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

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A swimming pool with stone edges and a hot tub, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A stone staircase leading upwards, flanked by large rock walls, with a metal railing on the left.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a Texas state outline, a fireplace, and a pool table.
A building with a white exterior and red trim, a covered picnic area with benches, and a paved walkway.
A riverbank with a green canoe and a paddle on the shore.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mineral Wells

Located in Mineral Wells, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Mineral Wells Fossil Park and Christ the King Covenant. .This vacation home is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from Possum Kingdom Lake and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from West City Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mineral Wells Fossil Park - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Christ the King Covenant - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Crazy Water Company - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Crazy Water Bath House & Spa - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • The Baker Hotel and Spa - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Cienega Mexican Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee & Cocktails at 76067 - ‬12 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 organized tours and activities
  • 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 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 trash
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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. 108 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at Buenas Noches was relaxing with a beautiful view. The pool was fantastic, and the grilling area is top notch. Mike is a fantastic host and very responsive. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as described and Michael was so helpful and communicative. We were there at the end of July so the river was a little low and slow so didn’t do much on the river but really enjoyed swimming in the pool, feeding the goats, playing pool, playing horseshoes, and playing the board games we brought. We went in to Mineral Wells to go on a tour at Crazy Water which was awesome and then did some shopping and got lunch in town, which was fun and delicious. We never even made it to Lake Mineral Wells! We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you have any questions, just ask. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Mike and the property is fantastic, if you are a history fan this is a Mecca . If you have toddlers bring a gate . The down stairs is adult only because of fabulous relics,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views and quiet place

Beautiful views of the river, quiet and great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful and friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Absolutely amazing views, nice clean house, and great place for peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean pool and nice hot tub. Bigger house than expected and great WiFi. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mineral Wells

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great place

Great location. Plenty of amenities. We hope to do it again. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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