River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly.
River Ridge Retreat: Your Secluded Mountainside Hideaway
Escape to River Ridge Retreat where nature's beauty and cozy comforts come together for the perfect getaway! Perched atop a hill with a stunning view of Midtown Ruidoso and the distant mountains, this charming 2-bedroom cabin offers the best of both worlds—seclusion and convenience. Just minutes from downtown, but tucked away on the ridge, you'll enjoy the soothing sounds of the Rio Ruidoso River below and the tranquil mountain air.
Begin each day basking in the warmth of the oversized sunroom, sipping your morning coffee while soaking in the breathtaking views. Snuggle up next to the gas fireplace as the mountain vistas greet you, or head outside to fire up the grill and dine al fresco while taking in the natural surroundings. When evening falls, unwind in the private hot tub on the lower deck—secluded from neighbors but still open to the gorgeous sights around you.
Ideal for a small family retreat or a romantic getaway, River Ridge Retreat has plenty of charm and character packed into its cozy 1,224 square feet. The two themed bedrooms and mountain-inspired décor throughout the home make it a unique and delightful space to relax and recharge. Plus, your furry friends are welcome too! With a fenced-in backyard and a few walking paths, your dogs will enjoy the adventure just as much as you.
River Ridge brings comfort, charm, and natural beauty together in one peaceful package. Let the sounds of the river and the mountain breezes carry your cares away—this is the retreat you've been waiting for!
PLEASE NOTE: Only a window AC unit in the living room.
Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!
Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam): Bonito Lake 16.2 miles; 33 minute drive Grindstone Lake 2.1 miles; 6 minute drive Inn of the Mountain Gods 3.8 miles; 8 minute drive Midtown Shopping District 0.9 miles; 3 minute drive Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 4.1 miles; 10 minute drive Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.9 miles; 42 minute drive Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 7.4 miles; 15 minute drive
Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 2 dogs. A pet fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per pet applies. Please let us know if you'll be bringing your furry friend so we can make the necessary arrangements. For their safety and comfort, pets are required to be kenneled when left alone in all of our pet-friendly cabins.
Bedding: 1 King, 1 Queen
Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood-burning fireplaces.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Ruidoso
Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is in the mountains. 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.
Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Wingfield Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Grindstone Lake - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Downshift Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Schlotzsky's - 4 min drive
Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly.?
As of 16 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly. on 4 Jun, 2026 start from S$135, 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 River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is River Ridge Retreat: Cozy yet modern with private hot tub and amazing views. Dog friendly. located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pillow's Funtrackers, Wingfield Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Grindstone Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a great small cabin on a hillside with a very large fenced in yard for the dogs to enjoy. The cabin was decorated in a super cute manner and the beds were comfortable. We had fun going to Cloud Croft and visiting the locals lakes. We had an elk hop the backyard fence and nibbled while we took pics. We saw wild horses in town enjoyed the perfect weather!
We really enjoyed this cabin. The directions were helpful as google maps did not send us to the right place. The cabin had everything that was needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and the deck, and most importantly, the view!
Thank you for your amazing review! We're so happy you loved your stay and are already planning to come back. We can’t wait to host you again for another wonderful retreat!
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
We will definitely be back! Great cabin for our weekend getaway. View from the hot tub was perfect.
Paula B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2024
Hello Paula,
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
The house is very comfortable and in a beautiful location. Our only problem was following GOOGLE directions. We ended up down in the middle of the flood damage! Everyone should use the directions supplied by Hummingbird to get there safely! It was a great trip. We will be back.
We had a good anniversary trip. Loved the place! The fenced yard was great for our dogs.
Terri M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Shelley
20 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was as described. Cozy, quiet neighborhood and had everything we needed.
Shelley
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
gary
30 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Finally able to check out Ruidoso, NM. Heard so much about this area. Living in Texas, but from Wisconsin missed the forest atmosphere. Downtown felt like being in the Wisconsin Dells. A great taste of home. Shopkeepers so friendly and was very happy to be able to bring our dog along. The cabin was perfect for our escape from the city. Loved the hot tub and afternoon reading on the deck outside.Supper was steak,shrimp and baked potato on the grill...perfect! Thank you for a great getaway.
The property was very clean and pretty, we absolutely loved it
W0CK3T
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2024
Hello Jonathan,
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
Lovely place to meet for Thanksgiving. Enjoyed the hot tub and fireplace and enough kitchen to make a small Thanksgiving feast.
Amanda W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad our property was the perfect spot for your Thanksgiving gathering. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the hot tub, fireplace, and a kitchen fit for your holiday feast. We’d love to host you again!
About the host
Hosted by Hummingbird Cabins
Hummingbird Cabins offers quality vacation rental cabins, homes, and property management services in Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Ruidoso is a beautiful mountain village in Southeastern New Mexico. Although the activities may seem endless year around, our visitors report their favorite activity to be relaxing while enjoying our cool pines and beautiful mountain views. Ruidoso is famous the world over for being the home of the richest quarter horse race; The All American Futurity. Live racing occurs each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Wintertime activities includes Ski Apache which is the Southernmost ski resort providing the warmest weather skiing and snowboarding to be found. Hummingbird Cabins is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of personal care and service. We are at your service and welcome you to our mountain paradise.
Please read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy as well as our inhouse policies and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outline our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).
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