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Whispering Pines has great deck, hot tub & fire pit. Close to downtown & slopes.

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Deck with front door on left side.
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Carport and large parking area.
Relaxing hot tub and sitting area.
Hot tub art.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81872 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grindstone Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Whispering Pines has great deck, hot tub & fire pit. Close to downtown & slopes.

RECENTLY UPDATED. Whispering Pines Retreat has a large deck that is elevated so you can truly enjoy the forest views and nature that frequent the area. The side entrance only has 5 steps down to the deck so no heavy climbing required. Besides the wonderful views, you can enjoy a soothing time in the hot tub or relaxing by the fire after a long day exploring. You can spread out on the wrap-around deck with lots of great space for hanging out with friends and family, including a comfy sofa with fire pit and a propane grill where you can prepare some sizzling steaks or burgers for everyone to enjoy. If you like to play pool, ping pong or want to grab a game of cornhole, go on down to the garage game room and have some fun.

The entire cabin exudes the mountain feel that Ruidoso has become so popular for, with a touch of modern conveniences to enhance your stay. The kitchen provides all the basic necessities you’ll need and an open floor plan that makes it easy to socialize with everyone, whether playing games at the table, chilling by the fireplace or whipping up a meal. You will feel the charm from all the detailed updates that make Whispering Pines the perfect home away from home. Enjoy the little nook in the kitchen for your morning coffee provided with coffee, creamers and sweeteners to make it your own.

The roomy master bedroom has a king size bed and a comfy couch to cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy a movie. The second and third bedrooms have queen size beds. The cabin has central heating and air conditioning and ceiling fans in every room, but on those nice nights there's nothing better than snuggling up under your covers and falling asleep to the cool mountain air coming through the windows and waking up to great forest views. There's plenty of room to get ready in the morning with two full baths with walk-in showers in the hall and a full bath in the master, each one furnished with a shampoo/soap dispenser and hair dryer. This cabin is very tastefully decorated and will surely be a place you'll want to return to time and time again. To make you feel right at home, we've provided Smart TVs with ROKU, a phone charging station, free WiFi and a washer/dryer for your convenience. So drop your cares at the door and come enjoy all that Ruidoso has to offer.

Whispering Pines Retreat is just minutes away from downtown where you can enjoy shopping, bars, great food and live entertainment. There are also many outdoor activities like skiing, snow tubing, ziplining, as well as hiking, fishing and golfing. You can place your bet on your favorite horse at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track or try your hand at the local casinos. Pillow's Funtrackers is a great place for the kids which has go-karts, mini golf and a maze. There is something to do for everyone and it's fun for all ages!

*** Horse Racing - Memorial Weekend to Labor Day ***

Property manager

Vicky Riley
Premier Host

Languages

English
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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please be respectful of noise level. Ruidoso quiet
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please be respectful of noise level. Ruidoso quiet
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ruidoso Winter Park and Pillow's Funtrackers. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruidoso Winter Park, or check out an event or a game at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Pines has great deck, hot tub & fire pit. Close to downtown & slopes. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines has great deck, hot tub & fire pit. Close to downtown & slopes.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines has great deck, hot tub & fire pit. Close to downtown & slopes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines has great deck, hot tub & fire pit. Close to downtown & slopes. located?

This family-friendly Ruidoso cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Links at Sierra Blanca, Ruidoso Winter Park and Ruidoso Convention Center. Eagle Creek Sports Complex is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Nice place to stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay during the summer. Plenty to do for the kids and got to enjoy the outdoor views. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Family vacay

Pictures and descriptions were as advertised. Property was very clean and perfect location to everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

Awesome place!

We absolutely loved our stay here! The house was clean, kitchen was well stocked, host was super responsive to questions, and my kids (ages 11 and 13) loved the hot tub and game room! We had plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 kids (probably could even add a couple more people comfortably) and having 3 bathrooms was so convenient! It was also super close to the baseball tournament we played in at Eagle Creek Sports Complex which worked out so well. We would definitely stay here again for baseball or a family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really loved this place it was nice and clean!! My kids really enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

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

Weekend getaway

Very clean and relaxing. We enjoyed it very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Amazing!!

This was the weekend we needed! Everything was perfect. So relaxing and peaceful! Pictures don't do it justice. Will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz M.

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

Comfy and great home

This house was perfect for our family getaway. Had a lot of amenities and location is perfect. We loved the wrap around porch and the master amazing with fireplace. I highly recommend if you are looking for a spacious home away from home gathering. Will stay here again.Vicky was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

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

Relaxing

This house was amazing. It was so homey amazing view it was in the 40s, but the hot tub was amazing. We didn’t have the chance to go play games downstairs because upper level was so inviting well organize love the stickers to explain where everything was at.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cozy cabin close to town

This cabin was nice and clean, there was some work going on in the mornings as they’re cleaning up from the fires. So it was a a tad bit noisy. We loved the deck it’s huge and had plenty of room. We would stay there again, hopefully this coming spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Spring break

Enjoyed the house it was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kully H.

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

Mountain Getaway

We Had a Great stay!!! Great house!!! Great Location!!! Everything was as advertised!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Great experience

Amazing property. Very clean. I’m so glad we went. The people of ruidoso are amazing. Every one we met was kind and grateful. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

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

Family vacation

Overall, we had a lovely week long stay at Whispering Pines. The check-in process was extremely easy, instructions for the home are posted on the living room wall and make figuring everything out a breeze (wifi passwords, locks for the doors and hot tub, etc). There was plenty of space for us and our adult children and we all were very comfortable in the home. The kitchen is well appointed and made cooking easy as well. The wrap around porch was nice and convenient for dining outdoors and grilling out. Vicky, the host, was very responsive. The “cons” are pretty minimal, but still worth mentioning. The photos online of the outdoor area are a bit deceptive. The hot tub is nice, but we didn’t use it as much as I thought we would because it is literally a few feet from the road, so not very private. The porch was nice to enjoy evenings, but during the day there was the constant hum of bulldozers and cars and trucks driving by on the two main roads that pass the front of the house. I understand there’s a lot of rebuilding happening in the area due to wildfires from last year, but we were hoping for a quiet, peaceful retreat for relaxing instead of a construction zone. The house is approximately 15 minutes from the Midtown area, so also not as close as we thought it would be, but it was an easy drive to town. Housekeeping could have done better, but I notified host. She said she’d address it. Overall, it was a good stay, we just expected more for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Can’t wait to go back

We loved our short stay at Whispering Pines. The location is great being close to sking and shopping. I’ve sent the listing to all my friends and checked our calendars to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Octavio C.

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

Getaway

It was a very spacious and beautiful cabin! Located very need the strip area as well as the winter park! Beautiful view and great perks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darwin C.

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

We will go back.

Roomy, clean, well equiped. Game room could be better remoldeled. One girl got whelps from insulation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR M.

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

Anniversary getaway

The house was awesome! The weather didn't allow us to enjoy the outside as much as we would of liked. And we still had a great time. We will be returning in hopes of better weather next time. Thank you Vicky!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Eriusel O.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Nice neighborhood good sized cabin

Heaters in bathrooms not working, broken door handles, the bbq pit was filthy took a couple of hrs to clean up before we could actually cook our meal and cleaned off a couple of wire hairs off grills that could've been really bad if we got one stuck in our foot and wish the hot tub could be in a more private area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique t.

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

Pictures just dont do it justice

First and foremost i want to say a huge thank you to the property owner. The communication was spot on and she answered everytime. I will say this, the pictures do not do it justice. This home is absolutely beautiful and comfortable. From the check in process to the morning we left everything was smooth. We had an issue with the fireplace and the owner sent someone to help us with it the same day. The living room is spacious and we loved the couches. There are three full bathrooms which was perfect when you have four adults and three kids. The bedrooms are comfortable but let me tell you, the master bedroom is the best room in the house. It has a wrap around patio which is awesome. The location is perfect for all the activities we did. I want to say were only 35 minutes out from Ski Apache. This home is hands down the best one if stayed at. We will definitely stay here again anytime we come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo G.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

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

Conformable

Muy confortable y limpia excelente! cuenta con todo lo que se necesita para tener una estadia % de lo mejor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jr S.

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

Awesome

Really clean excellent view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

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

Great stay

Well organized and even decorated for Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Excellent location, wonderful host

We went for a family adventure & had a great time. Cabin’s in a good location. Kitchen was well stocked & we loved having the hot tub. Vicky was a gracious host & check-in was easy. Our only complaint was a neighbor’s dog barked for 1/2 the night- but not something the owner could control. We would definitely recommend whispering pines.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayanna S.

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

Espectacular

Maravilloso volvería a repetir
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vicky Riley

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Hi, we are from Texas and have always loved Ruidoso. There are so many things to see and do here. I love the beauty of nature and all the wildlife that you see roaming through town. I hope you enjoy your stay with us and if there is anything you need, please let us know.

Why they chose this property

We love the large deck allowing us to look out at the mountains and treetops. It's a great place to relax and hang out with friends and family.

What makes this property unique

We've put a lot of special touches into our cabin to make you feel right at home. The cabin is in a good location close to downtown and the slopes.

Languages:

English

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