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Spacious Cabin w/Kid's Loft & Indoor Hot Tub

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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious loft-style room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A wooden interior with a dining area, bar stools, and large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 133500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Alto, NM
  • Place, Eagle Creek Sports Complex
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alto

This cabin is located within a mile (2 km) of Eagle Creek Sports Complex and Ruidoso Winter Park. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casitas Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Cabin w/Kid's Loft & Indoor Hot Tub

Summary:
Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather. Pet Friendly w/Fee
Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.

The Space:
6 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | Sleeps 13 max

Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather. Pet Friendly w/Fee

Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.

🛌 The Space
6 Bedrooms

Master suite: recently remodeled, walk in shower with a full laundry space with washer and dryer, sink, electric fireplace and king bed. There is also a private entrance that goes directly to the hot tub.

Main Floor: large living area, 2 dining tables and kitchen island w/full kitchen. 2 bedrooms with king beds and 2 bedrooms with queen beds. Two full bathrooms. Washer and dryer.

Loft "Kids Only" zone —big-screen TV & games and seating area

1st floor: 1 walk in shower with large open shower, washer/dryer

Spacious living area — leather seating, big-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace

Dining & kitchen

2 large dining tables

Fully stocked open galley kitchen w/ stainless appliances & bar

Outdoor hot tub — soak year-round after skiing or hiking!

Wrap-around porch — two porch swings & forest views

🌄 Why You’ll Love It
Room for the whole family — sleeps big groups comfortably

Accessibility features — designed for wheelchair users and those needing extra space

Indoor hot tub — private and usable in all seasons

Loft just for kids — gives adults quiet time downstairs

Perfect location — close to Ruidoso, Alto Lake, golf & ski

Wildlife sightings — elk, wild horses, deer, turkeys, foxes & the occasional black bear

🔑 Guest Access & Notes
Entire home, indoor hot tub, porch & parking are yours

Self check-in via keypad

Level-entry & interior wheelchair lift (recently serviced

Stairs required for loft space (spiral staircase)

Quiet neighborhood — please observe 10 pm–7 am quiet hours

📍 Nearby Highlights
Ruidoso Winter Park — 2 min

Alto Lake & Recreation Area — 3 min

Alto Golf & Country Club — 4 min

Midtown Ruidoso — 10 min

Ski Apache Base — 25 min

Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire property, both driveways, wrap around porch and hot tub. You will receive the door code on check in day.

The Neighborhood:
Alto

Getting Around:
You will need a car. In the winter months you need to be prepared for bad weather by having 4wd or chains on your tires.

Interaction with Guests:
As much or as little as you need. Our office hours are 9 AM to 7 PM 7 days a week. We are always available for emergencies. We are closed on Christmas.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

All properties not owned by Mountain Air Cabins are proudly managed by Mountain Air Realty, LLC. All day-to-day operations are handled by Mountain ...

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Alto, a short 16-minute walk from Ruidoso Winter Park and also 16 minutes on foot from Eagle Creek Sports Complex. The Links at Sierra Blanca is also within a driving distance of 4 mi.

Is there parking available at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cabin include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional), which is 9.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!?

Yes, every cabin at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! comes with a balcony.

Spacious Cabin w/Kid's Loft & Indoor Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cabin is very spacious. Need a little bit of work and cleanness. Not very good equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our annual family get together in Ruidoso. We are all familiar with the area and the Alto area is conveniently located and not far from restaurants and shopping areas.We had family from CA, NM, West TX, Central Tx, and the coastal area of TX and Ruidoso is in the middle of our family locations. The house was big enough for us to cook, eat, visit, and just enjoy each other. It was clean, well stocked, and our contact people were very responsive and helpful.The only reason that I didn’t give a 5 star rating was that I had looked for and thought that I had found a house that was wheelchair accessible. I did send a message questioning the accessibility and was assured that it would meet our needs.We got there and the living area, kitchen, 2 baths, and four bedrooms. The area was entered using a ramp with a smooth entry from the driveway into the house. The lower level also had smooth access to the bedroom and bathroom on that level.There is a lift that accommodates a wheelchair from ground to middle level that works well.The issue that we had was that none of the bathrooms were wheelchair accessible. The doors were only 2 feet wide and the chair would not fit through any of the doors. The bathroom areas were not large enough to manage if he had got in. That person and his wife could not stay with us as planned. They visited some during the day but had to leave so they could have bathroom access.The description of the property needs to be edited to show this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, just needs more utensils for outdoor grill and more lighting outside
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feliz viaje familar

Muy buen sevisio buen lugar y todo super limpio
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025