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Big Bend Adobe Paradise - La Centinela

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Presidio, TX
  • Place, Fort Leaton State Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bend Ranch State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Bend Adobe Paradise - La Centinela

Newlywed, Retired, Family, Friends....You know who you are! Imagine sipping your favorite beverage as you gaze through an open arch of the 1,000 sq. ft. porch of your vacation home, La Centinela, to see a spectacular rainbow sunset reflecting on the Rio Grande River. Located on a private ranch along FM 170/The River Road just 7 miles SE of Presidio, Texas and a few miles more to the entrance of Big Bend Ranch State Park, this custom adobe exudes Big Bend Luxury: a well-equipped kitchen, pillowtop king mattresses, organic linens, spa products & yes, A/C! This clean and custom house goes beyond glamping and still comes in under budget for the value.

Thoughtful touches abound at La Centinela, right down to the name of the home. La Centinela is named after the Mexican Mountain just opposite of Rio Bravo Ranch. The architecturally-designed adobe is perched high above FM 170 (widely considered the most scenic road in the Lone Star State). Panoramic views only available to our guests include views of the Alamito Creek / Rio Grande Confluence, as well as Sierra Rica, one of the tallest mountains in the region, the Cerros Las Cuchillas Mountains on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande and the rocky flank of the La Centinela Mountain (and namesake). Earth Space of Santa Fe, New Mexico, custom-built the adobe and used authentic adobe brick construction for the 2-bedroom 2-bathroom masterpiece, including 2 kiva fireplaces and a 1,000+ sq. ft. back porch complete with 6 giant open arches. Guests gravitate to the porch morning, noon and night for coffee sipping, sight seeing, photography, star gazing and the like. Curl up with a good book or a loved one to reconnect with your thoughts, your friends and with nature. Every window at La Centinela boasts a view, and the porch arches are no exception! The windows aren't the only features that are intentional. The entire space has been carefully thought out for your stay, whether it's the open-concept furniture arrangement in the living room, carefully curated mirrors and art, certain style and comfort elements or even hand-chosen books and keepsakes that tell the story of the land and house you have chosen to visit.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Rio Grande. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Rio Grande and a 4-minute drive from Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Big Bend Adobe Paradise - La Centinela offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please just tie off the kitchen trash bag and leave the rest to us!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Steep cliffs are around La Centinela.

Events

Events allowed

Weddings up to 100 people & Events!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings up to 100 people & Events!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

1750

Big Bend Adobe Paradise - La Centinela Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Great views, comfortable, and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful location, very clean and roomy, our host was great and very helpful and communicative. Thankfully we didn’t need much but I knew she would do her best if we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sayena A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful oasis near the Rio Grande

Beautiful accommodations in a very peaceful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stay here if you are in this area

Everything was great: amazing views, thoughtful hostess, quiet environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home has everything you need for a peaceful escape! The kitchen and bathrooms are very well-stocked. The beds are very comfortable! The setting is spectacular! Our only suggestion is having better signage and directions to the property itself. Recommend arriving during daylight! The property and surrounding area is very dark and we had difficulty finding it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Big Bend Stay

Absolutely loved staying in this beautiful house! The views were gorgeous - loved watching sunrise and sunset over the Rio Grande. The beds were the BEST I have ever slept on! The home is well stocked - kitchen had everything we could want, including the Nespresso coffee maker. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Loved it.

Great location, super clean, totally equiped, lovely house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a great time. The house is absolutely beautiful. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with majestic views

This property is everything it’s advertised to be, and even more. Our entire family had the best time and felt that our stay at La Centinela was a perfect fit for a peaceful, thankful holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big bend adventure

Came down with a couple of friends to enjoy the big bend area. The property is beautiful with the amazing views and all the amenities necessary. Our host was amazing and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking

The remoteness & scenery were breathtaking. The hacienda is adorable. Comfy bed. Cute decor. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Risela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Coolest Location

The house and the property were amazing! We had everything we needed and our communication with the owner was excellent. We will definitely recommend this house to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was awesome…well furnished, clean, quiet and comfortable. Lauren was really responsive and great to deal with…easiest VRBO rental we’ve done. The house is in a great location for Big Bend State Park visits. A bit of a drive to Big Bend National Park, but the route along the river to get to Terlingua is a must do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay in Big Bend!

Such a lovely house with thoughtful hosts who anticipated every need! No way to describe the views, sunrises and sunsets from the patio. Loved sitting around the fire pit in the evening and visiting with friends. Great location with access to surrounding towns and the parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Placfor solitude

Lauren is a great host. She works with you to make you stay special. We had a great stay and will return for a future visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Bend - Adventures

The communication from the host was excellent and the property was unbelievable. Beautifully decorated, well stocked and quite honestly way more than I expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The stars at night are big and bright

Taking my best friend to Texas for the first time, and Rio Brava was a perfect stop for a couple of days. With an unbelievable view and quick access to a few trails. The ride from the hacienda to Big Bend is one of the most stunning drives I’ve been on. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaedrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

What a magical place. Breathtaking views with stylish surroundings inside and out. Loved having coffee, taking in the views, walking the property and making memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

My husband and I visited for 4 days over Christmas holiday and had an amazing stay. Views are breathtaking and the house is perfectly located for hiking the state park trails off River Rd. The kitchen was equipped with everything needed for cooking and the house was very comfortable. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful Property

My friends and I really enjoyed our stay here. The home is beautiful and well-appointed, offering stunning views of the surrounding areas. The host was very accessible and accommodating to our needs. The home is located right off FM170, offering a beautiful drive into Big Bend national park. Look forward to staying here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Centinela

Beautiful house in a desert setting blessed with fabulous sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stunning desert palace on a hill

We love Big Bend country but the house was the real star of this trip. An adobe masterpiece that's as marvelous on the outside as it is inside. The home sits on a bluff overlooking the Rio Grande and the wild, beautiful terrain of the Sierra Del Carmen. Lots of wildlife to view in the morning and evening coming to drink from the river. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break at BigBend

We enjoyed our stay SO much. The home was beautiful and exactly as described. We enjoyed the quiet and the view. Lauren was very quick to answer any questions we had. Big Bend Ranch State park was close and we enjoyed hiking there. We traveled into Lajita’s for activities and also into Terlingua. We enjoyed Big Bend National Park even though it is a drive there is so much beauty to see between the house and there. Would highly recommend anyone staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views, incredible everything!

We stayed at Rio Bravo Ranch for my best friend’s bachelorette trip. What a truly amazing place! The views took our breath away the entire stay. We watched the sunrise every morning and sat out under the stars every night. Also, the beds were so comfortable. Communication with Lauren the host was fantastic. I can’t wait to come back! Thank you for sharing this home. One of the coolest places I’ve ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adobe home with great views

Comfortable and tastefully decorated new traditionally built adobe home with views in every direction. We had our morning coffee looking across the Rio Grande to Mexico and watching the cows wade across the river. Peaceful, quiet and still. If you are heading to Big Bend Ranch State Park, which is literally at the next turning, I would definitely recommend that you stay at La Centinela.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022