If you enjoy riding horses, you might want to consider planning your next trip around a place that allows you to indulge your passion. It’s not only fun, but it’s a great way to become immersed in nature, getting a close-up look at beautiful landscapes, often exploring areas you wouldn’t see otherwise. These rentals will put you close to some of the best opportunities for horseback riding – in fact, some even include the option as part of your stay.
Lake Estes Log Cabin Retreat with Private Jacuzzi - Estes Park, Colorado
Estes Park is the eastern gateway town to Rocky Mountain National Park, with multiple outfitters here providing horseback riding trips in and around the park. This spectacular cabin will allow you to enjoy plenty of luxuries while being perfectly based for riding. Located in an upscale residential-resort community at Lake Estes, it accommodates six comfortably with a maximum of eight and features floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing dramatic south-facing views of Longs Peak and the park. It includes all the essentials and many extras, including a patio with a stone fireplace and a seven-person hot tub, along with another 25-foot-tall fireplace in the living area.
Yellowstone Vacation Hill Ranch - Cooke City-Silver Gate, Montana
This three-bedroom cabin is the perfect base for exploring Yellowstone while enjoying activities like horseback riding, hiking and fishing blue-ribbon waters. It’s just two miles from the park’s north-east gate and boasts a gorgeous view of Mount Republic that can be enjoyed while watching for wildlife like bighorn sheep and mountain goats. In the back are the trout waters of Soda Butte Creek. It includes a full kitchen, fireplace, Wi-Fi and TV.
Hill Country Glam @ Tres Molinos Ranch - Harper, Texas
Guests at this ranch enjoy a stay in a clean and comfortable one-bedroom suite with a TV and Wi-Fi on a ranch with horses, a pony, goats and chickens. It includes access to activities like horseback riding, fishing and ATV excursions. Children can gather their own eggs from the chicken coop for breakfast and there’s a hot tub on the property for soaking after a day of fun.
Amazing Horse Ranch Loft Above the Barn - Pilot Hill, California
Enjoy a stay on a horse ranch in the El Dorado County foothills bordered by BLM land by booking this two-bedroom loft that sits above a barn. Look forward to views of the horses grazing in the pastures and the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that overlook a Gold Rush-era cemetery. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy horseback riding as well as hiking, biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, wine tasting and exploring historic Gold Rush towns. You can also bring two of your own horses if you have them, taking advantage of the barn loft, two paddocks and a stall. The space itself is best suited to a solo traveler or couple, although it can accommodate a small family with a maximum of three guests.
Quaint Cottage at Wrigley's Historic Ranch - Williams, Arizona
The perfect spot for those who want to explore the Grand Canyon and other attractions in northern Arizona while enjoying opportunities for horseback riding, this cottage offers access to riding on-site or guided rides in the national forest. It sits on a 10-acre ranch in the Kaibab National Forest and includes one bedroom, sleeping up to four, along with a pellet stove with free pellet stove fuel and a fire pit with a complimentary 12 pack of split firewood. A propane BBQ is included as well.
Sunset Jewel with Saltwater Pool - Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is one of the most beautiful places for a ride, with the stunning red rock formations spread across the colorful landscape. A stay at this Airbnb provides gorgeous views of the red rocks and sunsets while being within walking distance to some of the top hiking trails and enjoying access to horseback riding through outfitters like Horsin’ Around Adventures. Between May and October, you can come back and enjoy the saltwater pool. The accommodation also includes a king-size bed, sleeping up to two, a kitchenette, gas BBQ and a flat-screen Smart TV with Netflix.
The Gingerbread House - Makawao, Maui, Hawaii
If you’re dreaming of horseback riding in the tropics, the Gingerbread House sits along the rural northwest slope of Haleakala on East Maui, providing convenient access to Haleakala National Park. One of the dreamiest vacation rentals in Hawaii, here visitors can ride through the lush rainforest and, if you’re fit and adventurous, even inside the crater of a volcano, descending nearly 2,000 feet from the rim to the crater floor. The studio cottage sits on 4.5 acres with a seasonal stream and fruit trees, adjacent to The Sacred Garden with walking labyrinths, lily ponds and meditation zones.
Log Cabin Escape - Waterbury, Vermont
A popular Vermont Airbnb for a fall escape, this beautiful log cabin enjoys a stunning setting. It’s just a short drive from the famous Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm, which offers rides on Icelandic horses through meadows, forests and mountains. There are other opportunities for riding throughout the Mad River Valley too. The accommodation sleeps up to 10 and includes highlights like a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace and spectacular views of the Mount Mansfield range.
C&C: Baitshop Cabin - Jackson, Wyoming
”The Baitshop Cabin” is located just a short walk from downtown Jackson Hole for easy access to the famous town square with its renowned cowboy bar and unique shops along with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities like horseback riding and hiking. As the town is surrounded by wilderness, you’ll find nearly an endless array of trails and outfitters to choose from. While riding or hiking, marvel at the beauty of the Grand Tetons and keep an eye out for wildlife like elk, bison and moose. The cabin sleeps six and boasts full glass doors for an abundance of light and views, a large furnished patio for outdoor dining and much more.
Luxurious Historic Home at Stay & Ride Horse Farm - Ocala, Florida
This luxurious 1927 stone-crafted two-bedroom home sits on a 25-acre horse farm that offers guided trail rides, or you can bring your own, horses with riding lessons available too. The farm has multiple horse facilities, including a fenced-in large professional GGT dressage arena, oak training round pen, obstacles, on-site career coach and trainer. The home features a romantic king suite with a deck that’s just steps from the horses, polished original wood flooring, a full kitchen with coffee, Wi-Fi and TV. Laundry facilities are available for an additional fee.
