Located in Fredericksburg, Texas, this bed and breakfast is geared towards girls retreats and bachelorette weekends. It is owned by COWGIRL’s very own 30 Under 30, Shelby Lovelace and known as “The Good Babes Cave.” The name stems from Shelby’s boutique, “The Good Babes Co,” which offers a mix of mainstream and western style.

Each room offers gorgeous shades of pink and western-inspired art as accents to cohesively pair the house together. Just when you thought it couldn’t get better the house offers a room with six vanities, each with LED lighting. No more cramming together or not having enough room to get ready!

It’s the ultimate girl cave getaway!

Check out this one of a kind Airbnb here!

Follow this simple to-do list to help you get settled!

• Unpack
• Do laundry from your trip
• Create a grocery list
• Stock back up on groceries (including horse feed)
• Quick dusting through your house
• Check your barn for any repairs
• Read emails
• Reply to any urgent emails
• Schedule any makeup appointments
• Check your mail 
• Check your calendar for upcoming events
• Write a to-do list
• Spend some time doing self-care 
• Set your alarm for a decent time (if you can, ease yourself back after a time change)
• See how your horse is settling back in
• Go to bed early 

“This artsy homestead is ideal for relaxing getaways, artist trips, yoga retreats, family get-togethers or a low-key reunion with friends.

“You simply won’t believe the outdoor space – it’s like your own private resort! 

“Some of the things visitors to the high desert cherish the most are clean air, mesmerizing night skies and the abundance of wildlife and fauna. 

“Dine by the pool as cotton tails scurry by and then enjoy a hike to the National Park. “Coyote Trail” is surrounded by mountains in Monument Manor. As the setting sun sets the sky ablaze, bask in the spectacular symphony of sounds, as native birds nest in the cherry trees in the backyard.

“Bold geometric patterns throughout, mid century modern furnishings, artwork from the owners personal collection – every detail has been carefully curated to inspire you. Something interesting awaits around every corner. You won’t be sure where the art stops and the real world starts!

“Where will you spend your day? Lounging around with a good book in the cabanas, catching some desert rays in the pool, admiring the views from the secluded trio of hammocks…

“or enjoying the shady swinging chairs of the “Suspended Living Room.” A grill, outdoor sink, shower, and tub mean you’ll almost never have to go inside! Solar lights keep the fun outside even after the sunsets so you can cozy up by one of our fire pits for s’mores and stargazing.”

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“Cozy vintage loveshack for two. This magical 400 square foot studio is packed with stained glass, a claw foot tub, antique lighting & furniture along with beautiful views of 2.5 acres of pristine desert land. Just look for the Space Bunny mural from the road, you can’t miss it.

“This studio has everything you need for a romantic weekend with your partner or a creative solo retreat of writing, reading and making art!”

Absolutely LOVE the boho vibes the coffee nook gives! So simple, yet so chic.

BRB, gonna be spending my days out in the sun, then laying out stargazing at night!

A hanging chair in the living room? Sign me up!

Have you seen their other AirBnbs? They have a farmhouse and a den!

“There’s something magical about an A-frame.  These 20-foot windows look out over expansive forest views with hardly a house in sight.  Originally built in 1973, the cabin has been 100% remodeled to highlight the original midcentury design while adding modern and Scandinavian accents.  As beautiful as it is, you cannot find a more kid-friendly space… Your kids will fall in love with the secret play nooks in the loft, the closet full of indoor and outdoor games, and of course, the tire swing hanging from our giant oak.  It’s stocked with every baby/kid necessity you have at your own home.  Enjoy a walk to the lake trail, or relax in our *soon-to-be-added* hot tub.”

“There’s just too many options for where to relax… a wrap around deck, a seating nook on each level, a huge L-shaped couch, and game table seating 6.”

“Words and pictures can hardly do justice for the huge A-frame windows that will blow you away from your first step through the door. You wouldn’t be the first guest to ask about extending their stay, and we can’t wait for you to return on your next getaway!!!”

“Nothing says “cozy cabin” quite like the dark and moody color palette, southwest décor, and unique Malm fireplace.  With two walls of windows, you’ll enjoy all the natural light and feeling surrounded by trees.  Hang out on the wrap-around deck that looks over a seasonal creek where the kids can explore in the summer or sled in the winter.  This may be our smallest cabin, but there’s no shortage of inviting seating, with the huge L-shaped couch and two different seating nooks.  Have a movie or game night upstairs, soak in the *soon-to-be-added* hot tub under string lights, and make the hard decision of whether this cabin calls for whiskey or wine.”

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How cute is the kitchen? Those cactus accents are EVERYTHING!

The tin ceiling in this vacay spot add a great Western touch.

Relax after a long day in the hot tub! What’s more relaxing than that?

I spy some cornhole boards!

Sit back and enjoy the weather under the shade!

Book your next vacay here! Wanting more places to visit? Check out these AirBnBs on working horse ranches!

Any Southwestern print is sure to turn heads!

Add cowhide to anything and it’s at least 10 times better. Fact.

Vintage is never a bad idea!

Hear me out here, fanny packs can be cute. I mean, check this one out and try to tell me differently!

Retro cowgirls for the fashion-forward modern cowgirl!

Aztec print on a matching set? Yes please!

One of these days we can get excited about going on vacation or hitting the road. Until then, we can just dream about how much fun we’re going to have!

Rancho De Los Caballeros, located in Wickenburg, Arizona, has wowed guests with its beauty, charm, and luxurious amenities for decades!

“Established in 1948, Rancho de los Caballeros is a family-owned and operated guest ranch resort situated on 20,000 acres of beautiful High Sonoran Desert in Wickenburg, Arizona. With warm hospitality, respect for natural beauty, and quiet dignity, the Arizona guest ranch embodies the spirit and style of the Spanish caballeros—the gentlemen on horseback—who explored and settled the Southwest. The Ranch has had additions and improvements over the years, but the friendly service remains the same.” – Rancho de los Caballeros

For those interested in staying at the ranch, these are the activities that are offered:

Visit ranchodeloscaballeros.com to book your stay today!

As guests of GMC’s enthusiastic marketing crew for its Denali-branded luxury trim package, we’re here on behalf of COWGIRL’s readers to evaluate these rugged-yet-luxurious pickups and SUVs in one of the most sublime settings in America’s rugged Wild West.

River Roads

When we land in Jackson, the GMC/Page One team meets us in the baggage area and escorts us to a GMC Canyon midsize pickup.  The finish is called “Red Quartz Tintcoat,” and it glows a deep garnet red.  Although the Denali trim package may not be immediately obvious from the exterior, it’s evident once we slide into the luxurious leather-clad cab.  We look at each other sideways with a “is this for real?” look on our faces.  GMC’s automotive specialist, Gil Garibaldo, shows us how easily we can connect our iPhones to the in-vehicle Wi-Fi and the Apple Car Play system.  Once underway, we see that the GMC Canyon Denali, with its advanced navigation and safety systems, along with its luxurious full-leather interior and heated and vented seats, is a modern cowgirl’s dream.  Moreover, the luxury Denali trim package is available throughout the lineup of GMC’s pickups and SUVs—Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, and Yukon—giving a cowgirl draft-horse capabilities with show-horse style in every category.

Punching in the address, we head for the Spring Creek Ranch, our home away for the next two nights.  The rustic luxury resort, situated atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, offers stunning views of the valley and of the majestic Tetons, including the 13,775 foot Grand Teton Peak, commanding the horizon.   We drop our bags in our well-appointed rooms and jump into our Canyon Denali.  Our first destination is Wilson Bridge on the Snake River, where we’ll meet the guides from Barker-Ewing Whitewater, a premier Jackson Hole river outfitter, for a guided float down the Snake River.

Our guide Zach mans the oars while imparting the area’s rich history, ably navigating the river to our destination a few miles downstream.  After he maneuvers our raft to the riverbank, we hop off and climb up a slope.  Just as the sun peeks through the clouds, we gaze upon a breathtaking dinner setting, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.  The magical experience under tent was meticulously concocted by the fabulous crew from Genevieve Catering, under the guidance of Chef Jarrett Schwartz, who has received many awards for his modern and unique style of cuisine that he affectionately calls Innovative American.

The setting sun casts a beautiful glow over a long single wooden table, set with Shibori indigo-dyed napkins, fresh ferns, antlers, and hammered copper utensils.  A feast of smoked salmon with pickled cabbage, pecan-crusted steak, a fresh greens salad, garlic-and-herb roasted potatoes, a petite tomato salad with arugula and champagne vinaigrette, culminates in a scrumptious berry cobbler for dessert.  We sit and chat while the sun drops towards the river, exchanging facts about Jackson Hole that we have learned from our guides.

Returning to the resort, we wander the grounds, photographing the cloud-enshrouded Tetons at sunset.  It was a beautiful ending to an extraordinary day.

Ride and Drive

The following day, we gather bright and early to drive our now beloved Canyon Denali into the Grand Teton National Park to view wildlife.  Our guide, a member of Spring Creek Ranch’s in-house natural department, directs us to a large meadow, where we immediately see native pronghorn antelope, several mule deer bucks, and a lone bison roaming the grassy valley.  Moving on, we decide to take the scenic Grand Teton National Park drive that winds through the forests along the edge of the Snake River.  We put the GMC pickup to the test on the well-used and heavily pitted road, and the Canyon Denali handled the rough terrain extraordinarily well, while still delivering a comfortable ride.

Once back at Spring Creek Ranch, we rested a bit before embarking on our next adventure, a trail ride.   We couldn’t wait to see the beautiful scenery from horseback!

Spring Creek Ranch lays claim to some of the most scenic trail riding Jackson has to offer and its in-house Castagno Outfitters wasted no time getting us in the saddle and on the trail.  Its location atop the East Gros Ventre Butte makes it ideal for 360-degree views of the stunning mountains that surround Jackson Hole, while also providing an overview of the National Elk Refuge—24,700 acres of federally protected land that provides winter habitat for thousands of migratory elk.  Our guide Katie leads us out from the ranch weaving upwards along a hill flanking the paddocks.  As we round the hill, we’re greeted with a breathtaking view of the Grand Tetons.  The abundant wildflowers and native grasses brushed as high up as our knees.  We don’t want the ride to end.

After dismounting and saying farewell to Katie and our horses, we’re off to still another adventure: a towing demonstration from GMC’s Chief Engineer of Full-Size Trucks, Eric Stanczak. He begins his demonstration at the base of a paved hill within the Spring Creek Ranch community, with a GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD truck hitched up to a long stock trailer.  We climb into the truck while he points out some of the Sierra’s towing capabilities and advancements, explaining key points of towing such as turning point, when to check which mirrors, and how to make a smooth stop.  We all take turns in the driver’s seat, marveling at how the Sierra, with its innovations such as Surround Vision, Segment-First Rear Camera Mirror, and Hitch Guidance with Hitch View—paired with the smooth 3.0-liter Duramax Diesel and GMC’s iconic Allison automatic transmission—make towing such a large trailer a breeze!

After the towing demonstration, we freshen up and reconvene for supper.  Nestling against the hillside and overlooking a paddock full of horses, a long single table adorned with bright yellow, pink, and blue serape linens, bright fresh wildflowers, and even a miniature copper horseshoe on each plate awaits us.  Near the tented table,  a bar serves wine, cocktails, and locally crafted beer, flanked by several fire pits and log-bench seating.  Again, Chef Jarrett Schwartz presents an elaborate array of delicious salmon, beef brisket, and dry rubbed ribs, as well as several fresh salads.  The table conversation grows livelier and we feel the entire group grow closer sharing the nostalgia of the trip as it draws to the end.

After finishing supper, we move to an open fire pit, this time to roast marshmallows and make s’mores.  Before heading off to bed, Carly, one of the GMC team members, mentions that the stars are amazing at night but that you have to stay up late to wait for the sky to get completely dark.  Determined to see the beautiful stars, a group of us continued to roast marshmallows and chat.  One by one, people give up and retire to their rooms until it was just a few of us.  Tired from our whirlwind trip and sated from eating too many marshmallows, we meander back across the grounds in the dark, looking up and gazing at the upturned bowl of stars in the indigo sky every few feet.  Once we reach our rooms, we wave goodbye to our newfound campfire friends and slowly make our way up the stairs where we collapse in well-earned slumber.