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Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery)

Hotel in Terlingua with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
AU$289
avg per night

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Santa Elena Canyon
  • Place, Many Stones
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪24 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
The current price is AU$289
avg per night

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About the area

Terlingua

Terlingua is home to this hotel. 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 - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Big Bend Library - 23 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 24 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 28 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 56.6 km

About this property

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery)

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 Rio Aviation scenic flights, Big Bend rafting companies, Big Bend Stables horseback riding and the local bars & restaurants like the Starlight, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Longdraw Pizza, 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 Texas Hattery (Room #6) 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 Texas Hattery (Room #6) 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 right outside the Texas Hattery (Room #6). 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.

Built in 2020, the Texas Hattery (Room #6) is a highly engineered, high efficiency desert oasis with 14-inch-thick insulated reinforced concrete walls, geothermal heating and cooling in the floor, 8.5 inches of closed cell foam ceiling insulation (like a Yeti cooler) and 100% self-generated solar power. The Texas Hattery (Room #6) is nearly twice the size of a standard hotel room yet due to efficient construction the room uses only one quarter of the electric power of a normal room.

Enjoy some of the best star and mountain views in Big Bend all while staying in a real West Texas off grid setting.

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
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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
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 #6 (Texas Hattery) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery)?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery) on 12 Dec 2025 start from AU$361.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery) located?

Situated in Terlingua, this hotel 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 Starlight Theatre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #6 (Texas Hattery) Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view from the hattery room was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

Repeat stay

We stayed last yr the same time. This yr a bit colder and snow! We did leabe a day early but still had an amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheri r.

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

Big Bend Adventure

Enjoyed our stay so much! Loved the ranch and the room. Really appreciated the great communication through email and text. The information regarding directions was very helpful. Especially liked the cantina. Had such a warm feeling to it. We cooked both nights of our stay I would recommend to anyone traveling to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Ten Bits Stay

The Ten Bits Ranch was so fun. Each of the places was named after a building in an old western town. It was very comfortable and plenty of space for all 4 of us. The location was beautiful and far enough out you could see a million stars. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were very large and nice for the 4 of us. It was clean, could use some paint on walls. Breakfast was hardly continental even. The water was really hot and would not get cool which following a hot day at Big bend would have been nice. It was even a bit too hot for the toddler to shower. The beds were nice, firm and big, how i like them. I know some do like them much softer than i do tho. Overall pk. My main complaint was the road going into the ranch. We werent warned about it until after booking it. They said if it rains, it is frequently impassable and you would get stuck. We had a 4x4 truck and had no trouble going in, it was dry, but were bounced around doing well under 8mph at times. If I had a car, i wouldnt have been comfortable at all.driving it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay! I particularly enjoyed scrambling over the rocky hills and exploring the creekbed for interesting geology.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Pet and family friendly. We traveled with our dog and two kids (8 & 6 y/o). The room was clean and comfortable. The grounds were immaculate. We enjoyed the community fridge and continental breakfast - one less meal to plan. It was very close to Big Bend National Park and Terlingua. We would stay here again! Pictures are from a short trail next to the campsites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden C.

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

Great stay for post Big Bend!

Awesome place, love the theme and the distance from town. Great views and perfect stars. Also appreciated the community kitchen area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Great stay. Great location

We loved our stay at Ten Bits and plan to stay again. The views were beautiful! The property was full of charm, like an old western. Our room was spacious and comfortable and the patio had rocking chairs where we enjoyed watching the sunsets. We used the fire pit to make s’mores and used the shared kitchen to grab a snack. This property is also only about a 20-25 minute drive to the entrance of Big Bend where we spent the majority of our time. Not to mention Ghost Town where we enjoyed a great breakfast, shopping and history… Lajitas where we had some great pizza with a hometown atmosphere. Sis was great to communicate with during our stay. She was very helpful and easy to talk to whenever needed. Thank you, again, for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nickey b.

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

Desert Bliss

A great place to stay housing was nice very comfortable. Everything was there as described went rock hunting and to the Apache cave which was really neat. It was right there on the premises. Lotta history from that area. If and when we go back we will want to stay at 10 bits Ranch again or we won’t go
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis C.

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

Enjoyable

No hair dryers
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete N.

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

Great place to stay with fantastic views

Everything was as advertised. The mile+ long driveway was in rough shape due to the heavy rain but the view was definitely worth it! The rooms, AC, and showers were a welcome relief after several days of camping. I'd definitely recommend this place and would stay again. Note: Don't rely on the continental breakfast. I understand the host is going above and beyond in this regard but we found it to be lacking. It would probably best to bring your own breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie K.

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

Great Place!

This was the perfect place to stay! Amazing views, comfy cabins and a full size kitchen. We have a large family so this was amazing. “Camping” made easy. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuyan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scenery,beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Angela B., Wimberley, Texas

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

Trip to Terlingua

All in all it was a great get away for a few days! The Ranch itself is in a beautiful setting ~ loved sitting outside just enjoying the beautiful areas. Clean cabin beds a bit hard but ok… Only comment that I think is a negative is the fact that “Breakfast is included “. The only thing that was available were bagels and breakfast bars coffee and juice. Other than that we enjoyed the Ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

Adorable!

We stayed at Ten Bits Ranch with myself, my husband, dog and two kids (8 and 12), and we loved it! The property was as described, and more. The ranch was very conveniently located not too far from the town of Terlingua and Big Bend, yet felt so secluded, quiet and peaceful. The themed buildings gave a village vibe and the community kitchen area was well stocked with more than we expected and was centrally located. Our room was clean, furnished well, and the shower was super hot, which was great after a long day hiking. We loved sitting on the porch and looking at the starts and night and watching the sun rise in the mornings with nothing but the sounds of crickets. Wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

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

Excellent

Ten Bits was the best place to stay while visiting Big Bend plus it is a great place itself as a place to explore and to enjoy the beautiful landscape and serene outdoors. We loved the hiking, star gazing, s’more making, everything-It was perfect. But listen to the owners when they warn you to stay off the roads if you don’t have AWD or 4x4. It gets bad when it rains. The set up like an old western town is so cute and it was just a joy to stay here!! The owners communicated with me very well!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Austin, TX

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

Off the grid

Such a wonderful place in the desert mountain. Not your average VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great getaway

Just what we were looking for. Something very unique and off the grid. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Katy

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

Scenic Secluded Sustainable Sanctuary

Wonderful, extremely private accommodations with breathtaking 360 degree views. Each casita is designed as a particular building from the Old West. We stayed in The Texas Hattery (#6). In the back was a firepit overlooking a canyon and a beautiful dome-shaped mountain. There is a cantina 50 yds away that has a full sized kitchen and tables with shared refrigerators and self-serve food items, coffee, juices, water, milk, etc. It appears some new casitas are being constructed - I hope management will be able to keep the private feel of the property. To get to Ten Bits Ranch, you'll take a 2 mile drive down an unpaved road, and over some good sized stones so I'd recommend an SUV for full enjoyment of the ride. One of our favorite places to stay in the Big Bend area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

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

Best place on our entire trip

We book the hattery on a whim while planning our trip to Big Bend and wished we had been able to stay longer. The village is soo cute and the landscape is amazing!! Being able to explore cliff dwellings is something we’ll never forget!! I have never seen soo many stars before! It had rained the day we arrived so the drive in was a little sketchy but no problems when we left. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

3rd year staying

3rd year staying at Ten Bits. Can't beat the ease of check in and the location and views. Stayed in one of the new buildings the hattery. Fantastic room and great amenities. And the couch in there was very comfortable to sit after a long day in Big Bend. Cantina was great was nice to have a grilling area to cook some fat T-bones for Mother's day. I highly recommend Ten Bits and do to everyone i know that will be staying in the area. Will be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby And John N.

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

Spectacular Views

Had great views of Hen Egg Mtn, brilliant sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

kathleen b.

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

Nice place but not what we expected

The two mile drive down the unpaved road to Ten Bits is pretty rough to navigate. The scenery around the ranch is beautiful. We stayed in the Hattery and it was bigger than the pictures and very nice. The room was clean and they provide drinking water and a Keurig was in the room for coffee. If you drink a lot of coffee I would suggest bringing extra pods. Guests are provided a list of places to eat, but some of those places have closed. I also wish information had been provided on the logistics of how to get into the Starlite theater to eat. We found out you have to get there 45 minutes before it opens and wait in line. If you go after 5:30 you probably won’t get in. It was our anniversary and we were very disappointed at the limited choices to eat. The Barbecue place was packed and we couldn’t get in there either. If you bring food you can cook it in the kitchen at the ranch. But you have to take turns with other guests. Ten Bits is very close to one of the Big Bend entrances which was nice. Ten Bits is the nicest place to stay if you are planning a trip to Big Bend and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Best Big Bend Experience

Amazing guest ranch modeled after old west town. Darkest night sky I have ever seen. Milky Way was clearly visible. Sunrise/sunsets were all outstanding. The setting is amongst volcanic spires & sandstone cliffs with a view of Hen Egg Mountain. The amenities were better than expected for off grid guest rooms with plenty of toiletries & towels as well as bottled water. This was much better than our last stay in Chisos Basin years ago. Secluded, quiet & secure plus dog friendly. We did not make use of the Cantina but it looked well equipped for making great meals if you bring food. We brought our own breakfasts & ate picnic lunches in BBNP & dinners before returning in the evenings. It was so relaxing; I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022