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Relax with peaceful river views and wildlife sightings. A perfect retreat.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3680 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Master
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Relax with peaceful river views and wildlife sightings. A perfect retreat.
This picturesque cabin is surrounded by tranquil sights. Nestled between the Lincoln National Forest and the Ruidoso River, the property boasts frequent sightings of deer, turkey, elk, and the beloved Ruidoso wild horses. The hot tub, oversized deck, and screened porch are perfect vantage points to observe nature at its best. Access to town with the varied activities Ruidoso has to offer is a short ride or pleasant walk away. The location could not be better.
Walk out the back door into the Lincoln National Forest. Out front, soothing sounds from the river give a special kind of peace. The secluded deck feels like lounging in a tree house, and the Weber gas grill and upscale patio furniture accommodates the best in outdoor dining. The hot tub provides private relaxation with peaceful views of the brilliant stars at night. It is the perfect way to soothe weary muscles after a day of hiking.
This romantic retreat is designed to pamper you with quality linens, bathrobes, comfortable furnishings, and cozy throws. An abundance of windows allows plenty of natural light and cool mountain air. No short-cuts were taken here. The kitchen has everything you can imagine including a full array of dishes, drinkware and cookware, and a generously stocked pantry. Choose to dine either inside or outside on the screened porch or deck, each with amazing views and the sounds of nature. Morning coffee on the screened porch while listening to the hummingbirds nearby is an experience to savor.
Whether you are enjoying the cabin by yourself or with your loved ones, this retreat will be deeply refreshing. The spacious bedroom has one queen bed, and there is a foldaway cot to accommodate a child. The well-lit bathroom has hair styling accessories, heated floor, and a full-sized tub with shower. The entire cabin exudes the charm of aged pine and tastefully appointed updates. Parking is provided under the deck with stairs leading to the back door.
For your safety and convenience, the property has contactless check-in and keyless entry. Pets are welcome with a prepaid fee. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
Come and enjoy! You won’t want to leave.
Walk out the back door into the Lincoln National Forest. Out front, soothing sounds from the river give a special kind of peace. The secluded deck feels like lounging in a tree house, and the Weber gas grill and upscale patio furniture accommodates the best in outdoor dining. The hot tub provides private relaxation with peaceful views of the brilliant stars at night. It is the perfect way to soothe weary muscles after a day of hiking.
This romantic retreat is designed to pamper you with quality linens, bathrobes, comfortable furnishings, and cozy throws. An abundance of windows allows plenty of natural light and cool mountain air. No short-cuts were taken here. The kitchen has everything you can imagine including a full array of dishes, drinkware and cookware, and a generously stocked pantry. Choose to dine either inside or outside on the screened porch or deck, each with amazing views and the sounds of nature. Morning coffee on the screened porch while listening to the hummingbirds nearby is an experience to savor.
Whether you are enjoying the cabin by yourself or with your loved ones, this retreat will be deeply refreshing. The spacious bedroom has one queen bed, and there is a foldaway cot to accommodate a child. The well-lit bathroom has hair styling accessories, heated floor, and a full-sized tub with shower. The entire cabin exudes the charm of aged pine and tastefully appointed updates. Parking is provided under the deck with stairs leading to the back door.
For your safety and convenience, the property has contactless check-in and keyless entry. Pets are welcome with a prepaid fee. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
Come and enjoy! You won’t want to leave.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 fee/stay for max of 2 SM to MED sized dogs.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING allowed anywhere on property.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Please do the following prior to check-out:
*Notify owner of any issues/problems preferably as they occur, but definitely by checkout time.
*Lock all windows, doors, and hot tub
*Place all trash including food inside trash receptacles
*Return any keys to locked key holder
*Return all moved furniture to original position
*Leave games/cards you used organized in original boxes
*Put used towels in shower, & used beds unmade
*Check carefully for personal items and take them with you.
We value your visit and look forward to having you as our guests in the future.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ruidoso
Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca 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 Free Spirits at Noisy Water are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ruidoso, NM
What's nearby
- Wingfield Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Grindstone Lake - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
- Pillow's Funtrackers - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
- The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Downshift Brewing Company - 4 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Lost Hiker Brewing Company - 5 min drive
- Schlotzsky's - 4 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 6 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
15 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Susan W.
20 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Cory S.
13 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cory S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie M.
16 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Alvino L.
15 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alvino L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacquelyn L.
5 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jacquelyn L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Janet T.
30 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Janet T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven C.
7 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steven C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathe B.
29 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathe B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill C.
15 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Duncan V.
10 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duncan V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judith A.
5 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Judith A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy P.
13 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Kathy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura R.
18 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Laura R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terry B.
29 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terry B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly F.
15 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
cindy t.
26 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
cindy t.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Francisco R.
21 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Francisco R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra B.
4 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Cabin
Debra B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill R.
6 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful retreat
Jill R.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
5 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely anniversary weekend!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
21 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Mountain Getaway
Lisa B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darcy B.
31 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Darcy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darcy B.
9 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Get Away
Darcy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carree C.
21 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Retreat
Carree C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Cathi Chambers
We are Ron and Cathi Chambers. Cathi was born in New Mexico and her heart never left, so owning a place in the ‘Land of Enchantment’ comes full circle. We searched four states from North Carolina to New Mexico to find a mountain home for retirement, but the trip to Ruidoso ended our search. The heavily treed mountains and cool mountain air, the rivers and lakes, the quaint town with nearby places of interest hit all of our “must haves” and more. Once we found this tranquil cabin in Upper Canyon, we knew we had found the perfect mountain retreat.
The cabin needed attention, but that’s our specialty. Eagerly we jumped in to remodel this gem to its full potential. The kitchen is all new, as is the electrical, plumbing, gas logs, washer/dryer, hot tub, redwood decking, and energy efficient windows. The original charm of the cabin remains with warm wood trim throughout and nature right at the doorstep. It’s a great package, and the location can’t be beat. The property is a natural path for wildlife as they come to take a drink in the Ruidoso River and travel back to their home in the forest (the cabin backs up to the forest). Nights at the cabin bring crisp mountain air and bright shining stars.
We suggest bringing the young ones with you. Our grandsons absolutely love this property. They don’t even ask for electronics and rarely turn on the TV. There is just too much to see and do that’s new and exciting. One bonus this year included watching the progress of two sets of “Bambi” twins as they lost their spots and matured to young deer.
We sincerely hope you choose to stay here often and love it as much as we do.
The cabin needed attention, but that’s our specialty. Eagerly we jumped in to remodel this gem to its full potential. The kitchen is all new, as is the electrical, plumbing, gas logs, washer/dryer, hot tub, redwood decking, and energy efficient windows. The original charm of the cabin remains with warm wood trim throughout and nature right at the doorstep. It’s a great package, and the location can’t be beat. The property is a natural path for wildlife as they come to take a drink in the Ruidoso River and travel back to their home in the forest (the cabin backs up to the forest). Nights at the cabin bring crisp mountain air and bright shining stars.
We suggest bringing the young ones with you. Our grandsons absolutely love this property. They don’t even ask for electronics and rarely turn on the TV. There is just too much to see and do that’s new and exciting. One bonus this year included watching the progress of two sets of “Bambi” twins as they lost their spots and matured to young deer.
We sincerely hope you choose to stay here often and love it as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
The Upper Canyon has been the preferred vacation spot since the early days of Ruidoso. When we found the little cabin’ that looked down on the river and blended seamlessly with the forest, we knew we had found gold. The cabin just needed a refresh to be the jewel it is today. Even now after the fires and floods, the neighborhood is whole and green, and beautiful. It’s a blessing for sure.
What makes this property unique
This cabin has the charm of a vintage cabin with all the updates needed for a relaxing stay. The location is one of the best in the area with direct access to the forest and the sights and sounds of the river below. It is truly one of a kind.
Languages:
English
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