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Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!

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Property grounds
Front of cabin
Exterior detail
Front entry
View from living room - front

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Wingfield Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!

Large 2-level south deck overlooking 300 yards of the river with spectacular view of 100-ft Ponderosa pines, mixed with spruce and fir.

Located in the Historic Upper Canyon, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath cabin sleeps 6-8: 1 king, 2 queen, and 1 queen sofabed.

Features include: Wood-burning fireplace, central heat, washer and dryer, local telephone, 3 TVs (satellite), DVD, microwave, coffeemaker, hand mixer, toaster, CrockPot, BBQ propane gas grill, and 3 car parking.

Wildlife sightings: Deer, small animals, and birds, almost certain. Black bear and elk possible but not guaranteed.

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Only if housebroken
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There may be additional adjustments made for cancellations made less than 14 days but more than 7 days in advance at owner's discretion.
NO CATS, at any time. Well trained DOGS welcome, as long as they vouch for their owner. Any damage will be paid renter on the honor system.
Call owner with special requests.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 438513vb
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 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

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is on the waterfront. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca. Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Wingfield Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 9 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Rio Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at On the Ruidoso River, south deck views?

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Ruidoso River, south deck views on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$360, 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 Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wingfield Park, Grindstone Lake and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Pillow's Funtrackers is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 216 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery- comfortable beds- spacious- we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay right on the river as described Fireplace was amazingThank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and kitchen has everything you could need. Lovely location on the river. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet clean and cozy cabin. Loved being so close to the river. Could use some updates but nothing that would deter us from staying here again. We had a great time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had many things you might have forgotten. Quiet area and the houses on either side were not too close. The area was beautiful and we enjoyed the Elk sleeping and eating in the yard.The river can be heard and seen just off the back deck. We spent lots of time there.Restaurants and shopping were just down the street from the house.Overall, we were very pleased with our stay in Ruidoso, NMHost was prompt with any questions we had before we arrived. We were sent specific directions to the house, which was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely 5 stars! The house definitely had a welcoming vibe and our whole family loved being there. The beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of pillows and blankets, which I think is always a bonus. All the small extra things were great - extra towels, dishes, kitchen items, etc. And the back deck and river were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our stay here and the location was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Awesome location

Always a amazing stay with the location and wildlife
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Great home

Enjoyed our stay. Nice home, nice location. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

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

Very relaxing

Location was perfect and sound of river was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Great place to stay

Great location. Very nice cabin. Wonderful place to stay. We will certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Beautiful property

My family loves staying here. It's a beautiful location and the property owners keep making upgrades and improvements. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Great place by the river

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Beautiful Location

We really enjoyed the location and the creek. The deer and Elk made daily visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

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

Love it

We really enjoyed the stay. The cabin was clean, location was great, and it was very roomy. It was so nice being so close to the river. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

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

Craig Stay in Ruidoso

Love this property. The sound and view of the river is so relaxing and the location of the cabin is so convenient to dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Ruidoso Getaway

Our family comes to Ruidoso in October every year. We love the location of this cabin. It has a beautiful view of the river sitting on the back patio. We will definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Another great Thanksgiving

Had a great time, enjoyed the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
We are very happy you are making this a family tradition for Thanksgiving. Hope you have many Thanksgivings with us in the coming years!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best on the River

Have stayed at many of the river houses. This one has best view and location, is very comfy and owner is responsive and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2020
Always happy to know how we stack up with our competition! Appreciate your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful property in a wonderful location. The entire process was smooth and simple. From booking to check out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia A.

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

Great house!

We loved every minute of it! We plan to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine R.

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

This is our second time here and always amazed

We have stayed here twice already and I love that it feels safe and cozy oh and having a creek on backyard is breathtaking you can hear it and see it by being out on the deck. It is relaxing and perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Christmas vacation

This was a great expirence, our first vacation as a family. The pictures didnt do the house justice it was beautiful, thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro R.

Recommend this beautiful cabin!!

Awesome place to spend vacation time with your family. Great river view and perfect location on Ruidoso NM. This is the second time we go, the first time was on Christmas week where the place is beautiful as the Main Street is full with Christmas spirit, you're able to see Clydesdale horses rides as well. Recommend this beautiful cabin!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
We are always happy to have returning guests and hope you continue to come. You may be interested to know that the village has added a tram to go up and down the main drag for $5 per day, getting on and off as you wish to sightsee or shop. It is very convenient to our cabin as it turns around right across the road.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

So much nicer than the pics!

Gorgeous area close to everything. Home has been updated since pics were taken, no carpet, and plenty of room for the family. Big comfy beds and so much wildlife! We had deer and elk all over the front and back yard. So peaceful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by David and Barbara Benedict

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We are a retired couple who grew up in New Mexico. We love the mountains and the river. We hope you enjoy this cabin as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

This has been described by many as having the best view on the river. We agree!

What makes this property unique

Ruidoso Downs horse racetrack. All American Futurity (Worlds Richest Horserace) - Labor Day. Cabin is close to town, shopping, restaurants, fishing, hiking, gambling, and other activities.

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