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Mule Deer Lodge | Soak, Relax & Watch Deer from Your Private Mountain Lodge

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window providing natural light.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a forested area.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a stone wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a blue sofa, wooden furniture, and framed artwork on the walls.
A rustic dining room with a large wooden table set for a meal, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Ruidoso Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this holiday home is in the mountains. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Wingfield Park. Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mule Deer Lodge | Soak, Relax & Watch Deer from Your Private Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mule Deer Lodge | Soak, Relax & Watch Deer from Your Private Mountain Lodge?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mule Deer Lodge | Soak, Relax & Watch Deer from Your Private Mountain Lodge on 10 Nov 2026 start from £647, 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.

What time is check-in at Mule Deer Lodge | Soak, Relax & Watch Deer from Your Private Mountain Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mule Deer Lodge | Soak, Relax & Watch Deer from Your Private Mountain Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mule Deer Lodge | Soak, Relax & Watch Deer from Your Private Mountain Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Links at Sierra Blanca, Ruidoso Convention Center and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Wingfield Park and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was great, easy to arrive at, clean, and very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Lots of room and had everything we needed. The hot tub was a nice amenity after a long day of skiing. We really also enjoyed staying in, grilling and enjoying the lodge! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Mule Deer property was the worst . The majority of all kitchen silverware, towels, pots & pans, cookware were so old and several had dried food on them. All had to be washed prior to using.. All patio chairs had so many rips they were not safe to sit on. Water would not drain in bathtub after a shower. All carpet is so dirty you must wear shoes to walk in the house. Master bedroom didn’t have a closet. Cooktop is so old & dirty we had to clean prior to using. Kitchen table had several worn areas . Cabin owners need to replace & update the majority of kitchen items and house furnishings.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Plenty of room, nice patio
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2023
Thank you for staying with Hummingbird Cabins! We hope you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful mountain town. We hope to see you again soon! The Hummingbird Cabins Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

This home worked out great for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with Hummingbird Cabins! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in 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

Beautifully cozy!

This place was a dream.. our family enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Very nice relaxing weekend getaway. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2021
We are so glad you and your family had a wonderful getaway!! We hope you come back to visit again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick summer getaway

Nice spacious property. Quiet neighborhood close to downtown. A wonderful end of summer trip, we would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Thank you for booking with Hummingbird Cabins.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

This Cabin was awesome! Very spacious. The property owner was available to talk throughout my stay and addressed all my concerns. Hummingbird cabins has always been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2024
Hello Raymond, 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 are happy our team was able to assist with any concerns you may have had. We look forward to seeing you in the future! :) The Hummingbird Cabins Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

All was good. Everything was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Get-Away

The Mule Deer Lodge was great for our group of 4 old friends going on our 29th straight summer get-away. Four bedrooms plus a big, completed basement. Four bathrooms, with one in the basement. Nice kitchen. Excellent deck, tables and hot tub. Loved it and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect property

This cabin truly exceeded our expectations. It was so spacious and comfortable. The master bedroom was enormous. The 4 bathrooms made life so much easier, especially with 3 teens and 4 adults. The deck was amazing and we had deer coming up to the back deck all weekend. It was a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with Hummingbird Cabins! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in the property, in our beautiful mountain town! We hope to see you again in the future! :) The Hummingbird Cabins Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall, it suited our needs for space. Location and neighborhood were great. The house is outdated, so the showers didn’t work great. The kitchen amenities were not very good for a house of that size. Dishes, utensils, basic spices, etc. could have been much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday trip

All my kids and a son in law all have birthdays in the same week. We planned this adult only trip to celebrate all them. I had a medical emergency that could not be taken care of 8n your beautiful village and we had to leave early. But, we’d certainly consider returning at sometime, everything was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Family trip

Overall I was dissatisfied with the non cleanliness of the place. The linen smelt like it had never been washed and the pillows were even worse. Same with the towels and bathrooms. The stay was ok for what it was worth.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I am actually appalled by the reviews for this location. Photos are deceiving. The code I received for check-in did not work. Thankfully, a back-up code was sent right before we got to the property. The place is right out of the 80's, next to nothing has been updated since then. The place needs a handy man to come in for about a week and fix up items. The back patio door does not shut, there is a hole at the bottom for bugs to come in. Also, the back sliding door doesn't move. There is no screen on the sliding door on the master, and we could not leave the door open to have air circulate because of the lack of screen. The fan in the master bedroom did not work. The light fixtures did not all work, especially in the living room. The patio chairs had holes in almost all of them and were not able to be used or someone would have fallen through. Lack of kitchen utensils was appalling. The pots/pans/etc that were there were old, dirty, bottoms were falling off and unable to be used. The place did not even have a pair of scissors! The 1st floor shower door does not close. There is carpet everywhere, even in the bathroom, which is disgusting and needs updating. Water pressure was horrific...the master legitimately DRIPPED out and was next to impossible to shower there. Needs a water softener, never seen such hard water. The amount of cobwebs, spiders, dust was nasty. Did not look like anyone had stayed or cleaned the place in weeks. Only was location-right next to Ironman venue.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the cabin, in spite of somethings that we had issues with. First, I want to say, that the cabin felt cozy, especially, with the fire in the living room. The beds were very comfortable as well as the pillows. All in all, the cabin is very lovely, although, a bit outdated. The cabin was fully carpeted, which didn't help the inside look. We have been renting large cabins for 15 years in a row, minus the covid period. We are familiar on how carpets look at first sight, that should have been properly, cleaned. The carpet did not have the usual streaks that a vacuum leaves. We used our car vacuum and sure enough, we picked up a lot of dirt and hair. The carpet itself, looked dirty and we just imagined how many people have walked through, dripping wet, after a dip in the hot tub. We found a lot of long black hair in the master bedroom shower stall and my husband's hair is short and mine is bottle blonde. The rest of the party, never set foot in our restroom. All the towels in the restrooms smelled dirty and musty, as if they had been in a hamper for months and taken out and hung up for us to use. We didn't realize this until the first shower, so we had no recourse, but to use them as is. We washed them and they had a clean smell, afterward. We understand that pine needles fall and we are used to this, because we always rent a cabin in the fall. However, we are used to maybe, an inch or two of fallen dry needles, but in this case, the needles were everywhere,
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cabin

An Amazing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2022
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you will return again soon!! HBC Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice but very dated

The property was very dated and definitely needs new carpet, paint, and fixtures
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time!

Overall experience was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

We had a lot of fun it was great and we hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing vacation

Just wished all the doors and windows had mesh screens so we could have let the fresh air in without the mosquitoes, spiders, etc... the house got a bit hot, but the extra ventilation would have help that also. Also, the jacuzzi water was not fresh, we were unable to use. Everything else was great! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

No a/c

This was a nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cabin/location with unique wildlife experiences

Really enjoyed our stay and the home is a treasure. Recommend fixing the minor blemishes of the home from hot tub cover, shower doors, patio door, to patches on walls. Detail the outside of home. We are really clean tenants and take care of properties. Definitively a place we recommend to others and a place we will stay again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El lugar esraba completamente de alfombra ...hasta en los baños.. en los baños tenia olor a orines ..y las colchas olian a sudor .. en la cocina no estaba muy bien equipada con lo necesario para cocinar y los gabinetes estaban quebrados ....creo que es muy alto el precio para tan pobre lugar ..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
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