Living the Dream | Mountain Views, Hot Tub!

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A wooden deck with chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic landscape.
A hot tub with a scenic view, a wooden deck, and a sign indicating a covered area.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.
A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and scattered houses.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated spa pool, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Creek Sports Complex
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪24 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

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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. Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬8 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 Eagle Creek Sports Complex are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, clean house, relaxing and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Thank you for sharing this positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the views, cleanliness, and peaceful setting, and we hope to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and the view was beautiful. The only thing that could improve is the dusting. There was a lot of dust on top of lamp shades and on objects around the house. New pans for cooking would be recommended as it’s really best to buy food from grocery store because restaurants are not that great there. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Nice cabin, great view, will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seemless check in and check out. The home was wonderful! Beautiful and cozy. Breathtaking views from the decks with a great hot tub. Quiet area and no traffic.We loved our stay and will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the home, the views, and the peaceful setting. It is wonderful to know check-in and check-out went smoothly and that you felt comfortable during your stay. We truly appreciate that you plan to return and look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

Property is beautiful and views are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, quiet location close to restaurants and shops.

The property was beautifully decorated. The kitchen was well equipped. The view from the deck/balcony was breathtaking. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
We're happy you had a fantastic time with us! Thanks for your trust, we're thankful for amazing customers like you. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This cabin was perfect!

We go to Ruidoso a few times a year and have stayed in a lot of great cabins but this was our favorite! The view was the best! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice view

It was nice! The view was gourgous!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin!

Everything was awesome! Great fireplace and hot tub! We had a wonderful time in there! Will definitely return some other time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the fireplace and hot tub. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves..the house, the hot tub and the views! Comfortable and clean, well appointed kitchen, everything was thought of.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

This property was everything we were looking for. The property has one of the best views in my opinion . The property was clean, and has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. We plan on coming back very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

It was awesome. Enjoyed everything about the home . Thank you for taking care of us and letting us share the you home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that we were able to provide you with a great experience. It was our pleasure to host you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope you had a fantastic time and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay here for the view

The view is the top amenity of this property. Absolutely stunning. The house is well equipped with everything you need to cook meals and relax. The hot tub was great to get into after a day of hiking in the mountains. Peaceful and quiet, we would recommend this house to anyone looking to get away for a relaxing time. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picturesque Views

House was as advertised. Comfortable furniture and everything you need in kitchen. Fireplace was nice on cold nights. Hot tub was HOT:) Driveway is steep, recommend 4 wheel drive in winters.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope you will stay again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
We deeply apologize for the lack on cleanliness when staying here, Eva! Thank you for your patience with us and I am glad to hear that overall the stay was enjoyable. Please feel free to reach out to our office when staying with us next!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We were definitely “living the dream”

Spent several days with the family here. It is just as portrayed online. Had all of the amenities we needed and was a great space for a family with small kiddos. We had lots of places to hang out, either alone or with the crew. It was nice to have the hot tub after a long day of hiking. Will definitely be staying here again! Thank y’all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
We are thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay. See you guys next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely Living the Dream

Beautiful view!! Loved the quiet and the views!! Definitely enjoyed the sauna everyday. Having the master on the main level was a bonus for my senior parents. Place was stocked with plenty of towels, toilet paper, dish washer soap and laundry detergent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Water Pressure

Water Pressure !!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
I apologize that the water pressure did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We value your feedback and hope you will give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations.
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