Delve into the rich culture of Ruidoso while enjoying amazing views at ‘Piney Woods West,’ a 2-bed, 1-bath vacation rental home! Offering tranquil Sierra Blanca views, this hillside haven features sleeping arrangements, cozy furnishings, and a furnished deck. With the quaint shops of town just 5 minutes away, plus Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino and Ski Apache within a short drive, this charming getaway is the perfect retreat for friends and family who want to explore the great southwest!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Discover 'Piney Woods West' nestled aside a mountain road and perched on a high curve. From the furnished deck you can't see any neighboring properties, which gives this home a private outdoor space!
Built in 2001, the property offers all the comforts of home throughout 1,064 square feet of living space. After a long day of explorations, find a cozy seat in the living room and pop a movie onto the flat-screen satellite TV.
With an open floor concept, the living room flows seamlessly into the fully equipped kitchen! Effortlessly whip up your favorite dishes before gathering at the 4-person table or patio furniture for a quality meal.
When you're in need of some peace and quiet, retreat to either bedroom's plush queen bed for a tranquil slumber. Linens and towels are provided during your stay, so you don't have to worry about bringing them along!
-- THE LOCATION --
This home's fantastic central location places you just 5 minutes from the Village of Ruidoso, home to several local shops, antique stores, and more. Local favorites include Tall Pines Wine and Beer Garden, Hall of Flame Burgers, and Hidden Tap.
Less than 20 minutes from the home is Lotza Stuff Flea Market, as well as The Hubbard Museum of the American West. If you're feeling lucky, make your way to the Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino or Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino to win a few bucks!
To immerse yourself in nature, head over to Grindstone Lake, Two Rivers Ruidoso River Park, or the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. Ski Apache is less than an hour away, offering zip lining in the summer and skiing in the winter!
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires 5 steps for access - NOTE: The property does not offer A/C - NOTE: The property does not offer WiFi
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Ruidoso
Ponderosa Heights, a neighbourhood in Ruidoso, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grindstone Lake and Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area, while Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights. Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park 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 hiking nearby.
Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Ruidoso Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Grindstone Lake - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Downshift Brewing Company - 4 min drive
Schlotzsky's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 5 min drive
The Log Cabin - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Haven w/ Deck < 2 Miles to Dwtn Ruidoso! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Haven w/ Deck < 2 Miles to Dwtn Ruidoso!?
As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillside Haven w/ Deck < 2 Miles to Dwtn Ruidoso! on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$451, 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 Hillside Haven w/ Deck < 2 Miles to Dwtn Ruidoso!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hillside Haven w/ Deck < 2 Miles to Dwtn Ruidoso!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hillside Haven w/ Deck < 2 Miles to Dwtn Ruidoso!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hillside Haven w/ Deck < 2 Miles to Dwtn Ruidoso! located?
Located in Ponderosa Heights, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cree Medows Public Golf Course, Wingfield Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca. Grindstone Lake and Ruidoso Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house itself is in great shape! Everything we needed was there and more. Although the house is only a 2 bed/1 bath it doesn’t feel small, very roomy and in a great scenic location. Only thing to keep in mind is the driveway is steep so beware. Highly recommend staying here!
Arturo M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2026
Thank you for you review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
It's a good place to stay to relax. We enjoyed the covered deck and the books to read. The driveway is a bit too steep, but the online description was accurate, so we were not disappointed.
Esther O.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
From the owner: ''I appreciate the 5-star review. I hope to have you back again someday.''
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Yuri
18 January 2024
Stay 31st
Everything was fantastic!!! we enjoyed very much our stay,
Enjoyed sitting on the deck and relaxing. Everything was perfect. Great get away. Even thiugh houses around us, because of the mountain, it felt private
Jill Z.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
From the owner:"Thank you for the great review. I am so glad you enjoyed your visit."
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mindy
13 November 2023
Mountain Gem
The booking, directions and access were straight forward. We arrived to a clean and welcoming stay. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the proximity to town and White Sands.
Everything was just right for us. The house, the location and of course, the views were amazing. We hardly left the house. From the moment we arrived till the time we left, we felt God’s presence the entire stay!
Scott Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for the lovely review. I’m so glad you found peace here. Come again."
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
15 November 2023
Great Little Getaway
We checked in mid-week & the house was cute & very clean! It is in a very quiet neighborhood with lots of deer & elk roaming around! (Extra fun for my kids to see!) I would highly recommend this home to anyone who's looking for a mountain home to rent.
Kathryn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
From the owner: "Thank you, Kathryn, for the positive review. I’m so glad your family enjoyed their stay and I hope to see you back someday."
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bryan
25 November 2024
Wonderful stay! Great host
We decided last minute to get away for the weekend. We are so glad we did! The house was great. Super cozy and very clean. House is conveniently located. Although there were other houses around, it seemed very private and quiet. If you’re looking to get away Highly recommend! Margie was a great host!
Bryan
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2024
From the owner: "Thanks for the great comments, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay."
The owners of Piney Woods West were very friendly and helpful in answering all our questions in a timely manner.
The house had everything we needed and was very roomy, comfortable and clean.
We would definitely recommend this rental house to anyone that's planning a visit to Ruidoso. NM. The Hayeses OK USA
Doug H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John
3 July 2023
Incredible Mountaintop Home
Extremely clean, calming wonderfully decorated home with incredible views of Ruidoso’s mountains. Mornings on the front porch watching the sun come out were rivaled only by evenings watching the infinity of the night sky. The home has wonderful features inside and out that made for a wonderful early summer stay. The owners were wonderful to work with, and made sure that our stay met every expectation. Can’t wait to come back!
John
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
From the owner: "I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home and we look forward to hosting your return visit."
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Veronica
4 August 2022
Great comfy, clean house
My family and I stayed over the weekend and we really loved the house very nice, comfortable and what I liked the most very clean. The house has nice personal details in its decor and that is something we appreciated. We also liked that it had everything, from pots and pans to extra blankets and pillows. Truly enjoyed our stay, it has a great view into the mountains and some deer were around, it was nice to see them upclose. Highly recommended.
Veronica
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
From the owner: "I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and I appreciate the 5-star review."
This home is so inviting! We enjoyed playing cards and having meals on the patio where the view is amazing. We liked opening the windows inside to the let the fresh air in while we watched playoff hockey. This home had everything needed and was our central place from the activities we had planned. We enjoyed it very much!
Julia A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
From the Owner: "Thank you, Julia, for the great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit."
The pictures on the Web site don't do this beautiful home justice. The location, tree filled lot, views, and privacy were fabulous. The home was very clean and extremely well appointed. All spaces were very generous and comfortable. And the home was well stocked with everything you might need in a home away from home. We would absolutely stay here again! Thank you for the care and comforts you provided for us during our stay.
Karen P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Response from owner: "Thank you for the positive review and kind words. We are always glad when guests enjoy our home!"
Place was clean and fully stocked kitchen that even had a stand mixer. Bring your own toilet paper as they use 1 ply (yuck) Other than that it was perfect! We spent most of our time on the deck enjoying the deer who came up and the cool weather. Steep driveway. Quiet neighborhood.
We really enjoyed our stay. The views were wonderful. Driveway is quite steep so we parked our motorcycles at the bottom, aside from that it was very pleasant.
Stayed for our hunting trip. A nice clean peaceful place to come back and play your head down.
Ken W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2022
Owner's Response: "Thank you for the positive review. Hope to have you back again!"
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ricardo F.
11 November 2021
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Not satisfied
Cannot sleep as many people as listed.
Check out time is to early cuz you have to get up really early to do everything on the list. It really takes away from a weekend getaway.
Ricardo F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2021
Hi Ricardo, the right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and we wanted to share the following:
- The listing description accurately describes the bed accommodations, including two queen beds and one queen sleeper sofa, but we're sorry if this caught you off guard.
- The departure instructions, as well as the check-out time, are standard for the vacation rental industry.
The owner does all they can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests!