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Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping

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Interieur
Een koelkast, een kookplaat, een koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Dineren
Terrein van de accommodatie
1 slaapkamer, wifi, beddengoed

Gehele woning

1 slaapkamer1 badkamerMax. aantal: 4

Populaire voorzieningen

  • Parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar
  • Keuken
  • Huisdiervriendelijk
  • Buitenruimte
  • Airconditioning

Over deze accommodatie

Een plek voor jezelf

Je hebt de gehele woning helemaal voor jezelf en hoeft dus alleen met je reisgezelschap te delen.

Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping

This is a romantic studio style cabin/house with a lofted bedroom in the second floor peek of the a-frame. This house offers privacy and solitude being that it is on a 20 acre piece of land on Terlingua Ranch with beautiful 360 degree views of the Christmas Mountains and Nine Point Mesa. I built this house as a creative space to make music and enjoy the Big Bend Region. The beautiful wooden porch with hammock and outdoor couch is great for watching sunsets. Outside cats are Franky/Chaco/Capitan.

The space
This is a beautiful but rustic place. It has daytime air conditioning. The house has running water collected from the rare desert rains. It has a 2 burner Coleman propane stove, wifi, landline, bluetooth speakers, sink, pots, pans and dish ware. A coffee percolator is provided, please bring your own coffee. This house runs on solar power energy and is able to run everything that is in the house(including cieling fan and 1 floor fan) charge cell phones or computer chargers, but not much else. There is a composting toilet for # business , solar shower set up, and a refrigerator for your use. When renting this house if your party is over 2 guests or the Queen size bed isn't enough, there are 2 comfortable floor mattresses also . These will accommodate an individual or a couple. All bedding is provided for the Queen sized bed but not for the floor mattresses. Personal sleeping bags are recommended for them.

Guest access
This is a small house. There is a four guest maximum for the standard pricing. After that it will cost 20 dollars Per night per head extra and a tent or more should be pitched out somewhere on the property.
The one mile of dirt road to the Casa is all weather and does not require a high clearance vehicle.

Other things to note
I have a gravity feed Berkey water filter that filters my rainwater for drinking and cooking. This water is high quality and potable. If you should desire an alternative please bring your own water.
June , July and August are the least popular months to be here because of the high summer temperatures .
Although , personally, I find It comfortable and a great time to be here because the park and the ghostown are much less busy!

Accommodatiebeheerder

Jim Keaveny

Gesproken talen

Engels en Spaans

Voeg datums toe voor prijzen

Accommodatie-voorzieningen

Zwembad/spa

  • Gemeenschappelijk zwembad

Internet

  • Beschikbaar in de woning: wifi

Parkeren en vervoer

  • Parkeerplekken ter plaatse

Keuken

  • Elektrische waterkoker
  • Koelkast
  • Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
  • Kookgerei, borden en bestek
  • Kookplaat

Slaapkamers

  • Beddengoed inbegrepen
  • Slaapkamer

Badkamer

  • 1 badkamer
  • Bidet
  • Douche
  • Shampoo
  • Toiletpapier
  • Zeep

Entertainment

  • Boeken
  • Muziekbibliotheek

Buiten

  • Tuin
  • Veranda

Comfort

  • Airconditioning
  • Verwarming

Huisdieren

  • Huisdiervriendelijk
  • Alleen katten en honden zijn welkom
  • 1 huisdier in totaal

Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen

  • Rookvrije accommodatie
  • Opmerking van de eigenaar: Outside smoking permitted

Veiligheidsvoorzieningen

  • Geen koolmonoxidemelder (De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er geen koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie, maar er zijn wel toestellen op gas. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.)
  • Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)

Algemeen

  • 100% hernieuwbare energie
  • Composteren
  • Tentoonstellingen van plaatselijke kunstenaars
  • Tuin
  • Unitgrootte: 93 vierkante meter
  • Waterbesparende douches
  • Waterbesparende toiletten
  • Zonne-energie

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Beleid

Inchecken

Inchecken vanaf 16.00 uur
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 18

Uitchecken

Uitchecken voor 11.00 uur

Speciale incheckinstructies

Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies voor het in- en uitchecken

Huisdieren

Huisdieren toegestaan
Assistentiedieren zijn welkom en er wordt geen toeslag voor aangerekend
Alleen honden en katten zijn welkom
1 in totaal
Beperkingen van toepassing. Neem voor meer informatie contact op met de accommodatie via het telefoonnummer in de boekingsbevestiging.

Kinderen en extra bedden

Kinderen zijn van harte welkom.

Belangrijke informatie

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar (een partij die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep). De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Je boeking wordt wel gedekt door het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag in rekening worden gebracht.
Bij het inchecken dien je mogelijk een erkend identiteitsbewijs met foto en een creditcard, pinpas of borgsom in contanten te verstrekken voor incidentele kosten.
Speciale verzoeken worden onder voorbehoud van beschikbaarheid bij het inchecken ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten in rekening worden gebracht. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden.
Huren op lange termijn is mogelijk.
Deze accommodatie gebruikt zonne-energie
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er geen koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie, maar wel toestellen op gas. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
Onze partner, Vrbo, beheert deze accommodatie. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.

Accommodatie ook bekend onder de naam

Casa Creosote Off Grid Camping
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Over deze buurt

Kaart
Alpine, TX

In de buurt

  • Many Stones - 42 min. rijden - 35.0 km
  • Big Bend Library - 50 min. rijden - 43.7 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 52 min. rijden - 47.1 km
  • Starlight Theatre - 56 min. rijden - 50.9 km

Veelgestelde vragen

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping?

Ja, bij deze accommodatie zijn katten en honden toegestaan (maximaal 1 in totaal).

Hoe laat kan ik inchecken bij Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping?

Je kunt vanaf 16.00 uur inchecken.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping uitchecken?

Je dient uiterlijk om 11.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar ligt Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping?

Dit vakantiehuis in Terlingua ligt binnen 40 km afstand van Many Stones, Big Bend Library en Big Bend National Park. Ook Starlight Theatre en Big Bend Ranch State Park liggen binnen 52 km afstand.

Beoordelingen over Casa de Creosote. Off-grid Cabin and Camping

Beoordelingen

9,2

Fantastisch

Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 40 van 51 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 5 van 51 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 3 van 51 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 2 van 51 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 1 van 51 beoordelingen

8,8/10

Netheid

8,8/10

Voorzieningen

9,0/10

Staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten

10/10

Milieuvriendelijkheid

Beoordelingen

10/10 – Uitstekend

Chelsea B.

Positief: Netheid

A gem in the desert

My Husband and I were so happy with our stay at this beautiful little cabin over Easter weekend! The host was wonderful and incredibly responsive. Amenities were great, exactly as listed and no surprises! We were able to be secluded from others to enjoy the serenity of the desert. We took advantage of the wonderful food at the lodge up the road as well as the showers. 10/10 would recommend this place to ANYONE looking for the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of West Texas.
3 nachten verbleven in april 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Heather H.

Positief: Netheid

Cute rustic getaway

Amazing view, cute house. Jim is really nice. Be aware, the main room is actually a loft. At least for now.
3 nachten verbleven in april 2025

8/10 – Goed

Jennifer M.

2 nachten verbleven in maart 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Travis G.

Positief: Netheid

Off the grid

Had a tremendous time, host was very helpful as was everyone around town. It was a great trip. The weather wasn’t great but it was an anomaly that just happened to happen, the host accommodated and offered any assistance we needed. 10/10 would recommend. To the host: thanks for being helpful and responsive.
3 nachten verbleven in april 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

hema b.

Positief: Netheid

Off the grid

Jim’s cabin is built with love and everything inside is functional. We enjoyed our getaway. The cabin was as described. It was safe and complete silence in the evenings. We enjoyed hanging on the porch for sunsets and star gazing. Incredible. We didn’t have cell signal (kinda the point) but his wifi was great when we needed it. He was very responsive to our questions! Really enjoyed our stay!
2 nachten verbleven in maart 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Brett

Positief: Netheid, staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten
Exactly, exactly what we were looking for!
2 nachten verbleven in maart 2025

8/10 – Goed

Stella S.

Positief: Netheid

Cozy rustic desert cabin

Stayed 2 nights. Located 30 mins from Big Bend NP, 1 hr from Alpine. Host provided spot-on directions. GPS was also accurate, but landmark descriptions from host were super helpful. There are 2 bedrooms, 1 downstairs and the other in the loft. Downstairs bedroom is connected to the bathroom and currently separated by a curtain/sheet in the doorway. Lots of tools and stuff lying around in the bedroom; host is actively updating the cabin so we figured this was why the tools were in the bedroom. Bedroom 1 also an exterior door with private porch. There is running water and conservation is important (minimal flushing, super short showers); water supply is rain water (it's the desert). Upstairs bedroom is one large room, mattress is on the floor. There is enough space for an inflatable mattress, though I suggest battery powered air pump to conserve electricity (solar powered). There is a portable fan up here which worked beautifully the first night; second night the power went out and still not sure why (could be due to overcast skies?). We were able to open the window, though, and it was glorious. The beds were some of THE MOST COMFORTABLE BEDS we've ever slept on! The most noteworthy negative: no cell service and landline is cordless no way to contact anyone when power was out (wifi went with the power). Cabin was very clean inside. Prepare for amazing sunrises/sunsets!
2 nachten verbleven in maart 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Sarah C.

Positief: Netheid

Off-Grid Hidden Treasure

We absolutely loved our stay in Big Bend. This was one of the most unique and memorable places that we have stayed. This cabin has been built with lots of love and care, and you can tell. The porch was one of the most beautiful parts of the property. Every morning we would watch the sunrise and every evening the sunset. I’ve never been somewhere more quiet and peaceful. Jim wasn’t able to be there for our stay, but made sure that everything was well taken care of for us. It seems that most guests love when he is around as you can tell by reading the guest book. You will not regret booking this VRBO. One thing to note that I think is important is that the cabin is “off-grid” meaning that everything is run off solar power and precious desert rainwater that is collected when it does rain. Make sure you are sparing with the power and water and I would recommend bringing some of your own! Additionally, the stairs to the lofted bedroom are steep! If you can’t climb steep stairs this may not be the listing for you until Jim is fully done with the second downstairs bedroom. Overall, great experience and loved this place!
4 nachten verbleven in maart 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Magaly L.

Positief: Netheid

Amazing stay!

We loved our stay! I appreciate the fact that pers are welcome. They enjoyed the dessert as well :) Property and amenities were exactly as described. Will definitely come back!!
3 nachten verbleven in maart 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

Paul M.

Positief: Netheid

Remote and peaceful

The cabin was amazing. The landscape surrounding us was very surreal to wake up to. The cabin has a lot of charm, and the host was very attentive to any needs or questions. If i am back in the area, i would stay there again.
2 nachten verbleven in december 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Dylan Wiest

Positief: Netheid

Great Place Close to Big Bend

The property is smaller but is such a great stay right near Big Bend. The stars outside are just incredible and there was plenty of room for 4 adults to sleep. Everything went super smoothly and I would highly recommend staying here!
2 nachten verbleven in januari 2025

10/10 – Uitstekend

John H.

Positief: Netheid

Great Off the Grid

If you are trying to get away this is the perfect spot. The property is nice and clean. They have everything you need. It was quiet and private far from any roads or other properties.
3 nachten verbleven in december 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

David F.

Positief: Netheid

Awe-some

Casa de Creosote may not be the kind of place for everyone, but some, like me, will find everything. I booked a 5-night stay because I needed to get away from it all and let my mind wander a little while. The Chihuahua Desert seemed like the ideal place, and Casa de Creosote looked remote, relaxed and rejuvenating. It totally delivered.The property owner, Jim Keaveny (who is a great musician...seriously, listen to "Happy Man"), met up with me the day I got there to show me around the place and explain how the off-grid cabin worked, the essentials of water and energy conservation, and to tell me about the area. I could tell how proud he was of his quirky, handcrafted cabin and how much he wanted people to enjoy and respect it. I enjoyed all of it.Folks should know that while there is an indoor toilet, those who wish to help conserve water can (and should) use the compost toilet as much as possible. I would also recommend bringing your own water--not that the water there isn't usable or drinkable, it is--but the fact that all the water there is collected from the rare desert rain, it would just mean a lot to bring your own.As for the area, the views are spectacular, the night sky is gorgeous, and the desert life is fascinating. I would spend my days taking in the mesas in an area so quiet I could hear ravens' wings slowly fold as they flew by. I would spend my nights staring out into the stars in awe.This place will reward you for what you put into it. Treat it kindly.
5 nachten verbleven in december 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Stephanie G.

Positief: Netheid

THE best place to stay.

A beautiful cabin with breathtaking views! Absolutely perfect! We enjoyed our stay very much! Thank you so much Jim!
2 nachten verbleven in december 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Mark G.

Positief: Netheid

Must Rent Off Grid Cabin

Everything was as advertised but there is so much more!! Jim was great about communicating and when my two grand children and dogs were added to the trip at the last second he was like "no problem". He even brought us propane for the heater as it was unseasonably cold. Off grid with some luxury, 1 million stars with no light pollution, a fire everynight and a great host. Highly Recommend!! Terlingua is a small community andJim knew everbody, great recommendations and an incredible host. Thanks Jim
3 nachten verbleven in november 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Matthew S.

Positief: Netheid

Quiet desert stay

Jim's cabin was a great place to stay, away from the noise and lights of the city. The property is set with views in all directions and we were able to disconnect in a big way. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try off-grid living.
3 nachten verbleven in november 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jeffrey M.

Positief: Netheid

Stay at Casa de Creosote

Great place and great views
5 nachten verbleven in oktober 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Courtney S.

Positief: Netheid

Vaness

Very Cozy and relaxing! Absolutely breathtaking surroundings!
3 nachten verbleven in oktober 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Payton M.

Positief: Netheid

couldn’t get enough

love love love this cabin! Off grid living with a shower…can’t get any better than that. The hammock was a huge hit with our 4 year old and don’t get me started on the views and the sky!! Jim is the best host. We will definitely be returning!
2 nachten verbleven in oktober 2024

4/10 – Matig

Courtney R.

Positief: Netheid

Good but not for us

Jim was gracious about his hand built home but we felt some things were a little too ambiguous once arriving. We traveled with a dog and in the summer heat in the desert and only solar powered window A/C it was way too hot. We also didn’t know the “bedroom” was lofted. And we also didn’t know that the wonder lives on the property only a few feet away. The listing could use a little bit more info on a lot of these things. We did not end up staying here. With our dog not allowed in Big Bend we had to take him somewhere he could be kept cool and comfortable during the day. This place might be better for a couple that is not traveling with any animals and in the cooler months.
2 nachten verbleven in september 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Roger

Reisde met een groep
Positief: Netheid, voorzieningen en staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten
Jim the host is a good soul. The shower and the floating chair on the porch that made you feel like you were going to fly into the Stars were my favorite part of my stay. A memorable experience and a good spot to stay for the big bend park. Would come back!
2 nachten verbleven in augustus 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Hannah C.

Positief: Netheid

Great basecamp in the desert

Perfect base to explore the Bug Bend area. Excellent drinking porch for the evenings. Jim was super communicative and helpful.
4 nachten verbleven in augustus 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Shannon F.

Positief: Netheid

Rewarding Off-Grid Desert Experience

I appreciated the thoughtful care and attention to the architectural detail of the cabin. It was essential that I take the time to learn about and ask questions, as well as make the effort to become familiar with what "off-grid living" entails for the desert-like conditions of the surrounding Alpine / Terlingua / Study Butte, Texas environs. I found information and planning components for this via online forums, from Jim, as well as from the visitor information provided by nearby Big Bend National Park. Jim was a gracious and amenable host, and I was impressed by the depth of his tenacious experiences off-grid and resolute kindness to coordinate my stay.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

Matthew Y., Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Positief: Netheid

Great Access to Big Bend National Park

Property is exactly as described - off grid cabin. Very comfortable place to come back to and relax after long days of hiking, canoeing, and explore Big Bend. Looking up at the stars at night was one of the highlights for us.
4 nachten verbleven in april 2024

10/10 – Uitstekend

一读 芊.

Positief: Netheid

Great gateway cabin

We had a great experience staying at Jim’s remote cabin. The cabin is not connected to any public utilities. It uses filtered rainwater for water usage, solar panels + battery packs for electricity, and septic tanks for sewerage, which are great for the environment. Jim is super friendly and easy/fun to talk to, we exchanged a beer and had a blast chatting various things. Just before we end our stay, Jim completed an indoor bathroom with toilet and hot shower. That made my wife and daughter very happy. We would definitely stay at this place if we are ever visiting that area again
4 nachten verbleven in maart 2024