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Rancho Buenas Noches--Heaven on the Brazos River, just 90 minutes from Dallas

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Mineral Wells, TX
  • Place, Mineral Wells Fossil Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ the King Covenant
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Baker Hotel and Spa
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rancho Buenas Noches--Heaven on the Brazos River, just 90 minutes from Dallas

Spend a weekend or more on a cliff high above the Brazos River in the North Texas Hill Country of Palo Pinto County. A stone stairway cuts through giant boulders down to the river and several fishing spots, plus kayak and canoe launch points. Enjoy a large barbecue grill (charcoal) and views of the sunset and river from a covered pavilion. There is a heated pool (heated March to October) and hot tub that overlooks the river, amongst ancient live oaks and a regulation horseshoe pit. For the adventurous, there's also a primitive cabin (no power, no plumbing). Just 90 minutes from North Dallas and less than an hour to Fort Worth, yet you will feel you are a thousand miles away. Welcome to the Brazos de Dios.

Inside, (if you ever come in from the views) you will find one full-size, one queen and four bunk beds, plus a sleeper sofa (sleeps one, maybe two little ones) in the family room. In the family room, you will find a pool table and fireplace. Ideally, this place is for two couples and kids. Maximum 8. It is not ideal for packing in 8 grown men to save money. Do that and you'll be way more cozy and way less comfy than you may like, plus we're on a septic system that's not made for that. . Just sayin'.

Full disclosure: cell coverage can be spotty inside the house but outside it's fine. I do not provide Wi-Fi. Wireless hotspots are recommended for internet access and generally work quite well.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Mineral Wells Fossil Park. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from Mineral Wells Fossil Park and 10 minutes from Christ the King Covenant
Rancho Buenas Noches--Heaven on the Brazos River, just 90 minutes from Dallas offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Please turn the air off and all fans.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Remove all trash, remove all items from fridge and turn all air, fans and lights off when leaving, failure to do so will result in loss of deposit.

Never leave pool toys, trash or food items lying around overnight. Weather changes fast here and can blow items left lying around down the cliff.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Rancho Buenas Noches--heaven Brazos River Just 90 Minutes Dallas

Rancho Buenas Noches--heaven Brazos River Just 90 Minutes Dallas

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WHITNEY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very helpful and friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun times we had on the river. Calm, relaxing, nice place that all can enjoy. We had some young teen boys and they didn’t say they were bored once! They loved it. They caught all types of fish and never once asked for their phones. We all enjoyed the views, the pool and hot tub, and the covered patio area. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend for a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This a beautiful property. It is clean and well maintained. You can relax by the pool or enjoy kayaking in the river. The views are great. The owner answered any questions we had and followed up during our stay to ensure our time there was going well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tirzah L., Lumberton Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at Rancho Buenos Noches. The property was comfortable and relaxing and had a feeling of seclusion, even though we were so close to town! We regretted not bringing a Roku stick, as the TV was not a smart TV, but we enjoyed playing games and talking! We will definitely consider a return trip!
We had a visitor on our last night at the pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick p., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean pool and nice hot tub. Bigger house than expected and great WiFi. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Marisa J., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Very nice place and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer B., Frisco, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Viviana A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mineral Wells

Everything about this property is amazing! The Absolute Perfect Getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shawndi G., Stephenville, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Redneck Aruba (our nickname for our vacation)

We loved our stay. The views were beautiful. The pool was amazing. We came during the hottest week so far of the year and didn't even know we were in a heat wave. The trees cover the pool perfectly to give you some shade. We had hoped to kayak but decided the entrance to the river was a little steep for us since two of us had recent knee surgeries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

You need to be here!

My family and I had a great time. The home is very clean, and had everything we needed during our stay. It was such a needed relaxation experience. Michael and Sharon were really nice, and everything was explained upon arrival. You can tell from the pictures around the home, this place has made many memories for the family over the years. From fishing the river (you will get a workout on those stairs lol), to swimming in the pool and relaxing in the hot tub, we enjoyed it all. Just sitting outside taking it all in was nice. Town is not too far away, so we were able to get everything we needed easily. You wont find a better host. He was very responsive to anything i messaged him about or questions i had. He wants you to enjoy your stay and feel at home. I definitely hope we can visit again. This place had lots of things to keep my 11 and 16 year old entertained, and gave me a chance to relax and do some reading. Something i hadnt taken time to do in a long time. Thank you Michael!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023