Extremely remote and benefiting from the starriest skies in the country, Big Bend National Park draws outdoorsy folk and budding astronomers down to South Texas. Hiking trails for all abilities weave through the Chisos Mountains to dramatic canyon lookouts. With the Rio Grande marking the park limits, rafting and canoeing are the perfect activities for handling the blistering daytime temperatures of the Chihuahuan Desert.
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Escape to These Airbnbs Near Big Bend National Park for the Ultimate Desert Getaway
Terlingua puts you eight miles from the Maverick entrance. Once a mining station, this tiny community is now considered a ghost town, albeit an inhabited one hosting an annual chili cook-off. Local accommodation is anything but bland; these Airbnbs near Big Bend National Park include shipping containers, A-frame cabins, and domes with desert and Milky Way views galore.
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360-degree views from a secluded shipping container
Set your alarm; you’ll not want to pass up on the chance to watch the sunrise while staying at this tiny house Airbnb near Big Bend state and national parks. Awesome for a couple seeking solitude, the hideaway is equipped with a full kitchen and lounge granting views of the Christmas Mountains. Out in the yard, there’s a grill for firing up a post-hike banquet and a fire pit ready for s’mores, wine, and conversations into the early hours as meteors orbit above.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $240 per night
National Park cliff house with cowboy hot tub
A super host, a super Airbnb, and super views: “The Perch” is suspended on the edge of a limestone plateau dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. Constructed from shipping containers, the design takes inspiration from Japanese minka homes, brutalism, and a splash of Scandinavian elements. There’s a Bluetooth-compatible turntable indoors and a cowboy hot tub plus a chiminea in the yard. The epitome of off-grid desert living, the rental survives on solar power and battery storage. Plus, you’ll need a trusty 4WD to reach the place.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $575 per night
Dark Sky Community geodesic dome with Big Bend views
Spend your days exploring Big Bend and your nights drinking up views of the Milky Way and dancing stars in this deluxe dome. The Space Pod is comfortably equipped with a bed, fridge, heater, and telescope. You’ll get a crystal clear view of the sky from both the porch and the bed, once temperatures plunge. Built on a volcanic hill strewn with meteorite fragments, the dome gives you a peek at the national and state parks and is a mere 10-minute drive from Big Bend.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $264 per night
Designer Airbnb at a boutique Chihuahuan retreat
The Proprietor’s Casita is the largest rental unit available at the sumptuous desert resort, Willow House. This one-floor villa is fitted with a state-of-the-art kitchen, a luxury tiled bathroom, and two king-size bedrooms. Warmed by a statement fireplace, the lounge is poised for entertainment with a smart TV, Bluetooth system, family games, and books aplenty. Ideal for families, this is also one of the few pet-friendly rentals near Big Bend.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $1,591 per night
Retro Airstream Airbnb in Terlingua Ghost Town
Twelve minutes from the park and five from the downtown amenities, this renovated 2001 Airstream Safari is convenient as the views are epic. The motorhome consists of a twin bedroom overlooking the Mesa de Anguila plus a full kitchen. Step outside and you have a gigantic deck laid out with a secondary kitchen, dining area, and scenic lounge with a fire pit. The contemporary washroom is in a self-contained unit while there’s an extra shower open to the elements.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $262 per night
Stylish Chihuahuan Desert villa with stunning panoramas
If you’re not so wild about finding lizards in your socks, this villa gives you luxe desert lodgings. The swanky kitchen comes with the whole caboodle of mod-cons, including a dishwasher and wine cooler. Streaming with natural light courtesy of the double-height windows, the home opens onto a porch with a grill. Comprising three bedrooms, this is one of the best Airbnbs near Big Bend National Park for larger groups. Only five miles from the entrance, you can’t get much closer than this.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $525 per night
Luxury glamping Airbnb near Big Bend
Ease yourself into the camping lifestyle at this magical glamping yurt in the Terlingua Ranch zone. A canopy bed with direct desert views dominates the main body of the dome white while gold fittings accent the rose-tiled ensuite. Your personal outdoor kitchen is prepared with a grill where you can prepare steaks and tacos surrounded by nature. Once night creeps in and you have the fire pit blazing, you’ll be “starstruck” by what you can see above.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $375 per night
Kooky Airbnb near Big Bend National Park
Gifting an unrivaled view of the Chisos Mountains, this homely rental is spread over two units. Constructed from adobe, stone, and wood, the main space contains one bedroom stocked with board games and an open kitchen. The washroom is in the other building, where rustic bathing facilities have recently been spruced up with the addition of a clawfoot tub. One of the best things about this shack is the host’s friendly dog, Willow, who always has time for a belly rub.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $210 per night
Texas Ghost Town tiny house plus outdoor sleeping den
Fashioned by the miners over one hundred years ago, this cozy cabin is right in the heart of the ghost town. Inside, you’ve got a full kitchen and modernized bathroom plus a loft lounge and a bedroom. However, there’s an additional bed set up on the partially-open patio overlooking the Chisos Mountains for a more adventurous slumber. Although minimalist in style, the rental is lovingly curated with Mexican tiles and textiles. The farmers market, Starlight Theater, and local taquerias are within walking distance.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $169 per night
Downtown Terlingua stargazer A-frame cabin
No need to splash out on a night tour when you check into this bespoke A-frame. “Aries” is one of a cluster of A-frame cabins with fire pits as part of the Ocotillos Village, featuring a plexiglass roof for easy-peasy skywatching. This fuss-free wooden tent is furnished with a queen-size bed, mini fridge, and coffee maker. The bathing suite – consisting of open-top showers – is shared among guests. A 10-minute drive from the park boundary, this is one of the most unique Airbnbs near Big Bend National Park.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $157 per night
Off-grid adobe dome close to the national park
Isolated yet easily accessible, this dome rental near Big Bend gives you VIP seats for sunrise, sunset, and the night sky. The earthen structure with a cob exterior to protect you from anything the desert might throw at you – heat, cold, wind, and rain. Powered by the sun, you can keep your phone charged and freshen up in the outdoor solar bag shower. There are facilities to prepare simple campfire feasts to enjoy in the hammock lounge. The swimming pool pictured is a 10-minute drive away and carries a minimal fee per car.
Three guests, one bedroom
Price: $143 per night