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Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

Ruidoso vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Wingfield Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Ruidoso

On lake.Stay at this Ruidoso vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Grindstone Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Wingfield Park. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grindstone Lake - 10 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wingfield Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Casino Apache - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

Incredible views overlooking Grindstone Lake, great for fishing or swimming during the summer months. Spacious accommodations with 6 bedrooms/6 bathrooms and two family areas. After a day of walking the nearby hiking trails soak in the hot tub with views of the lake or relax with one of the two fireplaces, both with views of the lake.

Property manager

Alex Armendariz

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Clean outside grill if used.
If A/C was utilized - turn off air conditioner. During winter months please leave the thermostat set to 60 degrees and turn off mini splits in the lower 2 bedrooms.
The door locks by entering the code number and the checkmark upon departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful time in a beautiful home with an amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time we have stayed at this house. I’m not sure it gets any better than this location, view, etc. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci P.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our favorite places to stay in Ruidoso!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend

This place had everything our family needed and more! The online pictures did not do it justice. Beautiful view of the lake and trails close by were nice. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

moses c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Well, our stay was to blow off steam from so much work and stress and that’s what we did this. Home is a beautiful home. Very nice location. Everything was nice and cleaned. Only issue was the grill outside was pretty dirty. And the other issue was the lake. Very nice lake if we would’ve had Water just like the pictures but the lake was low. Did have Water went fishing overall we did have a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Very beautiful home with an amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The house was lovely as was the view. Locking the house was not addressed and didn’t get a speedy response when I reached out as to how that worked. We finally figured it out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

We loved our stay at this house!! Clean, beautiful, and loved the location! The host was great and quick to respond to questions! Can’t wait to book it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

federico m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Fantastic!!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARGARITA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Beautiful house with plenty of room, great for large groups. We especially appreciated that each bedroom had its own bathroom and the young adults and teens enjoyed hanging out downstairs in the TV room while the older adults had some peace and quiet upstairs. The lake and hiking trails are within walking distance. The property manager was also very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Gathering

We (adults and kids) all had a fabulous time . This was our first annual Christmas event and it couldn't have been more perfect. The rooms were nice, large kitchen and family room accommodated everyone. It is a beautiful place and area. It would be a fun winter or summer vacation place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake view

Beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gameroom and TV

No TV on the main floor or patio to watch football. Gameroom had no sand for the shuffleboard table that was really disappointing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Freeman family

Home was lovely- we have stayed there before and loved it. We will be back!! Thanks for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow! Impressive home with gorgeous views!

Stayed here with my family and enjoyed every piece of it! Home was beautiful and well equipped! I have stayed in many hotels, resorts and VRBOs and this is absolutely the BEST! Words do not do this property justice. This will be my go to place going forward. My family and I appreciate the attention to detail and just how well laid out this house was.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerald A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous House and great views

This house is AMAZING! Gorgeous and the views were just breathtaking! It also had everything you could possibly need. We had a great time and would love to return! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect family getaway!

The home was spacious enough for everyone to spread out. It was clean and just perfect for our family. Stunning views! We went fishing at the lake and caught multiple fish. With six bedrooms and bathrooms, it truly was a perfect size for a large family gathering. The great room was perfect for family game night. We would definitely stay here again! We made some great memories.!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chauncy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This is a perfect house for a family getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake P., Tulsa, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with good sleeping arrangements for kids

House was perfect for our needs. We would stay at this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo L.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an awesome property and area!

Here for our wedding at the In. Of the Mountain Gods and chose this place for the location. The house and property is Amazing!!! Views are beautiful and can’t beat location. We had a wonderful stay, our family and closed friends LOVED it!!! We will return and this is Joe a family destination for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

We had a great time with a large group. This home had everything we needed. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View

This house was amazing!! This was our 1st time to visit ruidoso and had a blast. We arrived late at night but waking up the next morning all I can say is WOW!!!! Definitely plan on coming back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luciano R. R.

Liked: Cleanliness

NM Xmas Vacation

Great stay in a beautiful house close to downtown and nice hiking trails around the lake by the house. Perfect for families or just couples doing a long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2023

We take a family vacation every year and this by far was the nicest place we have ever stayed. We have 13 family members and everyone had plenty of space. The views were amazing. You hike down the trail behind the house to get to Grindstone lake, which was very pretty. Alex, our host, was very accommodating, and took wonderful care of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than advertised

This place was awesome. The pictures don’t do justice to how cool this house really is. The views are great and the location is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023