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Dining
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Red River, NM
  • Red River Nature Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Old Town
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Red River Ski Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Birds and Bears - In Town - On The River w/Fishing Spot - Large Parties - Pet Fr

Fish right off the 80' back porch if you have a good casting arm. Surrounded by quaking aspens and conifers, this spacious, custom-decorated luxury home sleeps 16 in individually themed rooms. The upstairs features an open loft for kids or singles in 4 twin beds (one is a trundle) with decor that showcases mother bears and cute cubs. The large wolf room, also upstairs, sleeps 2 in a king bed. The third upstairs bedroom, located over the garage, sleeps 4 -- two in a new king bed and 2 in a queen sleeper. This huge room, with its own special amenities, includes a sitting area, a moveable privacy screen, 2 large closets, and a gas log fireplace; while the decor focuses on bears and other wildlife. All 3 upstairs bedrooms overlook the river directly below. A 4th bedroom downstairs sleeps 4 in a king bed and queen sleeper; the decor features a Pendleton Indian blanket spread with outdoor scenes and a collection of crosses over the headboard. All three bedrooms provide flat-screen tvs with DirecTV. The loft also has a TV suitable for hooking up game consoles. Downstairs you will find a well-stocked kitchen (including spices), dining area, large family room with Indian decor surrounding the wood-burning fireplace, queen sleeper sofa, recliner, TV, stereo system, vaulted ceiling, and a large bookshelf full of books and cute knick-knacks. A front sun porch with floor to ceiling windows provides the perfect place to watch the birds and other wildlife. The banquet-sized back porch not only hosts a large charcoal grill but also two long picnic tables, a round glass-topped table, a swing, bird feeders (bring your own birdseed!), and a wood rack. A small yard off the elevated porch gives you access to the river which has just been cleaned up and stabilized thanks to a grant from the state and the city. Other special amenities for you to enjoy include a Jacuzzi tub featuring a rain shower head, a full-sized laundry room with washer, dryer, and storage shelves, and a vacant lot next door where kids can use up their excess energy. Open the windows to enjoy the fresh clean mountain air and the sounds of the river as you drift off to sleep on luxury linens. Please see notes for suggestions on what to bring on your Red River Vacation to make your stay more comfortable! If BBR is rented during your preferred vacation time or you need to sleep more people, check out the other homes by the same owner: The Villa or Running Bear River Lodge. $75 per pet/2 pet max, charged separately by the property management company after booking.

This home does Not have AC
**4 Wheel Drive/ Chains are highly recommended during winter months. **

Property manager

Red River Real Estate
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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: 25
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
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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

About the area

Red River

Located in Red River, this holiday home is on a river. Red River Ski Area and Taos Ski Valley are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carson National Forest and Río Grande del Norte National Monument.
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Red River, NM

What's nearby

  • Mallette Park Nature Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Red River Nature Trail - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Town - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Red River Ski Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Red River Conference Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Noisy Water Winery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lift House Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sundance Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steam Coffee Co. - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Birds and Bears - In Town - On The River w/Fishing Spot - Large Parties - Pet Fr pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birds and Bears - In Town - On The River w/Fishing Spot - Large Parties - Pet Fr?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birds and Bears - In Town - On The River w/Fishing Spot - Large Parties - Pet Fr?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birds and Bears - In Town - On The River w/Fishing Spot - Large Parties - Pet Fr located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps away from Carson National Forest and Mallette Park Nature Trail. Softball Field Park and Mallette Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evette G.

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

Very spacious

This cabin was very nice and spacious. Really enjoyed the back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian E.

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

Family Cabin

This cabin was perfect for our large group. So much room such a beautiful location. Beautiful river access. Would absolutely come back and stay here with a large groups again 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

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

Ski Trip 2023

Great place to stay and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Red river family reuny

Lovely place. Enjoyed the spaciousness and being near the running stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Birds and bears

Best place I've ever been to.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good but not great

Stayed 4 days. River in back. Cob webs and dust throughout. Bring your own cleaning supplies if that is important to you. Nice back patio with plenty of seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Becky L.

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

stay

very dated
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

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

Our stau

Check in was easy and convenient. The house was beautiful,however was not clean. You couldn't look out the window's because the cobwebs all over the back deck walls and outside windows. There was a dried bar of soap on upstairs bathroom sink that had been used, and on our nightstand table was a dried up skoal bandit that someone took out of their mouth during a previous stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

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

8/10 Good

David M.

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

8/10 Good

Jeff N.

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

Relaxing

Relaxing inviting property well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

We pretty much stayed on the deck! So relaxing! The realty people were very responsive and easy to work with
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Red River 2021

The property was nice and was great for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

This home was perfect for our two large families (15 people total). Our children played in the creek (just off the back porch) most of the day each day. Ducks and settler's jays crowded around for the birdseed and bread that we fed them. The bedrooms are very spacious, and there were plenty of places to sleep. The only (minor) downside was that we often had a line of people waiting for the 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

matthew h.

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

Great stay

Everything was perfect and just like described
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darlenne M.

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

Awesome

The only thing I would suggest is having access to a shovel because it was hard getting up the driveway with all the snow that we got. Very family oriented!! Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Laura P.

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

Bad reservation using VRBO.

I had reserved the birds and bears cabin through VRBO website. Check in time was 4pm NM time. When we got there around 5 NM time they couldn't find our reservation. The website had double booked the cabin and another family was already there. The manager was amazing and accommodated our big group on another rental property. Next time I will use the real estate company to book instead of the VRBO website.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Nice location, soacious, beautiful views.

The home is great for family vacations. Commons area is large and allows family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Shona B.

The house is lovely, bedrooms are great but the shower upstairs is horrible

We gave our kids this trip for Christmas so had our kids and grandkids of which r 4girls who have hair to their waist. Bathing is very important but became an impossible task due to either cold water or squalding hot. Came to fix 1st time and still didn’t work so called back and was told it is kinda a PICKLE to work. Really. Three plumbers came to fix the next day @ 4 pm. Stayed for about an hour according to my husband. Got ready to take showers and guess what still a Pickle to run. Thank The Good Lord no one got burned. Had a wonderful time skiing in Red River along with Tubing. Hopefully we weren’t too smelly due to shower problems. Was hoping to find a new place to stay in Red River but Will never stay @ this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Brenda P.

A nicely laid out, spacious home with separate spaces as well as communal areas.

Our family enjoyed the stay at Birds and Bears. The separation of space for sleeping and the large accommodating, fireplace and open living spaces were great for my family of 12. The location was a short ride to town or a 10 minute walk. There are a few maintenance issues with the upstairs bathroom shower faucet causing water temperature challenges and is in need of replacing, not enough supplies on hand such as trash bags and toilet paper was frustrating, the heating grate in the hallway was hot to the touch and made for challenges for our small grandchildren, but overall the house was great and I will reserve again for our next family ski trip! Additionally, I may plan a warm weather vacation to Red River as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Red River Real Estate

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I love to travel and see the world, but when it gets really hot in Texas, it is time to go to the mountains. Although I have visited all 7 continents, there is something about Red River that has captured my imagination. Perhaps it is the friendly town. Perhaps the cool mountain air and stunning views. Perhaps it is my encounters with wildlife: deer, elk, bear, wild turkey, squirrels, birds, you name it. Perhaps it is finding out that my great great grandfather visited here during the mining heyday and invested in the community. Perhaps it is the wealth of history and the charm of an old mining town that has reinvented itself. Now that I'm retired, I like to bring my 3 dogs for a month in the summer where we hike together and explore together in my 4WD. I find the peaceful atmosphere conducive to writing the book I'm working on. I hope you will enjoy my townhouses as much as I've enjoyed decorating them and sharing them with other travelers.

Why they chose this property

A friend invited me to visit her townhouse when I was going through a tough period in my life. I fell in love with the friendly town, the wildlife, the mountains and cool summer weather. Since it is only 10 hours from my home, I decided it was time to buy a place and explore further. Every time I come, I find something new to see or do. I recently found out about my great great grandfather's experience here by buying an old newspaper in one of the gift shops. I suppose I have a genetic connection to this place!

What makes this property unique

Words cannot adequately describe the feeling of sitting on the balcony with a cup of hot chocolate, watching the sun turn the mountains from gray to pink to glowing red. For the early riser, one might see bears wandering through the nearby creek on their way to the river or deer munching on the bushes. On the other hand, if you are a nightlife person, the two local bars provide great live music and are a short two blocks away.

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English

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