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The Pines at Mayhill - Cozy Cabin Near Cloudcroft

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A two-story wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a window.
A single-story wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a small attached structure.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a door, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and sink.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

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Mayhill, NM

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Pines at Mayhill - Cozy Cabin Near Cloudcroft

Escape to our cozy cabin, tucked behind the iconic Mayhill Cafe on Highway 82. This one-bedroom retreat sleeps up to six with a double bed, a sofa sleeper, and a futon, plus a spacious covered deck perfect for dining, BBQs, and enjoying serene mountain views.

Inside you will find a full kitchen with a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and cooking basics, a comfortable living room with a TV, a full bathroom with a tub-shower combination, and a washer and dryer. Heating and air conditioning keep the cabin comfortable year round, and Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Just 17 miles from Cloudcroft and about an hour from Artesia, Mayhill offers a cool summer escape and is a prime spot for hunting elk, deer, and turkey. The neighborhood is quiet and mostly vacation homes, so much of the time you will have the place to yourself, with nothing but trees and mountains visible from the windows and deck.

Free parking is available on site. Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation, our cabin is the perfect getaway.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1061922
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Mayhill

Located in Mayhill, this cabin is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Cloudcroft Ski Area and Cloudcroft Ice Rink 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hunting, and hiking nearby.
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Mayhill, NM

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mayhill Cafe & Hotel - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fresh Mountain Air - Spacious Forest Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fresh Mountain Air - Spacious Forest Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fresh Mountain Air - Spacious Forest Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fresh Mountain Air - Spacious Forest Home located?

Situated in Mayhill, this golf cabin is within 20 mi (32 km) of Cloudcroft Ski Area, Sacramento Mountains Museum, and Cloudcroft Ice Rink. Trestle Recreation Area and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet area
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was functional. I would rent it again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pines at Mayhill

Good place to stay and everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with great views

Convneient location, great for stargazing and astrophotography in the local area and throughout the Lincoln National Forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunting trip stay

Great value! Just need a place to eat, sleep and cleanup during our hunt. Quiet location. Close to Mayhill store and restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. Welcome back anytime. If you are interested in your own mountain property, please give us a call. Don 915-449-1200
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Great property, great location, recently remodeled, everything you need for your family and to visit family locally it’s a great deal. Great response from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved how quiet and peaceful this property is! It was so pleasant. The pullout sofa & futon were more comfortable than expected. And the cabin is such a nice size. When staying here, if you have the opportunity, stop into the Mayhill Cafe. Overall, if we were back in the area, we'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disgusting. Place was dirty, a/c would not even cool the living area, sleeping was hot, fan in the bed room was filthy , bed was uncomfortable, couch was old and torn. I have pictures to prove all. Area looked like it was in a slum. The stove was so old the numbers were worn off knobs. The gas grill was missing a knob. My wife and I left early because we could not sleep at night. Total waste of money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We were here to hunt, and we had a wonderful time up and down the mountains chasing turkeys; a couple of the turkeys even came back to stay with us. It was nice to come back to a place that met all our needs. We like people and met some neighbors. Nice folks in the area; I felt like we were at home. If you are looking for a place to stay for hunting, trail running, hiking, etc., I recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is rural and rustic. If you like quiet and sitting on a nice deck in cool temperatures and seeing quite a few deer up close this place is great. Very relaxing. Best to bring your own food closest grocery about 25 mi. This is our second time to stay here so we already knew all this.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Wonderful Stay

This was our 2nd Annual Fourth of July stay at The Pines. It's absolutely perfect for us. Has everything we need! The large front porch is just the best!...for meals, games, and coffee in the morning. Mike was great and very helpful. Can't wait until next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place!

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to be. The cabin was exactly what we needed. We loved sitting on the covered porch watching the wildlife and enjoying the peace & quiet. The cabin has everything you need. We’ll definitely be coming back!! Thank you for being so accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for us

We needed place close to be with friends. A place to sleep. If you need a place to hang out, might not fit ur needs, but it did fit ours. Only problem we had was the coffee pot, lol. We brought coffee, filters and bottled water. 1st pot was undrinkable. Ran 3 pots with just water, better, but not the best. IMO if the only thing ya find wrong is coffee pot…..? You want bells & whistles, look elsewhere. You need a place to sleep & shower, fit our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cabin was very spacious and comfortable. Access was a little challenging. Knew we needed to arrive in daylight from other comments. Even after finding it OK first time, we missed the fork that evening and had to back way down narrow gravel road to make the turn. Door pad was also a little challenging. Need to tap it very hard to make the keypad show up. Also, we had to message host on next to last day to reactivate our code as it was saying ours was invalid. Again cabin itself was fine and overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Did not stay when I saw the place

I did not stay at the cabin due to having a hard time finding it and when I did find it the area did not appear safe. I took my daughter's back to it and took the wrong road, we were on the next road close to the cabin and a man come out telling us we best get out of there. I was staying alone so I just did not feel safe staying there. The area around it was very junkie and not pretty what so ever at least it wasn't to us. I lost my money but I would have been very nervous staying there alone. I had no service so I couldn't get to the code to even go in and look at the cabin. The cabin itself did appear clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little get away cabin!!! Will definitely use again.

The whole process was outstanding!!!Great communication!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic cottage in wooded mountain

Very rustic and simple Perfect for hunters We loved the deck and grill Business district walking distance with very friendly community Alot of community activities to attend, if wish, or hiking trails
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was as advertised

Had a great stay and successful hunt👍🏻
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable to rent for a short period of time .

I wish property had TV . Better internet. The place needs a new bed in bedroom very uncomfortable. The inside was clean . The kitchen had enough cookware and dinnerware very appreciative of that. I didn’t try the fold outs in the living room but I thought they looked good and were comfortable setting on them. The decor was nice hunting atmosphere. The deck was great enjoyed it over a beer and cocktail in the evenings. Overall a good stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little house

Comfortable, everything we needed for the stay. Will definitely stay here again. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Having fun

My son and I had a great time there , the house was perfect and we absolutely loved it . I would not hesitate to stay there again , thank you so much .
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Equipped with everything I needed. Outside sitting chairs were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Can't recommend

The little house is in a run down neighborhood. The bed, sleeper sofa and futon are old & hard to sleep on. The house & towels smelled dirty. I had to reclean the floors because they had been cleaned with a dirty mop & w were sticky. Only 1 partial roll of TP for a week's stay. All the cabinets & doorknobs were sticky from not being cleaned. The host is very nice and accessible. I had to cancel the 1st time we booked and received a full refund. Unfortunately, we can't recommend the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2021
I am sorry our cabin did not meet your expectations. I was concerned about your comments so I sent my cleaners over right away to check things out. The futon was in perfect working condition, it is only two years old, so I don't understand your comment. There is also a sofa bed with a comfortable mattress. This is a small cabin and this is accurately reflected in our property description. It is perfect for couples, but we do offer a sofa bed and futon for families with small children. It was never intended for large groups. You are right, the cell service is bad, we are in a remote location, but that's part of the appeal. We have a two year old smart tv and 10 gbs internet, the fastest available in the area. The wifi password is posted on the tv. Most smart phones allow internet phone calls if you adjust your settings. When you adjust your phone settings, you can use your phone with ease. although the cabin is small, the most appealing feature is our large covered deck with great views and a bbq for outdoor living. Our little cabin is not for everyone, but it is clean and we receive many thanks for making this getaway affordable for all.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Relaxing porch swings

The cabin was nice, bed was comfortable, and owner was very helpful. There were wonderful porch swinging chairs. We enjoyed sitting on the porch reading and watching deer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Don Wiklund

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I’m Don. After retiring from firefighting, I brought my love of travel and hospitality to the Sacramento Mountains. I host with the practical care I look for as a guest: honest information, a comfortable home, responsive communication, and useful local tips.

En español: hablo español con fluidez y con gusto ayudo a huéspedes hispanohablantes.

I have traveled widely through Mexico and Central America, ridden motorcycles from Tijuana to Vancouver twice along the Pacific Coast, trekked to Mount Everest Base Camp, and sailed a 40-foot sailboat from San Diego to Hawaii. I have also traveled to Africa to see mountain gorillas, photograph wildlife in the Maasai Mara, and raft the Nile. Scuba diving and lionfish removal are favorite pursuits.

Fresh Mountain Air reflects what I love about Timberon: wooded space, quiet nights, wildlife, and room to slow down. I respect guests’ privacy and am available through Vrbo for questions, preparation tips, and local knowledge.

Why they chose this property

Mayhill sits along the Rio Penasco on Highway 82, about 17 miles east of Cloudcroft and roughly an hour from Artesia. It is a quiet mountain community surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, popular for hunting elk, deer, and turkey, and noticeably cooler than the desert below in summer. Most of the homes nearby are vacation properties, so the area stays peaceful.

En español: Mayhill esta sobre la carretera 82, a 17 millas de Cloudcroft y como una hora de Artesia. Es una comunidad tranquila en la montana, rodeada del bosque nacional Lincoln, buena para la caza y mucho mas fresca que el desierto en el verano.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is tucked behind the Mayhill Cafe, so you can walk to breakfast and still feel tucked away in the trees. The large covered deck is the heart of the place for dining, BBQs, and taking in the mountain views.

Sleeping layout: one bedroom with a double bed, plus a sofa sleeper and a futon in the living room, sleeping up to six. One full bathroom with a tub-shower combination. Full kitchen, washer and dryer, heating and air conditioning, TV, and Wi-Fi throughout. Free parking on site.

En español: La cabana esta detras del Mayhill Cafe, cerca de todo pero rodeada de arboles. Tiene una recamara con cama matrimonial, mas sofa cama y futon en la sala, para seis personas en total.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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