Whispering Pines - Quiet Forest Cabin

I’m Don—a retired firefighter, experienced traveler, and avid scuba diver who enjoys sharing memorable places with others. My hosting style centers on a well-prepared home, accurate expectations, guest privacy, and prompt, helpful communication.

En español: hablo español con fluidez y con gusto ayudo a huéspedes hispanohablantes.

My adventures include extensive travel through Mexico and Central America, two motorcycle rides from Tijuana to Vancouver along the Pacific Coast, a trek to Mount Everest Base Camp, and sailing a 40-foot boat from San Diego to Hawaii. In Africa I trekked with mountain gorillas, joined a Maasai Mara photo safari, and rafted the Nile. I’m also an avid scuba diver and lionfish slayer.

Whispering Pines Retreat captures the quiet, space, and Ponderosa-forest setting I enjoy sharing with families and friends. I respect guests’ privacy and stay available through Vrbo for questions, preparation guidance, and mountain tips.

Timberon is a remote mountain community at about 7,000 feet, surrounded by Lincoln National Forest and about 32 scenic miles from Cloudcroft. Guests come for quiet, dark skies, abundant wildlife, fishing, golf and forest trails. Groceries, fuel and other services are limited, and cell coverage can be weak. Local roads include maintained gravel and dirt with loose rock or washboard; rain, snow and ice can change conditions quickly, so arrive prepared for a true mountain setting.

Most guests arrive by car. ATVs, UTVs and side-by-sides are widely used around Timberon and on legal nearby trails. Please follow local rules, stay off private property and drive slowly through the neighborhood. Four-wheel drive and good tires are helpful on gravel and dirt roads, especially during rain, snow or ice. In normal conditions, our housekeepers drive these roads every day in a Honda Civic. Download maps before arrival because cell service and turn-by-turn directions can be unreliable.

The entire cabin and all 6.4 acres are yours, including the sunroom, covered patio, and grill. There's plenty of parking for trailers and 4-wheelers. You're in Timberon, so guests also enjoy the community's stocked fishing lake (New Mexico fishing license required — available at Walmart), the nine-hole golf course, the community pool in summer, and hundreds of miles of Lincoln National Forest trails. If you bring a side-by-side, please make sure it has a spark arrestor and is properly licensed for off-road use, and drive responsibly on our community roads.

Self check-in with a keypad lock. We're local and just a message away before and during your stay — happy to share tips for Timberon and the Sacramento Mountains.

Sleeping layout: three bedrooms: one king and two queen beds. Features include 6.4 wooded acres, den fireplace, sunroom, and covered patio. Supplies and fuel are limited in Timberon, so arrive prepared. REMOTE-STAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Before booking, please confirm you understand that cellular service and nearby services are limited; access includes unpaved roads; wild animals may be outdoors; and fast-changing mountain weather can temporarily affect power, water, or other utilities. Fast Starlink Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and compatible phones can use Wi-Fi calling. No outside fires or open-flame grilling without prior host permission.