Title: Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. Vacation home in Terlingua with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495300/33495219/w973h682x1y1-561c4c30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495300/33495219/ec1d9226.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495300/33495219/94389ac2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495300/33495219/7b739194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495300/33495219/w1024h682x0y1-dd1f3502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Laughing Horse Retreat, a three-bedroom home nestled on 217 private acres in the scenic Christmas Mountains. With room for up to eight guests, including your dogs, this retreat offers modern comforts like a kitchen and relaxing porches with stunning views of rocky hills and valleys. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. Summary: Laughing Horse Retreat: Three Bdrm Home. 217 Acres. Room for five. • 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: PET FEE MAY APPLY. Dog Fees: $200 for one or two dogs. No more than two dogs allowed. 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. If you have a larger group or want more space, consider our Laughing Horse Retreat PLU listing with the Guest House included 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain climbing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33670000/33667700/33667626/86d65947.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Mariposa: Restored Rock Ruin in Ghost Town Terlingua Ghost Town - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 114 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=33667626&PinnedHotelID=33667626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497700/33497615/5abacb63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rancho Mula Oso: Enjoy Unparalleled Outdoor Space Terlingua - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 168 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=33497615&PinnedHotelID=33497615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34333100/34333045/e515127c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Terlingua Creek Porch House: On Terlingua Creek Study Butte-Terlingua - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=34333045&PinnedHotelID=34333045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33502700/33502680/w1600h1064x0y3-c948d5d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Bend Getaway: Classic Adobe with Modern Flair Terlingua - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 202 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=33502680&PinnedHotelID=33502680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/w973h682x1y1-32747bc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. Campsite Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. Terlingua Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. Campsite Terlingua Laughing Horse Retreat 3bdr Home W/ Horse Corral on 217acres 5f4fd9583b768b002ccfa598 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.44531%2C-103.51032&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QMcSlNcMym__UnnDOsWYLeGvOhk=) Terlingua, TX #### What's nearby - Many Stones - 7 min drive - 11.8 km - Big Bend Library - 13 min drive - 20.5 km - Big Bend National Park - 15 min drive - 24.0 km - Starlight Theatre - 18 min drive - 27.8 km - Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 28 min drive - 48.6 km ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the 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.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Laughing Horse Retreat: 217 Acres. located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Many Stones and within 12 mi (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Starlight Theatre and Big Bend Ranch State Park are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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