The Gelk Pet Friendly | Live Large in the Pines—Hot Tub, Bar & Cozy Gathering Space

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A hot tub under a covered patio with a view of a backyard and trees.
A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of trees through large windows.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a large deer head mounted on the wall.
A spacious room with a pool table, wooden cabinets, and a modern kitchen area.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and decorative elements like a neon sign, framed artwork, and wall-mounted animal heads.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Eagle Creek Sports Complex

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Alto, NM
  • Place, Eagle Creek Sports Complex
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ski Apache
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Alto

Located in Alto, this vacation home is in the mountains. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Links at Sierra Blanca and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Map
Alto, NM

What's nearby

  • Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Ski Apache - 20 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casitas Café - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gelk Pet Friendly | Live Large in the Pines—Hot Tub, Bar & Cozy Gathering Space pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gelk Pet Friendly | Live Large in the Pines—Hot Tub, Bar & Cozy Gathering Space?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gelk Pet Friendly | Live Large in the Pines—Hot Tub, Bar & Cozy Gathering Space on Nov 16, 2026 start from $304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gelk Pet Friendly | Live Large in the Pines—Hot Tub, Bar & Cozy Gathering Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gelk Pet Friendly | Live Large in the Pines—Hot Tub, Bar & Cozy Gathering Space?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gelk Pet Friendly | Live Large in the Pines—Hot Tub, Bar & Cozy Gathering Space located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Eagle Creek Sports Complex and Ruidoso Winter Park. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean. The property managers were quick to answer questions. Our family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean upon arrival. Dog friendly. Hot tub was amazing. Communication was excellent. My daughter left her iPad (under covers) and it was returned to us in a timely manner. Floor plan was interesting but we had a great time! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Perfect cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2022
Thank you for booking with us at Hummingbird Cabins! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and close to the main road (48).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. Living area was very inviting and comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub and pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Close to town but far enough away to feel secluded; nice property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2021
Hope you will return!! HBC Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!!

Overall, my family had a blast. Kids were kept busy with the hot tub and pool table. Definitely planning another stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay with family

Property was as advertised. Close to everything we were planning to go (Ski Apache & Winter Park).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

The house was perfect kids played pool for hours while we soaked in the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2023
Thank you for booking with us at Hummingbird Cabins. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

Great set up and great location. Close enough to local attractions while allowing you a quiet peaceful stay. The pool table and hot tub allowed for fun and relaxation in the evenings. Definitely will be visiting here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2023
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay!! We hope you will return again soon. HBC Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a good experience. Very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great. The lights in back don’t work a was dark where hot tub was. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Wonderful place to hang out with loved ones! The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and serving ware. The hot tub was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 10, 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you had a wonderful time with your loved ones and enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen and relaxing hot tub. We’d love to host you again for more memorable moments!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful bliss

The area was so quiet, peaceful, and beautiful! We truly appreciated the welcome basket as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house is nice and everything is comfortable. The pool table was definitely an awesome thing to have!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy

Easy to get to, big enough for the whole family, and the pool table is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of Room

Great Location with lots of room!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 29, 2020
We are glad you had a wonderful stay with us! Hope you return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location & Fun House

We had the best time last week staying in this home! It was the perfect location for us. My children (ages nine through 16) loved the pool table and hot tub! The house was very comfortable and functional. We would recommend it to others and stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruidoso

This is a very nice place. We used it for a small family reunion
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Head a great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2024
Hello Juan, Thank you for staying with Hummingbird Cabins! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at the property, in our beautiful mountain town! We hope to see you again in the future! 😊 The Hummingbird Cabins Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away home & location

This home was perfect for my family of 8 and 2 dogs. We honestly never left the home the entire stay. The pool table and hot tub was a hit. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large house that is great on a budget for a family or group. The location is away from town but close enough for easy access. The amenities are dated but nice. Plenty of space to relax but also have quiet time from others. Pool table proved to be a fun activity during down time.Few quirky property details, such as fully carpeted bathrooms with some stains, steep stairs, outdated kitchen, hot-tub with no direct access from first floor, and unlevel pool table. Minor things but something to note.Great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute house in a great location

House was perfect for 2 couples and 2 kids. Pool table and bar area made for a fun time when the weather wasn’t perfect. Deer in back yard every night, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back to visit again!!
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