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Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023

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Miscellaneous
Fireplace, offices
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Alpine, TX
  • Many Stones
    47 min drive
  • Big Bend National Park
    56 min drive
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center
    100 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Alpine

With a stay at this vacation home in Alpine, you'll be in the mountains, and 24.1 mi (38.7 km) from Big Bend National Park and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Many Stones. .This vacation home is 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Big Bend Library and 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Persimmon Gap Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 47 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Big Bend National Park - 56 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 93 min drive - 45.8 miles
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 100 min drive - 38.3 miles
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 100 min drive - 49.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Texas Home Sweet Home: Re-Opened March 2023

Summary:
Texas Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Texas Spirit. Everything is Bigger: Big skies, Big views, Big Bend!
• Southwestern Adobe Texas Themed Home
• Two Bedrooms with King-size Beds
• Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Two Full Baths
• Large Porch with Stunning Mountain Views
• Full Size Washer and Dryer
• Dogs Welcome. Fenced yard. Maximum 2 dogs. $200 fee.

The Space:
Texas Home Sweet Home is a custom built adobe home on 40 acres. The home is decorated in a Texas theme and features all the comforts of home.

Relax on the huge covered front rock porch. Enjoy the well-appointed kitchen with lots of storage or relax in the living room. Sit down at the dining table and enjoy eating, talking or playing a game with family and friends.

Texas Home Sweet Home was originally built in 1975 and was subsequently gutted (other than the adobe walls) and rebuilt by a builder and his son in 2001. The builder had a love for the natural rocks (including petrified wood) from the Terlingua area and incorporated them into the beautiful rock wall and rock pillars that grace the house, as well as the front stone porch (look for the fossils). The house is decorated with Texas Flair.

The house features two large bedrooms, each with a king size bed. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans, standard kitchen wares, fridge, dishwasher, gas oven and range, microwave, blender, slow cooker, and more. The dining room has a large table that is great not only for meals, but for playing cards or the many games that the owners have provided. In the living room, you will find a gas fired fireplace (gas logs) and a smart TV for streaming using the basic free option or your subscriptions. The two bathrooms are more than ample with the main bath featuring a tub/shower as well as washer and dryer.

Outside is a Texas Sized front rock porch that you will be sure to enjoy. Sit out on the rocking chairs and relax, or set up the picnic table and enjoy a meal outdoors, gather around the firepit and tell stories, or star gaze, or just take in the views of the surrounding mountains.

Bring your dogs. Texas Home has a fenced yard with shade and pet friendly interior. Two dogs maximum. A pet fee of $200 will be charged.

The word Texas comes from the Caddo Indian word teyshas meaning friend. Fittingly, we are delighted to open this home to new friends. 

You are welcome to make some wonderful memories here!

Interaction with Guests:
We manage several properties and live a few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through your reservation app. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Janet Eby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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Texas Sweet Relax Your Texas
Texas Home Sweet Home: Relax Your Texas Home Alpine
Home Sweet Texas Home Relax in the Spirit of Texas Near Big Bend

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 85 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L., Laredo, Texas US

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
This property was nice and the house was very clean and comfortable. If you’re looking to get away from it all in a remote spot, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bend Trip
We stayed 3 nights while visiting Terlingua & Big Bend. A few minors things to fix around the place and the road to the house is very rough at the end. Overall, it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elwyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the ole Texas feel about it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bi bend visit
Very nice and roomy house in remote location, great for stargazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great visit to Big Bend!
A great stay - everything as advertised!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immersed in the Big Bend Experience
We spent five nights at Texas Home Sweet Home and could not have been more pleased. There are other lodging options nearer or within the park but our experiences with everything from porch sitting and the fire pit to night sky watching and the Terlingua Ranch pool made it worth the drive. We felt like locals instead of tourists. The tips from the host for provisioning the cabin were spot on and the Wi-Fi worked flawlessly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bend Family Trip with Toddler
The house was much bigger than we expected! Great for 2 families or couples since rooms are on opposite sides of the house. The rooms are big and we appreciated the comfortable king size bed. We had plenty of room to have our toddler on his air mattress next to our bed. The fire pit was a huge hit! We spent every night out by it and brought our reclining lounge chairs to enjoy the millions of stars after the fire went out. The road to get to the Texas Home is easy to access and drive on. It’s only a short distance of gravel that any car could handle. The check in process was a breeze. We didn’t see the updated wifi password and had no water when we arrived, but they have a land line with provided phone numbers so we were able to easily call and get both issues resolved immediately. Big Bend Vacation Rentals was wonderful to work with. My only “complaint” is the showers didn’t feel clean which was probably the only thing I really wanted super clean coming in from hiking. Hopefully, they consider this for the future, but it wouldn’t deter me from recommending. Comparable to other places, this home was truly underrated due to its size and the property. We fell in love with it and our toddler loved exploring it. We would definitely book here again! Thanks for a wonderful stay and the unforgettable family memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
House was perfect. Stocked with everything we could need and was very clean. Location had nice views and so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louisa B., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent base for Big Bend exploration
This property was as-advertised, clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Since it is about 30 miles from Terlingua, we headed out early for each day's expeditions, both in the national park and the surrounding areas, and returned in the late afternoons to relax, and enjoy the solitude and gorgeous sunsets while cooking dinner, listening to music, and playing cards. We had good communication with the property managers, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Belia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice clean house. enjoyed our stay
Owner emailed good information. As previous review weeds needs to be trimmed to see if any critters . there is no local TV. take your apple tv if u want to see TV , Watch out for 2 large dogs that live across the street ( they wouldn’t let us out of car till the owner called them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and Cozy
Super clean house! Beautiful night sky views and everything we needed to make our stay a good one! Mattresses extremely comfy and neighborhood is super quiet! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Property was exactly as it appeared inside. Wonderful front porch we enjoyed every morning. Needs a little upkeep but we were here during the off season. Property nice parts awesome. Need to get away from the turbulence of the world. Come here. You are a good distance from what the general public calls civilization for example MacDonalds, cell phone service ( sporadic) there is internet so you won’t die. All in all a wonderful place. Check out Lajitas and both the National and state parks!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Terlingua
It was a lovely stay and the place exceeded our expectations. We loved the view of the sunsets and sunrises over the Chisos mountains and watching the stars at night. It’s very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Texarkana, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bend Vacation Rentals
We enjoyed our stay. The house was just perfect for us and the area was so quiet and peaceful. The stars put on a great show each night.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Art D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!
Our group enjoyed our time at Texas Sweet Texas. We spent most of our time hiking in the Big Bend National Park. It was refreshing to come back, wash the trail dust off, and relax on the comfortable, Texas size furniture. We all slept well!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
Great experience. Been to this area several times - but never rented a house. Having our own, private place to stay made it extra special.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for star gazing!
Loved the lack of light pollution allowing for spectacular views of the stars. Was able to take pictures of the stars, Milky Way, and even some shooting stars with my iphone. Really enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect for two couples. Already planning our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobby T., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote with amazing views
Our stay went well. Property managers/owners very responsive. House is clean and comfortable. It is a very remote location, but also in the middle of all the sights and activities in the area. We had an assume time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pepa's Place
We chose this location because our friend (Jason), who we stayed with was the grandson of the man how built the house. Jason spend a summer down there helping with the construction. We just happened across this listing and decided it was meant to be. Our weekend was spent with wonderful stories of the building process and Pepa (his grandfather). It was a fantastic trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bend Getaway
We really enjoyed the home and property. Saw lots of birds and rabbits - saw deer one evening. The home had everything we needed for our stay - we ate at the house for breakfast and dinner every day and packed lunch for hikes in the parks - both the national and state park. We had the good luck to be there when the cacti were blooming and got to see lots of wildflowers along the Terlingua Ranch Road. Our favorite part of the house was the fossils in the rocks outside. Very peaceful - we'd stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great place. The stars at night are indeed big and bright!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Texas Big Bend Treasure
Clean and just as we expected in VRBO. Enjoyed the location and the quietness. Loved the fossils in front of house on stones. Had everything we needed in kitchen to prepare meals at home. Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

lynne s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Despite having major water issues with the pump system I still gave this property 5 stars because we had such a great time there. Very isolated which I loved , so if you can’t handle a 45 minute drive home once you leave the park this property is not for you. For us it was so worth the drive. Nicely decorated, a fantastic view, stars to die for, and a lovely shaded terrace from which to enjoy the view. Daryl was extremely attentive to our water pump issues which once solved would not stop me recommending this property..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
The house is cozy and well-equipped. Heater in the living room keeps the house warm when the outside temperature is 30 degree. I will definitely recommend this place for a family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and remote
Property is nice, but could use a little updating. It is very remote (13 miles off main road). Very nice views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Lots of birds and some wildlife (mule deer visited almost daily). Very peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed the covered fire pit on the porch. We had a minor inconvenience with running out of water. However, a representative from the management company answered our call on thanksgiving day and walked us through getting it back up and running (property has a sistern and well). Overall the property suited our needs and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020