Summary:
Desert Quail Oasis is a newly built home with modern amenities
Convenient location with easy access off a paved county road.
360-degree mountain and desert views, dark skies, and amazing sunrises and sunsets.
Multiple outside seating areas including an inviting covered porch
Wood burning fire pit and charcoal BBQ grill
High speed fiber optic internet (500MB
The Space:
Desert Quail Oasis is a newly built (2024) comfortable air conditioned one-bedroom home located on 24 acres in beautiful dark-sky Terlingua Ranch. We are just 20 minutes away from the entrance to Big Bend National Park and the Terlingua Ghost Town. Desert Quail Oasis is a secluded escape with spectacular sunsets, amazing night skies, and 360 views of the surrounding mountains that provides an oasis from which to explore Big Bend, while enjoying the comfort of modern living.
The main house features a full kitchen, open dining and living area, a private bathroom, and a private bedroom. The full kitchen is equipped with an oven, electric range, full-sized refrigerator, microwave, toaster, crock pot and blender. Pots, pans and dishware are provided. A coffee maker, coffee and filters are provided. All bed linens are provided, as well as towels, a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap. The house is cooled and heated by mini split units located in the living area and bedroom. The bedroom features a queen bed, ceiling fan, blackout curtains, and large southeast facing windows for viewing the surrounding mountains, stars, and sunrise from bed. There is also a twin bed in the hallway alcove. Three north facing large windows in the living area provide plenty of light and mountain views. A small desk that can be used as a dedicated workspace is provided in the bedroom.
There are firestick smart televisions in the living area and bedroom. Guests my use their own streaming services using the apps loaded on the televisions including, Netflix, Prime, U-Tube, Sling, Hulu and more. Guests can also bring their own streaming device.
Desert Quail Oasis uses a combination of well water and rainwater catchment. The water is filtered and disinfected, but is considered non-potable. Bottled water is provided for drinking, making coffee, cooking, and other consumption. We are in the desert, please conserve water.
Books about the area are provided, as well as an assortment of games (chess, dominoes, uno, cards, etc.)
The owner of this property has an RV onsite that they occasionally occupy. Desert Quail Oasis provides a private area away from the owner’s location. The owner is friendly and approachable, but fully respects the privacy of guests.
OUTDOOR SPACE
We provide a wood burning firepit and a charcoal grill (you provide the firewood and charcoal). You can purchase firewood and charcoal at Cottonwood grocery in Study Butte and other places in the area. A Picnic table is provided near the grill. We offer sturdy Adirondack chairs around the firepit for a comfortable campfire and stargazing experience. We also offer the American Washers game near our outside seating areas.
SAFETY:
Fire extinguishers are located in the kitchen and outside on the porch. Although there is a fire pit provided, please do not have a fire if winds are high. The desert is a dry place and fires can spread very easily and very quickly. Use safe fire practices. The home is equipped with fire alarms and CO2 detectors. There is first aid kit in the bathroom vanity.
There is limited cell phone signal. Most cell phones can be set to enable wi-fi for phone calls.
Due to our remoteness and weather conditions, the internet, phone and electricity are not guaranteed to be available 100% of the time. There is a battery powered emergency light under the TV in the living area.
There is a full 30/50-amp RV hookup located in front of Desert Quail Oasis. The RV site is not rented separately. The site is only available (for an extra charge) when you rent Desert Quail Oasis. Contact the host to make arrangements for RV site rental.
The RV electrical connection (240v, 50-amp) can be used for charging an electric vehicle for a small additional daily fee through prior arrangement with the host.
The owner of this property has an RV onsite that they occasionally occupy. Desert Quail Oasis provides a private area away from the owner’s location. The owner is friendly and approachable, but fully respects the privacy of guests.
