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Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop)

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Terlingua, Texas
  • Big Bend Library
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Many Stones
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Santa Elena Canyon
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop)

Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park area lodging with a unique West Texas old town experience.
Ten Bits Ranch has some of the most beautiful views in the Big Bend region of Texas.
The rugged off grid Ten Bits Ranch site was chosen for its breathtaking views of the dark sky stars, red craggy rocks and the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the surrounding mountains.
Guests of Ten Bits Ranch may hike and explore over 550 private acres of Ten Bits Ranch land at their leisure. Ten Bits Ranch is your own personal National Park without all the rules and restrictions of hiking the public land.
Guests may have a complimentary self-serve continental breakfast or prepare your own meal 24/7 in the full guest kitchen and dining area in the shared Cantina space.
Ten Bits Ranch is just (20) minutes from the Big Bend National Park entrance and (20) minutes from the historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Ten Bits Ranch is (20) minutes from local activities like the Big Bend rafting companies, Big Bend Stables horseback riding and the local bars & restaurants like the famous La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, Longdraw Pizza, Starlight Theatre, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Chili Pepper Cafe and High Sierra Bar & Grill.
Ten Bits Ranch is (35) minutes from the Big Bend Ranch State Park and the beautiful Lajitas Golf Resort.
Ten Bits Ranch has everything that you need to be comfortable (WiFi, AC, gas & electric heat, satellite television). The entire property is off grid and powered by the one of the largest (57.6 kW) privately owned solar power systems in Texas.
Experience REAL West Texas off grid living in the Big Bend region with your own off grid oasis and 550-acre private park.
Hike and explore right outside your room without the rules and limitations of the public parks. Hike with your pet, bring your ATV or motorcycle, build a fire, visit our shooting range, hike to the Apache Indian Cave or just have a drink, smoke a cigar or read a book on the porch or by the firepit and look at the beautiful mountains on the hotel property. Let the hundreds of acres and nearly complete freedom create a unique Big Bend experience.
Ten Bits Ranch has some of the best views of the famous Big Bend stars. Since Ten Bits Ranch is completely off grid and located on 550 private acres, there are no neighbors and no ground lights to obscure the perfectly dark night sky.
The amazing solitude is extremely quiet and peaceful day or night. If you come to Ten Bits Ranch when the moon cycle is dark, after 20 minutes (for your eyes to adjust), the stars will appear to surround you like a blanket. Be sure to watch for shooting stars. There is a shooting star in view at Ten Bits Ranch almost every week. Ten Bits Ranch offers a truly private, unique, off grid, dark sky star gazing experience that few people have the opportunity to see in person. The craggy Chimney Rock Mountain blocks out a beautiful black jagged silhouette in the blanket of stars.
Well-behaved pets (and well-behaved people) are welcome at Ten Bits Ranch. Hike and explore at your leisure with both your 2 and 4 legged friends.
Thank you for considering Ten Bits Ranch for your Big Bend Adventure. Wherever you choose to stay, the Big Bend area is a wild, unique and a truly beautiful place that is well worth the trip.
Don’t just take our word for it, see what previous guests are saying in our reviews.

The Gun Shop (Room #3) is a private hotel room with 1 queen bed, air conditioning, gas log fireplace, WIFI, satellite television, mini refrigerator, microwave and a private bath, all in an old Western town setting.
The Ten Bits Ranch Gun Shop (Room #3) is part of an old West town themed setting. There is a Bank, Schoolhouse, Gun Shop, General Store, Steakhouse, Hattery, Gazette, Courthouse, Saloon, Hotel, Barber Shop, Saddle shop and Jail.
There are several shared fire pits on Ten Bits Ranch, including one near the Gun Shop (Room #3). There is a guest shared Cantina dining area with a full kitchen for your use. You may save a significant amount of time and money while in Big Bend by preparing your own meals in the shared Cantina kitchen.
Enjoy some of the best star and mountain views in Big Bend all while staying in a real West Texas off grid setting.

***Please note: This room was upgraded in 2023 and now has 1 KING sized bed***

Property manager

Sis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Terlingua

Terlingua is home to this cabin. Homer Wilson Ranch is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.
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Terlingua, Texas

What's nearby

  • Big Bend Library - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Many Stones - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Mesa de Anguilla - 51 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 54 min drive - 34.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Terlingua ghost town Starlight theater - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪High Sierra Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Milagro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Long Draw Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #3 (The Gun Shop) located?

Situated in Terlingua, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Bend Library, Many Stones and Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park and Barton Warnock Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We had a blast in this little cabin. It was awesome! The decor was spot on. Made us feel at home. We will stay again and bring friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Bend Vacation

Loved the location and being away from all the city lights. It is in a beautiful place with all the rock formations all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Overnight

We stayed in the Guns cabin. The place was roomy for the 2 of us. The directions provided were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

We had a great stay here. The themed rooms were quaint - we stayed in the Gun Shop. Qe enjoyed being able to make breakfast in the Cantina. The night sky was amazing! We enjoyed having
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such fun

Everything was just as represented and we loved it all! Will come again sometime and bring friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place and Experience

The ranch was very private and such a fun experience! I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gun Shop

Loved having a fireplace in our room!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanctuary from the cold

I booked this property last minute due to winter weather and I wish I could have stayed longer! The ranch was beautiful and close to Terlingua and the National Park. Super clean and it looked like an amazing spot for a group stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Experience

Our Stay at Ten Bits was great. The room was comfortable and clean, the group use Cantina was a social interaction spot and that added a lot to the experience. Some of the cooking utensils and ranges are in need of minor upgrades but otherwise, it was a very functional kitchen. We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Crazy cool place and great location. Spectacular beauty everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly Michele B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful setting in the desert!

We only stayed one night. We came in when it was dark and left to head to Big Bend at first light. We didn’t utilize all the amenities on offer. I can say that I loved the rustic western town theme of this ranch. It was very quiet and dark which just added to the rustic feel. My only complaint, and not really sure if I can call it that due to the setting, was that the room was really dusty. We dropped a suitcase on the rug and it poofed up with dirt. You could feel the dirt on the floors. Now again, I’m not sure how you avoid this given the dirt roads and desert setting but the dust was caked on all the fixtures pretty heavily. Other than that, the stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neville P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ranch stay

Amazing scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for exploring, we’d come back again

The Ranch was remote but not that far off the paved road and about 17 miles from the entrance to Big Bend National Park. The road was a dusty gravel road. Aside from one spot where the water runs over the road (if it ever rains), it wasn’t a bad road. Our Mazda CX5 made it with no issues. The bed in the room was comfortable, but wished the room had a comfortable loveseat instead of the rocking chairs which weren’t very comfortable at the end of a long day. We had plenty of towels and hot water. The air conditioner worked well despite the heat. No hair dryer in room. The room was a bit dusty but expected that given the roads and dry conditions. The ranch supplied cooled water for drinking and the cantina was reasonably well equipped for cooking. We enjoyed the bagels for breakfast and there was an assortment of 4 different cereals. One negative, we had a bit of trouble figuring out the stoves. We couldn’t adjust the flame on one. No matter what we did, it was the same…about medium? The other stove had two burners out of six which worked reliably. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, not for me

I wish I would’ve known more about exact location and conditions. Too isolated, not somebody to rely on in property for any emergencies, no phone coverage unless you connect to internet. It’s just me, I don’t like to sleep in the middle of the desert , isolated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Totally off the beaten path but worth it. Great little cabins setup like an old west town. Nestled in the mountains north of terlingua, complete with a shared use kitchen and dining area. Outside you are surrounded by mountains and the sunset was amazing. Truly a dark sky property the stars where truly amazing. We sat around the fire pits and met new folks as well. Awesome place. Just remember to bring your own chow and firewood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Nice location, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had an amazing time. The stars where so bright. We'll be back in the winter
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abel Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

My husband and I loved the theme of the room and the view from our place (we stayed in Guns)! The only downside was that there was moldy muffins in the cantina, but we didn’t eat there other than that so it was fine. Also a heads up that it’s about a ten minute drive on a dirt/gravel road so if you have a sedan like we do, you’ll have to drive slowly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

We had a great time at this property! The location and feel was exactly what we needed for a weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is very special, just off the main highway, you feel like you have gone back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

1 day stay

Good concept for property. Mattresses uncomfortable. Shooting range noted in description not easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique!

Staying at the “Gun Shop” was a fun and enjoyable experience. We liked the laid back atmosphere of the cantina, where guests could make their own meals and share experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sis

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Fell in love with the freedom, open spaces and beautiful views on a visit to Big Bend...never left.

Why they chose this property

Location, location...perfect night sky viewing, craggy red rocks and mountains surround the guest rooms.

What makes this property unique

550 Private acres to hike & explore. Completely off grid property (100% solar powered) with almost no ground lights and some of the darkest skies in the Big Bend Region. On low moon (dark) sky nights, the stars will surround you like a blanket.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests