Find peace among the towering aspens and Ponderosa pines at this Cloudcroft vacation rental. Tucked into the heart of Lincoln National Forest, this convenient and cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the serenity of a mountain getaway just a short walk away from shopping and dining. Play pickleball on the community courts, take a day trip to White Sands National Park, or, when the snow falls, hit the slopes at Ski Cloudcroft. Welcome the evening by watching local wildlife or relaxing by the fire. -- THE PROPERTY -- Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Walk to Burro Ave | Community Amenities | Local Wildlife Viewing | 1,300 Sq Ft Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Basketball court, pickleball court, tennis court, playground, charcoal grills, picnic tables, walking path INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, board games, dining table OUTDOOR LIVING: Porch, gravel patio, dining area KITCHEN: Cooking basics, spices, dishware/flatware, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, drip & Keurig dual coffee maker w/ coffee, toaster oven GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central heating, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, hangers, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 1 exterior security camera (facing entry), no A/C ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required, single-story home PARKING: Gravel driveway (3 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- PARKS & OUTDOORS: Lincoln National Forest (surrounding area), Trestle Depot Recreation Area (1 mile), Mexican Canyon Railroad Trestle (1 mile), Bluff Springs Recreation Area (15 miles), White Sands National Park (36 miles) TRAILS & SCENIC SITES: Osha Trail Trailhead (0.9 miles), Trestle Vista Observation Site (2 miles), Switchback Trail (3 miles), Tunnel Vista Observation Site (10 miles), Salado Canyon Trailhead (11 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (11 miles) AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Ski Cloudcroft (3 miles), Old Apple Barn (8 miles), Apache Point Observatory (18 miles), The Museum of Space History (19 miles), McGinn's PistachioLand Home of the World's Largest Pistachio (21 miles) AIRPORTS: El Paso International Airport (107 miles), Roswell Air Center (112 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This single-story home requires using an exterior staircase to enter and 1 interior step to access the laundry area - NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera facing out from the front entry. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion