10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 Generation Stay
Laura P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Chalet
Mystic Forest Lodge, w/Superb Vistas & Media Room!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15319.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cloudcroft, NM
- Sacramento Mountains Museum12 min drive
- New Mexico Rails-to-Trails14 min drive
- Cloudcroft Ski Area16 min drive
- Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bear Room
+1
3 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Cabin Room
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Master Suite
1 King Bed
Southern Country Room
1 Double Bed
Texas Room
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Full Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo
Ensuite master bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Upstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Mystic Forest Lodge, w/Superb Vistas & Media Room!
❦ 3440 sq ft of pure LUXURY accommodations in the Lincoln National Forest ❦ — Mystic Forest Lodge is perfect for staging family adventures to last a lifetime. (Capacity for 15 guests, including infants.) This luxury chalet, though remote, is just 12 min to Burrow Street in the charming little village of Cloudcroft. With the huge open floorplan (w/pool table), fully stocked & equipped kitchen, 2 spacious balconies with 180+ deg panoramas, and large movie/game room, it’s no wonder we receive reviews like this one: “This is exactly what my family needed!!! Will book for a longer time next time! …This gem is probably the best [BnB] in the area! …The house is so beautiful! …We will be holding on to the great memories we made at this place for a long while!” Majestic wildlife, the hush wind in the pines and the entangled clouds in the trees, the sunrise on crisp mornings, the milky canopy of stars on deep black nights, inspire a sense of mystery, awe and fascination at the Mystic Lodges of Cloudcroft.
Property manager
Michael & Emily Holt
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Infants are people too and count as guests
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cloudcroft
Located in Cloudcroft, this chalet is in the mountains. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Sacramento Mountains Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop. Travelling with kids? Consider National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Cloudcroft, NM
What's nearby
- Trestle Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
- Sacramento Mountains Museum - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
- Sacramento Peak Observatory - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
- New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
- Cloudcroft Ski Area - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - 13 min drive
- Cloudcroft Brewing Company - 15 min drive
- Dave's Cafe - 13 min drive
- Big Daddy's Diner - 14 min drive
- Burro Street Bakery - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Casey S.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for big family
Casey S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason h.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jason h.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Blanca R.
17 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Blanca R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin M.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Robin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
23 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Cynthia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donald M.
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Donald M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Crystal M.
22 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay for the entire family
Crystal M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
Michelle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rochelle D.
14 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
Rochelle D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Toby P.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for a family vacay!
Toby P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gabriela S.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin
Gabriela S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Daneen M.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cloudcroft trip
Daneen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachael L.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for large family
Rachael L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Georgina G.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Georgina G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacy V.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Stacy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kendra L.
17 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kid friendly
Kendra L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Aggie N.
19 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good time
Aggie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
12 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our large group
Sarah T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheri P., Tucson, Az
24 Oct 2023
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Sheri P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in the mountains!
Tom K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Daniel S.
21 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away
Daniel S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Helen L.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest Getaway
Helen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edna C.
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!!
Edna C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicole V.
26 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Nicole V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Michael & Emily Holt
Michael: My wife, Emily, and I love to travel, experience other cultures, meet new people, see new places and have adventures. We have 3 grown children, 2 of whom have college degrees in French and Linguistics while the other has a degree in Biology. My wife and I have studied French, Italian and a little German. We come from Texas, but my wife and I lived 2 years in northern Italy (Arona! Right on Lago Maggiore!) for my job, and then 2 more years in the east of England (Dereham, near Norwich). I am a recently retired Senior Staff Research Scientist, and my wife is a retired schoolteacher (5th-grade science). We own 2 short-term rental properties in Cloudcroft, New Mexico — this one that sleeps 15 guests (Mystic Forest Lodge) and one that sleeps 6 to 8 (Mystic Mountain Lodge). We love people and we love making people feel at home.
Emily: I am a retired science teacher living in Texas. I have an Etsy business that keeps me busy (etsy.com/shop/EmsItalianGems)! My husband, Michael, and I love to travel and stay in short-term rentals. Though we are both retired, we are kept quite busy hosting our wonderful guests at Mystic Forest Lodge and Mystic Mountain Lodge. We are really enjoying this new adventure!
Emily: I am a retired science teacher living in Texas. I have an Etsy business that keeps me busy (etsy.com/shop/EmsItalianGems)! My husband, Michael, and I love to travel and stay in short-term rentals. Though we are both retired, we are kept quite busy hosting our wonderful guests at Mystic Forest Lodge and Mystic Mountain Lodge. We are really enjoying this new adventure!
Why they chose this property
We were looking for a cabin in the quaint little village of Cloudcroft when we discovered this chalet. We wanted a place of our own in the beauty of these mountains, as well as the access from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and to the Grand Canyon and beyond. This chalet was the perfect fit for our frequent escapes to Cloudcroft as well as trips through Cloudcroft to other places. And it made a perfect vacation rental to help support us in our adventures. Similar to our other mountain cabin in the area, Mystic Mountain Lodge, the majesty of the wildlife around the chalet, the mystique of the wind blowing through the forest, the intrigue of the clouds flying too low and getting caught in the trees, the beauty of the sunrise filtering through the woods on crisp mornings, and the awesomeness of the Milky Way stretching overhead at night with billions of stars gleaming in unmatched brightness against the darkest sky, inspires a sense of mystery, awe and fascination. This is why we had to name our new home Mystic Forest Lodge.
What makes this property unique
A somewhat remote, yet very accessible location very near to the village of Cloudcroft, Mystic Forest Lodge offers very spacious accommodations for up to 15 guests (remember, infants are precious guests, too), and plenty to do with family meals, pool, movies and games. When you are finished exploring Cloudcroft, White Sands National Moment, or the more than 80 trails through these beautiful mountains, and the night has just gotten so dark, you can come settle in for family night with movies and games, or just relax outside on two large decks with your loved ones.
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