Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Terlingua, Tx

Many Stones
9 min drive
Big Bend National Park
17 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon
61 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Janet Eby

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

• Children allowed • Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a pet fee. • No Events or Parties Allowed

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Terlingua

Located in Terlingua, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Window Trail Trailhead and Mesa de Anguilla are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin Visitor Center.

Terlingua, Tx

What's nearby

Many Stones - 9 min drive
Big Bend Library - 13 min drive
Big Bend National Park - 17 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon - 61 min drive
Chisos Basin Visitor Center - 62 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Many Stones and within 12 miles (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park and Barton Warnock Visitor Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

22 Apr 2024

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

Family Big Bend Trip

The Laughing Horse Retreat gave us a great time. Secluded and the night sky was glorious. Everyone enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis M.

10 Mar 2024

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

Grand views

At first the compound just looks like a small jumble of buildings but, once inside the main house, it is a warm, inviting place with spectacular views. All the creature comforts plus a fine deck so that you can see the night sky in all of its dark glory. Great location for visiting both the National and State Parks. Don't miss the Fossil museum!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar G.

1 Feb 2024

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

Big Bend Trip

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristopher w.

7 Jan 2024

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

Nice place close to Big Bend

Nice property close to Big Bend. We enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Karen-Marie W.

5 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet location

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

13 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful stay in Terlingua, TX

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!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

3 July 2023

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

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay. Host was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

18 June 2023

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

Awesome place

Definitely going back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milly B.

8 May 2023

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

Peace

My adult children had such a beautiful peaceful time. They did most of the exploration & hiking on the property itself! A true gem.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V., Katy, Texas

28 Mar 2023

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

Vacation to Big Bend

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Westerly, RI

9 Nov 2022

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

great 4wheeling/ star gazing /chilihead/ Full blood moon

Space ,close to Ghost town ez to find ,private

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernando V.

15 Oct 2022

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

Great stay

Good location close to Big Bend. Beautiful property and well stocked. It was truly home away from home. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Zofia L.

5 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew C.

4 Apr 2022

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

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

16 Feb 2022

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

Deluxe Desert Moon Base 8

Easy access, totally remote, well equipped - enjoy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena G.

12 Jan 2022

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

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich V.

11 Jan 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great basecamp

Easy access to parks, gorgeous spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shailaja H.

24 Nov 2021

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

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

18 June 2021

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

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

24 May 2021

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

17 May 2021

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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!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

19 Apr 2021

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

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah F.

26 Mar 2021

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

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

20 Mar 2021

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

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!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

June C.

20 Mar 2021

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

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021