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'Permit to relax Granted!' at License to Chill with hot tub and detached Game Room.

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License to Chill with gravel driveway and fenced in yard.
3 Step Entry
Front deck!
Gas grill, we provide the propane!
Living room with wood burning fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Wingfield Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Pillow's Funtrackers
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

'Permit to relax Granted!' at License to Chill with hot tub and detached Game Room.

License to Chill: Your Relaxation Destination

"Permit to Relax Granted" at License to Chill! This inviting cabin is the perfect spot for a laid-back getaway with friends and family, nestled just four blocks from the vibrant downtown shopping district of Ruidoso. With easy access to Wingfield Park, the Inn of the Mountain Gods, and Grindstone Lake, adventure awaits just minutes from your doorstep.

Step inside and feel the stress melt away as you unwind in the cozy living area, complete with a wood-burning fireplace (firewood is NOT provided)—ideal for enjoying your morning coffee or tea. The cabin spans approximately 1,212 sq. ft., providing ample space for relaxation.

For some added fun, head to the detached game room, a lively retreat featuring a full-length bar, smart TV, pool table, ping pong, and darts. It's the ultimate spot for friendly competition and laughter! After a day of exploring, soak your cares away in the new hot tub, or let the kids play freely in the fully fenced-in backyard, ensuring peace of mind while they enjoy the outdoors.

With an easy three-step level entry and air conditioning for warm summer days, License to Chill is designed for your comfort. Make your reservation today and enjoy the ultimate blend of relaxation and fun in beautiful Ruidoso!

3 blocks down are I'll Have Another and Happy Days Inn for parties looking 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 15.5 miles; 32 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 1 miles; 4 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 3.4 miles; 7 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 0.2 miles; 2 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 4.9 miles; 12 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.2 miles; 40 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 6.5 miles; 13 minute drive

Bedding: 3 Queen (memory foam beds)

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this holiday home is in the mountains. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruidoso Winter Park, or check out an event or a game at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Wingfield Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Permit to relax Granted!' at License to Chill with hot tub and detached Game Room. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Permit to relax Granted!' at License to Chill with hot tub and detached Game Room.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Permit to relax Granted!' at License to Chill with hot tub and detached Game Room.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Permit to relax Granted!' at License to Chill with hot tub and detached Game Room. located?

This family-friendly Ruidoso holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Wingfield Park and Grindstone Lake. Pillow's Funtrackers and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Great place

We loved it here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

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

Great stay

It was a great location and close to many shops and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

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

Great location

This was a great location, very clean and exactly what our family needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

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

It was a great place .

It was great !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

License to chill

Our stay was amazing we did get ripped off on 4 Expedia concert tickets through your app
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea E.

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

Family weekend

Amazing experience. Very relaxing and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Very good place

This house is very accesible since it's close to downtown Ruidoso. All amenities you'd need and excellent host comunication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ilde Q.

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

Good spot in Ruidoso

Nice location near midtown (walkable) amd near Grindstone Lake. Plenty of wildlife around as well. The hottub was nice and tje kids enjoyed the gameroom although the pool table was a bit wobbly and the ping pong net was broken. Overall a solid stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pool table need maintenance, have missing screws in the feets of the table AND dont have enough stability, need a good kit of darts, this room Is a very good place to enjoy but really need maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

Serene and Cozy!!

Absolutely beautiful property and home, the hot tub at night is a MUST!! The game room is a bit dated and the pool table is tilted so it is kind of hard to play but everything else was amazing! Ruidoso is a wonderful little town and this place was the perfect distance from everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family place

Our family of 6 had the best week at License to Chill. The kitchen was stocked great for cooking meals, the game room and hot tub kept everyone busy. No one wanted to leave the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Ruidoso Central

I stayed here on a weekend getaway with my son and two of his friends from NMSU. The property was central to everything. The hot tub was a welcome respite from our busy days of golf and hiking. The game room/man cave was simple but absolutely perfect for the older teens. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robert G., Kyle, Texas

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

Fun place to chill

The house is comfortable and had everything we needed to chill. Hot tub was hot and the game room was fun. It has a bit of wear and tear but everything works and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Myra N.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family of 4 enjoyed out stay at License to Chill very much. The cabin was in a great location! It was close to everything in town and had all the amenities we needed. We found a few ants in the bathroom, but that's nature! All in all, the place was very clean and comfortable. We will consider staying at this location again in the future. Hummingbird Cabins was very accommodating. Since we arrived in town earlier than expected, they let us check in at 2pm at no extra cost. Although we didn't use the hot tub, there was one at the property. Comfortable beds, lots of room! Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

2023 Ruidoso Labor Day Sept

Every thing was great. Lights are too dull in the house. Hard to see. Need brighter lights. Toilet paper holder not in bath 2 Toilet seat needs fixing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanton B.

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

Excellent experience in a great cabin

License to Chill was the perfect place for our guy’s golf weekend. Excellent property management with clear communications every step of the way. Cabin was just as advertised. Not fancy but perfectly functional. Highly tecommended and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Family Fun

Beautiful cabin, awesome game room, amazing hot tub, and great location! Very clean cabin with pleanty of room for my wife, six kids, and I. The lake was a little more than a half mile away and only took about an hour to catch 4 trout. Lots of wild life all around! Also close to shopping and a cool little pizza joint Pizza Rio (very delicious!). We will definitely stay again!!!

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