On the river,Close to Midtown,Fun Trackers, The Inn , Fishing. Sleeps 11 in bed

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Custom barndoor for bathroom in main house/with lock

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Wonderful

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ruidoso, NM

Pillow's Funtrackers
‪1 min walk‬
Grindstone Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Cree Medows Public Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Day bed with trundle in playroom

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Special rates for January and February.We have all the amenities for the entire family. Ideal for vacation, family reunions and large families. We are central in Ruidoso on the road to the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

Close to shopping. One of the few properties in Ruidoso that has easy year round access.

Separate quarters perfect as a master suite, with its own kitchenette, living area, and full bath. Also opens up to the serene river setting in the back yard. The gazebo sets next to the river and accommodates seating for everyone. A fire pit for marshmallow roasting or a quiet evening with a glass of wine.

Bring the whole family or just enjoy it as your own private retreat.

Keywords: On river, game room with and ping pong, gazebo,close to everything ,near shopping, park, kids entertainment. Plenty of outdoor seating for barbecue or relaxing including a 16 ft picnic table near the river.

Property manager

David b Edwards

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

All children are allowed with supervision

Events

No events allowed

Call ahead for info

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

We suggest crating your pet when gone from house.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in house or common areas

Please pick up behind your pets inside and out, Please be mindful of guest coming behind you.. Make sure pets are not on furniture or bedding

Please pick up all trash around firepit and yard. Please do not use fire extinguishers to put out firepit unless theres a situation. and let us no

"DO NOT THROW TRASH" in river. Please be respectful of nature

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

Note from host: Call ahead for info

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Wingfield Park, while Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Pillow's Funtrackers, or check out an event or a game at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. 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

Pillow's Funtrackers - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Wingfield Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Grindstone Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬2 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬1 min walk
‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the river,Close to Midtown,Fun Trackers, The Inn , Fishing. Sleeps 11 in bed pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at On the river,Close to Midtown,Fun Trackers, The Inn , Fishing. Sleeps 11 in bed?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the river,Close to Midtown,Fun Trackers, The Inn , Fishing. Sleeps 11 in bed?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is On the river,Close to Midtown,Fun Trackers, The Inn , Fishing. Sleeps 11 in bed located?

This family-friendly Ruidoso holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pillow's Funtrackers, Wingfield Park and Grindstone Lake. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Renae S.

11 Dec 2024

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

Thanksgiving getaway

We had an amazing time with family! The house was well equipped and large enough for our group. The game room was a huge hit and so was the firepit/outdoor area.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

2 Sept 2024

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

Perfect Spot for a Long Weekend

The house was very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen is very well equipped for cooking. There are many entertainment options at the house (games, movies, TVs, fire pit) and it is located close to town and the casino. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda R.

31 July 2024

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

2024 Family Vacation

Property was really good, easy access and a lot of space.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

7 Aug 2024

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

Great Family Getaway

Great place. Lots of rooms. We planned this trip to stay over the anniversay of my son-in-law's passing just as a get-together. It was a wonderful retreat.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

19 Aug 2024

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

Great house

Perfect house for us. Close to everything we wanted to do and see. House is unique and great set up, with a clear running creek in the back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin L.

3 Jan 2023

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

Vacations in Ruidoso

Nice place to stay and enjoy of the beautiful Ruidoso town, and surrounded areas, lots of fun and quietness.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

17 Jan 2023

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

Great Place

Great place to stay for all ages. The property was close to everything Ruidoso has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

24 Oct 2023

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

Home away from home

This was our second time staying here, we love it! Nice just to relax with the family. The river is amazing. We love the decor and the house is centrally located. Everything we needed was 5-8 minutes away. We will be back again 😁

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura P.

28 June 2024

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

Town closed

Ruidoso was evacuated during my dates. We could not enter the town Waiting for my refund

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly L., Kentucky/Arizona

26 June 2023

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

Unique, good mountain home

It’s a very unique house that worked great for my family of 6 and a family of 4. The kids loved the creek and the game room. The parents loved how close everything was to the house and how big the house was. It’s a great mountain escape house and the owner was very responsive and helpful with our couple of questions.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

6 Mar 2023

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

River House

Very beautiful home, very clean, spacious, great for a family getaway. Close to stores in case you forget something. We loved the creek in the back yard and roasting marshmallows near the creek. Great house. Host was very attentive when we had a question. I would rent this one again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jill C.

20 Feb 2023

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

North meets Southwest

I flew from Alaska to meet up with family in Ruidoso. We chose this property for the open spaces (living room, dining, game room) to reconnect. In this regard, it was a great fit. Additionally, we liked the peaceful backyard with the incredible babbling brook! There were a couple of issues upon arrival regarding housekeeping and another before leaving, but management was courteous and timely in response. The most important point for me was quality time with family. Overall, we had a good visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Mar 2023

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

Lovely, quirky, spacious rental

My family and I stayed here for a week while visiting family. The house is spacious, with two kitchen areas and three living/game areas. My kids had a blast in the gameroom - the ping pong and foosball tables were both a big hit. We walked to Funtrackers for bumper boats, go-karts, etc. and the kids loved spending time by the river in the back yard. Be aware that there are two bedrooms upstairs, which wasn't a problem for us, but could be for some. The house is well-appointed, but David is super responsive if needs arise. We would absolutely rent this unit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paul B.

19 Apr 2021

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

Pleasantly Surprised

Great choice for larger groups. As the saying goes, Don’t judge a book by it’s cover... Inside is decorated perfectly! Joanna Gaines has to have been here!!! Ample room for All, Very convenient location and charming. Creek behind the house is fun. Game room was great! An abundance of TVs. Kitchen was well stocked. Fire pit was great for Grandkids and S’mores! If planning outdoor activities check the hours of Go Cart track which is directly behind the property. Can be Pretty noisey.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Martha K., Conroe, tx

1 Aug 2015

A little disappointed

Accommodations were as described but a note of caution for those affected by dust or noise. A dusty Go-Cart track operation operates directly across the creek and behind this property. This may impact your enjoyment if you plan to spend much of your time sitting outside in these accommodations during the day.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Artesia, NM

28 Feb 2014

Perfect for a getaway with kids

Several times a year, we get together in Ruidoso with friends from high school. After 20 years, we now all have kids and we need space for them as well. This was perfect. It is right next door to Funtrackers. We sent the older kids over with money and it was awesome!!! Grownups didn't have to go! There was plenty of lounging space in the house with multiple couches and extra chairs to pull up to a table that is already oversized. The kids loved the game room and since they aren't experts at anything, they didn't care about the condition of the pool table. They had fun and that is what counts. The kitchen is small but we used the table for extra prep space when needed. No big deal. Too many cooks in the kitchen is irritating anyway. The back yard is awesome and we have already decided we need to come back for the summer when we can lounge at the picnic table. Although the fire pit did get used! I will also say that Arlene was the best to work with! We had a family matter that prevented us from using our original date and she was spectacular in working with us for another weekend.

10/10 Excellent

leila d.

15 Dec 2022

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

Great trip to New Mexico

The property was very nice and we enjoyed your property

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

13 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful Unique Home

We had a wonderful time. The home decorations are well done. Every spot has it's own unique charm. Owner is easy to get a hold of for any questions you may have. River was the best part for our family...we ate outside for as many meals as we could. We are already booking our next trip!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

19 July 2022

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

Great location!!!

Awesome home in a great location!!!! We truly enjoyed this spacious home. We loved hanging out by the creek and outside area! We will most certainly return when coming up to Ruidoso. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

11 July 2022

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

Fun Times!

This home suited our needs perfectly. We were looking for a home base to host a large group of family members who were staying nearby. There was plenty of outdoor space for dining, visiting and play for the little ones. Beautiful, well-maintained, spacious home. We will be returning!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

6 June 2022

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

Lots of Room

Lots of room. Great location for golf and restaurants. Good spaces outdoors. Great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayme B.

4 June 2022

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

Overall experience was amazing and the house was clean, well equipped and decorated beautifully

Communication from start to finish was great and property was the best experience renting a vacation rental I’ve had

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla C.

9 May 2022

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

Family Fun

Always a good time here.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

chelsea g.

22 Mar 2022

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

Great rental and location!

My family and I had a nice one-night stay at this property. Wish it could have been longer. There were 5 adults and 2 kids and plenty of room for us all. The game room is nice for family fun and the gazebo with the firepit by the river was an added bonus to enjoy. It is within walking distance to FunTrackers and not a far drive from downtown. We would stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie F.

26 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Great Property, Wonderful Owners

The best aspect of this house is the house/property and the owners. The house is very tastefully decorated . The house was large enough to accommodate our group of 10. There is a massive game room in the middle of the house; the best part is that you can shut doors. The kids could be as loud as they wanted, and it never bothered the rest of the house. There is also a separate “mother-in-law” suite which is like its own tiny space. The house was well stocked with plenty of hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent and even laundry detergent. We have stayed in rental properties all over and so many owners forget to include these things. Another unexpected item: the shower in the main house is AMAZING! There is ample parking in front of the house, and it sits far enough off the road that you do not hear any cars driving by. The backyard is straight amazing! There are numerous sitting areas, a small house for the kids to play in, and the cutest fire pit and sitting area right next to the most beautiful creek! The cold weather was perfect for smores and hot chocolate! The whole space is just beautiful, and I wish we could see what it’s like during the summer! The owners, David and Arlene, are very kind. Both are very responsive when asking questions through VBRO or even by text. They went above and beyond for us. I cannot express how pleased we were with their attentiveness and service. My only critiques of this property are this: be super careful when you heat the oven. My brother went to retrieve a cookie sheet that was stored beneath the oven after we had warmed it up and badly burned himself. There is exactly one closet in this house, which is not very helpful. Two out of the three bedrooms have beds that are super comfortable, however, the queen bed upstairs was not comfortable at all. Finally, the neighborhood that surrounds this property is a bit sketchy; to be clear, we had no issues at all and luckily there's a high fence to hide all that. However, there is a positive side to this as well: the property is so centrally located in Ruidoso. You can get almost anywhere you want to be in about 5-10 minutes. Overall, this property is amazing and I highly recommend it. We are in Ruidoso often as our family has a house there (it was pretty full with the wedding party), so I can’t say that we would be needing to rent another house any time soon, but if we did, we would definitely return here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by David b Edwards

My name is Arlene Edwards. My parents built the house the year I was born in 1959. My father Alfred and mother Cidelia raised 8 children in this house, with 1 bathroom --just imagine.
I purchased the house after my mother died in 1985. She was 46 years old. I bought the house and finished raising my 5 younger brothers and 2 daughters in this same home. This house holds lots of wonderful memories and brought lots of joy to our family. We still celebrate our Christmas together in this home, with as many as 5 christmas trees, more food than can be eaten and sometimes as many as 100 people. No, we don't have a sit down dinner but we do play lots of musical chairs thoughout the night. If you get up you basically loose your seat. We totally enjoy our time together as we watch the younger children attack Santa when he comes in the door. So we continue to make special memories year after year. We hope that you, your families and your friends enjoy this house as much as we have through the years. We also hope that you find peace and relaxation and hurry back to spend time at Rio Del Oso our special home in beautiful Ruidoso NM.

Why they chose this property

Easy access--sleeps 11 in beds - close to everything.We are an easy access property. You'll love the river that runs behind the house all year long. Wild life fresh air and a comfortable environment. Our separate master suite is perfect for those in your party who want or need a little added privacy. 5minutes from everything you want or need.

What makes this property unique

We are close to town , shopping and all kinds of fun activities. River runs all year long

Languages:

English, Spanish

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Day bed with trundle in playroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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