The Loft at Terlingua Escondido | Ghost Town

Located 7 miles from Big Bend National Park and 12 miles from Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Escondido is your ideal spot for relaxing and adventuring! The Loft is a short drive or walk to restaurants, bars, and shopping in Terlingua Ghost Town, yet hidden from view. Gaze at stars, the moon, and drifting clouds, and take in spectacular views of the Chisos Mountains, Chihuahuan Desert, the Milky Way, and dark night skies from your front porch. The space You’ll stay in one half of a duplex cabin with a panoramic view of the Chisos Mountains from your private front porch! The Loft features two full size beds, private bath with shower, EZ chair, dining table, and in-room heating and air conditioning. The kitchenette offers a small fridge, microwave, Keurig, toaster, plates, bowls, cups, and silverware. For your convenience, we welcome you with a snack basket, Big Bend Coffee Roasters K-cups, tea bags, sugar, creamer, hotel amenities (soaps, lotion, shampoos), hair dryer, dish washing and cleaning supplies, lantern, and basic first aid kit. Please respect our house rules for the safety and enjoyment of all our guests! * No wood or charcoal fires are permitted during a county-wide burn ban. You may enjoy the shared propane fire pits and star gazing chairs a short distance from the Loft. * No cooking (except for microwave) is allowed in or near the yurts or Loft. We provide a communal gas grill with a side burner, grilling utensils and a picnic table for cooking out. You will need to bring cooking oil, foil, pots, pans, or anything else you need to cook out. * Observe quiet hours between 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Keep noise levels to a minimum at all times. No parties or loud gatherings of any kind! * Help us preserve dark night skies: Turn off interior and porch lights you are not using, and turn off car headlights quickly. * The property is NOT suitable for infants or young children. Two-person maximum. No exceptions. * No dogs or pets of any kind are allowed. (Please refer to our house rules related to bringing dogs to a national park.) Guest access You'll have access to the whole Loft, which is the front half of a duplex cabin. Property managers and housekeepers use the back half of the duplex and observe quiet hours between 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. Other things to note The Big Bend region has so much to do, see, and explore! We are long-time locals and love to share our knowledge and history of the region with our guests. Here are a few of our recommendations. Please message us for specific details to maximize your time in Big Bend based on your interests and abilities! • Boquillas, Mexico. If you have a passport, bring it with you to experience this unique border crossing. • Jeep rentals and tours. Several outfitters offer jeep rentals or guided jeep and ATV tours if you’d like to experience the back roads in the state and national parks. • Horseback and river tours. We are close to several outfitters who can provide an unforgettable experience on horseback or in a canyon of the Rio Grande. *** We pay the AirBNB service fee for you! If you are active-duty military, veteran, or first responder, please reach out to us for additional discounts (subject to availability and minimum night requirements).