The Santa Elena Room - 50 minutes from Santa Elena Canyon. - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Apart-hotel

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Explore the area

Terlingua, TX

Big Bend Library
12 min drive
Many Stones
13 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon
57 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

The Santa Elena Room - 50 minutes from Santa Elena Canyon.

The Santa Elena is a lovely stucco and stone accommodation facing Big Bend’s famous “Mule Ears” in the nearby Big Bend National Park.

The cozy room features a queen-size bed, air conditioning, wifi, and direct access to the West Courtyard and its’ firepit. The private bathroom includes a shower.

Its namesake, The Santa Elena Canyon is a fifty-minute drive from our guesthouse.

During your stay at this aparthotel, you'll be close to Big Bend Library. The apartment offers free WiFi and a patio.

Air-conditioned apartment with patio and shower
Free WiFi
12 minutes by car from Big Bend Library and 13 minutes from Many Stones

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Massage

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Games

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Outside the room, on the patio.

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

In a rural location

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

The Santa Elena Room 50 Minutes From Santa Elena Canyon

The Santa Elena Room 50 minutes from Santa Elena Canyon.

The Santa Elena Room - 50 minutes from Santa Elena Canyon. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute spot

Close to the

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., Kermit

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great p-lace to stay that is close to everything in Terlingua

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Beautiful location right outside the West entrance to the National Park. Coffee shop in Terlingua is just near the guesthouse. Sunrise over the mountains is spectacular, and the dark skies at night mean awesome starscapes.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara R.

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom, Daughter, Pup

Beautiful and well maintained common area! Great views! Our room was comfy for the 3 of us. Ages 93,62 &3💜

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Terlingua stay

This place was perfect , kids and myself really enjoyed it.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice digs in Terlingua

The room and bath were clean, unique, quiet. Good quality linens and pleasant outdoor space. Stargazing at night and proximity to national and state parks were of first concern. Terlingua itself is an experience all its own, but people are friendly. Good dinner at the Starlight Theater, fun treats at Milly Way, and great breakfast and coffee at the Espresso y Mas! Suggest to owner that a plastic bathmat be available as the shower floor when wet and soapy was extremely slick. Also, we own property in the hill country with septic system and a boat with pump heads. None have ever required us to prohibit flushing of toilet paper. Surprising in a property at this price point.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

9 Feb 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlie S.

11 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Halloween

Lovely and relaxing as always, thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Relaxing

The property had everything we needed and was a great place to come back to after a day of hiking at Big Bend. The little coffee shop just below was a plus. Gorgeous views and night skies.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlie S.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

One Night - Milky Way

This is a great room! Beautifully laid out to enjoy views inside or on the porch and near the kitchen.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay in Terlingua

Really enjoyed staying here in Terlingua. Would recommend and certainly stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantil G.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place !!

This place was even better than the pictures showed! It was literally the perfect place to stay there. It’s close to the entrance of the park, it’s close to the cutest and best coffee shop (which by the way, has the best breakfast, particularly the eggs Benedict) , and it’s also close to the starlight theater restaurant, which is open every day at 5 PM for dinner and the food was also awesome there too. The staff was very helpful and very quick to respond and very, very nice! We had the best time and if I ever come back out that way, I will definitely stay at the same place again. Definitely exceeded all of my expectations!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne, covina

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Small but unique room. Enjoyed the outdoor kitchen/bbq. Nice view from the courtyards for sitting out in the evening

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in Terlingua!

Very peaceful, comfortable, and clean room with beautiful views from the patio. After day hikes at Big Bend it was wonderful to come back to our oasis and walk to dinner!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Not a lot of options near Big Bend, but loved our stay hear. So much character and room 1 has a private bath. Finding air conditioning and plumbing is hard, but really impressed with this. Love the atmosphere of Terlingua and the convenience to get to Big Bend NP. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

it snowed and was cold for our stay, glad to have a warm room to stay in,

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly b.

3 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ms. Holly

Great location for Big Bend, friendly, we very much enjoyed our stay and would return if ever in the area again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry T., Kemah, Texas

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome view

Very quite and close to the porch!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable

The room was so quaint and cozy. The bed was so comfortable. We rested so well after a day of hiking. I really appreciated the recommendations for restaurants in the area. We had everything we needed.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., ATHENS

25 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic, creative and quirky!

Historic, creative and quirky! This property is everything you could hope for! The room was clean and comfortable. The porch was an amazing place for stargazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P., Helotes, Texas

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway!

Great experience! We had the pleasure of meeting the roadrunner as described in other reviews! Great views! Great a/c! Great jumping off point for Big Bend! Would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

30 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Just As Advertised

My wife and I had a lovely weekend; the experience matched the hype and that is a wonderful surprise these days.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ghost town room

My wife and I stayed while visiting the Big Bend area. The room was perfect for the 2 of us. Close to Bog Bend National Park and walking distance to most everything in the Terlingua Ghost town

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

JEFFREY, WYOMING

Travelled with partner

22 Apr 2022

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

Housing options are limited and expensive in this area. The owner has taken an old property and made it special for a guest stay. The bed was comfortable but a bit noisy. On site coffee shop was a real plus. Not being able to flush toilet paper was a new experience for us. The AC worked well and the host was available 24/7 for any special needs

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022