Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #8 - The Courthouse - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

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Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

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Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

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Terlingua, TX

Many Stones
19 min drive
Big Bend National Park
28 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon
71 min drive

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #8 - The Courthouse

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, StarlightTheatre, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Chili Pepper Cafe and High Sierra Bar & Grill.
Ten Bits Ranch is (25) 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 Courthouse (Room #8) 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 Ranch Courthouse (Room #8) 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 Courthouse (Room #8). 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 Ten Bits Ranch Courthouse (Room #8) 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 Courthouse (Room #8) 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 stars and mountain views in Big Bend all while staying in a real West Texas off grid setting.

At this cabin, you'll find features like free breakfast. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cabin.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace, and TV
Free breakfast offered
10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Many Stones and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Big Bend Library

Free breakfast is served.

This Terlingua cabin is smoke free.

Guests are served free breakfast.

Property manager

Sis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Maximum 4 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Room #8 - Courthouse Terlingua

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Room #8 - Courthouse Private vacation home

Room #8 - Courthouse Private vacation home Terlingua

Big Bend Lodging at Ten Bits Ranch | Room #8 - The Courthouse Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne Y.

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A dream experience

This property was gorgeous! I worried we would be “roughing it” here but that wasn’t the case at all. It was clean and welcoming with satellite TV, cool AC and comfortable bedding. Plus a nice bathroom which is important. The view out the front porch can’t be beat! I love that they are dog friendly as we were traveling with our police dog. This was a quiet property and the other guests were all friendly. I hope to come back here one day soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Star gazing

Fantastic stay at ten bits!! Lots of exploring and stargazing. Stayed in the courthouse! Bed was amazingly comfortable!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and friendly

The setting is gorgeous, the managers are very proactive in communicating and it is just as described. It was so quiet, the night sky was fabulous and the communal kitchen added just the right touch of camaraderie to a quiet desert getaway. Totally charming.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri H., Boonville, IN

5 Apr 2024

Nice location but could use a deep cleaning.

Loved the location and the night sky viewing. Big beds were awesome too. However, the place could use a deep cleaning. Floors were still quite sandy/dirty. Shower was not as clean as it should have been and the shower head should be de-scaled or replaced so water flow is not wonky or restricted so much.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anna C., Dallas, USA

15 Feb 2024

Wonderful trip to Big Bend

Ten Bits Ranch was a great place to stay to visit Big Bend. It was perhaps slightly further away from Terlingua than we thought, but it worked fine. The ‘cantina’ where we had breakfast was a great way to meet other guests, and the kids loved stargazing near the fire pit. My only criticism is that our room needed to have been aired before we arrived. It is built of concrete which smelled unpleasant and there was a layer of dust on everything. This was a real shame as the location was wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful location

The first thing we noticed when we arrived was the surrounding peaks. It was like we were in the park. We drove down North County Rd and saw up close formations that we did not see in the national park. Our room was very comfortable. The one thing that suprised us was that the water on the ranch is not drinkable. The owners proved plenty of water for everyone. We enjoyed going to the central kitchen and dining building. It gave us a chance to visit with others and shared what was seen at the national and state park. There was plenty of refrigerator space for our food. They provided a variety of choices for breakfast and had lots of spices on hand to cook with. The staff is not on sight but they were easy to reach and very helpful. If you had any questions about your cabin or where to go in town they were available to help you.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlie S.

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Reconnecting with Terlingua

Amazing views and at home feel. This a wonderful place to get away from it all, off the grid. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great place to stay reserved three days and decided to stay two more we liked it so much..great sunsets and the stars are magnificent..

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackson A.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible star viewing

The property was very nice and put together well. The location is a bit remote so make sure to bring your own drinks and snacks but otherwise it is an amazing location with great facilities. Check in and out was seamless.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

9 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We really enjoyed the secluded setting, surrounded by hills and mountains. Very quiet and peaceful. Room was perfect with a thermostat-controlled gas fireplace and comfortable beds and nice sofa. Very peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward w.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

split stay

Was very nice although road was a little rough and wasn't aware until we got there. Rooms were very nice and Sis was very helpful in setting up our stay as we were out a few days inbetween.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Viva Ten Bits

First, we love the Big Bend area. So, someone would have to mess up really bad to not enjoy your time there. 10 Bits were excellent hosts. The cabins are just as described but considering the desert conditions I was impressed at how nice and comfortable our cabin was (Initially #8 eventually #7). Walk in shower is awesome. The county road was a bit rough, but we were warned prior to our arrival, and our two-wheel drive vehicle handled them just fine (take your time). We did have issues with the a/c in our room, but Sis took care of us immediately and moved us next door. No issues beyond that. She offered to refund us for the inconvenience, but there wasn’t any need for that. It was a minor issue that was quickly remedied. We’ve traveled internationally, and throughout Texas. This is by far our favorite place to be. Ten Bits makes it even more enjoyable. Your nearly roughin’ it, but you still have a comfortable and clean cabin to retreat to at the end of the day. 10 Bits does supply some water, but you really need to bring your own. You’ll use it. We brought 2-(24 ct) cases and 3-gallon jugs. It is dry and hot during the day. I can’t say enough, fantastic views, Hen Egg Mtn is beautiful. The starry skies out there are bigger than I can ever remember seeing in my youth. We spent every evening overwhelmed with the stars and the number of falling stars you see each night. Cowboy, Sis can’t wait to come back. Your property is gem. Thanks for hosting us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Waldo M.

4 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Vacation Getaway!

If you are looking for a great place to stay in the Terlingua, TX area, Ten Bits Ranch is absolutely wonderful! My wife, my dog, and I just spent four fantastic nights in this recreated Old Wild West town set off the beaten track among some of the most amazing geologic features and incredibly beautiful scenery found anywhere in that part of the state! The two-mile unpaved road to the ranch from highway 118 is a bit rough in places and definitely bumpy, but the scenery along the way is beautiful, captivating, and even jaw-droppingly awesome in places. In keeping with its Old West theme, each of the ranch’s rental units is architecturally designed to resemble buildings often seen in western movies: the Prospector Hotel, Barber Shop, Bank, Gun Shop, School House, Courthouse, etc. The Cantina, a community kitchen and dining area, is fully equipped with everything we needed including dishes and silverware. All we required was our favorite food which we brought with us. The Cantina also gave us an opportunity to get acquainted with our neighbors whom we thoroughly enjoyed. Our hosts, Sis and Cowboy, provided an assortment of complimentary items for breakfast such as waffles, bread, and Keurig coffee. A basket of snacks was always available, and the refrigerator was always stocked with complimentary bottled water. Water in the rental units isn’t potable, but complimentary bottled water is provided in each unit, plus knowing we would be arriving during hot weather and would be spending a lot of time outdoors, we brought several gallons of drinking water with us. Our unit, the Courthouse, was large, clean, wonderfully furnished, extremely comfortable, had wi-fi, and offered incredible views of the magnificent landscape. I enjoy photographing the night sky, and every night offered dazzling views of the Milky Way and/or incredible lightning displays from passing thunderstorms. The first storm had to be the Mother-of-all-Thunderstorms! We absolutely loved it, but not so our dog who spent both storms hiding under one of the beds. I took several fantastic photos of lightning displays and a variety of spectacular photos of the Milky Way with the nearby spired mountains and a vintage pickup truck in the foreground. Our stay at Ten Bits Ranch was one of the most enjoyable vacations we have had! We highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting getaway in Big Bend country!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Ten Bit Ranch was perfect for us. We were close to everything and not far from the park. The cabin we stayed in was clean and the place was quiet. We had a small breakfast both mornings we were there and it was great! We look forward to our next stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan Bond K.

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Stars Aplenty!

Lovely place to watch the evening skies. Beautiful sunsets. Do not be afraid of only solar power. We had no issues whatsoever.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

This property has beautiful views of surrounding mountains and amazing star gazing views. Very quiet and secluded on private property.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kandi G.

21 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The Courthouse

Easy to find, super clean and the perfect place to unplug! The Cantina was well stocked and the access to a gas grill was just what we needed for dinner there one night. The views from The Courthouse porch are unobstructed and we spent many hours in the rocking chair! Thanks for sharing your property with us!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

28 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a great time!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Juanita M.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

VRBO stay at ten bits ranch. April 2022

Stay was good, but almost fell out of rocking chair as the back broke. Two chairs were broken. Better quality chairs should be used. Would have like access to ice. Other than that, stay was enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Elk Grove, CA

12 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved everything about Ten Bits Ranch!

Courthouse was absolutely perfect for our visit to Big Bend NP.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brian G.

30 Mar 2022

Big Bend Stay

The views from our room were awesome. Comfortable room. Cateena was well supplied and very handy.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

28 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Ten bits ranch is comfort and beautiful night skies

We stayed in courthouse #8 which has gorgeous views and is spacious and comfortable. The night skies were amazing!! We made our own dinner in the cantina which was very well stocked. And the continental breakfast was good too. A great stay - we will be back! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022