Just finished remodeling! New wood ceiling, paint, kitchen and flooring. You will REALLY love it! PLEASE READ RULES: NO parties, NO pets, NO children and ALSO you must live in the United States, speak English and have an American phone number. Communication is a MUST for me. This condo is for laid back people who enjoy luxury, peace and quiet and are respectful and responsible to my home and neighbors. The kitchen is stocked with everything NEW! Beautifully decorated with luxurious furniture, and linens. You will be greeted with a bottle of Noisy River Winery and Cellars', Rojo Caliente Red Chile Wine.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! You are walking distance from uptown Ruidoso. It is a .6 mile walk along the Rio River, block and one half from Lowe's Grocery. You will not have to drive downtown, look for a parking place, and then risk the drive home after having a glass of wine. LUXURY, LUXURY, LUXURY! You walk in the door and are greeted by new wood flooring, a deep brown US-AAA solid leather couch/pull out bed, chair, ottoman, and electric recliner purchased from Miller Waldrop, our local “very classy and luxurious” furniture store. Electric fireplace which you turn on with a click of a remote control. (No having to purchase firewood and starter, carry it up the stairs, and spend time lighting it.) You also have WI-FI, HD Smart TV’s with YouTube TV. Both bathrooms have deep soaking tubs, small bar of luxurious soap. The bedrooms have luxurious linens, blankets and towels. There is a lighted makeup mirror in the master bedroom and hair dryers in both baths plus shampoo and cream rinse. Each bed has luxurious comforter or duvet cover and luxuries euro pillows, pillow shames and decorator pillows.
The kitchen, which has totally been remodeled, has new leaded glassware, including wine, martini, highball, and rocks glasses. There is new flatware, dishes, cutlery, and cookware to hopefully help you make your own remarkable meals. There is available for your use, all new, Cuisinart blender, small Cuisinart electric chopper, Crock Pot slow cooker, toaster, and all kinds of cooking utensils including a Houdini lever corkscrew. There is a gas grill on the deck for your use. There are grilling utensils in the condo to make your outside grilling a pleasant experience. If you are staying a longer stay you have housekeeping available to freshen up your condo at your expense.
Please drive slowly down the streets of Ruidoso because the deer, elk and wild horses will just decide to cross the street at any time.They are one of the many things that makes Ruidoso such a memorable experience!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash all dishes. Leave beds you use unmade. If you use pillows from closet leave on the beds.
Double check that you get all personal items. Set thermostat to correct temp for summer/winter which is posted.
Take out trash, close blinds, turn off lights and lock door. THANK YOU!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quite time from 10 pm to 8 am
This is an older laid back condo community.
Absolutely no children, smoking or loud activities.
Breaking any of the house rules will result in immediate vacating of the property without refund.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 814224vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Ruidoso
Located in Ruidoso, this condo is in the city centre. Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Wingfield Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pillow's Funtrackers and Free Spirits at Noisy Water. Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Ruidoso, NM
What's nearby
Wingfield Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
Grindstone Lake - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Ruidoso Winter Park - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Downshift Brewing Company - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 14 min walk
Schlotzsky's - 10 min walk
Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 16 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury at its best! Walking distance to Midtown. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury at its best! Walking distance to Midtown.?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury at its best! Walking distance to Midtown. on 22 May 2026 start from £231, 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 at Luxury at its best! Walking distance to Midtown.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury at its best! Walking distance to Midtown.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury at its best! Walking distance to Midtown.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury at its best! Walking distance to Midtown. located?
Located in the heart of Ruidoso, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Wingfield Park. Grindstone Lake and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice, clean and quiet condo. Great location and excellent host who stayed in constant communication with us. We will book this again.
Michael T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
I enjoyed having Michael as a guest at my condo. He left the condo very clean and while he was there he was very quiet and respectful to my neighbors. His communication with me was very appreciative! I would definitely recommend him for anyone to rent to!
Everything was perfect!!We all enjoyed it immensely.
Judy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review! It makes us feel really good when we accomplished our goal. We hope you will stay with us on your next trip!
Barbara
This property was definitely 5 stars for this price range. It was close to town. The owner supplied many things to make the stay enjoyable including any kind of dish or utensils you can think of, paper plates, designer soap, brochures of the area, detailed instructions on how everything worked, a free bottle of wine, and a book she had put together describing the restaurants and things to do in town. We would definitely stay there again.
CONDO WAS GREAT, BEDS SO COMFORTABLE. DID NOT HAVE ANY GRIPES ABOUT ANYTHING. WILL STAY AGAIN IN THE FUTURE
DEBBIE F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you, Debbie! I am so glad you liked Heaven Can Wait! I try very hard to make it comfortable for my guests. All my guests mean a lot to me and my main concern! Hope to see you soon!
Archival
8/10 Good
Lutrica D.
19 Aug 2017
The property was very nice, clean and well kept.
The absolute only drawback for us was that it is a condo and not a cabin. We like to get away from parking and people on vacation. However we didnt have any issues here...it was a really nice place.
Lutrica D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Well, you are in luck! We do have a cabin in Ruidoso that we have on HomeAway, property number 1065539. It does not have the luxury AAA leather couch and chairs but it is VERY comfortable! 1960 sq. ft., 2 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms (2 kings and the downstairs bedroom is a queen and does have a bunk bed), 2 full baths, game room with pool table, wrap around deck with view of a canyon and table and chairs, all new linens, pillows, blankets, flat ware, glass ware, dishes, pots and pans, small appliances and gas grill. Will sleep 6 in beds plus 2 in bunk bed and 2 more on pull out couch for a total of 10 people if needed. I will email you the pictures.
I hope you will be our guest again! It is great having great people stay at our homes!
Barbara
We loved staying here! The condo was very well stocked, cleanliness was excellent, and the overall stay was a great experience. Barbra was so attentive and helpful, she responded immediately. Will definitely be staying here again!
Condo was everything as advertised. New appliances, lots of comfy leather furniture, stocked kitchen supplies, and great location. Would definitely stay again.
We absolutely loved this condo, it was perfect for my wife and I. Close to town but still scenic with plenty of wildlife. The beds were very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again!
Clay E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
4/10 Poor
Linda V.
14 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location
Not worth the money
This isn't worth the money. This is an elderly retirement complex. The instructions from the condo complex says you cannot be in the courtyard meaning anywhere outside your condo past 11pm but the lady who rented to me told me 10pm then the first night called me, text me then came on her ring doorbell to tell me we could not be outside past 10. Then left me a nasty voice mail telling me partying was not allowed it was myself my husband and daughter. There was no partying happening. Then she told me not to cause drama. No privacy bvb she watches you on her ring doorbell. Run away from this rental.
Linda V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
I enjoyed having Linda and her family as guest at my condo. They were very polite and nice. Then I got this terrible review of me.
First of all, I tell my guest that this is a laid back condominium of older condo owners and guest and that I require quite time between 10 pm to 8 am and that is New Mexico time. I do have one camera outside my front door but I do not sit and watch constantly. But when my phone continues to let me know that there is activity going up and down the stairway of the condo and in the part of the courtyard after 11 pm I do investigate. At that time I asked Linda to please leave the court yard. She explained that they were just sitting out there talking and that they would come in. I explained to her that everything that goes on in that courtyard and going up and down the steps echos into everyone's condo. I was not mad and told her that I trusted everything would be okay. The last day of their stay Linda texted me to ask if they could spend another night. I okay that and gave them a very large discount. Then on the day they were leaving she wanted a late check-out. Normal check-out is 11 am and I told her she could stay till 3 pm.
Then I get this horrible review. If they were so miserable at my condo why did they want to stay an extra day and take a late check-out?
Please read my other 5 star reviews and you can see I bend over backwards to make my quests comfortable. If you can live with the fact that quite time is 10 pm to 8 am then please book with me. I realize that coming back to the condo after dinner or an outing can be after 10 pm. All I ask is that you respect the neighbors and try to be quite and not run up and down the steps. I have rented my 2 properties in Ruidoso for over 5 years and have never gotten a bad review. Linda, I wish you would of said something to me if you were so upset. Did you not read the information I gave you?
Barbara, we just left Heaven Can Wait a few minutes ago. We enjoyed our stay & wanted to compliment you on the cleanliness & safety measures you had ready for us. Everything was nicely furnished & most comfortable. Thank you for making it a “home away from home”. You had everything we needed-right down to the chip clips!
Barbara is truly an Outstanding host!
The condo is pretty, cozy beyond imagination and has the perfect location, close to everything.
It was a great stay and one I would definitely recommend.
Carmen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the great review! I love renting the condo out to wonderful people you! We love our condo so much that we love to have family and friends enjoy it also.
Upon arrival Ac was having Collings issues and the owner handled immediately and to our satisfaction.
Gary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your good review! We try to please our customers as well as we can because our customers are very special to us.
We hope you will stay with us again!
About the host
Hosted by Barbara Baker
Robert and I, Barbara, fell in love with Ruidoso when I was working in Hobbs, New Mexico. Robert lives in Dallas and my husband and I live in Waco. We all have been friends for years and Robbin and I wanted to have a place that we could get away and enjoy life and we decided on Ruidoso, New Mexico was a perfect place to do that. This sleepy little mountain town has something for everyone! Take your pick, hiking, biking, golfing, one of the longest zip lines in the country, horseback riding, horse racing, gambling, shopping, art galleries, and some of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. It is small, cozy and laid back little mountain town with wonderful friendly people.
Why they chose this property
We chose this property because for so many reasons! It is a quiet little condo located on Cree Meadows Golf Course, the 11th green and the 12th Tee Box. That is where I took all the pictures of deer and elk. They all seem to hang out there. It is in walking distance to downtown Ruidoso, .5 of a mile along the Rio River, where everything is happening. Its location also makes it close to drive up to the ski area and also close to all the wonderful restaurants. This condo has all the things I like when I travel and that is COMFORT AND CLEAN!
What makes this property unique
Comfort and luxury! 1. You will find a complimentary bottle of Relleno Brothers Besito Caliente , a hot little kiss of a grape wine with red chili peppers added, from Ruidoso's own local winery, Noisy Water Winery, which is located downtown. 2. A view of the golf course. 3. Fireplace that you start with a click of your finger. 4. New AAA leather couch, chair, ottoman, and electric recliner purchased form Ruidoso's own luxury furniture store, Miller Waldrof. 5. New wood flooring throughout. 6. Updated bathrooms with one lighted makeup mirror and 2 hairdryers. 7. In each bathroom is a small bar of soap from Ruidoso''s own local soap maker, which is located in downtown Ruidoso. 8. WI-FI, HD channels, and TDS Cable with LED TV's in each room equipped with DVD players. 9. New leaded glassware, including wine glasses, martini/margarita glasses, rocks and highball glasses. 10. New flatware. 11. New cookware 12. New dishes 13. New cutlery 14. New Cuisinart blender 15. New Cuisinart electric chopper 16. New Crock Pot slow cooker 17. New Toaster 18. New all kinds of cooking utensils. 19. New 650 count sheets and pillow cases on each bed and pull out couch. 20. New Dr. James B. Maas pillows. 21. New luxury plush blankets. 22. New "Luxury Hotel" oversized bath towels 23. New Therapeutic 3" Memory Foam Supreme Topper, 100% cotton duvet, and luxury euro pillows, decorative pillows and pillow shams in master bed. 24. New Sealy Pillow Top queen mattress in 2nd bedroom which a luxurious comforter, euro pillows, decorative pillows and pillow shams. 25. New grilling utensils. 26. OFFERING A PERSONAL SHOPPER TO FILL THE CONDO WITH YOUR FAVORITE FOODS, DRINKS, CHEESES, WINE AND LIQUORS. 27. OFFERING DAILY MAID SERVICE IF DESIRED.