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Soul of the Desert

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Alpine, TX
  • Big Bend National Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center
    ‪94 min drive‬
  • Santa Elena Canyon
    ‪101 min drive‬

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The price is AU$249
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Alpine

With a stay at Soul of the Desert in Alpine, you'll be 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Many Stones and 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from Big Bend Library.

What's nearby

  • Big Bend Library - 53 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Big Bend National Park - 57 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center - 94 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Santa Elena Canyon - 101 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 102 min drive - 78.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bad Rabbit Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Soul of the Desert

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned guestrooms.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 deadbolt lock
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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Neelanjan P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay with Minor Inconveniences
We had a mixed feeling about our stay here. We stayed in Alma 2. The location was easy to find and the check in process was simple. This is 60 minutes away from Big Bend National Park entrance and 30 minutes away from Terlingua. The location was convenient to drive, and the stargazing views were exceptional. We were provided with blankets, shampoo, and towels.The only thing that went off was the cleanliness of the home. There were spider webs in the bathroom, the toilet seat was unclean, and the utensils were ripped off. They had provided non sticks pans, but the Teflon coating was scratched so didn't feel good while cooking food there. I hope you take this as a constructive feedback for improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area
Great Property - 45 minutes from Big Bend park ! Before you arrive print or photograph directions as no internet! Small but comfortable place for 4 people! Bring water-beautiful stars at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bend trip
3 day stay with friends to hike nearby Big Bend National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvain W.

Nice spot to visit Big Bend
We stayed at 4 adults. Comfort is good enough, it had everything we needed. Location is good for visiting Big Bend, it still is a 45 minutes drive to reach the entrance of the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique L.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Teralingua Ranch Road
Wonderful stay with accommodating hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane I., Berea

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
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
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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