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ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Alpine, TX
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Library
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Alpine

At ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~, you'll be 29.2 km (18.1 mi) from Many Stones and 36.2 km (22.5 mi) from Big Bend Library.

What's nearby

  • Many Stones - 48 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Big Bend Library - 54 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 56 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 59 min drive - 52.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~

ALMA RANCH is a unique property, located on Terilingua Ranch, 4 miles from the Terlingua Ranch Lodge, The Bad Rabbit Cafe and the swimming pool, available to you. This trailer has all the cmforts of home, with electricity, AC/heat and a septic system (which means flushable toilets). The kitchen is fully stocked, including a full size refridgerator, stove, microwave and coffee maker. We provide some drinkung water to get you started and coffee. It is nestled in the mountains and provides view as far as the eye can see. The night sky is amazing. Stars forever. There are two trailers on the property, ALMA 1 and ALMA 2 if you have a larger party, we can propbably accomodate you with both trailers!

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Exterior
Big Bend Station
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  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 272 reviews
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Alpine

Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Private vacation home

Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Private vacation home Alpine

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~?

No, ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~ does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~?

No, pets are not allowed.

ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~ Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Homely RV...beautiful place... Rat droppings in the kitchen and all had to be careful...washed all our dishes thoroughly always..also in the bedroom area... Overall nice RV...Wilma was very informative
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shari

Disliked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at Alma Ranch over Thanksgiving week. The bed was comfortable. This RV is nothing fancy, but it is workable. The desert views are lovely! There was only a thin blanket on the bed, with two small blankets to add, but since we had our daughter sleeping on the little futon, she needed those. Nighttime temperatures dropped into the 40s, so we were all cold. Bring blankets! There is one space heater, which was great for the bedroom, but left our daughter without a heat source. My husband tried turning on the heat on the thermostat, but the noise from the unit or generator was unbearable! There were three bath towels and washcloths, but only one hand towel. The dishes were not washed well by the last visitors. The owners provided one gallon of drinking water. We used 7 gallons for the three of us over our 4-day visit. There is a large saucepan, but the small saucepan was once upon a time non-stick, so I didn't want to use it in case more bits of coating would end up in our food. I was able to make-do. The cleanliness issues included the floor being in need of a good mopping. I recognize that mice are going to be a problem out in a remote area like that. I did see old mouse droppings on the kitchen window sill and one morning I saw fresh droppings on the counter and in a clean paper bowl that I had left on the counter. Not the property owner's fault. Just letting y'all know what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most beautiful night sky

It was very smooth and exactly as advertised. A/C was working really well. Has a nice 1 person shower and bathroom. Has running water, but on catchment system so encouraged appropriate water conservation. Overall Wilma was great, very communicative and helpful. We had no issues. The only minor thing was VRBO sent a message with an access code, but in reality it was the code Wilma sent in direct message that was what we needed to unlock the door. Not her fault, just a touch confusing. Overall highly recommend, and a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

To get away

Nice place to get away on a anniversary. I was away from everything nice a quiet .an.everything work
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gusztav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique experience to sleep in a caravan under a million stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Desert View!

We stayed here three nights while exploring Big Bend National Park and loved the desert panorama, the exquisite views of the night sky, and a quiet place to sleep. Wilma is an amazing host and replied quickly to all of our communication. A great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was beautiful. Would have been help to have directions for stove etc
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The trailer was very comfortable and spacious. Perfect place to end a day of hiking!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Isolation at its finest

If you want peace and quiet, this is the spot for you. Almost 360 degrees of amazing views, not another light visible at night for at least ten miles, just you and the desert. Advice to anyone staying here; buy groceries in Alpine before heading here, bring your own entertainment, and be accustomed to what an RV/Camper is like. Yes, it can smell like sewage there in the morning and at night. However, you are in the middle of the desert and running water is a scarce commodity. Most places use a catchment system or composting for waste. It’s just how it is and will be. The RV is clean though and the smell is mostly noticeable outside. Also, the description of the TV and DVD player is still accurate two years later, which is a disappointment. The DVDs are scratched, the player is so old I’m not sure if it really works. So bring an HDMI cable and you can connect your laptop to the TV. To be honest, I’m kind of glad it didn’t work because we spent even more time admiring the beauty of Big Bend and having great conversation.The Wi-Fi is surprisingly great, seriously an A+ rating for that. Also, for anyone complaining about driving to “anything to do in Big Bend”…that’s true no matter where you stay in Terlingua. It’s true no matter where you want to go anywhere out there. You are going to spend a lot of time driving anywhere. Chill out, enjoy the view while you drive. I’d probably give this 4.5 stars as a true score. We would 100% stay again, even if the DVD player still doesn’t work. You honestly don’t need it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

We enjoyed our stay. The camper was clean and very quiet. We were a bit surprised at how far it was from Terlingua. Thank you..............
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Changru T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful host

Clean mobile home and super nice host!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reasonable accommodations for Big Bend area

Property is off a main road and easy to access. We liked that we had a stove and full size refrigerator. The property and trailer was clean We enjoyed our stay. The only problem we had is that the toilet stopped up the last evening we were there. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for hiking in Big Bend

This simple property was a great home base for our trip to Big Bend! Directions made it easy enough to find. All of the visitors centers were within 1.5 hours (Chisos was ~1 hr 10 min). The stars were AMAZING. We were a little chilly at night, would recommend bringing extra blankets!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephen G., Arvada

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

I can't recommend this property. Trash laying on the ground right outside the door. Smell of sewage when outside and entrance steps so deteriorated I was concerned about falling through. The description said there were DVDs and a player for movie viewing, however the description failed to say the DVDs are so scratched they don't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Nhue H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Big bend

The bathroom had a horrible smell and I had to leave after 1 night
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alma Ranch Review

The trailer's surroundings were beautiful, a great spot for star gazing and watching the sunset and for getting a feel for west Texas. The place was very clean and the living space felt roomy. Internet speed was surprisingly good. The website indicated the location was 16 miles from Chisos Lodge, but it was in reality a 75 minute drive. There was a strong sewage odor in the trailer when we arrived that got worse the second day. Fortunately when we contacted Wilma, she had her manager come out to flush the system and that took care of the smell. We were grateful for her responsiveness, but the odor the first 2 days definitely detracted from our overall impression of the place. The trailer had a few deferred maintenance issues that we shared with Wilma, so hopefully they will be addressed for future renters.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kent J.

Liked: Cleanliness

sort of near Big Bend

Very comfortable for two people. It is a trailer, not a hotel room. Bathroom fixtures, etc reflect this. Not quite leveled. It is a 45 minute drive to Study Butte (Terlingua), and another 40 minutes or so to park headquarters. Power went out a couple of times in the entire region, so no fault to the property on that one.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, scenic location

Trailer was clean and well-kept. Perfect size for a single traveler looking for a little bit of isolation. Easy to find location, even being off the main road. Awesome scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Crosby

Liked: Cleanliness

GET AWAY

There were a couple of events due to the unusual weather, but the owner helped with that the best that she could.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote Desert Setting; Dark Skies Bright Stars

Comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen, quiet, great views across the desert. RV was clean and had all the necessities. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private hideaway!

We loved staying here. It’s so isolated which we loved but just a few miles from the Terlingua Ranch restaurant, Bad Rabbit. We were lucky enough to get almost a foot of snow while there! It’s a bit of a drive to the park but Alma Ranch itself has beautiful Mountain View’s too. We enjoyed the scenic drive to and from Big Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Joel, Rockport TX

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept rv with all the necessities in an isolated area. Very nice for star gazing. About 1 hr to Big Bend entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and quiet

We really liked having this place to come back to after long days of hiking. Very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

ALMA RANCH 1- SOUL OF THE DESERT

Great Stay. A couple of small issues but, they were resolved right away. Host was very responsive and check in was a breeze. As others had mentioned the DVD player not working but, we had great WIFI and when not out exploring we used our laptop. If you enjoy star gazing this is the place for you. It is a little further to Big Bend than I expected but close to Terlingua and the Rio Grande. DO NOT use gps to get there. Use the directions that are emailed to you. Also there is a great app called "Just Ahead" that we used in Big Bend National Park that I highly reccomdend. Also, Stock up on groceries before you get to Terlingua. Not a lot of choices to shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Video problem.

The DVR is basically useless. It will work for 5 min, then freeze for 3 min then work for short time, repeating the process thru a movie. TV monitor ok and WIFI good. Lost electricity for several hours, need a phone number available. No ck in process. No ability to contact property mgr without internet. ,