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Secluded Mountain Cabin

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Outdoor dining
Driveway/side view
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alto, NM
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Mountain Cabin

Welcome to our cabin! We have enjoyed many happy days here and hope you will too.
The cabin is secluded and located on the side of a mountain with views of the Capitan Mountains. Local folklore claim that Capitan Mountain is where Smokey the Bear was adopted by the US Forestry Service to be their mascot when a Forest ranger happened upon a bear stomping out a camp fire many years ago.

The home is professionally decorated with stainless appliances, granite countertops, 3 flat screen TV's with dvd players and an extensive movie collection for your use. There are also 2 wireless speakers. This home does not have a dining room but rather island seating and a bar height table for four. Outdoors on the same level, there is a dining table with four chairs as well. We have a 6 foot portable dining table and linens it you want a more formal setting while dining.

The deer and elk regularly cross our property and the turkeys act as your alarm clock each morning.
Located just 3.3 miles north of the turn off to Apache Ski Mountain and Ruidoso's Winter Park (a premier tubing and snow park area). This cozy cabin is remote and secluded but close to everything. Shopping in Ruidoso is excellent and minutes away as is the Inn of The Inn of the mountain Gods resort and casino. Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Spencer Theater is 1.5 miles. Noisy Water Winery is in the neighborhood and walking distance. The winery has tastings and a petting zoo.

The elevation on the upper deck is 7,800 feet and the only sounds are the wind thru the pines. On a clear night you can see millions of stars that light up the cabin. You'll be amazed at the shooting stars while relaxing on the double chaise lounge.

Level one is the bar, a den with flat screen tv, wireless speaker and two bedroom two bath suites, each bedroom has it’s own private shower/bath. The den sofa makes into a queen bed if needed. Bedroom #1 has a double bed and a twin bed. Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and access to the outdoors via a private entrance.
Level two is the kitchen and living area with a ½ bath. It is fully furnished and has modern appliances including filtered water, cable TV and a wireless speaker.
Level 3 is the Master Bedroom with a King bed and bath featuring a shower and tub. Wake up to amazing views out the bedroom and bathroom windows. Total guest sleeping capacity is 7 in beds with a sleeper sofa for approved additional guests.

This is a truly amazing house for use in the winter with skiing, tubing, hiking and much more. The summers are warm days and cool nights with national horse racing at Ruidoso Downs. Shopping is just minutes away as well as three popular casinos You'll find yourself wanting to return time and time again.

Keywords: mountain views, secluded, private, beautiful, ski slopes, hiking, near town, convenient, wildlife, casinos, wine tasting

Property manager

Colleen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House on a slope, no unattended children outside.
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Events

No events allowed
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ONLY APPROVED GUESTS
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be approved prior to rental agreement
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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
Note from host: NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ONLY APPROVED GUESTS
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

Alto

Located in Alto, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Smokey Bear National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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.
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Alto, NM

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farley's Food Fun & Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alto Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Mountain Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Secluded Mountain Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Mountain Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Mountain Cabin located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Eagle Creek Sports Complex. Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion G.

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

Awesome little get away

Awesome cabin awesome place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gg g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but property needs maintenance and improved cleaning

Loved the location although initially hard to find. House manager was helpful!The house:Beautiful decorWildlife presentLots of places to hang outSmall outdoor fire pit Plenty of seating options inside and outClose proximity to tubing and 30m from SkiingCons:Lots of stairsNeeds high ceiling and fan dusting- fans are caked with dust and cobwebsNeeds pest treatmentBeds are uncomfortable- need new mattressesPrevious guests dirty undergarments were found in a closet.Upstairs bathtub water jets are full of black mold. This was a jacuzzi tub listed as a feature, when I reported the owner removed the feature from the listing and said it was out of service.All outdoor propane was empty for patio heaters and grill. I replaced the grill propane.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

B M.

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

Amazing stay

We had a wonderful stay. Cabin is very charming. Views are amazing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

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

Great view

Loved the cabin and scenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brett F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Alto

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the views, spacious deck, and comfortable space inside. Hope to stay here again our next time back to the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnsey L.

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

Excellent spot!

Perfect location, gorgeous views, beautiful log cabin, everything we expected and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken A., Burnet Texas

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

Short getaway

This was a short get away for my wife and I and my best friend and his wife. We have been friends for over 40 years. This cabin is absolutely beautiful. The split level gives privacy but easy access to the main area of the house. The cabin is a short distance from town making it very convenient. We absolutely loved being able to watch the wildlife. We had elk, mule deer, turkey and even a coyote to keep us entertained. This place is amazing. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

lyndi l., Johnson city

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

Beautiful house

We had a great time at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Home away from Home

What a wonderful week we had at the cabin. This is truly a Home away from Home. They provided just about everything you need. The cabin is comfortable and we spent a lot of time and enjoyed it tremendously, you definitely get your exercise though, up and down the floors, (which didn’t hurt us). The king bed was comfortable for us. The internet was slow (as warned) but that was ok, it did the job for us. We enjoyed feeding the animals: turkeys, deer, elk and a even a horse. The deer and turkeys were always ready for a meal . A trip to town is not too far down the road where we enjoyed a few good places to eat. This was the perfect cabin for us because of all the privacy and the wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce M., San Antonio, USA

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

Secluded Mountain Retreat

Could have faster Wi-Fi and master A/C but the location is great and everything else is top shelf.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Beautiful

The property was very nice and peaceful. Had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the wildlife. I named a few deer that visited us often. We had one doe that was there every day and she even visited very early the day we left. it was hard to say goodbye to her. The weather was a nice break from the Texas heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Nice quiet place to relax, but also close to all the areas we wanted to see and explore. Very nice cabin that accommodated the six of us nicely. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

An absolutely amazing property!!

We loved that the owners had so many amenities and seemed to want us to have the best experience and we did!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose S.

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

The perfect place to disconnect from everything

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J.

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

Perfect

We struggled a little to find the house, so better signage may help, but Renee was very helpful. And once we found it, our stay was wonderful! Just perfect for our Christmas vacay! Nicely stocked kitchen, well placed seating, and our dogs enjoyed the area so much, one of them ran off! Twice!! (She came back 🙂). Overall, our family enjoyed the home and our trip to Ruidoso was a great success and it was nice to have such a great house to come home to after busy days. We would stay here again, for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Hard to find But worth the effort

Cold & snowed as expected. Private! very enjoyable for family. Great place that has all amenities Highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick K., Georgetown, Tx

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

Great Visit

Clean, nicely decorated, with a great deck and room for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia C.

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

Spacious yet cozy cabin

This was our first time staying in a real log cabin. It was exciting to see it in person. The outside and the inside are spacious with plenty of room for everyone. The rustic decor gave it a nice cozy vibe. I felt right at home. The beds are comfortable. We slept nicely. Having a large deck to enjoy the scenery while sipping coffee was a great way to start the day. We watched for elk, wild turkeys, deer and birds. In the evenings we grilled and made s’mores. We had no issues with the stairs. The owners have thought of every detail and then some. This cabin is in a great location and highly recommend it. We had the perfect Labor Day weekend. We hope to come back to do it all over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F., Midland, Texas USA

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

Alto Beautiful Mountain Home

The home is beautiful and the wildlife in the immediate area exceeded any expectation. We had four elk walk through the property one morning, plus there were deer, wild turkey, and wild horses! We definitely hope to have an opportunity to stay at this home again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Valley View

This property was simply lovely and what really made it was the deck looking over the valley. Beside some maintenance and design challenges, this property was just what we needed. Saw elk, deer and different birds but no turkeys, heard them but no sightings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

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

Cabin in the mountains

Nice get away! Close to town yet feels like your by yourself! Beautiful views and abundance of wildlife! And walking distance to Noisy Water Winery.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bennie R.

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

The Cabin In The Woods was better than the pictures online as they don’t do it justice!

The Cabin In The Woods was easy to get to and in a quiet area but not too secluded! The decor was lovely and made us feel very cozy! BEAUTIFUL CHARMING CLEAN COZY
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Colleen

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We loved the area so much that when we found this unique cabin we knew it was for us. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

It is the most unique log cabin we have ever seen and it was love at first site. There are many homes available in the area however this one is truly unique. The huge white cedar logs are from Canada and have copper clad windows. We love that all the bedrooms have their own baths and there is a downstairs bar area complete with coffee maker and mini fridge. There is a unique half bath of the second level.

What makes this property unique

Wildlife watching is abundance! Wildlife that's been seen from the cabin include: deer, elk, turkeys, squirrels, skunks, foxes. A mother bear with cubs was seen by one guest..
The birds in this area are colorful with no short supply of hummingbirds during the summer months.

Languages:

English