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Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!

Cabin in Cloudcroft with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Place, New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sacramento Peak Observatory
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cloudcroft Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!

The listed 2-night minimum does not apply to all times. At certain times of the year we have a longer minimum; however, we can often accommodate stays as short as 2 nights on weeknights, or last-minute requests, or if your stay fits well into the calendar. For these reasons, we accept short stays occasionally. If you'd like a short stay, go ahead and inquire and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

El Matador Cabin is the perfect historic mountain retreat. It's in a killer location right in the middle of the rustic village of Cloudcroft. You will enjoy being able to walk to everything including the historic Western Bar, hiking trails, the Lodge golf course, downtown shopping, and more!

This cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin built in the 1940s features a large wrap around deck complete with porch swing. Enjoy your morning coffee while breathing in the cool mountain air! El Matador sleeps 6 comfortably with two giant king beds, and two twin beds. The house boasts a fully-stocked kitchen, pellet stove, 2 flat screen TV's, DVDs for your viewing, high speed internet, and windows EVERYWHERE to enjoy mountain views and air. The cabin also features a lovely patio area complete with a chiminea and gas grill so you can enjoy the chilly mountain nights.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 cabin is in the mountains. Cloudcroft Ice Rink and Cloudcroft Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Trestle Recreation Area and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails. Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop are also worth visiting.
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Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trestle Recreation Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sacramento Peak Observatory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountain Barbecue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cloudcroft Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Brother-N-Law Bbq - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Boots Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Cloudcroft Ice Rink, New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Trestle Recreation Area. Sacramento Mountains Museum and Sacramento Peak Observatory are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay. Great location within walking distance of the shops and restaurants on Burro Ave. Stacy kindly left us a pie for our arrival that was delicious! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Careese H.

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

Family Vacation

Great stay in a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Cabin was spacious for the whole family. Great location in town and walkable to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

A great time was had by all

Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

El Matador

Great location and well equipped cabin. Easy check in and checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie M.

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

Peaceful place

Enjoyed the quiet, beautiful place! Would recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Cozy Mountain Cabin

This cabin is so cozy and charming! It was perfect for our family…ideally located, wonderful porch, and dog friendly. This was our second time to stay, and we hope to come back again in the future. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun Cloudcroft Cabin

Loved the wrap around porch. Great place for morning coffee and evening wine! Cabin is a short two block walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glidden L.

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

Love Cloud Croft and the cabin

Great location, very comfortable, and great communication. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C., Trophy Club, TX

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

Great Mountain Getaway

Stayed at this property with my husband and 2 children. There was plenty of space to spread out. Porch was absolutely amazing. Location was easy to find. Cozy and inviting cabin decor. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Cozy cabin makes for a Fun Getaway

We enjoyed the property immensely. Close to White Sands, hiking trails, shops and nature, this base of operations was nice to come home to after a day of fun outings. We played games in the evenings and rarely turned on the TV in our four-night stay. Plenty of space, a porch for sitting and sipping, a kitchen you can cook in, and access to laundry facilities made this a great choice for us. We were even treated to a smattering of snow before we left! 10/10 highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda L., Houston

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

Refreshing Getaway

We came to Cloudcroft to get out of the Texas heat. Cloudcroft is in an amazing location with beautiful, cool, clean, pine-scented air! The cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed. The porches are amazing. I spent many hours in the rocking chairs reading and taking in the weather. Stacy was very helpful when we couldn't figure out the TV remote. And as promised...a delicious blueberry pie on arrival. It was a wonderful getaway for us - just didn't last long enough.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli W.

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

Weather perfect

We hadn’t seen rain since early May. We have been in triple digit temperatures for 43 days straight! (Central Texas). Had a lovely time. Spent a lot of it on the covered deck in the rocking chairs. Our dogs loved it too. The gates kept them on the deck so we didn’t have to worry or harness them up while outside. So relaxing. Altitude takes a bit of getting used to. I recommend you take steps to prepare yourself and dogs if you take them. Thanks Stacy!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

john w., austin

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

Cozy, Quirky & No Coffee

Right or wrong, it goes without saying that vacation renters these days have become accustomed to certain baseline conveniences -- coffee grounds or beans among them. We were welcomed with an AWESOME cherry pie, which we thoroughly enjoyed and was not expected. Yet while a welcome pie is a great touch, it didn't make up for some basics we found lacking, such as coffee. This was more of an issue b/c a snowstorm that blew in just after we arrived cut down the operating hours of nearby businesses making it harder to get coffee and other eat-in items. The cabin itself is charming, the beds comfortable, and the location great. But there were huge temp differences between the bedrooms -- one with no heating -- and one only accessible via another bedroom. A nice stay overall, but not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice. Just what we needed, down time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite features of this cabin: location very convenient for walking into town, up to the Lodge or just wandering, huge covered porch with rocking chairs and swing, all the kitchen utensils and dinnerware you’d ever need.Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin and especially the wonderful deck! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Nice Cabin in Cloudcroft

The cabin was comfortable and well equipped. We stayed for seven nights and had a wonderful time. We saw elk and deer everyday while sitting on the front porch. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Perfect getaway

We couldn’t have been happier with our stay and will definitely be back! Looking forward to the next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Ideal location

We had such a great stay. The cabin was clean and stocked with all we needed. The owners have a great understanding of what is needed for travellers. The location is perfect for the little town of Cloudcroft. It also gave us great access to other locations nearby, like Sunspot, Alamogordo, and White Sands.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Functional and cozy

Overall, a very good experience. Everything was functional, clean, and well furnished.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana G.

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

Lovely

My family and I had a great stay. Cabin is in a great location! will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R.

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

Love Charming Home

This is our 3rd time staying in this home. Very charming. Have already made a reservation for next year at the same time. The housekeeping service does need to pay closer attention. Very dirty oven at checkin and no toilet paper. Host was unaware.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mei T.

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

Great cabin for a peaceful Thanksgiving weekend

We enjoy our stay at the El Matador cabin. We like the location of the cabin, quiet and within walking distance to Burro Street and close to hiking trails. The kitchen is well equipped for us to prepare our Thanksgiving meal. Overall we have a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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