Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion
Little Bear Lodge: Your Grand Escape
Find all the room you need in the beautifully spacious Little Bear Lodge, where big lodge amenities fit into this charming retreat. Surrounded by towering trees untouched by the Little Bear Fire, this 3-level, 5-bedroom, 5-bath haven has everything you need for a memorable mountain stay—including a private indoor pool, and game room complete with a pool table.
The middle floor invites you into the main living area, where a cozy fireplace warms up the space. A luxurious Master Suite and an additional guest bedroom with twin beds are also located on this floor. Head upstairs to another Master Suite with a queen bed, offering a private retreat. Downstairs, discover the heart of entertainment: the game room with a pool table, and easy access to the indoor pool area. This lower level also features two more bedrooms and extra bunk beds, creating an ideal setup for family fun or group gatherings.
Set on approximately 3 acres, Little Bear Lodge also offers stables available for rent during extended stays, making it an ideal choice for horse lovers or those seeking even more outdoor adventure. With space for the whole family, it's the perfect location for splash-and-play vacations, reunions, or special celebrations. Make Little Bear Lodge your destination for a truly unforgettable mountain retreat—book your stay today!
Please Note: This property DOES NOT have Central AC. There are some portable units to help during Summer.
Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!
Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam): Bonito Lake 7.7 miles; 20 minute drive Grindstone Lake 9.2 miles; 19 minute drive Inn of the Mountain Gods 12.2 miles; 24 minute drive Midtown Shopping District 8.6 miles; 16 minute drive Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 11.8 miles; 23 minute drive Ski Apache Ski Resort 14.7 miles; 33 minute drive Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 3 miles; 6 minute drive
Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 3 dogs. A pet fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per pet applies. Please let us know if you'll be bringing your furry friend so we can make the necessary arrangements. For their safety and comfort, pets are required to be kenneled when left alone in all of our pet-friendly cabins.
Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood burning fireplaces.
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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
About the neighborhood
Alto
Located in Alto, this vacation home is in the mountains. Smokey Bear Museum Gift Shop and Free Spirits at Noisy Water are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. Ruidoso Winter Park and Pillow's Funtrackers are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
Ruidoso Convention Center - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Zocca Coffee - 8 min drive
The Log Cabin - 9 min drive
Texas Club - 10 min drive
Anaheim Jacks - 8 min drive
Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion?
As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion on Aug 5, 2026 start from $788, 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.
Is Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Little Bear Lodge | Indoor Pool Paradise w/ Game Room & Forest Seclusion located?
Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ruidoso Winter Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Eagle Creek Sports Complex. Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and The Links at Sierra Blanca are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Property needs to be updated, replace all old furniture and carpets, broken clock on wall by main entrance broken light covers and some missing, heater in basement don’t work, shower heads in main master bathroom need to be replaced, and need a bigger grill. Property wise very spacious and your neighbors are distant.
The hot tub listed on your site, is actually connected to the pool and is luke warm, more of a jacuzzi and not hot tub. That is misleading. Also the place needs maintenance, showers not working, doors that are extremely hard to open or do not lock, toilet seats cracked, pool/ping pong table not usable, carpet extremely torn, stained in bad shape.
We enjoyed our stay and plan on it again. The pool was a big hit for the younger ones and nice hot tub for adults. Loved the
patio for morning coffee and lots of room to hang out with the family.
Beautiful cabin located perfectly within minutes of grocery stores and town.
The renting process was very quick and easy, the cabin was very good, only a few, non-considered big issues, due to the life of the cabin.
Very clean and comfortable!!!!
Just an fyi the two showers on the bottom floor have no water pressure and we couldn’t turn the knobs to the tub to turn water on we all used the shower in the master bedroom other than that we found the cabin nice and warm very cozy the pool was heated kids had a blast the kitchen is an amazing huge layout loved having enough room to dine everyone hung out it was very very nice clean thank you!!!
Little bear lodge is a great spot for families to come together and hang out! The size of it accommodated my family, my sister's, and my parents along with my three other siblings. The ppool was awesome, perfect for the kids to get their energy out!
We LOVED this house. It is so spacious and has so much character. The location was away from neighbors and close to town. Everything was exactly as they advertised. The pool was a hit for the kids and the gated yard for the dogs was a bonus perk! We will be back for sure!
Brea J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2023
We are very glad you and your family enjoyed the cabin & Ruidoso! We hope you will return again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Hummingbird Cabins
Hummingbird Cabins offers quality vacation rental cabins, homes, and property management services in Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Ruidoso is a beautiful mountain village in Southeastern New Mexico. Although the activities may seem endless year around, our visitors report their favorite activity to be relaxing while enjoying our cool pines and beautiful mountain views. Ruidoso is famous the world over for being the home of the richest quarter horse race; The All American Futurity. Live racing occurs each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Wintertime activities includes Ski Apache which is the Southernmost ski resort providing the warmest weather skiing and snowboarding to be found. Hummingbird Cabins is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of personal care and service. We are at your service and welcome you to our mountain paradise.
Please read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy as well as our inhouse policies and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outline our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
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