Mystic Forest Lodge, w/Superb Vistas & Media Room!

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15320 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Cloudcroft, NM

New Mexico Rails-to-Trails9 min drive
Sacramento Mountains Museum12 min drive
Cloudcroft Ski Area16 min drive
Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bear Room

+1

3 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Cabin Room

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master Suite

1 King Bed

Southern Country Room

1 Double Bed

Texas Room

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Ensuite master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

❦ 3440 sq ft of pure LUXURY accommodations in the Lincoln National Forest ❦ — Mystic Forest Lodge is perfect for staging family adventures to last a lifetime. (Capacity for 15 guests, including infants.) This luxury chalet, though remote, is just 12 min to Burrow Street in the charming little village of Cloudcroft. With the huge open floorplan (w/pool table), fully stocked & equipped kitchen, 2 spacious balconies with 180+ deg panoramas, and large movie/game room, it’s no wonder we receive reviews like this one: “This is exactly what my family needed!!! Will book for a longer time next time! …This gem is probably the best [BnB] in the area! …The house is so beautiful! …We will be holding on to the great memories we made at this place for a long while!” Majestic wildlife, the hush wind in the pines and the entangled clouds in the trees, the sunrise on crisp mornings, the milky canopy of stars on deep black nights, inspire a sense of mystery, awe and fascination at the Mystic Lodges of Cloudcroft.

Property manager

Michael & Emily Holt

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Upper deck with plenty of out door furniture to take in the views.

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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: 15 guests maximum! Cancellation/Penalty fee of $100/extra/night; Absolutely NO PETS! Cancellation/Penalty fee of $200/pet/night

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

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

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 chalet is in the mountains. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Sacramento Mountains Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop. Travelling with kids? Consider National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 9 min drive
Trestle Recreation Area - 12 min drive
Sacramento Mountains Museum - 12 min drive
Sacramento Peak Observatory - 13 min drive
Cloudcroft Ski Area - 16 min drive

Getting around

Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Cloudcroft Brewing Company - 15 min drive
Dave's Cafe - 13 min drive
Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - 13 min drive
Noisy Water Winery - 13 min drive
Western Bar & Cafe - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mystic Forest Lodge, w/Superb Vistas & Media Room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mystic Forest Lodge, w/Superb Vistas & Media Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mystic Forest Lodge, w/Superb Vistas & Media Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mystic Forest Lodge, w/Superb Vistas & Media Room! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly chalet is within 9 mi (15 km) of New Mexico Rails-to-Trails, Sacramento Peak Observatory and Trestle Recreation Area. Cloudcroft Ski Area and Sacramento Mountains Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

5 May 2024

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

Lovely cabin

Loved the cabin! The whole family enjoyed our stay! It was perfect. We will definitely book again for a longer stay. We recommend 100%.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason h.

18 Apr 2024

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

Great stay

Think this was the 3rd time we stayed at this property. Had a great time. Beautiful place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

12 Mar 2024

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

Perfect home for our large group

The house was perfect for our stay! Plenty room to accommodate 4 couples and a few children. Many amenities within the house and a gorgeous location. Don’t think we could’ve found a better place to enjoy. Spent a lot of time at the large kitchen island chatting and enjoying each others company.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

24 Nov 2023

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

Mountain cabin

Nice place, plenty of bedrooms and Dishes. Very high altitude if anyone has breathing problems. A tv in the living room would be a good addition with a regular gas fireplace. A good place where we all had fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P., Tucson, Az

24 Oct 2023

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

Mystic Forest Lidge

Beautiful property, views are spectacular. House was clean and kitchen well stocked. It was a wonderful place to enjoy family and we would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 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 15 guests (Mystic Forest Lodge) and one that sleeps 6 to 8 (Mystic Mountain 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 Forest Lodge and Mystic Mountain Lodge. We are really enjoying this new adventure!

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a cabin in the quaint little village of Cloudcroft when we discovered this chalet. We wanted a place of our own in the beauty of these mountains, as well as the access from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and to the Grand Canyon and beyond. This chalet was the perfect fit for our frequent escapes to Cloudcroft as well as trips through Cloudcroft to other places. And it made a perfect vacation rental to help support us in our adventures. Similar to our other mountain cabin in the area, Mystic Mountain Lodge, the majesty of the wildlife around the chalet, 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. This is why we had to name our new home Mystic Forest Lodge.

What makes this property unique

A somewhat remote, yet very accessible location very near to the village of Cloudcroft, Mystic Forest Lodge offers very spacious accommodations for up to 15 guests (remember, infants are precious guests, too), and plenty to do with family meals, pool, movies and games. When you are finished exploring Cloudcroft, White Sands National Moment, or the more than 80 trails through these beautiful mountains, and the night has just gotten so dark, you can come settle in for family night with movies and games, or just relax outside on two large decks with your loved ones.