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Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!'

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Parking area and entrance
Nell's features a nice circle drive for an easy in and out access
Large covered front patio
Open living, dining and kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Alto, NM
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!'

Nell's Getaway: Your Perfect Cabin in the Woods

Escape to Nell's Getaway, a picturesque cabin nestled in the woods, where serenity meets modern comfort! This immaculate log cabin boasts a charming pine interior, providing the perfect backdrop for your vacation. With a pristine rating of 10, you'll experience a stay like no other.

Relax on the spacious covered and uncovered decks, where you might be visited by playful squirrels, graceful deer, majestic elk, or even wild horses. This delightful cabin spans approximately 1,200 sq. ft., offering ample space for you to unwind and connect with nature.

Equipped with central heat and air conditioning, wireless internet, and a water softener, Nell's Getaway ensures that your stay is as comfortable as it is refreshing. An additional RO system provides purified drinking water, so you can sip worry-free.

Don't miss your chance for an elite getaway in this stunning cabin—reserve your stay at Nell's Getaway today and prepare for an unforgettable retreat!

Nell's Getaway is located next door to Deer Meadows 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!

Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam):
Bonito Lake 7.3 miles; 19 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 9.4 miles; 19 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 12.4 miles; 23 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 8.8 miles; 16 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 12 miles; 23 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 14.9 miles;33 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 3.4 miles; 6 minute drive

Bedding: 1 King, 1 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.

Property manager

Hummingbird Cabins
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Alto

Located in Alto, this cabin is in the mountains. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ruidoso Winter Park and Ruidoso Winter Park. Pillow's Funtrackers and Free Spirits at Noisy Water are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Alto, NM

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 17 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farley's Food Fun & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alto Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!' located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ruidoso Winter Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Eagle Creek Sports Complex. Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and The Links at Sierra Blanca are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel G.

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

Vacations

Had a wonderful time, very peacefully and pretty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Great Property

Wonderful location, view, property and the wildlife. Would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Wonderful

Very nice home. The kitchen was well stocked. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY T.

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

Baseball tournament

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie M.

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

View

The stay was great! Kitchen was packed with everything you might need. First time I've never needed my kitchen bag I take for traveling. We didnt see any wildlife. Wondering if it’s bc of all the dogs that are penned up. They didnt bark much though. We will diffidently be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhiannon j.

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

Amazing Stay

We stayed for our Christmas vacation. The house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to be able to cook at home. It was very clean and cozy. We enjoyed feeding the deer off the back patio. It was a great location for everything we were planning to do while we were there, definitely recommend this place to friends and family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan G.

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

Great location

Great location and very simple process, also extremely clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sean d.

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

Great cabin

The cabin was well appointed with everything you could possibly need. The cabin was super clean. I will definitely book again when I return to the Alto area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P., GAINESVILLE

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

Great views

This was our second stay at this house. We enjoy seeing the wildlife and feeding the deer and wild horses. The back patio has the most spectacular view and is our favorite hanging out place. The management has always been very responsive to any questions we have.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Cozy Cabin

Exactly what we wanted! A quiet place with a beautiful view and a family of deer that were quite sure we were trespassing!! Having a fire on a snowy night was a bonus followed by the most beautiful sunrise …ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Y., Fairfield, Tx

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

Summer Heat Getaway

This was our third visit to this property. Hummingbird Cabins and the owners are outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tana H.

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

So relaxing and beautiful view!

Once we got in all was wonderful. Code was not correct but got it fixed with one call promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Best weekend getaway!

Had a wonderful time relaxing in the mountains at this gem!!! This lovely home had it all, nothing they didn't think about. The views are beautiful and had plenty of deer to feed....so bring some food and they'll come a running. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

manuel R.

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

R&R!!!

We enjoyed our stay 100% Everything, the cabin, the interior, the location was everything and 10X more than we expected. We will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo T.

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

Amazing

It was amazing the weekend past by really fast and overall will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S., Oklahoma City

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

Wonderful getaway!

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cabin was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The location was perfect! We thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife and the scenic views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

rigo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hunting Cabin

A great place to hunt nearby public lands
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Beautiful view

If you are looking for a quiet property with beautiful views of the Ruidoso area, this is a great choice. Enjoy your morning coffee on a large deck as you feed the deer who stop by for a visit. (They love carrots!) The inside of the property is nicely decorated and may be the best stocked of any property we have ever rented. They literally had stocked everything you might need. Beds were very comfortable. If rain keeps you inside during your visit, be sure and try the scavenger hunts in the property notebook. The notebook also has helpful restaurant suggestions for the area, but be advised that staffing shortages mean many area restaurants are keeping irregular hours, so call ahead. Our one issue was with the water pressure, which ranged from low to zero-literally. We were told the local water supply is critically short and they are having to bring in water from other areas. One night the pressure dropped to zero in the middle of my shower! We only had two adults, so we managed to deal with it, but if it were rented to capacity (6 people), this could be a real issue. Otherwise, you will really enjoy this quiet retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick G.

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

Better in person

Cabin really nice with tons of decor. Very clean. Water pressure was really low at times. Maybe community well issue. Email had wrong password for wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful property!

We had a great family getaway at Nell’s. The place was refreshing, cool, clean, and quiet. It was just what we needed to finish up our summer and get ready for the hustle and bustle of the school year to start. Nell’s Getaway exceeded our expectations in every way. We were so comfortable here and we enjoyed the back deck very much. Most of our time was spent out there watching the deer come up to the porch. We will definitely be back time and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Linda R.

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

Loved the cabin. Deck was fabulous. Hummingbird agreement had to be sent three times before confirme

Check in was different. Was told to arrive before 4:00 since office closed. We arrived at cabin at 3:30 only to be told our code wouldn’t work until 4:00. Cabin was perfect and we enjoyed the deck very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Z.

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

Spring break getaway

Nell's Cabin was tge perfect cabin for us. It was clean and very cozy. Deer came by and we were able to feed them apples! The only thing I'd would say is, please change the shower heads in both bathrooms they are rusted and it doesn't let water flow through them. Other than this....the cabin is perfect! Enjoy 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Lubbock Texas

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

Great House

Everything was perfect! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed spending quality at the cabin. We cooked breakfast and dinner ever day and enjoyed a warm fire. We read all the reviews on wild life and bought plenty of carrots and apples. We had deer come by every day to visit us. A big buck came on our last morning before check out was the icing in the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Very Peaceful

Very nice peaceful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Hummingbird Cabins

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Hummingbird Cabins offers quality vacation rental cabins, homes, and property management services in Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Ruidoso is a beautiful mountain village in Southeastern New Mexico. Although the activities may seem endless year around, our visitors report their favorite activity to be relaxing while enjoying our cool pines and beautiful mountain views. Ruidoso is famous the world over for being the home of the richest quarter horse race; The All American Futurity. Live racing occurs each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Wintertime activities includes Ski Apache which is the Southernmost ski resort providing the warmest weather skiing and snowboarding to be found. Hummingbird Cabins is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of personal care and service. We are at your service and welcome you to our mountain paradise.

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 as well as our inhouse policies and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outline 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).

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests