Wildlife Retreat on Ski Mountain • 3 Kings

Wake up to cool mountain air, towering pines and aspens, and the chance to spot elk, mule deer, or wild turkeys from the wraparound deck.

Located on the Angel Fire ski mountain, Bear Necessities Lodge sits on a peaceful one-acre lot backing to a greenbelt at 9,712 feet, offering an away-from-it-all mountain feel while keeping Angel Fire’s skiing, biking, hiking, golfing, dining, and additional activities just 10–15 minutes away.

With over 60 five-star reviews across multiple booking platforms, guests often mention the comfortable beds, peaceful setting, thoughtful amenities, responsive hospitality, and how accurately the lodge is represented in the photos.

Thoughtfully updated while preserving its authentic log cabin character, Bear Necessities Lodge offers a clean, comfortable mountain retreat designed for families, couples, and friend groups.

Sleeps up to 8 • 3 private king bedrooms • loft with 2 twin beds • 2 full bathrooms

LODGE HIGHLIGHTS

▪️ Private mountain setting: Peaceful one-acre forest retreat backing to a greenbelt
▪️ Frequent wildlife sightings: Elk, mule deer, wild turkeys, and occasional black bears
▪️ Sleeps up to 8 guests: Three private king bedrooms plus a loft with two twin beds
▪️ Wraparound deck: Rocking chairs, outdoor dining, covered seating, and wooded views
▪️ Updated kitchen: Stainless steel gas range, large-capacity microwave, and refrigerator with ice maker
▪️ Comfortable gathering spaces: Wood-burning stove, leather seating, Smart TVs, and family games
▪️ Outdoor cooking: Traeger pellet grill with pellets provided
▪️ Garage amenities: Ping-pong, washer and dryer, extra refrigerator, chest freezer, and gear storage
▪️ Fast fiber internet: Reliable Wi-Fi throughout the cabin
▪️ Convenient location: Approximately 10–15 minutes from skiing, biking, hiking, golf, fishing, dining, and shopping

OUTDOOR LIVING

The wraparound deck is one of the lodge’s most-loved spaces, and it’s not unusual to spend more time there than you planned. Start the morning with coffee in the cool mountain air, relax in the rocking chairs beneath the covered deck, or watch for wildlife moving through the nearby greenbelt.

▪️ Covered deck: Long covered section for year-round enjoyment
▪️ Outdoor seating: Rocking chairs and outdoor dining area
▪️ Traeger pellet grill: Pellets provided
▪️ Solo Stove fire pit: Firewood provided when outdoor fires are permitted

MAIN LEVEL · LIVING, DINING & KITCHEN

Enter from the covered upper deck into an open living area designed for gathering after a day in the mountains. Settle in beside the wood stove, stream a movie on the 70-inch Smart TV, or enjoy dinner and conversation around the large dining table.

▪️ Living room: Leather seating, wood stove, 70-inch Smart TV, and soundbar
▪️ Kitchen: Fully equipped with updated stainless steel appliances, cookware, and space for preparing family meals
▪️ Coffee and cooking essentials: Drip and Keurig coffee makers, complimentary ground coffee and tea, cookware, and basic spices
▪️ Dining: Table seating for 8 plus seating for 4 at the kitchen bar
▪️ Bedrooms: Two private king bedrooms, each with a 50-inch Smart TV
▪️ Bathroom: Full bathroom with tub and shower combination

UPPER LEVEL · KING BEDROOM & LOFT

The upper level provides a quieter retreat overlooking the surrounding trees. The private king bedroom offers comfortable accommodations for adults, while the loft creates a separate sleeping and entertainment space for children or additional guests.

▪️ Private bedroom: King bed and 50-inch Smart TV
▪️ Loft: Two twin beds, 50-inch Smart TV, games, and seating
▪️ Bathroom: Jetted soaking tub with handheld wand
▪️ Important bathroom note: The home’s only standing shower is in the main-level bathroom

GROUND LEVEL · GARAGE & GEAR STORAGE

The exterior-access garage makes it easy to unload equipment, store mountain gear, and enjoy a friendly game of ping-pong.

▪️ Entertainment: Ping-pong table
▪️ Laundry: Washer and dryer with detergent provided
▪️ Extra food storage: Additional refrigerator and chest freezer
▪️ Gear storage: Space for skis, bikes, motorcycles, coolers, and outdoor gear
▪️ Driveway: Long, flat gravel driveway with turnaround space
▪️ Parking: Multiple vehicles or ATV trailers can park in front of the garage and in the driveway

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

▪️ High-speed fiber internet and reliable Wi-Fi
▪️ Seasonal living-room window A/C
▪️ Central heat and wood-burning stove
▪️ Ceiling fans throughout the cabin
▪️ Pack ’n Play, booster seat, and baby gate
▪️ Board games and family entertainment
▪️ Professionally cleaned before every stay

We know the area firsthand. We spend time exploring Angel Fire and the Enchanted Circle, so we can share recommendations for restaurants, activities, scenic drives, seasonal events, and day trips, helping guests experience more of the area with less guesswork.

GUEST ACCESS

You’ll have the entire home and garage all to yourself. The only area off-limits is a locked owner’s closet upstairs.

OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE


STAIRS REQUIRED

Bear Necessities Lodge is an elevated multi-level log cabin. Stairs are required to enter the main living area and access the upper level.

MOUNTAIN COMFORT

At 9,712 feet, Bear Necessities Lodge stays comfortable through changing mountain temperatures.

The cabin has central heat, a wood-burning stove, ceiling fans throughout, and a seasonal living-room window A/C unit for warmer summer days.

WINTER TRAVEL

During snowy or icy conditions, 4WD or AWD is required.

The driveway is relatively flat and is privately plowed after approximately 4 inches of snowfall, although timing depends on active storm conditions. The Village of Angel Fire typically plows the gravel road leading to the lodge after approximately 4 inches of accumulation, but mountain conditions can change quickly. Guests should arrive in a properly equipped vehicle and be prepared for snow or ice.

SECURITY & WILDLIFE AWARENESS

Exterior cameras monitor the driveway, stairs, parking area, propane tank, side yard, and greenbelt for guest safety, property protection, and wildlife awareness.

There are no cameras inside the cabin.

Mule deer, elk, wild turkeys, and occasional black bears are frequently seen near the property and greenbelt. Please enjoy wildlife from a safe distance and never feed or approach animals.

▪️ Do not leave food, coolers, or trash outdoors
▪️ Do not store food or coolers in parked vehicles
▪️ Bring hummingbird feeders indoors at dusk
▪️ Keep children a safe distance from wildlife

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

▪️ Angel Fire Resort Ski Area & Bike Park: 10–15 minutes
▪️ Grocery store, restaurants, and shopping: about 10 minutes
▪️ Angel Fire Country Club & Golf Course: about 10 minutes
▪️ Monte Verde Lake: about 10 minutes

RESORT ACCESS

Angel Fire Resort amenities are available for an additional fee and are paid directly to the resort.

FIRE BANS

During dry or windy conditions, the Village of Angel Fire, Colfax County, or the State of New Mexico may implement temporary fire bans to reduce wildfire risk. When a fire ban is in effect, the outdoor Solo Stove may not be used. Because restrictions can change, hosts will notify guests if a ban is in place.