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Where Deer Roam and Memories are Made: Family-Friendly Mountain Escape Sleeps 10

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Beautiful mountain setting. Easy access to home - no steep hills or crazy steps!
Interior
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a stone fireplace, and a large couch.
Living area
A living room with a stone wall, a large brown sectional sofa, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a television.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Ruidoso Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cree Medows Public Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Links at Sierra Blanca
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Game Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall/Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Where Deer Roam and Memories are Made: Family-Friendly Mountain Escape Sleeps 10

Escape to the mountains and enjoy the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and family-friendly fun in this beautifully maintained home in the heart of Ruidoso. Our home is thoughtfully designed for multi-generational family gatherings, offering comfortable spaces where grandparents, parents, and children can spend quality time together while still enjoying room to relax and unwind. With easy access, no steep hills, and a single-level living area, our home is well-suited for guests of all ages, making it an excellent choice for multi-generational family vacations.

Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, this property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining close to golf, shopping, restaurants, parks, and local attractions.

Inside, you'll find a spacious open-concept living area designed for gathering and relaxation. The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, and a large island with seating for four. The adjacent dining area comfortably seats six, making it easy to enjoy meals together.

The inviting living room showcases soaring 12-foot vaulted ceilings, a stunning floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace. Whether you're unwinding after a day of adventure or enjoying a cozy evening indoors, this space is perfect for making memories.

The bright sunroom offers spectacular views of Sierra Blanca and serves as a fantastic bonus space for families. Complete with a futon, television, and game table, it's the perfect hangout spot for kids and teens. Guests can also enjoy a variety of board games, chess, checkers, and poker.

NEW AMENITY! Bring the whole family together for some friendly competition on our two Arcade1Up machines featuring classic favorites like Pac-Man and Asteroids. Whether you're reliving childhood memories or introducing a new generation to retro gaming, these arcade machines provide hours of entertainment for guests of all ages.

Enjoy streaming entertainment during your stay! Smart TVs are provided, and guests can log in to their personal streaming accounts (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, etc.) to access their favorite shows and movies

Throughout the home, you'll find tasteful mountain décor, beautiful hardwood floors, and updated bathrooms with slate tile flooring and ceiling heat lamps for extra comfort during cooler months.

Additional amenities include:
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Coffee and hot cocoa bar
• Washer and dryer
• All linens and towels provided
• Fully stocked kitchen for cooking, baking, and entertaining

Step outside and enjoy outdoor living at its best. Gather around the gas grill, relax and dine outdoors with seating for up to eight guests while taking in the fresh mountain air.

One of the highlights of staying in Ruidoso is the abundant wildlife. It's common to see deer, elk, and even the area's famous wild horses roaming through the neighborhood, creating a true mountain getaway experience.

Parking is easy with a covered carport and additional space for up to three vehicles.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, golf getaway, mountain adventure, or relaxing retreat, this welcoming Ruidoso home offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

For guest safety and property security, a motion-activated exterior security camera and floodlight are located above the front door. No recording devices are located inside the home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib or high chair available.
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties/events allowed!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. Hardwood floors throughout the house. Must wipe up any water (snow) from the floors. 2. Absolutely no smoking allowed inside. 3. No pets.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 984446vb
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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties/events allowed!
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Ruidoso, NM

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Log Cabin - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Where Deer Roam and Memories are Made: Family-Friendly Mountain Escape Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Where Deer Roam and Memories are Made: Family-Friendly Mountain Escape Sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Where Deer Roam and Memories are Made: Family-Friendly Mountain Escape Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Where Deer Roam and Memories are Made: Family-Friendly Mountain Escape Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Where Deer Roam and Memories are Made: Family-Friendly Mountain Escape Sleeps 10 located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ruidoso Convention Center, Cree Medows Public Golf Course and The Links at Sierra Blanca. Wingfield Park and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

leobardo m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all so good, It was an excelent experience !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2026
It was our pleasure to host your family! We are glad you enjoyed your visit to Ruidoso and your stay at our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Great Place for Family

Great location, condition, amenities, and obvious care to go above and beyond to offer a top quality VRBO experience. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya E.

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

Family vacay

It was perfect for our family. Plenty of space and great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
It was great to host you and your group at our home! So glad you and your family were able to enjoy our home and Ruidoso.
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverly M.

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

Ruidoso trip

Nice open space. Very kid friendly which was very important for our grandkids to enjoy the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virgil M.

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

Beautiful home

It was a beautiful house great location right next to the baseball field we were playing at!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delphia M.

Lovely home, everything you could need to enjoy your . Plenty of towels and fully equipped kitchen.

Owners very helpful and accommodating. Parking is good and off street for a group. Quiet neighborhood with elk in the yard, also on the roads!! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
We really enjoyed hosting your group. Glad we could accommodate all of you. So happy you were able to enjoy our home and your time in Ruidoso.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

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

Great house

We loved the house & had a great time. We wish the city was open so we could have done more but that had nothing to do with the owner. Owner responded quickly & thoroughly, was available for help and questions. House was a good size for us and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to have you back when you’re able to enjoy the full Ruidoso experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Beautiful Neighborhood

Property is located in a nice and quiet neighborhood. We were in town for a baseball tournament with our kids and the home provided plenty of entertainment for our kids after games were completed. Outdoor grilling on the patio was nice and relaxing and evening walks thru the neighborhood were nice. We did have a few initial questions upon our arrival and the property manager was very nice and responsive to any questions we had. Overall this exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking to relax and keep the kids entertained with video games and board games.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2024
We're so glad our home was a great spot for you and your family to enjoy while playing in the baseball tournament. Glad you took advantage of our amenities (video game machines and outdoor gas grill) to make your trip memorable for your entire family. We hope to host your group again anytime you are back in Ruidoso!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R. M.

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

All American weekend 2022

Very clean & comfortable, the owner/property manager so accommodating. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

A badly needed getaway.

We don't make many plans away, so I was apprehensive about the whole thing. What a pleasant surprise at how easy planning this trip was! The booking went flawlessly, the property was beautiful, and the owner was awesome. She was very communicative and made sure that we had everything we needed for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Thomas, it was such a pleasure hosting you and your family at our home. I really hope you were able to take full advantage of your first trip to Ruidoso and will come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie A.

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

Family field trip

Ruidoso is beautiful! Owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Margie, it was a pleasure to host your family! So glad you were able to enjoy our house during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Great Property - Perfect Location

Patricia is a very gracious property owner and was immediately available when I had questions, which I shouldn't have had if I had taken a second to look at the instructions literally on the wall beside me. Very comfortable place to stay even in the middle of July and we shared great memories that my family will cherish for years. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Justin, it was a pleasure to host you and your family. We are so happy to hear that you had a great time at our home and created some awesome family memories!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Freddy H.

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

BEWARE****************

BEWARE. The owner is difficult to work with if you have any issues and has an integrity problem. The first morning during breakfast, all of the kitchen outlets tripped the breaker. The breaker was located in the bottom part of the home. This was resolved within a couple of hours after she called her maintenance man to reset the breaker. This part of the home is off-limits to all occupants for unknown reasons. The odor of natural gas was faintly smelled the first day. By the last night, the odor was so strong we had to relocate. The fire department was called, confirmed the odor opened all the windows, and used their ventilation fans to air out the home. The owner was not easy for the on-scene fire department personnel to deal with as my sister was present for the entire conversation via cell phone. This odor was smelled by myself and at least 8-12 different family members who live in Ruidoso and came over to visit. The owner now is telling me she doesn't believe there was any odor, to begin with. After numerous emails and text messages and sending proof of the rooms we booked out last night, the owner wants me to sign some paperwork wanting me to say there was no odor to get a refund for the two hotel rooms we stayed in downtown Ruidoso the last night. That would be a lie and ridiculous. She can keep the money we paid for our stay, and I'll eat the money for the hotel rooms. I prefer to warn and inform potential renters as it's not always about the money. I've stayed at several VRBO's over the years with zero issues. This issue will make me more leary about VRBO, but only due to dealing with terrible owners. Good luck if you rent this property. Feel free to contact me for details.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Communication is always the first step to make the rental process a pleasant experience. We always communicate with our guests before, during and after their stay. We also provide our cell phone number in case our guests need to contact us during their stay. As soon as we were notified that one of the kitchen outlets had been tripped, we had our maintenance man at the home in less than an hour to reset the breaker. On the last night of this party’s stay, we were woken up late at night by a text message. We were extremely concerned by the allegations being made so WE CALLED the Ruidoso Police Department so they could dispatch the Fire Department to check on the house. The Fire Department arrived on scene within 10 minutes. The Fire Lieutenant called us while on scene and let us know that the situation was under control. According to the Fire Department’s written report, which we later obtained, the smell was "reduced to almost nothing" and it was "safe to stay in the home". The next morning we hired a plumber to inspect our home and when he arrived at our home he did not find evidence of a gas leak or the smell of gas. Our home in Ruidoso is very special to us. We love spending time here and sharing our home with other families. We are happy to provide you with a copy of the Fire Department’s report regarding this incident. We also hope you will rely on all of our other 5 STAR reviews of our home and give us the opportunity to host your group when you visit Ruidoso.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janie Marie M.

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

Family Christmas Vacation

The house was perfect, clean, very enjoyable and plenty of room for all of us. We checked in and the set-up was spectacular. Nice game room for the kids. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Your family is always welcome to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie s.

Awesome home!

Enjoyed our stay in NM at this wonderful house! Also had the privilege of meeting the sweet owners! Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Jane J.

Great price for a good place

This place is very clean, owners were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanna V.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Galindo

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We are a multi-generational family that wants to share our family vacation home with others! We love to come up to the mountains to unwind and relax. Nearly every day we see deer in the neighborhood. Most recently, we have had elk and some wild horses also come by. We also love to go fishing.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to take advantage of the beauty of New Mexico and purchased this home as a vacation get-away. We chose Ruidoso because we can hike, bike ride, ski, fish, shop or just relax.

What makes this property unique

The open living space makes this home perfect for family bonding or a quiet mountain retreat. Centrally located in Ruidoso - convenient to everything!

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