Yurt 2 The Local Chapter

Yurt in Terlingua, Texas

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Amber
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Steps from Big Bend National Park

The park entrance is just yards away, making it easy to start hikes early and return to unwind

A luxury yurt, not a tent

A 572 sq ft custom-built yurt with a king bed, wood-burning fireplace, furnished deck, and firepit

Dark skies and wide-open views

Guests highlight the unobstructed sunrises, sunsets, and star-filled skies visible from the deck
The Local Chapter Big Bend
Unique Luxury & Ultimate Comfort at the Entrance to Big Bend National Park.
• Custom 572 s/ft Luxury Yurt
• Most proximate stay to the Big Bend National Park whose entrance is just yards away
• Unobstructed 360 degree views
• Personal Outdoor Campfire Ring with Rocking Chairs
• Sferra Luxury Bed Linens & Bath Towels

The space
Each private yurt has a king-size bed, plush designer seating, full bathroom, kitchenette, dining table, wood-burning fireplace, furnished deck, personal telescope and much more. While yurts are sometimes referred to as tents, The Local Chapter Big Bend yurts are custom built as permanent homes, sealed from the elements and engineered to withstand extreme winds and rain. Each yurt has electricity, running water, and all the conveniences you would expect from first class lodging. The yurts are spaced out across a high mesa, for privacy and views.

About The Local Chapter Big Bend:
• The 400 acres of private high desert habitat that make up The Local Chapter Big Bend provide an intentional, private retreat for the design-minded adventurer.
• Relax and unwind in an exclusive, adults only environment. We love kids, but sometimes adults deserve a break from the demands and distractions of children.
• The Local Chapter property physically borders Big Bend National Park and offers unobstructed 360-degree mountain views, including the Chisos Mountains and across the Rio Grande River into Mexico.
• Located at the immediate entrance of the Big Bend National Park, minutes from the eclectic Terlingua Ghost Town and just over ninety minutes from the art hub of Marfa, The Local Chapter Big Bend provides the most luxurious accommodations in the region plus proximate activities for both the leisurely and the adventurous.
• Explore the Last Frontier and experience and unique landscape and culture of the Texas West. Withdraw from obligation and unwind with us.

Guest access
Guests have exclusive and private access to their yurt, the full-width deck at their yurt, the campfire area by their yurt, and the general area around their yurt.

Guests are expected to respect the privacy and space of other guests at the other two yurts. Greeting and visiting with other guests is welcome IF the other guests are agreeable. However, approaching the other yurts without invitation is not allowed.

The 400+ acres of Local Chapter Big Bend, outside of the developed lodging area is protected from human disruption. Guests are encouraged to explore the neighboring Big Bend National Park but are requested not to explore or hike in the undeveloped areas  of the Local Chapter Big Bend property.

Other things to note
Each yurt at The Local Chapter Big Bend has a single sleep surface, a plush king-sized bed. No other sleep surfaces are provided. Maximum occupancy for each yurt is (2); please message us with further questions.

Please check our dedicated website to The Local Chapter for information about getting here, activities and dining suggestions.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Free parking on premises
Air conditioning
Patio or balcony
Backyard
Indoor fireplace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 153 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 95% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 3% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Terlingua, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Local Chapter is located at the mouth of the Big Bend National Park and has unobstructed views of the Chisos mountains.
There are three guest yurts available for booking, all spaced across the mesa for guest privacy.
Far West Texas is a remote and naturally inhospitable area reached only by curious travelers. Recently, Big Bend has become one of the most popular vacation destinations in the state of Texas, visited by an average of 400,000 visitors each year. Scenic vistas, diverse wildlife, historic sites, and border culture rank among the features visitors enjoy in Big Bend. The Local Chapter Big Bend is the most exclusive place to stay in the area.

Meet your host

Superhost
619 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
My work: The Local Chapter
Lives in Texas, United States
The Local Chapter owns nearly 1,000 acres and creates unique private accommodations for guests to explore the last frontier and experience the unique landscape and culture of the Texan West

Amber is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Luisana
  • Mandy

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal