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Little Elk Horn on the River - Upper Valley - On the River - Pet Friendly

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a stream.
A natural landscape with a flowing stream, trees, and a wooden fence.
Serene streamside cabin deck with Adirondack chairs framed by towering pines and the gentle sounds of flowing water. Perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
A wooden cabin with a deck, a grill, and a table with chairs.
A log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Red River, NM
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Red River Nature Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Red River Ski Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Angel Fire, NM (AXX)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony

About this property

Little Elk Horn on the River - Upper Valley - On the River - Pet Friendly

Fish out the back door! The river is just steps off the deck and boasts a great fishing spot that has supplied many trout dinners. You can hear the hypnotic sounds of the river flowing to town from all the rooms in the cabin.

Do you want to see some wildlife? Our cabin's tree filled 1/2 acre is frequented by white tail deer, elk, hummingbirds, and several other mountain creatures on a daily basis.

Our remodeled alpine inspired cabin features all high end brand new furnishings throughout. You will enjoy the open floor plan with a designer decorated living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room, breakfast bar, and completely stocked kitchen.

Our riverfront location is a 10 minute drive to downtown Red River and Red River Ski Area. We are conveniently located to many hiking and ATV trails. Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and MiddleFork Trails are just minutes away.

Whether you are hiking, fishing, relaxing or just enjoying the views and cool mountain air our riverside cabin is a must for everyone!
$75 per pet/2 pet max, charged separately by the property management company after booking.
**4WD/Chains are required during winter months.**

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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

Property # 2487996vb
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 in the mountains and on a river. Red River Ski Area and Taos Ski Valley are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda.
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Red River, NM

What's nearby

  • Red River Public Library - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Old Town - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Red River Nature Trail - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Red River Conference Center - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Red River Ski Area - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bearly Awake - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yesterdays Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • The Ski Tip Restaurant
  • ‪Tenderfoot Katie's - ‬77 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Elk Horn on the River - Upper Valley - On the River - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Elk Horn on the River - Upper Valley - On the River - Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Elk Horn on the River - Upper Valley - On the River - Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Elk Horn on the River - Upper Valley - On the River - Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Elk Horn on the River - Upper Valley - On the River - Pet Friendly located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Carson National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Red River Ski Area and Red River Public Library. Little Red School House and Old Town are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carrie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay in Little Elk Horn. There is 9 of us with 6 adults and 3 kids, and this house is perfect. Love the proximity to the river. And we saw a bear this year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was great for my family. I'm glad we had river access and all the creature comforts of living in the city i.e. washer, dryer, hot water, and WiFi. Google maps had the house location pretty accurate, thank goodness cause it can get tricky. We spent most of the time at Red River Town, but when we came back to the cabin, it was enjoyable fishing, relaxing, and watching the kids play. Hope y'all enjoy the cabin as much as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Pretty Red River Cabin

Beautiful setting on River, home felt private with easy drive to town. Nice living area and deck. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carrie g.

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

Great place!!

We had 6 adults and 3 children in our group. The rental was perfect for our group. Loved being right on the river. The property had everything we needed. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tresha M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We did not have a clean house upon arrival, the heat did not work the first night, internet did not work, dryer did not work properly, they provided 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 2 laundry pods for 10 house guests. You are expected to provide all your own amenities, and wash all your own linens, and pay close to 1000 per night and nothing works properly. Their office hours are posted as 7 days a week 8-5, but they close early every day and you never know what that time is. Terrible management company! Cleaning service was horrible! I definitely cleaned it better than I found it!
Mold on the shower floor
Dust and debris on the floor when we arrived.
Burnt residue on the stove
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

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

Amazing location and view!

This cabin sits right on the river! I had everything we needed to stay for a long weekend. The property management team is very friendly and great to work with! We would come back here for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lacie b.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Fine house, but not what I booked

We do a trip to RR every July. This year, I booked in January to have a better selection. We found a property right on the river in Valley of the Pines, which is where the rest of our crew also stays. Two days before the trip, we got notified that we were being moved to a different cabin. The house we booked had a sewer leak, so we had to choose from this home, or another on the other side of town. Now, I know things happen- and I understand that the homeowner was trying to get someone to come fix the issue. My mediocre review is because we were told the new cabin was an “upgrade”, and since they had to move us, they would not charge us any more. This cabin was NOT an upgrade. It was so far from the river and right off the highway- we heard cars, not water. It had more bedrooms, yes, but we didn’t NEED more bedrooms- there were three of us. Additionally, I looked up the cabin to see how much it would be to book, and it was $200 cheaper than the original cabin I booked. So the company lied when they said it was an upgrade. So, we should have been issued a refund, and we should have been offered more options for cabins that would have fit our needs better. As for the cabin itself: It was clean, but there were no panes in two of the windows, and the sliding glass door to the deck had a broken handle that made it hurt your hand to open. It was an okay view, but there is another massive home directly behind it, in between it and the river. Plenty of driveway space for a trailer, though! All in all it was just an okay experience, and we will try to avoid booking with this company next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Perfect riverside cabin

My husband and I had a week long getaway at this idyllic cabin set alongside the roaring river. The private bedrooms are small but very, very comfortable with a large loft and open, vaulted ceilings floor plan. Lots of updates and a fireplace! We stayed there over Memorial Day weekend while Red River hosts a large motorcycle rally. I spent a lot of time out side with our two dogs (pet friendly!) and never heard one bike thanks to the whoosh of the river running at the top of its banks. Loved every minute!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Fall in New Mexico

It was Beautiful! The stream out back was so peaceful! We slept with the window open & it was perfectN!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Great place!

This was a great place to stay while enjoying the area. The property management team was excellent and very helpful. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn H.

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

God’s Beautiful Creation

The property is pristine. Everything was super clean and comfy. The view can’t be beaten! Plenty of towels. The sound of the River rushing out back is heavenly. Don’t hesitate. Book this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debby R.

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

Location location location

The Red River right off your deck is the highlight of this cabin ! All the kids had fun playing in the water didn’t catch any fish in it tho that was disappointing! Had a nice campfire in the fire pit one evening! Cooked a couple of breakfasts but they need new skillets and the toaster doesn’t work right also had to buy mouse traps saw 2 mice while we were there in the kitchen ! Needs a good deep cleaning ,but surface was good ! But yes we would go back and stay again !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Review

Enjoyed our stay immensely. Will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cabin

Renting the property from VRBO was easy. The rental agent was hard to get a hold of when there was issues. I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Very relaxing

We had a very relaxing weekend at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric H.

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

Good

Overall and Privacy: Property was nice overall. We enjoyed the river in front of the cabin. Neighbors up and down river walked up and down the river in front of the property, so there is not much privacy with many people outside. This cabin is in a little subdivision, so there are plenty of houses nearby and lots of private property. You'll need to be wary of the all the all terrain vehicles if you seek walking or hiking. The driveway to the cabin is very steep and weathered. Cleaning: The cabin was picked-up and nicely decorated, but there were a lot of rules for cleaning that we had to do on checkout. We thought the house could use a deep clean with the carpets, doors, and comforters. Finding someone else's hair in your fingers as you snuggle to bed is a little gross in this COVID times. Beds and comfort: The beds were comfortable. The blankets could use washing. There were exterior lights that turned on an off on their own all night long, disturbing sleep. Bring a night mask to block out the bright light because the light cannot be turned off. The heating/cooling system worked well. The high-speed internet made finding information about the area easy. Rules: There was no published information regarding local COVID rules, (i.e, masks and self-quarantine if out-of-state), fishing. There were a lot of rules for how to clean the cabin after leaving. There is no recycling in Red River. Point of Contact: Our point of contact was excellent. She answered all questions very quickly and checked-in to make sure we were doing all right. She helped make the trip better. We will not stay at this property again. It was too much money for what we got.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Beautiful location.

It was right on the river and kids loved playing in the water. The cabin is spacious with plenty of beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph F.

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

Great location!

We loved the location right next to the river. I basically enjoyed our stay! But we did have a couple of major problems. 1) we had a problem with a rodent getting into our food in the pantry, so we had to start all of our food in the microwave, stove or out in the car.2) lost electricity to the laundry, hallway and kitchen, so we had to waste a lot of food, since the refrigerator didn’t work.3) with the loss of electricity, we also lost water pressure and hot water. So we had to bring water from the river to flush toilets. The management helped us by getting us a room in town to shower and also ice and water for the last day or so. We enjoyed our stay, but it would have been better if we didn’t have those obstacles to overcome!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frankie A.

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

Nice cabin for six, driveway is steep, liked the location

good place to stay with family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Family Get Away by the River

Our family has been vacationing in RR for over 30 years. We have always stayed in the beautiful Valley of the Pines. area This was our first stay in Little Elk Horn. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! It is a lovely setting right on the river. Although this cabin sleeps 10 comfortably, the 2 bathrooms are very small and must be shared. That didn't deter us, but needs to be mentioned if you have 10 adults. We enjoyed lots of 4 wheel adventures, championship games of CornHole, drinking wine and fishing on the back deck and even had a BEAR visit our hummingbird feeder several times. It was a fabulous get away from the craziness of the world. We have already booked BIG ELK HORN (which is right next door) for our 2021 family get away! WE LOVE RED RIVER!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

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

Awesome!!!

We love this place! We would definitely rent it again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Red river amazing

Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mahlia Z.

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

Perfect family getaway

We enjoyed our stay and would love to return to this house! The campfire and provided firewood right next to the river was breathtaking!! We even caught several fish right at the back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Nice place, good location

Nice place along the river. Quick 10 min drive into town and just a few min drive from trail heads. Easy check-in/check-out and the property manager, Devin, was responsive. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

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