In Alto .You'll find Eagle Creek Sports Complex and Ruidoso Winter Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this cabin. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Downshift Brewing Company - 10 min drive
Schlotzsky's - 10 min drive
Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 10 min drive
Zocca Coffee - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!
Summary:
Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather.
Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.
The Space:
6 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | Sleeps 13 max
Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather.
Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.
🛌 The Space
6 Bedrooms
Master suite: wheelchair-friendly, en-suite bath w/ roll-in shower & elevator lift to main living area (lift key available by the office for handicapped individuals only)
Main Floor: large living area, 2 dining tables and kitchen island w/full kitchen. 2 bedrooms with king beds and 2 bedrooms with queen beds. Two full bathrooms. Washer and dryer.
Loft "Kids Only" zone — 3 twin beds + big-screen TV & games and seating area
1st floor: 1 fully accessible bath with large open shower, washer/dryer
Spacious living area — leather seating, big-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace
Dining & kitchen
2 large dining tables
Fully stocked open galley kitchen w/ stainless appliances & bar
Outdoor hot tub — soak year-round after skiing or hiking!
Wrap-around porch — two porch swings & forest views
🌄 Why You’ll Love It
Room for the whole family — sleeps big groups comfortably
Accessibility features — designed for wheelchair users and those needing extra space
Indoor hot tub — private and usable in all seasons
Loft just for kids — gives adults quiet time downstairs
Perfect location — close to Ruidoso, Alto Lake, golf & ski
Wildlife sightings — elk, wild horses, deer, turkeys, foxes & the occasional black bear
🔑 Guest Access & Notes
Entire home, indoor hot tub, porch & parking are yours
Self check-in via keypad
Level-entry & interior wheelchair lift
Stairs required for loft space (spiral staircase)
Quiet neighborhood — please observe 10 pm–7 am quiet hours
📍 Nearby Highlights
Ruidoso Winter Park — 2 min
Alto Lake & Recreation Area — 3 min
Alto Golf & Country Club — 4 min
Midtown Ruidoso — 10 min
Ski Apache Base — 25 min
Guest Access:
You will go directly to the cabin to check in. Please call the office for check in any time after 4. We will give you the lock box code.
Please make sure you have signed your rental agreement that you were sent directly to your email before you call.
The Neighborhood:
Alto
Getting Around:
You will need a car. In the winter months you need to be prepared for bad weather by having 4wd or chains on your tires.
Interaction with Guests:
As much or as little as you need. Our office hours are 9 AM to 7 PM 7 days a week. We are always available for emergencies. We are closed on Christmas.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! to the airport?
This cabin is 9.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Reviews
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6/10 Okay
Pedro Y.
Jan 13, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cabin is very spacious. Need a little bit of work and cleanness. Not very good equipped.
We had our annual family get together in Ruidoso. We are all familiar with the area and the Alto area is conveniently located and not far from restaurants and shopping areas.We had family from CA, NM, West TX, Central Tx, and the coastal area of TX and Ruidoso is in the middle of our family locations. The house was big enough for us to cook, eat, visit, and just enjoy each other. It was clean, well stocked, and our contact people were very responsive and helpful.The only reason that I didn’t give a 5 star rating was that I had looked for and thought that I had found a house that was wheelchair accessible. I did send a message questioning the accessibility and was assured that it would meet our needs.We got there and the living area, kitchen, 2 baths, and four bedrooms. The area was entered using a ramp with a smooth entry from the driveway into the house. The lower level also had smooth access to the bedroom and bathroom on that level.There is a lift that accommodates a wheelchair from ground to middle level that works well.The issue that we had was that none of the bathrooms were wheelchair accessible. The doors were only 2 feet wide and the chair would not fit through any of the doors. The bathroom areas were not large enough to manage if he had got in. That person and his wife could not stay with us as planned. They visited some during the day but had to leave so they could have bathroom access.The description of the property needs to be edited to show this.