The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town
Sometimes described as a chalet on steroids, this custom built home was intended to be the perfect retirement home for a local builder. It features all kinds of unique and special amenities such as a formal dining room (1 of only 2 in Red River), an outdoor kitchen (huge grill & sink) coupled with a wood-burning fireplace located above the roofline so you can gaze at the mountains or look down on the flower garden, and a 4 car garage (3 available to guests) deep enough to park 8 compact cars! This amazing home, newly redecorated, provides guests with a true taste of luxury: from the new stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in the kitchen to the ice maker and wine chiller in the wet bar to the Jacuzzi tub in the master suite to the new washer/dryer in the huge tiled laundry room (also with a utility sink) to the custom tile work in the kitchen/dining room/breakfast area to the new stain master carpet to the new 60" flat-screen TV in the family room. Every bedroom is decorated with its own theme, features 800 thread count sheets, and the thickest, warmest blankets you've ever seen for those cold winter nights. The top floor features 5 bedrooms--one master king suite, a second king master, and 3 comfy queen rooms--each with its own TV. The master suite or Captain's Quarters (decorated with Indian decor including a Pendleton wool blanket spread) sleeps 2 and has a private balcony, a large master bath with a Jacuzzi tub, and a large dressing room with cedar lined closets. Two twin cats in the dressing room accommodate smaller children or even petite adults. The second master (the Artist's Room) sleeps 4 in a new king plus queen sleeper sofa. It too has a private balcony plus an in-room sink and electric recliner. A mix of cowboy and Indian decor, this room contains original artwork by a local artist, a Pendleton Indian blanket spread, and bright colors. The "Cross" Room (sleeps 2) shares a large bath with the second master. The faux-suede bedding, flat-screen TV, and wall decorated with unique crosses from around the world provide a very peaceful, relaxing atmosphere that perfectly fits the Indian worshipping the Great Spirit in the picture over the bed. The Bear Room (sleeps 2), done in hunter greens and rich woody browns, shares a large bath with the Wolf room. The "bear" artwork, from the tapestry bedspread to multiple pictures to a giant wall hanging to 3 wall hooks to the lamps, showcases mothers, cubs, and large males in various scenes and poses, including acute tiny cub perched atop an old tree stump. The Wolf Room (sleep 2) next door, in soothing shades of blue and green, greets guests with an ever so soft blanket/spread and various wolf decor, including one picture of an intense blue-eyed wolf looking right at the bed with his penetrating gaze. Main floor sleeping arrangements include the Cowboy Bunk Room (sleeps 6 in a twin bunk set and a queen bunk set), a second family room (known as the Buffalo Room--sleeps 4 on 2 new queen sleepers), and the sun porch (sleeps 2 on a double futon). The TV in the Bunk Room is functional only for video games brought by guests--bring your own hookups. Other features worth noting are the fully stocked kitchen (spices, Keurig [bring your own K-cups], 2 crock pots, 2 coffee makers, a large wok, lots of large pots, and more), a full outdoor balcony on the main floor with plenty of seating and a grill, a gas log stove in the Buffalo Room, a "landing" on the winding staircase to the upper outdoor area, and an extra frig in the garage for overflow food and drinks. Finally, the Great Room (really!) will impress you with the 2 large rocking chairs in front of the huge wood-burning fireplace topped by an Indian headdress, the massive 60" flat-screen TV with its "surround" seating of 3 sofas and multiple chairs, the numerous skylights, and the 2-story vaulted ceiling surrounded by the second-floor balcony. Truly a luxury home for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Since this grand old lady sleeps 24, it is the perfect place for a wedding, a family reunion, or another special event. If Villa is already rented during your preferred dates, check out the other fabulous properties by the same owner: Running Bear River Lodge (sleeps 24) and Birds and Bears Retreat (sleeps 16), both located on the river. Please see notes for suggestions on what to bring on your Red River Vacation to make your stay more comfortable!
This home is Not Pet Friendly This home does Not have AC **4 Wheel Drive/ Chains are required during winter months. **
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About the area
Red River
Red River is home to this holiday home. Red River Ski Area and Lost Lake are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Río Grande del Norte National Monument and Carson National Forest.
Is The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town on 4 May 2026 start from AU$1,575, 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 The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Villa - One of the Largest Rental Homes In Town located?
Situated in Red River, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mallette Park, Red River Nature Trail and Brandenburg Park. Old Town and Mallette Park Nature Trail are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a wonderful home for a large group. Plenty of bedrooms, plenty of gathering space, plenty of hot water! Our only concern was that the internet connection was slow. Our remote workers went to Bearly Awake Coffee for a faster connection. We will definitely plan to stay at the Villa again.
kimberly h.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
GREG & KATHY C.
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location was great, the villa could be so great just needs some repairs and updates.Could only get 2 of the many t.v’s to work, upstairs tub won’t drain, dryer door won’t stay shut, grills not working, needs some TLC.Lots of room and had a great time regardless!!
This is our third time staying at the villa. We love the space and a place that our entire family can stay and have fun. However, over the past six years, there has been little to no maintenance done, and the house is definitely starting to show its age. It was pretty dirty this time and the kitchen was the worst. A little TLC and this could be an amazing property again.
Large home with plenty of space for multiple families.
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The pictures are accurate and we loved that there was plenty of bedrooms each with their own TV. The house has a lot of stairs so I would not recommend for anyone with problems with getting up and down as everything requires many steps. We will be staying here again for sure. Quick responses from guest services and maintenance.
Antoinette L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thanks so much for your feedback Antoinette ! We’re really glad you enjoyed your stay! We will take your feedback and improve on it. Thanks again for the review and for being such a great
Verified
4/10 Poor
James J.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We stayed at the villa.Great location, Property has awesome potential and I’m sure it was awesome years ago, however, needs a good deep cleaning and some maintenance. A deep cleaning, new carpet and a paint job would do wonders and restore this to an awesome place. The light cover in the downstairs bathroom is cracked, the dryer door latch is broken, the grill up top in the garden area is nasty and gross and needs a good cleaning, multiple drains were very slow to drain. Garage was also not swept out and trash was in it when we arrived.
The house was nice - but several televisions did not work, and "out of order" signs on the ice maker, one of the fireplaces.... Internet was almost non-existent. It was quite warm during the day and the bedroom without a window stayed hot at night. The upstairs bedrooms all had skylights - which are beautiful - but not nice when the room is bright from the skylight right above the bed at 6am. But it was a very good location - just on the edge of town and close to everything. Overall, I would recommend the place.
It is the best house our large family has stayed in.
We even had extras close friends stay close by
and had room for them for meals and socializing
at night.
The layout is a little weird but it accommodated everyone fine. We loved the outdoor kitchen / fireplace even though you get a good workout with all the stairs. We def would book again.
Josh L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Theresa B.
25 Mar 2019
Lots of room for a big group
We had a group of over 20 people and this wa s a great location and house for us. It was a little awkward in the layout but with lots of couples and children to all worked it. The upstairs patio was awesome—probably the best feature of the house. The only significant drawback was the odd heating ad cooling system. Overall the house is great—clean, spacious, open, well-equipped, unique property.
I would also add that the rental company was prompt, helpful, and extremely responsive. I would definitely rent again.
Theresa B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leslie H.
28 Jan 2019
Perfect for our big family
Although the house was spacious, the way it was furnished made it feel cozy. Family could gather together or be alone. There was plenty of room for both.
Leslie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Pam W.
7 July 2018
Beautiful Home
This home is beautiful and huge. The pictures of the home are reflective of how beautiful it is and how well it fits a large group. The reason I gave this home 3 stars is due to the outdoor patio and the management. Only half of the grill was in working order, and the entire grill was filthy. The outdoor patio pictures aren't an adequate reflection of its condition. Also note that this patio access is gained by many steps and it is actually above the house. This means a beautiful view, just be aware of this with children. There was a huge dead rat in the garbage can on the patio as well. There were numerous used water bottles left on the balconies not cleaned up before our stay. The hall bathroom drain was clogged with long white hair, which made it drain too slow to use. The management company immediately disposed of the dead rat and cleaned up the grill. In a luxury rental costing more than $900 a day, I expect all of these things are closely attended to in advance. However, the inside of the house was clean and beautiful and our family had a wonderful time.
Pam W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia E.
9 June 2018
Beautiful property
We all enjoyed our stay, lots of room. The Villa is beautiful. We had stayed there about 4 years ago. That’s the reason we booked in May. All of our friends loved it there.
Sylvia E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
We just want to say Thank You for staying with us at The Villa. We hope you come back again. We do book one year advance. Keep in touch Thanks again
Wendy
Red River Real Estate
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawn Manning O.
20 Feb 2018
So much fun!
We had a great experience! Thank you!
Dawn Manning O.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Terry R.
29 June 2017
Nice overall rental property with plenty of room.
No air conditioning so during the day it was very warm in the house but that's what you expect in Red River properties. Need more fans to circulate the air during the day. No vent a hood over the stove so when preparing meals got very smoking in the kitchen. Lights were not working over the stove. Red River Real Estate which manages the property was very pleasant and easy to work with.
Terry R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mamie H.
11 Nov 2015
Incredible place to visit with big family!
My husband's family wanted to all go on a skiing holiday together and we stayed in this incredible home. It was very cozy in spite of the enormous size. The photos accurately portrayed the property and we were a 3 min drive to the ski mountain. The town of red river is quaint and charming, but being able to stay all together in this beautiful home just made it. The garage is HEATED and we had plenty of room everywhere. Side note if you want a really warm room, stay in the log cabin bunk room. Young kids will wear themselves out playing hide and seek and running up and down the staircases.
Mamie H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stefani C.
5 July 2025
Stefani C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Red River Real Estate
I love to travel and see the world, but when it gets really hot in Texas, it is time to go to the mountains. Although I have visited all 7 continents, there is something about Red River that has captured my imagination. Perhaps it is the friendly town. Perhaps the cool mountain air and stunning views. Perhaps it is my encounters with wildlife: deer, elk, bear, wild turkey, squirrels, birds, you name it. Perhaps it is finding out that my great great grandfather visited here during the mining heyday and invested in the community. Perhaps it is the wealth of history and the charm of an old mining town that has reinvented itself. Now that I'm retired, I like to bring my 3 dogs for a month in the summer where we hike together and explore together in my 4WD. I find the peaceful atmosphere conducive to writing the book I'm working on. I hope you will enjoy my townhouses as much as I've enjoyed decorating them and sharing them with other travelers.
Why they chose this property
A friend invited me to visit her townhouse when I was going through a tough period in my life. I fell in love with the friendly town, the wildlife, the mountains and cool summer weather. Since it is only 10 hours from my home, I decided it was time to buy a place and explore further. Every time I come, I find something new to see or do. I recently found out about my great great grandfather's experience here by buying an old newspaper in one of the gift shops. I suppose I have a genetic connection to this place!
What makes this property unique
Words cannot adequately describe the feeling of sitting on the balcony with a cup of hot chocolate, watching the sun turn the mountains from gray to pink to glowing red. For the early riser, one might see bears wandering through the nearby creek on their way to the river or deer munching on the bushes. On the other hand, if you are a nightlife person, the two local bars provide great live music!
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