Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin
Cabin in Red River, NM
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this cabin rental
The Michael Martin Murphey (MMM) Cabin is located 3.5 miles from Red River on Bobcat’s Peak. We purchased the home from Mr. Murphey in 2004 and have tried as much as possible to keep the cabin as it was when he spent time in it writing songs, perfecting his music and enjoying its solitude. A number of memorabilia signed by Murph adorns the house. On occasion he and his family rent the cabin back from us to enjoy the seclusion of a quiet get-away in the mountains. Murph says he feels at home at the cabin because we haven't changed it very much. The cabin sits on six acres at an elevation of 10,200 feet and borders the Carson National Forest. The views to the West are of meadows where elk and deer come out of the forest in the summer, sometimes in the winter for a late evening and early morning snack. Summer brings the hummingbirds, chipmunks, ground squirrels, Stellar jays and grey jays (camp robbers) and chickadees, occasionally a wild turkey or a bear. We do have neighbors but most have jobs and are only able to get away a few days now and then, two of our neighbors are full-timers but work commitments seem to keep them away from home quite a bit. We are close by down at the Bobcat Mountain Lodge, if you need something.
The MMM cabin is an authentic log cabin, logs 12-16 inches, two porches, one on either side of the house and a back deck with a small grill and a train grill/smoker made especially for Mr. Murphey. The porches have chairs for relaxing and the deck has chairs and a table for outdoor eating. Mr. Murphey ordered the logs from Tennessee and had the cabin built in 1993. The kitchen counter tops are of galvanized steel, per Mr. Murphey, made to stand fish cleaning, or anything else that needed doing when preparing food! The cabin dining area has deer antler chandelier and a dining table, with what we call twig furniture. Each chair has a sheep skin to ease the derriere a bit when sitting on the twig. The cabin has several twig rockers with sheepskins so that you can sit by the real wood-burning rock fireplace in the living area. We furnish firewood free for your use as extra heat in the winter and in the summer to just knock a bit of the chill off. Summer nights can easily get down into the 40s and 50s! Nothing feels as good as a warm fire, in a log cabin high in the mountains! Please clean the ashes from the fireplace before your departure and put them in the trash can at the back steps. This helps prevent forest fires. Please NO SMOKING in the cabin. If you are a smoker, please smoke outside and carefully dispose of all butts. New Mexico has been a drought for more than three years. A careless butt could burn our beautiful forests and our forests would not recover in our lifetimes. The living area has a flat screen TV. We have a number of paperbacks on our book shelves, games, and a couple of decks of cards for quiet times when you are not out and about. We do not have a phone. We are in process of getting Wi-Fi in the cabin. Wi-Fi is available at the library in Red River usually 3G or better.
The cabin has a washer and dryer for your convenience. The cabin does not have a dishwasher so don’t forget paper plates. We provide towels, linens, supplies, such as, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, and laundry detergent and trash bags. The cabin has a coffee pot, toaster, crock pot, hand mixer, full set of dishes and silverware for six people, pots and pans, microwave. A half bath down stairs, with a sink and commode, the upstairs bathroom has a sink, a door closes to the commode and claw foot tub for bathing and has a shower curtain surround on the claw foot tub when showers are your thing. The two bedrooms are upstairs. One bedroom has a queen-size bed; the second bedroom has a queen size bed, and two twin beds. The cabin will sleep six people comfortably.
Parking is available for your four wheeler and snowmobile trailers with easy turn-around. The cabin property connects to the Carson National Forest. There are a few short logging roads that you can ride/walk on, but careful not to ride/walk on private property. Check with the Forest Service near Questa for required ATV permits. You can also walk into the Carson from the cabin to hunt. Northern New Mexico has a large population of elk. The area around the MMM cabin is Area 53. Trout fishing on the Red River, Fawn Lakes and at the town ponds is great fun and usually successful as the Red River is the most stocked river in the state of New Mexico. Eagle Nest Lake is 12 miles away and stocked with rainbows, perch and salmon. Northern Pike are also being caught in Eagle Nest Lake. The MMM Cabin is across Highway 38 from the Enchanted Cross Country Ski area and 3.5 miles from the Red River downhill ski area, approximately 25 miles from Angel Fire Ski area, 35 miles from Taos Ski area. Our neighbors at Bobcat Wilderness Adventures has snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and horseback riding and Cowboy Evening, an evening of great food and entertainment just across Highway 38. Michael Martin Murphey provides an evening of entertainment as his venue on Bitter Creek (check his website for dates and details). Oh, and don’t forget River Rafting on the Rio Grande in the summer, hook up with a Rafting company in Taos, if you have a need to gamble there is the Taos Pueblo Casino.
Red River has a small grocery store and a number of restaurants. Some of the more popular restaurants require reservations. Red River has a celebration for every holiday and seems to make some holidays up! It is a fun town. At the MMM cabin, you will be close enough to town to get into town for all the “doings” yet far enough away to enjoy some quiet relaxing time too.
Four-wheel drive is an absolute necessity in the winter from mid-October to mid-April. We plow the road and the MMM cabin driveway as needed. We have a 'Boss' snow plow and chains on our truck to clear the road down to the highway. You will still need a 4-wheel vehicle in the winter.
So you want to stay at the MMM cabin……
February 2016 Homeaway/VRBO has started charging the traveler a fee of 4-10% on a sliding scale. This fee does not come to the owners but goes directly to Homeaway for "improvements to" and advertising of Homeaway. I hate this for our guests, but can't do anything about it. My apologies for this additional fee.
You will be charged the nightly rate, plus 8.4375 tax, and $100 cleaning/supplies fee per stay. Most times we have a three (3) night minimum. A Refundable Damage Deposit of $200 will be charged initially and refunded to your credit card if no damage is found when cleaning the cabin. Bag and dispose of your trash at the dumpsters in Red River or Eagle Nest. Also, wash your dishes and put them away. Trash or dirty dishes will result in an a $25 charge to your damage deposit. Occasionally, due to commitments, we have to hire cleaning folks to clean the cabin and they don’t like to wash dishes or take out trash, thus the $25 charge to your damage deposit for either one. We clean the MMM cabin most of the time ourselves and we don’t like to wash dishes or take out trash either! Any damages will also be charged against your $200 damage deposit. It is not our desire to keep any portion of your damage deposit so do your dishes, take your trash and respect the MMM Cabin like you would your own home and you will see your damage deposit refunded to your credit card in 5-7 days after departure. If something doesn’t work properly, tell us and we will take care of it. We love the MMM cabin and believe you will too. Thanks in advance for treating the MMM cabin with the respect you would like for your own home.
The MMM cabin is an authentic log cabin, logs 12-16 inches, two porches, one on either side of the house and a back deck with a small grill and a train grill/smoker made especially for Mr. Murphey. The porches have chairs for relaxing and the deck has chairs and a table for outdoor eating. Mr. Murphey ordered the logs from Tennessee and had the cabin built in 1993. The kitchen counter tops are of galvanized steel, per Mr. Murphey, made to stand fish cleaning, or anything else that needed doing when preparing food! The cabin dining area has deer antler chandelier and a dining table, with what we call twig furniture. Each chair has a sheep skin to ease the derriere a bit when sitting on the twig. The cabin has several twig rockers with sheepskins so that you can sit by the real wood-burning rock fireplace in the living area. We furnish firewood free for your use as extra heat in the winter and in the summer to just knock a bit of the chill off. Summer nights can easily get down into the 40s and 50s! Nothing feels as good as a warm fire, in a log cabin high in the mountains! Please clean the ashes from the fireplace before your departure and put them in the trash can at the back steps. This helps prevent forest fires. Please NO SMOKING in the cabin. If you are a smoker, please smoke outside and carefully dispose of all butts. New Mexico has been a drought for more than three years. A careless butt could burn our beautiful forests and our forests would not recover in our lifetimes. The living area has a flat screen TV. We have a number of paperbacks on our book shelves, games, and a couple of decks of cards for quiet times when you are not out and about. We do not have a phone. We are in process of getting Wi-Fi in the cabin. Wi-Fi is available at the library in Red River usually 3G or better.
The cabin has a washer and dryer for your convenience. The cabin does not have a dishwasher so don’t forget paper plates. We provide towels, linens, supplies, such as, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, and laundry detergent and trash bags. The cabin has a coffee pot, toaster, crock pot, hand mixer, full set of dishes and silverware for six people, pots and pans, microwave. A half bath down stairs, with a sink and commode, the upstairs bathroom has a sink, a door closes to the commode and claw foot tub for bathing and has a shower curtain surround on the claw foot tub when showers are your thing. The two bedrooms are upstairs. One bedroom has a queen-size bed; the second bedroom has a queen size bed, and two twin beds. The cabin will sleep six people comfortably.
Parking is available for your four wheeler and snowmobile trailers with easy turn-around. The cabin property connects to the Carson National Forest. There are a few short logging roads that you can ride/walk on, but careful not to ride/walk on private property. Check with the Forest Service near Questa for required ATV permits. You can also walk into the Carson from the cabin to hunt. Northern New Mexico has a large population of elk. The area around the MMM cabin is Area 53. Trout fishing on the Red River, Fawn Lakes and at the town ponds is great fun and usually successful as the Red River is the most stocked river in the state of New Mexico. Eagle Nest Lake is 12 miles away and stocked with rainbows, perch and salmon. Northern Pike are also being caught in Eagle Nest Lake. The MMM Cabin is across Highway 38 from the Enchanted Cross Country Ski area and 3.5 miles from the Red River downhill ski area, approximately 25 miles from Angel Fire Ski area, 35 miles from Taos Ski area. Our neighbors at Bobcat Wilderness Adventures has snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and horseback riding and Cowboy Evening, an evening of great food and entertainment just across Highway 38. Michael Martin Murphey provides an evening of entertainment as his venue on Bitter Creek (check his website for dates and details). Oh, and don’t forget River Rafting on the Rio Grande in the summer, hook up with a Rafting company in Taos, if you have a need to gamble there is the Taos Pueblo Casino.
Red River has a small grocery store and a number of restaurants. Some of the more popular restaurants require reservations. Red River has a celebration for every holiday and seems to make some holidays up! It is a fun town. At the MMM cabin, you will be close enough to town to get into town for all the “doings” yet far enough away to enjoy some quiet relaxing time too.
Four-wheel drive is an absolute necessity in the winter from mid-October to mid-April. We plow the road and the MMM cabin driveway as needed. We have a 'Boss' snow plow and chains on our truck to clear the road down to the highway. You will still need a 4-wheel vehicle in the winter.
So you want to stay at the MMM cabin……
February 2016 Homeaway/VRBO has started charging the traveler a fee of 4-10% on a sliding scale. This fee does not come to the owners but goes directly to Homeaway for "improvements to" and advertising of Homeaway. I hate this for our guests, but can't do anything about it. My apologies for this additional fee.
You will be charged the nightly rate, plus 8.4375 tax, and $100 cleaning/supplies fee per stay. Most times we have a three (3) night minimum. A Refundable Damage Deposit of $200 will be charged initially and refunded to your credit card if no damage is found when cleaning the cabin. Bag and dispose of your trash at the dumpsters in Red River or Eagle Nest. Also, wash your dishes and put them away. Trash or dirty dishes will result in an a $25 charge to your damage deposit. Occasionally, due to commitments, we have to hire cleaning folks to clean the cabin and they don’t like to wash dishes or take out trash, thus the $25 charge to your damage deposit for either one. We clean the MMM cabin most of the time ourselves and we don’t like to wash dishes or take out trash either! Any damages will also be charged against your $200 damage deposit. It is not our desire to keep any portion of your damage deposit so do your dishes, take your trash and respect the MMM Cabin like you would your own home and you will see your damage deposit refunded to your credit card in 5-7 days after departure. If something doesn’t work properly, tell us and we will take care of it. We love the MMM cabin and believe you will too. Thanks in advance for treating the MMM cabin with the respect you would like for your own home.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Red River, NM
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the cabin's beautiful location, cozy atmosphere, friendly hosts, and abundance of wildlife. They enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the convenience of nearby attractions like Red River.
10.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable well appointed cabin in nice quiet location.
10.0 / 10.0
It was great! Host was wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property. Quaint and well furnished. Only issue was all bedrooms upstairs. Kind of a challenge for a couple of 80 year olds.
10.0 / 10.0
Was peaceful . The wolf was pretty awesome . He ate well everyday lol
10.0 / 10.0
The property was lovely. Quiet and peaceful. Close to town. We enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
This cabin is great! Set up on a mountain top, quiet and peaceful. It is close enough to go to either Red River or Eagle Nest. We enjoyed the view and the quiet. We would love to stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed staying at the MMM cabin. We loved everything about it. The host was very accommodating and friendly. One of our favorite parts of the stay was the neighbor dogs that came to visit each day. We will definitely stay again and would highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Cabin was exactly what we were picturing when booking at the MMM cabin! Hosts were very helpful and we had a great overall experience.
10.0 / 10.0
From the beginning, the experience was wonderful. This cute cabin is nestled close to town, yet far enough away to feel secluded in the mountains. MMM memorabilia adored the walls and made you feel right at home. Finis is a fantastic host. We’ll definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible trip- beautiful cabin and it had everything we needed. Extremely clean! We plan on going again soon! Loved every second of it
10.0 / 10.0
Love this cabin a bit off the beaten path. Beautiful location!
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful, rustic cabin in the woods. The perfect place for a peaceful get away that is an easy, short, drive into town for dinner and shopping.
10.0 / 10.0
Very real log cabin with the MMM photos around to add to the special place it is. Mr and Mrs Long were perfect hosts
10.0 / 10.0
This place was great! Great view and lots of wildlife! Very cozy!
10.0 / 10.0
Great cabin, lovely views, close to everything
10.0 / 10.0
If you’re looking for that rustic mountain cabin getaway this is it. At 11,400’ elevation there is quietness, beauty and abounding nature. If you’re accosted by a playful husky, that’s Crystal and she’ll visit daily if you show her a little attention.
6.0 / 10.0
Cabin could use a deep cleaning
Cabin needs maintenance
Please check chimney screen, hot embers could be seen at night blowing into trees from chimney. Lock code was ridiculously long and difficult, can get locked out if your not careful.
Love the cabin layout and rustic appeal, very quiet location and not far from town.
10.0 / 10.0
This beautiful cabin was a great getaway for my family.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a blast. Loved the property. It sits at 10,000 feet. Loved the cool mornings and sitting on the porch and the smell of the pines and aspen. The stars at night were amazing. We loved Red River.
10.0 / 10.0
The cabin was easy to access and worked perfectly for our group.
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed the stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the property!
Everything was great, wonderful place!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was just like it said.
It was great, we saw the deer at night, very relaxing, we did leave early because the wind was so bad, and because of the wild fires, the Forrest were closed.
10.0 / 10.0
A true cabin adventure
We had a great time in Red River & would love to return sometime in the future. The artwork & Indian artifacts were very interesting. Everything we needed & more was stocked. The kids had a blast in the snow & they fell in love with the husky that came over to play. The washer & dryer made it very convenient. When things began to thaw the driveway was really muddy, but that couldn’t be helped. Can’t wait to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Great spot far enough away from people, close enough to town
Property was as described plenty of room for 6 adults. We were on the slopes most of the stay but had a cozy place to crash after and rest for another day. Would definitely book again.
5.0 / 10.0
The location and cabin were beautiful. Very private setting with excellent mountain scenery. Mr. and Mrs. Long were great to deal with and very helpful.Mr. Long even came and assisted us when we got stuck in the snow. Really appreciate him and the effort the y place on making sure their guest are satisfied. I highly recommend this cabin.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome and Perfect
The location and cabin were beautiful. Very private setting with excellent mountain scenery. Mr. and Mrs. Long were great to deal with and very helpful.
Mr. Long even came and assisted us when we got stuck in the snow. Really appreciate him and the effort the y place on making sure their guest are satisfied. I highly recommend this cabin.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place
Amazing location
10.0 / 10.0
Cute cabin
Very nice, quiet cabin
10.0 / 10.0
Beautifully rustic
Very cute little cabin just outside of red river. Lots of wildlife. The shower had great water pressure.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay with one hiccup
Cabin and surrounding area are beautiful. Kitchen is well equipped for a number of people. However the skillets/cast iron skillets are on the small side. (Not unusual, I normally bring my own). The one hiccup is that there is no internet and the tv/satellite was not working. (For football fans this was EXTREMELY frustrating.). Finnes came by every evening to work on it without success. We kind of feel it all should have been checked before we arrived. But things happen and life goes on. Certainly not a deal breaker for the cabin. Still had plenty of time to read, talk, and relax.
10.0 / 10.0
Adventure With Grandkids
This property was perfect for taking our grandchildren, ages 5-10. They had the best time playing in the woods around the cabin! The cabin itself was perfect for us, and the bedrooms were set up very well.
8.0 / 10.0
Neat cabin
Not quite the 6 acres of open meadow advertised, as it is now 6 acres with a house and another being built.
5.0 / 10.0
The MMM cabin was a complete joy. Driving up to the cabin and seeing the meadow of wildflowers in the front and beautiful trees in the back, was absolutely amazing. Faye was wonderful with her quick responses to any questions we had. This was a fantastic place to unwind and relax in beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful location
The MMM cabin was a complete joy. Driving up to the cabin and seeing the meadow of wildflowers in the front and beautiful trees in the back, was absolutely amazing.
Faye was wonderful with her quick responses to any questions we had.
This was a fantastic place to unwind and relax in beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend!
8.0 / 10.0
Quite cabin
Nice and peaceful
10.0 / 10.0
Red River Trip
The trip was wonderful! Our cabin was so rustic ! We loved it! We even stayed another day!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at the MMM cabin
We enjoyed our stay at the MMM cabin. The location was spectacular. It was the perfect environment to reconnect with our family. It was only a short drive into Red River from the cabin.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice Escape
The Family enjoyed our stay
10.0 / 10.0
Great Cabin
The cabin and surrounding property was just amazing. Exactly what we were looking for. We took our 2 young granddaughters to Red River for their spring break and chose this cabin. Great choice. Everyone had a great time and the cabin was so warm and cozy. Thank you.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Red River?
The average price for a rental in Red River is $325 per night. This rental is $147 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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