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Cigar Mountain House
Cigar Mountain House is a villa-style vacation rental on FM 170 in Terlingua, built for larger groups looking for space, privacy, and a pool at the end of a long day in the desert. The property sits back from the highway with open views of Cigar Mountain and the surrounding Chihuahuan terrain.
The home is laid out as two casita-style bedrooms with private baths, plus a large open family room with two queen Murphy beds, giving the house enough sleeping capacity to host a full extended family or group of friends. A heated and cooled pool, shaded outdoor kitchen, and fire pit courtyard anchor the outdoor space.
It sits minutes from the Terlingua Ghost Town, the west entrance of Big Bend National Park, and Big Bend Ranch State Park, making it a practical base for groups splitting time between hiking, the river, and town.
At a Glance
Known For
Group lodging with a heated and cooled pool, two private casita bedrooms plus an open family room with Murphy beds, and a quiet setting off FM 170 with clear desert views and Dark Sky compliant outdoor lighting.
Location
23031 FM 170, Terlingua, Texas 79852. A short drive from the Terlingua Ghost Town and the west entrance of Big Bend National Park, with Big Bend Ranch State Park beginning just down the road toward Lajitas.
The House and How It Sleeps
The property is built villa style, with two separate casita-style bedrooms, each with its own queen bed and bath. A third sleeping area sits in the large open family room, which is outfitted with two queen-size Murphy beds. The layout keeps couples and families with their own private spaces while still giving everyone a common room to gather in.
Each bedroom has its own independent split unit for heating and cooling, so guests can set their own temperatures without negotiating a thermostat. The house has two indoor bathrooms plus a bonus outdoor shower, all linens are included, and the home is set up for self check in with smart locks at any hour.
The full kitchen includes a stove and oven, refrigerator and freezer, microwave, air fryer, electric skillet, toaster, and several styles of coffee makers, along with basic dishes and pans. Families traveling with small kids will find a highchair, play pen, and plastic children’s dishes already on site.
Outdoor Spaces and the Pool
Heated and Cooled Pool
The pool is both heated and cooled, so it stays comfortable across the wide temperature swings of the Big Bend year. A shaded patio sits alongside it, with extra pool towels stocked at the house.
Outdoor Kitchen and Dining
A propane grill and a large dining table with chairs sit under their own shaded patio, giving groups a full outdoor cooking and eating setup separate from the indoor kitchen.
Fire Pit Courtyard
A central courtyard fire pit is surrounded by several seating areas, set up for the kind of long, slow evenings that follow a day in the park.
Dark Sky Stargazing
All outdoor lighting at the property is Dark Sky compliant, preserving the night sky views that the Big Bend region is known for. The shade structures over the outdoor areas also generate electricity for the home.
Working, Streaming, and Staying Connected
Fiber Internet and Wi-Fi
High speed fiber internet and Wi-Fi reach throughout the property, an unusual amenity this far out on FM 170 and a real advantage for guests who need to keep one foot in the office.
Dedicated Workspace
A full workspace with basic office supplies is set aside in the home, giving remote workers a real desk and a view rather than a kitchen table to share.
Private Streaming
Televisions and surround sound are set to guest mode, letting visitors sign into their own streaming services without leaving accounts behind for the next guest.
Practical Information
Reservations are made directly through the Cigar Mountain House booking page at cigarmountainhouse.lodgify.com. House rules, FAQ, and cancellation policy are published on the property website and should be reviewed before booking, especially for larger groups.
Self check in is available at any hour through smart locks at the property, so late arrivals after a long drive from El Paso, Midland, or San Antonio are not a problem. The home is equipped with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and an outdoor security camera positioned over the driveway.
Electric vehicle charging is listed by the property as coming soon. Guests planning to travel with an EV should confirm current status with the host before booking.
Explore More While You’re Here
Terlingua Ghost Town
The historic adobe ruins, porch at the Trading Company, and Starlight Theatre sit just up the road in Terlingua, making it the natural dinner and music stop after a day exploring.
Big Bend National Park
The Maverick entrance to Big Bend National Park is a short drive east, opening access to the Chisos Basin, Santa Elena Canyon, and the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Heading west on FM 170 toward Lajitas leads into Big Bend Ranch State Park and one of the most scenic stretches of river road in Texas.
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