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RELAX Mid-town On River! AMAZING loc - Opt HOT TUB

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Fun living room with work space
Optional Hot Tub (1)
Entryway from street and your deck overlooking the Rio Ruidoso.
Come on inside
Futon folds flat for sleeping

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 445.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Pillow's Funtrackers
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

RELAX Mid-town On River! AMAZING loc - Opt HOT TUB

My place is in MidTown Ruidoso WITH AIR CONDITIONING- close to restaurants and dining, family-friendly activities, and nightlife. You’ll love my place because of the views, the location, and the outdoors space. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families and furry friends (pets).
We just added ROKU TV with all the apps you can imagine. Just enter your check out date and you can use your subscription information to watch whatever you want. The system will sign you out automatically on the day that you leave.
The new bed is a queen size platform bed. It's nice and new and super comfortable! We also have a double size futon sofa bed.Come by and check this place out. WARNING you will share walls with other guests. Quiet hours begin at 10:30pm. Please enjoy the peace and tranquility.
Hot Tub Access is optional. I have three units in this building, but I only allow one unit at a time to have exclusive use of the hot tub. If you would like to use the hot tub, here is the fee schedule: 1 night=$35, 2 nights = 45, 3 nights = 60, 4 nights = 70, 5 nights = 80, 6-7 nights = 100, 8-14 nights = 120, 15-30 nights = 200. No partial stay payments are allowed. So if your reservation is for 1 week, you cannot choose to only pay for the hot tub for 2 nights. Reservations are first come, first served. In order to make a reservation, contact me either before or after you make your reservation and I will check availability. If available, I will send you a payment request.
This is a classic Mid-town building that has survived the years right in the heart of Mid-town Ruidoso! Don't choose this if you want to be alone in the middle of the woods. Choose this cabin if you want the ultimate in convenience to all the shops, bars and restaurants of Mid-town Ruidoso while being able to go out your back door and play in the river and enjoy the fascinating parade of wildlife going by.
THE BUILDING: I have tried to determine when this cabin was built, but have not yet been successful. I have seen pictures of Ruidoso taken in the 1950s and it was there then! It was originally built as a hotel with 8 small shotgun style rooms. The bedroom was on the river side and the bathrooms were all on the street side. Sometime after that it was remodeled into 4 one bedroom apartments. That’s the configuration it was in when I bought it in 2007. To be truthful, it was in really rough shape then. It has suffered years of neglect. After a $100,000 remodel it is now a really cool and wonderful place. When you drive up to this building, you can imagine how Ruidoso was in the ‘50s and ‘60s when it became known as “The Playground of the Southwest”. If these walls could talk, oh, the stories they could tell.
Check out the cabin next door. It was built in the late 1800s. That’s a wild thought. When you enter the condo, the living room and the kitchen greet you with lovely colors and a décor that is modern and comfortable. All these finishing’s were completed in 2012. The floor in the living and kitchen area is a beautiful cherry.
The other side of the condo contains the bedroom and bathroom. The bed is a lovely queen and really comfy! The floor in the bedroom is a lovely engineered ash hardwood. In the bathroom it is tile. When bedtime comes, open the window and let the sound of the Rio Ruidoso lull you to sleep.
THE PARKING: Parking in midtown can be a challenge on busy weekends and holidays. We have private parking for our building. I will put a parking pass in the cabin for you. With that you can park one vehicle in front. If for some reason you have more than one vehicle or if friends come over, there is a public parking lot just on the other side of the log cabin on the west side.
MID-TOWN: This is where the action is. Restaurants, bars, shops, it is all within a short walk of your front door. No DUI’s while staying here. You can Rock and Roll at Quarters or Country and Western dance at WPS (Win Place or Show). You can close the place down and walk home.
If late night is not your thing, you have a choice of five of the best restaurants in Ruidoso within a two block walk. If you don’t like to go to restaurants, you have some of the most amazing clothes shops within two blocks. If you don’t like any of the above, then there’s always wine and desert! Yes within one block there is an amazing cupcake shop and a lovely selection of wine to taste and take home. I can go into more detail later!
THE RIVERSIDE: Every coin has two sides and this is no exception. You have all the fun and excitement of Mid-town just steps away, and all the peace and quiet of nature right off the porch. We have a lovely porch with a great view of the river so you can relax while enjoying the wonderful climate. It really is the perfect place to relax after a hard day of hiking, skiing, riding, or shopping.
We certainly hope that you will choose our little RELAX ON THE RIVER Condo when you plan your vacation to Ruidoso. We have done what we can to make it a wonderful experience for you.
We understand that things are a little more difficult during these times than normal so we have instituted:
- A flexible cancellation policy
- Coupons and discounts for future bookings
- Reduced minimum stay requirements
- Reduced daily rates
- Increased discounts for longer stays
- Employing stringent cleaning procedures
- Self check-in tools for no contact check in / out
- Quality work areas and internet for “workcations”
You have access to the entire condo - It's all yours!
There is a Hot Tub on the premises. If you want to use that please let me know. I am trying to offer my guests an additional amenity while meeting two objectives: 1. Cover my costs for electricity and maintenance of the Hot Tub 2. Offering this amenity that is in a common area as a private amenity. If you would like to use the hot tub, here is the fee schedule: 1 night=$30, 2 nights = 40, 3 nights = 45, 4 nights = 50, 5 nights = 55, 6-7 nights = 60, 8-14 nights = 70, 15-30 nights = 90. No partial stay payments are allowed. So if your reservation is for 1 week, you cannot choose to only pay for the hot tub for 2 nights. Reservations are first come, first served. In order to make a reservation, contact me either before or after you make your reservation and I will check availability. If available, I will send you a payment request.
You can call my cell anytime. I'm happy to answer questions. You will receive my phone number after your reservation is confirmed. This is a great place to be. You can walk to EVERYTHING.
If you want a secluded cabin in the woods - don't book this one! Here, you will be close to EVERYTHING. You have private parking for 1 car right in front of the building. A public parking lot is just 1/2 a block away.
You are in a condo here. It's in a building with 3 other condos. Please be respectful of your neighbors. No hoe-downs or line dancing. No DJs or Disco balls. The peeps below you live and work there like normal people. Be a good neighbor.
Initially I thought the first paragraph was enough to write on this subject, but since I just had a guest that thought this was just a recommendation, I'll lose the humor. Quite hours are from 10 PM to 7 AM. When you walk on the boardwalk, and deck, the noise can be heard in the other units. When you walk on the floor in shoes or boots, it is clearly heard in the unit below you. If you come home from a night out in the wee hours of the morning, you need to walk carefully when you enter the deck. When you get inside, you need to remove your shoes and tiptoe.
Pets – yes, your pets are welcome, just please when you leave the property make it look as though there was no pet there. Pick up the waste and clean up any excess fur. We do charge a pet fee ($85/stay for up to 2 pets and $150/stay for up to 4 pets) because they do cause some wear and tear, but we know they are important to you and we want to accommodate your whole family! The fee will be charged as a separate transaction after you make your reservation.
Safety: Property has 4 cameras: 1 located over the front door and pointed at the deck area. 1 located over the laundry room door and pointed at the hot tub area. 1 over the breezeway and pointed at the parking lot. 1 over unit #3 and pointed at the deck area. These cameras will be recording during your stay.
Explanation about the damage deposit: Your reservation may require a damage deposit. If you book via Airbnb, there is no up front deposit, however if there is damage, you will be charged after your stay.If you are booking on my website, the checkout process will be easy. However, if you are booking on VRBO, they will show it as a "Refundable deposit paid at property". That is not accurate. The deposit is simply a credit card hold which is authorized on the day that you arrive and then automatically drops off 7 days after you leave. If you leave with no damage, you will never notice it. If there is damage, I will notify you of what I have found prior to making any type of claim against that hold. I'm sorry that VRBO describes it that way, but I have brought it to their attention, and they say it is the only thing that can be done with their system. I think they are just putting the square peg in the round hole. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Property manager

Reed Helmly
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ruidoso

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in an area with good shopping. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pillow's Funtrackers and Free Spirits at Noisy Water. Ruidoso Winter Park and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. 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

  • Wingfield Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does RELAX Mid-town On River! AMAZING loc - Opt HOT TUB have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is RELAX Mid-town On River! AMAZING loc - Opt HOT TUB pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RELAX Mid-town On River! AMAZING loc - Opt HOT TUB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RELAX Mid-town On River! AMAZING loc - Opt HOT TUB?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RELAX Mid-town On River! AMAZING loc - Opt HOT TUB located?

Located in the heart of Ruidoso, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wingfield Park, Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Pillow's Funtrackers. Grindstone Lake and The Links at Sierra Blanca are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Vacation Stay

Awesome view and walking distance to all stores. We Loved our stay and highly recommend this place for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Right on the river!

Beautiful place! Got to see and hear the river, saw some snowfall, and 3 majestic elk! Outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lluvia P.

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

Great Place With Good Outdoor View

This was a good spot for a nice ski getaway. You can walk to tap/brewery spots, restaurants and shopping. It had a good view of the outdoors and could see the stars perfectly at night. We did use the hot tub, which was relaxing after a long day of skiing. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance B.

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

Ruidoso Trip

This is the perfect location to stay if you want to be close to all the stores/etc. My wife and I enjoyed our stay here and we walked around the different plaza’s trying new foods and getting souvenirs. I definitely would recommend this place if your looking if your looking to explore different plazas around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

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

Mountain hideaway

Nice little place close to everything by just few minutes of walking,owner very friendly ,clear instructions everything was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Comfy and conveniently located

Excellent experience! Peaceful and clean, awesome hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great place

Cute little place off the beaten track but close to downtown. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Super easy location - Convenient and comfortable

Rented this for my nephew and wife. They reported it was the perfect home base for them. Super clean, everything in excellent condition. In town, but quiet during week after Christmas. Great communication with management. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Relaxing & Convenient

Great location. Midtown area less than a block away. River view right off of balcony. Deer & elk grazing & playing by river. Clean & Comfortable aaaccommodating.staff very fruendly & accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio G.

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

Perfect little getaway

The location was key and the atmosphere of the inside and out was peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice stay

Location was awesome. Could walk just about anywhere downtown. The hot tub was on point! We were able to be in the hot tub and watch the elk walking around by the stream.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

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

Great stay!

I booked this for my in-laws and they said they had a great time! The host was very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

Great location

Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful view of the river and a very short walk to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenice G.

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

Cozy place!

Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

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

Quaint, clean, enjoyable

Our rental was very clean and owner was quick to respond with questions or concerns. We enjoyed being close enough to town so we could just walk every where. Very nice and quaint place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

The host communicated very well and the place was very clean. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R.

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

A very quaint space with a nice view!

Despite the small size, the location is really amazing and the river is a nice touch !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

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

Close to everything!

Here’s the thing.. you want to shop and eat, all are a 2 min walk! All the top spots we looked up to try, just right there. Want to hike.. short 5 min drive and you have some fantastic trails. Gym.. 4 min drive. This place is soo convinient to so much stuff. Then to top that, you can see the mountains, river right infront, woods, animals, all from your front door. Kitchen had everything you needed to cook, bed was comfrotable, heat worked great. And to add, the host was super responsive. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Small apartment, but meet our needs for a short weekend visit. Great location for walking to restaurants, tap/tasting rooms, shopping, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Birthday weekend getaway

It was small and cozy just what I wanted for this weekend and the owner was easy to talk to for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

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

We enjoyed staying here! It was clean and very accessible to all the town shopping and food!

The property was on the river, and all the people were very nice! we loved the wildlife and love going up to the mountain and playing in the snow. We will definitely come back and we will recommend you to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

First stay in Ruidoso

Property was in good shape, nice setting on the river. Considering the recent fires in the area most everything was open and although the area is experiencing ongoing issues with flash flooding the property was safe and secure from rising waters in the river from recent rains. The property owner is easy to communicate with and very responsive! Would recommend if looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey S.

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

Great Location

My wife and I and our dog all enjoyed what Ruidoso midtown had to offer. Midtown is very walkable and literally steps from the VRBO. Several great local shops and bars and restaurants within easy walking distance. The Noisy River Winery was a top choice along with the Village Buttery, Downshift Brewing, and Grill Caliente. A couple miles away was Grindstone Lake with a nice 1 mile trail that the dog thoroughly enjoyed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

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

Great location.

The property was excellent for walking around town. Everything was close. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosann R.

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

Great location

Great location. Easy to find and get around town. Everything was just as promised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Reed Helmly

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I LOVE THE MOUNTAINS. They are a little hard to get to from Austin, Texas. Having a cabin in the mountains is a great way to get away! It is my pleasure to share this cute little gem with you.

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - It may not be big, but it offers a real immersive experience with all the conveniences of being in town steps away from your front door.

What makes this property unique

This building has survived the years. It has been updated quite a bit since it was built, but the décor reflects the charm of a simpler time in our history.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests