Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Chama, NM

Rio Chama5 min drive
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway15 min drive
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad16 min drive
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

PONDEROSA - This nearly-new 3 bedroom home is conveniently located in the Ponderosa area, just 7 minutes to Chama, 4 minutes to Tierra Amarilla and about 15 minutes to Heron Lake, famous for its fishing and water sports. Quality finishing and furnishing throughout. Marvel at the awesome views of the Brazos Cliffs and surrounding mountains from the spacious deck and living rooms. Nicely equipped kitchen. Jetted tub to soak away after an active day of exploring or mountain biking. The tranquil Ponderosa is made up of ranches and large tracts of land. Perfect roads for biking. Centrally located with good paved access, yet peacefully set back behind the hills away from the highway. King bed in the master suite with private bath and satellite TV. Good separation for families and groups with two more bedrooms in north wing of the house. One bedroom has a queen bed and TV for DVDs and tapes. The other has a queen with bunk above and a separate twin. A second bath serves these two guest rooms. All rooms are spacious with high ceilings. Living room has large screen TV with satellite and DVD/VCR combo. Covered parking for 3 cars. Sleeps up to 8 people in comfort and style for about $25 per person! Sorry there’s no WiFi available.

*****Please note there are 6 steep steps to get to the front door. Handicap person will have difficulty getting in as a result Please be advised.*******

Property manager

Gail Bonewell (760) 219-2267

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking only on patios

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 are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Chama

Located in Chama, this cabin is in a rural area. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Vado Lake State Park and Rio Chama.

Chama, NM

What's nearby

Rio Chama - 5 min drive
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway - 15 min drive
Heron Lake State Park - 15 min drive
Chama Church of Christ - 15 min drive
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 16 min drive

Getting around

Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fishtail Ranch - ‬15 min drive
‪Margarita's Comedor & Lounge - ‬9 min drive
‪El Alamo Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪High Country Restaurant & Saloon - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rio Chama and within 9 miles (15 km) of Heron Lake State Park and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway. Chama Church of Christ and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

23 June 2024

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

Review

Nice location with lots of good views.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

13 June 2024

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

Mountain getaway

Great views and interior. Gail was available for questions. We would recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina S.

31 May 2024

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

Great place

We have a place just up the road so having this super cute rental nearby really helped to bring all of our big kids together for a weekend!! The grands stayed with us and that was also a treat for their parents :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

3 Jan 2024

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

Excellent mountain rental

Very quiet and in an excellent location. If issues with the water were fixed, it would be the perfect place. Will definitely rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ray B.

30 Nov 2023

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

Needs Attention

Generally a fine place, BUT 1. Leach field leaking continually at parking. 2. Water pulsated every time it was turned on. 3. The steps at the back deck ARE DANGEROUS. 4. The electrical system (lighting) has issues. Otherwise, it was a pleasant place to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

16 Nov 2023

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

Chama

Nice peaceful stay. Deer running everywhere. Sunrises were incredible

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kim A.

13 Oct 2023

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

Cute, cozy, easy access & lovely location

Contact with the host was easy, clear, and direct, and the property is right off the highway but feels like the middle of the country. The cabin was cute, comfy well-heated at need and nicely arranged, with a big front porch for a nice view across the valley as well as a nice sized back porch. Beds and seating were good, everything nice and clean, though starting to get worn. The only real downside is the water- it splutters and spurts and is white. You can take showers and do dishes but should bring your own drinking water. The shared bathroom shower light was out (BTW, we loved having the heat fan in there!), as well as some nightlights, but there is wonderful natural light during the day from the beautiful picture windows.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois T.

5 Oct 2023

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

Home in the pines

So quiet. Pines all around. Excellent scenery

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

23 Aug 2023

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

Great stay!

Beautiful home! Clean and very spacious! Only downfall was no AC.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

11 Aug 2023

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

Had a wonderful time 😄

Property was clean and exactly as listed. The only suggestion I have is to have a property info sheet (where are things on the property) and a departure checklist.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

2 Aug 2023

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

Weekend Stay

Very nice property, 10-15mins from Chama. Enough room to very comfortably for 5 people. Was a little hot inside at night (late July).

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 July 2023

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

Wonderful views

Cabin was wonderful! Plenty of space. Very clean. The hosts were available to ask questions through the site and called me prior to ensure i had no questions. Beds were very comfortable. We had plenty of bedding, towels, etc. Kitchen fully equiped to make any meal. View from front and back patio was amazing and we drank coffee there in the morning and snacks in the afternoon. Bathrooms good size but water pressure was strange and spit out the water as if air was in the lines the entire shower- guest bath more than master. Not really a problem and you could bathe fine, but scared my children so bathtime was a struggle. This was the only thing that wasnt perfect. I would stay again and hope its available again when i visit family next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Craig Q.

15 July 2023

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

Chama cabin

Nice clean cabin. Out of town and quite.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

15 June 2023

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

Awesome

Everything was great, but the water. It smelled very bad, and the flow was not good when taking a shower or washing dishes. Enjoyed the stay, and the view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie M.

2 Dec 2022

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

Great place

Great place for our group of hunters. Host was very hospitable and kind hearted. The heating went out right when we arrived but our host gave us wood for the wood stove and we stayed plenty warm. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal H.

11 Nov 2022

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

Charming in Chama

This is a sweet cabin in a quiet area. Our stay was nice and cozy. However, there are a few things to know if you are going to stay here. The heating system was out when we went but we were given space heaters and there is a beautiful wood burning stove so we were plenty warm. Also, November is fly season and there were dozens of flies (both alive and dead) on the living room and laundry room floor at all times. They were easily vacuumed up but be prepared. This property is on well water so the water pressure is funky, the water is super hard and it smells of sulfer. This too is totally fine, as long as you know ahead of time. Lastly, the listing says there is satellite t.v., dvd's and VHS tapes. However, when we attempted to put dvd's in the player none of the dvd's were in the correct box and many were missing so make sure to bring your own dvd's with you to watch. The hosts were great and made check-in and check-out very easy! All in all, this was a clean, quiet place with a nice view. I would recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

31 Oct 2022

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

Great getaway

Loved the area and cabin. Decore was beautiful. Just needed more silverware😊

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

April V.

26 Oct 2022

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

Peaceful Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. We were able to see deer outside the cabin. The cabin is very beautiful and spacious! Also love the view it has. There were lots of dead flies and wasps so I think they were sprayed before we arrived, thankfully there was a vacuum and I was able to vacuum them up!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

10 Oct 2022

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

Great house for our Hunting Trip

We had a group of guys up in NM elk hunting and this was the perfect place for us. We have stayed here 2 years in a row and will plan to again if we return to that area hunting.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Linda L.

10 Sept 2022

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

Charming place

Very nice location, great view from the front deck.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

18 Aug 2022

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

Ross Stay

We were very impressed with the property and wish that we could have stayed longer. The house is wonderful as is Gail. She called to check that we were okay one week before the stay and during our stay. I highly recommend this property for your next vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

9 Aug 2022

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

Nice Place

Close to Chama. Excellent view from front deck. Gets a little warm during the day. But, overall good experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Cesar V.

29 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place but needs cleaning

The place is beautiful but is very dusty for rental place , the well water is rusty and smells. The portable air conditioner has nasty mold water on it and the filter very filthy, we contacted the caregiver and she came in the next day just to said that she didn't know how to fix it. The property have many items that kids are curious about and touch and then we was told that they wasn't supposed to touch....

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022