Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!

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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Ruidoso, NM

Grindstone Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Cree Medows Public Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬
Pillow's Funtrackers
‪4 min drive‬
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Large 2-level south deck overlooking 300 yards of the river with spectacular view of 100-ft Ponderosa pines, mixed with spruce and fir.

Located in the Historic Upper Canyon, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath cabin sleeps 6-8: 1 king, 2 queen, and 1 queen sofabed.

Features include: Wood-burning fireplace, central heat, washer and dryer, local telephone, 3 TVs (satellite), DVD, microwave, coffeemaker, hand mixer, toaster, CrockPot, BBQ propane gas grill, and 3 car parking.

Wildlife sightings: Deer, small animals, and birds, almost certain. Black bear and elk possible but not guaranteed.

Property manager

David and Barbara Benedict

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Only if housebroken

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There may be additional adjustments made for cancellations made less than 14 days but more than 7 days in advance at owner's discretion.

NO CATS, at any time. Well trained DOGS welcome, as long as they vouch for their owner. Any damage will be paid renter on the honor system.

Call owner with special requests.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this cabin is on the waterfront. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca. Pillow's Funtrackers 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.

Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

Wingfield Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Grindstone Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Pillow's Funtrackers - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
‪Cafe Rio - ‬2 min drive
‪Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right on the famous Ruidoso River!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wingfield Park, Grindstone Lake and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. Pillow's Funtrackers is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our stay here and the location was amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie P.

25 Feb, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruidoso Stay

Cleanliness could stand improvement. Microwave issue.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

23 Jan, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

13 Jan, 2025

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

Beautiful property

My family loves staying here. It's a beautiful location and the property owners keep making upgrades and improvements. We look forward to staying again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

6 Jan, 2025

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

Great home

Enjoyed our stay. Nice home, nice location. Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adan R.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Good

Get was a nice getaway the view was great it was a good experience

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

26 Dec, 2024

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

Christmas vacation

This was a great expirence, our first vacation as a family. The pictures didnt do the house justice it was beautiful, thank you for opening your home to us.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

25 Nov, 2024

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

Another wonderful stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

20 Sept, 2024

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

Very comfortable , cozy , well stocked

Nice place to stay. We did find that the recliners were nice but too low & not very comfortable, & we are not tall people. Also the camodes are very low. But we were happy overall with our stay. It was quite & peaceful, which is the main thing we wanted. Appreciated the cleanness, & the beds were comfortable.Thankyou.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Peaceful stay

The property is in an ideal location. Well stocked, the house has a large bedroom with a king bed and another with 2 queens so it would be great for a family or friends. The kitchen is large and well equipped so you can enjoy your time watching the wildlife. It was fun to watch the elk, deer, and even wild horses grazing in the yard. It is a shame what the Ruidoso flood has done to the city and some damage in this neighborhood, but it did not affect our stay. We would rent again and hope to next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia A.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Great house!

We loved every minute of it! We plan to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joby S.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Excellent Location/Fantastic Home

I absolutely adored the retro style home and decor. This house took me back to my youth and the times I used to visit in the 80’s! Great location, very clean, well stocked and loved the back patio on the Rio. Thank you for the stay my boys and I loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

10 May, 2024

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

Beautiful Location

We really enjoyed the location and the creek. The deer and Elk made daily visits.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

9 May, 2024

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful property in a wonderful location. The entire process was smooth and simple. From booking to check out.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam b.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Love the spot in that neighborhood

Im very comfortable in this place i enjoy the back deck and the front yard. Not to mention Iv been renting this spot all the time since 2018.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

14 Mar, 2024

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

Love it

We really enjoyed the stay. The cabin was clean, location was great, and it was very roomy. It was so nice being so close to the river. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea B.

28 Jan, 2024

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

Cute cabin, amazing location!

Our little family loved this cute cabin! It has been renovated since the pictures listed so that was a nice treat. We loved seeing all of the wildlife (deer, turkeys, and horses!). The river view was just gorgeous! We had a user error with the shower but the owner was QUICK to respond. We will be back! This is such a gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

23 Jan, 2024

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

Great place to stay

Great location. Very nice cabin. Wonderful place to stay. We will certainly return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Cristina S.

5 Jan, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

CLEANLINESS

Amazing river view but the cabin needs a lot of improvement in cleanliness. You can tell the maid doesn't move anything to clean, I'm not even talking about furniture, but behind the trash cans, the window sills, the stove, the oven, the microwave were fealty!! but the worst part were the beds, they had smelly sheets and pillows, even the blanket we got from the closet was dirty, we have to go to walmart to get us something new. Also there's a huge window in the kitchen with no blinds. The view was awesome but that should be optional, since we had no Privacy and the kitchen felt cold.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

28 Nov, 2023

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

Great place by the river

We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

18 Oct, 2023

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

Ruidoso Getaway

Our family comes to Ruidoso in October every year. We love the location of this cabin. It has a beautiful view of the river sitting on the back patio. We will definitely plan to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gary F.

22 Sept, 2023

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

A quick treat

The deck on the river sells it. The house is fine, nice floor plan, older decor, nice to have a washer/dryer, the kitchen table is great for games, the family room is nice with a great picture window view out the back,tvs need updating but that’s not really why you are here. The deck on the river is the sweet spot. It’s a nice rental with a wonderful view.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 May, 2023

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

Best getaway location

The house was very comfortable. Barbara stopped by to say hi and make sure everything was okay was very peaceful even with the coral of motorcyclist’s that were in ruidoso. Deck was absolutely beautiful. All in all was a great weekend getaway!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J., Texas

11 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing!!!!!

This property was AMAZING!!!! I cannot say enough about the view from the back porch. It was so relaxing and peaceful. We got so spoiled by this view, that this will be the only place we stay at in Ruidoso. We can not wait to visit again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucy M.

22 Mar, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ruidoso Trip

This is the second time that we stay here. I was a bit disappointed by the way the rental was, not very clean but I cleaned up with what cleaning supplies were there. I would go back if I knew that the place will be clean. We did have fun watching the deer come by and the fireplace on it was relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by David and Barbara Benedict

We are a retired couple who grew up in New Mexico. We love the mountains and the river. We hope you enjoy this cabin as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

This has been described by many as having the best view on the river. We agree!

What makes this property unique

Ruidoso Downs horse racetrack. All American Futurity (Worlds Richest Horserace) - Labor Day. Cabin is close to town, shopping, restaurants, fishing, hiking, gambling, and other activities.