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"Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore

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A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by tall trees.
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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
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A cozy log cabin interior with a living room, fireplace, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the mountains, this 2-bedroom cabin accommodates 4 guests with 1 bathroom. Enjoy nearby hiking, biking, ice skating, and rock climbing adventures. It is pet-friendly and located in a rural area near shopping, with access to skiing and golf. Explore attractions like the Sacramento Mountains Museum and Trestle Recreation Area.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Place, Cloudcroft Ice Rink
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacramento Mountains Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore

Looking for "Peace and Quiet", escape and unplug at our cabin in the woods. Yards from the Chippeway Trailhead; a charming treehouse nestled in the pines awaits. Enjoy your coffee as you stroll the trail listening to the chipmunks and birds awakening to the morning sun. Abundance of wildlife, sites of red fox, elk, deer. Settle in under the Aspen trees, star gaze the night away, and wake to the forest fresh air. The Chippeway Trailhead #247E has several trails to hike or ATV at your disposal in this private setting. There is forest trail requirements posted for CC allowances. Extra Garage lot has firepit, chairs, outdoor kitchen, canopy, BBQ, for outdoor fun. Located approx. 6 miles from Cloudcroft, off Hwy #130, past Sunspot Hwy, the cabin is equipped with High Speed Wifi, electronic Lock Keypad, security cameras; is within minutes to skiing, more hiking, fishing, hunting, shopping, biking, rock climbing, restaurants, and bars. "Peace & Quiet" features a Living Room with an electric Fireplace, space heaters throughout, fully furnished kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances, one bath with shower, the upstairs loft has a bedroom with a Queen Bed and separate twin beds, all accessed by a ladder stairs, This is not your grandma's cabin, newer, modern, no smells, nice windows to catch the breeze. Tranquility at its best, come explore or chill out, at "Peace & Quiet". Only requirement, you must love the forest. The perfect location to make your family memories! Book today, only good times happening!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A detactable gate for stairwell safety included

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

No Dogs allowed upstairs -- for allergy purposes.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Do Dishes, take trash to town, Dirty Towels in Bathroom floor. Leave Beds unmade if used. Indoor/Outdoor Lights off, Text Host you have departed please.

Follow heat and and faucet instructions in winter on Refrigerator. Lock doors, Leave a review and we will do the same.

Thank you for staying with us and check out our other properties! Happy Hiking

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No shoes in house please, shoe mat provided.

Wash all dishes and remove all trash from property when leaving.

No loud music or partying allowed. Be Fire Wise and Follow all Otero County Fire Restrictions and Laws.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3547300vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Trestle Recreation Area and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails, while Sacramento Mountains Museum and New Mexico Museum of Space History are cultural highlights. The Tunnel Stop and Apache Point Observatory are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

  • Cloudcroft Ice Rink - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Trestle Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 16 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dusty Boots Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountain Barbecue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at "Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore?

As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore on 22 October 2026 start from NZ$534, 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 "Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Peace & Quiet", Nature's Retreat, 50 yds from Trailhead, Wildlife Galore located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Trestle Recreation Area, Cloudcroft Ice Rink and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails. Sacramento Mountains Museum and Cloudcroft Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quiet and cozy weekend getaway with walking distance hiking trails and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful and just as described! Kelly was a great host and communicated throughout the rental process. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely cabin. We really loved the trail that was so close and had a wonderful time exploring the area. We would love to come again to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate it and the review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. Great guest make our hosting easy, thank you. Happy Hiking
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home had everything you needed. Stairs were a bit of a problem for me as I have a shoulder injury. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you Kelly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this cabin. It was very clean with thoughtful touches. We utilized the trail head several times during our stay for some wonderful hiking. It was literally steps from the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you for your great review and we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. It is great for outdoor folks with the trail so close, glad you used it. Guest like you make it easy to do our job. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Happy Hiking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very relaxing with easy access to a nearby trailhead. We loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you for the great review. Guest like you make it easy to host. We look forward to hosting you again. Happy Hiking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded, cozy, utilitarian cabin next to one of the nicest trails, Chippeway, that my wife and I have hiked. Saw a bull elk on the trail. Quiet, comfortable, within easy driving distance to Cloudcroft, which has its own pleasant mountain character. Thanks Kelly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of the close proximity to the Trailhead. Guest like you make it easy to do our job. We look forward to hosting you again real soon. Happy Hiking,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot! Solitude and Scenery!. VERY easy check in and check out. I was checked on more than once to make sure things were smooth. The last morning I saw three elk grazing past the cabin. I could easily recommend this spot to friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and our special spot. We strive to have guest like you that make it easy to host. We look forward until we host you again. Thanks for the kind words Happy Hiking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and decorated beautifully. Very charming stay and we enjoyed it. The host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
thank you for your kind words. Guest like you make hosting an enjoyable experience. We lookq forward to hosting you again. Happy Hiking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thank you for your kind review and we look forward to hosting you again. Happy Hiking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property really is a quiet place, true to its name. The host was very communicative and paid great attention to make the place warm for us. Would definitely book again in the future. Just a heads up, the property is up a pretty decent unpaved grade. Although I was able to make it up in an accord hybrid, all wheel drive and decent ground clearance will make things more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
thank you for the kind review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Happy Hiking
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host went above and beyond. The cabin was so quaint and perfect! We will be coming back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2026
We pride ourselves in offering a great experience, and glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for the great photos and noticing our detail touches that separate us from the rest. Also, remember we offer a discount for repeat customers to our other properties on next visit with reviews. Hope to see you again soon, Happy Trails
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2025
thank you, hope to see you again soon. Great guest, happy to host again. Happy Hiking
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
That place was very cozy very nice. She did an amazing job with a little extra. She left around the place and the top it off. It was literally you go out your door up the steps make a left and there’s your first hike trail. I regret not spending more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review. We welcome you back anytime. It is guest like you that make it all worth it. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. See ya soon, happy Hiking !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful stay for my family. We spent 3 night in this beautiful cabin tucked away in the mountains of Cloudcroft. When we arrived we couldn’t help but notice how clean it was. This was especially refreshing since it is a dog friendly property. The owner was perfectly communicative and not at all intrusive or pushy. We loved the accessibility to a nearby hiking trail as well as a quick drive to the town of Cloudcroft. I highly recommend staying for a little peace & quiet at this amazing spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We love it when guest notice our attention to detail and enjoy the special cabin for it's location and easy access to nature. Guest like you are the delight of the hosting world. Thank you for treating it like your own. We are excited to host you again on your next adventure. Happy hiking to next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Lovely cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again. Best
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay in the mountains

Place is nice a peaceful, had everything we wanted and got to enjoy plenty of wild life!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2025
thank you for the review, we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautifully decorated and clean. My husband and I loved the trail near by and took our dogs on a nice walk there. Definitely need an all wheel drive to access the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again soon at one of our many properties. Until then, Happy Hiking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely worth the money. Cabin is pretty private and everything is very clean. Its small but that adds to the charm and coziness. Kelly is a terrific host; very very respectful and very easy to contact if something happens. I would happily book this location from her or any other location she has!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words and great review. We appreciate great guest like you that make the experience all so pleasant. We appreciate all your little details being noticed and guests that know the efforts involved. We hope to see you again soon until then Happy Hiking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing stay! So Quiet and Peaceful !!!!Kelly was very attentive on responses We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
Thank you for the great review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again real soon. Happy Trails.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New year’s getaway

Had a wonderful stay at this location very pleasant area and cabin with great trails near by would definitely book again in the near future
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again real soon. Best, Kelly
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property

This was our second visit to this property and it lives up the the name of Peace and Quiet. It's a great cabin in a very quiet location with lots of access to nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
thank you for your kinds words and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for peace & quiet and that's exactly what we found. We also enjoyed the nearby trail and the opportunity to commune with nature. The description of Peace & Quiet is very accurate and we had everything we needed for an extended stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return visit soon at one of our properties in the area. Best Travels
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice. It had everything we needed for a getaway. We will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you Paula, glad you enjoyed your time. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Happy Hiking, Kelly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The cabin and location did not disappoint. Great location for hikes, wildlife and close to food/shops. We even requested an additional night, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2025
Thank you for the kind words and we look forward to hosting you again. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate taking such good care of our cabin. Happy Hiking, Peace & Quiet

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Foster

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I have lived in Ruidoso, NM for forty plus years and been visiting to Cloudcroft forever. Finally, my dreams have come true to have a place to escape the busy tourist life of Ruidoso and getaway to the peace and quiet of Cloudcroft., hence the name. Just forty miles from Ruidoso, it is a great escape for us and hope it is for you also. We can't always be there with our busy lives, so we want others to experience this unique property. We love the great outdoors and New Mexico, so hiking, dirt biking, 4 wheelin, and grillin are our favs and this spot captures the outdoors with a convenience that can't be matched. Reading a book to the rain on the metal roof, is the best relax, promise. We like adding a special touch to our properties and try to think of all the things you might need for that picture perfect vacation. Ask about our other places coming online soon. Please remember to pack it in, pack it out while in our gorgeous state.
Cash, the trail dog and I, hope to see on the trail real soon....

Why they chose this property

We wanted secluded, near the forest with trail access but easy access to Hwy and Cloudcroft close by. Tons of trees, (friendly neighborhood when we see them), shed for storage and parking, cabin is the cutest and perfect size. You feel like you are in a treehouse and/or camping but modern conveniences like plumbing.

What makes this property unique

50 Yards to the Trailhead, numerous trails to conquer, parking for your ATVs, trailers, newer cabin, built in 2013 so super clean. Abundance of wildlife close to the cabin yard, elk, deer, red fox sightings noted. Great spot to animal watch, watering hole near by.

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