House in Ruidoso, NM
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Rooms
Bedroom 1
1 King
Living Room 1
1 Double
About this house rental
On-Site Hiking | 2 Mi to Monjeau Lookout | Quiet Location
Sitting at an elevation of 8,600 feet, this Alto vacation rental greets you with crisp mountain air, direct access to trails in the Lincoln National Forest, and if you’re lucky, a visit from local wild horses! Additionally, the cabin includes 1 lofted bedroom, 1 full bath, and a living area that converts into a sleeping space. Ready to explore? Attractions like the Monjeau Lookout, Alto Lake, and casinos are all within a short drive!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT
- Bedroom (Loft): 1 king bed
- Living Room: 1 full Murphy bed
MAIN FEATURES
- TV w/ DVD player
- Walk-in shower
- Dining area
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal)
- Fire pit (bring your own propane)
KITCHENETTE
- Stovetop, microwave, toaster
- Keurig coffee maker, dishware & flatware
GENERAL
- Linens & towels
- Mini-split A/C, central heating
- Keyless entry
FAQ
- No WiFi
- 4WD required
ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 steps to enter
- Steep ladder to lofted bedroom, single-story home
PARKING
- Steep gravel driveway (30 yards away, 2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Secluded location in Lincoln National Forest
- 5 miles to Alto Lake and Recreation Area
- 13-15 miles to casinos
- 14 miles to Ski Apache
- 15 miles to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include internet access
- This single-story property requires 3 stairs to enter and a steep ladder to access the lofted bedroom
- The water for the property is on a well system and can sometimes have a slight sulfur smell
- The fire pit is available for guest use, but please make sure to check for burn bans in the area prior to starting the fire
- 4-wheel drive is highly recommended in all months and is necessary in the winter to access the property, as the driveway and walkway are steep
Amenities at 14 Mi to Ski Apache: Mountaintop Cabin w/ View
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Parking Available
Kitchenware
Fireplace
Mountain view
Private entrance
Shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Outdoor dining area
Free toiletries
Towels
Linens
Fan
Accessible by stairs only
Hairdryer
Accessible bath/shower
Contactless check-in/out
Carbon monoxide detector
Map of Ruidoso, NM
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2024
The view is very pretty, I got to see wild horses and elk. Definitely need 4 wheel drive to get up there. Very clean and had everything you need. Will definitely make it a get away from life.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Feb 2024
First, the cabin is cool and decorated very nicely. We had 3 guys and had to share the loft bed but it wasn’t ever uncomfortable. Solid location if you’re wanting to go to the ski mountain.
Second, in our description it was stated that there was a hot tub and 1 picture of a hot tub. The hot tub was a heavy factor in why we chose this property vs. just staying at the mountain gods at the military rate. However, upon arrival there was no hot tub. I reached out to ownership and they said they have never had a hot tub or advertised one. It wasn’t until I sent screenshots of the property description with the hot tub portion highlighted that they admitted that they got rid of said hot tub. Owner texted me the following day saying they’d like to try and get a partial refund to me. They did not give any type of refund. I wasn’t really looking for one but there were back to back instances of lack of integrity and that’s what bothers me the most.
Cool cabin we had a great time playing uno. Just wish we would have had transparency.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2023
Hate to say too much good about the cabin, because then I may never be able to reserve it again! Many thanks to the host for a great place at a very reasonable price.
The cabin is nicely appointed, and cleverly laid out. We had two adults and two kids. As with many rentals, there was a nice selection of games to play and an assortment of movies and books. The clean up instructions aren't onerous.
I had never used an induction cook top before, but it worked well after we figured it out (start on the right to turn on, if the pan is the right kind of metal it will then let you press the hand to start the heating then you can up and down the heat). Cast iron skillet was the best.
Cabin is located close enough to Ruidoso while also being secluded in the mountains. Within a short drive we saw horses and elk. The driveway will take a vehicle with at least some clearance to get up. 4WD or AWD is definitely helpful for the driveway but a 2wd pickup could likely climb it without too much trouble if it isn't wet or snowy. The driveway is facing a way that the small amount of snow melted quickly. You could park at the base of the driveway if you needed to but it is a decent climb to get to the cabin from the base.
We arrived the night it snowed an inch and there were crazy high winds, but it stayed plenty warm for us!
The sliding door to the bathroom came off the track once, but was relatively easy to reset so just be patient if that happens to you!
Water has a bit of a smell and slight taste, so bring some bottled water if that bothers you.
The outdoor gas fire pit was a nice touch.
Kids loved sleeping in the loft.
There are trash bins down by the base of the dirt road for when you leave.
Verizon worked intermittently at the Cabin but T-Mobile worked well.
Would stay again for sure
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2022
Great Mountain View's and relaxing time away! Hope to be back soon!
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