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Ten Bits Ranch - Room #13 Jail

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 224 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Terlingua, TX
  • Starlight Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Santa Elena Canyon
  • Big Bend Library
    ‪10 min drive‬

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

Ten Bits Ranch - Room #13 Jail

Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park area lodging with a unique West Texas old town experience.
Ten Bits Ranch has some of the most beautiful views in the Big Bend region of Texas.
The rugged off grid Ten Bits Ranch site was chosen for its breathtaking views of the dark sky stars, red craggy rocks and the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the surrounding mountains.
Guests of Ten Bits Ranch may hike and explore over 550 private acres of Ten Bits Ranch land at their leisure. Ten Bits Ranch is your own personal National Park without all the rules and restrictions of hiking the public land.
Guests may have a complimentary self-serve continental breakfast or prepare your own meal 24/7 in the full guest kitchen and dining area in the shared Cantina space.
Ten Bits Ranch is just (20) minutes from the Big Bend National Park entrance and (20) minutes from the historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Ten Bits Ranch is (20) minutes from local activities like the Big Bend rafting companies, Big Bend Stables horseback riding and the local bars & restaurants like the famous La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, Longdraw Pizza, StarlightTheatre, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Chili Pepper Cafe and High Sierra Bar & Grill.
Ten Bits Ranch is (25) minutes from the amazing Big Bend Ranch State Park and the beautiful Lajitas Golf Resort.
Ten Bits Ranch has everything that you need to be comfortable (WiFi, AC, gas & electric heat, satellite television). The entire property is off grid and powered by the one of the largest (57.6 kW) privately owned solar power systems in Texas.
Experience REAL West Texas off grid living in the Big Bend region with your own off grid oasis and 550-acre private park.
Hike and explore right outside your room without the rules and limitations of the public parks. Hike with your pet, bring your ATV or motorcycle, build a fire, visit our shooting range or just have a drink, smoke a cigar or read a book on the porch or by the firepit and look at the beautiful mountains on the hotel property. Let the hundreds of acres and nearly complete freedom create a unique Big Bend experience.
Ten Bits Ranch has some of the best views of the famous Big Bend stars. Since Ten Bits Ranch is completely off grid and located on 550 private acres, there are no neighbors and no ground lights to obscure the perfectly dark night sky.
The amazing solitude is extremely quiet and peaceful day or night. If you come to Ten Bits Ranch when the moon cycle is dark, after 20 minutes (for your eyes to adjust), the stars will appear to surround you like a blanket. Be sure to watch for shooting stars. There is a shooting star in view at Ten Bits Ranch almost every week. Ten Bits Ranch offers a truly private, unique, off grid, dark sky star gazing experience that few people have the opportunity to see in person. The craggy Chimney Rock Mountain blocks out a beautiful black jagged silhouette in the blanket of stars.
Well-behaved pets (and well-behaved people) are welcome at Ten Bits Ranch. Hike and explore at your leisure with both your 2 and 4 legged friends.
Thank you for considering Ten Bits Ranch for your Big Bend Adventure. Wherever you choose to stay, the Big Bend area is a wild, unique and a truly beautiful place that is well worth the trip.
Don’t just take our word for it, see what previous guests are saying in our reviews.
The Jail is one of our Standard single king rooms. The Jail has a flat screen HD TV, a private bath, WIFI, air conditioning, Keurig coffee maker, mini fridge, and microwave. The Jail is THE original building of the Ten Bits Ranch western town. The Jail building was originally an adobe hunting cabin. The Jail is the smallest and least expensive room on the Ten Bits Ranch.

The Jail is a Standard king room and is part of a quad-plex with the Saloon (#14), Freight Office (#15) and Bath House (#16). To have connecting rooms, please reserve the Jail and Saloon to share these two (or three if you include the Freight Office) unique rooms during the stay.

Each Ten Bits Ranch room fits into the overall design of our western town. The decor reminds you of the late 1800's, but the amenities are modern. Ten Bits Ranch is completely off the grid with solar powered energy. Our solar power system has proven to be more reliable than the service provided by the local power company.

When you consider your options for Big Bend National Park lodging, you will be happy with our beautiful yet convenient location. We're a short 15-minute minute drive to Terlingua and Study Butte. But we're far enough away to rest and relax in the surrounding desert and mountainous topography and to enjoy the dark sky stars. Big Bend National Park and entrance are just 20 minutes away.

The Ten Bits Ranch Cantina is a unique and enjoyable part of your experience at Ten Bits Ranch. Guests will find a simple self-serve continental breakfast provided 24/7 in the Cantina. There is also a large dining area and full kitchen in the Cantina. Three full-size refrigerators and two stoves and ovens are available for all guests to use during their stay. Out back of the Cantina, you will find two propane grills for your use.
We will fill up well in advance as do many Big Bend hotels, so please make your reservation today.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Starlight Theatre. Features include free breakfast. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, TV, and microwave
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Starlight Theatre and 9 minutes from Big Bend Library
Free breakfast is available.

This Terlingua cabin is smoke free.

Guests are served free breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Microwave

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 260 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Ten Bits Ranch - Room #13 Jail Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at the Jail on Ten Bits Ranch. This little "town" setting gives you the true feeling of the old west in the Big Bend area of Texas. I even made the trek to the old Apache Cave on the Ranch. We would definitely recommend staying here and will stay here again if the opportunity presents itself. Thanks Cowboy and Sis!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was cute and Sis was very quick to respond with answers to any questions we had. The stars were so beautiful! It was the perfect place for star gazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a a fun place to stay! It was clean and comfortable, and had so much character. Our check-in information, as well as lots of other useful information, was provided well in advance, which made everything smooth and easy. We didn't use the kitchen much, but when we did, we found it to be clean, well-equipped and stocked. The road in is a bit rough (a 4WD vehicle would have made it less so), but worth the drive to this beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place was awesome

We got in very late from a long day on the road and had to head out early for another long day. I would love to have stayed here for a couple nights and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and facility. Just what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rowan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place to stay! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Astronomy Break from Dallas weather

Very dark. Love that there are no exterior lights. Bortle 1 skies, best in the country.
Image of the lagoon nebula taken just after a thunderstorm and hail travelled thru. On May 29 2am.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

melinda p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Perfect location and every detail was taken into consideration. Everything was just perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking

We loved that it was off the grind and only about a 30 minute drive to the entrance of Big Bend National Park. The property felt like you were in a small town community away from the world. Loved the western rustic feel of the community and room that we stayed in. We will be back again for sure. But this time with our adult children for a family adventure. Book it now!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we had a really nice stay! The room was big. The bed was comfortable. The general grounds were really neat. We enjoyed walking around and looking at the other rooms. There were some rather loud guests hanging out on their porch many rooms away which was a little annoying but the rooms itself were pretty soundproof/quiet. You couldn’t really hear noise from other rooms/outside when you were in your room. We had two small issues. One, the towels were wet when we checked in and had hairs on them so I’m not sure if they just didn’t fully dry or if we were given dirty towels. We also had an issue with a scorpion in the room. I know it’s Texas and scorpions are native to the area but if you’re ready this, just come prepared! Luckily we had hairspray to kill it as it was in the corner of the mirror and couldn’t step on it. We were wishing we had brought lavender or something! Overall, we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Cabin

Great ranch and property to stay at for your west texas visit. Plenty of amenities considering it is off-grid. Even with most cabins filled up, the place was still very quiet. Unbelievable night sky...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

BB B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We really enjoyed our stay and the views were breathtaking. We looked at the stars for hours!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! It was peaceful and quiet. Check-in and check-out were super easy! Room had everything we needed and although we didnt really use it, the cantina had all the conveniences of home. Loved the trail and cave view. Its a rough road getting here, but totally worth it! Loved sunset views as well. Great stay while visiting Big Bend National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than expected

The secluded ranch was a perfect mix of privacy and proximity to restaurants/ parks of you are looking for solitude in a scenic setting. The facilities were much nicer than expected, resuscitationcompared to others we drove past.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiyah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Big Bend Stay

Loved this place. It’s incredibly safe and cozy for being off grid. I was a bit nervous being off grid, but this property has other guests that stay in their own buildings… it felt like a little village. The room itself was so comfortable, clean and exactly what we needed. There were TONS of stars at night and stunning sunrises in the morning. Could not recommend more. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just Amazing. Quiet and a special experience in the middle of nowhere. I would stay there again. Good kitchen with everything you need. Also some breakfast is available. Plenty of water in the room. BBQ and fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyla

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It a ways of the beating path for sure but well worth the stay. Very nice clean and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and Beautiful

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ten Bits Ranch. Everything was easy from check in through checkout. I thought this place might be gimicky at first glance but I was very wrong. The theme in our room and overall of the ranch was great. Our room was well stocked, it was clean, and the king size bed was comfortable after a long day of driving, hiking, and exploring. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

I enjoyed the room. It was clean, plenty of towels, etc. The a/c was terrific. The bed was comfortable. While the location was wonderful for being close to Big Bend and seeing the stars. It was too far out to go back into Terlingua to eat once I got back from hiking and got cleaned up. I made a lot of use of the in-room microwave and refrigerator. Worked great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable quite relaxing. We’ve been coming here since 2019 and love the peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and geographically beautiful

My partner and I loved our short stay at Ten Bits Ranch. The location is really amazing (in close proximity to the canal) and the ranch itself is beautifully designed, met all of our needs, and was very comfortable. We would certainly stay here again if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Scenery was beautiful mountains with climbing sheep at 7:30 pm. Met wonderful neighbors Mark and Patsy. A trip not to forget. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Big Bend stay

We arrived late and left early, but our short time here was great. It was very clean and easy to find with google maps. It was a little tricky finding our building in the dark but the stars are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Der beste Ort zum Übernachten in der Wüste

Ich habe 5 Nächte in der Ten Bits Ranch im Old Jailhouse Zimmer verbracht. Rundum ein wunderbarer Ort, mitten in der Wüste, gut erreichbar über eine Gravelroad. Der Check in war mit Pin Code ganz einfach. Ein wunderbares Zimmer, alles liebevoll vorbereitet, alles was man braucht, ein bequemes Bett, ein tolles Bad, Kaffeemaschine, Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle. Vor dem Zimmer sitzen und den Sonnenuntergang sehen, war soooo schön. In der Cantina gibt es für alle zur Selbstbedienung Wasser, Kaffee, Säfte, Brot, Waffeln und vieles mehr. Eine komplette Küche, wenn man kochen möchte. Wer Ruhe und Ursprünglichkeit sucht, ist hier richtig. Nach Teralingua bracht man ca. 30 Minuten, etwas länger in den Big Bend NP. Eine grandiose Umgebung. Ich hätte noch länger bleiben können und komme gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025