lug Bug Ranch -- also known as Bug Ranch, Bug Farm, and Buggy Farm -- was created in 2002. The five wrecked Volkswagen Beetles, buried hood-down in the ground, were the idea of the Crutchfield family, who owned the Longhorn Trading Post and Rattlesnake Ranch next door.

Slug Bug Ranch.
It began when a huge corporate Travel Plaza was built on the opposite side of the Crutchfields interstate exit. They figured they could stay in business if they could siphon away traffic with something eye-catching and engaging. Slug Bug Ranch seemed a natural choice: a parody of the popular Cadillac Ranch, 35 miles west. At the time, the Beetle wrecks were painted a pristine bright yellow, and a sign next to them encouraged, "Sign a Bug."

Slug Bug Ranch.

The Crutchfield's were right about one thing: Slug Bug Ranch has proved popular as an attraction. Unfortunately, it flopped as a business plan, and the Trading Post closed only a year after it was built. Its advanced state of decay is a testament to the vigorous love it has endured from Route 66 travelers, who have felt free to modify the abandoned artwork with spray paint and whatever crowbars, hammers, blowtorches, etc. they apparently carry in their vehicles.

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"Great place to stay on our trip back and forth to Breckenridge. "

"Great house with a lot of room. It was just what we needed after a long day of driving!"

AED 833 total

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21 Jul - 22 Jul

"This was a nice house in a quiet neighborhood. "

AED 1,257 total

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22 Jul - 23 Jul

"Very comfortable retreat for the dogs and I. Very enjoyable "

AED 948 total

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Great place, close to the arena and restaurants. Cool place would definitely recommend "

"The views from this property are incredible. We just sat on the outside deck and stared at the canyon for hours. The house also contained a lot of beautiful paintings. We were very comfortable, and I enjoyed playing the piano. Overall, it was a great stay."

AED 1,732 total

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

"Loved the property and the check in process was great."

AED 847 total

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Great place"

"Loved our stay! Nice place, nice backyard, nice neighborhood. Effortless check in. Perfect! "

"A nice and comfortable old house to stay at. Would stay at again and recommend to family or friends. "

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Fantastic stay! A great weekend getaway. Very comfortable and relaxing. Very clean and cozy! Highly recommend stay! Will stay on our return!"

"Booked it for the weekend and everything went smoothly "

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

"This was a perfect property for our 2 families of 4 to stay at for our Thanksgiving visit. It was well located for our different activities and quiet morning walks. We will definitely stay here again for future trips! "

AED 1,075 total

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Best view you could ever imagine! Comfy bed, great kitchen amenities!"

"Good place for a quick overnight stay. Had a fenced in yard for our dogs, everything we needed in the kitchen, comfy beds, clean bathroom."

AED 521 total

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10 Aug - 11 Aug

"Cozy place and was very clean and inviting. We really enjoyed the stay!"

"We enjoyed our stay very much. House was very clean and cozy"

"Was great"

"This beautiful old home had so much character and charm. There was plenty of room for our large family….plenty of rooms, beds and space to spread out. Everything was well cared for and cleaned and we enjoyed the ping pong table and space to enjoy each others company. The only down part to this home is it is located right by a main road and at night it gets loud with traffic, so it makes it hard to sleep if you’re sleeping in one of the rooms on that side of the house.Otherwise, it’s the perfect...

"Came in to visit family and show my son around Amarillo. This duplex was perfect!! My son stayed in one unit and I in the other. Super nice and comfortable!!!"