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Cabin on the Mountain: 'Abundant Wildlife' with great view and Hot tub. Pet friendly.

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Three step entry into single level cabin.
Cabin on the Mountain, steep driveway but breath taking views. Covered carport.
Spacious back deck with private hot tub
Living room with wood burning fireplace
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Wingfield Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pillow's Funtrackers
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cabin on the Mountain: 'Abundant Wildlife' with great view and Hot tub. Pet friendly.

Cabin on the Mountain: Your Private Forest Retreat

Welcome to Cabin on the Mountain, your ideal escape into nature! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom custom log cabin envelops you in the enchanting embrace of the forest, where you can marvel at endless skies and encounter gentle wildlife, including deer, elk, and the occasional wild horse.

Designed for those who cherish privacy and tranquility, this cabin allows for daydreaming and relaxation. Step inside to discover a spacious living room, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. Enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV or cozy up next to the inviting wood-burning fireplace (firewood is NOT provided) for a warm and intimate ambiance.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up home-cooked meals, complete with essential appliances and a dishwasher to simplify cleanup. For added convenience, a washer and dryer are available, and all towels and linens are professionally laundered before your arrival.

Step out onto the beautiful wooden deck to soak in the steaming hot tub, where you can melt your worries away while enjoying the serene mountain air. Gather around the patio table with your family and friends, making memories over meals and laughter. Don't forget to bring your four-legged companions, as this cabin is pet-friendly!

With central air-conditioning for your comfort, Cabin on the Mountain is the perfect place for your next getaway. Book your retreat today and embrace the beauty of mountain living!

PLEASE NOTE: Access may require a 4WD vehicle or chains during snowy conditions due to the steep driveway. Also, firewood is not provided.

Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!

Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam):
Bonito Lake 7.5 miles; 17 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 1.8 miles; 8 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 5.3 miles; 13 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 2.2 miles; 8 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 6.8 miles; 18 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 19.2 miles; 43 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 7.5 miles; 17 minute drive

Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 3 dogs. A pet fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per pet applies. Please let us know if you'll be bringing your furry friend so we can make the necessary arrangements. For their safety and comfort, pets are required to be kenneled when left alone in all of our pet-friendly cabins.

Bedding: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full

Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).

The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood-burning fireplaces.

Property manager

Hummingbird Cabins
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 deadlock

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is in the mountains. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack or Ruidoso Winter Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Grindstone Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wingfield Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 9 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Rio - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on the Mountain: 'Abundant Wildlife' with great view and Hot tub. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on the Mountain: 'Abundant Wildlife' with great view and Hot tub. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on the Mountain: 'Abundant Wildlife' with great view and Hot tub. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on the Mountain: 'Abundant Wildlife' with great view and Hot tub. Pet friendly. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Grindstone Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wingfield Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Pillow's Funtrackers and The Links at Sierra Blanca are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E & T W.

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

Incredible views

Must go to Believe!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Pet friendly Cabin high on mountain top

Cabin was great! Pet friendly a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

seitz f.

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

Great place

Really nice house in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Great Mountain Stay

Very comfortable, hot tub was popular, lots of wild life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel p.

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

Cabin in the mountain

The cabin was ad advertised. Beautiful location just be prepared to have four wheel drive for this particular area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzett B.

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

Excellent place to stay and relax!

It was an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

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

Great location with a great view

We wish we could have had more days there and look forward to going back. While I’ve had many trips to Ruidoso, this was one of the best. The cabin was very clean and it is very modern, but still has a ‘Cabin’ feel. We are looking forward to our next trip there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K., Houston, Texas

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

Wonderful winter vacation

This was our first visit to Ruidoso. The weather was a roller coaster but we were very pleased and comfortable with the property. The kitchen was well prepared and the beds were comfortable. The hot tub was great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Peaceful

Very remote yet 5 miles to town. Abundance of wildlife we seen turkeys,deer,elk. Cabin very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni B., Albuquerque

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

Perfect getaway

We had a wonderful 4th of July holiday at this beautiful cabin. The hot tub was great and we enjoyed the patio and the outdoors. Thanks so much for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erich G.

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

Our stay at the Cabin on the Mountain

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Cabin on the Mountain. The facility was very clean and the views were spectacular. Will plan to come back at some point in the future because we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance D., Roanoke, Texas

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

Mountain Escape

Great 3 bedroom and two bath cabin. Escape to here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keely G., Odessa, Texas

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

Great

We had a wonderful time. The view was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david t., lubbock texas

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

birthday and anniversary delight

Was GREAT--everything as described--highly recommend-lots of wildlife--will use again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great cabin with Great views

The cabin overall was a great location and great views on top of a mountain. The cabin's amenities are a bit older but that's to be expected in ruidoso.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

Our stay was very nice even though we had a family member become ill which limited our time exploring the cabin provided a peaceful environment that made the stay pleasant. The only negative was the size of the beds. Other wise the stay was very pleasant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

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

Family Memorial Trip

Our family enjoyed this gorgeous and intimate setting in the woods. It was great escape from the city. It was a much needed and enjoyable vacation. Thank you for allowing our family to visit and privately honor the memory of our Son, Brother and Uncle!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

Quite getaway

Very nice place to unwind lots of Deer coming up to the back porch. Beautiful scenery from the front porch great place to drink your coffee in the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

We had to evacuate!

We had to evacuate after the first night due to the forest fires but it was a great place and we pray it was saved from the fires
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

Reed spring break

Very nice prooerty
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendal C.

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

Amazing views/ cozy cabin

My fiancé and three kids and I came to enjoy a few days during spring break here and it was perfect! The location of the cabin is just far enough away from town. It was quiet, cozy and so relaxing. The hot tub was the perfect touch. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Beautiful view

This is a great rental. We stayed at this cabin 6 years ago, so there were obvious wear and tear differences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harvey L.

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

Getaway

House was just as listed. Everything worked great. The hot tub was the best With the cold temperatures during our stay. Clean, up to date and awesome views. Will stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Charles A., Abilene, Texas

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

Views and wildlife amazing!!!

loved the house views and wildlife. Furniture needs updating as far as couch,, mattress on bed and recliners, also chairs at table on deck are falling in. If the owner spent a little money on those items Definitively a wonderful place to relax and enjoy more. other than that we loved it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great location and wonderful view

My wife and I had a wonderful weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the cabin. Ths view of Sierra Blanca was spectacular and there was lots of wildlife around the cabin every day. The only negative is ia neighbors dog barked most of the night both nights so we did not get good rest, but the blame at the hose
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hummingbird Cabins

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Hummingbird Cabins offers quality vacation rental cabins, homes, and property management services in Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Ruidoso is a beautiful mountain village in Southeastern New Mexico. Although the activities may seem endless year around, our visitors report their favorite activity to be relaxing while enjoying our cool pines and beautiful mountain views. Ruidoso is famous the world over for being the home of the richest quarter horse race; The All American Futurity. Live racing occurs each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Wintertime activities includes Ski Apache which is the Southernmost ski resort providing the warmest weather skiing and snowboarding to be found. Hummingbird Cabins is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of personal care and service. We are at your service and welcome you to our mountain paradise.

Please read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy as well as our inhouse policies and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outline our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).

Languages:

English, Spanish

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