A Vintage Retreat within earshot of Rio Ruidoso -10 min walk to Midtown Ruidoso.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7121 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Ruidoso, NM

Pillow's Funtrackers3 min drive
Grindstone Lake3 min drive
The Links at Sierra Blanca4 min drive
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Our home was originally built in1940. My husband and I have spent the last few years rebuilding it from the ground up, literally. (mostly my husband.) We wanted to save it! It's a lovely place! An historic house, in a magnificent spot! We are a 10 minute walk from Midtown Ruidoso, with wineries, breweries, live bands and many shops. Game trails surround us, so you can view deer, elk, and the occasional bear walk down to the nearby Rio Ruidoso river for a drink. They walk right past our house! We are close to pretty much anything you can think of. Skiing, just 45 minutes away, in the magical Sierra Blanca Mountains. Fish from a list of nearby lakes and streams. Hiking is endless from contained trails in town, to mountaintop trails deep in the woods. You can even go horseback riding! You will love the view out our front windows and you'll have 3 different patios to choose from, while listening to the burble of the Rio Ruidoso. The beds are comfortable and you'll enjoy central cooling and heating. You will love our place!
If you're ever in Arizona, we have a VRBO place near Flagstaff, in a town called "Parks". Our listing number is 2016190. Look us up.
Disclaimer:
We do not recommend our house for the mobility impaired. The steps are steep and the grounds around the place are uneven. It is not a good match for the mobility impaired. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Veronica

Property manager

Veronica Ott

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children make messes, please clean up after them

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Well behaved dogs are allowed. They are family too

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pillow's Funtrackers and Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center. Ruidoso Winter Park and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

Wingfield Park - 16 min walk
Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 3 min drive
Pillow's Funtrackers - 3 min drive
Grindstone Lake - 3 min drive
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 4 min drive

Getting around

Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Hidden Tap - 2 min drive
Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden - 2 min drive
Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room - 14 min walk

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

8 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

A very nice, comfortable and peaceful cabin. No issues encountered during our stay. The snow during our stay was a nice touch. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

21 December 2023

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

winter Vacation

house was very nice and clean and host was great always communicating, as well as the location it was great and close to downtown and resturants we will be back soon 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa O.

18 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Friendsmas

It was a great experience full of core memories

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

10 December 2023

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

Getaway

This place is exactly what we needed! Great spot, to enjoy your coffee in the morning and hear the water running in the stream!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Double D.

30 November 2023

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

The BEST in Ruidoso

This place is a GEM! So comfortable and relaxing! Great quiet location and the big windows are the best! The hosts are so great to work with. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Veronica Ott

We are a family of 3, who truly enjoy the outdoors! My husband is a newly retired Fire Captain and I am a retired elementary school teacher. We've been together for 37 years and married for 32. My husband loves to hunt, build classic cars and go racing! I generally like to spend the majority of my time outdoors, on the mountain, hiking, foraging for mushrooms, and just being a naturalist. We also love spending as much time as we can with our16 year old daughter! (We wish she felt the same way, though. lol)

Why they chose this property

We bought this property, so we could get out of the Arizona heat during the summer and be closer to family. We decided to make it a vacation rental, so it doesn't get lonely and use the acquired funds to help keep the property up.

What makes this property unique

This place is awesome because it feels like you are in a rural area of the woods, with wildlife all around, yet are only a 10 minute walk from town. We absolutely love it here!