Secluded, Mystic Mountain Lodge w/cinema/arcade rm

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Cloudcroft, NM

Cloudcroft Ski Area12 min drive
Sacramento Mountains Museum16 min drive
Sacramento Peak Observatory16 min drive
Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bear Room

1 King Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Wolf Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

"Fish Camp" Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Theater/Arcade Room & WC

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

❦ Luxury accommodations in the Lincoln National Forest ❦ — Very private mountain-top (>9K ft above sea level), 3-story log cabin, with 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths plus bonus room; sleeps 8. Remote yet just 13 minutes to Ski Cloudcroft (3 more to the village). Completely equipped kitchen yet spacious covered balconies for outdoor grilling while soaking in forested mountain views. The huge wall of windows in the warm and inviting living room brings the pristine forest right indoors. Free Wi-Fi throughout. Master suite, cozy reading nook, and black-walnut desk (dedicated workspace) at loft-level; 2 bedrooms at main living level; futon in the cinema/arcade room at parking level; all this means space for the whole family. Outdoor (only) video & audio surveillance in effect for your protection.

The altitude of Mystic Mountain Lodge makes it a great area for professional and amateur astronomy. The 2400+ sq ft cabin is on 2.2 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac with lots of wildlife and no traffic; a very private, deep-woods log-cabin feel. The warm glow from the pellet stove in the living room is supplemented by central forced-air heating. The home theater system, 3 arcade games (12 games each), and board games means nobody is going to get bored after sundown following long days of exploring the quaint shops on Burro Street and the 90+ hiking trails around Cloudcroft. Whether breakfast on the covered balcony or grilling lunch/dinner in the great outdoors, the wraparound deck will place you right in the deep woods charm and mystery. Nights on the deck will place you under mystery of the deep dark expanse of the Milky Way and planets; bring your telescope!

Property manager

Michael & Emily Holt

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Mystic Forest Lodge — spacious luxury in the high forested mountains!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Infants are people too and count as guests

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

□ STRICT RULES: 8 guests maximum! Cancellation or Penalty fee $100/extra/night; Absolutely NO PETS! Cancellation or Penalty fee $200/pet/night

□ Infants are people too and count as guests □ DO NOT rearrange furniture, move the gas grill, adjust decorations, or fiddle with electronics, etc.

□ NO smoking; NO outdoor fires including fireworks (BBQ grill is supplied); NO straying/hiking/exploring on private property; NO hunting; NO CAMPING

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Cloudcroft

Located in Cloudcroft, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. Trestle Recreation Area and Oliver Lee Memorial State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop. Travelling with kids? Consider National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

Cloudcroft Ski Area - 12 min drive
Sacramento Mountains Museum - 16 min drive
Sacramento Peak Observatory - 16 min drive
Trestle Recreation Area - 17 min drive
New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 19 min drive

Getting around

Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Cloudcroft Brewing Company - 16 min drive
Dave's Cafe - 17 min drive
Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - 16 min drive
Noisy Water Winery - 17 min drive
Western Bar & Cafe - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded, Mystic Mountain Lodge w/cinema/arcade rm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded, Mystic Mountain Lodge w/cinema/arcade rm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded, Mystic Mountain Lodge w/cinema/arcade rm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded, Mystic Mountain Lodge w/cinema/arcade rm located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cloudcroft Ski Area, Sacramento Peak Observatory and Trestle Recreation Area. Sacramento Mountains Museum and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

carey h.

11 May 2024

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

Cozy and Quiet

We enjoyed our stay at Mystic Mountain Lodge! Comfortable, clean and very secluded.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

21 Dec 2023

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

Couldn’t have been better

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mystic Mountain Lodge! The cabin was very clean and organized with breathtaking views from the beautiful picture windows in the living room. Our children especially loved the game room which also allowed for some restful moments for mom and dad. 😉 The hosts were fantastic to work with and very responsive to any questions we had. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat from the daily grind! You won’t regret it!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robby K G.

15 Sept 2023

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

Absolutely delightful

Mystic Mountain Lodge is perfect: impeccably clean, beautifully decorated, and exceptionally comfortable. Every inch a five star home. The area was replete with natural beauty and very quiet during our walks along the road. We so enjoyed sitting on the deck at all times of day, and the theater room was restful after long days of hiking. We hope to visit again in the future with more family!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great cabin in a wonderful location!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

15 Aug 2023

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

Cloudcroft in Comfort

We enjoyed our stay at this property very much. The home was clean, very well stocked with everything you need, and surrounded by beautiful trees. You can sit on the deck and watch the birds and butterflies while enjoying your coffee or tea. We did have one little hiccup while we were there but Michael took care of it immediately. It did not interfere with our stay at all. I highly recommend staying here. You'll have a great time and make lots of wonderful memories.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Emily Holt

Michael: My wife, Emily, and I love to travel, experience other cultures, meet new people, see new places and have adventures. We have 3 grown children, 2 of whom have college degrees in French and Linguistics while the other has a degree in Biology. My wife and I have studied French, Italian and a little German. We come from Texas, but my wife and I lived 2 years in northern Italy (Arona! Right on Lago Maggiore!) for my job, and then 2 more years in the east of England (Dereham, near Norwich). I am a recently retired Senior Staff Research Scientist, and my wife is a retired schoolteacher (5th-grade science). We own 2 short-term rental properties in Cloudcroft, New Mexico — this one that sleeps 6-8 guests (Mystic Mountain Lodge) and one that sleeps 15 (Mystic Forest Lodge). We love people and we love making people feel at home.

Emily: I am a retired science teacher living in Texas. I have an Etsy business that keeps me busy (etsy.com/shop/EmsItalianGems)! My husband, Michael, and I love to travel and stay in short-term rentals. Though we are both retired, we are kept quite busy hosting our wonderful guests at Mystic Mountain Lodge and Mystic Forest Lodge. We are really enjoying this new adventure!

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a log cabin with a deep-woods feel when we saw this cabin and absolutely fell in love with it. We love the quaintness of Cloudcroft and the beauty of these mountains, as well as the access from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and to the Grand Canyon and beyond. But the cabin itself, at high altitude and essentially in the middle of the Lincoln National Forest, simply ticked all the boxes for us. The majesty of the wildlife around the cabin, the mystique of the wind blowing through the forest, the intrigue of the clouds flying too low and getting caught in the trees, the beauty of the sunrise filtering through the woods on crisp mornings, and the awesomeness of the Milky Way stretching overhead at night with billions of stars gleaming in unmatched brightness against the darkest sky, inspires a sense of mystery, awe and fascination.

What makes this property unique

This is a real deep-woods log cabin at one of the most remote, yet very accessible locations in the Cloudcroft area. When you are finished exploring the more than 90 trails through these beautiful mountains, and the night has just gotten so dark, you can come settle in for family night in the home theater or around real arcade games. Or relax outside on the wraparound deck with your loved ones.