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GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly.

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Front entry has circle drive with abumdant parking.
Stylish Front Entry
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Upstairs game room
Pool table for guest use
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Alto, NM
  • Popular LocationRuidoso Winter Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Links at Sierra Blanca6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrindstone Lake12 min drive
  • AirportRuidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly.

'Live Large at the Gelk!' This incredibly spacious and comfortable 4 bedroom Mountain Ranch Style cabin has over 3000 square feet for you and your group to enjoy. From its grand living room with big screen TV, over sized comfy sofas and impressive wood burning fireplace build from local stone, to its 15 foot long decorated wet bar, to its six person hot tub; you'll find the Gelk is just what you need. Not only does this wonderful cabin sleep up to eight people comfortably, it accommodates that many and a few more for comfortable dining a very special get together. The Gelk has off street parking for four vehicles and a large level backyard. There is a Ring camera that covers the main driveway of the house. This property is K9 friendly with an additional fee and has central heat and air conditioning.
*GELK is located a few door down from A Great Mountain Pleasure and Angulo to help accommodate larger groups.

Bedding: 1 King, 3 Queen

Please note: This home is K9 friendly and we do require a $50.00 (plus tax) pet fee per pet that will need to be requested. Please contact us if you are bringing your K-9 so that it can be coordinated correctly.

*As a Country Club property, strict parking rules apply. There can only be 1 car per bedroom in the home (in this case 4 cars only). There are no exceptions including no RVs. If violated, excess guests will be asked to leave and reservation holder may lose reservation and/or deposit. There is a Ring camera that covers the main driveway of the house.

Please note: 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 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).

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! You'll be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. PLEASE READ: *Our cabins include basic cable or satellite 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 and a 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 holder and two (2) stored in bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on holder and two (2) stored in 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 basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under 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.​​​​​​​

Property manager

Hummingbird Cabins
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Alto

Located in Alto, this holiday home is in the mountains. Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and Free Spirits at Noisy Water are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Links at Sierra Blanca and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Ruidoso Winter Park and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Alto, NM

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 14 min walk
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 12 min drive
  • Grindstone Lake - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hidden Tap - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ruidoso Winter Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center. Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The house is nice and everything is comfortable. The pool table was definitely an awesome thing to have!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Head a great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
The house was so comfortable for all of my family. We had a great Easter weekend. The wind was so bad we stayed inside but we’re happy. Fully stocked kitchen was so helpful. The only downfall for myself was that I was on crutches and the stairs were hard but booked your house because of the different levels. I loved the animals on the wall, great touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room to spread out!
Our family loved staying here. The amenities were a great addition. We all enjoyed the pool table and hot tub and the vintage vhs player with a great selection of movies! Wow! The only things I think we would recommend is adding curtains or blinds to the front and side window. We love the view but felt like everyone could see in. Also, I am not sure if the front door ever locked. My husband is a carpenter and said that the receiving door was not bored out at all to receive the lock. He has been installing doors for over 35 years... Other than that it was a great place to stay and we would defiantly stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Loved the location, the great room with the pool table, and all of the wildlife we encountered during our stay. A few things to note is the paper towels/toilet paper/sponges etc are SUPER cheap so maybe bring your own. Also if you go in the winter know that the bedrooms will be really drafty and cold but they do have extra blankets and space heaters. Overall we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hummingbird Cabins

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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).

Languages:

English, Spanish

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