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Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room

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TV, fireplace, books
Game room
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room

The Big House is a sprawling 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 living rm affair designed to support your whole family vacation in style. The open concept kitchen/dining/living area features a full size shuffleboard table under a window framing Sierra Blanca, a gas fireplace below a flat screen, satelite connected TV, and some unique Texas style seating. On the other side of the marble top bar there is a gas range and a kitchen with all the food prep and cook ware any chef could need. Dishwasher, double ovens, pantry, fridge/freezer combo, ice maker, and RO softened water complete the room. Cook big and serve your crew at the pine dining table, and then adjourn to the downstairs TV/bar/poker table/wood burning fireplace room decorated in the style of a mountain dive bar. Why yes that is a skunk pelt hanging on the wall, thank you for asking, and yes we have talked and laughed well into the night on a number of occasions, and we invite you to do the same!! After drinks downstairs head up to the master suite and enjoy the private balcony for a night cap before sliding into the comfortable king bed, and pulling the black out shades until it's time to do it all over again. The master bathroom features a walk in closet, two sinks, and a huge shower with two shower heads. There are a washer and dryer in case y'all get messy feel free to do a load of laundry. The other direction out of the kitchen leads to the 4 downstairs bedrooms...the front room sports bunk beds, a TV, and a kids table and chairs for the little ones to conduct kid business. The next room down the hall is dual closeted and contains a comfy king bed, two nightstands, and bench. The back two bedrooms flank two full bathrooms, one more set of bunk beds in one, and a queen in the other. Both offer loads of closet space for your things. The backyard begins with a dual seating area deck and propane/charcoal grill BBQ. From there the yard falls away into a wooded ravine where we play with our dogs and enjoy nature under the stars.

Property manager

Kalin Harvard

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: $100 pet fee for first two dogs, $50 per dog after

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wingfield Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room located?

Located in the center of Ruidoso, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Wingfield Park. Pillow's Funtrackers and Grindstone Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny V., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay
me and my friends had an amazing time a great place to stay definitely will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious cabin. Very clean and close to town.
Had a great stay. Very nice cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place so far
Property was awesome!! Host was excellent, this is the 5th year we spend Thanksgiving in Ruidoso and this has been the best property so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

serena z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Property was great for our family. Had room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
House was fantastic! Great location and plenty of amenities. Bedrooms were spacious and house layout was great for multiple families. Had everything we needed to have a great get together with family. Loved the lounge area with fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., Midland, TX

Wonderful Rental Property
We enjoyed our stay over the weekend. Met up with family and friends in Ruidoso and the house met all our needs. Plenty of sleeping options, lots of room to relax, wonderful decor, all the dishes needed for cooking and eating, grill worked well. Loved the shuffleboard table!! I highly recommend this rental for your next trip to Ruidoso.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Vanessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay; RUDE owner
House was beautiful and clean and spacious! Location is perfect with surrounding woods and bustling town life just blocks from the front door. However, my family and guests experienced a rude and impolite encounter with the owner when she barged into the house only notifying my 12 year old son who opened the door that she was the owner rather than asking to speak with his parents. She walked in and demanded to know who the “renter” was. After my mother in law requested to know her name , I explained that I was the one renting the property. She again demanded to know how many people were staying in the house . When booking the reservation we had noted that there going to be 10 people staying at the house . However, this being a get- away and opportunity for us to reconnect with our friends and family from Ruidoso over the holiday , we had invited two more adults to stay the weekend with us. We did not believe this to be a problem because the listing states “sleeps 12.” She then made up some story that there were too many people in the house at the time and that the fire department only allows for 10 people in the house at a time. Then why does the listing state “12 people”??? I apologized for not updating her on The two extra people but there are so many other ways she could’ve approached that situation. Her bursting in on our family dinner making my guests and myself feel very uncomfortable was off putting to say the least. My guest was so embarrassed and ashamed to be sitting at the table eating dinner that explained to her apologetically that he was just about to eat and then leave. My friend had every right to enjoy a hot meal before he made his four trek back to Albuquerque at night, especially after him hunting all day. I paid in full the amount that was required to rent this property so this was a very upsetting and dismal experience on out vacay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Had a blast enjoying Ruidoso, all the while being able to relax at this home…My family enjoyed it !!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Súper agradable y todo en orden
Muy bonita la cabaña todo limpio y todo tiene para pasar un agradable Momento
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were great and all that was advertised for our family reunion.
Easy to navigate and walk through steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Clean Home
My family of 10 stayed for a long weekend. It was a beautiful home with so many things to do. We were so impressed with how well it was stocked and how clean it was. Bedding was clean and fresh which is something that is at the top of my list. We cooked entire meals several times and had everything we needed. This home is truly wonderful. We will defiantly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Away
Plenty of space. Sparkling clean. Excellent location. Hope to stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hangout
We had a blast here and will most certainly come back. The game room and fire pit were awesome. Great space for friends to get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
It was very nice and laid out well for our needs. The doors had swelled quite alot from moisture but they need WD because they were also very squeaky. Otherwise no complaints.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big House Brilliance
Beautiful house in a great location. Very comfortable beds, 3 full bathrooms and an amazing kitchen and bar/game room. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg P., Wellington, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great experience
We’ve been staying here for 3 years and plan on going back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We plan to return
Great location, large house, everything works, attentive owner, and extremely clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. House has everything you need. Best cabin/house we have ever stayed at!
We enjoyed staying at this cabin. Shuffle board, poker table and location !! We will definitely be looking for this cabin on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., MIAMI, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2020 Thanksgiving
Our family enjoyed an escape up to the Ruidoso mountains to celebrate Thanksgiving and it was great! The house was perfect for a group of 11 everyone had a bed and an plenty of space to run around. We enjoyed the game room and bar along with the well stocked kitchen for our Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best in Ruidoso!
The BEST house we've ever stayed at in Ruidoso! We stay several times a year for horse races and this is by far the best! We loved the house and the owner! Absolutely the BEST! We will be trying to book with Mona every trip now! Thank you so much for your hospitality. The Rios'
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for a large group.
Property was very clean and worked great for our family group of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacationing
Enjoyed our stay ! Nice place and loved Mona! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valentines Weekend
Had to rent bigger house than needed to meet all our perks( well equipped kitchen, grill, good internet, wood burning fireplace). First day the two of us spent our time on shuffleboard and poker table. Property mgr very reachable and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location awesome place
Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clesta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large groups.
The house is very clean and an enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019