Find the best of New Mexico when you stay at 'Black Bear Canyon,' a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home with an extra bunkhouse in Ruidoso. Relax with the family underneath the shaded patio while local wildlife rustles through the Sierra Blanca forest and visits the property to say hello! Whether you're here to ski the slopes of Apache, play the slots of Billy the Kid Casino, or to just unplug by the Rocky Mountains, this escape will treat 8 guests to the best of the Southwest.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Master Bedroom: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Privacy Curtain): Queen Bed | Bunkhouse (Separate Entrance): Full Bed | Living Room: Pullout Bed

You'll immediately feel one step closer to the great outdoors when you arrive at the property as a bear paw print in the cement welcomes you this beautiful forest home! Wake up each morning on the outdoor patio sitting silently with a cup of coffee to spot deer and elk wandering the grounds on a daily basis! This beautiful mountain home is well-shaded and offers cool, relaxing breezes with the windows open.

Inside you'll find a home that exudes Southwestern character and cabin-like charm. Utilize the cozy living space during the downtime, where you can warm up by the antique wood-burning fireplace with a good book or plug back into reality with a show on the flat-screen TV.

Refuel the family with a hearty meal each evening. The home features a quaint but efficient kitchenette, well-equipped with all the culinary appliances and amenities necessary to create a home-cooked meal. Serve dinner around the 4-person dining table, where good food paired with great friends will make you feel right at home.

Enjoy the evening air outside on the patio with a locally brewed beverage as the sun sets behind the Sierra Blanca Peak in the distance. With plans set for the next busy day to come, head back inside to rest tired muscles and minds.

Sleep easy on the queen beds featured in the bedroom and loft, while friends take a spot on the sleeper sofa in the living room. Two additional guests can sleep in the bunkhouse, which has a full-sized bed.

Your whole family can enjoy the new amenities in the bunkhouse! Watch a movie on the TV or use the XBox for a little friendly competition.
Please note: the bunkhouse has a separate entrance from the main home, and the owner recommends guests staying overnight in the bunkhouse should be teenage or older, as it may be unsuitable for small children.

-- THE LOCATION --

Pack up the ski gear and head to the mountains for a day on the slopes of Ski Apache! Just 45 minutes away, this premier ski and snowboard resort offers dozens of trails with varying levels and prides itself in being the only resort in New Mexico with its own gondola lift!

Indulge in a bit of fun as you drive 15 minutes over to watch the horse races! The Ruidoso Downs Race Track is home to the richest quarter horse race in the world; the All American Futurity. Place your bets there, or head just across the neighborhood to Billy the Kid Casino to play the slots and card games of this upscale gambling casino.

‘Black Bear Canyon’ sits just 5 miles from the heart of downtown Ruidoso. Spend the day living like a local as you tour shops, restaurants, museums, and galleries galore. Refuel with a hearty hamburger from Anaheim Jacks - smothered in New Mexico's best green chile!

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 1 step to access
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning