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Ghost Town Casitas
Ghost Town Casitas is a small collection of privately owned casitas located on Ivey Road inside historic Terlingua, only minutes from the western entrance of Big Bend National Park. The property sits within walking distance of the Starlight Theatre porch and the old mining ruins that draw visitors to the ghost town.
The property offers three distinct lodging options, each designed to sleep two guests comfortably and built around the quiet, star-filled desert that surrounds Terlingua. Casa Piedra is a stone-walled casita with a king bed and rock shower, Desert Pearl is a renovated trailer with a queen bed and private bathhouse, and Ghost House is a mirror-clad cabin with a queen bed and small kitchenette.
The setting suits couples, photographers, and outdoor travelers looking for a base close to the trails, the river, and the nightlife of the ghost town without the crowds of larger lodges.
At a Glance
Known For
Three architecturally distinct casitas including the stone-built Casa Piedra and Big Bend’s first mirror cabin, the Ghost House. Each has air conditioning and heat, outdoor showers or fire pits, and the fastest Wi-Fi in Terlingua. A Tesla charger is available at Desert Pearl.
Location
212 Ivey Road in Terlingua Ghost Town, a short walk from the Starlight Theatre and roughly a 25 minute drive to the Maverick entrance of Big Bend National Park.
Three Casitas, Three Distinct Stays
Casa Piedra is the stone casita on the property, with a king-size bed, a rock-walled indoor shower, and a private outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day on the trail. An outdoor fire pit with a steel grate sits just off the porch, set up for slow-cooked meals or evening fires under the desert sky.
Desert Pearl is a fully renovated trailer fitted with a queen bed and a private bathhouse about five feet from the front deck. It runs on a powerful air conditioner, has its own outdoor shower, and includes a Tesla charger for electric vehicle travelers passing through Terlingua.
Ghost House is a mirror-clad cabin, the first of its kind in the Big Bend area. It has a queen bed, a cascading shower, an outdoor fire pit, and a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, plates, and silverware. Each casita sleeps two guests comfortably.
Amenities and On-Site Comforts
Climate Control
Every casita is equipped with its own air conditioning and heat, a meaningful comfort in a region where summer days can reach triple digits and winter nights drop sharply.
Outdoor Showers and Fire Pits
Casa Piedra and Desert Pearl include private outdoor showers, a desert-stay feature guests often single out. Casa Piedra and Ghost House each have outdoor fire pits suited to evening fires or simple cooking.
Tesla Charger
A Tesla charger is available at the Desert Pearl casita, one of the few EV charging options in the Terlingua area.
Wi-Fi
The property runs what the owners describe as the fastest Wi-Fi in Terlingua, though connectivity in the broader desert area cannot be guaranteed at all times.
Practical Information
Reservations are made directly through ghosttowncasitas.com, where booking direct means paying only for the room plus a one-time cleaning fee. Check-in is 3:00 PM CST and check-out is 10:00 AM CST. Questions before booking can be sent by text to (432) 244-1120 or by email to info@ghosttowncasitas.com.
The cancellation policy refunds 100 percent for cancellations made 30 or more days before arrival, 50 percent for 15 to 29 days out, and offers no refund or reschedule inside 14 days. A $45 cancellation or reservation-change fee applies per room. Exceptions are not made for weather, power outages, Wi-Fi disruptions, park closures, or illness.
The casitas are not pet friendly. A $350 violation fee applies, including for emotional support animals. Guests traveling with certified service animals should contact the property in advance. Children are welcome, though each casita is designed to sleep two guests comfortably.
Explore More While You’re Here
Ghost Town Casitas pairs naturally with some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend region.
Big Bend National Park
The Maverick entrance sits roughly 25 minutes east of the casitas, opening access to Santa Elena Canyon, the Lost Mine Trail, and the Chisos Basin. Plan a day in Big Bend National Park for hiking, river views, and one of the darkest skies in the lower 48.
Terlingua Ghost Town
The mining ruins, Starlight Theatre, and the locals’ porch are all within walking distance. Explore Terlingua on foot for live music, cold drinks, and the slow desert rhythm the town is known for.
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Heading west on FM 170 along the river leads into Big Bend Ranch State Park, the largest state park in Texas, with backcountry roads, primitive camping, and some of the most remote landscapes in the region.
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