Title: Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. Vacation home in Terlingua with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. ![Property grounds - Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/w973h682x1y1-32747bc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/w1024h682x0y1-8f9094df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/9ec8ed10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/40f676d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. (Terlingua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/3ad0cf67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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 PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. Summary: Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: Three Bdrm Home. 217 Acres. Room for 8. • 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 PLUS Guest House 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. The Guest House has two additional bedrooms and a half bath. If your groups is five or fewer, consider our Laughing Horse Retreat listing without the guest house. It's the same property, just without the extra space and extra costs. 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 - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34095100/34095089/6ca5daaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Corazones Draw Ranch: Spacious Home on 400 acres Brewster County - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=34095089&PinnedHotelID=34095089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34279600/34279565/ec585241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cactus Corazón: Comfortable, Spacious & Secluded Alpine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 72 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=34279565&PinnedHotelID=34279565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109895600/109895531/b444ab64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Corazones Draw PLUS: Two Homes on 400 acres Brewster County - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=109895531&PinnedHotelID=109895531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92720000/92713400/92713358/7b2880c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crystal Mountain Cabin PLUS Bunkhouse. 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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 6711c1dd7a6c290011c76c13 ## About the area Located in Terlingua, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Many Stones is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Bend National Park and Chisos Basin Visitor Center. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and mountain climbing. [Visit our Terlingua travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Terlingua.dx184017) [View more Vacation homes in Terlingua](https://www.expedia.ca/Terlingua-Private-Vacation-Homes.d184017-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.45109%2C-103.50884&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JEkd8JlwSIFCbMqmkgvb4tjmQtQ=) Terlingua, TX ### What's nearby - ![Many Colors Cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643025/7b70d74e-1c2a-4a03-a699-35a8f320415c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Many Stones 11 min drive \- 12.0 km - ![The Rio Grande River winds 12 miles down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. When the water is high you can come down the 1,500 foot walled canyon. With less water flowing, guides take you 3 to 4 miles up the canyon with some spots having to portage. But take it all in stride because the views are breathtaking. I recommend Big Bend River Tours. You might get lucky and have the guides that take you a half mile up a side canyon. An excellent day excursion in the out of the way national park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643031/187b47af-173d-411b-8c0e-ebc616991017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Bend National Park 18 min drive \- 24.2 km - ![The Closed Canyon hike in Big Bend Ranch State Park was completely deserted when we went on a Tuesday in April. We hiked further than the 0.7 mile indicated on the signage, and ended up scooting and scrambling up the most interesting narrow and smooth chutes. We heard the song of the elusive canyon wren, too. Amazing. Visit our blog post to hear it and see more! https://rvluckyorwhat.com/2016/04/28/big-bend-the-most-amazing-national-park-youve-never-heard-of/ #hiking #bigbend #Texas #statepark #canyon #wren #bird #nature #geology](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/245/a939f557-753b-4431-983e-210708635a22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Bend Ranch State Park 31 min drive \- 47.7 km - Big Bend Library 17 min drive \- 20.8 km - Starlight Theatre 22 min drive \- 28.0 km ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby M. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a nice getaway from the big city. The overall peacefulness and tranquility of the property is unmatched. I would suggest having a pair of NVG’s to watch the satellites pass over at night time, truly an amazing experience. ##### Bobby M. 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