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RIVER IN YOUR FRONT YARD!/Suspended Fireplace/Perfect for Families & Groups/PETS

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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The Tipi is set in a valley, surrounded by breathtaking mountains! Welcome!
An incredible getaway! (please provide your own firewood for outside firepit)
The large dining table seats 8-10. The suspended fireplace will keep you toasty!
Our cabin has a wonderful open concept!
Play games together at the large table with easy access to the kitchen!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Taos Ski Valley
  • Place, Old Town
  • Place, Red River Ski Area
  • Airport, Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

RIVER IN YOUR FRONT YARD!/Suspended Fireplace/Perfect for Families & Groups/PETS

Got cabin fever? Come to the mountains of the Red River upper valley, on the river, 8 minutes from town!

This fun, A-frame, knotty pine cabin is a “home of your own” on a little over half an acre of land bordering the Red River. It is located five miles from the town of Red River and is close to dramatic hikes, skiing, snow-boarding, and fabulous trout fishing IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD! This large, three-story cabin is stylistically outfitted. It has two large master bedrooms on the second floor, one with a king bed and the other with a queen. Both masters offer balconies which open up to gorgeous views of the mountains or river. There is a large sleeping loft on the third floor with high ceilings, a third balcony, great light, a futon, two twin beds and one queen bed.

The downstairs open concept, gathering area surrounds a tremendous, one-of-a-kind floating gas-log fireplace, perfect for warming up in the winter or on a cool summer night. The reading room also functions as an extra sleeping area with a sofa bed. There is a 2nd sleeper sofa in the living room. The large kitchen is well stocked with dishes, utensils, and appliances. The large dining table accommodates 8-10 people. There are 2 stools at the kitchen bar as well. The over-sized, sunken tub in the downstairs bath is perfect for relaxing muscles after hiking the mountains or a day on the slopes.

You’ll ascend to the bedrooms on the large, metal spiral staircase standing in the center of the cabin. Please watch your young kiddos as they climb the stairs. There are 18” gaps between each vertical bar on that staircase. Concerned guests are welcome to bring baby gates to block the 3 entrances to the stairs on the different levels.

All towels the bathrooms and and bedding for the comfy beds are provided. You’ll enjoy free WIFI at the cabin, as well at many of the shops and restaurants in town. We have satellite TVs, but the house is more about old fashioned fun with playing cards, over 30 board games, and plenty of movies. There is an outdoor fire pit, charcoal grill, picnic area, and plenty of night sky for star gazing. You can nap, hike, watch the hummingbirds, and just relax. The community center in town has free daily activities in summer, lots of fun for the entire family. The towns of Angel Fire, Taos, and Eagle Nest are no more than 30-60 minutes away.

If you're interested in skiing, here are the drive times to each of the resorts:

Red River Ski Valley: 13 mins
Angel Fire Ski Valley: 47 mins
Taos Ski Valley: 1 hour and 10 mins

When approaching the cabin, you will see majestic Wheeler Peak, rising 13,000 feet in front of you. The drive descends to the cabin which is situated by the river and nestled among the trees. You will love the privacy and quiet. During the winter, you will want to park at the top of the drive or bring an AWD or 4WD vehicle to park next to the cabin. The drive is always plowed during the winter.


Our cancelation policy is as follows:
Travelers who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid. If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they'll get back 50%. Otherwise, they won't get a refund.

This cabin and it’s fun and peaceful surroundings will help you and your family and friends create memories for years to come. We can’t wait for you to enjoy it!

Please note, DO NOT rely on the info given in the VRBO app. It is out of date and will not be updated. Updated info is on this site and on the short term rental agreement/house rules, signed upon booking. Thanks!

P.S. If you're bringing a large group to Red River, check out our additional property, #7394549, "Birch Valley", which sleeps 12 people, and it's walking distance from "The Texas Tipi"!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Vertical bars on spiral staircase are 18" apart
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
CHECK WITH OWNER FOR COST & EVENT APPROVAL!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
See requirements in short-term rental agreement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outside.
When booking, you are agreeing to our FULL list of house rules and short term rental agreement

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: CHECK WITH OWNER FOR COST & EVENT APPROVAL!
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Red River

Located in Red River, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Little Red School House and Enchanted Circle Gateway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lost Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
Red River, NM

What's nearby

  • Lost Lake - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Old Town - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Red River Community House - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Red River Nature Trail - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Red River Ski Area - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yesterdays Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bearly Awake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bull O The Woods Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bavarian - ‬81 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RIVER IN YOUR FRONT YARD!/Suspended Fireplace/Perfect for Families & Groups/PETS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at RIVER IN YOUR FRONT YARD!/Suspended Fireplace/Perfect for Families & Groups/PETS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RIVER IN YOUR FRONT YARD!/Suspended Fireplace/Perfect for Families & Groups/PETS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RIVER IN YOUR FRONT YARD!/Suspended Fireplace/Perfect for Families & Groups/PETS located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Carson National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lost Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Red River Public Library and Little Red School House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVE staying at the Texas Tipi! This was our second labor day weekend there and wish we could've stayed longer. The house is so comfortable, cozy living room with fireplace and board games, river in the backyard with fire ring. It's the best place for a getaway! The host is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Good River spot

Great place to stay with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Great spot!

As advertised! Awesome little river. Only 10 minutes to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy d.

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

Beautiful cabin and river in front

The cabin was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacy P., Odessa, TX USA

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

Perfect Mountain Stay

We skied, we cooked, we sledded... had a wonderful stay in this cool home! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Great secluded cabin

Everything about the stay was excellent! I do wish check out would have been a bit later so we would have had a little more time before we had to leave but otherwise a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

T H.

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

Wonderful getaway

Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresia C.

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

Wonderful Stay

Was very pleased with everything. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis E.

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

Amazing place!

So relaxing. Went up for my Dad's 70th birthday party and had a blast. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE K.

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

Peaceful

Peaceful by the river and quick to get to town
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff h.

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

Was extremely joy able few days

Would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda R.

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

Excellent stay!

Great location, beautiful view, nice and comfy. Not too far from actual town. Everything was great. Manager was always available. We will go back for sure 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

Amazing property

If you’re looking for a quiet place to stay next to the water, this is the place for you. The property was clean, had all amenities we needed, comfortable beds, and privacy. The property manager was always available and quick to respond. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Family time

Our family came for a quiet getaway & Texas Tipi was amazing! We slept with the door open & the creeks were beautiful sounding! Thank you Texas Tipi!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Incredible location!

We rented the cabin for a week for our family of ten. It was exactly as described. Spacious interior, beautiful yard including the fire pit, riverfront, and privacy. Would recommend 10/10! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron S.

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

Great Place & Great Area

We really enjoyed our 3 days here. We totalled 9 adults and felt we had plenty of room in the common space, bedrooms, kitchen, etc. The check in and communication with the host was very easy. Those of us with AWD and/or snow tires made it down/up the driveway (February stay), otherwise we just left cars up top and walked the short ways down.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

Cute cabin and beautiful property!

This cabin was a huge hit with our 2 families of 8! It was cozy and had everything we needed! Our kids especially loved bunking on the top floor! It was perfect for them. Lisa was the best to work with and super sweet We had a wonderful time there and lots of laughs and memories were made! Thanks again to Lisa for helping make our stay comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D., Longmont

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

Great cabin along the river

This cabin is fantastic! Right along the river with trees and views. The owner is very nice and communicating with her was easy. The cabin had the basics in the kitchen, but if you cook, you likely need to bring your own staples. The gas fireplace is a very cool feature of the property, and you will love all of the decks to help soak in your peaceful stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Would live here if I could!

We rented this property along with the modern cabin near by (same lovely owner) for a very small wedding with a very reasonable event fee. A creek runs behind this property and there is a lovely grass area next to it where you can just sit and listen to nature - this is where we had our ceremony. The fireplace in the a-frame looked so amazing we swore to return in the winter when it’s fireplace weather! So worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James H., GARDEN CITY

Motorcycles

Only bad thing was the driveway. Not good for motorcycles at all
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

cheryl c., Amarillo TX

PERFECT LOCATION!!

Our family of 7 recently stayed at the Tipi for the second time. It is a perfect location - away from town, but still close enough if you forget something at Der Markt. The river is literally right out the front door where my son-in-law caught trout. The kitchen is nicely stocked with clean pans and dishes. The rooms are spacious and the gathering area is big enough for all to hang out for games, eating and having fun. Unfortunately, due to recent forest fires, we were unable to use the firepit outside this time, but there are cozy outdoor lights to use while sitting in the yard at night. We had an awesome, relaxing time in the mountains at the Texas Tipi!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bobby R.

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

Family vacation 2019

The "Texas Tipi" was everything we needed for our family of 12 to get out of the Oklahoma heat! Surrounding attractions were great. Hiking , horseback riding, fishing, river rafting just to name a few. It was always nice to return "home" as to unwind and get ready for another day of adventure. The only thing that I could possibly give as a suggestion to Lisa is to update her grill and possibly add a crock pot to her otherwise stocked kitchen. Those however, are minor additions for a fabulous home nestled in the mountains, with the beauty of wildlife and the sound of the Red River beckoning to you as you sit by the camp fire. We had an absolutely amazing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

April B.

A slice of heaven

We recently stayed at the Tipi and it was great. The view was fantastic! There are two perfect trees right by the creek/River for my Hammock so I could just nap and listen to the water run by. I will reiterate the Stair issue for children. Baby gates are not sufficient. The rail bars are far enough apart that any adult can easily fit through and fall. We used nylon rope to zig zag through the bars for safety. Aside from that, the cabin was wonderful! The beds were all comfy and the cabin was clean. Everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice A Frame by a River

This was a fun stay for my family and I. The River right outside was nice and it was fun to fish and just go outside and enjoy it. I do wish there were some blinds in the house for privacy and for the sun in the morning. There was a cabinet that almost fell out of the wall, but I let the property manager know and she said she would have her handy man fix it. There were some crumbs left around the kitchen counter when we got there, but overall it was very clean. The stairs are cool, but definitely want to be cautious on them since no railing. We enjoyed that we got Buzzer tv so we could watch old game shows!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Cabin was a dream come true to an incredible weekend. tucked away for privacy but only a couple miles from town. amazing stay would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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Our family has been coming up to Red River from the Dallas area since the late 1940s. My great-grandmother bought a cabin up Bitter Creek Road in town and later built a cabin off of High Street. It was here where the family made memories as we spent our growing up years vacationing here. We were sad when my grandparents sold it, but nothing could keep us from Red River! My mom bought a cabin in the Upper Valley. And now we are creating new traditions and remembering the old ones, as the next generation makes memories in the Red River mountains. We hope this cabin provides the same, unforgettable experiences for your family.

Why they chose this property

We chose to purchase this property because of the casual, welcoming warmth we felt as we walked through as well as it's many unique qualities.

What makes this property unique

This cabin was built by a man from Oklahoma City, OK who owned the company that Sonic Drive-In hired to build their restaurant ordering signs. He brought his steel builders to the property and built the cabin on site. The home inspector for the cabin said the place is built like a tank!

Also, If you're bringing a large group to Red River, check out our additional property, #7394549, "Birch Valley", which sleeps 12 people, and it's walking distance from "Texas Tipi"!

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