ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Alpine, TX

Many Stones
49 min drive
Big Bend National Park
57 min drive
Panther Junction Visitor Center
94 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

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!

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, living room and Smart TV
18.1 miles (29.2 km) from Many Stones and 22.5 miles (36.2 km) from Big Bend Library

Property manager

Wilma Schindeler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Smart TV
Video library

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Property does not allow children

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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

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

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

Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Alpine

Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Private vacation home

Alma Ranch ~ Alma 1~ Private vacation home Alpine

ALMA RANCH ~ ALMA 1~ Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner

7 Apr 2024

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.

7 May 2023

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.

27 Apr 2023

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.

8 Mar 2023

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.

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful host

Clean mobile home and super nice host!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

3 Dec 2022

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.

18 Nov 2022

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

7 Apr 2022

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.

7 Mar 2022

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.

8 Nov 2021

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.

3 May 2021

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.

21 Mar 2021

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

26 Feb 2021

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.

24 Jan 2021

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.

2 Jan 2021

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

4 Dec 2020

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.

29 Nov 2020

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.

11 Nov 2020

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.

2 Nov 2020

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. ,

6/10 Okay

William C.

27 Oct 2020

Low price but remote location

The price was good but the location is 1 hour and 15 minutes to any of the Big Bend attractions, so remote. Small trailer with rainwater harvest system for running water.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

26 Oct 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

marissa s.

23 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Alpine Trip

We booked this so last minute and it was so wonderful for a little getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

18 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay! Would Recommend

I had a great experience staying at Wilma’s Alma 1 property. Everything was exactly as it was pictured and described. Furthermore, Wilma provided very clear directions and check-in instructions that were easy to follow and everything was just as it was described. Wilma was also very understanding and pleasant to work with. She checked with me shortly before check-in to make sure I didn’t have any questions or trouble with the directions. She was also understanding about a minor issue that I informed her of. All around, it was a great experience, and I would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Pamela J.

21 Jan 2020

Great Getaway

This area close to Big Bend National Park was convenient and easy access to the park. We had plenty of room to relax & cook & watch the stars at night. However, we were not prepared for some of the inconveniences of the trailer -- non-potable water, no paper towels, smelly toilet and missing light bulbs. Also, there was only 2 DVD's and no batteries in the remote for DVD player or fireplace or clock. All minor compared to the advantages of location and scenery.