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Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck

Cabin in Terlingua with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck

Cabin in Terlingua with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free cabin features a computer station, a garden and barbecues. The cabin provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a balcony, a TV and a coffee/tea maker.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks.

Property manager

Janet Eby

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Telescope

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck Terlingua
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About the area

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Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Bend Library - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 27 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 51 min drive - 31.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Terlingua ghost town Starlight theater - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪High Sierra Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Milagro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Many Stones and within 6 miles (10 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park and Barton Warnock Visitor Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Narciso

Great location close to Big Bend National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Place was very clean and easy to find even in the dark. Great communication with the managers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah P.

Great cabin for Big Bend

The cabin was just as advertised. Clean and easy to get to. We loved this place. Check in process was easy and the information received beforehand made getting food and to the cabin a breeze. Would definitely recommend and would stay again next trip to Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

P. Terry S.

Excellent Location

Wonderful property at an excellent location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen

This property is perfect. Has a private observatory with retractable roof for each cabin. Smart telescope provided awesome photos. Close to restaurant and gas and groceries. No need to stock up before you come. Shop local and support small businesses.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

Very peaceful

Really enjoyed out time at the cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Cozy cabin for two!

Gorgeous vistas, nicely sited and well-appointed cabin with fantastic sky viewing. Good proximity to Terlingua, Lajitas, Presidio, Big Bend, Mexico and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gena G.

Christmas vacation

We had a great stay far enough way from everything but close enough to still be convenient. Cabin worked great for a small family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Desiree B.

Fabulous Night Sky

A great location to stay while visiting BBNP! This cabin has all the necessities and was a breeze to get to. The observatory was an excellent bonus! We will check this one out again if available when we visit the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj M.

Great experience

The cabin appears small from outside but it had everything we needed. Location was great and only 5 minutes drive to big bend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raoul G.

Big Bend Observatory

Perfect place for serenity and stars Feels like the 1800’s or maybe Mars Host provides all you need Makes it so you won’t want to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Dark Skys

Very nice, had everything we needed...great views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owllamour C.

Memorable life experience!

The place was beautiful and well equipped. The owners were nice and gave active communication and an easy way to talk to them if needed. Highly recommend staying here and would do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Awesome Trip, Can't wait to go back.

Cabin was what we expected and more! We spent the days hiking areas in Big Bend National Park like the lost mine trail and other trails off the scenic routes in the park. Went to the Terlingua ghost town to check it out and had a nice time at the Boathouse Bar. While viewing the planets and stars in the observatory at night! The seestar there is easy to use after watching a simple youtube video. Hosts were great, we never had to contact them on any issues during our stay. But they were very responsive before during and after our stay. I will be going back for sure! Highly Recommend this place! Only thing I regret is only staying a week.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

A Jewel in the desert

An incredible spot for serenity in the desert. Haven’t seen so many stars for years. I think the Milky Way casts a shadow!!! Definitely plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin

The quaint cabin was very clean and equipped with everything we needed during our stay. The day we arrived the power went out and apparently it impacted a lot of residents. Thankfully, power was restored within 20 minutes. Daryl followed up by calling and checking on us which was a very kind gesture. There aren't a lot of dining options throughout the area, so I suggest bringing your own food. The cabin's fridge is large enough to store a lot of groceries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

The Views Are Nice

Like staying in an RV except with no wheels and more room and comfort. There is another property 100 ft away that was occupied for some of our stay, but we didn't see them, only their car. Otherwise, there's not much else in sight. The front porch faces due west and we enjoyed drinks and snacks while watching the sunsets. The bed and seating is comfortable. There were no measuring cups or spoons in the kitchen if you need them. They did have 2 counter stools in the kitchen that were very convenient. The driveway is very muddy after a rain and has some short steep hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnne M.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Great stay, great star gazing

A stay in this cabin is a unique experience given the location and star gazing amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Darlene H.

My Stay at Big Bend. Observatory

The property was as promised, beautiful view of the night sky. Beautiful terrain. I was disappointed in the cleaning. We moved the rugs and there were cobwebs and trash under them. We cleaned dead bugs and flies off the window sills, and we bought a candle and febreeze to take the smell from the cabin. An insect strip near the door would help as the door has cracks that small bugs fly in. If we had been warned about the bugs we could have bought insect repellents. The scorpion in the sink wasn’t as alarming as all the dead bugs on the window sills
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernie B., Raleigh, USA

Under the stars

The bunkbeds shook dramatically when you climbed into the top bunk, but they were sturdy. The owners left us binoculars and scopes for our use, this was very generous. It was only 6 miles from the entrance two big bend national park, and it was equally as close to the state park. It was as close as you can get without staying within the park.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anoop A., Houston, USA

Cozy cabin near Big Bend

Our family enjoyed our stay at this very cute and cozy cabin. It's only a 20 min drive to Big Bend entrance. It's very peaceful and remote setting. The cabin is well stocked and great amenities. We enjoyed the star-gazing as much as we could - the full moon was the only bummer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa p.

Perfect location

The location was perfect to both the national park and the state park and just 2 minutes from gas and groceries. We didn’t try the telescope but the night skies with the partial lunar eclipse was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Peaceful!

We celebrated our 31st. anniversary and couldn’t have been happier with the cabin and location! Every year we try to find a location that is unique, quiet & relaxing and BBO was perfect. Even with neighbors in the cabin next door we had no problem enjoying the peaceful view from the porch. We did struggle with the telescope, we tried it one night with no luck! We decided not to stress about it, it didn’t ruin our stay because the Sky Deck was awesome, from the amount stars to the number of shooting stars we saw, it was amazing!! The drive to Big Bend is so easy and convenient, we went everyday. You have stop by Many Stones on 118, for rocks and cactuses, the gentleman there is very kind, the prices are good too! Fair warning though, don’t leave your purchases on the porch, I woke up to find all of them gone 😆I had to go back and buy more!! The cabin was the perfect size for me and my husband, I would suggest bringing T.V. trays or bar stools, we ate our meals on top of our travel totes for a table, lol! As far as the water situation it’s common sense knowing where your at, water conservation is key and getting our water from a tank is something we are used to!! The owners make sure you have plenty of drinking water!! Which we greatly appreciated! We definitely plan on going back❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent C., Euless, TX

Outstanding

Our family of four had a wonderful time at this awesome dark sky cabin. Thanks so much for the hospitality. We will definitely be visiting again.