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Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

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View from Main Entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wingfield Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

Incredible views overlooking Grindstone Lake, great for fishing or swimming during the summer months. Spacious accommodations with 6 bedrooms/6 bathrooms and two family areas. After a day of walking the nearby hiking trails soak in the hot tub with views of the lake or relax with one of the two fireplaces, both with views of the lake.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Clean outside grill if used.
If A/C was utilized - turn off air conditioner. During winter months please leave the thermostat set to 60 degrees and turn off mini splits in the lower 2 bedrooms.
The door locks by entering the code number and the checkmark upon departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this vacation home is on a lake. 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Grindstone Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wingfield Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails on Apr 22, 2026 start from $1,000, 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 Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Grindstone Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wingfield Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Pillow's Funtrackers is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In a very good area, hiking trails and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr. Armendariz went beyond welcoming in sharing his beautiful home! Amenities were unmatched, beautiful high quality kitchen, comfortable beds, fast wi-fi, kid-friendly items.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful house fantastic location. Housed our large family with multiple children well. Would come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on the lake. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite places to stay in Ruidoso!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and a great space! Plenty of amenities and the home was clean and smelled great. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herlinda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great!! It is just a describe and it makes you feel home. We would definitely go back to this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Humberto S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin exceeded our expectations. I’ve stayed in Ruidoso many times over the years in different cabins, and this one easily ranks in my top three. Every room is spacious and includes its own private restroom, the deck offers amazing views, and the owners’ attention to detail truly shows. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reggie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great welcoming space with amazing kitchen. Out large group16 fit with room to spare.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at the beautiful lake house. The home was beautiful, very clean, and located in a calm and quiet area. The views were absolutely amazing, and all amenities were available, making our stay very comfortable. We have no complaints at all—everything was perfect, and we were very happy with our experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evalina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful time in a beautiful home with an amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin A.

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

Beautiful home

Very beautiful home with an amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Wonderful weekend

This place had everything our family needed and more! The online pictures did not do it justice. Beautiful view of the lake and trails close by were nice. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we have stayed at this house. I’m not sure it gets any better than this location, view, etc. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

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

Perfect location and view

Perfect getaway with friends and family we had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena P.

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

Amazing stay

We loved our stay at this house!! Clean, beautiful, and loved the location! The host was great and quick to respond to questions! Can’t wait to book it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciano R. R.

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

NM Xmas Vacation

Great stay in a beautiful house close to downtown and nice hiking trails around the lake by the house. Perfect for families or just couples doing a long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Lake view

Beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with a large group of friends, and we all loved it. This was the cleanest house any of us had stayed at. A clean rental house is my main priority when renting, and this house was very clean. Even though the reviews all said it was really clean, I didn't think it actually would be that clean, but it was! The rooms were all comfortable and spacious, and we loved that each bedroom had their own bathroom. There was so much space for all 12 of us, and we are all excited to rent this place again. Check in was super easy since they sent all the information ahead of time. We couldn't have asked for anything better!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saul A.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had a great time with a large group. This home had everything we needed. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

René

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning views and the place is nice and clean. It has everything you need!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake P.

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

Great house with good sleeping arrangements for kids

House was perfect for our needs. We would stay at this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco N.

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

Perfect home

Beautiful home, perfect view with peaceful location. Will definitely plan another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alex Armendariz

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