[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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/w973h682x1y1-32747bc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/9ec8ed10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/w1024h682x0y1-8f9094df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/40f676d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/75786e37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## 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 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 ![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 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=109895531&PinnedHotelID=109895531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868211/96e21d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rancho Mula Oso PLUS Bunkhouse: Unparalleled Outdoor Space Terlingua - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=109868211&PinnedHotelID=109868211&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 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=34279565&PinnedHotelID=34279565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103058900/103058815/24dfd328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Infinite Skies Retreat • 727 Airplane Home Terlingua - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=103058815&PinnedHotelID=103058815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33495300/33495219/w973h682x1y1-561c4c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Laughing Horse Retreat: 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 6711c1dd7a6c290011c76c13 ## About the area Located in Terlingua, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Homer Wilson Ranch is a local landmark, 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 mountain climbing and horse riding. [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 Stones - 13 min drive - 12.0 km - Big Bend Library - 20 min drive - 20.8 km - Big Bend National Park - 22 min drive - 24.2 km - Starlight Theatre - 27 min drive - 28.0 km - Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 48.8 km ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Many Stones and within 12 mi (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Starlight Theatre and Barton Warnock Visitor Center 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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