We spent the weekend staying at Bubble 2 at Basecamp. The original plan was to use base camp to go to Marfa and Big Bend across two days but we ended up spending both days in Marfa. It's about two hours from Marfa to TeraLingua so I would not recommend it. It's more of a stop enroute to Big Bend. If you have an EV, note that the nearest Supercharger is in Alpine. The turn off into base camp was a dirt road with several steep hills. No issues with any well maintained cars but just be aware. The whole area seemed like a scene out of Mad Max with the tipis and junk vehicles around to be honest. A ways down the dirt road was a turn off that was the parking area for Bubble One and Bubble Two. Bubble two is the more secluded one because nothing is viewable from the other bubble for the walk way towards the bubble. The bubble itself as well as the fire pit is secluded from eyes. Bubble one, you can see the fire pit from the walk way. The bubble is actually two bubbles, one for the main bedroom and one for the bathroom. Main room had the AC unit, queen sized bed, two end tables with lamps, two chairs, and one coffee table. The entry way "or airlock" had the Kruger coffee maker, Berkey water filter, and mini fridge. The quality of the furnishings is very nice. It didn't seem cheap or dirty at all. The bed, pillows, and comforter were soft and luxurious to the touch. The toilet looked spotless and the shower area was super clean. Definitely fits the definition of Glamping! Now the thing that everyone comes for -- the amazing view! At night you can see all the stars through the bubble overhead as you lay in bed! If the moon comes up it will diminish the visibility of the stars. Moonless nights are the best for star viewing. The bubble faces east so we got to see the colorful sun rise, although blocked partially by mountains. I highly recommend this as a relaxing experience, especially if you don't like camping outside. read more

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Had such a cool experience at staying at one of these bubbles! Was the perfect escape while I was on my Big Bend trip. Was able to easily find the location because of the instructions sent prior - you are pretty out there! I enjoyed the privacy of my bubble/section but enjoyed being part of the larger set of bubbles and having access to the main pool. Loved the hot tub, made for a relaxing time. The inside of the bubble had everything I need with the coffee maker and fridge, and the wifi was strong. Great, unique experience would love to return! read more

Booked one of the bubbles, and less than a week before our reservation, it was canceled because of winds having damaged the bubble we had a reservation for, and they didn't have any alternative accommodations that weekend. It's not like this was the result of some historic storm event, just the kind of moderate winds that some should expect to experience almost every year out in the west Texas desert. So getting people to commit to these fragile accommodations months in advance without actually being able to provide the service isn't a good business model, and I don't recommend people booking this place when you'll risk finding you have no place to stay for your trip to Big Bend where there aren't any alternative accommodations you can book on the short notice that Basecamp gives you to tell you they canceled your reservation. read more

Second time here because the first time was so neat, however I wasn't as impressed this time. My friends and I chose to stay in the deluxe 4 person bubble that includes one bed & one uncomfortable pull out couch that isn't even separated from each other...keep that in mind! One of the reasons we chose this bubble is because of hot tub & damn that was sad because it could barely fit the 4 of us comfortably + the temperate wasn't very hot! Outside the bubble was a nice fire pit and 4 chairs to gaze out at the Texas sky. And although you aren't connected to another bubble (privacy reasons), there is one separated by a wall right next to it and if someone is staying next to you, you will most likely hear them! Next time I visit big bend I will try another "glamping" experience! read more

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So far so good. Doing this review a bit early. First night but it's beautiful. The fire pit, the gas grill, the views. Just amazing. read more

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This place made me feel like I was inside the cover of a Kanye West album. It was pouring rain like crazy when we first arrived so we had to wait in the car for a bit for it to stop and that didn't even dampen my experience. The winds were so strong that it blew away my nike cap and umbrella lol. After that, it was complete bliss. If you ever feel tired of the hustle and bustle of daily life, then this is your place to escape for awhile. We booked the tipi experience for our first time and the interior was super nice even though we thought the tipi looked small from the outside. There were 3 of us and everyone had enough space. There was a microwave and cooling unit. The best part - Wi-Fi in the desert was fast and smooth that I was able to take my final exams (wouldn't recommend). Showers and restrooms were very clean and not too far away in a separate building. The only hiccups I had were random beetles showing up in our tipi in the morning but that was to be expected. We were pitifully unable to light a fire with the included matches lol so we had to go to the nearby store to get tumble weeds, wood, and a convenient lighter. All in all, a truly memorable experience that everyone should try in their lifetime. We're definitely booking the dome next time we're here. read more

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Enjoyed our stay in Bubble 2. It was almost surreal to see all the stars. It felt like we were camping (or glamping) on the moon. We enjoyed all the amenities and the fire pit. We'll defintely be back! Thanks again for the hospitality. read more

The options of places to stay near Big Bend are pretty limited. Terlingua is a convenient location. We stayed in a lotus tent here which was fairly nice as far as glamping goes. We were there in November and the temperature was comfortable. They have WiFi, but for some reason they put it so far away from the tents that it really doesn't work at all in the tent. If you're near the main building, it worked just fine, so it's not an issue with being in the middle of nowhere. The bathrooms are shared. They were fine, but the showers could have been cleaned more often. The sunrises and star gazing at night were beautiful. Considering the shared bathrooms, I thought it was a bit pricey, but I guess that's what you get with limited options for places to stay nearby. read more

One star short of 5 for affordability and no hot tub. Other than that I'd recommend staying at least once if you can afford it. The only way we were able to do so was with the sale they had going on when they were getting ready to open the new bubbles. The bubble was quite spacious and had its own living room with a couch that folds down into a bed, ac unit, coffee bar (Keurig), Berkey for water and small fridge. Also, a window with a great view of the mountains. The bathroom had a toilet, shower sink and all the essentials you'd need such as towels, rags, makeup tag, blow-dryer, soap, shampoo and conditioner. The bedroom had a comfy bed and bedding nightstands, book shelf, ac unit and wonderful views of the stars through the plastic at the top. Outside included its own shower, table and chairs, gas grill, and a few lounge chairs next to the fire pit. Other than being able to see the RV park across the way and the school the view is pretty good to watch the sunrise. No fires if it's too windy though, but I wasn't sure how windy was too windy so we didn't have one. Also, the biggest downfall of our trip was that we were supposed to have our own private hot tub and a few weeks before going we got an email saying the hot tubs hadn't made it in yet...I was looking forward to star gazing from the hot tub. Speaking of the stars, they were phenomenal when the clouds finally rolled out. Turn off all your lights in your bubble for the best view. It's seriously magical. Although we didn't get our hot tub it happened to get warm enough during the day to use the pool..we'll almost. The water was super cold but we got in any way since it was so warm out. It's really pretty out there. There were extra pool towels for you and it said outside blankets but I didn't see them in our basket. Also, you are responsible for stripping down your bed and putting everything in a designated bag along with your used towels. Overall a pretty good stay especially since it's quite close to the "town" area read more

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Our experience was better than expected. I'm finicky about shared/public restrooms. But the idea of staying in the lotus tent convinced me to give this a go. The area is secluded and romantic. The tipis add a great backdrop. The lotus tents are spacious with basic amenities such as a fridge, a sink with running water, and an air conditioning unit. The downside of these pipes was that we had a kangaroo rat easily sneak into our tent through cutouts for pipes and we couldn't do much about it. It was a rainy night but the tent held up well. You're in the middle of a desert, basically sleeping at the ground level - so better get used to crawlies. I was so excited about the interior design of the tent - beautiful bed with side tables, seating chairs with a cute table in between, it was surprisingly elegant and charming. We also enjoyed sitting outside with our dedicated campfire and Adirondack chairs, watching the sunrise the next morning. The bathroom was amazingly clean as were the shower cubicles - and super spacious. Oh and the second night we stayed at a Casa, which was also an incredible experience! read more

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Absolutely one of the top ten wastes of money in our lives. We stayed here around the new year in a "deluxe" bubble for close to $600 for one night. Here's what that money gets you: beat up, filthy IKEA furniture, ripped rugs, a home depot hot tub, literal tears in the bubble that let in FREEZING cold air, no place to put any of your clothes, toiletries, etc., and LOTS of instruction manuals for you to peruse lest you contact them for--god forbid!--an extra blanket (not allowed!). We will concede that the experience of being able to look at the stars at night through the top of the bubble was unique and special. But honestly, you can do that at night anywhere in west Texas and the rest of our experience here was like staying at a ramshackle roadside inn. Listen, if this cost a couple hundred bucks a night, we wouldn't be complaining because you're getting what you pay for, but the fact that it is so ludicrously priced for such a crappy operation is insulting. Maybe this place was novel when it first opened, but there seem to be plenty of new bubbles along the road coming into Terlingua--hopefully those have a more accurate price-to-quality ratio. This place is a joke and we highly recommend not staying here, ever. read more

We stayed at Bubble Terlingua, the new 10 bubble complex that just opened in July. Our expectations were not met, but based on the literature and pricing, our expectations may have been inflated. The view of the stars from bed was incredible. Watching the stars will keep you awake, because it is amazing. Being able to see the stars while lying in bed is the major selling point of Bubble Terlingua. Seeing the stars from bed is exciting, however, if you like sleeping in the dark, then you will soon discover that day follows night, and with the sunrise, you are now in a lighted room. A bubble at Bubble Terlingua is a sealed, inflated vinyl tent. Yes, it has a shower and toilet and WiFi and all, but it's a tent. So, if you are a camper, this could be a luxury tent. If you are not a camper, and made assumptions based on the rather extravagant cost, this is a hot room with very thin walls and windows with no curtains. Because it is sealed to stay inflated, there is no way to get a breeze, if one is required. With the clear roof in the bedroom and a picture window in the den (that can't be covered at all), it can actually be hotter inside than it is outside. You are at the mercy of the outside temperature and how quickly the staff replace the cover over the bubble in the morning. If you are a camper, this may be normal, except with most tents, you could open the flap to get some breeze inside. I am not a camper. I was annoyed. Our first morning, I found out that staff were planning to replace the cover on our bedroom sometime after 10am. At 9am, the A/C quit. When I called to report the outage, it was 91 degrees in the bubble and it hit 105 degrees before the cover was replaced. (Guests are allowed to remove the covers at night but only staff are allowed to replace them in the morning.) The bubble started cooling down slowly after the cover was replaced, and eventually, I tried turning on the A/C and it started. We live in Dallas. We are used to heat. We are also used to having A/C that keeps up with the heat. So, when I read "$449-$529 per night" and "air conditioning", I made the leap that the A/C could actually cool the bubble. Maintenance checked the A/C unit even after I got it restarted, and I think their expectation was that we had set it below the minimum (68 degrees) and the unit froze. Maintenance told me other people had set the A/C to 62 degrees, so that tells me that we were not the only ones feeling the heat. It was in the nineties inside the bubble during the day. It would make it into the high seventies at night, long after sundown. Be prepared to live out of your suitcase, because there are no closets or drawers. Al the walls are vinyl, so there is no place to hang anything. Again, if you were only staying one night, no big deal. We were staying four, so we really needed a closet or drawers or a hanging rack. If you live out of a backpack, you may be used to this. If you are used to packing and unpacking, it's an issue. Be prepared to hang your towels and reuse them, although the only towel hooks seem to be by the outside shower. If you only take one shower the morning after stargazing in bed and then you leave, you can probably just drop them on the counter - with multiple nights and no housekeeping service, be prepared. Be prepared to empty the trash, since you will probably overflow the trash cans in a day or two - there's a large trash can outside, so you can empty the small trash cans as you go - just hope the large can doesn't blow over (ours did but it was mostly empty.) There are replacement trash bags conveniently located in each of the trash cans in the bubble, so you can replace the bag after you throw your trash in the big can outside. So, reuse your towels indefinitely, clean your own trash, and please strip your bed before you leave. As was actually mentioned in the preparation correspondence, bring fire wood if you want to use the fire pit and bring plates, glasses and utensils if you want to eat in the bubble. This is ridiculous. I have stayed at hotels worldwide. I have never been asked to be my own maid. The worst issue with the shoddy construction was the front door of our bubble consistently blew open in the wind, even when we had locked it shut - and had to enter the keypad code to reopen it. So, it was closed and locked but it would not stay closed. Our second night, we checked the door was locked and went to dinner. When we came back, the door was wide open. The front door is the only door with a lock. So, the bubble is not secure. My wife and I have been traveling together for over 22 years and this is the first time we left a place early. If you want experiential travel, it might be a bad experience. read more

Basecamp Terlingua - A bubble in Bubble Terlingua. Left bubble is the bedroom (with cover removed). Right bubble is the den (with open window.) - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

"There are so many places to see, restaurants to try, experiences to have, why do anything twice?" Generally, that is my motto, but Basecamp Terlingua made me make an exception! I stayed in the tipis here three years ago with one of my best friends while we attended a photography workshop in Big Bend. I was truly stunned that a five-star tipi experience even existed. I was expecting to "rough" it, but that was certainly not the case. The tipis are HUGE inside. There are cement steps descending into each tipi. I'm sure this keeps it both warm and cool inside. There is a portable AC unit as well as a space heater, electric blankets with individual side controls for both the KING-Sized bed and fold out couch. Divine! The rugs on the floor give you a warm, cozy, homey feel. A small kitchenette is in each tipi too! A (bigger than dorm-sized) refrigerator, basin for washing up, coffee mugs, bowls,silverware (yay! No plastic or styrofoam) and a coffeemaker with a full selection of coffees to choose from (it was not fully stocked on my second stay with my kids which lead to a "fight" for the hot chocolates- ah well). I made chili for our trip and was able to heat it up in the full power microwave provided. There are two chairs outside by the fire pit, which thankfully I remembered to bring extra chairs so we could all enjoy s'mores by the fire each night of our two night stay. I brought firewood and kindling from Austin to avoid hunting for a place to buy it once there. What about the bathroom situation, you ask? There's a wash house with flush toilets, fantastic rain showers, hot water, body wash, shampoo, cream rinse, and lotion provided. Oh, and space heaters to keep you warm while you dry off. Here's the only drawback- we went during a busy time- sometimes, there was a wait for one of the four private wash areas, and the circuit breakers would flip off if too many people were running heaters and drying their hair. Not a dealbreaker for me, and they were prompt to fix the issues. I loved my time at the tipis both with my bestie and my kids. If your not a "camper", let me tell you, this is a experience you'd enjoy. Oh, one more thing- the view, the sky- both at night and the morning. Just breathtaking. Get outside, go for some hikes in Big Bend, and come "home" to your tipi. Let me know if you try it. I just know you'll love it! read more

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We were very excited about the Bubble experience. We rented #5 because we wanted the pool. After a long day of hiking and exploring it would be perfect. Well it wasn't. The pool was nasty and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in forever. I complained, they said someone would be there later that day. That didn't happen, then they said someone would be out first thing in the morning, and if they did they did a terrible job. I couldn't tell they had been there. I complained again and was just told, they said they came out. That was the end of it as far as they were concerned. Terrible attitude. It needed brushing badly, then vacuumed, and of course shocked. You couldn't even see the bottom. We were there 4 days. So I didn't get the use of the pool. The next problem is, while I understand the concept of the big windows to look out at night, they need to be able to cover them during the day so the rooms wont be 110 degrees. The poor mini-splits cant keep up. They don't actually cool off until after 10 pm. The other thing about the mini-splits is they are so close to the ground they get no circulation anywhere. They need to be up higher. Needless to say we were very disappointed. If you came back to the Bubble about 2 or 3 in the afternoon, they were so hot you couldn't stay in them until about 6 or 7. I would never do this again, nor would I recommend it to anyone. The pool problem alone made me make that decision since I selected these solely because of the pool. read more

The nomad tipi was disgusting. The tarp on our bed was covered in bird crap. The tipi was also covered in crap. It rains in the tipis and their advice was to sleep under the bird turd covered tarp. The do not give refunds. read more

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My totally awesome boo surprised me with an overnight stay in Bubble 1!! It was far more than what I ever expected! It was like camping with luxury style! As you park there are wagons waiting to help assist you with your luggage, and the place was super SUPER quiet, we felt bad for being loud dragging the wagons to our bubble...LOL Anyway, it was such a suprise to open the door to see the coffee bar, electricity, and the immediate view when we walked into our room. I was blown away on how truly beautiful and seriously romantic everything was! And of course, I'm so spoiled, I truly enjoyed the fully functional bathroom! They don't sell wood, so we were prepared and brought our own...and really enjoyed sitting outside next to the campfire. Unfortunately, it was overcast so we didn't get to see the stars, but in the middle of the night we woke up to see that they peeked out to say hello!! So, if you want to really have a luxurious, romantic outdoor experience in the desert area, this is a must!! read more

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This was an amazing place to stay at. We were visiting Big Bend National Park and decided to stay in the Bubble Tents available here. It was very clean and we had a unique experience. There was WiFi available as well as toilet and shower. There was also a pool nearby which faced the mountains. Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend the Bubble Tents available at this place. read more

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5 STAR! We stayed in a Lotus Tent from March 28 - 31, 2021. We booked it to be there immediately after the Texas spring breaks had finished. The staff was responsive via email before we arrived when I added an additional night to our stay (3 nights instead of 2). Check in and out is self check in. You get an email with all the details and a map. We arrived a little early but our lotus tent was ready. You use some the self service carts to move your items into the tent. Our tent was amazing. It had a heater and swamp cooler, heated blanket, coffee machine, large mini fridge, water filter, and sing. There were outlets for our devices to charge. There is a shared bath house that has 6 toilet rooms and 4 shower rooms. All are clean, spacious, and there was never a wait to use one. The lotus tents and teepees share the toilets and shower rooms. There is also a coffee room which was nice. Even though we had a coffee set up in our tent, we sat in the coffee room to get the best WIFI signal. The WIFI in the bathhouse/coffee room is very good. The bed was so comfortable, the tent was fantastic and had everything we could want. The tents and teepees were all fully booked but parking was no problem. Each lotus tent had its own pair of chairs and a fire pit (bring your own wood). My only issue (not with Basecamp management) is that it was clearly written that quiet hours were 10pm - 8am. One teepee partied LOUDLY until 12:30am. I was glad we were in a tent far from them, but they were inconsiderate. Each tent was supplied with ear plugs, so we could have used those. In the early morning, a few people didn't think about others sleeping as they loudly talked as they walked to the bathhouse. They were just not thinking. This is just part of the experience of sleeping in a tent with canvas walls with are thin and you can hear through. It was ok and we just wish everyone realized some of us are there to get up early and hike. I did have to get up one night in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. The bathhouse is well lit and no problem navigating there in the middle of the night. One thing that Basecamp Terlingua could do is put some signage at the road you turn on. The location of the tents is perfect. Close enough to everything but no right on the main road. Great location, minutes from restaurants and the main road. We are already trying to figure out when we can go back to Basecamp Terlingua and planning to go with friends. Such a wonderful experience! read more

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We were on a road trip through Texas and stayed here for two nights. Everything was perfect from arrival to checkout. We had one small issue with a lamp but the was fixed promptly and without hesitation. Parking was easy and the dirt road wasn't terrible, access to our bubble was smooth and we just fell in love with it. The bed was comfortable and the bubble stayed cool in the day. We did use the heater one night and it worked great. The shower is a perfect temperature and they do supply shampoo, conditioner and body soap. Mini fridge with creamer, a coffee maker, mugs, sugar and disposable cups are all available. Our hot tub was a constant 103° and perfect for looking at the stars. We did use the fire pit and bought wood and s'mores ingredients at the local Cottonwood grocery store. The prices weren't bad at all and we also bought our wine here. The store is great for almost anything you could possibly need. We miss our bubble already and definitely recommend staying here for a few nights while you explore Terlingua! Enjoy. read more

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Minutes from ghost town Terlingua. Super cool place to stay. Private. Quiet. Stylish. Unique. Clean. Comfortable. We stayed in a bubble. Left the tarp on the first night. Took it off the 2nd. The stars shine in and so does the moon. The road up is steep but well worth it. We loved it and are looking for more bubbles around the world to stay in. We hope to come back again. Highly recommend. read more

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I wish I could give this place a million stars. We had one of the last pods without a hot tub and it was still amazing! The bubble are super clean and decorated super cute. You can't beat the views or the proximity to the park. We enjoyed the pool (not heated, but it was still warm enough to use in early October). Each pod was very private. My only complaint it that there is no 'lights out' rule and our first night we had neighbors that had a flood light on until 11pm. But that's not the bubbles fault. Our next night was much more pleasant and dark. I would highly recommend any of the basecamp properties. After staying there and dining at their cafe and visiting friends at another one of their bubbles, this place is on brand and creates the best luxury 'camping' probably in the whole state. They have a great eye for detail and for taking care of their clients. read more

Stay: 3 nights in Tipi. 1 night in Lotus. Location: 10 mins from Big Bend entrance. 20 mins from Lajitas/border. Terlingua has every excursion you could hope to book. Ghosttown is a fun hub as you'll see the locals(they'll be the sunburned bearded dudes) and a bunch of tourists hanging on the porch sipping on some refreshing brews. Amenities: Tipis are very spacious. Great for family stay with fold out couch. Lotus Is half the size but perfect for 2. Tipis are not sealed to critters so minimize internal lighting at night. Thankfully Lotus is sealed since we had a huge thunderstorm over our night there. Both have fridges, Keurigs, and sink. A/C kept us cool enough in in middle of June. Tipis have bathhouse with 3 individual shower/toilet rooms. Lotus has more and the toilets are separate. They also have a coffee room with additional mugs and coffee. Service: The only issue we had was a fridge that stopped cooling in our tipi. I emailed the Basecamp email and Brian from maintenance was out there within 30 minutes. He then went and grabbed their office fridge for us while they got a new fridge. The next day they swapped the new one. The office was always very responsive to emails. They also let us move into the lotus from tipi early in morning instead of 3pm check in which made the transition so much easier. 5 stars. Highly recommend. read more

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Everything was fine but our group left a $400+ speaker there and they refused to send it to us. Even after we were told they found the speaker. read more

Bubble X exceeded my expectations. My husband and I absolutely loved the privacy, the attention to detail and the cleanliness of the bubble itself. It had the feeling of complete isolation but also comfort with some modern touches. Everything we needed. The stars! The hot tub! The ability to make a fire and chill. We haven't stopped talking about it and we decided we might need a spot there to call home. Visit, be inspired and enjoy. read more

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Terrible experience. Ended up leaving 15 minutes after getting there. Upon walking up to the lotus tent, our tent was unzipped at the bottom which we thought was weird and most likely another guest accidentally going into the wrong tent at some point. There were so many bugs to the point of us not being able to speak without them going in our mouth (even with the lights off). I am fully aware that yes, there are bugs. I do not have an issue with a couple of bugs, but this was something I'd never seen before. Definitely not worth $200. Tried calling the owners about the issue but service was choppy (that is understandable). There were bugs inside the Keurig machine as well. The bed had bugs in it--some dead, some alive. We tried to give it one last chance until we turned on the AC and a bunch of bugs flew out of the vent. I believe this could have been avoided by having a lock (literally as simple as a gym lock) on the tents that only the renters and owner know the code to in order to avoid a random guest going in and ruining the entire experience for another. Even though they explicitly say that "bugs in the tent isn't a problem they can fix", they really need to have better preventative measures if they are going to charge as much as they do. However, if the bug infestation doesn't bother you, this place has great views. read more

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Tee pees are cool and the area is really nice. The waterfall shower's back must hurt a lot because it carries the entire basecamp terlingua. The couch had weird white stains on it when I woke up this morning but oh well. It was probably Pablo's fault. read more

Nice and spacious accommodations in the Tipi. The swamp cooler is NOT sufficient for the summer months but I am sure the fall and spring are perfect! Nice kitchenette with really nice bedding. read more

Blown away! This is for those that want to just come, relax and explore. We stayed in Casa Piedra. A stand alone hut. The place was immaculately clean and the amenities were perfect. There was everything you needed for a decent coffee/tea, a refrigerator, microwave, towels, hairdryer and WiFi. The shower is awesome....and the bonus outdoor shower is just even better! A complimentary pack of caramels were left on our bed which was a welcome touch after 7hrs in the car The area is just so peaceful and the scenery is breathtaking. Big bend national park entrance is literally a 5 min drive and is well worth the visit. There is a small convenience store just down the road in cottonwood for groceries needed and a gift store and great restaurant within walking distance of the hut. Would highly recommend this accommodation if you were thinking of heading out to Terlingua. read more

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We stayed in Casa Patron. Lovely view, wonderfully decorated and we absolutely loved the outdoor fire/seating area. There was a city-wide water outage when we were there in early January 2021 but staff were very helpful and even brought water to drink and flush with. Overall, a great stay and I've recommended to friends and family. read more

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Incredible feeling when you are lying in your bed with a clear view of millions of stars! We thoroughly enjoyed our night in the bubble.

Highly recommend. Loved our stay and will return. Very fun for all ages and star gazing is amazing.

Mostly nice. Pros: cute, private outdoor shower & tub. Large bathroom. Comfy king bed. Fridge, Keurig. Sitting room has sleeper sofa. Convenient to everything like restaurants, ghost town. Cons: Doors not square in frames, leak air. A.C. blows right on bed & no way to adjust vents upward. No microwave, so can't warm up any type of food. Toilet is iffy. Often have to take off tank lid to adjust flapper valve or wont flush. I didn't like the pillows. Management wants you to strip your own sheets & put them & towels in a bag. Really??? read more

Had an absolute wonderful time here. I stayed in Nomad Tipi (smallest tipi). Perfect for two people. Tipi was clean, bedding and extra blankets provided (it can get cold at night). Plenty of selection of coffees/tea/hot chocolate for Keurig machine. Great to have fridge to put cooler items in it and use our cooler to store food (crumbs and critters). Loved sitting outside at night with campfire and watching stars. Bathrooms/showers were clean. My only wish was that there was some sort of table outside to prepare food, to keep crumbs and critters out. Would definitely recommend and will be back. read more

Basecamp Terlingua - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Can't speak to the Bubble accommodations because we didn't go, but I can tell you that they very quickly forgot their outreach to clients at the beginning of the pandemic. Had a reservation for May 2020 that was cancelled at the start of the pandemic in March 2020 (quarantines, state-mandated shutdowns). Received the kindest email response asking if we would consider a raincheck (plus a free day! USE ANYTIME!) as their business had taken a hit and they and their employees were struggling. We accepted the offer as our small way to help out. We also assumed we would be notified when they again were accepting reservations post-COVID. In January 2021 I reached out to them to find out whether they were accepting bookings, and the response was yes, but next availability was July/August (when no one wants to go) as they were already booked solid. We elected to wait until April *2022* - not super happy we weren't given a heads up, but okay. Next email from them lists the amount we owe for the price difference. Huh? Well, they said, the rate on those dates is higher, so we have to pay the difference. This struck us as disingenuous since the email stated: "The reservation can be made for any date in the future and you can choose new dates whenever you're ready - at whichever property you like." Guess there was fine print we didn't notice. (There was no fine print.) After discussion, we elected to simply take a refund. Next email from them showed the refund - less a cancellation fee. At this point, I phoned them to ask that they reconsider this fee, which they did, but not after a bit of phone rudeness. Seems a lot like the graciousness they requested during COVID does not go the other direction once the crisis passed; they're obviously doing quite well now. Sad that we'll miss the Bubble stay, but turns out there are other Bubbles out there. read more

Ehhh. Charge cleaning fee but then ask you to clean? Make sure you go when the moon is darker, if you go when it is fuller, it will be too bright to see stars. Overpriced for not having a hot tub. Went with friends got 2 bubbles theirs had a hot tub and our did not???? And we paid the same price?? Rip off read more

Staying in a literal bubble in the middle of the desert was just the adventure my family was looking for! We stayed in the two room bubble deluxe and it was awesome! The main bed was so soft it was like sleeping on a cloud! The sofa that transitions to a bed was not as comfortable and I highly suggest bringing a full size air mattress to lay on top of it. The bubble was complete with its own personal shower and toilet. There is a mini fridge but no microwave. We loved having a Keurig coffee maker. We brought our own coffee pods but they provide you with array of different flavor coffee pods. The outdoor view was amazing. The sunrise over the mountains was breathtaking! The hot tub was soo nice to soak our aching bones after a long days hike. I was the only one in our group to enjoy the outdoor shower, but trust me you want to try the outdoor shower! There was a fire pit but due to constant rain storms during our visit there was standing water in our pit so no fire for us. We also didn't use the gas grill provided as we wanted to visit local eating places. The office staff was very friendly, accommodating and very prompt to respond to emails. I highly suggest staying at Basecamp Terlingua and let your adventure begin! read more

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My wife and I stayed in a bubble and it was amazing! The views are incredible and the staff is all very friendly, Definitely will stay here again soon! read more

Basecamp Terlingua - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Such a fun place to stay and use as base camp for exploring Big Bend. Comfortable, spacious (we had 6 in the largest Tipi), mini fridge, microwave and a swamp cooler that kept it super cool. Shared bathrooms with showers super clean. Easy wed check in a d helpful staff pre arrival. We will be back ! read more

Basecamp Terlingua - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

We stayed in Casa Piedra and it was so cute and comfy, and the bed was amazingly comfortable - especially after a full day of hiking! In walking distance to Terlingua ghost town and a couple of restaurants. We spent every night sitting outside by the fire under the stars. Only problem we had was trying to find it in the dark because we got there late. read more

This was my first trip to Big Bend National Park. We stayed in the Lotus tents. Basecamp Terlingua has some GREAT qualities: The beds are comfortable, the facilities are clean, and the views are spectacular. It's also only a 15ish minute drive to Big Bend's entrance. They are the first facility I have stayed at the offered a makeup towel (a dark towel to help avoid staining). I thought that was a cool touch. However, I wouldn't stay there again because I felt like the room was overpriced for what we received. My family and I (2 adults + 1 toddler + 1 infant) stayed for two nights. After fees, it cost us $460. My first complaint: the bugs. If people are going to pay over $200/night, then the owner needs to invest in lamps/repellent to keep bugs out of the tents. My husband and I had to sit in the dark every night while bugs attacked any light (phones, computers, flashlights) that we turned on. By the time we left, our bedspread was covered in bug guts because we kept swatting them away from us. Kinda kills the atmosphere. My second complaint: When I reserved the room, I said there were 4 of us staying there. However, I showed up to towels for 2. No worries, the kids didn't need baths that night. The next morning, I called and specifically requested 2 additional towels. The girl told me that they always keep additional towels near the bath house, but they must have ran out. She assured me someone would replenish them. I'm sure someone did, but by the time we returned all the towels were gone again. The kids had to share our towels. If it was a cheap campground, I would have brushed this off. But based on the cost I paid, someone should have delivered extra towels to my tent to ensure that I got them since I called and specifically asked for them. (I'm of the opinion that this is a pretty basic hotel practice.) Last complaint: They state that they place either a heater/cooler in the tent based on the weather. This is true- we had a cooler. During the day, the cooler came in handy! I was glad I had it. But at night, I really needed the heater. I was able to bury myself under covers but my infant kept waking up cold. My family is used to camping. I have no problem taking my kids into bed with me to keep them warm. But at this cost, the owner needs to spring for a contraption that can do both. That way, it is actually up to the guest to determine the temperature. My last comment is more of a suggestion than a complaint: there was a personal coffee bar in our tent as well as a communal one near the bathhouse. To up the usability/efficiency, it would be nice if there was also a microwave somewhere for guests to use. (They do include both hot chocolate and tea with their coffee bar, which we made use of since we don't like coffee. I appreciated that.) Ultimately, the place was nice enough. I enjoyed my stay. But it should be $100/night max. It's just not worth the price tag. read more