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Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest

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Exterior
Snow and ski sports
Interior
Snow and ski sports
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest

Enjoy a relaxing retreat in our newly built handcrafted log cabin. Step out the back door into the National Forest to enjoy miles of hiking, biking, or snowshoeing; or go for a short walk (½ mile) out the front door to Burro Street for a little shopping or a bite to eat. The perfect place for a romantic weekend, a get-away with friends, or a fun-filled family vacation. Enjoy the view of the woods from our outdoor hot tub.

Property manager

Kristine

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: books, toys, games

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest Cabin
Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest Cloudcroft
Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest
Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest Cabin
Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest Cloudcroft
Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest Cabin
Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest Cloudcroft
Handcrafted Log Home hot tub Backing National Forest

About the area

Map
Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

  • Sacramento Peak Observatory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Trestle Recreation Area - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cloudcroft Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Daddy's Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burro Street Bakery - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest located?

This family-friendly Cloudcroft cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Sacramento Peak Observatory and Sacramento Mountains Museum. Trestle Recreation Area and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Beautiful cabin with beautiful woods in the back. The cabin appeared clean but dishes and pans seemed dusty so I had to rinse everything I used first. Bedding and towels were clean but didn't feel fresh. Went back to check the reviews because I thought I remembered seeing that the house was well stocked as essential items were missing. When I went back today to look (yes several reviews did say that), I noticed the price of the cabin dropped SIGNIFICANTLY per night for the next few months, which was really disappointing, and i am pretty salty about. There was no oil to cook with and the coffee smelled stale. For such a pricey cabin, I would have also appreciated better body soap (they provided miniature wrapped bars). There was no shampoo and conditioner, lotion, or tissues. The smoke detector started chirping the first night we were there but stopped the next day, so I didn't call. It started chirping again the second night lol. There were lots of games to play and the hot tub was nice. The town was cute and I met the mayor, but every restaurant we went to ran out of food, so eat as early as possible. We finally got in to Mad Jack's on Sunday and it was great. We were visited by elk, deer, a skunk, and even a small family of horses. The animals and hot tub were the highlight of the trip. Again, cabin was beautiful, but everything inside felt dusty. I expected better for the price we paid per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location and amazing cabin
Location of the cabin was spot on, backing right into Lincoln National park, dear came almost right up to the hot tub! We walked the Osha trail which was great as we had 2 elderly dogs and they managed really well, very spacious cabin with excellent facilities, thank you for letting us stay 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary beth h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cloudcroft Wedding
Great base camp with excellent facilities and super clean was perfect for our wedding weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERALD P.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay in Cloudcroft
The cabin is as listed. We stayed there for 2 nights and enjoyed the forest view, the jacuzzi and the BBQ We realized the cabin hadn't been cleaned prior to our arrival, the contact with the host to fix this was efficient, someone showed up 15 mn after reporting the issue. Kitchen is well stocked, and all appliance we used were functional. We would come back if we have the opportunity, and recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We enjoyed our stay in this cabin during our recent family vacation. The cabin was very accommodating for our family of 6. The 3rd story loft was perfect for our 6 and 7 year old's that served not only as a bunkroom but also as a playroom with toys. The kitchen included many necessities to prepare meals during our stay. Although we didn't need during our stay, the cabin included a nice fireplace that would serve guests well during cold weather visits. The cabin also includes a nice hot tub that our family enjoyed access to. The location is walkable to downtown via a walking trail not far off the back deck. We would stay here again and recommend to future guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LisaDiane E., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family vacation
The house was perfect for a relaxing family vacation. The house is clean and has lots of space, with plenty of extra blankets and towels. The kitchen had everything we needed. The view out the back is wonderful with birds, deer, and elk coming by every day. It is an easy walk to the shops in Cloudcroft, and we walked down to enjoy pizza and pies a few times. The hiking trails behind the house are lovely and easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
There was an electrical problem but was fixed promptly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari C., Hobbs, New Mexico, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We all loved this cabin, super cute, spacious and cozy. The location was great, we all enjoyed the hiking right behind the cabin, such beautiful views as well. Only down fall was Stairs are a bit steep and I took a ugly fall down a flight of them. We enjoyed this cabin, with lots of family time. Thank you for the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wiseman Family Reunion
We first visited Bear Ridge Log Cabin in 2009 when my grandaughters were 7 and 4 and returned several years later. It was o lovely to be back and the granddaughters, now 22 and almost 19 absolutely loved it. The views from the balcony are lovely and having the Lincoln National Forest outside the back door was great. We saw a mule deer, and a mama skunk with 4 little ones. The contact for questions or problems was very responsive to our one call. The book the owners provided was fascinating with the story of how the cabin came to be and loads of local and park information. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
No ac/safety concerns
The main issue is that the thermostat wasn’t working and I had elders there. The electrical plugs in the upstairs bedroom were not working.The downstairs electrical plugs kept turning off and on. The grills push lighter was broken. One of the rocking chairs and two stools on the third story balcony were about to fall apart when you sat on them (two of the stools were just old and falling apart/and the hand carved rocking chair the pieces weren’t glued together). Found clumps of hair on the pillows. Foosball table was broken. Third story TV was fuzzy. Communication with host was spotty at best. I have pictures of all issues. Was not happy or impressed for the price I paid!!!! Maintenance came to look at electrical issues and said it would take days to fix and said to tell management our issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandkids
Took Grandkids and was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything You Need
We had 6 adults, a toddler, a 7 yr old and 10 yr old. We had everything we needed plus extra. Bonus! The deer coming up to the back door. Great location too! Only downfall….no TV on the main floor. Excellent accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Mountain Getaway
Loved our stay in the cabin. It was well maintained, stocked with everything we needed, and plenty of space. We loved hiking around the property and surrounding trails, exploring the town, skiing/tubing, and loved the bbq and brewery spots in town. Great home base for everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful log home! Much nicer than expected. Perfect for multiple families. The children’s play area was a great bonus. Hot tub, outside grill, and inside fireplace all worked great. Plenty of hot water for multiple showers. We were fortunate to have a lot of snow while we were there and could walk right out into the forest to find a great hill to sled down. We enjoyed our stay very much and we will definitely be back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Cozy Property
Wonderful stay over Christmas with family.(6 adults, 2 kids) Plenty of space for everyone. Very well maintained and clean. Enjoyed short hikes in the snow, the hot tub, fireplace,(plenty of wood provided ) toys for kiddos, snow tubing, skiing and shopping in town. But most of all just hanging out with the family in the lovely, cozy space and watching the deer visit daily in the back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain home!
Such a wonderful place! Fully stocked with everything yoy need. Located next to a cute Hallmark town. Quick drive to Alamogordo. This was such a perfect place for our Thanksgiving holiday family time. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R., ALBUQUERQUE

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
If you have kids the loft area is perfect for them.with toys and bunk beds. The Hot Tub was a nice relaxing option available, in great condistion. They had everything we needed and then some. We all enjoyed the house and location. The brewery is in walking disctance, theres a trail practically property adjacent. I would have liked to of stayed longer and gotten some real hiking in. Great spot beautiful home with a very unique story. My husband loved learning about and discovering the jacks. It was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This cabin is close to everything we needed. Walking distance to town, restraunts, running and hiking trails. Our vehicles didn't move all weekend! The hot tub was a nice treat! The open area behind the house was fantastic. Our kids played for hours out there. A few things to be aware of... the house was not well stocked. We had to go get hand soap, laundry detergent, clorox wipes and trash bags... we didn't mind but we also didn't know to bring some of those things (we VRBO alot... most of that is provided). I don't know if it was a busy weekend or the norm but the Family Dollar (the only thing besides an Allsup's... there is NO grocery store!) was very picked over and had lots of empty shelves. Also for a house this size more towels should be available. Really a great house but just a few things to have a heads up about!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

frances j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crazy family members
Beautiful spacious place! plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Debora L., Santa fe

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break 2023
The futon in the loft was not suitable for adults with a very sagging mattress. The tub shower is inconvenient for adults and the other shower is small and cramped. The hot-tub was not clean; however, management took care of it right away and was very responsive. Deer came up to the rear of the cabin daily, fire place worked great, sheets were very soft, we had hoped for a more secluded area as opposed close neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We went with 3 other couples for a 4 day weekend. We arrived late Friday night but still enjoyed the hottub and the herd of deer that came to visit. The deer returned morning and night and we actually bought a bag of deer corn to keep them from staring us down. We enjoyed eating at the brewery and at Mad Jack's. The wait was totally worth it!! Our least favorite part was the electricity going out in the entire village for the last 22 hours of our stay. The winds were gusting up to 80mph and a tree took out the lines. The temperature was down to 18 degrees but we built a fire and had an adventure. Would just request some flashlights and lanterns because it was VERY dark. Thank goodness the stove and hot water heater were gas powered....we were able to cook some breakfast and wash dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O., Arlington tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
Beautiful cabin! Great location! Lots of snow right out the back door. We will definitely be back next year. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place!
Very clean, spacious, and beautiful views! The deer walk through the back yard which is basically a forest. Great location, close to all the shops and restaurants. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay.
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cabin
Overall a wonderful stay. The best family experience. We would go again! Hard to regulate temp in bedrooms. Home was extremly well equipped. Deer came every day outside back door. 25 was the highest. Fireplace was great. Small town was perfect. Hard to drive up hills to cabin with snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023