Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, SkyDeck

Entire cabin in Terlingua, Texas

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Daryl
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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1-hour drive to Big Bend National Park

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Big Bend Observatory: Private Observatory, Observation Deck, and Cedar Cabin Offers Celestial Views.
• Become our next Visiting Astronomer
• Roll Top Observatory w/ 6" Lens Scope
• Elevated Observation Sky Deck
• Open Kitchen, Dining, Living Room
• Just Minutes from Terlingua and BBNP

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Become our next Visiting Astronomer and enjoy a stellar vacation!

The Big Bend Observatory is the only vacation rental in the Terlingua area with a private observatory and an elevated Sky Deck. Just north of Terlingua and across from Willow Mountain, Big Bend Observatory offers a newly-built cedar cabin that sleeps up to four. Enjoy exclusive use of our elevated Sky Deck with giant binoculars, and our private observatory with a telescope and roll-off roof. The observatory and telescope are designed for easy use with simple instructions.

By day, enjoy scenic mountain vistas and wildlife viewing from the elevated Sky Deck, using our giant binoculars, your own equipment, or your natural vision. By night, be amazed by celestial views using our private observatory, your own telescope, or your unaided eyes. Our dark skies are unparalleled. The Big Bend Region is internationally acclaimed for having the darkest night skies and best astronomical views in the continental US.

Whether you are a professional astronomer, hobbyist with your own telescope, or someone that has never viewed the Milky Way, you will be inspired and astonished by the celestial views from Big Bend Observatory.

The private observatory has a roll-off roof with a fold-down southern wall for unparalleled sky views. The main telescope is a Seestar S50 robotic instrument mounted on a central pier. There is no traditional eyepiece. The telescope feeds images directly to your smartphone or tablet.

The SkyDeck is located between the observatory and the cabin. It has a 7' x 7'; deck, 11' above ground level. It is equipped with a mounting point for the supplied pair of giant 11X80 Celestron astronomical binoculars. Outdoor AC power outlets are available at the observatory, on the Sky Deck, and outside the cabin itself. A professional tripod is available for steady unguided astrophotography. Guests are encouraged to bring their own telescopes and/or binoculars to take full advantage of the dark sky site.

Located just over two miles north of Terlingua and less than a half mile off Highway 118, Big Bend Observatory has easy access to Terlingua, Big Bend National Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, Big Bend Ranch State Park, the Rio Grande River, a variety of restaurants and bars, adventure outfitters, and all the local tourist venues. Enjoy everything Terlingua and the Big Bend has to offer, plus your own private cabin and observatory.

The vacation rental home at Big Bend Observatory is a newly built cedar cabin with an open floor plan. A small kitchen and dining area is open to the living room and sleeping area. The living room has a comfortable sofa and a desk with a computer that is available for guest use. The sleeping area has full-size bunk beds. There is a single bathroom with a flushing toilet, sink and vanity, and shower. The cabin is air-conditioned and heated for your comfort. A spacious covered porch provides shaded views to the west.

Once you visit here once, you will be eager to return again and again as a Visiting Astronomer. Big Bend Observatory will be your home away from home in the Big Bend and your own private window on the universe.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 bunk bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
TV

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 108 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Terlingua, Texas, United States
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Meet your host

Superhost
3,869 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: BBVR
HELLO BIG BEND TRAVELERS. We founded Big Bend Vacation Rentals in 2007. It started when we sold a house we built to a couple that asked us to manage it as a vacation rental. That was the start of a new chapter in our lives. Since then, we have been honored to host tens of thousands of travelers. We have a team of professional housekeepers and a skilled maintenance crew. We are dedicated to making your Big Bend vacation enjoyable and trouble-free. Janet & Daryl Eby Big Bend Vacation Rentals

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm