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Northern Star - Unique Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets okay, close to Skiing, Track, Casino

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Ruidoso, NM
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ruidoso Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Northern Star - Unique Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets okay, close to Skiing, Track, Casino

This Ruidoso home-away-from-home boasts a cozy cabin feel with a modern twist, featuring 2 bedrooms, a loft, 2 bathrooms and 1,350 square feet of space, 'Northern Star' is perfectly suited for up to 4 guests. From this vacation cabin you're 7 minutes from the center of Ruidoso, 15-18 minutes to Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino, 6 miles to Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino, and 16 miles from Ski Apache! Cook out on the gas grill or explore the fabulous restaurants downtown or on Mechem Dr.
The space
Please note, the first floor of the property is wheelchair accessible but all of the other floors require the use of stairs to access and may not be suitable for those with impaired mobility* This is a tri-level cabin. The first level has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second level has kitchen and living room; the third level consists of the loft.

Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Loft

High ceilings further open the living space while wooden walls, doors, and window panes echo the forested outdoors. Enjoy views of the trees through the many windows and make yourself comfortable in this true home-away-from-home.

A large sectional sofa sits in front of a beautiful wood-burning fireplace and a flat-screen Smart TV. (Please note that we Do Not provide firewood. For your convenience we do provide one Duraflame fire log and prefer fire logs be used in lieu of wood) Light a fire to set the mood for family movie night!

The open kitchen is fantastic for entertaining, fully equipped and boasting plenty of space. Serve inside or step out to the deck and dine on the deck. There's even a gas grill when you're in the mood for barbecue.

When you're ready to call it a night, retreat to one of 2 bedrooms. The master bedroom and the guest bedroom are both equipped with flat-screen Smart TVs. Fall asleep to your favorite show, or surf the web through the wireless internet access to plan tomorrow's adventures.

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, with both Keurig and drip style coffee makers and Brita water filter. Bathrooms are suppled with body wash, shampoo and conditioner. We offer free WiFi, a sectional sofa in the living area plus a sofa and 2 recliners in the loft. 1 wood-burning fireplace, linens, towels, toilet paper, gas grill, deck, washer, dryer, driveway parking for 3 vehicles and more. We provide a starter supply of coffee to get you going the first morning.

- Essentials are provided, and the property has both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

- Please note, the main floor of the cabin is wheelchair accessible but all of the other floors require the use of stairs to access, and may not be suitable for those with impaired mobility.

*NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an exterior surveillance camera, at the front of the property, facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces.

Pet Policy
Pets are welcome at our home! If you’re staying here with your furry friend, there are some things we’d like you to help us out with to ensure a smooth stay for everybody.
• We prefer you bring no more than 2 pets 50lbs or less who are house trained and well behaved. (no barking, chewing or clawing)
• We know you love your pet, but we ask that you please don’t let them up onto the furniture, especially sofas and beds.
• Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets both inside and outside.
• We do not have a fenced yard so Pets must not be outside of the property without a leash.

Guest access
You are welcome to use the entire cabin but the garage is off limits to guests.

Property manager

Dennis White
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 looking for area attractions can visit Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. 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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Star - Unique Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets okay, close to Skiing, Track, Casino pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Northern Star - Unique Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets okay, close to Skiing, Track, Casino?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Star - Unique Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets okay, close to Skiing, Track, Casino?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Star - Unique Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets okay, close to Skiing, Track, Casino located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Wingfield Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelica S.

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

Wonderful time!

Had a wonderful time the place is beautiful!!! Very close to everything, very clean and spacious!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali L.

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

Northern Star

Absolutely loved our stay at the Northern Star. Perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

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

Northern Star Ruidoso

Everything from the description, to the communication, to the cleanliness was superb. Location was great — far enough from traffic and noise, yet close enough for 10 min drive into town for restaurants or shopping.Great walking area around the cabin to really take in the Mountain View’s. Hot tub in the evening with the cold winter air was awesome!! Definitely recommend this cabin and would rent it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey P.

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

Nothing short of fantastic

It was an amazing time with scenic views and an outstanding location. Very peaceful! Dennis was amazing and very responsive and hospitable!! Would highly recommend and would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chelsea c.

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

Nice Getaway

We really enjoyed our time here at the Northern Star Cabin. We used the hot tub every single day. Sometimes twice a day. Beds were comfy and I enjoyed falling asleep by the gas log fireplace each night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Nice getaway!

The property was very easy to get to and close to lots of places to eat or just to do activities. Good quiet area. Cabin in very pretty, clean, and has everything you need for your stay. Host let us know if we needed anything to contact him. No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon p.

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

Great place!

Had a great time staying here! Very relaxing and quiet. Easy check in and check out! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikki H.

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

Peaceful

This cabin was so clean and a perfect location. Close to a walking trail and close enough to be able to drive to town. Has everything you need in it! This was my first time using Vrbo (I usually a different booking service) and they did not have the pet option to add when I booked the place. The host was super kind and helped me add it on! There is a $40 pet fee. Hot tub was perfect. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Great Stay!

Right from the start, the host was very communicative and friendly. The property far exceeded our expectations. The house was very clean and had everything we could ask for. The location was great considering we had pets with immediate access to undeveloped areas. This also yielded amazing wildlife views right outside our windows. We would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Nice getaway

Overall we really enjoyed our stay and even saw elk and a wild horse in the mornings. We enjoyed the hot tub and quiet location. It was close to town and easy to find. It took a few minutes to understand the heaters but we got it running and warmed up. The floor plan is different: the ground floor has bedrooms and bathrooms then upstairs to get to living room and kitchen and another set of stairs leads to an office/loft space with couches and chairs. It’s a little older but had WiFi and Roku tv and any necessities we needed were provided. Overall, a great getaway and place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall B., Midland, Tx

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

23rd wedding anniversary

Cabin was wonderful. Heating and AC. Very well equipped kitchen. Smart TVs in every room that are easy to use. Walked outside to deer one morning but did not have phone in hand for pictures. Plenty of room and a ton of space for sitting and visiting. We’ll be back. Thank you Dennis for the great communication and again a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerre kay j.

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

I am skipping this

Impressed with how clean it was. Had some difficulty with tv. My friend wanted to watch football, but could never make it work. Probably just us as we feel challenged technologically.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

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

The cabin to stay at in Ruidoso

My family and I stayed here during a weekend baseball tournament. I must say...it was clean, quaint, quiet and comfy. The hosts were excellent at communicating and thought of everything. They make it easy, so you can enjoy your stay stress-free. Although we didn't get a chance to use the fire pit, we really enjoyed our evening in the hot tub. Seeing the Deer/Doe made it extra special. We would definitely stay here again. I highly recommend the Northstar. Thank you Dennis and Donna.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G.

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

Nice get away!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and accurate to the pictures. We enjoyed the hot tub every night. There were notes all around explaining how things worked which was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelby K.

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

Cool temps & Hot tub

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Norther Star. The hot tub & fire pit were AMAZING! We had great WiFi and television reception. The amenities were more than adequate. The host was gracious to inform us about stairs. We navigated them with little difficulty. The cabin was clean and easy to access upon arrival. Great dining nearby and several grocery stores for food items. Thank you for a relaxing, cool and rainy vacay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurian e.

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

Great cabin

Wonderful cabin, lots of wildlife visited most days, communication with host was very good! Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard (Dick) W.

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

Enjoyable Stay at Northstar

During our one stay at Northstar, we found the property exactly as described in Vrbo. It was well and thoughtfully supplied with everything we could possibly have needed to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing. We would highly recommend it and intend to return there again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamy j.

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

Super accommodating!

Our stay at North Star was great. We contacted the owner at the last moment for same day check in and he went out of his way to make it happen. The property was spotless when we arrived. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Russell C.

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

Fun Cabin in the Woods

Cute Place. Well stocked. Very clean. Decorated in a Western Theme. Great location to town. Nice Hot Tub. But it is time to replace the Show Heads.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Northern Star

Very nice and clean. Easy access.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert W.

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

Good stay

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena V.

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

What a beautiful, peaceful getaway

This is a very cool 3 story cabin surrounded by trees. It was beautiful and peaceful. We saw elk out the window. It's close to town but feels isolated! My daughter (26) and I had a great time running around town as well as hiking and rock hounding. It was a great vacation in a really cool cabin. Dennis was wonderful with communication and just a text away. I highly reccomend this cabin in Ruidoso!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Nice community/home

We had a great stay, loved the area. We will be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo R., Las Cruces, NM

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

Cabin w country feel in city

This cabin was fantastic for our 9 day stay. It was clean, comfortable and well equipped. You feel like you're in the country it's so quiet, but you're close to everything. We saw elk once and deer almost daily. We will definitely keep it on the list for future stays.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Beautiful place

Had a lot of fun. Went down town an walked the strip. Visited a couple attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dennis White

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We’ve travelled to Ruidoso for almost 50 years and absolutely love it. We came for the skiing, horse racing, golf, shopping and the general sense peace offered by the enchanting pines and quaint village. We are now retired and find ourselves fortunate enough to have a home here in this little piece of heaven and are we’re eager to share it with you. Come stay at the Northern Star and enjoy everything Ruidoso has to offer.

Our full-time home is in Roanoke, Texas. We love to go camping and fishing and enjoy the great outdoors. We have been married 47 years and have one energetic 7 year old grandson who keeps us busy. Hopefully we can meet you in Ruidoso sometime. Y’all come.

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English

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