Surrounded by National Forest - Quiet Yet Only 3-Miles to Town
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Jane and Steve built this log cabin as a family project doing almost every bit with our bare hands. We love the peace of the great outdoors and the romantic atmosphere of a real log cabin.
We bought some land in a quiet neighborhood hidden in the Lincoln National Forest in Ruidoso, NM. Our friends already had a home in this neighborhood so we knew it was a great spot.
We then traveled to Sacramento California for a Log Home Expo and studied techniques and materials of different log suppliers. After evaluating the value and engineering of many suppliers, we chose Kuhns Bros and flew to Pennsylvania with our oldest son. Here we visited the log mill where the rough materials were kiln dried. At the mill, the log cutting was performed by young Amish, skilled in the art of handcrafting logs. The rough materials were packed onto two trucks heading off to Ruidoso. It was so exciting to be a part of the whole process when the trucks left and later when they arrived at their new home.
Well, five years and who-knows how many weekend trips later, we finally finished building. All the while, our family grew older, and ok, the boys refused to leave El Paso (and their friends) on the weekends anymore. Steve's parents helped with construction and gardening during their annual vacations West.
We are happy to share this experience with other families and hope you will all have a chance to enjoy this peaceful environment.
Keywords: Real Log Cabin opened for rental in 2010
Property Type
- Cabin
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 9-10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Loft
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Tennis
- Cross Country Skiing
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Miniature Golf
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Water Parks
- Playground
- Library
- Churches
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Mountain Biking
- Freshwater Fishing
Reviews
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Great for family fun!
Great for family fun!
- Guest Lillie A.
- Date of stay 03/09/13
- Review Submitted 05/04/13
My husband and I stayed at the cabin for spring break with our girls! We loved it!!! I was very quiet and peaceful & not far from Ski Apache. Thank you for opening up your cabin and sharing with our family! My girls will never forget their trip!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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happy with the cabin
happy with the cabin
- Guest happy
- Date of stay 02/04/13
- Review Submitted 02/09/13
The cabin was very clean and beautifully decorated.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great cabin!
Great cabin!
- Guest Claudia
- Date of stay 01/25/13
- Review Submitted 01/31/13
We had a quick gettaway with my family and some friends. We loved the cabin!, very clean and spacious; also the location was just right, not too far from civilization and not too close to town :). We will definetly consider staying in this cabin again! Claudia.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you have created some great family memories here in Ruidoso. Thank you for taking such great care of the cabin and for the nice review. Steve and Jane
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Ver nice and secluded
Ver nice and secluded
- Guest Ed C.
- Date of stay 12/23/12
- Review Submitted 01/05/13
The cabin is well stocked and has an awesome woodstove. The layout is great. The cabin was tastefully decorated and very clean. The kids had fun hand feeding the deer and town is just a short drive. We will be back...Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: We are so glad you enjoyed the cabin, and now understand why the deer followed Steve around like he was Santa Clause :) Thank you for taking good care of the cabin. Steve and Jane
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VERY NICE
VERY NICE
- Guest Evy L.
- Date of stay 12/18/12
- Review Submitted 01/02/13
All very well, the cottage excellent, highly recommendedRecommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: Thank you for the review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope you make our cabin your home away from home. Sincerely, Jane and Steve
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322 Aspen Run
322 Aspen Run
- Guest MCB
- Date of stay 08/07/12
- Review Submitted 08/30/12
I've stayed in many houses in Ruidoso over the years. This is by far the most comfortable house in all that time. Everything is quality in this house. No corners were cut. It is well planned and well stocked. We stayed for two weeks and felt like we were at home the entire time. The location is great and the owners are easy to work with. I highly recommend this property and if I don't stay here again it will only be because I can't stand to stay away from my dog that long. Really great place!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Family retreat
Family retreat
- Guest Dm
- Date of stay 07/26/12
- Review Submitted 08/01/12
Lovely cabin, very modern furnishings. Log cabin was surrounded by lots of wildlife. We enjoyed our family retreat.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thank you so much for the positive review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay!
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Recent stay - wonderful
Recent stay - wonderful
- Guest Vjl
- Date of stay 07/05/12
- Review Submitted 07/23/12
My family and I stayed in this cabin for 3 nights. It was so clean when we arrived and as beautiful as the pictures shown. It had everything we needed and would stay there again!Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: We are so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. My wife and I put our hearts into this in hopes that everyone would be able to enjoy the peace of a real log home. Thank you for taking good care of our cabin, we look forward to seeing you again!
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$164 | $1036 | $3248 | |||
| Thanksgiving Holidays Nov 19 - Nov 29 2 night min stay |
$205 | |||||
| Christmas Holidays Dec 20 - Dec 31 2 night min stay |
$205 | |||||
| Easter Holiday Mar 29 - Mar 31 2 night min stay |
$205 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Holiday rates include 4-adult guests, non-holiday rates are for 2-adult guests. Additional adults are $10/night; children 5 to 18 years old are $5/night.
Fees:
- Taxes Included
Cancellation policy:
Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis when deposit is received and verified. Renters will ensure that no one smokes inside the cabin, and will ensure that all other visitors understand and follow the instructions. Renters are responsible for any damage or loss to the cabin, property, furnishings, or equipment, and will pay for any damage, loss, or cost of replacement or special cleaning. Renters will ensure that all other visitors to the cabin are appropriately supervised to prevent any damage, or loss. The renters are solely responsible for any injuries or damage sustained while using the cabin or engaging in any activities in or around the cabin, and shall agree to hold the Thomson family blameless for any injury or damage. Holidays include the following major U.S. Holidays: Valentine’s Day, Easter week, Memorial Day/week, Independence Day/week, Labor Day/week, Thanksgiving Day/week, and the Christmas/New Year timeframe. 2 night minimum stay with a maximum of 14 people. Refundable security deposit of $200 required. Security deposit not refunded in case of damage or if special cleaning is required. Cash or credit/debit card pre-payment of rental fee and security deposit is required one week before stay. For major U.S. holidays pre-payment is required 1-month in advance. If paying by personal check, allow 2-weeks for check to clear; any bounced check fees incurred will be charged back. No refunds for cancellations if no other renter can be found. No pets. No smoking inside the cabin.
If you have any questions please contact the owner.
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Location
- Nearest Motorway: 48 (Mechem Drive) at 2 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Farleys at 3 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Ski Apache at 15 Miles
- Nearest Golf: The Links at Sierra Blanca at 3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Texas Club Bar and Grill at 3 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2010
About the owner: Steve is an automotive engineer and Jane is a dental hygienist. Together we ran a Boy Scout troop and got to love the outdoors while our 2 sons made Eagle Scout.
Why the Owner Chose Ruidoso:
We loved visiting Ruidoso for the peaceful environment, great restaurants and fresh mountain air. We decided to build our own place because it was hard for us to find a real log cabin that we could afford to rent for a weekend AND that was not in a congested area of other cabins.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
This location is so quiet, less than a dozen cars go by in a single day. And still, it is only a 3-mile drive to all the shopping and restaurants that make Ruidoso great!
Contact us
- Primary: 915 309-9320
- Secondary: 915 526-7041
Links to more information:
Photos
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Looking down from the loft into the living space
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Looking into master bedroom
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Two double-beds in the loft
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Gas stove and dishwasher
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Hand made loft railings
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Refrigerator with ice-maker
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Another loft view, upstairs TV too
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View from the main living area up to the loft
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Full kitchen
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View from the street winter of 2010
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The love seat pulls out as a twin bed
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Second bedroom
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Driving down the mountain into town
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Very efficient alternative wood heat source
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Second bathroom
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Date last modified - Saturday, March 23, 2013
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