Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.
About this house rental
Nestled in Big Bend National Park, this lovely house for $312 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Summary: Laughing Horse Retreat: Three Bdrm Home. 217 Acres. Room for 5 or 8 if you add the Guesthouse. • Bring Your Dogs! • One Mile from Christmas Mtns Ranch • 217 Private Acres of Rocky Hills & Valleys • Easy Access. 9 Miles North of Terlingua The Space: EXTRA FEES MAY APPLY. These might not appear in automated quotes and will be added if applicable. Dog Fees: $150 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed. Extra Space Cleaning Fee: $85 per stay if the guest house is added. Guest house is required for groups larger than five and optional for any wanting extra space. Laughing Horse Retreat vacation rental is where y’all want to be. Bring the whole crew and your dogs! Come on out to West Texas for relaxation or adventure. The house sits on 217 acres. Laughing Horse is conveniently located along Texas Highway 118 in the scenic Christmas Mountains, just 10 miles north of historic Terlingua and Study Butte. The main house has a modern kitchen, relaxing porches, three bedrooms with comfortable beds (king, queen, twin) stunning views, abundant wildlife, desert plants, expansive acreage, and private location combine to provide a truly unique vacation experience. Add the Guest House for two additional bedrooms and a half bath. Spend your time around the ranch or enjoying all that the Big Bend has to offer. Then sleep well and wake up relaxed. Go for a hike through the scenic mountains and desert. Walk to our quiet spring and watch the birds. Hang out in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Enjoy the most scenic drives in Texas. Raft down the wild and scenic Rio Grande River. Explore Big Bend National Park. Ride your mountain bike through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Enjoy dinner, drinks and live music in Terlingua. Take a guided jeep tour to some of the area’s most scenic locations. Seek all the adventure you can handle. Or, just sit in a comfy chair on a breezy porch and enjoy the views or a good book. If you don’t have time to do it all, come back again! Laughing Horse Retreat does not provide horseback riding, rent horses, supply tack, lead trail rides, feed horses, train horses, teach riding, or any other horse related activities. However, services such as these are available from companies in the area that are not related in any way to Laughing Horse Retreat. The Neighborhood: We manage several properties and live several miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues. Interaction with Guests: We manage several properties and live few miles away. We are available by phone, text, email, or messages through Airbnb. We are typically only on site for cleaning or maintenance issues.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of Big Bend National Park, TX
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(121 Reviews)
10.0
Great location close to Big Bend w plenty of room for a group of Family or Friends. Relaxing quiet deck to unwind from a long hike/day.
5.0
Nice property close to Big Bend. We enjoyed our time there.
4.0
We were meeting friends for our first trip to Big Bend. This property is quiet and very private. It’s located fairly close to the entrance to the park. We honestly spent most of our time exploring Big Bend and nearby Terlingua. The management was very communicative! Be aware that the driveway (.5 miles) is unpaved. This was not a problem for us @ all. But if you have a fancy or low profile vehicle, it may not be the place for you. To be honest Big Bend might not be for you either 🙁 since there are many unpaved roads as well. Plan to spend time outside, because the Stargazing is amazing.
5.0
Our stay here was absolutely wonderful. The property is nestled in the shadows of surrounding hills and mountains and was just spectacular. The property manager was extremely helpful and attentive to our needs. We will absolutely stay here again!
5.0
Great place to stay. Host was great.
5.0
Definitely going back!!
5.0
My adult children had such a beautiful peaceful time. They did most of the exploration & hiking on the property itself! A true gem.
10.0
My adult children had such a beautiful peaceful time. They did most of the exploration & hiking on the property itself! A true gem.
5.0
This was a great little place conveniently located by Big Bend National Park. It was only about 15 mins from the park entrance. This was a great bond base and had everything we needed. The scenery and stars at night were amazing. I would definitely recommend the home to anyone looking to visit the area!
10.0
This was a great little place conveniently located by Big Bend National Park. It was only about 15 mins from the park entrance. This was a great bond base and had everything we needed. The scenery and stars at night were amazing. I would definitely recommend the home to anyone looking to visit the area!
5.0
Space ,close to Ghost town ez to find ,private
10.0
Space ,close to Ghost town ez to find ,private
5.0
Good location close to Big Bend. Beautiful property and well stocked. It was truly home away from home. Definitely recommend.
10.0
Good location close to Big Bend. Beautiful property and well stocked. It was truly home away from home. Definitely recommend.
4.0
Great location. About 30 minutes to the park entrance. 15 minutes to Terlingua. Great porch where we could enjoy the sunrise and our morning coffee before hitting the trails at the park, and a cold beer when we got back. The views of the stars and the Milky Way at night was spectacular. Kitchen was well stocked though some new baking sheets and pans are recommended. A good cleaning under the sink (it’s gross down there) and remembering to dust the top of the refrigerator would have earned a higher cleanliness rating. We appreciated the condiments, garbage bags, soap, dishwasher tabs, and laundry detergent. Need to fix the top rack of the dishwasher. It falls off when you try to roll it out. The twin bed was too short for an adult, but the beds were otherwise comfortable. AC worked well. Janet and her son were great at communicating. We would gladly stay here again!
4.0
Great family getaway
Great location. About 30 minutes to the park entrance. 15 minutes to Terlingua. Great porch where we could enjoy the sunrise and our morning coffee before hitting the trails at the park, and a cold beer when we got back. The views of the stars and the Milky Way at night was spectacular. Kitchen was well stocked though some new baking sheets and pans are recommended. A good cleaning under the sink (it’s gross down there) and remembering to dust the top of the refrigerator would have earned a higher cleanliness rating. We appreciated the condiments, garbage bags, soap, dishwasher tabs, and laundry detergent. Need to fix the top rack of the dishwasher. It falls off when you try to roll it out. The twin bed was too short for an adult, but the beds were otherwise comfortable. AC worked well. Janet and her son were great at communicating. We would gladly stay here again!
5.0
A group of 5 friends from Illinois and Arizona gathered to stargaze and enjoy the geology, birds, and other wildlife of the Big Bend area, and we found this to be a nice location to serve as our base camp. Well outfitted house; friendly and professional management.
5.0
What we were looking for
A group of 5 friends from Illinois and Arizona gathered to stargaze and enjoy the geology, birds, and other wildlife of the Big Bend area, and we found this to be a nice location to serve as our base camp. Well outfitted house; friendly and professional management.
5.0
Easy access, totally remote, well equipped - enjoy
5.0
Deluxe Desert Moon Base 8
Easy access, totally remote, well equipped - enjoy
5.0
The location of the house was great, mountains all around, short drive to Terlingua. The owners/ management were very responsive to my questions.
The house was large and had everything we needed during our stay. Definitely recommending staying at the Laughing Horse property!
5.0
Easy access to parks, gorgeous spot.
5.0
December 2021 stay
The location of the house was great, mountains all around, short drive to Terlingua. The owners/ management were very responsive to my questions.
The house was large and had everything we needed during our stay. Definitely recommending staying at the Laughing Horse property!
5.0
Great basecamp
Easy access to parks, gorgeous spot.
5.0
This was exactly what we had hoped for! The house itself is clean but simple. Beautiful views. Really feels wild and isolated, but only a short easy drive to Terlingua (15min) and Big Bend National Park. Loved it.
5.0
Amazing property
This was exactly what we had hoped for! The house itself is clean but simple. Beautiful views. Really feels wild and isolated, but only a short easy drive to Terlingua (15min) and Big Bend National Park. Loved it.
5.0
This was our first trip to the Big Bend area and Laughing Horse Retreat made it very special. With early morning walks on the property and late night stargazing on the back deck bookending our days in Big Bend National Park, our entire family (from age 8 to 68) agreed that this was one of our best vacations ever! The solitude of the Christmas Mountains reminded us of how wonderful the sounds & sights of the desert can be.
5.0
Great Stay at Laughing Horse
This was our first trip to the Big Bend area and Laughing Horse Retreat made it very special. With early morning walks on the property and late night stargazing on the back deck bookending our days in Big Bend National Park, our entire family (from age 8 to 68) agreed that this was one of our best vacations ever! The solitude of the Christmas Mountains reminded us of how wonderful the sounds & sights of the desert can be.
5.0
Absolutely the best rental property we have ever stayed at. The property was even better than expected, and the owners are so welcoming during the entire process. Can't wait for our next stay at the Laughing House Ranch House
5.0
The house was comfortable, spotless and well equipped. The location was great because it’s a short drive to Terlingua and the parks. If you are looking for solitude surrounded by nature, this is the perfect place!
5.0
Best ever
Absolutely the best rental property we have ever stayed at. The property was even better than expected, and the owners are so welcoming during the entire process. Can't wait for our next stay at the Laughing House Ranch House
5.0
Everything was awesome!
The house was comfortable, spotless and well equipped. The location was great because it’s a short drive to Terlingua and the parks. If you are looking for solitude surrounded by nature, this is the perfect place!
4.0
One of the best places to stay to explore Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park, and Terlingua. Drove in after an all-day hike in Guadalupe Mountains and directions were spot on. Everything we needed was supplied as advertised. Not giving 5 stars because the bed I slept on was quite lumpy and the whole place could use some updating. Loved the deck, the solitude, and the closeness to the parks. Met some others hiking the Lost Mine Trail that were staying in Alpine. I could not imagine having to drive more than an hour both ways to the National Park.
4.0
Awesome Location
One of the best places to stay to explore Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park, and Terlingua. Drove in after an all-day hike in Guadalupe Mountains and directions were spot on. Everything we needed was supplied as advertised. Not giving 5 stars because the bed I slept on was quite lumpy and the whole place could use some updating. Loved the deck, the solitude, and the closeness to the parks. Met some others hiking the Lost Mine Trail that were staying in Alpine. I could not imagine having to drive more than an hour both ways to the National Park.
5.0
Very nice accommodations close to Big Bend NP! Beautiful views and an amazing night sky for stargazing. Close to the Ghost town in Terlingua and not a bad drive to Alpine for groceries. The home was cozy and had everything we needed!
4.0
This house is nestled in a little valley surrounded by big rocky hills and it was gorgeous!!! Only about a 15min drive to the BBNP entrance and about 15-20min from Terlingua Ghost Town with several restaurants (just don’t be in a hurry to eat because all places were busy and slow). However the house itself was perfect for us and we would definitely stay again! The house was very well surfaced cleaned and the beds were clean, it just needed a deep cleaning (coffee pot was awfully dirty, light fixtures were really dusty, behind things were dirty/dusty) but overall clean. The only downside is it is on well water so be sure to bring extra water (there is filtered water spout in kitchen but they really stress not to use much water while you are staying there) bring bags of ice as well so you don’t have to use the well water. The washing machine was really stinky but our clothes did not stink after washing. GPS does not work for a lot of places around there so definitely get a map! You can get a map of terlingua at the gas station down the road.
5.0
Spring Break trip
Very nice accommodations close to Big Bend NP! Beautiful views and an amazing night sky for stargazing. Close to the Ghost town in Terlingua and not a bad drive to Alpine for groceries. The home was cozy and had everything we needed!
5.0
We come to Big Bend with our horses and ride the in the National Park; Laughing Horse Retreat is perfect for us! It has everything we need for us and our horses. Daryl and Janet are wonderful hosts; we will be back.
4.0
Beautiful Views!
This house is nestled in a little valley surrounded by big rocky hills and it was gorgeous!!! Only about a 15min drive to the BBNP entrance and about 15-20min from Terlingua Ghost Town with several restaurants (just don’t be in a hurry to eat because all places were busy and slow). However the house itself was perfect for us and we would definitely stay again! The house was very well surfaced cleaned and the beds were clean, it just needed a deep cleaning (coffee pot was awfully dirty, light fixtures were really dusty, behind things were dirty/dusty) but overall clean. The only downside is it is on well water so be sure to bring extra water (there is filtered water spout in kitchen but they really stress not to use much water while you are staying there) bring bags of ice as well so you don’t have to use the well water. The washing machine was really stinky but our clothes did not stink after washing. GPS does not work for a lot of places around there so definitely get a map! You can get a map of terlingua at the gas station down the road.
5.0
Our 7th Stay
We come to Big Bend with our horses and ride the in the National Park; Laughing Horse Retreat is perfect for us! It has everything we need for us and our horses.
Daryl and Janet are wonderful hosts; we will be back.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Big Bend National Park?
The average price for a rental in Big Bend National Park is $281 per night. This rental is $31 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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