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Welcome to Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse!
Front entrance and parking
Level entry.
Entry to the main home (lower level)
Foyer of the main home (lower level)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10496.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alto, NM
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    5 min drive
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    10 min drive
  • Ruidoso Convention Center
    11 min drive
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    14 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Guest bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd guest bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunkhouse (5th bedroom)

2 Single Beds

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom- between guest room 2 and 3

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom- Queen en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom- off King bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse: 'Family Reunion must have!' with Hot Tub & Pool Table.

"Big Sky Lodge and Bunkhouse is the quintessential rustic, large barn style home that's full of vintage charm surrounded by gorgeous pine trees! This home is perfect for family reunions or a great place to get together with friends and enjoy all that the mountains have to offer! This spacious, custom wood beamed home has ample level parking, a large fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and breakfast nook, and two common living spaces (*one upstairs and one downstairs) which make it suitable and comfortable for everyone! The entry level living room has a pool table, a large screened TV, wood burning fireplace, and vintage-chic décor that gives Big Sky Lodge its amazing charm. There are also 3 bedrooms located downstairs. Upstairs you'll find a large master King bedroom with an en suite bathroom, another large common living area with a big screen TV, fireplace, and plenty of space to play card games or hang out and simply enjoy the ambiance of this unique home. The large kitchen is the perfect place to create a wonderful meal while enjoying the view from the many windows! Adjoined to the kitchen is both a large dining table and a breakfast nook. Check out the wonderful views from the hot tub and/or ample seating out on the back lower level deck or have a nice cup of coffee and enjoy the hammock on the deck off the upper level. And if that's not enough, check out the game room in the bunkhouse! There is a ping pong table and an area to rest or watch an intense game of ping pong! There is also another living/common area off of the game room, a bathroom, and a loft bedroom upstairs in the game room with two twin sized beds. Main house has central air-conditioning and heat. The bunkhouse (5th bedroom) is completely separate from the main home for those who enjoy a bit of privacy. Note: Bunkhouse does not have A/C.

Bedding: 3 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twin

*As a Country Club property, strict parking rules apply. There can only be 1 car per bedroom in the home (in this case 5 cars only). There are no exceptions including no RVs. If violated, excess guests will be asked to leave and reservation holder may lose reservation and/or deposit.

Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!

Please note: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy as well as our inhouse policies and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).

The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood burning fireplaces.

Property manager

Hummingbird Cabins
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Alto

Located in Alto, this holiday home is in the mountains. Ski Apache and The Links at Sierra Blanca are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wingfield Park and Grindstone Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruidoso Winter Park or Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Map
Alto, NM

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 5 min drive
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 10 min drive
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 11 min drive
  • Grindstone Lake - 15 min drive
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse: 'Family Reunion must have!' with Hot Tub & Pool Table. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse: 'Family Reunion must have!' with Hot Tub & Pool Table.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse: 'Family Reunion must have!' with Hot Tub & Pool Table.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse: 'Family Reunion must have!' with Hot Tub & Pool Table. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Ruidoso Winter Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and The Links at Sierra Blanca. Ruidoso Convention Center and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our trip
Beautiful older property. Not sure if I understood that the kitchen is upstairs, we had one older adult who had a difficult time getting up and down for meals and this may be something for others to consider (we may have missed this if it was pointed out in the listing and is totally our fault). Overall we loved the property and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Diana L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Nothing looks like the photos.
The bathtubs and the zinc in the kitchen getting clogged, a lot of dust and cobwebs on the windows and high parts, dirty fans, the grill does not work well (one of the burners does not turn on).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia E., Burnet, TX

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Rustic doesn’t mean disrepair
The property is is need of deep cleaning, maintenance, and repair. Cobwebs in kitchen and downstairs bedrooms. Mouse downstairs. 1 frig in kitchen not working. Dishwasher poor. Dishes not clean even with pre rinsing. Pots and pans dirty. Only left 1” of dish. soap to wash dishes in sink that doesn’t hold water with old stoppers. 2 chairs in kitchen and 1 bar stool broken. No salt in water softener. Inside drier vent clogged and not maintained properly. Heater in bunkhouse not working. Would not have been able to use as 5th bedroom. Tried to call maintence because it was cold so pipes wouldn’t freeze, but No response or call back. ETC……
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

SUMMER M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Not happy with what we recieved at all
The property was not what we expected per the pictures advertised. It needs alot of updating to match what is online. There is a step that needs to be repaired. Lots of the furniture needs to be replaced. Broken stools, back of the chairs were coming off. Some of the chairs look like a dog and been chewing them up. Its advertised as a 5 bed 5 bath however, the 5th bedroom is in separate bunk house that isn't full furnished as a bedroom. Its more like a game room with a couch. Therefore we did not benefit from that bath or bed because no family wanted to stay in there. I asked for pictures of that bunkhouse before renting and was denied and now I see why. I also asked for pictures of the downstairs kitchen. Instead of telling me there was no downstairs kitchen. I was just told all pictures had already been provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great house!
Great location and great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This was a perfect cabin and location for a family getaway. We enjoy the home and the views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gloria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking Mountain View
Overall this place was great, kitchen fully stocked, spacious, too many amenities to mention. Only downside was that wifi was slow but spent most time outside and on the deck. And read description, no air conditioning so it was hot during the day but mornings and evenings were cool. Loved it and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great cabin that was not clean
There were no blankets on the beds. We found some in the closet but they were smelly and obviously not clean. The carpet was stained in many places. There was mouse poop under the kitchen sink. They only provided two trash bags but expected you to take out all trash. There is a putting green but no golf clubs. There is an amazing shower in the master bedroom but does not function as advertised online. We had to wash the pots and pans before we used them. They only provided one roll of paper towels. Spiders in the downstairs bathroom. The house needs an overall deep cleaning. And the outside grill was unusable because it was so dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of Space
Our group was made up of family, some married, some single. That can present organizational issues, but the sleeping options are varied, so it was great!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property
Good property, listing is accurate for what you get. Didn’t have the hammocks on the back porch though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Amar R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Old pictures on website, dirty furniture, torn towels, broken latches
The house is spacious, has nice views and is well appointed. It must be a warm and welcoming place at one point but now it looks old, dingy and poorly maintained. Minimal effort is put in making the guest feel welcome or even comfortable. The beds had used sheets with (golden) hair on it on several sheets and pillows. Really old dark comforters did not inspire confidence that they were cleaned at all. We had to buy sheets from Walmart. Thankfully it wasn't cold and we could make do with the blankets we had in the car. Kitchen was clearly cleaned before we came but several things were greasy and dirty to touch including the knives and pots/pans. The furniture and carpet are old and dirty/stained. We washed the sheets provided and covered every single piece of furniture we sat on. House is poorly lit and that does not help make things any more cheerful. One of the downstairs bedroom mattress gave backaches to everyone who slept on it; we had to abandon that room after a couple of nights and adjust within the remaining bedrooms. Old & torn towels. We ended up buying towels too. Several doors won't lock; broken or missing latches. Ants in one of the bathrooms. Website mentioned high speed internet but it is worse than DSL. We requested help for two days but slow internet was never addressed. One of the electric outlets was broken and exposed and is a safety hazard for young kids. The building had a notice of city code violation. The only saving grace was the beautiful view from the deck including the bird feeder. Deck is where we spent nearly all of our time because we stayed at home due to Covid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

cara m., Midlothian, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Beautiful spacious home Fantastic views and lots of wildlife We’ll be back
Great communication , easy to work with !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse
We really enjoyed our stay at the Big Sky Lodge & Bunkhouse. The house was very spacious and had plenty of room for our group of 9.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt C., Shallowater Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and place
Great views, lots of wildlife, was able to accommodate our large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Shyloh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Nice clean property worked out well for our large group

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great views and close to hiking
Traveled over spring break from the upper Midwest to this place. Gorgeous views, wonderful weather, and a very comfy home. Hikes and swims within minutes, national parks/monuments within hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Frankie M.

House was great.
Fantastic time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

Nice & clean
Property was nice. Great place for our 5 family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oscar C.

Very beautiful we joyed it very much Very well equipped
Beautiful house very spacious and will quit love the living rooms and the extra house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Hummingbird Cabins

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Hummingbird Cabins offers quality vacation rental cabins, homes, and property management services in Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Ruidoso is a beautiful mountain village in Southeastern New Mexico. Although the activities may seem endless year around, our visitors report their favorite activity to be relaxing while enjoying our cool pines and beautiful mountain views. Ruidoso is famous the world over for being the home of the richest quarter horse race; The All American Futurity. Live racing occurs each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Wintertime activities includes Ski Apache which is the Southernmost ski resort providing the warmest weather skiing and snowboarding to be found. Hummingbird Cabins is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of personal care and service. We are at your service and welcome you to our mountain paradise.

Please read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy as well as our inhouse policies and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outline our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).

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English, Spanish

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