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Mule Deer Lodge with Hot Tub

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Welcome to Mule Deer Lodge
view of back deck, w/ hot tub
12 steps up the front entry
spacious living room w/ wood burning fireplace
another view of the living room w/ flat screen T.V.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mule Deer Lodge with Hot Tub

Mule Deer Lodge: Your Family Retreat Awaits!

Welcome to Mule Deer Lodge, where the charm of the mountains meets the warmth of home! This inviting 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath cabin is perfect for making lasting memories with family and friends. Experience the daily visits from deer just outside your window, bringing a touch of nature to your stay.

Step inside and feel the homey atmosphere envelop you. The spacious main living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a large flat-screen TV, making it the ideal spot to unwind after a day of adventure. The fully equipped kitchen provides all the essentials for whipping up delicious home-cooked meals, perfect for family gatherings.

Venture downstairs to discover another roomy living area, complete with its own fireplace, where you can enjoy card games or simply relax with loved ones. Step outside to the wraparound deck, where a private hot tub awaits for year-round soaks under the stars. Fire up the propane grill for a BBQ and savor meals outdoors with ample seating for everyone.

Whether you're playing games, soaking in the hot tub, or enjoying the great outdoors, Mule Deer Lodge is your perfect home base for a memorable getaway. Come create your own adventure at this charming cabin!

Mule Deer Lodge is located on the same street as At Wit's End and Moon Mountain Lodge 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 16.2 miles; 33 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 4.6 miles; 13 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 6.9 miles; 15 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 2.9 miles; 8 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 5.8 miles; 14 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 15.8 miles; 35 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 4.3 miles; 9 minute drive

Bedding: 1 King, 3 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

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Wingfield Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mule Deer Lodge with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mule Deer Lodge with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mule Deer Lodge with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mule Deer Lodge with Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Ruidoso cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center. Cree Medows Public Golf Course is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

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

Beautifully cozy!

This place was a dream.. our family enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie S.

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

Great Location

Plenty of room, nice patio
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jami F.

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

Nice place

This home worked out great for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

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

Quick summer getaway

Nice spacious property. Quiet neighborhood close to downtown. A wonderful end of summer trip, we would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

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

Family getaway

Very nice relaxing weekend getaway. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond E.

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

Great Cabin

This Cabin was awesome! Very spacious. The property owner was available to talk throughout my stay and addressed all my concerns. Hummingbird cabins has always been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert F.

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

Spring break

All was good. Everything was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Annual Get-Away

The Mule Deer Lodge was great for our group of 4 old friends going on our 29th straight summer get-away. Four bedrooms plus a big, completed basement. Four bathrooms, with one in the basement. Nice kitchen. Excellent deck, tables and hot tub. Loved it and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Perfect property

This cabin truly exceeded our expectations. It was so spacious and comfortable. The master bedroom was enormous. The 4 bathrooms made life so much easier, especially with 3 teens and 4 adults. The deck was amazing and we had deer coming up to the back deck all weekend. It was a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Birthday trip

All my kids and a son in law all have birthdays in the same week. We planned this adult only trip to celebrate all them. I had a medical emergency that could not be taken care of 8n your beautiful village and we had to leave early. But, we’d certainly consider returning at sometime, everything was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lucero H.

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

Family trip

Overall I was dissatisfied with the non cleanliness of the place. The linen smelt like it had never been washed and the pillows were even worse. Same with the towels and bathrooms. The stay was ok for what it was worth.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo B.

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

Excellent cabin

An Amazing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Derek N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice but very dated

The property was very dated and definitely needs new carpet, paint, and fixtures
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

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

We had a great time!

Overall experience was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johan W.

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

Very good

We had a lot of fun it was great and we hope to see you again soon

10/10 Excellent

Susana N.

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

Great relaxing vacation

Just wished all the doors and windows had mesh screens so we could have let the fresh air in without the mosquitoes, spiders, etc... the house got a bit hot, but the extra ventilation would have help that also. Also, the jacuzzi water was not fresh, we were unable to use. Everything else was great! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Karin V.

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

No a/c

This was a nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Benjamin H.

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

Great cabin/location with unique wildlife experiences

Really enjoyed our stay and the home is a treasure. Recommend fixing the minor blemishes of the home from hot tub cover, shower doors, patio door, to patches on walls. Detail the outside of home. We are really clean tenants and take care of properties. Definitively a place we recommend to others and a place we will stay again.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El lugar esraba completamente de alfombra ...hasta en los baños.. en los baños tenia olor a orines ..y las colchas olian a sudor .. en la cocina no estaba muy bien equipada con lo necesario para cocinar y los gabinetes estaban quebrados ....creo que es muy alto el precio para tan pobre lugar ..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krystle G., Midland, Tx

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

Holiday retreat

My family (9 total) stayed at this cabin from December 24-29th. The place was perfect for our big family. The hot tub was perfect for relaxing and watching all the deer. Location was nice and quiet and only a few minutes from downtown shopping and from the tubing facilities. Only issue we had was cooking Christmas dinner, kitchen wasn’t really properly stocked for extensive cooking. Regular family meals were fine though. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Xochiil A.

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

BIG amazing family cabin!

Excellent cabin for a family of 7! Spacious rooms, hot tub was hot apon arrival. Our children loved seeing the wild life deer, right outside the cabin. Our boys had their own downstairs TV, for their gaming council. Extremely clean! The kitchen had everything we needed, just had to bring the groceries. We look forward to making it our yearly spot. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Enrique V.

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

Great

Everything perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Debbie M., Texas

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

Good house for ladies group

For our group of 4 (60+ ) ladies this house was great for us. Each had their own room and 2 of us shared the master bath (2 sinks) with no problem. It has a large dining table and game table to play our card games, etc. Location was great in a quiet neighborhood but close to the Albertsons and short drive to shops. The kitchen was large and stocked with most of what we needed. It was lacking a cutting board and sponges to clean counters, both of which we purchased. We all agreed the property could use some updating, especially the carpet in the living/dining area. It had several explosive looking stains so we always had some type of shoes on. All in all, it was clean, but as you know, no amount of cleaning can change the “worn look”. One of the ladies is scheduled for knee replacement so once she got up to 2nd level that’s where she stayed so she only navigated stairs leaving or returning. If you have a major problem with stairs, that could be a deterrent. All in all, we had everything we needed and enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Breanna S.

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

Great Value

Property was great for a weekend stay with 4 couples. The only complaint was trying to talk to the property management - sat on and off hold for almost 25 minutes for something that could have been 5 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carminia M.

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

Beautiful Relaxing stay

We had an amazing relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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