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Fossil Knob Ridge -Buena Suerte: Ultra Modern

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Interior
1 bedroom, Internet, bed sheets
Pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Terlingua, Texas
  • Big Bend Library
    17 min drive
  • Big Bend Ranch State Park
    31 min drive
  • Santa Elena Canyon
    62 min drive

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About this property

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

Fossil Knob Ridge -Buena Suerte: Ultra Modern

Summary:
Fossil Knob Ridge - Buena Suerte House: Relax is Style at this Ultra-Modern Container Home Near Terlingua Ghost Town

The Space:
High Clearance Vehicle Recommended due to rough and rocky roads.

Book your vacation at the ultimate modern vacation rentals in the rugged outback of the Big Bend region. In a land of endless mountain and desert vistas that is famed for ghost town ruins, rustic adobes, and Old West ranch homes, the Fossil Knob Ridge vacation rentals offer a unique contrast. The ultra-modern vacation rentals at Fossil Knob Ridge are contemporary homes built from recycled shipping containers. Yes, you read that right. These vacation rental homes are constructed from big metal boxes that were originally used for transporting cargo across the globe on trains and ocean freighters. The owner purchased them from a shipping company and converted them into contemporary and stylish living spaces. Don’t worry though, they are far more than just metal boxes with some furniture. Indeed, these homes offer the most neoteric lodging in the Terlingua area.

Fossil Knob Ridge offers four separate units. Each rental is similarly styled but each is unique in size, layout, design, furnishings, amenities, views, and occupancy level. The rentals are named after some of the local cinnabar mines that were the basis of settlement of this region in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The Chisos and 248 rentals sleep up to four. Chisos has a King bed and a queen fold out sofa. The 248 has two king beds. The Rainbow and Mariscal rentals are a little smaller and both sleep two, with a king bed in each.

THIS LISTING IS FOR THE BUENA SUERTE HOUSE AT FOSSIL KNOB RIDGE.

The Buena Suerte House is an ultra-modern home built from a recycled 40’ shipping container. Custom designed to create a comfortable living space. Living area, dining area, bedroom and kitchen. Modern design, styling, and art are featured inside and out. Please view the photos for the best description.

Sleeps two guests. The bedroom has a king-sized bed. If you have a larger group, or simply want more space, we recommend booking multiple rentals at Fossil Knob Ridge. It is close by but faces away from the other rentals. All rentals have privacy and their own unique views.

Each of the Fossil Knob Ridge Rentals are on the electric grid for reliable and ample electric power. All are fully air-conditioned and heated and have modern electric appliances. Potable water is trucked in and stored in holding tanks for your use. There is plenty of water available but trucking it in is expensive. We ask that you conserve it, but not so much as to compromise your comfort.

Located just one-mile northwest of the world famous Terlingua Ghost Town and twenty miles northwest of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. Fossil Knob Ridge overlooks the Ghost Town and has breathtaking mountain views, including the Chisos Mountains and into Mexico.
Relax inside or on the shaded patio. Explore the fossil strewn 20-acre property. Drive or walk (it’s a long but enjoyable walk in good weather) into the Ghost Town to explore the historic ruins, dine, drink, enjoy live music, or hang out with local and travelers from around the globe. If you play an instrument or sing, join in on an impromptu jam, session on the porch of the old trading post. Drive into Big Bend Nation Park or Big Bend Ranch State park for endless outdoor adventures. Book a river trip, jeep tour, horseback ride, mountain bike rental, guided hike, or guided hunt. Enjoy a controlled campfire. Marvel at the night skies. Watch the stunning sunrises and sunsets. Do as much or as little as you like. Then, come back again and do even more or even less.

Guest Access:
A key code is provided after the reservation is confirmed and paid. Guests are welcome to let themselves in and make themselves at home upon arrival at or after the check-in time.

Interaction with Guests:
We manage several properties and live several miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messaging. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, balcony and TVs
  • 8.4 miles (13.5 km) from Big Bend Library and 9.7 miles (15.6 km) from Many Stones
Fossil Knob Ridge -Buena Suerte: Ultra Modern offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Janet Eby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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

  • No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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.

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Fossil Knob Ridge -Buena Suerte: Ultra Modern Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Littleton, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lil retreat
Hubby & I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here a few weeks back. Perfect quiet location with breathtaking views of Big Bend National Park with the amazing sunsets each evening. Next time we come down, we won't even consider staying anywhere else as this container home had everything one needs for relaxing each evening & the property management was very informative for what we needed for our stay as well as how to get here. Thank you for a wonderful Vacay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic ambiance and sunrise views
The place is beautifully located. We enjoyed our evenings there and cooking our own meals. The bed was so comfortable and waking up to the spectacular red and gold sunrise via our bedroom window was a treat.We enjoyed sitting outside in early evening with a fire going. Very relaxing after hiking at Big Bend NP. It was a bit windy one night and you could hear it per the container, but it was part of the experience - think 'tent camping' but protected from the cold and wind. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
This has to be the top place to stay in Terlingua. It has the most amazing views! The home is absolutely adorable and so clean. It has everything you could need for a comfortable visit. We enjoyed spending each night around the fire pit and watching the stars. We look forward to coming back to Big Bend and staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
We really enjoyed the tastefully appointed space and the outdoor patio. Beautiful views. We’d certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023