The Lofthouse, A renovated Ghostown Mining Cabin

Entire cabin in Terlingua, Texas

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Betty
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

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In Terlingua Ghost Town, near Big Bend

In Terlingua Ghost Town, walkable to the Starlight Theatre and local restaurants, with Big Bend National Park a short drive away

Indoor-outdoor desert living

A spacious porch with mountain views, an outdoor shower, and a daybed for sleeping under the stars

A place guests keep coming back to

Guests return year after year, praising the peaceful setting and Betty's warm, attentive hosting
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Located just 10 minutes from Big Bend National Park in the ghost town of Terlingua, Texas. Built by miners a hundred years ago, the cabin has been comfortably updated while keeping its authentic feel. Its spacious porch affords the best view of the mountains of Big Bend National Park as well as the stars at night. Although it has an indoor bedroom and bathroom, guests love the outdoor shower as well as the open air bed on the patio.

The space
The cabin accommodates two people. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a sitting loft, a bedroom, a bathroom and a spacious porch with a sitting area and a day bed. Please note that the bathroom is separate from the house, but only a few steps out the back door. An excellent base of operations for all outdoorsy folk.

Guest access
There is no Wi-Fi available on premises, but guests can access it at La Posada coffee shop nearby.

Other things to note
Bed linens are 100% cotton and laundered with eco friendly detergents.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Desert view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 742 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Terlingua, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

It is only a few minutes from La Posada Milagro coffee shop with free wifi. There are two restaurants and bars within a few blocks, The Starlight Theatre and the Taqueria.. Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are both within a short drive.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,368 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Lives in Terlingua, Texas
I've lived in Terlingua for nearly thirty years. I first came to Big Bend to go on a rafting trip, and I fell in love with the landscape. When I finally moved here, I bought three dilapidated mining ruins, and I've worked on restoring them over the years. I have managed a bookstore in the Ghost Town for the past 13 years, but when I got here I worked as a river guide. I've also worked as a field biologist all over the western United States. I've released peregrine falcons, California condors and aplomado falcons into the wild, and have studied other endangered species as well. My work took me to Yosemite National Park, the Channel Islands, Montana's Centennial Valley, Rocky Mountain National Park, Big Bend National Park, and the Grand Canyon. I love to hike and bird and boat and travel with my dog. I'm happy to share my knowledge of this beautiful desert with you.

Betty is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Not suitable for children and infants