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Beautiful Cloudcroft Getaway cabin on National Forest & biking/hiking trails

Family-friendly holiday home in Cloudcroft

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Place, Sacramento Peak Observatory
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cloudcroft Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Beautiful Cloudcroft Getaway cabin on National Forest & biking/hiking trails

This cabin is bright and airy with forest views outside every window! Enjoy the open concept living and kitchen area and retreat to the cozy bedrooms. The front and back deck are perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening dinner with family and friends. When you're ready for a hike or mountain bike ride, just head out the back door to hop onto Race Loop trail, about 100 feet from the backyard. This home is walking distance to the Village of Cloudcroft and Cloudcroft Brewery.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A few toys/books/art supplies
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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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 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 deadlock

About the area

Cloudcroft

Located in Cloudcroft, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cloudcroft Ice Rink and Cloudcroft Ski Area 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. Travelling with kids? Consider National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory.
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Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sacramento Peak Observatory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trestle Recreation Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountain Barbecue - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cloudcroft Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brother-N-Law Bbq - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Boots Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee Shop - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cloudcroft Getaway cabin on National Forest & biking/hiking trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cloudcroft Getaway cabin on National Forest & biking/hiking trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cloudcroft Getaway cabin on National Forest & biking/hiking trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cloudcroft Getaway cabin on National Forest & biking/hiking trails located?

This family-friendly Cloudcroft holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Sacramento Peak Observatory and Sacramento Mountains Museum. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Trestle Recreation Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this stay. One of the best! Very clean and the trails are amazing. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean. Fireplace was difficult to get going.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to town and the trail behind the home is great. Loved sitting on the porch and watching wildlife. A treat to see wild horses and deer so close up. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd of two consecutive weeks. We have stayed here 3 different summers. It’s large and very comfortable. This is our favorite!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Great Place

Great location. Great price. Host was awesome to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ballad o.

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

Great location

Nice cabin, great location. Went with 5 adults and didn't quite read the listing so 2 had to sleep in bunk beds. Nice to have BBQ and laundry. Main bed has a memory foam mattress that takes some getting used to but was nice. Great place to hike along forest boundary, and close to brewery which was best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN H.

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

Quick trip

Wonderful property! Enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Lovely cabin

Ideal location for being close to town but with the forest in your backyard. Rooms were each comfortable and cabin was stocked full of useful things (kitchen stuff, games, everything!). Added bonus was the fenced yard which was great for our small dog to run out without requiring a full walk! We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

This cabin property is classic Cloudcroft! Tucked away above the main town, it provides a warm and cozy place to relax after a day of skiing or hiking. Highly recommended if you want that mountain feel while still being close to town and Cloudcroft Brewing Company, this is your place. Great opportunities to see the local mule deer herd in the Lincoln National Forest right outside the kitchen window! Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn T.

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

Perfect family mountain getaway

We absolutely loved our time in Cloudcroft. The home was super clean and loved how open it was. The bunk bed room was SO fun for the kids and they had pack n play, booster seat, and toys for the littles. Kitchen had all the basics and we cooked at the house each night. The best part was the house backing up to the Lincoln National Forest where we could explore, go sledding, and see wild horses and deer. Town was a short walk or drive away and we enjoyed Mad Jack’s BBQ, noisy water winery, Eight the Cake, and the brewery. The OSHA trail was great too. We had a great time and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Great place!

Very nice place! Felt like a home not a hotel from the first steps inside. Beautiful property, great location and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Cloudcroft, NM awaits

Great cabin backs up to Lincoln Nation Forest! Trail behind cabin. Kid friendly with bunks, toys and TV in room. Would stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree Y.

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

Amazing

Easy check in and check out. Location was amazing and beautiful. The home was very clean and just felt like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Great Cabin-in-the-Woods Getaway

Was a pleasant stay adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. In fact a hiking trail was less than a minute walk out the back door. Though not secluded the neighborhood was quiet and respectful, and had daily visits by the local Mule Deer. There is a small fenced-in area in the back for dogs but you may have to leash your pet if they are prone to jumping over fences to chase deer. Also, if conditions are dry then you should have no problem driving your 2WD vehicle up through the neighborhood to the cabin. If you are into hiking then there are literally dozens of hikes within 5-15 minutes drive. If visiting White Sands then you’re looking at a half-day excursion to really get into the park and walk the dunes, which is well worth it. Last tip: meal plan and hit up a legit grocery store before reaching Cloudcroft, and maybe bring your own preferred cookware if you are picky.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Wonderful Family Time

We stayed here 2 years ago and it was so awesome that we definitely wanted to return. We’ve stayed at 8 different places in Cloudcroft since 2017 and this was by far the best. The front porch is so inviting with several choices of seating. The house is well stocked with anything you might need. Parking is easy and level. There are few steps. There is a very comfortable living area. The house backs to the national forest and lots of wildlife wonder through! It awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casy S.

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

Wonderful!!!

What a wonderful cabin retreat! 10/10 and higher than that! Not a single negative to list. Thank you so much for welcoming us into your beautiful cabin. We will most certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great Stay

Everything was great, but backyard fence could only keep in a dog without the ability to jump. Literally 18” tall, but that is the only issue with the property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Christmas 2023

Spent Christmas 2023 with our family ranging in age from 3 months to 75…. Wonderful cabin w excellent amenities. Totally enjoyed our stay and Aimee was wonderful in communicating with us and making our stay very enjoyable. Til next time….😎👍🙏🌲
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Beautiful, Comfortable and Convenient

This is the nicest of the 5 VRBO’s that we’ve stayed in since 2017. It was perfect in every way. The front porch was amazing and included the neighbor’s very friendly cat that visited each day. The back property line was the National park and trail access was a few feet off the property. It was well stocked. We stayed 11 nights.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

The House at the End of Town

This was our second year staying at this great house. It’s a beautiful house, nice porch, cathedral ceilinged great room. Has everything you need for your stay except you. Pets allowed. Small fenced yard for your dog. The best part is that it’s on the last street in town. When you go out the back door, you are in the National Forest. Steps from hiking trails. Deer and elk visit every day. Lots of hummingbirds. We come to Cloudcroft every year. Will reserve the place for next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi T.

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

Everything I Wanted

The home was very clean and had everything we needed. I loved the TV program options and the comfortable living room couches. The bedrooms were comfortable and there were even a few toys for the kids to play with. I loved the outdoor furniture and grill. The house was so inviting, clean, and just perfect for that family vacation. The home was central to town, but it had a backyard forest to take walks in. I can’t wait to go back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Heidi K.

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

Some attention needed

A nicely designed house which is lacking a little TLC. More emphasis is required on cleaning. There were lots of debris under the couch, dirty freezer, dust everywhere-inside and out, old dog poop in the backyard, lights in both bathrooms (we replaced the bulbs) and front porch not working, window wells were covered with dust and dead moths. Both bathroom exhaust fan grills were extremely dirty. The BBQ grill was filthy. We had to scrub the pots before using and the frying pans were so scratched that they were unusable. No soap was supplied at the bathroom sinks or in the shower. A pillow on the couch had food debris. We enjoyed the fresh mountain air and the cool breezes on the front porch along with the brewery nearby, great pizza. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

What a treasure!

We stayed for the full month of July in this beautiful home. The backyard literally butts up to the High Altitude Trail in the forest and you can walk for miles and miles. While in the house, we saw deer and elk and wild horses. Just amazing! Aimee was the perfect host...answering any questions in a very timely manner. The house is fully stocked with towels and paper products and there is no need to bring any seasonings for cooking. It's all there!! I should point out that the fence in the backyard literally comes up to my knees, so my Newfoundland dog could easily step over it if he wanted. Luckily, he's a good boy and he stayed put, But if you have a dog that is a jumper...just know the fence will not keep your dog in or other dogs out. That was literally the only "negative" thing about this home. We spent many hours on the back porch looking out into the forest and enjoying the sounds of nature. You can't go wrong with this home.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark A F.

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

No Hot Water/Poor Communication/Lack of Care From Owners Regarding Problems

*Let's start out with the good.....The house is very nice and was a comfortable place for my family of 5 to hang out. The place was clean and the kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed seeing the deer family walk through the yard each day of our 3 night stay. *Now the bad.....Unfortunately, there was a major problem with the water system in the house, mainly extremely intermittent or NO hot water, and extremely low water pressure. Starting on the first night of our arrival, Thursday, there was no hot water at all in the 2nd bathroom shower, and there was barely enough warm water to fill the sink to wash up instead. A similar problem of lukewarm water/no pressure existed with the kitchen faucet. We sent a text to Ian, one of the the owners, who told us we had to run the water for a while to get hot water but if we still had a problem to let him know in the morning. This did not work, we still had the problem Friday morning, and let him know. He came by, tried the water for himself, told us he'd had renters complain of this before, and that a plumber was trying to fix it. We were not told of this pre-existing problem before our stay. Also, we were under the impression that he was trying to get the problem fixed this same day. He texted a short time later to tell us a part needed to repair it would be coming in on Monday, after we were leaving. That left us with only the master bathroom shower for 5 people. Unfortunately..... this was also a problem. On Friday night, the water in the master shower was alternately scalding hot or cold, with no water pressure. On Saturday evening we came back from a long hot day of hiking in White Sands NP ready for showers. After one shower there was no hot water for the rest of the night. We texted Ian to let him know and ask if he had any suggestions for getting hot water in the morning. He NEVER responded to this text. In fact, we never heard from him, or co-owner Aimee, again. And once again, there was no hot water the next day, Sunday, on the morning of our departure. If we had been staying here for more than 3 nights, or had a child with us, this experience would have been a lot worse. The owners did not offer us any alternatives, solutions, apologies or compensation for this problem. These owners really need to stay in the house for a few days to fully understand and experience the extent of this problem. If you plan to rent this place, you should have the owners guarantee that they have fixed this problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ian’s property was a perfect place to stay in Cloudcroft. We come here every year or so and this is by far our favorite location and favorite property that we’ve stayed in. The first thing that set it apart from other properties was the cleanliness- everything was spic and span for our arrival. We love the location as it backed up to the national forest and we had a hiking trail right out our backyard. We could hike to the Pines Campground area or go towards the OSHA Trail. There was also a very professional disc golf course within walking distance through the forest.At the beginning of the trip, it was just my husband and I and then our grown sons, granddog, and one wife joined us. The house was large enough for the five of us. The kitchen in particular was set up in a great way that there could be many of us cooking and not getting each other‘s way. The master bedroom was perfect- comfy king bed. The 2 other bedrooms were small- one had a queen bed and the other bunk beds (not great for adults). Our granddog immediately loved the house and was super chill and relaxed the whole time. We used the baby gate across the front steps and he was able to go out on the front porch and hang out. Because he is a big dog, we could not let him out in the backyard as the fence is very low. He would’ve chased the many deer and elk that we saw.Only a few recommendations--Bring your own food storage containers-replaced several lightbulbs -more eatting utensils needed
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

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