Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
NZ$271
avg per night

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Terlingua, TX
  • Many Stones
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Big Bend Library
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Santa Elena Canyon
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

Room

  • 37.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
Price is NZ$271 avg per night,

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About the area

Terlingua

Terlingua is home to this guesthouse. Many Stones is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Big Bend Library - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 28 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park - 54 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 71 min drive - 48.7 km

About this property

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette

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 amazing 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 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 Ten Bits Gazette (Room #7) is a very large private hotel room with 2 king beds, full sized couch, air conditioning, gas log fireplace, WIFI, satellite television, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and a large private bath, all in an old Western town setting.
The Ten Bits Gazette (Room #7) 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.

Property manager

Sis
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 36
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette pet-friendly?

Yes, Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette located?

Situated in Terlingua, this guesthouse is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Many Stones and within 20 miles (32 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park and Barton Warnock Visitor Center are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #7 - Ten Bits Gazette Reviews

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. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe E.

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

Wonderful Views

Awesome home base for Big Bend visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peyton M.

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

Amazing place to stay!

My friends and I needed a weekend getaway to celebrate a birthday, and this was the perfect spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Big Bend National Park

Nice place to stay, would recommend it. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

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

great stay

Beautiful surroundings and clean rooms and kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel B.

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

So peaceful and well appointed.

Love view, quiet and the night sky was amazing. Everything we needed was available. This is our second stay and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Menomonie

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

Beautifully remote

The Ten Bits Ranch was a perfect spot for our family. It had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable. It was clean, quiet and remote. The shared kitchen and breakfast was a great perk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Great View

Great view, great location, relaxed and comfortable. The only issue that we had was the shower drain didn’t work as well as it should. They attempted to fix it right away. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berri P.

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

Great time at Ten Bits Ranch!

First time in the Big Bend area was an experience. We enjoyed staying at the ranch, it was very unique and special. We had everything we needed, would recommend others to stay there. Comfortable beds, hot showers, big skies and lots of stars were just a few of the things one can enjoy while at the ranch. We hiked around the property with our dog, and spent some time at the shooting range. Thank you Sis for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

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

Incredible

The pictures of this place don’t do it justice. This facility and room were incredibly clean, updated, and had everything you could need. Incredible value for the quality and views!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Private themed property in the hills of Terlingua

Very nice private property. Beautiful night skies. They have really done a nice job to make this off the grid property. Cantina is very convenient and well stocked for continental breakfast. Had a problem with the heat pump the first night and Cowboy came over and corrected the problem. Very responsive. Really enjoyed our stay there. Would stay there again if come back to Terlingua
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Taylor F.

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

Not Clean/ Or Well Kept- But Beautiful Location

The host was lovely to cancel my stay when I let her know the property was not in good working order. It was dirty, not well kept, broken furniture, dirty fridge, etc. I appreciate the refund..... The shower smelled so badly and flooded the entire bathroom. The views are gorgeous and the location is great and would absolutely stay if the property had been clean and well kept. I appreciate the host for the refund. She was very nice and responded quickly thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel M.

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

Love this place!

Definitely want to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Amazing

Best place to stay while visiting Big Bend period!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

AManda O.

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

Ten Bits Ranch

We had a wonderful stay at the ranch! Such a unique experience. A well kept ranch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great Location and Facilities

My Husband and I wanted a quiet place to use as a basecamp between Big Bend and Davis Mountains. The rooms and shared kitchen facilities were great! I was able to do some dark sky photography as well as exploring the other parts of the ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

The stars at night burn big and bright...

I 100% would stay at this this place again. We stayed in #7 . The view sad to die for both day and night! The shared cantina was fantastic. Though it was shared we never really saw anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERRI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I wasn't sure how comfortable I would be off grid despite all of the comforts of the cabins. The owners did a great job of preparing me and providing instructions. I was really grateful that there was a land line phone in the cantina, since there was no cell service. Also took advantage of their dining recommendations. The room AC was cool, the shower was hot. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great basecamp

Had a great time at the Ten Bits Ranch. Great views out the back porch, comfortable accommodations, nice to have the cantina for coffee/quick snacks, and enjoyed the fire pit one night. Good location to serve as a basecamp for exploring the area and park too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Big Bend is out in the middle of nowhere and people that plan to go there need to realize that. That being said, Ten Bits was a great place to stay and offered all amenities necessary for short stays. The rooms are clean with Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and amazing views! My only complaint Is that the beds are a little firmer than I would have liked. Other than that, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr ruhig und sehr abgeschieden mitten in der Wüste. Alle Einrichtungen wie Strom, Wasser, Klimaanlage und Internet funktionierten tadellos, wenn man in Betracht zieht, dass die Ten Bits Ranch keinerlei Netzanschluß hat und völlig autark ist. Nicht so schön war, dass die Ten Bits Ranch im Moment eine Baustelle ist, weil neue Häuser hinzugefügt werden, allerdings gab es deswegen keinen Lärm frühmorgens oder später am nachmittag.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayri A.

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

Perfect bing bend experience

It is a nice Wild West themed location in the middle of awesome scenes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Ten Bits Ranch

This was the second time we've stayed here. We've really enjoyed it both times. Cowboy and Sis have done a great job with the ranch. Highly recommend it if you're planning to spend time in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great experience!!

We really enjoyed our stay at Ten Bits Ranch (we stayed in Room 7). From the rocking chairs on the front porch with a stunning western view, to the spacious and well appointed room (very comfortable bed!), large bathroom with rain head shower, convenient Keurig coffee and mini-frig we had everything we needed or wanted. The Cantina was a great plus- we had breakfast there each morning and enjoyed mingling with other guests. The location is so serene- well worth the 20 minute drive past Terlingua when coming from the park. We opted to make our own dinner at the ranch after jostling with the crowds in Terlingua our first evening. The sunsets and star gazing were stunning. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Beautiful area

You do have to travel down a gravel road but it’s so much better staying off the main highway a little bit than other places in Terlingua which are basically right on the highway. My husband and son even spent a day hiking around the property. The two king beds were great. Could have used a bit more storage/table top surface but otherwise very clean and very spacious. And the stars at night were fantastic. With the added plus of no highway noise. The separate cantina area that is shared with the other guests is very clean and has everything one needs to cook a meal. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Great home base to visit Big Bend!

The room and property were just right for our first time visiting the Big Bend area! Room was spacious and clean and the view off the front porch was amazing. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022