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Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

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A balcony with a view of a lake surrounded by snow-covered trees and a forested hillside.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.
A wooden console table with a candle, a framed picture, and decorative items. A stone fireplace and a chair are visible in the background.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a wine rack, and a mounted deer head.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Wingfield Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ruidoso

Located in Ruidoso, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cree Medows Public Golf Course and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pillow's Funtrackers.
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What's nearby

  • Grindstone Lake - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wingfield Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 11 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casitas Café - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails

Incredible views overlooking Grindstone Lake, great for fishing or swimming during the summer months. Spacious accommodations with 6 bedrooms/6 bathrooms and two family areas. After a day of walking the nearby hiking trails soak in the hot tub with views of the lake or relax with one of the two fireplaces, both with views of the lake.
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 the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Clean outside grill if used.
If A/C was utilized - turn off air conditioner. During winter months please leave the thermostat set to 60 degrees and turn off mini splits in the lower 2 bedrooms.
The door locks by entering the code number and the checkmark upon departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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

Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, my family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staci P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite places to stay in Ruidoso!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alberto P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In a very good area, hiking trails and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr. Armendariz went beyond welcoming in sharing his beautiful home! Amenities were unmatched, beautiful high quality kitchen, comfortable beds, fast wi-fi, kid-friendly items.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on the lake. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stanley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and a great space! Plenty of amenities and the home was clean and smelled great. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacque C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful house fantastic location. Housed our large family with multiple children well. Would come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evalina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ivonne q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent one weekend in this property, but we wished we could stay longer. It is an awesome place, with amazing views and properly located near exiting activities. It is cozy and elegant, with everything that you possibly need for your vacation. I loved the kitchen, well organized, with good appliances. We highly recommend this lake house. We could make cherish memories.There is only one thing: We found hair in the bed linings and in some bedrooms.Thank you to the host, he was great, giving details and communicating with us.We really appreciate it, we had an excellent time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herlinda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great!! It is just a describe and it makes you feel home. We would definitely go back to this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Humberto S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin exceeded our expectations. I’ve stayed in Ruidoso many times over the years in different cabins, and this one easily ranks in my top three. Every room is spacious and includes its own private restroom, the deck offers amazing views, and the owners’ attention to detail truly shows. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reggie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great welcoming space with amazing kitchen. Out large group16 fit with room to spare.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at the beautiful lake house. The home was beautiful, very clean, and located in a calm and quiet area. The views were absolutely amazing, and all amenities were available, making our stay very comfortable. We have no complaints at all—everything was perfect, and we were very happy with our experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

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

Perfect location and view

Perfect getaway with friends and family we had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful time in a beautiful home with an amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luciano R. R.

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

NM Xmas Vacation

Great stay in a beautiful house close to downtown and nice hiking trails around the lake by the house. Perfect for families or just couples doing a long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena P.

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

Amazing stay

We loved our stay at this house!! Clean, beautiful, and loved the location! The host was great and quick to respond to questions! Can’t wait to book it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

René

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning views and the place is nice and clean. It has everything you need!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saul A.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had a great time with a large group. This home had everything we needed. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Lake view

Beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin A.

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

Beautiful home

Very beautiful home with an amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Wonderful weekend

This place had everything our family needed and more! The online pictures did not do it justice. Beautiful view of the lake and trails close by were nice. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great except auto shades in master only one worked. Steam shower in master didn’t work. Kids said the foosball table had a broken player and toilet paper roll holder kept falling off in master bathroom. Everything else was perfect and would love to go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026