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Mins to Midtown + Hot Tub + Fire Pit + Games + Wildlife

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Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Cree Medows Public Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Wingfield Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ruidoso

When you stay at this vacation home in Ruidoso, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Wingfield Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Grindstone Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pillow's Funtrackers.

What's nearby

  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wingfield Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mins to Midtown + Hot Tub + Fire Pit + Games + Wildlife

Welcome to Lazy Elk Escape! Your cozy 3BR, 1.5BA mountain retreat in the heart of Ruidoso.

Experience the magic of Ruidoso right from the yard. Elk, deer, and even wild horses wander by regularly! The home is perfectly located near Midtown shops, wine tastings, restaurants, and local adventures. Albertson’s is just 0.9 miles (3 minutes) from the house for easy grocery runs.

Sleeping Arrangements
-Master Bedroom: King bed + attached half bathroom
-Second Bedroom: King bed
-Third Bedroom: Twin bunk bed + twin trundle (3 twin mattresses total)
-Living Room: Queen pull-out sleeper sofa
Comfortably sleeps families, couples, or groups of up to 7 guests.

Backyard & Outdoor Amenities
Your private outdoor oasis includes:
-Hot tub with peaceful privacy and forest views
-Large deck with outdoor seating
-Dining table for 6 + high-top seating for 4
-Outdoor storage bin filled with yard games:
Cornhole, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, horseshoes, putt-putt golf obstacles, balls & adjustable clubs
-Children’s climbing dome for extra family fun

Inside the Home
You’ll enjoy:
-Fully stocked kitchen with cookware, spices & essentials
-Smart TVs for streaming with Roku
-Fast Wi-Fi
-Washer & dryer
-Fenced yard for added privacy and safety

Year-Round Adventure
Lazy Elk Escape is perfectly located for:
-Skiing & snowboarding at Ski Apache
-Hiking, biking & fishing
-Wildlife watching
-Peaceful nature getaways
-Lake activities and fun at Grindstone Lake

Whether you`re here for outdoor adventure or a relaxing retreat, Lazy Elk Escape offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and mountain tranquility.
Must be 25 years old or older to book a reservation at this property. Absolutely NO parties, NO events, No pets.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must be 25 years old or older to book a reservation at this property. Absolutely NO parties, NO events, No pets.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

410417

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our stay here! This home was the perfect place to spend Christmas! It was cozy, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for a relaxing and memorable holiday. We would definitely love to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025