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A Lovely Retreat At 9000 Feet

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Exterior
Step inside to comfort
Dining
Dining table seats 6
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Trestle Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Lovely Retreat At 9000 Feet

This nicely decorated, comfortable 2 bedroom plus bonus bedroom, 1 bath home sleeps 6 comfortably with terrific access to all Cloudcroft offers. A fully stocked kitchen with bar counter gives open access to dining and living rooms allowing for convenience and fellowship with family or friends. Morning coffee can be had on the deck off master bedroom, or on the covered front porch. Dish TV, Wi-Fi. We have just remodeled the shower to be a tub/shower combo. New tiles and fixtures! The house next door, 'Cozy Mountain Cabin' can be rented as well for larger family gatherings with great convenience!

Property manager

E.V. Davidson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One dog or cat. Yard is not completely fenced
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cloudcroft

Cloudcroft is home to this holiday home. Cloudcroft Ski Area and Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop. National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory 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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Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

  • Trestle Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sacramento Peak Observatory - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cloudcroft Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big Daddy's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burro Street Bakery - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Lovely Retreat At 9000 Feet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A Lovely Retreat At 9000 Feet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Lovely Retreat At 9000 Feet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Lovely Retreat At 9000 Feet located?

Situated in Cloudcroft, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Trestle Recreation Area. Sacramento Mountains Museum and Sacramento Peak Observatory are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 67 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 116 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

Great Fireplace convenience of home.

Close to the village. Spent time with my brother, just remembering old times. Well kept easy living.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rock W.

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

Starlight and night quiet

Peaceful, cozy and quiet cabin in literal walking distance to great hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

Five week stay

This was a reasonably priced location for a long-term summer stay. The cabin was well furnished for this kind of stay. All appliances worked as they should should w
Stayed 37 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard M.

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

Easy

Cute little place easy to find, very quiet neighborhood. Very well stocked and a few little quirks that'll make one grin but nothing to get in a twist over. Overall great stay...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Nice!

Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla M.

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

Beautiful location

This was such a fun place to stay! My friends and I enjoyed such a beautiful cabin. The owner was so quick to respond and so hospitable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Larry B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what I expected

The front steps were a joke, hand made and not well. The furniture cushions were wore out and the sink srayer leaked bad.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayla S.

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

Nice but dirty

The propert and hosts were amazing. The time spent was perfect. However the cabin was very dirty. Dishes were dirty with food particles still on them, cobwebs through out the cabin, and dead moths on the bed and even framed in pictures. We enjoyed our time, but also felt as if we spent alot of it cleaning up to be more comfortable. Thank you again though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gary W.

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

Worn Out

This was by far the worst vacation rental we have ever had from anyone. Home is not maintained and all furniture is worn out with no support left in cushions. Three outside doors with dead bolts only working on one. Deck boards in back are not good and even have holes through deck. Deck furniture in back is moldy and dirty not that I would try to walk on deck anyway. 25% of lights in home do not work and kitchen light is broken and holding on from falling with a prayer and hope. Broken window blinds. I had to work on the one toilet in house 5 times to keep it flushing as internals are worn out. Steps leading from parking area to front door are made from rock and mortar and they are loose and crumbling. Pictures on VBRO web site are not up to date. Shows grassy area off back deck, NOT, just neighbors work shop, lay down yard and greenhouse 50' off back deck. Pictures of furniture inside are not as it is. Thank heavens the weather was great and we stayed business being in National Forest and golfing so basically used home for sleeping only.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas O.

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

Dirty and oder

House was dirty and had a bad oder
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle C.

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

I would stay there again!

Every time I've traveled I've stayed at other places and most times I haven't felt the most comfortable or safe staying there. SoI thought I would try a VRBO on my Halloween trip and I'm so glad that I did! I felt very safe and really appreciated the hosts patience as I navigated what was for me a new website. They were quick to answer any questions and were very kind. I read some of the reviews and said that there was some sort of odor in the cabin but I didn't find that at all. The beds were very comfortable with warm quilts for the cold nights. And I really appreciated the hosts having wood cut up for the fireplace! We were able to make s'mores in the fireplace which just added to the fun of the cabin. One thing that I would like to add is that if you have any difficulties walking just know that you have to walk down three uneven rock steps to get to the porch, then you have to walk down two steps to get to the living room and then you have to walk down three half circle wood steps to get to the laundry room. Since I use canes to help me walk that's the only thing that I wish I had known about the cabin. Oh, and I was able to travel with my elderly miniature dachshund which really meant a lot to me. He also loved the house :) Highly recommended!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Brian N.

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

Love this location

This is a nice property and a great location! It could use some minor improvements (the overhead kitchen lights didn’t work and there were several outlets that didn’t work.) The owner and the property manager did their best to take care of the kitchen light problem, but it wasn’t significant enough to require repair during our stay. For my wife and me, the location is what makes this a great property. The lack of traffic, the proximity to village activities and the area’s natural beauty make this a great stay. We love the walking trail at the end of the street, where we have seen elk and deer. We would definitely stay at this property again if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

Labor Day weekend.

Property was as described. Possible that had been not used for some time, there was a smell that we could not get rid of. Overall, served its purpose, near town and trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

EUGENE J.

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

2022

As advertised except the wi-fi would not connect with laptop or phones
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

david W.

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

Suitable for groups but minor improvements needed

Overall this property met our needs and we enjoyed our stay. The books and games were a nice addition as well as firewood supplied. Plenty of extra blankets and kitchen supplies were available, although we would have appreciated salt or basic seasonings. When we arrived ash logs were dumped by the walkway and the ash bucket was full. The entrance rock steps are wobbly and probably need to be redone. Front deck and furnishings were nice: the chair and couch set cushions could use some stuffing, but the back deck needed shoveled to be accessible. Our biggest complaint was the funky smell entering the cabin and in other various areas of the house. It also needed to be deep cleaned as we found various items behind and under beds not belonging to us. When we arrived dishes were in the dishwasher likely clean and so we also ran the dishwasher before checking out without waiting to put the dishes away. We did not contact the provider but internet was not accessible during our stay even after repowering the modem/router.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darin W.

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

Excellent

I was very happy with the location and the accommodations. I and my party was very relaxed and happy throughout our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Good 👍

Nice close to town and trails
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Happy New Year at 9000 ft.

This little house was perfect for our group of 4 plus our dog. The proximity to the Rim Trail was great! It is on a dead end street so very little car traffic! The fireplace and sunken living room were perfect for cozy evenings. The shower was perfect and we had plenty of hot water. The dishwasher in the kitchen was such a nice surprise. We highly recommend this sweet spot at 9000 ft.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Peaceful

Great experience again about 5th or 6th time always so peaceful. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathey C.

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

Successful trip

Was a wonderful time, look forward to staying there again soon
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Comfortable Stay

The cabin was comfortable with everything we needed. It’s a nice quiet spot to enjoy coffee on the front porch. The host was sure to provide all the necessary information for check-in. There does seem to be a skunk highway happening in the area. This was fine, just know they are around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Pamula W.

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

Comfy stay!

Stayed a week here with my husband and 19 y/o son. Very comfortable accommodations. Loved that there was a washer/dryer and the fridge had an ice maker. We were thinking it would be a little more isolated but the neighbors at the condos across the street were all very friendly. The picture of the backyard could maybe be updated. There’s not as much space as I thought and the neighbor back there keeps his area a little unsightly and was always burning stuff causing a lot of smoke. The shower was clean but could use some spiffing up. There was plenty of hot water for three people and the water pressure was ok. None of this was a dealbreaker for us. So happy we were allowed to bring our little dog. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark L.

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

Facility was as advertised

Unfortunately skunks had sprayed the home or prior tenants. The unit stunk and caused discomfort and nausea for 2 of guests. We left a day early and had to stay away from unit most day hours. Hopefully owner is giving us a large or full refund for discomfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Loved it as usual

Such a great place has everything we needed and then some my 5th visit will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by E.V. Davidson

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Our family has vacationed in Cloudcroft for 70 years. Our dad started coming up with friends when he was 17 to get out of the Texas heat. Later, family vacations with grandparents, cousins and friends created great memories.

Why they chose this property

We have owned this home for 20 years as a long-term rental and recently renovated and decorated it for vacation rental. It is comfortable and convenient to everything. It is our piece of Cloudcroft, which we have loved for a lifetime!

What makes this property unique

We have just remodeled the shower to be a tub/shower combo. It is all new with lovely tiles and fixtures.

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English
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