Cabin

Mountain Zen

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A hot tub surrounded by trees, with a wooden deck and a metal railing.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A cabin with a wooden exterior, a porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a living area with a sofa and TV.
A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated spa pool, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Alto

Located in Alto, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Eagle Creek Sports Complex. Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, rock climbing and cycling nearby.
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Map
Alto, NM

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 17 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casitas Café - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Zen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Zen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Zen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Zen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Zen located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ruidoso Winter Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Eagle Creek Sports Complex. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center 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. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay in the beautiful mountains

Very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great time

Such a great place and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2024
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. Claire/Cozy Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, it was a great stay! House was exactly what we pictured with lots of privacy. Plenty of amenities throughout the house to make it a quiet and pleasant stay! Would definitely book again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled to hear that the house provided the privacy and peace you were looking for. It’s always our goal to ensure the amenities make our guests feel right at home. We would love to host you again whenever you’re back in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas trip

Loved the house. Perfect for what we needed for a small getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

One restroom was out of commission. This is a great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

Very nice cabin. Hot tub was nice and the cabin felt homey while still being plenty spacious. The hammock chairs on the back porch where a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for choosing Cozy Cabins for you stay in Ruidoso NM! Let us know the next time you book that you're a return guest and get a 10% discount.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great long weekend getaway.

Love the location and the amenities. Hot tub was perfect. Neighborhood is clean and safe. Beautiful natural surroundings. Will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Getaway

Great weekend getaway. Quiet and peaceful location close to everything. Hot tub was fabulous but code in welcome book needs updated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

Well equipped and reasonably secluded. Window AC unit was welcome due to a hot spell... although a bit noisy. Hot tub under the stars was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tidy and Private

Cute cabin with lots of privacy. Comes with all the basics.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace & Tranquility

Wonderful property with great views and plenty of privacy. The cabin was great for our group of 2 couples, with the bedrooms having their own bathrooms and being on separate sides of the cabin. It was amazing to be able to use the hot tub and look at the stars. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2024
Michael, Thank you for your positive review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We agree, the hot tub makes a perfect star gazing spot. Please come visit us again soon. Cozy Cabins Ruidoso Jennifer
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Alto Cabin

We love this property. It was super cute. The manager worked with us on the dates which was really nice. The only problem that we had was the washer and dryer didn’t work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Regenerative Ski Trip

Mountain Zen served as a fantastic base camp for our winter adventure around Ruidoso, Alto, and Ski Apache. Washer/Dryer meant that we could pack lighter. Solid kitchen and grill meant meals together at 'home.' Hot tub offered a therapeutic way to unwind together. Solid experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2024
Hi Fredrick, Thank you for taking time to provide a rating. Your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain an excellent standard of service to our customers. Beat regards, Claire/Cozy Cabins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getting away from Texas heat

My husband and I came up to the area for the weekend to celebrate my birthday and to get away from the Texas heat. We had a very nice time. The rental was very clean and had the privacy we were looking for, the hot tub was so very relaxing and I love the way they had it set up so you felt at peace and not worried if your were being watched. The cabin was very clean, cozy and peaceful. The back porch had plenty of places to sit if you were lookin to watch the wildlife, read a book, watch the sun reflect off the amazing mountain. Loved all the giant boulders they really are beautiful but they made the scenery unique and enjoyable. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Heavily smoked (cigarettes) in house that was not mentioned in the listing. I could not sleep in the master bedroom due to the odor. Air fresheners would help. Other than that, the house and area was nice. Communication with the host was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Thank you for the constructive input. We appreciate your insight to your stay at the property. We did set up our ozone machine to eliminate any cigarette odor that may have lingered in the cabin. All our properties our non smoking properties so this is very important to make sure the odor is removed. Please keep in mind we are happy to help with this type of matter during your stay as well. Angie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice views and we really enjoyed the porch swings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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