Title: Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. Holiday 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) ![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) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109868300/109868213/9ec8ed10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Laughing Horse Retreat PLUS Guesthouse: 217 Acres. provides amenities, such as 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&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 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&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 £1,001 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&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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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 6711c1dd7a6c290011c76c13 ## 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%7C29.45109%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 - 7.5 miles - Big Bend Library - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles - Big Bend National Park - 22 min drive - 15.0 miles - Starlight Theatre - 27 min drive - 17.4 miles - Barton Warnock Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 30.4 miles ## 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 holiday home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Many Stones and within 12 miles (20 km) of Big Bend Library and Big Bend National Park. Starlight Theatre and Barton Warnock Visitor Center are also within 25 miles (40 km). ## 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 10 ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby M. 20 Oct 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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