Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #1 (The Bank) - Terlingua

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 430 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Breakfast included

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Terlingua, TX

Many Stones19 min drive
Big Bend National Park28 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon71 min drive
Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

About this property

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #1 (The Bank)

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, 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 Bank (Room #1) is a private hotel room with 2 king beds, 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 Bank (Room #1) 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 Bank (Room #1). 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 has been upgraded and now has 2 KING sized beds***

Property manager

Sis

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Terlingua

This cabin is located in Terlingua. While the natural beauty of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mesa de Anguilla.

Terlingua, TX

What's nearby

Many Stones - 19 min drive
Big Bend National Park - 28 min drive
Big Bend Ranch State Park - 54 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon - 71 min drive
Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 72 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #1 (The Bank) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Tim S.

2 May 2024

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

Cool concept

Pros off the grid, remote location, well-stocked and well-maintained common cantina/kitchen area for all guests (really enjoyed meeting and visiting with the other guests while at the cantina); great views of the desert mountains, beautiful night sky. Beds were very new and super comfy. Cons no cell service (duh, it's remote), several wifi networks but ONLY one provided internet access and had to log on unsuccessfully to the others before finding it and then drop when you walked out of range, possibly due to data usage maxed out by guests streaming video even though we were warned not to. After several hours of running AC the first day, room was still like an oven, air filter was completely clogged, cleaned it and things cooled off. Guest shouldn't have to do maintenance. Nowhere to put your stuff in the room (if you bring more than 1 suitcase like hikers do). Cobwebs everywhere in the room. It's a desert, I get it, but for the love housekeeping should do some house keeping. Shower was disgusting, mildew all over. Towels were white but some were brown-stained, I'm sure washed thoroughly but use some bleach or cycle them out when they get that way. Thin walls and noisy neighbors on the backside of our annex - really sucked (both hearing impaired), they left their porch light on at night which ruined looking at stars unless you wanted to hike away. Couldn't change our door code (0123 is not secure), probably all the same. Honestly minor complaints, but gotta be honest.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan S.

20 Apr 2024

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

Memorable Stay in Terlingua

We enjoyed our stay at Ten Bits in the Bank! The property is beautiful and they have created a charming little town with a dramatic Big Bend backdrop. The county road was accessible, but be prepared to go slow and get dusty. Communication and check-in was good, accommodations perfectly comfortable. Definitely recommend and would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

26 Mar 2024

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

Cute place to stay

We were only able to enjoy the place to sleep so for us it was expensive place to sleep but other than that if you have more time to rest this place is really great and you will feel like you got your money's worth. The community kitchen and space was really cool too.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack M., Idaho Falls

27 Feb 2024

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

Ten Bits Stay over

Overall Ten Bits is a very good place to stay, very quiet, off the grid, and beautiful surrounding area. The rooms are rustic but more than adequate, as was the Wi-Fi. The cantina refrigerators were less than stellar with quite a bit of what appeared to be old food left by customers. We did not use it but it was readily available. We had a change of plans and had to leave a day early but would stay there again if in the area. The newer units have AC but the unit we stayed in did no have any. Just beware if this if booking in warmer weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mayumi

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sis

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 night skies in the Big Bend Region. On low moon (dark sky) nights, the stars will surround you like a blanket.