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Black Bear Ridge Vacation Home

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A covered patio with a grill, seating, and a view of the backyard.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and patterned throw pillows. There are multiple windows with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a decorative wall hanging.
A two-story house with a front porch and a driveway leading to a white fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the mountains, this vacation home accommodates 10 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a porch, deck, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Families can enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing nearby. The property is pet-friendly and includes a jetted bathtub and video games. Explore attractions like Raton Convention Center and Tiger Stadium.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Your private spa moment

    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Patio
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Raton, NM
  • Place, Raton Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Legion Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiger Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garage Access Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Hallway Access Bathroom

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

Master Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Black Bear Ridge Vacation Home

Relax with family or friends at this peaceful place to stay. This is our family vacation home where we enjoy time together cooking, relaxing, drinking, and enjoying the fine Raton NM weather. The views from the home are stunning with plentiful wildlife viewing. Our family loves the outdoors and this home is close to fishing, hiking, hunting, and shooting sports. Enjoy our home with your family or friends.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3063743vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Raton

Located in Raton, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sugarite Canyon State Park and Fishers Peak State Park, while The Raton Museum and Shuler Theater are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Map
Raton, NM

What's nearby

  • Raton Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Legion Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tiger Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Raton Pass - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Sugarite Canyon State Park - 13 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Raton Station - 6 min drive
  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Portillos Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sage Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Ridge Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Black Bear Ridge Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Ridge Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Ridge Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Ridge Vacation Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tiger Stadium, Raton Convention Center and Raton Country Club and Golf Course. Legion Park and Climax Canyon Nature Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean property as described. Hosts were helpful with our request.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved our stay!! The house was great…….very clean, beds and pillows were comfortable, very spacious, and a beautiful view! The hosts were very friendly and responsive, they did a great job of making sure that we had what we needed! They also welcomed our two little dogs which was great!! We would definitely love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the better rentals that I have stayed in. The host was great, we had one small problem and it was fixed very quickly. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and had everything it should. Very nice views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with great views. Super clean and well cared for home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thanks for your kind words. We hope to host you again soon!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice and in a great setting. Loved the back porch. It would be a stretch to sleep 12 here but might be manageable. Overall the house was clean, in a quiet location and we were happy with our stay. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Just to clarify, we agree that sleeping 12 is too much that is why house rules advertise as sleeping 10. We appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our stay the property was lovely. Everything was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, quick to respond and amenities excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thanks Elvia. We hope you will come stay again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was amazing! It was located in a beautiful spot on the edge of town and the wilderness. It was close enough to the town for food and activities, but far enough out to where it felt like we weren’t right in town. The house was comfortable, clean and homey. We would definitely recommend this place to others, and will stay there again if we are vacationing in Raton or the surrounding area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here multiple times. Always wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thanks again for choosing us. Glad you had another great stay!!-Missy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with an excellent view

Great for families
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2025
Thanks Eddie. Glad you enjoyed stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house the whole family enjoy it. The wild life there made it even better . I would book it again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thanks Michael. So glad you enjoyed it. We would love to host you again!!!-Missy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Black Bear Ridge Raton

Excellent host and property. Highly recommend and would stay at the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Thanks Shawn. We look forward to hosting you again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice House with great Location!

The home was very clean and easily accessible to town. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again when coming back to Raton.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2023
Thank you LeeAnn. I hope you come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rigell family

It was very comfortable and a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for our trip

My 3 sons and myself have hunted in Raton for several years and this is the best house by far that we have stayed at. Everything went seamlessly for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, peaceful and beautiful views!

We had a wonderful stay. The owners were more than helpful with any questions. The home is beautiful, clean and delightful. We would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2023
Thanks Leandra! We enjoyed having you as our guest and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Good set up.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
Thank you Lori!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Raton, N.M.

The house was great and the views were amazing! House was stocked with everything you might need and wildlife was everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing views. Unfortunately, we were driving through town and were only staying one night. We would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We welcome you to come stay again when you can spend more time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy in a beautiful location :-)

Our experience was great and set us up for a successful weekend :-) the property management was easy to communicate with, and the place was just what we needed. :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2023
We were so happy to have you stay at our home! Thanks and keep us in mind for next time you are in Raton.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Raton Retreat

Great home. Wonderful location. Abundant wildlife. Super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third year in a row to stay here and next year will be number 4. It’s a great house in a great location run/owned by wonderful people. Other than the insane heat this year (not their fault) it was perfect. See y’all next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Thanks Hial. We look forward to hosting you again next year. You are a fabulous guest!!!!

About the host

Hosted by Kara R. Rauert

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My name is Kara Rauert. My sister, Melissa Girard-Lemons, purchased this vacation home and we want to share it with others. We both have experience with rental properties and this is a new venture for us in New Mexico. We, unfortunately, are not able to be here full time yet. Our loss is your gain.

Why they chose this property

We love Raton, New Mexico. It is peaceful, beautiful, and quiet. Did we mention the weather? Raton enjoys a beautiful climate. What to do in Raton, NM? It is close to local attractions, has many outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, shooting sports, hiking, kayaking, golf, and skiing. So many options to do, but our favorite part of spending time in Raton NM is enjoying our patio while cooking a meal together as a family and enjoying a cocktail or beer. The views from the house are pretty awesome!

What makes this property unique

Our house is located within the city limits of Raton NM, but it feels like you are out in the country. We are located up the Mesa. You feel like you have the place to yourself, but you also have all of the conveniences needed nearby.

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