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5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room

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Front exterior of the Lodge. Drone flyover (copy/paste): tinyurl.com/MFLFlyover
A dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs.
Immerse yourselves in nature, enjoy outdoor dining, watch spectacular sunsets
Cozy family entertainment in the upper level movie/game room
Great room (main level) with pool table, kitchen, and dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Place, Cloudcroft Ice Rink
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacramento Mountains Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪51 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

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room

Spacious 5BR Cloudcroft chalet with forest/valley views, two balconies, outdoor dining, and a game/movie room. Mystic Forest Lodge sleeps 15 and gives large groups room to cook, dine, play, watch movies, and relax together—about 12 minutes to Cloudcroft.

HIGHLIGHTS
□ Sleeps 15 in 5 bedrooms
□ Game/movie room: pool, air hockey, foosball + streaming/DVDs
□ Two balconies with forest/valley views
□ Outdoor dining + sunset views
□ Fully stocked kitchen
□ Open living/dining/kitchen + game area

The space
Mystic Forest Lodge is set up for reunions, multi-generational family trips, and group getaways. The home sleeps up to 15 and gives everyone room to spread out, gather, and relax. The open main floor combines the living room, kitchen, dining area, and pool table, making it easy for the whole group to stay connected.

The kitchen is fully stocked and equipped, with a spacious island for gathering. The dining table seats 8, and the island seats 6. Outside, two large balconies create even more room for outdoor living, dining, and sunset views.

For casual family fun, the game-and-movie room includes a Smart TV, movies, foosball, air hockey, board games, and streaming access. The pool table and foosball table are well-loved and best suited for relaxed family play rather than tournament-style play.

Sleeping layout:
□ Main floor: 1 king ensuite bedroom and 1 queen bedroom with bathroom next door
□ Top floor: 2 queen bedrooms and 1 extra-large kids’ room with 5 beds and a TV
□ Kids’ room beds: 1 queen, 1 bunk bed with full and twin, 1 trundle with 2 twins, plus a crib

Included for your stay: Wi-Fi, parking, laundry, propane grill, family-friendly touches, and a step-free route from the rear parking area to the main living level. Guests do not have access to the private owner suite, pantry, or garage/storage areas.

For safety and property protection, exterior video cameras monitor the front parking area, entry deck, upper game deck, back parking and grill area, and the rear access ramp and walkway. There are no cameras inside the home.

Guest access
Mystic Forest Lodge is in the Waterfall development just off Cox Canyon Highway (Hwy 130). Lakeview Drive, a well-maintained dirt road, leads into the neighborhood, and Camino del Luna (not Camino del Sol!) brings you to the lodge.

Guests enter through the front door using a keypad. Your entry code will be provided before arrival. Wi-Fi is available at the entry door, and your local point of contact can be reached through Wi-Fi calling if you need help getting in.

Parking is available in both the front and back. Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive may be needed for back parking in winter conditions. From the rear parking area, there is step-free access to the main living level.

Other things to note
Please note:

□ Mystic Forest Lodge sits above 8,000 ft. Summer temperatures are usually cool and dry, and the home does not have A/C.

□ Ceiling fans help keep the home comfortable in warmer months.

□ In colder months, central heat, electric fireplaces, and bedroom space heaters provide flexible comfort.

□ During snow, ice, or adverse winter weather, AWD/4WD is strongly recommended. Chains or snow socks may also be needed.

□ Camino del Luna from Lakeview Drive can be weather-sensitive in winter, and rear parking may be more affected than the front approach.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Infants are people too and count as guests
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave bed linens on the beds without removing; leave towels hanging where they are. This allows easy inspection for planning any special cleaning needs.
Tidy up the grill and put the grill cover back on. This may help prevent forest creatures from seeking out our grill.
Take all trash to the appropriate dumpster according to instructions provided 18 hours prior to checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
□ 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2621616vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cloudcroft

Located in Cloudcroft, this chalet is next to a golf course and 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

  • Cloudcroft Ice Rink - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Trestle Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Sacramento Peak Observatory - 14 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cloudcroft Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dusty Boots Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountain Barbecue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Texas Pit BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room?

As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room on 26 Jan 2027 start from AU$839, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Chalet: Panoramic Views & Game Room located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Red B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time our family stayed at this lovely property. There was plenty of room for the eleven of us (ages ranging from six months to 64) to spread out and plenty of things to keep everyone entertained. The kitchen is great for cooking and especially for serving a group!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca R.

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

Great Stay

This was the best stay we have had in cloudcroft.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Thanks for being our guest, Blanca! Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

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

Great place!

Our family enjoyed the accommodations and the surroundings. We had the best time! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thanks for your review, Donald. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason h.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2024
Thank you for being our guest again, Jason. Please come again anytime you feel like getting away!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Great place for big family

The house was great for our big family. We enjoyed our time there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Wonderful stay for the entire family

Thank you for a wonderful stay, we absolutely enjoyed your beautiful home. Definitely a place to relax and to make everlasting memories with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Perfect, Crystal. This is exactly what we strive for -- lasting family memories from relaxing and enjoying one another in beautiful settings. Please come again any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Family fun

This is our third year to stay there and we had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

3 Generation Stay

Great property! Plenty of space to spread out!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place comfortably accommodated our group of 12 with a couple of beds to spare & plenty of space! The views from the decks & windows that overlook the green meadows & forested slopes of Cox Canyon were a feast for these desert-dwellers’ eyes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved your cabin. We liked it was very remote and private. We enjoyed the scenic views and spacious cabin overall. We only saw that there were a lot dead flys near every window and dvd movies were not in their correct dvd box. Maybe an upgrade on the grill outside. But this place is awesome! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle D.

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

Home away from Home

Our family had a wonderful memory-making Easter weekend in your beautiful, spacious, comfortable mountain retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
We love to hear this, Rochelle, that your family had a wonderful memory-making weekend at our special place in the mountains. We hope you will come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar O.

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

Best cabin in cloudcroft/ruidoso

We had an amazing weekend at this cozy cabin! The location is peaceful and surrounded by nature, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The cabin was clean, well-stocked, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of space for our group and the kids had a blast. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Family Trip

Plenty of room to visit, watch football and cook. Location was convenient for all of our activities. Thank you for renting us your home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Family Weekend

We had a wonderful time at this cabin! Our family ranged in age from 8 to 82 years, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of memories were made!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daneen M.

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

Cloudcroft trip

Enjoyed this house for my large family to gather comfortably!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina G.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Pictures don’t do it justice. Beautiful property! We’ll taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy V.

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

Loved it

Our entire family had an amazing time at the property! There was so much to do at the house, every single person had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
We love to read reviews like this, Stacy, and to know we helped your family create wonderful lasting memories. Please come again any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

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

Kid friendly

Very responsive owners and very nice house. Lots of room and fun activities for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohsin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Host was excellent! Property was clean! Area is remote, make sure you have entry info before arriving. You may not have cell phone service until entering the cabin/wifi.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thanks for your review, Sheri, and thanks for being our guest. Please come again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, Sarah. It sounds like you had exactly the kind of family experience we strive to support. Please come again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby P.

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

Wonderful place for a family vacay!

The Mystic Lodge is a great place for a family vacation! We spent 3 nights and just had a wonderful time every day. There is something for everyone there, big decks to enjoy the cool mountain air, pool tables and foosball for some enjoyment, TV area with a nice couch and tons of movies to relax with. There is also plenty of wildlife, we saw mule deer, elk, squirrels, chipmunks, and plenty of beautiful stellars Jay's flying through the trees. Highly recommend staying here, only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia G.

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

Great family trip

Loved the place. The property was easy to access. Beautiful scenery. The house was clean and super spacious. Lots of things included to entertain the whole family. Fully equipped with all thing necessary for daily living. Great place overall 👌.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thanks Lucia. With over 600 DVDs, Foosball, Air Hockey, Pool Table, board games and card games, it's very difficult to get bored at Mystic Forest Lodge after an adventure-filled day of exploring 89+ miles of trails in the immediate vicinity and hanging out in the quaint little village of Cloudcroft all day long! Yeah, we love it there, too! Please come again!

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Emily Holt

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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.

Languages:

English

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