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You’ll love this fun cabin! Centrally located and minutes from Midtown.

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Come enjoy Beautiful Ruidoso with The Lincoln Log as home base
Welcome to The Lincoln Log!
Come in! Thank you for visiting The Lincoln Log!
The front door opens into a cozy living area
Put your feet up with the two electric recliners in our comfy leather sofa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Wingfield Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cree Medows Public Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

You’ll love this fun cabin! Centrally located and minutes from Midtown.


Welcome to The Lincoln Log! This rustic little log cabin is a gem! We've completed a major remodel (as of December 2017) and are now adding fun things along the way. Our newest amenities are refrigerated AC which was installed in May 2018 and a hot tub which was installed in June 2018. Although the cabin is a single level property, it is built on the side of the mountain requiring a staircase of seventeen steps to the access the cabin. There is a maximum occupancy of four at The Lincoln Log. We require a minimum of a four-night stay.

No pets, please. No smoking inside the cabin, please.

Here's what the remodel included: new paint throughout, new plank floors throughout, new granite countertops in bathrooms and kitchen, new faucets and hardware in bathrooms, new mattresses and pillows, new linens, new curtains, new decor, new light fixtures, new TVs, new small appliances, new dinnerware, the addition of new furniture, AC and a hot tub.

The Lincoln Log has two-bedrooms. The master has a king-size bed, 32" TV and en suite bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed and a 32" TV. The second bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The living room features a wood pellet fireplace, 40" TV, loveseat, and two comfy recliners. The kitchen is fully-equipped: gas range, frig with icemaker, Mr. Coffee drip-style coffeemaker, Keurig, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, hand mixer, dinnerware, silverware, serving dishes, cooking utensils, teapot, pots, pans, ziploc bags, foil, cling wrap, trash bags, paper towels and a few pantry staples (coffee, salt, pepper, sugar and Sweet n Low packets for drinks, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, steak seasoning). The Lincoln Log is also equipped with WiFi and cable.

The relaxing outdoor space includes a wrap-around deck on three sides of the cabin offering gorgeous views of the mountain scenery and wildlife. The hot tub is a favorite on the back deck. Our lot is wooded and has some great boulders to climb on. We love our wildlife visitors which include deer, elk, turkey, fox, coyote, squirrel, raccoon, skunks, and birds. There's always a creature to see! We keep out a water trough as well feed and suet that are appropriate for them. You will enjoy watching them as they visit what we call "The Watering Hole" in our backyard.

The Lincoln Log is centrally located, but secluded in a quiet neighborhood with lots of trees on a dead-end street. No through traffic to disrupt the peace, and the houses are not jammed together which allows for privacy. It takes approximately three minutes to get to Midtown Ruidoso. The road to The Lincoln Log is steep and winding, and the driveway is very steep as well. During winter months, WE STRONGLY ADVISE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OR CHAINS, if snow and ice are present. The driveway is a little awkward to navigate so we suggest a two car max.

The Lincoln Log is only a few minutes from the Mid-Town Ruidoso shopping district. It takes about 15-20 minutes to drive to the Ski Apache turnoff in Alto; it's another twelve miles up the mountain to get to the ski resort and driving times vary with weather conditions, traffic and road construction. The Inn of the Mountain Gods is a ten-minute drive from the cabin.

Check in time is 4:00 pm Mountain Time; check out is 10:00 am Mountain Time. However, we are often able to offer an early check in (noon) and/or a late check out (noon) depending on our reservation schedule.

If you are on social media, our Facebook page is "The Lincoln Log”. We post Ruidoso and area happenings/events/news/shopping/dining on our page as well as fun things about the cabin.
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About the neighborhood

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is in the city center. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park. Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Wingfield Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 9 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Weekend getaway

Wonderful weekend getaway. Great location, well maintained cabin and a great view. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you for your kind words! We love to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back to The Lincoln Log!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

Terrific Place to Get Away!

The cabin was very clean and in terrific condition. We enjoyed our short stay. The elk in the backyard was a fun surprise. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you for recommending us! We sincerely appreciate your review. One of our favorite things about The Lincoln Log is the wildlife that meanders through the neighborhood. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and certainly enjoyed having you as guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jed J.

Great Mountain Hideaway

2 couples for a weekend getaway. Very clean, and well-appointed cabin. Great beds, plenty of linen. All we really needed to bring was food and drink, everything else was provided. Stay Here if you are in Ruidoso
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
We sincerely appreciate your kind words! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at The Lincoln Log. Thank you for taking time to review us and share your experience. Best wishes, and we'd love to welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

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A wonderful cabin stay!

Very clean and nicely updated. The cabin had everything we needed for a fantastic weekend getaway. We enjoyed seeing the elk and deer in backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
We are so happy to hear that you had a great weekend in Beautiful Ruidoso! We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and write a review. Thank you for your kind words! Best wishes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

I can write a lot but I will state that everything was great. We will definitely come back to this

Outstanding cabin. Everything was provided and more. I will be recommending this place most definitely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you so much for this kind review! We are happy you that you enjoyed The Lincoln Log! We also sincerely appreciate your entry in our guestbook! Thank you for taking time to write such nice comments. We are always so grateful for recommendations! Thank you! We loved having you as guests and would love to welcome you back! Jerry and Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauri S.

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45th Wedding Anniversary

We chose this property for our 45th anniversary with our best friends. All the amenities were top of the line, from throws in the living room to hot tub robes to pots and pans. We plan to go back in two years!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer n.

Perfect cabin for a family getaway!

We were so impressed with how clean and cozy this cabin was. Every detail was taken into consideration. From the coffee to the numerous games, it was perfect. Our children loved being able to hike straight out the back door and see the deer every evening. Thank you, Melanie for all your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your kind words! We sincerely appreciate you taking time to write a review. We think the cabin is the perfect place for kiddos to get outside and play (and for parents to relax and watch them have fun)! We enjoyed having you as guests and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Deserves more than 5 stars.

Lincoln Log is such a charming cabin. The attention to detail that the owners have given to this cabin is superb. We have had many rentals throughout the years, but non compare to the cleanliness & mountain cabin decor that this cabin offers. The owners make every effort to make an inviting place for wildlife viewing. We enjoyed elk, deer & a variety of birds during our entire visit. If there were more than 5 stars I would certainly give Lincoln Log more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you so very much for your kind review! You made our day! We sincerely appreciate your taking time to review us. We enjoyed meeting you and had fun visiting with you! We'd love to welcome you back anytime you can get to Beautiful Ruidoso!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

The pictures on the site don’t do the property justice. It’s beautiful!

I wanted to give my daughters a memorable spring break. This cabin gave us just that, it was so beautiful inside and out. The details all throughout the cabin made us feel right at home. We almost didn’t want to leave the cabin to venture out. The scenery was more than we expected and my daughters will never forget waking up, walking outside to find a family of deer, it was so peaceful. It was an experience we will never forget. I have had many people ask about this cabin, most who have seen it follow me on Snapchat and FB, I am highly recommending this cabin to all. We cannot wait to visit again, we may even make it a new tradition and getaway spot. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you so much for this kind review! We love to hear that our guests had a great time, and we very much appreciate the recommendations! Ruidoso is a gem, and we are happy that you made fun memories here. The Welcome Mat is always out for you!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi G.

AMAZING PLACE TO STAY

Our expectations were exceeded and I am a very picky guest. This cabin had numerous special touches including: food for the wildlife, homemade cookies for the guest, laminated instructions for any and everything, towels for the hot tub, (amazing hot tub by the way), and many more. The beds were super comfortable. Attention to detail was PHENOMENAL throughout. Access to the cabin was made simple. The only caution is the cabin is built into the side of a hill and requires quite a few steps to enter. But it is well worth it. You will not be disappointed. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Christi Golden
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
We sincerely appreciate your review, Christi! Thank you for taking time to review us with such kind and positive words! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We love Beautiful Ruidoso, and it makes our hearts happy when we are able to play a small part in our guests’ happy memories! We would love to welcome you back anytime the mountains call!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley R.

Beautiful, cozy cabin with great views all around!

Our experience at the Lincoln Log over Labor Day Weekend was extremely memorable! The cabin was easy to get to and Melanie was there to welcome us. The cabin was clean and the doors were open to welcome us to the fresh, cool air. The cabin has rustic decorations throughout which we enjoyed and Melanie provided step by step instructions along with tips and troubleshooting help. We woke up each morning and had breakfast on the back deck and fed deer and Elk out of our hands. What a great experience for sure. The cabin was very convenient to town and shopping as well as the casino. We cooked out one evening and had everything we needed for an enjoyable meal. I would highly recommend The Lincoln Log to anyone who enjoys the beauty of majestic pine trees, the sound of birds, and the viewing of many forms of wildlife! We even ate all of the homemade cookies that Melanie provided as a welcome!! Thank you and we will be back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you for your kind words! You’ve made our day! We are so happy you enjoyed The Lincoln Log, and we sincerely appreciate your taking time to write such a nice review! It was great to meet you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime you can get away to Beautiful Ruidoso!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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Great Vacation!

We absolutely loved staying in the Lincoln Log Cabin. It was beautiful, clean, close to great food, shops & fun! We were welcomed into a warm & cozy cabin lit up by a beautiful Christmas tree & fresh baked cookies. Melanie was helpful, organized and her attention to detail was very much appreciated! We would recommend staying here!! It was a great getaway with tons of memories made!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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Lovely cabin - quiet neighborhood and semi-wooded

Very lovely cabin. We enjoyed our stay and particularly enjoyed sitting on the deck and listening to the wind in the pines.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

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

Lovely Log Cabin, five star interior and appointments.

My wife says this is like a two bedroom suite in a five star hotel, just lacking room service. It is a very well decorated and appointed cabin, everything you need, great hot tub area and deck, and super responsive hosts. Even robes in the closets! If I’d known all the games were there we would have left ours at home. Great time. Handy to the main drag, Inn of the Mountain Gods, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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Fantastic!

This house is quaint and perfect for a small group! It was very clean and close to all things Ruidoso has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

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Lincoln Log

The Lincoln Log exceeded our expectations. It was clean and homey and had everything we could have wanted or needed. The owners have thought of every detail to make your stay there perfect. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

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Cozy, clean, and above and beyond!

Melanie and Jerry have outdone themselves with the Lincoln Log! If we were to ever get a cabin in Ruidoso, we would want it just like this. From the welcome cookies to the cozy towels to the nice big warm robes, everything about this cabin is inviting and immaculate. The house was spotless and they even provide travel-size soap, shampoo, and conditioner, as well as toothbrushes and makeup remover wipes! The hot tub is perfect with the Bluetooth speakers and the wildlife that casually walk by while you are relaxing. We stayed at the Two Braun Bears condo before it was sold, so we knew this was going to be a great stay, but it was so much more than we could have imagined. Location is perfect and quick to get to the main shopping in town as well as the grocery store in the opposite direction, but you wouldn’t know that from the solitude this house provides. Thank you for the most wonderful stay, and we will definitely be back and would not want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Shailaja H.

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Fantastic house

We loved this house- everything we had hoped for! Wrap around decks with beautiful views. Deer that approach the back deck and will eat out of your hand! Enjoyed every evening in the hot tub. Modern kitchen with all needed pots, dishes, etc. Comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms. All the comforts of home. Only 1 mile from town but felt quiet and rural. Easy drive to many activities in the area. Fully recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

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Perfect cabin for our family getaway!

Our family absolutely loved staying at the Lincoln Log cabin! It was very clean and roomy enough for our family of 4. It was fully stocked with everything we needed to make meals and coffee. The beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of extra pillows and blankets if needed. Our favorite part was relaxing in the hot tub after a long day of skiing and enjoying all the wildlife that would come up to our deck. The views are so gorgeous from this cabin!! Melanie was a great host and always so quick to respond. She was also very helpful on giving suggestions on things to do around town with our boys. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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Absolutely AWESOME!!!!

The "Lincoln Log" cabin was much more than advertised. The two bedroom/two bath cabin was beautifully decorated, very clean, and in a quite centrally located area of Ruidoso. Downtown and shops were just minutes away. It was the perfect cabin for a family of four. The pellet stove kept us cozy on the chilly nights and star gazing/watching wildlife stroll by while in the hot tub was amazing. Owner/Host Melanie was a delight to work with. She made sure we had everything we needed prior to our stay and provided very detailed instructions on operating the pellet stove/hot tub. Thank you for a wonderful weekend. We definitely would recommend the "Lincoln Log" cabin and will book again when returning to Ruidoso.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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Beautiful well kept property.

We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kami G.

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Highly recommend

Cabin was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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The watering Hole

Cabin was great !! Saw lots of wildlife. Enjoyed sitting on the deck drinking coffee and watching the deer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Reba F.

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Christmas in the mountains

We couldn’t have picked a better place to spend Christmas. The cabin was everything as described if not more. Exceptionaly clean, top of the line cookware, new appliances, plush towels and I’d say a 5 star rental. Melanie was wonderful to work with and responded quickly she even had some fresh cookies waiting for us upon check in. We spent 3 days over Christmas and the cabin was decorated for Christmas, complete with tree and garland. I’ve always Fresno of a Christmas in the mountains and this place did not disappoint. I think my husband enjoyed the wildlife most of all. Can’t wait to come back. Mike & Reba Midlothian, TX
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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Absolutely perfect!

Can’t wait to go back! Loved every second & the property is phenomenal!
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