Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres.

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Terlingua, Tx

Many Stones9 min drive
Big Bend National Park17 min drive
Santa Elena Canyon61 min drive
Alpine, TX (ALE-Casparis Municipal)94 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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 vacation 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.

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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.

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