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

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A stone building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A trail sign for Santa Elena Canyon Trail with a picnic table and a sign detailing trail rules.
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
A canyon with steep rock walls and sparse vegetation.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $271
$257 nightly
$271 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28

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Terlingua, TX
  • Place, Starlight Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Terlingua Ghost Town
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bend National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this guesthouse is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Starlight Theatre and Terlingua Ghost Town. .This guesthouse is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Big Bend National Park and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Big Bend Library.
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What's nearby

  • Starlight Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Terlingua Ghost Town - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Big Bend Library - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Big Bend National Park - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪El Gordo’s Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chili Pepper Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starlight Theater - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Venga - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪High Sierra Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

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.
There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower.
This guesthouse features games, designated smoking areas, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Games

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside the room, on the patio.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time wonderful location very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Spotless. Great location and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was very clean, quiet and a relatively short drive to Big Bend National Park. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved this place! Perfectly appointed room with lovely outdoor seating and bonfire. Gorgeous views of the mountains and sunsets. The stone buildings situated on the hill, as well as the coffee and breakfast/lunch house a few steps away gave me the serenity and community connection in perfect proportions. I will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy stay, great location

We liked it so much that we’ve rebooked for our next trip to Big Bend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great p-lace to stay that is close to everything in Terlingua
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay in Terlingua

Really enjoyed staying here in Terlingua. Would recommend and certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amichay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place. Lovely design

The place is super nice, walking distance from the coffee shop and the Starlight Theater
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
1st time here! It was perfect in every way! It’s beautiful and quaint…especially enjoyed the fire pit for a nice end of the evening to enjoy the dark night and bright stars! Already looking at booking our next visit here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terlingua stay

This place was perfect , kids and myself really enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Everything was as listed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

The cabin/room was beautiful! We stayed in the Santa Elena and the size and restroom was perfect for us. All very nice, rustic ranch decor! We enjoyed the porch and outdoor areas for sunrise and sunset! Host was very helpful and always accessible. Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grason U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terlingua Treasure

Great casita, very clean with easy access to Big Bend both National and State Parks. Good food, coffee, shopping and bars within easy walking distance. Great view from rock patio of the Chisos Mountains and unbelievable star-filled skies.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in Terlingua

Posado Milagro Guesthouse is a great location in Terlingua -walking distance from Starlight Theater and a manageable driving distance from the Park. Loved the layout, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute spot

Close to the
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view

Very quite and close to the porch!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Terlingua

Santa Elena Room #1 was clean and cozy. Nice and private with bathroom inside room. Beautiful view of Terlingua and the stars. Walking distance to many things.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing & Comfy in Ghost Town

Very cute property in the heart of ghost town. Hot water worked great, and the a/c/heater kept us very comfortable overnight even though it was super windy and cold outside. The communical kitchen worked well for us to cook a steak and enjoy on the patio. Beautiful scenary!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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