Tiger by the Tail Pets OK | Casita & Courtyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a dining area.
A stone pathway leading to a glass door, overlooking a lush green landscape with hills and a clear sky.
A kitchen with a stone wall, granite countertop, and a gas stove.
A spacious room with large windows, a stone wall, and a wooden bench.
A stone-walled entrance with a wooden door, a view of greenery, and a wicker chair.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Place, Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Free Spirits at Noisy Water
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main (Casita)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom off living room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 bath off kitchen

Toilet

Bathroom in Casita

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ruidoso Downs

Located in Ruidoso Downs, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Pillow's Funtrackers. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Ruidoso Downs, NM

What's nearby

  • Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Free Spirits at Noisy Water - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Museum of the Horse - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ruidoso Downs Racetrack - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪K-Bob's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tiger by the Tail Pets OK | Casita & Courtyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include exercise/lap and heated pools.

Is Tiger by the Tail Pets OK | Casita & Courtyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tiger by the Tail Pets OK | Casita & Courtyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiger by the Tail Pets OK | Casita & Courtyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiger by the Tail Pets OK | Casita & Courtyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tiger by the Tail Pets OK | Casita & Courtyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Ruidoso Downs holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center, Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Lotza Stuff. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Museum of the Horse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 33 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property isn’t kept up with at all. Outdoor area is over grown. Whomever is managing this property should be swapped out quickly. Stated the pool heater wasn’t working 24hr before arrival, I explained I could rebook somewhere else they assured me a hot tub was available. Show up, hot tub has out of order sign. Walked in, booked another place, walked out. Stay clear of this. Tiger by the tail should be renamed the Rat Trap.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is a little older, and we had some trouble opening the kitchen drawers. There were quite a few bugs throughout both the casita and the main house, and the air conditioning in the master bedroom did not work very well. Also pool was cold. Other than those issues, the home was beautiful inside, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing and pet friendly place! It needs a few little repairs, landscaping, and could be cleaner… but utterly worth overlooking these things. Priced appropriately.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Great property and veey easy process!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful, nostalgic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Father’s Day

Great place to stay ! Kids enjoyed it and I did also! Will be coming back to stay at this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We had fun
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2023
Hello Robert, Thank you for staying with Hummingbird Cabins! We are pleased 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home for All Ages

Our group ranged from age 4 to 79 and this house had something for everyone. From the pool to the views we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

What a cool house, we had a great time, we especially enjoyed the pool. Everything was very clean and orderly and the kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We had an amazing time. The views are awesome. Super clean and very peaceful. We cant wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you will return! HBC Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun times

We really enjoyed the property and the history of it. Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hunting teip

It’s a nice place
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the place nice. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice

Very nice home with amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun with the kids

Beautiful views. Lots of room for the family. Kids had a blast in the pool. Fenced in well for the dog. All the important things were clean like the bathrooms and kitchen, but some areas could use a touch up. Pool was great, hot tub was not working. Overall a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend getaway

House is nice. Beds are comfy. There's enough room to move freely and home is clean. Pool was super cold and the hot tub was mediocre warm and jets gave us some grief. Definitely need a yard man to keep up the property, but overall it was a great stay. We would recommend it and would rent again if need be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was dirty, landscaping and courtyard dirty.Hot water did not work.showers barely had any pressure and did not workhad to share shower in casita and it was terribleworst vrbo we ever rented
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Landscape was not very maintained, ovwrgrown, outdoor furniture covered with spiders and webs, hot tub out of order, pool covered and noted not to be used in December, water pressure too low, water temp fluctuated while bathing or showering, window seals with dust and dead insects, light bulbs burned out, wifi kept going out, casita sliding door didn’t lock, front gate not automatic, had to open manually, power went out once, unable to figure out temp control, hot during day, cold at night, sofa stained
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hot Tub

I was very disappointed with the hot tub, it was only in the 80’s and you could not turn the temperature up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views

Our stay was great. The property itself was just beautiful. I agree with some of the other reviews that the house needs a bit more maintenance. We understood the pool was closed for the season but we were excited about the hot tub. Which turned out was broken and the heater didn’t go above 56 degrees. We called maintenance but were told they don’t maintenance the hotub, so we were out of luck.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2024
Hello Marisa! We are happy to hear you loved Tiger by the Tail. Our hot tubs are independently serviced by a 3rd party vendor and the office would have dispatched someone had you contacted us directly. We will speak to the member of maintenance who was on call during your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice interesting place with great views and personality

Overall this is a nice interesting place and I won’t hesitate to rent it again. There are some things I suggest for consideration: the light and fan switches are not intuitive, it would be very helpful if they were labeled; the pool evidently isn’t on an autofill system and by the second day the water level had dropped to where it wasn’t filtering; the pool seemed over-chlorinated chemically imbalanced; water pressure in the master bathroom is marginal at best; and the air conditioning unit in the middle bedroom is also marginal. I suppose this may be kind of normal with older houses having lots of personality, and again, I wouldn’t hesitate to rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

False Advertisement

Our military family chose this property with hopes that we could enjoy a hot tub, which is advertised as a popular amenity. Among the tub inside the home not working and no water pressure, our main attraction was also non functional. With various complaints to this company we were only deducted 50 of our entire stay. With that being said I will make sure to spread the word to never utilize these services ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiger by the Tail Home

This home worked really well for us as we had babies, dogs, and those that snore that all needed separating. The layout of this home made it very easy for us to be together and meet all of those requirements. Additionally, the home is located in a very quiet neighborhood that is close to stores and restaurants. We got a kick out of the fact Charo's first movie, Tiger by the Tail, filmed some scenes at this house. So much so that we rented the movie and left a copy there for others to enjoy. We all got a big kick out of it. The private pool was the icing on the cake, or maybe the views... tough to pick one thing. I am sure we will be back. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The house was so pretty, but have some issues; no hot water on master room bathroom we reported and send us a mainance guy but he didn't repair the water heater, a lot spider's inside of house, dishes was dirty, low pressure water on bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Lovely Home, But

Main bedroom ac made noise, could not sleep. No AC in second bedroom, tolit leak in 3rd bedroom. Left the next day, did not stay thur my full reservation. Did not enjoy.. Home was beautiful except for the issues stated.. Thanks vicky
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
Hello Vicky, Thank you for the feedback. We've had the AC looked at and it's not made and unusual sounds other than it running. The home is not advertised as having AC in the 2nd bedroom and the toilet hasn't been leaking but it has been running. We would have gladly sent over an on call plumber had we been given the chance. We want our guests to be happy with their experience. Hummingbird Cabins Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The views are amazing but the house was not clean inside and outside. Some blinds are broken in the main house. Many spider webs. The Casita had many problems. Many spider webs, one of the lamps was missing the knob and could not turn on, a window would not close. The sliding door did not lock from the inside or outside. Our guests had to sleep in the main house in the living room. The fireplace had ashes and was not clean. The hot tub was dirty but still got in two times because the pool was not heated. The reason we wanted to stay in this house was for the hot tub and heated pool.
Spider webs
Baseboard stripped
Missing knob on lamp
Window would not close because of dirt
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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