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Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes

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A kitchen with wooden ceilings and white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a heart-shaped wall decoration.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.
A covered outdoor dining area with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and metal chairs.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a headboard, a dresser, and a window with a view of trees.
A rustic dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large painting on the wall, and a mounted deer head.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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
    Walk to Grindstone Lake

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wingfield Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Common Space

1 Double Murphy Bed

Downstairs guest

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs guest

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Upstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Guest upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Grindstone Lake, while Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights. Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Grindstone Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wingfield Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 10 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casitas Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes on Nov 23, 2026 start from $497, 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 Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grindstone Casa Escondida | Secret Forest Hideaway w/ Hot Tub & Bar Vibes located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the place was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with beautiful views. Would be nice to have soap/shampoo in the showers/baths.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing home, looking forward to coming back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back. Very clean, we had everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 10, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you loved your stay and found everything you needed for a comfortable visit. It’s fantastic to hear you’re already planning to come back—we can’t wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with a group of friends. Everything was clean, the house was well stocked with all essentials needed for cooking and cleaning. The house is set up very nicely and in a great location to be in town with just a short drive or at the Casino in a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, wish had more time to spend there, thank you for letting us enjoy the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

The cabin was beautiful and the location was very convenient. Check in was easy and we had everything we needed. Cabin was great for a large family or small group! It was well stocked and the swim spa and outdoor kitchen were the best! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grindstone Casa

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. There was plenty of room for our family. We had games and plenty of family time. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 14, 2024
Hello Melissa, 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

Great weekend for family getaway.

This was an unbelievable property. From the outdoor kitchen to the game room. Everything was in great shape and super clean. We will look to rebook here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. Private nice neighborhood. Parking was kinda tricky but we made it work. Excellent view nice patios. The only thing is the hottub patio and the grilling patio are separate, the pictures don't actually show that. Other than that the place is great. We had a lightbulb go out in the master bath, the maintenance man was there with a replacement quickly, within 30 min.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and beautiful property we loved every second of it. Will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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