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Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun

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Peaceful backyard with lovely covered porch.
Historic marker leading into the property from US hwy 380.
Walnut Grove Sign
Front of historic home
Family and friends are welcomed with large front patios which can seat 22.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lincoln, NM
  • Lincoln State Monument
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pillow's Funtrackers
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun

Escape from crowded city life to this beautiful, secluded country estate, a historic ranch home on fifty acres near Lincoln, New Mexico. Immerse yourself and your family in healthy outdoor activities during your stay. Home comfortably sleeps 14 and includes 4100 square feet of living space. The property has a large beautiful backyard for relaxation or play. Wildlife on the property consists of wild turkeys, barbary sheep, deer, and peacocks. Visit museums in nearby Lincoln. Capitan, NM, home of the famous Smokey Bear, is within 20 miles. Ruidoso and Ski Apache are within 40 miles of home.
Not wheelchair accessible


Policies:
-No Smoking allowed inside house
-Pets allowed for additional fee with signed agreement; Pets must be 30 pounds or less.
-Must be at least 25 years old to book reservations

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Priced Separately; Contact owner for more info
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$100 fee; Pets 30 pounds or less; Signed agreement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside or on Enclosed Porches

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Priced Separately; Contact owner for more info
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

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Lincoln, NM

What's nearby

  • Lincoln State Monument - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Billy The Kid Casino - 27 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 40 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 43 min drive - 51.8 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 45 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellis Store Country Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Little Sure Shot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bonito Valley Brewing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Lincoln State Monument and within 12 miles (20 km) of Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery and Hurd-LaRinconada Gallery. Fort Stanton and Camp Sierra Blanca Library are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mateo r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience.

We loved the property and everything was wy beyond our expectations. Definitely will come back again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rich Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay, we seen elk, peacock, turkey and other wild life. The property location was great and not a far drive from Ruidoso . Our adult children are ready to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Vacation

We had a very nice Christmas Vacation with the whole family. There was plenty of room for the 11 of of us. We enjoyed the games available, the beautiful decorations (thank you Becca) and the wildlife. Along with the resident peacocks we were visited by wild boar, turkey, and a pair of mountain goats. We would definitely go back. Things are a little dated but that is part of the charm. My grandchildren thought the place had to be haunted because, “if it’s old, it’s probably haunted, Pappaw.” Great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Wildlife

Fantastic home for family holidays, we spend Easter here and the property is unique and beautiful with so much wildlife and history. We will be staying here again, plenty of space for a big family get together. Highly recommend if you are a history buff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

The property was the perfect location for our family’s getaway from the crowds. The space the property provided allowed our entire party to relax and enjoy each other's company the entire time. Becca was communicative and accommodating to say the least. We will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Beautiful house beautiful location perfect overall highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T., El Paso, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly unique stay, either for a family / friends hangout or for visiting Lincoln / Capitan / Ruidoso

My family and I loved staying at the house. The area is beautiful and secluded. It has a large number of beds and a seats and a very functional kitchen. I feel like there's two types of house rentals: the ones that are clearly just a minimally stocked place that hasn't had humans living there at length for years, and then rentals that feel lived in and loved, and has tons of small things. This house is very much in the latter better group. The house itself is covered in beautiful history and is very comfortable. I can't wait to plan a weekend around this with family and friends to all be together in one place, either just to hang out or to celebrate something or someone important.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nola F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Slice of Heaven

Walnut Grove Ranch is so relaxing, peaceful and quiet. It's also a great place to step back into history. The yard surrounding the house is great for young imaginations. Lots of adventures to be had. The patios are great for outdoor dining and watching the wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very welcoming and provided space and something to do for everyone

Fun, easy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty G., ENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Christmas Visit to Grandmas!

It felt just like we were spending Christmas at Grandma’s house and we loved it! So much history and charm! I never thought I would say, “son go feed the peacocks they are looking in the window!” Lol Owners were so kind and responsive! Don’t miss this amazing gem!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Getaway

Loved the rustic! Warm & cozy throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Excellent stay- beautiful property- can't wait to go back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G., Weatherford, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Country Escape

Super relaxing country property. Plenty of things to do. Very peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monti P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We all enjoyed our visit to Walnut Grove Ranch. Loved the house, the wildlife, the history. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you Becca!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Enjoyed the history of the property and surrounding area, place was quiet, clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend if you are looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was exactly what my family needed. We were able to reconnect and enjoy being together while sti

We enjoyed short hikes around the area and relaxing under the trees just hatting. There were corn hole competitions and all night. Board games. We fed the peacocks and enjoyed watching their colorful displays naps and spots to. Snooze or read a good book we're well utilized.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Outside makes it worth it

The outside space of this property is unbeatable. We spent the entire weekend under the covered pavilion and it was glorious. The house served our purposes, though we had some issues with cleanliness. A couple of the beds had dirty sheets and the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes, and it had not been dusted in awhile. The house has a ton of character and interesting history. It was a fun quirky place overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a show!

The wild turkey's and peacock's put on a wonderful display! That alone was worth the stay. Well appointed and tastefully decorated. We could feel the history of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The scenery and wildlife were amazing

We had a great stay at the property. The property manager was so friendly and nice. We would book again. The scenery and wildlife were beautiful. The history of the home, and items in the home, was like staying in a museum. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Rubio's

Our stay at Walnut Grove Ranch was so peaceful and relaxing. The scenery and the house are just so beautiful I cannot express in words. I have five teenagers and they all had a blast exploring the property and learning all the history about the house and just Lincoln in general. Becca is the best host ever and was very responsive to any and all questions we had. We will definitely be planning another stay for much longer next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Abigail C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation!

There were 14 of us that consisted of three families. 6 adults and 8 kids (ages from 1-13). The home is very large and set-up in a way that we never felt crowded! It was extremely accommodating and the price is fantastic. Becca, the owner of the property, is so sweet and eager to assist with any and allllllll our questions (We had a lot) 😬. We hiked up the mountain on the property, fed the wild peacock’s and turkeys, enjoyed watching the Ram’s with their new baby’s, and the hogs at night were neat! We are from South East Texas, and it was definitely worth the 12 hour drive. Ski Apache is just a short drive and the kids LOVED that experience. You will not be disappointed with Walnut Grove!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank S., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third year the best!

We feel at home at the Walnut Grove Ranch. Many upgrades this year. We love these mountains because quite a few of our ancestors lived and are buried in this area. The property manager/owner treats us like kinfolk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Brady’s

Walnut Grove Ranch is such a beautiful place. My great-great grandfather was Sheriff William Brady who was gunned down by Billy the Kid during the Lincoln County War. It was so magical to be given the opportunity to stay in his home and bring the Brady family together to share in this opportunity. Becca and her family are such great hosts. We truly thank them for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Violeta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The property was gorgeous. Anything you might need they have! Such incredible place to stay, thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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