. 5 Mar 2024 Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Middle of no-where Texas We stayed at this property while we explored Big Bend National Park. It was difficult to find as there was NO house number on the property, even though we followed the directions given to us by the host. We definitely overpaid for this property in which we felt like we were camping as we were constantly improvising to get by, especially in the kitchen. Other things: Smoke detector was taken down and was without battery Many lightbulbs were burned out. We ended up changing several ourselves. Only a miniature pot to cook with No lids for frying pans Broken screen door handle Spotty internet Grill was so dirty we couldn't use it NO CELL coverage in this part of Texas so a land line should be standard for emergencies. We've rented properties all over the world and this one, by far, was most disappointing. ##### Audrey T. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy y. 17 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little Oasis If you are looking for a quite get away this is the place. Its 21.5 miles from Terlingua just off 183\. Great location. My family and I loved staying here. It was clean , easy to get to and great for star gazing. ##### amy y. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrice B E. 10 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great desert getaway Great place to stay to visit Big Bend. The house was fun and funky. It’s new and clean and has everything you need. The owners were always quick to respond to questions. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porches looking at the night sky. Internet worked well inside when we were there. The property is about 30 miles from the park. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Patrice B E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne S. 30 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Overall a Nice Place This location worked for our week vacation in Big Bend. It’s a bit of a drive each day so plan accordingly. The listing indicates a washer and dryer and that was one of the reasons for booking this location. We wanted to pack light and be able to do laundry, especially our hiking clothes. Not until after we booked and paid did we find out that the washer and dryer are not for guest use. This should be taken off the amenities list so future guests know when searching for a place to stay. ##### Anne S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan R. 27 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Stars at Night are Big and Bright…. Beautiful stars and sunrises are such a great part of your stay here! We heard the coyotes at night, so we really felt “out there”. The property is remote and peaceful with very cool decor, including some unique repurposed pieces. The high ceilings give it a very open feel. We had easy access to kayaking, zip-lining, and hiking at the state park. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. You are in the desert, so plan and pack accordingly. ##### Susan R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew S. 21 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Accurate photos and description - a great open living arrangement with quirky decor about 20-25 minutes from Terlingua, and only a few minutes more to Big Bend. The patio was great in the evenings and a small fire pit available for use. Owing to the remoteness, it's fairly quiet other than the road, but also means you should come with food and charcoal (including drinking water - water on site is not potable). The setup is great for 2 people, but can definitely fit more if the hosts allow. Would highly recommend for a quaint desert retreat that's close enough for convenience, but far enough away for the solitude. ##### Matthew S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy S., Round Rock 4 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Frontier Adventure If you are ready for a frontier adventure, this is the place for you! Located on a remote stretch of Highway 118, 27 miles north of the western entrance to Big Bend National Park, and 25 miles north of the village of Terlingua, this property will give you access to magnificent scenery, brilliant night skies and surreal stillness and quiet. You may even feel that you have stepped back in time to the wild west! The one bedroom unit is spacious with high ceilings and eclectic western décor. Pam and Valerie, the host/owners were very accommodating and helpful. Check out "The Little Burro", the country store nearby, for things you forgot, but plan and pack well as prices are high and provisions limited in the area. Remember your passport if you plan to enter Mexico (you can take a rowboat across the Rio Grande to a small village from inside the Park). So open your eyes in wonder and have fun exploring! ##### Nancy S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Geoffrey 27 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Communication ##### Geoffrey Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ---