Our trip started with a little hiccup. We arrived late at night and there was no cell or GPS service. We were able to get a hold of the owners through VRBO and they got us to the house. Rio Bravo is absolutely Wonderfull. From the decor to the plush linens, this place is very well thought out. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. The beds are very comfortable. The views are breathtaking. From sun rise to sun set... speechless!! We will definitely be back!! Thank you, Lauren for all you did for us and being so available to answer questions and address concerns. Cheers
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!
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 Iâve been on. Thanks for the hospitality
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!
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.
This property is everything itâs 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.
We booked Rio Bravo to bring our friends that have never experienced far west Texas before. The scenery in this remote location is breathtaking from sunrise to sunset to stargazing at night it was everything we hoped for.
The adobe house set in the desert landscape is beautiful upon first glimpse as you navigate up the private caliche drive off River Road slightly up hill and finally making a hard left turn to approach the front door. There is a courtyard entry through iron gates to the front door. Love the Saltillo tiled floors leading to the wonderful living room/dining area/kitchen to the left of the house. The windows capture the most beautiful scenery throughout the house. The enormous covered patio with arched openings is accessed through the French doors in the dining area. You will find the large fire pit just beyond the patio where we were drawn to each evening.
The two bedrooms are really one large master suite, fully appointed with adjoining master bath and one very small guest bedroom. The second bathroom also has the stacked washer/dryer in there making it feel more like a utility room. Since we were hosting, we gave the master suite to our friends. Just noting this because there is a big difference in comfort and experience in the sleeping arrangements if you are staying here as two couples.
The kitchen is large and very well stocked with all you need for your stay.
Communication was excellent throughout and overall, we had an unforgettable stay!
The house was awesomeâŠwell furnished, clean, quiet and comfortable. Lauren was really responsive and great to deal withâŠeasiest VRBO rental weâve 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!
We stayed at Rio Bravo Ranch for my best friendâs 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 canât wait to come back! Thank you for sharing this home. One of the coolest places Iâve ever stayed!
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.
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 Lajitaâs 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!
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.
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!
Couldn't have asked or dreamed of a better place to stay in West TX! Beautiful house, breathtaking scenery, and absolutely not one amenity spared! The house has everything you could ask for, super clean and organized and I am OCD!! If you book anywhere else for a Big Bend trip you are missing out! 6 đ đ đ đ đ đ
How do you even begin to describe how special La Centinela is! The only words that come to mind are pure magic! The house is perfectly appointed with everything you could ever need and there is absolutely no match for the views from the fire pit and porch. So many memories were made! Thank you for being the absolute best host, Lauren! Hot tip: Make sure to rent a jeep from big bend jeep co. to take your stay to the next level!
HIGHLY recommend staying here and will do so again in the future! Your not just renting a place to sleep your getting a fully furnished house! If you forget something they got it and no need to stress about it. First impressions without a doubt is it's spotless. Like unbelievably clean. From the floors, counter tops, bedding everything has its spot. Super tidy and spotless. Not a single complaint anywhere. Not a thing out of place! AMAZING views and close to some nice stores and restaurants! 10's across the board!