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Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room

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Interior
Interior
Living room
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
Ruidoso, NM
  • Popular LocationCree Medows Public Golf Course6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPillow's Funtrackers2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrindstone Lake4 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room

The Big House is a sprawling 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 living rm affair designed to support your whole family vacation in style. The open concept kitchen/dining/living area features a full size shuffleboard table under a window framing Sierra Blanca, a gas fireplace below a flat screen, satelite connected TV, and some unique Texas style seating. On the other side of the marble top bar there is a gas range and a kitchen with all the food prep and cook ware any chef could need. Dishwasher, double ovens, pantry, fridge/freezer combo, ice maker, and RO softened water complete the room. Cook big and serve your crew at the pine dining table, and then adjourn to the downstairs TV/bar/poker table/wood burning fireplace room decorated in the style of a mountain dive bar. Why yes that is a skunk pelt hanging on the wall, thank you for asking, and yes we have talked and laughed well into the night on a number of occasions, and we invite you to do the same!! After drinks downstairs head up to the master suite and enjoy the private balcony for a night cap before sliding into the comfortable king bed, and pulling the black out shades until it's time to do it all over again. The master bathroom features a walk in closet, two sinks, and a huge shower with two shower heads. There are a washer and dryer in case y'all get messy feel free to do a load of laundry. The other direction out of the kitchen leads to the 4 downstairs bedrooms...the front room sports bunk beds, a TV, and a kids table and chairs for the little ones to conduct kid business. The next room down the hall is dual closeted and contains a comfy king bed, two nightstands, and bench. The back two bedrooms flank two full bathrooms, one more set of bunk beds in one, and a queen in the other. Both offer loads of closet space for your things. The backyard begins with a dual seating area deck and propane/charcoal grill BBQ. From there the yard falls away into a wooded ravine where we play with our dogs and enjoy nature under the stars.

Property manager

Kalin Harvard

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
$100 pet fee for first two dogs, $50 per next dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only and butts must be properly disposed of in trash. Butts found on property may result in loss of deposit.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this holiday home is in the city centre. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pillow's Funtrackers and Free Spirits at Noisy Water. Travelling with kids? Consider Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center and Ruidoso Winter Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 6 min walk
  • Wingfield Park - 12 min walk
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 2 min drive
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 4 min drive
  • Grindstone Lake - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 9 min walk
  • Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood - 2 min drive
  • Starbucks - 17 min walk
  • Hidden Tap - 7 min walk
  • Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to downtown, family/pet friendly, mountain views, tv/game room located?

Located in the centre of Ruidoso, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Wingfield Park. Pillow's Funtrackers and Grindstone Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

serena z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Property was great for our family. Had room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Súper agradable y todo en orden
Muy bonita la cabaña todo limpio y todo tiene para pasar un agradable Momento
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place so far
Property was awesome!! Host was excellent, this is the 5th year we spend Thanksgiving in Ruidoso and this has been the best property so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny V., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay
me and my friends had an amazing time a great place to stay definitely will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay; RUDE owner
House was beautiful and clean and spacious! Location is perfect with surrounding woods and bustling town life just blocks from the front door. However, my family and guests experienced a rude and impolite encounter with the owner when she barged into the house only notifying my 12 year old son who opened the door that she was the owner rather than asking to speak with his parents. She walked in and demanded to know who the “renter” was. After my mother in law requested to know her name , I explained that I was the one renting the property. She again demanded to know how many people were staying in the house . When booking the reservation we had noted that there going to be 10 people staying at the house . However, this being a get- away and opportunity for us to reconnect with our friends and family from Ruidoso over the holiday , we had invited two more adults to stay the weekend with us. We did not believe this to be a problem because the listing states “sleeps 12.” She then made up some story that there were too many people in the house at the time and that the fire department only allows for 10 people in the house at a time. Then why does the listing state “12 people”??? I apologized for not updating her on The two extra people but there are so many other ways she could’ve approached that situation. Her bursting in on our family dinner making my guests and myself feel very uncomfortable was off putting to say the least. My guest was so embarrassed and ashamed to be sitting at the table eating dinner that explained to her apologetically that he was just about to eat and then leave. My friend had every right to enjoy a hot meal before he made his four trek back to Albuquerque at night, especially after him hunting all day. I paid in full the amount that was required to rent this property so this was a very upsetting and dismal experience on out vacay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kalin Harvard

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We are a Texas family hailing from Midland. We love to eat, drink, and travel. We love family trips where we can come together, but with enough space to breathe as individuals or couples. We have an extensive history in Ruidoso at Ski Apache and Win Place & Show. We love the feel of an intimate mountain town and all it has to offer. We are golfers, we are hikers, we are horseback riders, we are skiers, we are snowboarders, we are fine diners, we are lovers of wine and burgers and beers....above all we are family and enjoy the feeling and comforts of home even when we travel. This house was selected and furnished with these ends in mind, so kick off your shoes and fall face first into the comforts of home away from home. Welcome to Ruidoso!
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