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Living the Dream | Mountain Views, Hot Tub!

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Main Deck Seating
Private Hottub - Lower Deck
Mountain Views
Living Room with a View
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Ruidoso, NM
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    6 min drive
  • Ruidoso Convention Center
    6 min drive
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    8 min drive
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Living the Dream | Mountain Views, Hot Tub!

At Living the Dream, you don’t have to go far to see the natural beauty that Ruidoso is known for; you simply have to look out the window. Located 7,300 feet above sea level, this three-bedroom home provides panoramic scenes of the Sierra Blanca range and lush woodlands. Not only can you relish the view from the upstairs great room or the downstairs den, but you can also revel in the sights and sounds from the spacious decks.
Living the Dream’s main deck is an especially blissful space for savoring the pine-fragranced mountain breezes and the sight of eagles soaring across the sky. It’s furnished with a well-cushioned sofa, rockers, and for the ultimate in luxury, a hot tub. Start your day with a soak as the sun rises over the mountains; end your evening among the massaging jets of water in the silvery moonlight. This is what vacations are all about!
Sliding glass doors connect the deck to the great room. Decorated in upscale Southwestern style, this space is just as restful as the deck. The leather couch and matching armchairs invite you to kick back and relax. Whether that means watching a movie on the flat-screen TV, surfing the web via the complimentary WiFi, or playing charades is up to you. On brisk winter evenings, the wood-burning fireplace within its handsome stone surround will bathe the room in a warm glow.
The great room includes the dining room, where six people can linger over a second helping of dessert. There’s a wet bar in the corner as well, with a pair of stools where you and a friend can catch up on all the gossip of the day. Plus, two more people can sidle up to the breakfast bar.
On the other side of the breakfast bar is Living the Dream’s kitchen. Its stainless-steel appliances, gleaming countertops, and abundance of cookware and tableware might have you eager to cook those elaborate feasts you never have time for at home. Outside, there’s a gas grill where you can cook trout you reel in from nearby Alto Lake—or steaks f

Property manager

VTrips
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

About the area

Ruidoso

Ruidoso is home to this cabin. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ruidoso Winter Park and Pillow's Funtrackers. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack or Ruidoso Winter Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Map
Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 8 min drive
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Grindstone Lake - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Living the Dream | Mountain Views, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Living the Dream | Mountain Views, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Living the Dream | Mountain Views, Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Living the Dream | Mountain Views, Hot Tub! located?

Situated in Ruidoso, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from The Links at Sierra Blanca and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ruidoso Convention Center. Ruidoso Winter Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Thank you for sharing your home. Best weekend get away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house in a great spot!
This house was perfect for our long weekend in Ruidoso. Our kids (6 and 4) loved the hot tub, we loved the views and location. You’re close to town, but not IN town. It’s quiet and you can see for miles from the porches. Everything was clean & comfortable, I’d absolutely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living the Dream After Vegas Trip
First off, we booked this cabin after a Vegas trip to relax for four days. This trip worked out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. This is, by far, the best cabin I've ever booked. The cabin was very clean, had beautiful views, and was very relaxing. It had EVERYTHING we needed. The host was very quick to respond and there for us for whatever we needed. Thank you! We will return to this cabin very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For a week we were livin the dream!
Beautifully decorated and cozy! The pictures don’t do this place justice! The views were absolutely amazing, the kitchen had everything we needed for a Thanksgiving meal, it was just perfect. It is 15 minutes tops to the main strip of Ruidoso, maybe 17 minutes to Inn of the Mountain Gods. Perfect location, you’re on a mountain in a neighborhood, but you feel like you’re miles away! Really can’t complain about anything. The driveway was a little intimidating at first but we got used to it. Mule deer visited us everyday as they crossed the property by the driveway. It really was just wonderful! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday long weekend
Nice property, beautiful views. I would rent again. I own rental property in Panama City Beach, Fl and use VRBO for my rentals. Therefore, I am picky about details of booking and property. I was very pleased with both the rental experience and the property where we stayed. 5/5.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
Property is beautiful and views are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay with Impressive Views
Our stay at “Living the Dream” was amazing with great amenities and super clean! The management was great with communication. The view from either of the two big decks is spectacular! We really enjoyed sitting out in the mornings/evenings and being able to look across the entire valley into the mountains beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view
It was nice! The view was gourgous!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Nice cabin, great view, will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

susie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our ski vacation
We found this home to be the perfect fit for our ski trip to Ruidoso. Everything was as described, and communication and check-in easy. It was a perfect location near Ski Apache’s in-town rental office and the grocery store and great hiking—and just a 30 minute drive to Ski Apache. We loved the two large living spaces, kitchen, and bedrooms. Having three king sized beds and 2.5 bathroom for friends and family to share was a big plus. And the hot tub was a big treat for sore muscles after skiing all day. And the view—wow. It was just incredible. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Eva G., Cleburne texas

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great!
The home is just absolutely beautiful the views were exactly what i saw online. The only downside was that the house was not clean there was webs all through out the house made it look like it hadn’t been cleaned before our arrival.. other then that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Trip
We had a great time. The views ars beautiful from both balconies and got tub. The owners even had a cute tree set up for the holidays. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!
Beautiful home and property. I have already recommended this listing to two other couples! The home had everything we would need and the beds were comfy. The driveway is very steep so you’ll need 4 wheel drive and even a lift if that’s an option. We drove two lifted trucks so wasn’t an issue but I would have been concerned driving a low profile vehicle. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view!!!
We really enjoyed our stay at Living the Dream! The house is decorated beautiful and the view from the balcony is amazing! We went on a walk every morning and saw lots of deer. I already want to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful comfortable home
We had a wonderful time in Ruidoso and explored the surrounding area. Great location. Very comfortable home with all the amenities (Some of which I’d like to place in my own home… like the filtered water on the sink!!). Super comfortable bed and master suite. Would definitely stay here again if we were to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More than we expected!
Beautiful!!! Amazing!! Fantastic!! Will stay here again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

marsha n., luxemburg, wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Ruidoso family week
Beautiful and very comfortable home, overall very clean, but could use a little nitty gritty cleaning....behind bed stands....windows, some cobwebs. The top of the driveway was tough to navigate and bent the running boards on our truck, so that's something to be careful of. The hot tub and view was perfect and close to town for groceries/etc. We would stay again, but leave our running boards home.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
We really enjoyed our stay and was such a lovely home. The view is spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing!
This was our first time to Ruidoso and it was nothing short of amazing. The property was absolutely stunning. Amazing view. It seemed like everywhere we wanted to go was just a short 10 minute drive from the house. We loved our stay and would absolutely book this house again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic View
Close enough to town but away from the traffic; the view is amazing from both levels. The home is handsomely furnished with real wood, Mexican furniture, and the kitchen had all we needed to prepare meals. The sofas and bedding are all comfortable. Of course, we enjoyed the view from the hot tub as well! There are neighbors, but the property is private, even with all blinds open.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
My family and I absolutely love this place. The views from the balcony are breathtaking. My wife really loved all the decor. We were here late December and they even set up a Christmas tree which was something we loved. This place comes with a bunch of games and puzzles for family time. The location is great just a few minutes away from everything. Overall this place has everything you need. The only thing I was a little disappointed with is that the pictures show a telescope and it was not there. My five-year-old was a little disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laury M., Marana, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living the Dream stay
It was very nice and peaceful. Just what I needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views
Loved the house and the views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip To All American Cowboyfest
Absolutely loved staying in this beautiful home! Everything was perfect, view from deck was amazing! Would love to bring the family for a stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and view
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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