The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm
The Apple Tree: A Riverfront Retreat
Nestled along the tranquil banks of the Rio Ruidoso, The Apple Tree cabin offers a true escape into nature's embrace. Located just minutes from Midtown, this authentic cabin is surrounded by the crisp mountain air, lush forest, and abundant wildlife, making it the perfect setting for relaxation and inspiration.
Step onto the elevated porch/deck and take in the stunning views of the gently flowing river below. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee in an easy chair, skipping stones along the riverbank, or simply soaking in the soothing sounds of rustling waters, the ambiance of The Apple Tree promises peace and serenity.
Inside, the cabin immerses you in the mountain way of living with rustic charm. Unwind by the cozy woodstove while admiring the natural beauty of the hardwood floors and warm wood finishes. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up a feast, whether you're preparing a simple meal or a grand spread.
The master bedroom features a luxurious king bed and a spacious bathroom with a tub/shower combo, providing the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. A hall bedroom with a queen bed is conveniently located near the half bath, while the guest room boasts a king bed and its own en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. French doors from the guest room open up to the porch, inviting you to step outside and take in the mountain air.
For added convenience, The Apple Tree also includes a utility room with a washer and dryer, making it easy to refresh your wardrobe during your stay. And with central air-conditioning, your comfort is ensured no matter the season.
The Apple Tree cabin is more than just a place to stay—it's a place to make memories that will last a lifetime, offering the perfect balance of seclusion, nature, and all the comforts of home.
Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!
Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam): Bonito Lake 15.9 miles; 33 minute drive Grindstone Lake 1.9 miles; 7 minute drive Inn of the Mountain Gods 5.3 miles; 13 minute drive Midtown Shopping District 1.8 miles; 6 minute drive Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 6.4 miles; 17 minute drive Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.6 miles; 40 minute drive Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 7.1 miles; 15 minute drive
Bedding: 2 King, 1 Queen
Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood burning fireplaces.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Ruidoso
Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pillow's Funtrackers and Free Spirits at Noisy Water. Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Grindstone Lake - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Pillow's Funtrackers - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Downshift Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Schlotzsky's - 2 min drive
Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm?
As of 1 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm on 19 August 2026 start from NZ$259, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Grindstone Lake, Wingfield Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Pillow's Funtrackers and The Links at Sierra Blanca 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.
The cabin was excellent. It was clean and spacious- perfect for our family. The outside deck and views were the highlight of the cabin. We, unfortunately, got caught in the floods while there. Hummingbird cabins was very helpful in working things out with us since we had to cut our trip short. Would definitely stay here again!
Hope the cabin survived the fire. Great location and very comfortable. Would stay here again!
Keith C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Hello Keith,
Thank you for staying with Hummingbird Cabins! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at the property, in our beautiful mountain town! We hope to see you again in the future! 😊
The Hummingbird Cabins Team
Our family enjoyed this rustic cabin in Ruidoso. The cabin had a perfect outside space to hang out as well as a large living room. The kitchen had everything we needed for home meals! We had a great time sightseeing and hiking around Southeast New Mexico! Thanks!
Patio area was perfection listening to the babbling brook and watching wildlife. Ate, played card games and made memories! Inside cabin was quaint and comfortable. Loved our stay and we will be back!
Right by the soothing sounds of the stream, this cabin was perfect for our family of 5. With being busy all day enjoying Ruidoso and surrounding places it was nice to come back to a cozy cabin.
Ricardo R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Florence K.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
enjoyed
need more cushions for us older people, outside chairs, very uncomfortable. The cabin accommodates 6 but only has 4 kitchen,& patio table chairs.
We enjoyed a quiet time for our family. We joined our son who is in the Army with his fiance and her son for a time of rest and to get to know each other. The cabin was clean and had plenty of character. The location was just what we needed to get away and get time for our family.
Beautiful cabin in good location. Living room was so comfortable & spacious. Kitchen was very nice. Only complaint the third bedroom bed was terrible- needs new mattress and it squeaks horribly when you move. Otherwise a wonderful stay. Deck was perfect for relaxing.
We had a much needed, relaxing break from the Texas heat. The cabin is very rustic but cozy and fairly clean. Kitchen had everything we needed and was very nice. The best thing was the deck overlooking the river. It enhanced our stay and was just what we were hoping for!
I’ve stayed there before and house was much cleaner this time. Appreciated the new towels. There was an odor coming from master bedroom closet. Worse on day it rained. Smelled pot or skunk. I’ll stay again. Can’t beat the location; deck and river was awesome.
Amazing home to borrow for a week. Quiet, clean and peaceful neighborhood about 5 minutes to downtown Ruidoso. My favorite area of house was the deck/patio…wish I could’ve opened the door to the deck from bedroom and enjoy a book in bed but it appears to be shut permanently? They were sweet enough to have some complementary coffee! I definitely recommend staying.
Oh my gosh. We had the best time ever. Me and my husband, my brother and his wife and my big sister and her husband ( the gang ) We are the old people lol. Anyways we so enjoyed our stay. The cabin was beautiful! I especially loved the porch and sitting outside every morning drinking my coffee, listening to the creek running and having my morning talk with God. It was so peaceful out there. The cabin was beautiful and had all the comforts of home. Beds were very comfortable as well. We will definitely come back hopefully same time next year.
The property is beautiful. The doors on the back bedroom that go out onto the deck do not latch or lock. They kepted coming open. You could just push on the doors and they opened.
Jo Beth K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
Thank you for your review and feedback! We're so glad you found the property beautiful. We apologize for the issue with the back bedroom doors, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll have our team look into it to ensure it’s fixed for future guests. We hope to host you again soon!
Hummingbird Cabins offers quality vacation rental cabins, homes, and property management services in Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Ruidoso is a beautiful mountain village in Southeastern New Mexico. Although the activities may seem endless year around, our visitors report their favorite activity to be relaxing while enjoying our cool pines and beautiful mountain views. Ruidoso is famous the world over for being the home of the richest quarter horse race; The All American Futurity. Live racing occurs each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Wintertime activities includes Ski Apache which is the Southernmost ski resort providing the warmest weather skiing and snowboarding to be found. Hummingbird Cabins is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of personal care and service. We are at your service and welcome you to our mountain paradise.
Please read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy as well as our inhouse policies and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outline our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
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