Abundant wildlife, peaceful mountain, river views, and forest access.
5.0
Outstanding(193 Reviews)Cabin in Ruidoso, NM
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
This picturesque cabin is surrounded by tranquil sights. Nestled between the Lincoln National Forest and the Ruidoso River, the property boasts frequent sightings of deer, turkey, elk, and the beloved Ruidoso wild horses. The hot tub, oversized deck, and screened porch are perfect vantage points to observe nature at its best. Access to town with the varied activities Ruidoso has to offer is a short ride or pleasant walk away. The location could not be better.
Walk out the back door into the Lincoln National Forest. Out front, soothing sounds from the river give a special kind of peace. The secluded deck feels like lounging in a tree house, and the Weber gas grill and upscale patio furniture accommodates the best in outdoor dining. The hot tub provides private relaxation with peaceful views of the brilliant stars at night. It is the perfect way to soothe weary muscles after a day of hiking.
This romantic retreat is designed to pamper you with quality linens, bathrobes, comfortable furnishings, and cozy throws. An abundance of windows allows plenty of natural light and cool mountain air. No short-cuts were taken here. The kitchen has everything you can imagine including a full array of dishes, drinkware and cookware, and a generously stocked pantry. Choose to dine either inside or outside on the screened porch or deck, each with amazing views and the sounds of nature. Morning coffee on the screened porch while listening to the hummingbirds nearby is an experience to savor.
Whether you are enjoying the cabin by yourself or with your loved ones, this retreat will be deeply refreshing. The spacious bedroom has one queen bed, and there is a foldaway cot to accommodate a child. The well-lit bathroom has hair styling accessories, heated floor, and a full-sized tub with shower. The entire cabin exudes the charm of aged pine and tastefully appointed updates. Parking is provided under the deck with stairs leading to the back door.
For your safety and convenience, the property has contactless check-in and keyless entry. Pets are welcome with a prepaid fee. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
Come and enjoy! You won’t want to leave.
Walk out the back door into the Lincoln National Forest. Out front, soothing sounds from the river give a special kind of peace. The secluded deck feels like lounging in a tree house, and the Weber gas grill and upscale patio furniture accommodates the best in outdoor dining. The hot tub provides private relaxation with peaceful views of the brilliant stars at night. It is the perfect way to soothe weary muscles after a day of hiking.
This romantic retreat is designed to pamper you with quality linens, bathrobes, comfortable furnishings, and cozy throws. An abundance of windows allows plenty of natural light and cool mountain air. No short-cuts were taken here. The kitchen has everything you can imagine including a full array of dishes, drinkware and cookware, and a generously stocked pantry. Choose to dine either inside or outside on the screened porch or deck, each with amazing views and the sounds of nature. Morning coffee on the screened porch while listening to the hummingbirds nearby is an experience to savor.
Whether you are enjoying the cabin by yourself or with your loved ones, this retreat will be deeply refreshing. The spacious bedroom has one queen bed, and there is a foldaway cot to accommodate a child. The well-lit bathroom has hair styling accessories, heated floor, and a full-sized tub with shower. The entire cabin exudes the charm of aged pine and tastefully appointed updates. Parking is provided under the deck with stairs leading to the back door.
For your safety and convenience, the property has contactless check-in and keyless entry. Pets are welcome with a prepaid fee. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
Come and enjoy! You won’t want to leave.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Ruidoso, NM
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(193 Reviews)5.0
The hostess is fabulous, and thinks of everything you might need. She is also very responsive and polite. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The front and back porches offered a beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable start and end to the day. Being in the Upper Canyon the temperature is mild during the day, and cool during the evenings. Will definitely revisit in the future.
5.0
It is entirely possible that our expectations for this property were unreasonably high, so how did it manage to exceed them? The location is phenomenal- a canyon cabin at the base of a wilderness area, surrounded by properties that have been in the same families for generations. There is a real sense of community if you choose to engage with others, but equally a sense of privacy & solitude when that is what you prefer.
The LOVE that the Crawfords have for this cabin is so evident & the work they have done to restore and maintain it is impressive.
The entire back of the property opens to a wilderness area full of deer, turkey, elk & wild horses. If you are a bird nerd (like me) I can happily say I saw several that were first time views here AND even got to hear a short bit of Western Whippoorwill song. It was magical.
We didn’t spend a ton of time inside because outside you have an elevated deck with a terrific view of the surrounds, a hot tub (which we didn’t get to use THIS time) & a screened in porch that connects to the bedroom. But the inside is very comfortable and VERY cozy with big beautiful windows all the way around, a lovely bed and a nicely updated kitchen.
Apparently I only have 1500 characters to wrap this up SO- Cindi is an incredibly gracious host, the property is as close to perfect as I believe possible and you should stop reading this & book it for yourself. It is hands down one of our favorite places we’ve ever stayed & we can’t wait to come back! ❤️
5.0
This quiet, secluded interlude was perfect for us. Cozy with everything we needed. And on our last day God even sent us a small herd of deer out the kitchen window, Big Daddy, just as our host said! Thank you for this beautiful memory.
5.0
It was a great place to stay, but you cannot just walk across to the river. There are homes all around; so it's private property. You have to drive out to the trails. I contacted the owner about hiking from their back yard, but never heard from them. Place was cute. Bathroom was tiny, tub had dead bugs in it. And the shelves, fixtures were dusty which set off my allergies. The hot tub was a plus.
5.0
Cathi is lovely and the property is amazing!!! Fantastic check in and check out process, she was always just a text away if we needed anything, and she even left us a sweet gift for our wedding! 10/10 will return.
5.0
Great accusations.
5.0
My husband and I stayed here at this beautiful cabin. It was perfect. The view, location.
5.0
Perfect weekend getaway. Very beautiful and well kept property. 5 stars
5.0
Cathi was always so helpful and wonderful throughout our entire trip and I will be a lifelong renter from them. Wonderful stay and highly recommend!
5.0
Perfect cabin for a couple. Pretty much everything you need. Bed was very comfortable, but small. In a nice, quiet location in Upper Canyon.
I give it 4-1/2 stars because the bed is small.
5.0
The cabin and location were perfect for our vacation. We enjoyed the pecefull location, hot tub and spacious deck. We can't wait to come back.
5.0
We had a wonder weekend! The cabin was perfect. The property was just as advertised and the hot tub was a perfect place to enjoy the cool mountain air. Cathi was great to deal with. Highly recommended!!!
5.0
Simply an amazing home!
5.0
Cathi was amazing. My husband I had a great weekend celebrating our birthdays and Cathi was the most accommodating host we have ever had. We use vrbo often and this was the best experience we’ve ever had. The house was perfect. The cleanliness, the location, the amenities, everything was perfect! I could never say enough about our experience! Thank you so much, Cathi, for everything. You’re the best.
5.0
We brought our dogs for a quick mountain getaway. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The property was beautiful and just as described - the deck and sunroom were wonderful, and we saw lots of deer in the neighborhood. We were able to take the dogs for evening hikes right out the back door in NF land. The house was easy to find and get into, and just a few minute drive to the restaurants and breweries in town. Definitely will be staying again!
5.0
Peaceful & Tranquil
5.0
My spouse and I had the pleasure of staying at this property in August of 2023. Every aspect of our stay was stellar. The location is the best in Ruidoso in my opinion. All properties in the area are nice and well kept. This one backs up to the mountain forest, and we saw a variety of wildlife from the private deck. The place was incredibly clean, and simply has everything you need in all aspects. The owner was SO nice and an absolute pleasure to chat with leading up to our stay. For the quality and location of this place, I consider it to be an oustanding value. Having stayed at dozens and dozens of VRBOs since 2007, this property gets my #1 favorite pick. I look forward to returning to this property down the road. A+++++!
5.0
Just about everything a couple could ask for. We were there mid-August. Daytime temperatures in the upper 70’s to low 80’s. Temperatures at our home in West Texas were above 100. 111 one day. Never used a/c. Went out to eat at some great restaurants. Also grilled at the cabin. I can’t really think of anything I would do to improve our experience. Almost forgot to mention the great screened in porch. We’ll be back. This was our second time there.
5.0
Was great saw lots of wild life.
5.0
Awesome cabin and even better host. This is definitely a do over for us. If it was my personal cabin I would add an outdoor ceiling fan on the screened in porch but it’s not alway 90 degrees in Ruidoso like it was on this stay. Such a great place. The out back space is great for dogs also.
5.0
The Deck/patio area was absolutely beautiful. Most of our time was spent outside on the deck watching the deer. The inside of the home was cozy and perfect for the two of us.
We found the cabin to be very well stocked,
5.0
Best Vrbo I have stayed in while in Ruidoso. Cathi is one in a million....as is her cabin!
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Cathi’s beautiful cabin! We enjoyed sitting on the back deck, walking the quiet neighborhood, and the cozy fireplace when the temperatures dipped. The cabin had everything you would need and was charmingly decorated. We will definitely stay here again!! Cathi was also so nice to adjust our stay after we had car trouble on our way, this was such a kind thing to do and it really went above and beyond! Thank you for the wonderful trip!
5.0
This was our second stay at this property. It was as lovely as our first stay. We were in contact with Cathi who answered our emails and questions almost as soon as we hit the send button.
Everything was as listed and the area was beautiful.
Highly suggest staying at this property if you are ever in Ruidoso.
5.0
Take your book and groceries and never leave for a peaceful stay in this gorgeous cabin. The setting is beautiful and refreshing while the bustle of Ruidoso is nearby if you choose. We did both but spent most of our time cooking on the grill and relaxing. Our Yorkies loved the new adventure. We would definitely recommend this cabin and choose it again!
5.0
We loved our stay at this charming cabin. Went to Ruidoso to celebrate our anniversary weekend, and had such a nice time! Loved evenings in the hot tub, mornings drinking coffee in the screened porch, and watching the games with the nice fire in the fireplace. The cabin was just right for the two of us and everything in it was so charming! Had everything we needed! Played gold on the beautiful course at Inn of the Mountain Gods and went to eat at a number of nice places in town.
Would love to come back!
5.0
This cabin is everything it’s advertised to be plus more! It’s in a great location… forest behind..river below. We had about 20 deer come down from the forest into the yard on our first morning there. The cabin is decorated beautifully and is super clean! We will definitely be back!
5.0
The cabin is a home away from home which envelops you in charm. It is evident that the hosts have poured their love into every aspect to help make their guests feel welcome. They are attentive and for our stay worried about a late season weather event that brought snow (which we desert rats aren’t used to)…checked on us and conveyed their concern even to extending our stay if we were snowed in, for safety not financial gain…unheard of these days and although we didn’t have to take the offer, knowing we were being looked out for was much appreciated. The flow of the cabin is perfect and allows for coziness and comfort; you have indoor outdoor living at your fingertips and can sit by a roaring fire or enjoy a cup of coffee on the expansive deck or read a book in the 3 season room. You are minutes from town but still secluded with forest at your back door bringing you up close and personal with nature…which is the biggest reason to visit the area. Our stay at this magical mountain get away will provide lasting memories and the next time we head to the mountains to rejuvenate our souls, this is where we will stay! Thank you for having us in your home away from home!!!
5.0
This cabin is top notch! Well equipped and super quaint!
The location on a private street makes it super quiet and private.
There were deer, wild turkeys and beautiful blue jays to watch!
It snowed one day and there was a snow plow that came through the next morning so we were able to get into town!
Great trip!
This cabin and location will not disappoint if you are looking for a quiet getaway.
5.0
This is our 2nd time staying here and Cathi has been the best hostess you could ask for! We have dubbed this “our” place now and will continue to be our go to! We look forward to many returnes! ❤️
5.0
This is our third visit to this cabin. We absolutely LOVE it and it suits our needs perfectly (two adults, two doggos).
The location is perfect. Close enough to town - just about a 5 minute drive - yet you'll feel total privacy. You're not on top of neighbors here. Multiple windows allow you to view the beautiful scenery... trees and wildlife (we saw deer, woodpeckers, and Steller's jays) aplenty.
The cabin itself is perfectly stocked with everything you need and very clean. Did I mention it is super cozy? :) The hot tub and fireplace were our two favorite things during this winter visit. There is also a screened porch which is lovely for morning coffee or evening wine.
Cathi is SO kind and communicative from the get-go and all throughout your stay. She even kept in contact with us about winter weather. If you have any questions or concerns, she is just a text or phone call away.
I cannot recommend this cabin enough!! We are already looking forward to our next visit.
5.0
Nice,clean, and cozy little cabin in a quiet neighborhood. Big outside porch as well as a covered porch. Gas fireplace and Hot tub were nice. Would rent again.
5.0
This place is adorable! Communication with the owner was perfect before we got to the cabin. Didn’t have any issues whatsoever so the need to communicate during the stay wasn’t necessary! She was so helpful in suggesting things to do as well! It was perfect for our little family and pups! If I HAD to say one thing, it would just be that there’s no bedroom door LOL! That was different for us, but we made it work!
5.0
You want a beautiful place for 2 and your furry family member? This is your place! You’re in the center of it all but feel like you’re all alone. Cathi is the best host you’ll ever have and the cabin is stocked with all the things you normally have to buy. Until we buy a place in the area, this is our place!
5.0
The cabin feels secluded with the forest behind it and a hill beside it. It has everything you need and then more. The screened porch is perfect to watch the sun come up over the mountain through the trees. We were blessed to have snow during our trip and there's nothing better than sipping hot chocolate, watching the fire and looking out ALL the windows at the snow. Such a beautiful property that is dog friendly, a rare find for sure.
5.0
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Cathi's cabin. Main room has a wonderful fireplace that warmed the room, both with temperature and emotion. Truly a delightful experience. We will return to Ruidoso and will definitely book the cabin again.
5.0
What an absolute gem! We absolutely loved where this home was nestled away with the most breathtaking views. The home was stocked with any little things we forgot cooking wise. Cathi truly is the best “host”. Ruidoso was equally amazing and we can’t wait to return. Couldn’t recommend staying here more!!
5.0
This little piece of paradise is amazing! My husband and myself booked for a quick get away from the routine of work and my medical visits during chemo! We just needed a break and let me tell you this is the place to go to relax and unwind and just recharge! Cathi was so easy to contact and she made sure everything was just perfect for us! There are so many added amenities to this little cabin! There are to many to name! However I can personally guarantee you will not be without here!! Books, games, magazines, crayons, puzzles, hot tub!
We are already planning our next trip back!!
Thank you so much Cathi for sharing your little piece of paradise with us!!
5.0
Very nice getaway trip. Would stay here again.
5.0
This cabin is ideal. Well appointed, comfortable, peaceful area. Wildlife abounds. Cathi is a great communicator. We had a wonderful time.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Ruidoso?
The average price for a rental in Ruidoso is $243 per night. This rental is $103 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Abundant wildlife, peaceful mountain, river views, and forest access.. 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 Abundant wildlife, peaceful mountain, river views, and forest access. pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Abundant wildlife, peaceful mountain, river views, and forest access.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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