Words can't describe the view of the night sky at The Summit near Big Bend National Park. The isolation and quietness of the desert made the entire experience feel surreal. The dome glamping felt both cozy and luxurious, with every detail thoughtfully done. The restrooms and showers were clean, modern, and honestly exceeded expectations for such a remote location. Waking up and ending the night surrounded by those West Texas views was unforgettable. If you're looking to disconnect, soak in nature, and experience some of the most beautiful night skies imaginable, this is the place. Definitely will be returning. read more

What a unique place to stay in the desert! It was a clean and cozy space complete with chairs, a mini fridge, and a sink. Each dome had its own fire pit for a peaceful place to sit outside to take in some fresh air and enjoy the night sky. There was some thought put into which direction each dome faced so that your neighbors aren't looking into your dome. The communal showers and toilets were much nicer than expected. They had nice outdoor sinks and mirrors by the communal bathrooms. The outdoor kitchen was clean and well maintained. The entire area experienced a power outage and cell service outage. We were legit off the grid more than we bargained for . But, there was a nice man (Jeff) that visited w each group personally to keep us up to date. They also did a good job of texting us about updates. However... it's kinda hard to get updates when u don't have service. Once we had service, they were quick to reply. I was thankful that they made sure our dome was cool once the power came back on. read more

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This was a fun experience for wifey and me. We stayed at Casa del Sol, which is about mid-way up the mountain. It has a great view of the domes and valley below, and the mountains in the distance. The Casa has everything you need: a comfy queen-sized bed, kitchenette (no stove), private bath with shower, and plenty of outdoor space for sitting and relaxing. There's a covered outdoor patio with shelving, which we used for our camping stove - worked perfectly! Directly across the dirt road and at the edge of the precipice is a great area for viewing and relaxing in the hammocks. The overall property is well maintained and very clean. It's a bit pricey, but I guess it's the market value. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Unbelievable experience. First, the domes are comfortable and amazing. The ceilings are clear so you can star gaze from your bed. Each dome has a heater to keep it warm. The community bathrooms are clean and nice. You have your own fire pit. It's close to hiking and restaurants. It was an amazing experience. My wife and I are already trying to plan when we will return. read more

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We loved our time at Summit at Big Bend. We stayed in a super stargazing dome for 4 nights. It was not cheap but was so worth the money. It was me, my husband, and our 2-year-old and plenty of space. It was great to have a sink, lamps, and electrical outlets. The bathroom was not far away, and I was impressed by the facilities. The grill was close by too. The location was so great to get to the national park as well as the state park. The stargazing was out of this world. We had a couple insanely windy nights, but the dome held up so well. We also did some of the little sites on the property up the mountain which was cool and not expected. Minimal cell service, and my wifi barely worked (although my husband's did), but that wasn't a big issue. I would 100% stay again. Highly recommend. read more

The Summit at Big Bend - Super Stargazing Dome at sunset - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

My wife and I went here for our anniversary weekend and we had a great time. The dorms were very spacious and clean. They were located in a great area for sky viewing and had a nice fireplace. It was dry when we went, but i could see some flooding on the path there if it stormed. The toilet and shower areas were also very clean and well maintained. The only suggestions we would make is for the facility to better mark the dorms locations for dorms 3-6. And for our next trip we will definitely bring starter logs for the fire. We got a fire started the first night (after 45 minute), and weren't able to get one started the second night. There are some nice trails to walk and a great view from the Summit, although a 4x4 is needed to get to the top. Great trip, will definitely do again. read more

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We stayed Easter Weekend in Casa De Sol (the smaller house underneath the bigger one, on the mountain) We LOVED it. My husband was unsure about the domes (this was before they had one with a bathroom) and so it was the perfect fit for us. The only thing we didn't love was that it adds about 20 minutes to your drive to Big Bend (which is already about 45 minutes). We had a fridge, shower, and coffee maker. There was a seating area with a couch that we propped our computer on to watch some tv shows. The views are spectacular and we loved the hammocks. The town of Terlingua was so charming and filled with people that were nothing but friendly and kind. We loved it! read more

The Summit at Big Bend - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Glamping at its best! Do your research. Plan ahead. If you're going with friends request to be near each other when you book. Otherwise you're SOL, once they've given you your tent that's it. There are 2 "communities" and each has their own bathroom/shower and outdoor kitchen area. It's very outdoorsy. The domes don't have bathrooms. They're shared. And not exactly close, about 20 feet? The property is huge! Explore it! There are fun caves, drive to the top! The views are incredible and you'll pass the room caves- so cool! It's @ 30 min from Terlingua and it gets dark fast once the sun goes down. Try and check in before it gets dark so you're comfortable with your surroundings and can find the toilet! The domes have a strong smell so bring a candle! The sofa pulls out, not the coziest but great for kids! The coffee sucks- bring your own coffee pods! Also bring your own firewood! they provide some by the bathrooms but people grab it fast! read more

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This is a trip that I can recommend to any outdoor enthusiast. "Life on Mars" is what my kids called this place. This was our first glamping and we were not disappointed. Communication with the managers of the Summit is seamless via text. The dome was perfect for the four of us: beautiful, clean and spacious enough. My favorite time was the night hours by the fire, under the most perfect and beautiful blanket of stars. The bed was super comfortable and so was the fold out couch. The sink inside the tent comes in handy but the water pressure is very low and the faucet is placed too close the edge of the bowl which makes it for a difficult water using experience. We stayed there on a weekend and surprisingly, even though we were in the middle of nowhere, the next door neighbors played music all night and started again next morning. I may assume this is a regular occurrence because there were complimentary ear plugs. We brought plenty of food and drinks. There's a fridge to keep perishables. Fortunately we also brought an electric tea kettle and a gallon of water to make our caffeinated drinks (the tiny K-cup style coffee maker and somewhat poor assortment of coffee, tea and creamer would not have satisfied the caffeine needs we had hahaha!). After all said and done the balance was greatly positive, the experience unique and created memories we will share as a family forever. read more

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Love this place that sits on a large private area away from the city, when the night comes you can sit outside and start the fire and star gaze. There are different accommodation choices. I had the lotus which is very large interior, has its own little sink and couch, very comfortable space, you can lower the top to see stars if you wish but better view to see from outside. There's no bathroom but it's steps away, only be cautious in the evening because there are wild life walking around. The bathroom is very clean and never busy. Shower has great water pressure and they provide shampoo, conditioner and shower gels The domes ar also good choice but they are a little smaller than lotus. If you are a large family, take the cave that has better view on the higher place more private. read more

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What it has: Mini refrigerator with 2 Bud Light and 2 bottles of water Kurig coffee Shampoo, conditioner, body wash Bath towels Hand towels Black make up towels King size bed with sheets and comforter Pillows Throw blanket Two chairs in room Two chair outside by fire pit Two copper cups Corkscrew Grill with grill utensils and propane. There is no storage at all. Whatever you bring basically stays in the suitcase, backpack or box you brought it in. There are a few outlets but no usb portals. No dishes or utensils (except the 2 copper cups). *firewood for purchase at $20 a bundle from The Summit (small bundle) or purchase from the local grocery store for approximately $15 Pizza and bbq is a 15 minute or less drive away from the cave. A grocery store with basics is also nearby in Terlingua. The view of the stars is AMAZING ! The location is very private . My husband and I absolutely LOVED our stay in the cave. We both had trouble finding information specifically on what to expect in the cave so I wanted to leave this review for others. Reservations for the caves are usually booked far in advance. Book now for a seriously unique and spectacular experience! read more

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Cannot recommend. Facility management tells us that they don't change sheets, towels, replace coffee pods, etc., during our stay. Paper towels at the bathrooms were left empty and we had to go find someone to get paper towels. They would not take the trash away. Toilet stalls did not have toilet paper replaced. We are here on our fourth night. Not a good experience. read more

We stay in Dome #29. The domes itself was as advertise and very nice. If you have any mobility problem this not a place for you. The ground is nothing but loose gravel and makes walking up or down very hard. I guess you could request a Dome you could drive up to and close to the bathrooms and you would be OK. Also check your total and look at the extra fees. They can really run up your bill. read more

The Summit at Big Bend - Nothing but loose gravel and stairs that are useless! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

Had the BEST time! 10/10 would recommend! Roomy. Clean. Close to shower house and bathrooms! It is better than you imagine. Loved Dome #4! read more

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Easy to book. It is self check-in ( the keys are in the door.) We booked a summit dome. The dome had its own parking space. The bathroom and showers were nearby. The bed was comfortable. Inside was a sink, mini fridge (with 2 waters and 2 beers) and ac/heater. It was a comfortable size dome and warm. It was not a stargazing dome, but we could just walk outside to check out the night sky. I would recommend this place. read more

Wow! What a wonderful experience - we stayed at the cave the first night, was welcoming and comfortable and nearly ready. Also had complementary wine and snacks - didn't expect that. It was def great. The ac worked amazing the WiFi was good the scenery, i wish i had booked two nights. The dome was also very nice, and neat (no complimentary wine or snacks, lol but that's okay) and the restrooms and showers were cleaned and neat. The internet worked great but better outside the dome at your fire pit. My ONLY complain about the summit is 2 things, 1. The domes are new so they give out a smell/scent from the plastic that gives a bit of a headache for the first couple of hours inside of them. 2. I stayed in Dome 5 and i noticed a lot of them are facing the wrong way, towards the mountain or hill or another dome and not getting that west sunset. Although, i left a couple of vinyl records in the dome upon check out, and went into ghost town, realizing omg i needed to go back and get them. And as we realized they were nice to let us know they found them - fast to respond we let them know we realized it too and were heading back. House keeping held on to them for us and met up with us to pick them up! Excellent venue, great bedding and comfortable it was just an overall awesome! Thank you! read more

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This was our second time visiting the summit with family and enjoyed our stay here. We stayed in the lotus the first time and booked the stargazing dome this time. It was such a treat to be able to view the stars at night while lying down in the comfort of a warm bed. What an amazing experience! Everything has been thought of and planned out quite nicely here. From the showers, clean restrooms, drives, and fire pit next to the tent. We look forward to our next stay here and hopefully it will be the cave. read more

Perfect location to explore everything about this area of Texas! Beautiful decor, domes peaceful, kitchen and bathrooms immaculate!!! Stars on display, desert beauty, unique experience for the bucket list. read more

My wife and I had a great time here at The Summit. Being a first time glamping, I would have to say this place beat my expectations. The Dome was very nice- clean, decorated very nicely, bed was comfy, stargazing window on top wasn't as big as I thought but still allowed us to view a few stars. The restrooms were very clean and showers were pretty clean and fancy (for being in an outdoor facility. And not to forget, the cool Summit stickers are nice little gestures to take home. read more

The Summit at Big Bend - Fire pit next to our Stargaze Dome, watching the night sky come in. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Terlingua, Texas

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Great place to stay, and a very nice staff. If you want a different experience for your Big Bend stay, these pods are great!

My husband and I loved the how quiet the resort was. The bed was so comfortable! We highly recommend staying here.

What an amazing place to stay! First of all, for those that have never visited Terlingua need to. It's such a beautiful place and so close to Big Bend. The Summit is about 10-15 minutes outside of the Terlingua Ghostown which has all the restaurants and shops to see. The Summit itself is an experience for all ages, families, or couple getaways. Or even for a solo trip if desired. It truly is so peaceful and tranquil. I have stayed in both the bubbles and lotus tents and enjoyed each one equally. Keep in mind that restrooms and showers are detached but this wasn't an issue for us. Each campsite comes with its own fireplace and parking spots. Please put this on your to do list! read more

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This is NOT Bed& Breakfast! But a very charming place and we were pleased with the accommodations. Heat and air with nice bedding that was very comfortable. We stayed in a Summit Dome which provided a beautiful view of the sunset and sunrise. There is a small kitchenette area with a fridge and sink. Our coffee maker did not work the first morning but they replaced it at 8pm that same night. Clean bathrooms and showers as well. They provide toiletries. Perfect hike to the summit (not super impressive) but the cave we found along the way was REALLY cool! read more

I've been following "Summit at Big Bend" on Instagram for a while now. While I had to leave home (AZ) for three weeks (a month after just getting married), I checked if there was availability. There was!! So, I flew my husband into Midland, stopped by H-E-B, and off we went. The drive was beautiful (but I'm a sucker for mountains). I had made some changes to my reservation while driving there. I originally reserved a star gazing dome for my first night, but because it was a cloudy night I went ahead and requested both nights in my non-star gazing dome. The young girl who took my phone call was very patient and helpful. There was no problem getting to my location. The restrooms and showers are very clean (may I recommend they do need hooks in the shower areas to be able to hang towels, toiletry bag, and/or clothes). The dome was absolutely amazing. Our stay was an 11 out of 10. I can't wait to stay in one of the caves my next trip. read more

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