Soul of the Desert

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Air conditioning

Dryer

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

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

for 1 night

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 Terlingua Ranch, just 4 miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge, The Bad Rabbitt Cafe and pool. This trailer is beyond comfortable and has all the comforts 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 drinking water to ger 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.

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 del Desierto

Soul of the Desert Alpine

Soul of the Desert Campsite

Soul of the Desert Campsite Alpine

Soul of the Desert Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Enrique L.

18 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect getaway

It was a charming place and the views were magnificent. Perfect for a party of 4 and had pretty much everything we needed for our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

14 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Milkyway Views

Stayed a few days, felt like no one was around except an occasion vehicle passing by. The stars at night are unbelievable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narendra Kumar R.

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay

Good Location with nice star gazing experience, Accurate as mentioned in the details, Nice communication with property manager

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Alma 2

Nice little place, plenty of room, comfortable, plenty of provisions. I recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakub S., Chicago, USA

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Big Bend stay with Big Sky!

Great property for a quick trip into Big Bend. Being out at night was the real treat - having the cafe nearby made dinner options easier when cooking wasn’t in the cards.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Teralingua Ranch Road

Wonderful stay with accommodating hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane I., Berea

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Desert Haven

The Alma Ranch is a really nice, cozy trailer that has everything you need. We really liked the full kitchen and enjoyed having wifi and access to streaming services. I would recommend storing food away because, as you might expect, there are mice that sneak in at night. We did not actually see them, but they enjoyed our blackberry strudel when we were sleeping! Also, take super quick showers because the water is limited.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhide, Plano

Travelled with family

24 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It locates very country side and I think it is ideal for star watching. I recommend to bring a lot of drinking water. The hotel is well maintained, but the amount of water is limited. No problem for electricity because power lines supply it. (Not solar panels) I surprised the Wifi speed was fast.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family

25 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

As advertised. Great value in Beg bend

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Glen T., Memphis

5 Mar 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Two bedrooms, two mice!!!

Cozy but ok. We found two mice underneath the sink one dead one was still moving in the glue trap!!! The water was not drinkable and left and slimy residue on your hands and body!! Power went for a day also. We should have went three miles down the road!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

25 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Centrally located!

Beautiful home very close to Sea World, the zoo, balboa park, La Jolla, grocery stores, and restaurants! The pool and hot tub are well maintained. The kitchen and bathrooms are up to date. If you want a quiet vacation and just want to hang around the house it’s perfect for that too! Bruce, the property manager, was very knowledgeable of the area and suggested restaurants and grocery stores. We tried 3 of the restaurants and they were all fantastic! Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

25 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Glamping near Big Bend

Accurate listing, simple and was exactly what we needed. Great view of the stars on a clear night and close to Big Bend National Park. We would definitely look to stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Changru T.

31 Dec 2022

Awesome host

Winter storm hit us during our stay. But, no worries! The super responsive and hospitable host kept us warm and comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josue R.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Glamping

Perfect for glamour camping or glamping. Has all that you need and the host was easy to get a hold of. Great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinton L.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Stars!!!

The stars were amazing. It was very well-kept and clean.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinton L.

29 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Stars were amazing

Location was wonderful. Very remote and set off the road for a mini neighbors. The stars were amazing. The only thing I would say would be an improvement is to add some lawn chairs to the home so that viewing the stares would be easier. Very clean and well-kept. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

14 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 more nights than planned.

We had the time of our lives out in big bend and the comfy stay at the soul of the desert accomidated all our needs from A/C to TV. Coffee and water were a plus and so was watching scarface in the middle of nowhere. We plan on going back after we rest for a few months. Water pressure was fine, take a 5 min shower and go back out. Definitely a bucket list trip that was perfect in every way.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Betsy P.

6 May 2022

Desert Shelter

Alma 2 sheltered us well from the Trans-Pecos weather and elements. We really appreciated knowing about Alma Ranch's non-potable water situation ahead of our arrival and then discovering that the shower barely functioned during our visit, were glad to know that showers are available at Terlingua Ranch Resort. Cooking was easy as everything in the kitchen was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

David N.

11 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Basic Property

Nice. The non-potable water situation kind of bugged us after a while. If I put my toothbrush in my mouth after I rinse it in the water am I going to get sick, probably not but??? The place is as described. No water pressure in shower so it takes a long time to rinse. Hard to justify the price for such a basic stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

RJ d.

10 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bend and roughing it for a few days

My wife and I along with an old friend spent a few days hiking in Big Bend National Park. If you've checked, you'll know that accommodations are hard to come by, requiring advanced reservations and an open mind. This trailer has two bedrooms nicely separated by a small LR and efficient eat-in kitchen with seating for four. Nothing fancy---but it's all here, from full-size fridge to microwave to coffeemaker. There is also a compact washet-dryer combo----and believe me, you will get dusty. The building is one of two trailers on this lot. It is about 13 miles from the main road, about 20 miles from the nearest park opening. The 13-mile road has scattered small homes and trailers, but just 3 miles beyond the trailer entrance is a compound of small duplexes, I believe a mix of private and rentals, with a charming restaurant, the Mad Rabbit, open as I recall from 8 am to 7 pm. Wonderful food and service. There is outdoor seating as well. This extends the lodging experience very nicely. The only drawback to the trailer itself is the poor water pressure at the showerhead; there must be a clogged sprayer since all other pressures were fine. As the ad states, you do need to your own drinking water, as everyone in the area has a rain-catching cistern for other purposes. The sunsets from here are outstanding, the Park a national treasure!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Miranda S., San Antonio

15 Mar 2022

Underwhelming Accommodations, Beautiful Location

Checking in and locating the property was incredibly easy! The land surrounding the cabin was beautiful and the view of the stars at night was better than any I've ever seen before! I was unaware until receiving check in instructions that the water on site was nonpotable; we were able to grab gallons of water before arriving, but I wish that had been communicated in the listing. You will need the gallons of water for drinking, brushing teeth, and washing your face. The water pressure and temperature control for our shower was terrible! We each took only one quick, mostly cold with moments of scolding hot shower the entire 3 night stay because of how bad the water temp/pressure was. The beds were confortable and clean. My husband spent a bit of time tightening screws on the other pieces of furniture, such as the dining chairs and table, as they were very unstable. A light cover even fell onto the dining table one night because it hadn't been screwed in properly and the railings on the deck outside desperately need repair/maintenance as they were very wobbly. Overall the trailer was clean on the surface, but doesn't seem to have had a detail clean done in quite some time and it needs some organization - especially in the kitchen. Another thing that isn't really a negative or positive, but I wanted to let people potentially booking to visit Big Bend National Park in that it is a little over an hour drive to get into BB from this location. We did not mind the drive, but I wanted to make sure that was communicated well as that is a big reason people visit the area. Overall, the trailers were okay enough to not complain during our stay, and the location really was stunning, but I likely won't stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent S., Peoria IL, USA

27 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place

This property was perfect for our visit to Big Bend. And the night sky’s were unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

TRANG

Travelled with family

6 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Be a clean, quiet place Be a perfect place to see the dark, full of star sky

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy N.

22 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bend

We stayed at this property while we visited Big Bend National Park. Perfect place to stay to see the beautiful night sky. Easy to find because of great directions provided by owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as advertised! A truly unique and relaxing vacationing experience.

We were greeted within minutes by the property manager who came by to check on us. She was awesome and provided so much helpful (and interesting) info about the area. We rented alma 2, our friends rented 1. The kids went back and forth and had a blast! My only complaint is that it was challenging to get the water temperature right in the house….was either scalding hot or freezing cold. Once i cracked the code and learned how to manage, all was good. But be careful of the hot water. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021