2 Mi to Ruidoso Winter Park | Peaceful Surroundings | Near Lake & Golf Course
Have the New Mexico experience of a lifetime when you stay at this expansive 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental cabin in Alto! The spacious cabin offers plenty of comfortable furnishings, exposed wood-beam ceilings, and tons of mountain-themed décor. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by wildlife and close to outdoor adventure, including hiking and skiing. It’s the perfect spot for groups and families.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeping Arrangements - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed, 1 twin bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed - Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed, 2 twin bunk beds
HOME HIGHLIGHTS - 3/4-Acre property w/ wildlife sightings - Custom-built cabin - Massive furnished deck w/ grill & amazing views - Hot tub - Smart TVs, flat-screen TV (bedroom 1), board games - DVD player & movies (bunk room)
PARKING - Driveway (ample parking) - No parking behind home
-- THE LOCATION --
- 2 miles to Flying J Ranch - 2 miles to Alto Lake and Recreation Area - 12 miles to Inn of the Mountain Gods - 14 miles to Ski Apache - 15 miles to Fort Stanton - 79 miles to Roswell Air Center, 176 miles to Albuquerque International Sunport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 per stay fee (+ fees & taxes). Pets must be declared at the time of booking - The following breeds of dogs are not permitted: Dobermans, Chows, Rottweilers, Akitas, American Staffordshire Terriers (Pit Bulls), attack dogs, and Wolf Hybrids (or any mix thereof) - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The single-story home offers step-free entry. There is 1 step required to access the bunk room - The property does not have central air conditioning, but fans and portable swamp coolers are provided
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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
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
About the area
Alto
Sun Valley, a neighbourhood in Alto, is home to this cabin. 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 Smokey Bear National Monument. Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting nearby.
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
Ruidoso Convention Center - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
Wingfield Park - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Downshift Brewing Company - 13 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min drive
Schlotzsky's - 13 min drive
Zocca Coffee - 8 min drive
Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hot Tub, Deck & Fireplace at Rustic Alto Cabin! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hot Tub, Deck & Fireplace at Rustic Alto Cabin!?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hot Tub, Deck & Fireplace at Rustic Alto Cabin! on 22 October 2026 start from NZ$897, 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 Hot Tub, Deck & Fireplace at Rustic Alto Cabin!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hot Tub, Deck & Fireplace at Rustic Alto Cabin!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hot Tub, Deck & Fireplace at Rustic Alto Cabin!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hot Tub, Deck & Fireplace at Rustic Alto Cabin! located?
Located in Sun Valley, this cabin is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ruidoso Winter Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Eagle Creek Sports Complex. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The local host, Patty, is very responsive and helpful. The home is lovely and full of everything you may need. Walking around the neighborhood, everyone is friendly and says hello. I would absolutely stay here again!
Khia G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Thanks KhiaWe are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We love the neighborhood and the neighbors as well. Hope to have you back soon!
I loved the layout and size of the cabin. Very easy for 2 families with a bunch of kids in the bunk room.
Ashley N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kerri
21 April 2025
Wonderful stay in Alto
Parking was great, hostess was extra friendly, the house was super comfortable and compatible for a large group. The rooms are a nice size, all of them. The bathrooms are a great size. We loved this stay, above every place we have stayed, I would recommend this cabin the most. I hope to book this cabin more than once.
Nice and cozy and inviting. Lots of room. Private. Quick responses from host. Enjoyed our stay!
Laurie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alicia
14 March 2024
Wonderful Retreat
Such a wonderful space, the home is so cozy. Such great energy and welcoming. I had a party of 10 and everyone fit so comfy. So much space and the outside landscape is so healing. We will be back very soon!
Alicia
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jackie
16 August 2024
Family Get Away
The cabin was the perfect size for our family of 9. We had plenty of beds, baths, and eating space. The furniture was comfortable and the back deck was amazing. We saw numerous wildlife, went on lots of outdoor walks, enjoyed the large and nice hot tub, and had a relaxing weekend. The owner was very kind and checked on us after a weather event that took place during our stay.
Jackie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
8/10 Good
Ginger C.
30 August 2014
Deer Country Cabin
We had a lot of fun! The cabin is very nice and pretty! The cabin needs some TLC on small things, (ie shower heads loose, small hole in deck). The grill does not work :(
We would stay again. Would consider renting it for a big family Christmas as it sleeps a lot of people!
Thank you for a wonderful weekend with friends!!! We enjoyed!
Ginger C.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for feedback, we really appreciate your candid feedback. We're sorry about the grill and we have passed the information along to the maintenance team to get it solved as fast as possible. We would love to welcome you and your family at Christmas, please keep us in mind.
We enjoyed our stay. The only thing that would have made it better would be air conditioning. The swamp coolers provided were not enough. Our family is hot natured and the house was hot until about 9 pm.
Dana S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Judy N.
11 September 2015
Nice big cabin
The cabin size and scenery were fabulous. It would have been perfect if they sprayed for spiders as we found a handful indoors. We had to go buy poison to spray during our stay. Another thing they don't stock the house with enough dish soap, toilet paper or trash bags. For as big of a cabin and how many guests it holds they should supply the house with plenty of toiletries. Also clorax spray to clean counter tops in kotchen. Other than that we enjoyed the stay and the company of horses and deers.
Judy N.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for the review! We are sorry to hear about the handful of spiders you found in the home. The cabin is in a woodsy area so there will be spiders, but we have passed along the information that you sprayed for spiders during your stay as that is not the vacationers duty! We have also passed along your feedback on providing more toiletries for guests. We appreciate these helpful suggestions and thank you for your stay with us! -The Evolve Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zuleika
29 March 2024
Excelente hospedaje 👌🏼
Quede muy encantada con el hospedaje, paz y tranquilidad para estar en familia, todo muy limpio y una vista espectacular, la comunicación con los dueños excelente 👌🏼. Volvería de nuevo. Lo Recomiendo
Zuleika
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dusty Blackmon
7 December 2022
The house was great and we really enjoyed our stay.
We had pretty much everything we needed for our Thanksgiving stay for 9 adults and 2 children. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends or anyone else.
Dusty Blackmon
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Silvia
14 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Es un muy buen lugar para descansar, muy tranquilo y con todo lo suficiente para sentirse como en casa. Mi familia quedó muy satisfecha con la estancia. Sin duda volveremos en otro momento.
Silvia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pattie
31 March 2022
Beautiful
Hot tub was perfect, wildlife was fantastic, beds were firm and lots of them, very clean, and the owners were very personable and prompt replying to our messages .
This was the perfect accomodations for our family of 10 to celebrate an early Christmas! We enjoyed the fireplace, back porch and hot tub very much! We saw so many deer! The large bedroom with the 2 sets of bunk beds, queen size bed, and comfy sitting area was great for the kids! Our thanks to the owner for her kind hospitality and great assistance!
Susan L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Todd Henry
1 August 2021
Great
Great place to make memories with large family withpets. Lots of room inside and out to enjoy the cabin and the forest . Second time to stay there.
Great place to make memories with family, second time to stay there, with large family and pets. Spacious inside and especially outside to enjoy the cabin and the forest.
todd h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kindra R.
15 April 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Easter getaway
Communication with property owner was great. She helped us when we got lost at night locating the property. She is super sweet. Our main complaint is the house was dirty. Dog hair all over rugs. Dog urine stains in carpet in master bedroom. Dirty floors and carpet. The rugs in the master bathroom look dirty. The kitchen wasn’t very clean there were crumbs all over floor and the stove top was flithy. The coffee pot still had coffee grounds in it and the carafe was dirty. The laundry detergent in the laundry room cabinet was watered down- so don’t know how clean the towels/sheets are that we are all using. The cleaning company is doing a poor job in between guests. The cabin is a bit outdated and doesn’t have AC which isn’t a problem in the winter months but could be quite warm in spring or summer. At the time of our stay we were told the heater works intermittently and probably needs replacement. There were some space heaters provided. I feel this should have been communicated prior to booking. We paid a number containing 4 digits for a weekend stay and I definitely do not think it’s worth that amount of money especially during the off season. We were told we’d be refunded some money due to the condition of the cabin and that has yet to happen. The back patio/deck is nice. New grill and nice hot tub. We did enjoy sitting out there although it was not very relaxing in the evenings because the property backs up to some other cabins and they were blasting music and yelling all evening. We will not be staying at this property again.
This was such a cute cabin to stay in. The cabin is not too far from local activities, was easy to find and comfortable to stay in. We felt at home the entire time we were there. We had a couple of minor issues but the property contact was super responsive and helpful in a timely fashion
My family and I had a wonderful experience. Patty was very accommodating by letting us check in early and checking out later. The view was amazing and the cabin was equipped with everything we needed.Overall a great place and nice weekend.