This luxury mountain home is being offered for rent on VRBO for the very first time! The chateau was recently renovated with custom designs and quality touches throughout the home. Only 13 minutes from downtown Cloudcroft, with absolutely stunning back porch VIEWS, the ability to sleep 15 PEOPLE in beds, a high-end KITCHEN, a first-class MOVIE THEATER set-up and a vintage ARCADE room...the Elk Chateau was designed to be a step above anything else in the area.
🐻Sleep 15 in beds. We allow up to 18 in the home (3 can sleep on couches or bring an air mattress!) 🐻Stunning views into the Russian Canyon from the back porch 🐻77" LG OLED TV w/5.1 SONOS Surround Sound in the basement 🐻ARCADE Room w/basketball, Ms. PAC-MAN, Mortal Kombat, and TMNT 🐻Pit Boss Pro 1600 Elite Pellet Grill on the back porch 🐻Real wood burning stove inside for those cool nights 🐻Coffee grinder & top-level Cuisinart Drip Machine w/local coffee provided! 🐻3x Bedrooms w/ King Beds: 1 on main level, 1 on 2nd floor, 1 in basement. 2 have ensuite bathrooms. 🐻1x Bunk room in the basement (sleeps 6 in Twins) w/ensuite bathroom 🐻1x Twin over Full Bunk on 2nd floor 🐻Incredible LOFT area w/foosball, reading couch, card/game table + tons of board games 🐻Fully Stocked Kitchen with absolutely everything you will need 🐻High Speed (1 Gig!) Internet 🐻On 4 acres with barely a neighbor in sight 🐻Daily visits from MULE DEER, ELK, RACOONS, and SQUIRRELS 🐻Custom woodwork and unique features EVERYWHERE 🐻Bar in the basement with mini-fridge & sink 🐻Perfect Location...only 13 min to downtown Cloudcroft but PERFECTLY PEACEFUL 🐻3,950 sq ft 🐻Washer & Dryer 🐻Whole home WATER FILTRATION system w/softener and INSTANT HOT WATER HEATER 🐻Memory Foam mattresses on both King Beds 🐻The thickest, softest carpet you have ever felt on the top & bottom floors (seriously)
Let the kids enjoy the huge basement with 12' ceilings, a custom fit leather couch, beanbag chairs and stream a movie on the 77" TV while the adults sit on the back porch in one of our brand new Adirondack or rocking chairs...soaking in the cool mountain air. It's truly difficult to describe the magic of the Elk Chateau unless you experience it on your own!
In the basement we also added a brand new SONOS SURROUND SOUND system for the ultimate movie watching experience. You can easily fit your entire group on our custom leather couch with plenty of space on the floor for sleeping bags, beanbag chairs, etc! Next to the movie room we have an ARCADE ROOM w/basketball, MS PAC-MAN, MORTAL KOMBAT and even the new TMNT ARCADE Game!
Upstairs, the LOFT is one of the nicest spaces in the whole home! It has a reading couch, a brand new FOOSBALL Table, and a foldable card table w/4 chairs for putting together puzzles or playing games. Both bedrooms upstairs are HUGE with plenty of space to play, read, or just enjoy some story telling.
All of our Bedrooms have new pillows and luxurious sheets...we skimped on nothing! Our towels are high-end Turkish Cotton that are thick and SOFT.
Our kitchen is FULLY STOCKED with everything from wine glasses to waffle makers and everything in between! We love preparing food in our family and wanted to ensure our guests had every available opportunity to make world class meals in our kitchen!
The Elk Chateau sits in the Waterfall neighborhood just 13 minutes from downtown Cloudcroft. Our driveway was recently redone so most normal vehicles (not a Corvette!) will make it in just fine in the summer months. Like nearly all mountain homes in the area, you will need 4WD and snow tires when the snow starts to fall!
What makes staying with us different? You will be interacting DIRECTLY WITH US during your entire stay. We are not a large property management company. We are a family dedicated to providing you with unmatched customer service! Any and all questions or issues that arrive, we will PERSONALLY HANDLE for you.
Can’t figure out how something works? We will PERSONALLY work through it together!
**IMPORTANT NOTES** - Our driveway is gravel, not paved. - There is a sharp 180 degree turn to enter the driveway above the home. If you have a large wheelbase vehicle (Full Size Truck or SUV), you will likely need to make a multi-point turn to complete it. It can be intimidating if you aren't familiar with mountain driving. - NO TRAILERS of any kind are allowed on the property due to the sharp turn at the top of the driveway. Trailers also risk damaging our storm weather culvert at the top which is needed to keep the driveway safe.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Basement - Bedroom #5: King Bed w/ensuite tub/shower combo Bedroom #6: 6 x Twin Bunks w/ensuite tub/shower combo 1st Floor (Entryway) - Bedroom #1: King Bed w/ensuite shower and separate tub 2nd Floor - Bedroom #2: King Bed w/shared bathroom with tub/shower combo Bedroom #3: Twin over Full Bunk w/shared bathroom with tub/shower combo
Our OPEN CONCEPT plan is perfect for enjoying each other’s company while sitting next to the fireplace, cooking up a meal in our FULLY STOCKED kitchen, or just sharing in life's moments sitting up at the kitchen bar!
NO SMOKING or VAPING at the home!
EXTRA ITEMS High Chair, Pack-N-Play, and kids’ place settings provided
ENTRY: No HASSLE CHECK-IN** Go straight from your home to the cabin! Check in: 4 PM Check out: 10 AM Unfortunately, no late check-out or early check-in to allow enough time to clean.
_____________________________________________________________________________ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 1. What Linens are included? – We provide linens for beds, bath towels, hand towels, makeup towels, and wash cloths.
2. What household supplies are provided? – We provide you with one set of travel size shampoo/conditioner and body wash per full bathroom. Toilet paper and hand soap are also provided. Additionally, we’ll also provide you with paper towels, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, trash bags, and laundry pods. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase additional items when the initial supply runs out.
3. What does the kitchen include? –The kitchen is stocked with everything you would expect in a normal kitchen plus a toaster, waffle maker, crock-pot, blender, various size pots & pans, a teapot, and a regular coffee pot. We provide a starter bag of coffee from the local coffee shop. BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE if you want more than the starter bag!
4. Do you provide any baby items? –We provide a high chair, Pack-N-Play, and kids place settings.
5. Do you provide a grill? – Yes. There is a pellet grill outside. BRING YOUR OWN PELLETS!
6. Do you provide fire wood? – Not really. We had too many issues with guests injuring themselves with the ax and chopping down trees on the property. We do, however, have some firewood stacked in our shed that you are welcome too (but we can't provide the ax for liability purposes!). You are also more than welcome to bring your own firewood or buy some downtown!
7. What time is check-in and check-out? – You may check in any time after 4:00 PM and you must checkout prior to 10:00 AM on the day of your departure.
8. Is this cabin secluded? – Mostly yes. You will not have neighbors on top of you right next door, but you may be able to see 1 or 2 other homes through the trees.
9. What TV package / channels do you provide? – We provide a Smart TV w/high speed internet. No cable package.
10. What type of internet to you provide? – We provide unlimited high speed internet with Wi-Fi.
11. How many parking spaces are there? - We have parking in front of the cabin for 2 vehicles. There is additional parking at the top of the circular driveway for another 3 vehicles.
12. How is cell phone service? – Terrible! :) You will unlikely have any cell service in the area. You can make calls with your phone using our high speed Wi-Fi inside the home.
13. Are there animals in the area? - Yes! We get nearly daily visits from all sorts of animals...mostly deer, elk, squirrels, birds, etc. We have not personally seen any bear or bobcats at the property, but they are around the mountain.
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No Smoking or Vaping in or around the property. Any cigarette odor or butts found around the property will incur an additional $500 cleaning fee.
Do NOT chop down any trees on the property. Anyone seen on video cutting down trees will incur a $500 charge to replace the tree.
All guests are required to sign the online rental agreement within 48 hours of booking.
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cloudcroft
Located in Cloudcroft, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sacramento Mountains Museum and Old Apple Barn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop. Travelling with kids? Consider National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Sacramento Mountains Museum - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Trestle Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Sacramento Peak Observatory - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Cloudcroft Brewing Company - 20 min drive
Dusty Boots Cafe - 21 min drive
Mad Jack's Mountain Barbecue - 19 min drive
Texas Pit BBQ - 19 min drive
Black Bear Coffee Shop - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Elk Chateau | Luxury Cloudcroft Cabin w/Theater 🎬 Arcade & Stunning Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at The Elk Chateau | Luxury Cloudcroft Cabin w/Theater 🎬 Arcade & Stunning Views?
As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elk Chateau | Luxury Cloudcroft Cabin w/Theater 🎬 Arcade & Stunning Views on 25 August 2026 start from NZ$926, 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 Elk Chateau | Luxury Cloudcroft Cabin w/Theater 🎬 Arcade & Stunning Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Elk Chateau | Luxury Cloudcroft Cabin w/Theater 🎬 Arcade & Stunning Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Elk Chateau | Luxury Cloudcroft Cabin w/Theater 🎬 Arcade & Stunning Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Elk Chateau | Luxury Cloudcroft Cabin w/Theater 🎬 Arcade & Stunning Views located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Trestle Recreation Area, Sacramento Peak Observatory and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails. Sacramento Mountains Museum and Cloudcroft Ice Rink are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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We certainly enjoyed having our family vacation together here. The Elk Chateau was very roomy and we enjoyed every amenity it had to offer. When they say the driveway is steep, they aren't kidding, but since the weather was good, all the vehicles made it okay. We'll be prepared next time, if we are able to return. Thanks again to the hosts.
The best place we have ever stayed at. Everyone had plenty personal space, comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms, a space kitchen. Everything was spacious and beautiful inside and out. Great hosts!! Thank you so much!
This cabin exceeded our expectations by far. It had everything you need, plus more. We'll definitely book this place in the future. It was a wonderful weekend getaway in this winter wonderland 💜
It really was an incredible stay! The beautiful “Elk Chateau” was everything it stated and much more. Beautiful location and fabulous home with everything we needed to make our family trip memorable.
Johnny and Ashley were wonderful hosts! Great communication and they strived to make our stay
as pleasurable as possible. Thank you so much!
Loved our stay at Elk Chateau. Beautifully furnished and immaculately maintained and cleaned. Stayed with our family of 12 and there was plenty of room for all of us to be comfortable. We were able to see several large Bull Elk from the deck. We would all love to visit again!
We were in the area for a family wedding. This house was perfect for my siblings and their families to all have space to relax and enjoy the weekend together. The house was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and the games kept all the kids entertained. I would not hesitate to stay here again when we are in the area.
Absolutely wonderful and spacious cabin for my family of five! This was my first trip back to Cloudcroft after about 20 years, and the first time bringing my teenage kids. This cabin brought back many of the memories I made as a kid visiting Cloudcroft, and those memories have now been passed down to my kids thanks to our magnificent stay at the Elk Chateau!
Great place for my family. My grandkids loved the basement with the Home Theater and the arcade games. The adults loved the deck with the view. We all loved the kitchen with the big table looking out plus the outdoor table for our lunchtime meals.
This place was amazing. We needed lodging for our daughter's wedding that was being held in a meadow in a canyon over. The owner was very accommodating. Wish we had more time to hang out at this cabin. Thanks for everything!
Had a great long weekend. 3 couples. Was great to have 3 king beds, each with own bathroom. Great views off back decks. Everything was as advertised. Highly recommend.
We all really enjoyed our stay. It was clean, beautiful
and up to date.
The kids loved the out door area and the arcades. The adults enjoyed the large back porch with a great view and top of the line grill. We loved the kitchen and living room as well.
We've been in several rentals in the area over the years and this is our favorite by far.
Thanks.
What an Amazing place to stay! Beautiful veiw from the upperdeck. Plenty of rooms and beds for family and friends.Table big enough for the whole family to enjoy meals or game nite. Loved the instant hot water after a day of playing in the snow. Ez check in and great communication. We definitely will be back next year! Thanks again
Cabin is beautiful and great for family getaways! Everyone had a blast in the arcade room! We enjoyed watching movies in the entertainment room. Cabin is perfect for large groups and won't feel crowded. Owners are amazing and very attentive with any questions or concerns. Lovely scenery and about a mile away from a beautiful waterfall. Will definitely be returning to this cabin! :)
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Great place for big families! Big family kitchen, up to 6 people able to cook at the same time. Nice and clean rooms. Great water pressure and hot water. You will love the views! Will definitely book for another time.
Luz P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
david
22 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hi, I’m Johnny, and together with my amazing assistant Jessie, we host a small collection of luxury vacation homes — just four in total!
We’re not a big management company. When you stay with us, you’re cared for by real people who genuinely love hospitality. Jessie is one of the most responsive and guest-focused people you’ll ever meet, and we take pride in making sure your stay feels effortless from booking to checkout.
Our mission is simple: to create spaces where families and friends can make lifelong memories. We’re constantly improving — adding new features, upgrading appliances, and finding ways to make each home even better month after month.
We don’t believe in nickel-and-diming our guests. We believe in serving you well and giving you an experience that’s truly first-class every time.
Why they chose this property
The Elk Château isn’t just a cabin — it’s an experience. Set on 4 private acres surrounded by forest and wildlife, it offers room for the whole family (sleeps 15 in beds) plus unforgettable extras: a 77” theater, vintage arcade, loft lounge, and daily visits from deer and elk. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows under the stars or watching a movie by the fire, this is where lifelong memories are made — a true mountain lodge that feels like home.
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests