Big Bend Getaway — Hotel in Manuel Benavides

I was looking for a place to rent because going to Big Bend is on my bucket list. I do have an incurable disease so after I spoke with my GI doctor she okayed for me to take the trip. I reached out in an effort to find a home to rent. I didn't want a hotel because I have to have a fridge for my meds and I can only have liquids only, no solid foods, due to my disease. Janet and her husband decided NOT to rent anything to me because I am sick. I believe that violates the Americans with Disabilities Act but whatever. I wish I could give them zero stars. *UPDATE: They replied that they were willing to rent us another one of their cabins and that is an out right LIE. The woman told me they wouldn't rent anything to me because of my terminal illness and the properties were too far from a hospital so they wouldn't feel "comfortable" renting to me. So their reply to my review is an out right and...

Our family of four stayed at Crystal Valley for 3 nights. It is a lovely place, extremely well and tastefully furnished and had everything (and more) that we needed. It is more beautiful and bigger than what it looks like in the pictures. Great desert and mountain views all around, stargazing opportunity and a fire ring and ramada- all add to the charm of the place. The owners are extremely responsive and friendly. I had forgotten to take a printout of the driving and entry instructions and my cell had no connection when we were on our way from the park to the cabin the first night. I called them and Daryl came and met us at the gas station right away with a printout. We would stay there again and highly recommend the place to anyone. It was just 30 minutes drive from the park entrance so that was...

The perfect in the imperfections. I fell in love the moment we drove up. This place is truly magical—a hidden gem that feels like it was waiting just for me. I didn’t fully realize it until I was here, but being in this space helped me find myself again. In the stillness and calm… in the way the rocks are intentionally placed… something inside me realigned. My creativity returned. And the view—oh, the view! The mountain sits perfectly framed, like your own personal movie screen. Except nature is the star, and the show never stops being beautiful. If you’re looking for more than just a stay, but a space to reconnect, reflect, and feel inspired—this is it. Oh and my boyfriend Ken and fur baby Sky definitely agree! Although sky suggested against smelling...