Rancho Buenas Noches--Heaven on the Brazos River, just 90 minutes from Dallas Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Rancho Buenas Noches--Heaven on the Brazos River, just 90 minutes from Dallas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Rancho Buenas Noches--Heaven on the Brazos River, just 90 minutes from Dallas located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Mineral Wells Fossil Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Christ the King Covenant and West City Park. The Baker Hotel and Spa and Crazy Water Bath House & Spa are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

7 May 2025

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Wonderful views and quiet place

Beautiful views of the river, quiet and great place to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

10 June 2023

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Great place!

Absolutely amazing views, nice clean house, and great place for peace and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drinda M.

4 Aug 2024

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Girls weekend

Girls getaway it was relaxing and just beautiful if we do it again we will be back there. We all just loved this house and pool setting!!!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa J.

26 Oct 2024

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Relaxing trip

Great location with river, animals, and near the fossil park. Beautiful view of the comet. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. No Wifi, but you can get a few bars of cell signal outside.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

9 June 2024

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What a great place

Great location. Plenty of amenities. We hope to do it again. Loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jurahee S.

9 July 2022

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Amazing place!!

This is a great weekend retreat! We loved the pool, pool table and river. Great spot on the Brazos!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

8 Jan 2024

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Weekend Getaway

The place was perfect for getting out of the city and enjoying the Texas countryside, picturesque views, relaxing, and enjoying quality time with the family!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

10 May 2023

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Buenas noches ranch

Our stay here was wonderful,we enjoyed everything the property had to offer.hands down one of the best properties we have been to.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby A.

29 Oct 2024

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Family getaway

Home was cozy and had everything you could need. The views were beautiful and animals are friendly. The kids didn’t even miss their electronics! It was an amazing getaway for the family. One warning though don't try to walk barefoot on the grass you will get grass stickers! My husband found that out the hard way.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

5 Aug 2023

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Base Camp on the Brazos

Our stay coincided with the hottest week so far in Texas. Mike, the owner, was super friendly and helpful. The views were great, accommodations nice, and pool was refreshing. This was a great location to base out of while we explored the surrounding areas (Possum Kingdom, Mineral Wells, etc).

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

17 Mar 2023

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Nice country getaway.

Great views from above the Brazos, but cliff-top location makes for freakishly high winds! Don’t go in March! Inside was very comfortable, and the boys loved the pool table.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

31 Oct 2023

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Grandeur

We have enjoyed many stays in vacation rentals over the last decade+ and Rancho Buenas Noches beats them all! A perfect river retreat! Host was top notch and a really nice guy. We plan to return very soon. Rancho Buenas Noches is a true Texas experience -- don't miss it!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

23 July 2023

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Great time!

The pool is a wonderful asset to the property! Very roomy cabin and was in good working order! Teenagers had issues with no Wi-Fi and spotty phone reception but the adults thought it was good for them ! Wonderful view of the Brazos especially at sunset !

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher W.

17 Mar 2023

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Honeymoon location

We had a wonderful time on our honeymoon here! The hot tub was clean, and worked great on cool nights and hot days, the house was clean and tidy, and the property manager Sharon is fantastic! She's quick to respond to any questions we had, and was very friendly and informative, but we never felt crowded and had the entire place to ourselves! Thank you for giving us such a memorable time!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viviana A.

17 Aug 2023

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End of Summer Vacation

My family and I had a great time! The house was clean and organized. The historical information throughout the house, both from Texas and Mr. Renfro's family makes the stay interesting. The highlight of our trip was the pool, access to the river was much more than we expected! The kids enjoyed the end of their summer vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

18 Nov 2023

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Quiet Retreat on the River

Beautiful setting on the Brazos - literally unbeatable views. Very quiet. We had such a relaxing time reading books and sitting on the patio overlook. Only a few minutes to Mineral Wells and 20 minutes to Mary's in Strawn for one of the most famous chicken fried steaks around... but once you get out to this peaceful place, you won't want to leave it, even for a quick supper. On top of everything, the host was very helpful and friendly. Will definitely visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M.

8 Aug 2020

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Texas Heaven

I’ve rented dozens of places through VRBO all over the US. This place is hands down one of the the top few. The chance to unplug among the most spectacular views was just what our family needed. The pool, billiard table and kayaks kept kids ranging in age from 4-17 busy and happy and the access to our own piece of the Brazos River for fishing was my husband’s happy place. I spent time reading and writing in many spots all over the property as there is not a spot with a bad view. Mike was so helpful and welcoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer B., Frisco, Tx

6 Nov 2023

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Nice getaway

We had a great time being off the grid. We enjoyed the canoes and hot tub during our fall visit. Mark was super helpful and welcoming. My only disappointment was that I was the dishwasher for the weekend. 😂 We used the kitchen. We forgot butter and there was no cooking spray so make sure you bring some. Otherwise it had everything we needed to cook at the cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Emily V.

2 Jan 2021

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Great location

You really can’t beat the location and the house was very clean. We however went with little kids during a very rainy, cold season and ran out of things to do in the house. If I’m honest, the beds need an upgrade. The house can be drafty and the bedding is meant for summer use. We were all pretty chilly one night and there were not enough extra blankets to go around. I do wish we had been here in the summer to enjoy the full potential of this location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

9 July 2020

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Perfect Social Distancing Getaway

We took a quick vacation with my husband, 4 year old daughter, and my high risk (coronavirus) parents. We were looking for somewhere close to the metroplex (90 minutes for us) that offered space to be outside without other people. This delivered! It is clear that the property owner has cultivated the outside area to be a relaxing retreat with several options. There's a pool, river access for wading/swimming and kayaking and canoeing, horseshoes, a swing and hammock, livestock to watch, and even a friendly cat (my daughter loved Jake!). We fed the horse a few baby carrots from our hand and got some pictures. I wish we had been able to stay longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cory R., Allen, TX, USA

14 Mar 2020

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Say “Good Night” to the Stress of City Life

Like the stories of the legendary cattleman that serves as its namesake, Rancho Buenas Noches transports you to a “real Texas experience” that only exists in the imaginations of many. When you’re there, you feel Texas through all of your senses: from the sounds of calves bawling, horses nickering, and donkeys braying in the distance, or the rustle of hawks’ wings as they soar overhead, to the smells of wild flowers and fresh cut hay, to the crunch of gravel under your boots, or the taste of that T-bone steak you grilled while gazing at the breath-taking sight of the Brazos River winding through the Palo Pinto hills. Mike is a gracious host that makes you feel at home, yet respects your privacy. From the fully equipped kitchen, to the billiards table, the books, pool and hot tub, you’ll have everything you need and will never get bored...or feel pressured to do anything at all. My wife and our boys just spent three glorious days reconnecting with nature and each other and can’t wait to go back. If you’re looking for a transport from the rush and hustle of life in the city or the ‘burbs, to disconnect, to let your mind wander and your children explore, then book some time at Rancho Buenos Noches.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

13 Nov 2023

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Amazing views - perfect place to relax & unwind

Before arriving I knew what to expect as the host provided accurate information on the listing AND he was extremely responsive to my questions. The home is off-the-beaten path and SO worth the drive. We were greeted by the host who was on-site when we arrived. Super friendly guy. We were in town for a baseball tournament at Rocker B Ranch about 25 minutes away, and were tired from a late game - so we were grateful for the Sleep Number beds in both rooms (without bunk beds). We found the home to have everything we needed for a comfortable stay - and had I looked a little harder, before my WalMart run the next day - I wouldn’t have had to purchase some of the stuff I did - as it was already there!! Outside - you’ll find no view like it. God’s paintbrush didn’t disappoint with the sunset off the covered back patio where we grilled burgers and roasted s’mores in the fire pit while overlooking the Brazos River below. The paved steps (that became easier every time I climbed up them) going down to the water were met by kayaks and a canoe. Had we had time, I know we would have done those activities! Too bad we didn’t bring our fishing poles - we saw some great honey holes! I’ll come back just to drop a line in one. And the kids LOVED the hot tub and cold pool! When they weren’t swimming, they played horse shoes, pet the paint horse who came up to the fence, played whiffle ball, and cleared the property of snipes. We all had so much fun relaxing at this beautiful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

5 Sept 2024

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Family Time

Pool and pool table were great amenities. Super clean. Sleep number beds. We had 6 adults, so we didn't use the bunk beds, we used the couch and pull out. Kitchen was well supplied. Quiet. Owner was great. Absolutely loved the disconnection, walked around outside if needed connection so most stayed off their phones - blessing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William W.

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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