A Great Mountain Pleasure: 'Come and relax to the max' w/ level entry and Pet Friendly!
House in Alto, NM
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
A Great Mountain Pleasure: Your Gateway to Serenity and Adventure
Step into Paradise: Imagine a sanctuary where time slows down, and every expanse of space breathes repose. Welcome to A Great Mountain Pleasure, where tranquility meets unparalleled comfort. Nestled in the breathtaking heights of Lincoln County, this single-level haven invites you to immerse yourself in a world where nature reigns supreme and knit those little moments of joy into a tapestry of memories.
Culinary Delights Await: Picture a morning where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts through your spacious, upgraded kitchen with its magnificent center island – the heart of your culinary adventures. With hardwood floors that whisper stories of warmth and laughter, and soaring vaulted ceilings that echo your every cheer, this space is truly a chef's wonderland. Whether hosting a spirited dinner party or preparing a cozy breakfast for two, every meal becomes an occasion to celebrate.
Your great escape awaits; let the mountains cradle you in comfort while the vibrant beats of the outdoors keep your heart racing. Experience the perfect blend of leisure and adventure at A Great Mountain Pleasure – where relaxation comes not just easily, but exquisitely! Entry into this home has no steps! Be sure to bring your fur babies as this cabin is dog-friendly!
A Great Mountain Pleasure is located a few doors down from GELK and Angulo for larger group accommodations.
Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!
Please Note: As an Alto Country Club property, strict parking rules apply. There can only be 3 cars (1 car per bedroom). There are no exceptions including no RVs, trailers, or ATVs. If violated, excess guests will be asked to leave and the reservation holder may lose their reservation and/or deposit.
Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam):
Bonita Lake 9.1 miles; 19 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 7.2 miles; 16 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 10.1 miles; 21 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 6.6 miles; 13 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 9.8 miles; 20 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 12.7 miles; 30 minute drive
Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 1 mile; 3 minute drive
Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 2 dogs. A pet fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per pet applies. Please let us know if you'll be bringing your furry friend so we can make the necessary arrangements. For their safety and comfort, pets are required to be kenneled when left alone in all of our pet-friendly cabins.
Bedding: 1 King, 2 Queen
Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood-burning fireplaces.
Step into Paradise: Imagine a sanctuary where time slows down, and every expanse of space breathes repose. Welcome to A Great Mountain Pleasure, where tranquility meets unparalleled comfort. Nestled in the breathtaking heights of Lincoln County, this single-level haven invites you to immerse yourself in a world where nature reigns supreme and knit those little moments of joy into a tapestry of memories.
Culinary Delights Await: Picture a morning where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts through your spacious, upgraded kitchen with its magnificent center island – the heart of your culinary adventures. With hardwood floors that whisper stories of warmth and laughter, and soaring vaulted ceilings that echo your every cheer, this space is truly a chef's wonderland. Whether hosting a spirited dinner party or preparing a cozy breakfast for two, every meal becomes an occasion to celebrate.
Your great escape awaits; let the mountains cradle you in comfort while the vibrant beats of the outdoors keep your heart racing. Experience the perfect blend of leisure and adventure at A Great Mountain Pleasure – where relaxation comes not just easily, but exquisitely! Entry into this home has no steps! Be sure to bring your fur babies as this cabin is dog-friendly!
A Great Mountain Pleasure is located a few doors down from GELK and Angulo for larger group accommodations.
Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!
Please Note: As an Alto Country Club property, strict parking rules apply. There can only be 3 cars (1 car per bedroom). There are no exceptions including no RVs, trailers, or ATVs. If violated, excess guests will be asked to leave and the reservation holder may lose their reservation and/or deposit.
Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam):
Bonita Lake 9.1 miles; 19 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 7.2 miles; 16 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 10.1 miles; 21 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 6.6 miles; 13 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 9.8 miles; 20 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 12.7 miles; 30 minute drive
Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 1 mile; 3 minute drive
Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 2 dogs. A pet fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per pet applies. Please let us know if you'll be bringing your furry friend so we can make the necessary arrangements. For their safety and comfort, pets are required to be kenneled when left alone in all of our pet-friendly cabins.
Bedding: 1 King, 2 Queen
Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood-burning fireplaces.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Alto, NM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed this home. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and dining. Great laundry room.
The only issue had was pet stains in all 3 bedrooms. However I did document with the management company and they had carpet cleaning scheduled in the near future.
5.0 / 5.0
We felt comfortable and welcomed. We loved the neighborhood as it was quiet and peaceful. The perfect place for us to meet and celebrate a couple of birthdays.
5.0 / 5.0
The pictures do not online do not accurately show how great this house is! The outside space is really nice and has enough space for everyone. We enjoyed our stay very much!
3.0 / 5.0
The house is cute and has great patios. The amenities in the Kitchen are awesome. The neighborhood is great for taking walks and the neighbors are very nice. The beds are average for comfort. The noise from the busy road, just a few feet from the bedroom window, made it hard to sleep.
The carpet should be replaced, there is mold in the guest toilet, the garage door was damage so we parked in the driveway. The lights for the driveway worked intermittently and its several feet away from the entrance, we had to use flash lights to see, it was very inconvenient to carry our belongings in.With a little TLC this would be agreat place.
5.0 / 5.0
The weather was great. It was nice to be able to sit on the covered porch while it rained. The cabin is on a semi busy road so you had road noise while sitting outside but wasn't bad on the inside. Overall it was a nice place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Was a beautiful place with a nice view.
Such an amazing place. Felt so comfortable here. Can’t wait to go back
5.0 / 5.0
Really enjoyed our stay.
Every thing was great. No problems.
3.0 / 5.0
Overall pretty nice but a few downfalls.
This home was very spacious, and was a quiet location, but had a few down falls, there wasn’t any hand soap in the bathrooms, and the hot tub was dirty, and smelt very bad, also for there being a nation wide pandemic with such a deadly virus, nothing seemed to be disinfected or sanitized. Also found ants in the master!
Also received some bug bites, not sure if they were bed bugs or what but very uncomfortable!
5.0 / 5.0
Great experience and lovely home
This was our first time renting and staying at the property. Home was beautiful and location was perfect to the town.
I love the ambience and the feeling of being home even though it wasn’t ours!
There were a few dust bunnies under beds that we cleaned but other than that it was great and we’ll be returning!
3.0 / 5.0
Cleanliness lacking!!
Overall I would say the property was nice for us, however, cleanliness was lacking!! We found some really long dark hair in the master shower, some mold in the master shower, musty smell when we first entered the house, the couches had popcorn in between the seats, there was very few trash cans, etc
5.0 / 5.0
wonderful
we really like it ,very nice cabin tks
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Home
Great location to skiing and a lovely home. Everything you need on a vaca
3.0 / 5.0
Busy traffic noise
1. Numbered locking mechanism didn't work unless you lifted up the door.
2. Nice deck around the house, but not cleaned, including the chairs and tables.
3. Dishwasher had instructions to use a special cleaner. There was none.
4. Cooktop said to use ceramic cleaner, none was found.
5. Dirty silverware found in drawer.
6. Be careful when renting. The house has a nice layout but the only covered deck is in the front where the traffic never stops and is quite noisy.
5.0 / 5.0
I love it
Great place for a family to stay I love that it’s not far from town great atmosphere and location !,
1.0 / 5.0
Worse cabin experience in my life.
Outside of the cabin was dirty patio furniture usable toilets unusable sewage water leaking out of the septic tanks .
Well and would not recommend this cabin to anyone.
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice home
Enjoyed our stay in this really nice home. It was comfortable for 3 couples. Hot tub was great after skiing. Kitchen was fully equipped for our breakfast cooking and a couple of dinners. Close to the ski resort; 30 minute drive. There is only seating for 5 in the living room, but we brought a comfy chair from one of the bedrooms so it worked out. Great location for restaurants and shopping.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful cabin. Beautiful location.
It was great. Awesome location. Beautiful and very clean.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alto?
The average price for a rental in Alto is £210 per night. This rental is £149 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Great Mountain Pleasure: 'Come and relax to the max' w/ level entry and Pet Friendly!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A Great Mountain Pleasure: 'Come and relax to the max' w/ level entry and Pet Friendly! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at A Great Mountain Pleasure: 'Come and relax to the max' w/ level entry and Pet Friendly!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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