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Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin

Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin

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Living Room
Living Room Flat Screen TV, Stairs
Fireplace for Cozy Evenings
Half Bathroom - Lower Level

Overview of Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Red River, NM
  • Popular LocationOld Town8 min walk
  • Popular LocationRed River Nature Trail13 min walk
  • Popular LocationRed River Ski Area15 min walk
  • AirportAngel Fire, NM (AXX)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin

The Michael Martin Murphey (MMM) Cabin is located 3.5 miles from Red River on Bobcat’s Peak. We purchased the home from Mr. Murphey in 2004 and have tried as much as possible to keep the cabin as it was when he spent time in it writing songs, perfecting his music and enjoying its solitude. A number of memorabilia signed by Murph adorns the house. On occasion he and his family rent the cabin back from us to enjoy the seclusion of a quiet get-away in the mountains. Murph says he feels at home at the cabin because we haven't changed it very much. The cabin sits on six acres at an elevation of 10,200 feet and borders the Carson National Forest. The views to the West are of meadows where elk and deer come out of the forest in the summer, sometimes in the winter for a late evening and early morning snack. Summer brings the hummingbirds, chipmunks, ground squirrels, Stellar jays and grey jays (camp robbers) and chickadees, occasionally a wild turkey or a bear. We do have neighbors but most have jobs and are only able to get away a few days now and then, two of our neighbors are full-timers but work commitments seem to keep them away from home quite a bit. We are close by down at the Bobcat Mountain Lodge, if you need something.
The MMM cabin is an authentic log cabin, logs 12-16 inches, two porches, one on either side of the house and a back deck with a small grill and a train grill/smoker made especially for Mr. Murphey. The porches have chairs for relaxing and the deck has chairs and a table for outdoor eating. Mr. Murphey ordered the logs from Tennessee and had the cabin built in 1993. The kitchen counter tops are of galvanized steel, per Mr. Murphey, made to stand fish cleaning, or anything else that needed doing when preparing food! The cabin dining area has deer antler chandelier and a dining table, with what we call twig furniture. Each chair has a sheep skin to ease the derriere a bit when sitting on the twig. The cabin has several twig rockers with sheepskins so that you can sit by the real wood-burning rock fireplace in the living area. We furnish firewood free for your use as extra heat in the winter and in the summer to just knock a bit of the chill off. Summer nights can easily get down into the 40s and 50s! Nothing feels as good as a warm fire, in a log cabin high in the mountains! Please clean the ashes from the fireplace before your departure and put them in the trash can at the back steps. This helps prevent forest fires. Please NO SMOKING in the cabin. If you are a smoker, please smoke outside and carefully dispose of all butts. New Mexico has been a drought for more than three years. A careless butt could burn our beautiful forests and our forests would not recover in our lifetimes. The living area has a flat screen TV. We have a number of paperbacks on our book shelves, games, and a couple of decks of cards for quiet times when you are not out and about. We do not have a phone. We are in process of getting Wi-Fi in the cabin. Wi-Fi is available at the library in Red River usually 3G or better.
The cabin has a washer and dryer for your convenience. The cabin does not have a dishwasher so don’t forget paper plates. We provide towels, linens, supplies, such as, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, and laundry detergent and trash bags. The cabin has a coffee pot, toaster, crock pot, hand mixer, full set of dishes and silverware for six people, pots and pans, microwave. A half bath down stairs, with a sink and commode, the upstairs bathroom has a sink, a door closes to the commode and claw foot tub for bathing and has a shower curtain surround on the claw foot tub when showers are your thing. The two bedrooms are upstairs. One bedroom has a queen-size bed; the second bedroom has a queen size bed, and two twin beds. The cabin will sleep six people comfortably.
Parking is available for your four wheeler and snowmobile trailers with easy turn-around. The cabin property connects to the Carson National Forest. There are a few short logging roads that you can ride/walk on, but careful not to ride/walk on private property. Check with the Forest Service near Questa for required ATV permits. You can also walk into the Carson from the cabin to hunt. Northern New Mexico has a large population of elk. The area around the MMM cabin is Area 53. Trout fishing on the Red River, Fawn Lakes and at the town ponds is great fun and usually successful as the Red River is the most stocked river in the state of New Mexico. Eagle Nest Lake is 12 miles away and stocked with rainbows, perch and salmon. Northern Pike are also being caught in Eagle Nest Lake. The MMM Cabin is across Highway 38 from the Enchanted Cross Country Ski area and 3.5 miles from the Red River downhill ski area, approximately 25 miles from Angel Fire Ski area, 35 miles from Taos Ski area. Our neighbors at Bobcat Wilderness Adventures has snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and horseback riding and Cowboy Evening, an evening of great food and entertainment just across Highway 38. Michael Martin Murphey provides an evening of entertainment as his venue on Bitter Creek (check his website for dates and details). Oh, and don’t forget River Rafting on the Rio Grande in the summer, hook up with a Rafting company in Taos, if you have a need to gamble there is the Taos Pueblo Casino.
Red River has a small grocery store and a number of restaurants. Some of the more popular restaurants require reservations. Red River has a celebration for every holiday and seems to make some holidays up! It is a fun town. At the MMM cabin, you will be close enough to town to get into town for all the “doings” yet far enough away to enjoy some quiet relaxing time too.
Four-wheel drive is an absolute necessity in the winter from mid-October to mid-April. We plow the road and the MMM cabin driveway as needed. We have a 'Boss' snow plow and chains on our truck to clear the road down to the highway. You will still need a 4-wheel vehicle in the winter.

So you want to stay at the MMM cabin……

February 2016 Homeaway/VRBO has started charging the traveler a fee of 4-10% on a sliding scale. This fee does not come to the owners but goes directly to Homeaway for "improvements to" and advertising of Homeaway. I hate this for our guests, but can't do anything about it. My apologies for this additional fee.
You will be charged the nightly rate, plus 8.4375 tax, and $100 cleaning/supplies fee per stay. Most times we have a three (3) night minimum. A Refundable Damage Deposit of $200 will be charged initially and refunded to your credit card if no damage is found when cleaning the cabin. Bag and dispose of your trash at the dumpsters in Red River or Eagle Nest. Also, wash your dishes and put them away. Trash or dirty dishes will result in an a $25 charge to your damage deposit. Occasionally, due to commitments, we have to hire cleaning folks to clean the cabin and they don’t like to wash dishes or take out trash, thus the $25 charge to your damage deposit for either one. We clean the MMM cabin most of the time ourselves and we don’t like to wash dishes or take out trash either! Any damages will also be charged against your $200 damage deposit. It is not our desire to keep any portion of your damage deposit so do your dishes, take your trash and respect the MMM Cabin like you would your own home and you will see your damage deposit refunded to your credit card in 5-7 days after departure. If something doesn’t work properly, tell us and we will take care of it. We love the MMM cabin and believe you will too. Thanks in advance for treating the MMM cabin with the respect you would like for your own home.









Property manager

Finis Long

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Refunds will be given for holidays per Rental Agreement.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the neighborhood

Red River

Located in Red River, this cabin is in a rural area. Red River Nature Trail and Red River 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 Carson National Forest and Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 8 min walk
  • Red River Conference Center - 10 min walk
  • Red River Nature Trail - 13 min walk
  • Red River Ski Area - 15 min walk
  • Mallette Park Nature Trail - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yesterday's Diner - 17 min walk
  • Bull O' The Woods Saloon - 3 min walk
  • Brett's Bistro - 11 min walk
  • Lift House Bar & Grill - 13 min walk
  • Dairy Bar - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Michael Martin Murphey Cabin, America's Cowboy Singer/Songwriter Getaway Cabin located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Carson National Forest, Old Town, and Red River Conference Center. Red River Nature Trail and Red River Ski Area are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Chance I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
We really enjoyed staying at the MMM cabin. We loved everything about it. The host was very accommodating and friendly. One of our favorite parts of the stay was the neighbor dogs that came to visit each day. We will definitely stay again and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Kennedy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy quiet great stay!
Cabin was exactly what we were picturing when booking at the MMM cabin! Hosts were very helpful and we had a great overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Mary Jo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin Quaintness
From the beginning, the experience was wonderful. This cute cabin is nestled close to town, yet far enough away to feel secluded in the mountains. MMM memorabilia adored the walls and made you feel right at home. Finis is a fantastic host. We’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Red River MMM cabin
Incredible trip- beautiful cabin and it had everything we needed. Extremely clean! We plan on going again soon! Loved every second of it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Kat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideaway
Love this cabin a bit off the beaten path. Beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Finis Long

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For years we used a management company to manage the MMM cabin. In February 2013, after a disagreement in basic rental philosophy with the management company, the management, decided to terminate our agreement with them. After careful thought, we have decided to manage the MMM cabin ourselves rather than chose another management company. We believe we can provide our guests with a high quality rental property for less by renting through VRBO. We have reduced the nightly rate. Also, we will not be charging booking fees, (aka credit card fees), we will not force you to purchase damage insurance. We will charge a $200 Refundable damage deposit at the time of booking, to be refunded 5-7 days after departure to your credit card if no damage. As a guest, you have always paid an embedded cleaning fee. To provide full disclosure, the cleaning/supplies fee is a line item of your rental invoice. We have always cleaned the MMM cabin and taken care of the maintenance ourselves even when we had the management companies. We did so because we wanted it cleaned and maintained with a commitment that most cleaning services do not provide. After retirement in 2010, I have run the Bobcat Mountain Lodge just two curves down on the same road from the MMM cabin making it easy to go up and clean the MMM cabin and being close by if the guests need something or have a problem. We love having guests enjoy the Murphey Cabin and enjoy meeting our guests. We hope our returning guests will book the cabin through VRBO and our new guests will feel free to call us with their questions. Be assured, whether you and your family are new to the MMM cabin or returning quests, we want to make your vacation at the MMM cabin comfortable and special. For our returning guests, be assured MMM cabin will be as clean and comfortable as always.

Why they chose this property

We love the mountains of New Mexico, the views, the wildlife and just the overall peacefulness of the high country. When we saw the Murphey cabin in one of the real estate magazines, we had to see it. It had a uniqueness about it that made us want it for ourselves. We purchased it from Mr. Murphey and have spent many nights in it ourselves, but felt we could share its uniqueness with others and at the same time make a few bucks to help pay the costs of owning it.

What makes this property unique

The MMM cabin is a true log cabin, built with huge logs, rustic, yet with all the modern necessities needed to be comfortable. It sits on six acres and joins the Carson National Forest, quiet, secluded and unique. Formerly owned by Michael Martin Murphey, a great cowboy singer, committed to the cowboy way of life. The cabin reflects his love of the quiet, simple life, a place to enjoy nature and wildlife. When he owned the cabin, he did not allow a TV because he felt it disrupted the peacefulness. We love the quiet, but also wanted to know what was happening in the world, so now the cabin has a TV, but the TV does have an OFF/ON switch!
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