Gather, play, and unwind at this spacious Alto mountain retreat overlooking the lake. Designed for families and groups, the home features a full-size pool table, poker table, hot tub, wrap-around deck, wood-burning fireplace, and kids' retreat.
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This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Eagle Creek Sports Complex and Ruidoso Winter Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Ruidoso Winter Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
Ruidoso Winter Park - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles
Grindstone Lake - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
Getting around
Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Downshift Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Anaheim Jacks - 5 min drive
Zocca Coffee - 4 min drive
Schlotzsky's - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 9 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.
Gather, play, and unwind at this spacious Alto mountain retreat overlooking the lake. Designed for families and groups, the home features a full-size pool table, poker table, hot tub, wrap-around deck, wood-burning fireplace, and kids' retreat.
Escape to a spacious mountain lodge with stunning lake views, perfect for large families and groups. This retreat features two game rooms, an outdoor hot tub, a wrap-around deck, and a wood-burning fireplace. Comfortably sleeping many guests, it's just a short drive from Ski Apache, Ruidoso Downs Race Track, and the Inn of the Mountain Gods casino. Your ultimate mountain adventure awaits!
We respect our guests' privacy and offer a self-check-in process. While we will not be present during your stay, we are readily available via phone or the app to answer any questions or address any needs that may arise.
Enjoy the quieter mountain setting of Alto while staying close to the area's most popular attractions.
The home is near Eagle Creek Sports Complex and Ruidoso Winter Park, with convenient access to destinations including Ski Apache, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs Race Track, and Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Whether your plans involve skiing, hiking, golf, racing, exploring town, or simply escaping to the mountains, you'll have an ideal home base to return to.
Guests have private access to the home, wrap-around deck, hot tub, game room, kids' entertainment areas, laundry room, and outdoor spaces included with the rental.
The garage, select storage closets, and basement storage area are reserved for owner storage and are not accessible to guests.
Welcome to your mountain home away from home—a spacious, newly refreshed retreat made for families and groups who want plenty of room to gather and plenty to do without leaving the house.
From lake views and evenings in the hot tub to pool tournaments, poker nights, movies by the fire, and a dedicated kids' retreat downstairs, this home was designed for time together.
MAIN FLOOR Great Room
The heart of the home features soaring wood-paneled ceilings, comfortable updated furnishings, and plenty of space for the whole group to gather.
Enjoy:
Wood-burning fireplace Large Smart TV Formal dining table with seating for 12 Additional table perfect for games, puzzles, or casual meals Comfortable conversation and lounging area Mountain-lodge atmosphere with abundant natural light Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen makes feeding a group easy, with updated stainless-steel appliances and plenty of room for preparing family meals.
You'll also find a Keurig coffee maker that can brew either a full pot or individual cups—because mountain mornings require coffee.
Outlaw Saloon + Game Room
One of the home's standout spaces, the newly upgraded Outlaw Saloon gives your group its own private game room.
Challenge everyone to:
A game on the full-size pool table Poker night at the dedicated poker table Drinks and conversation around the cocktail tables Movie night or the big game on the 65-inch Smart TV
With bar-style seating and plenty of room to hang out, this is the perfect after-ski, rainy-day, or late-night gathering spot.
Primary King Suite
A spacious primary retreat featuring:
King bed 55-inch Smart TV Private ensuite bathroom Oversized jetted soaking tub Direct access to the deck Lake views
Step outside with your morning coffee or wind down in your own private space after the rest of the house calls it a night.
Blue King Room
A comfortable king bedroom with direct access to the deck and beautiful lake views.
Green King Room
Another spacious king bedroom with private deck access and lake views—ideal for groups traveling with multiple couples or adult family members.
DOWNSTAIRS King Suite + Sitting Area
Formerly the Queen Suite, this room has been completely refreshed and now offers even more room to settle in.
Features include:
King-size bed Dedicated sitting area 55-inch Smart TV Direct outdoor access
This is also the home's designated pet-friendly bedroom and includes a private dog area with a bed, blankets, and bowls.
Bunk Burrow + Kids' Retreat
Kids get a vacation space of their own downstairs.
The Bunk Burrow includes two interconnected sleeping areas with two bunk beds, providing three twin sleeping spaces and one double.
Their entertainment nook includes:
TV Gaming console Arcade-style games Bean bag seating Books Toys
It's a space where kids can hang out, play, and watch movies while the adults enjoy the game room or upstairs gathering spaces.
Laundry Room
A full-size washer and dryer are available for guest use during your stay.
OUTDOOR LIVING
The wrap-around deck may become your favorite room in the house.
Take in the lake and mountain surroundings while enjoying:
Private hot tub Wrap-around deck Lake views Propane grill Outdoor gathering space Direct deck access from multiple bedrooms
Start the morning outside with coffee, grill dinner after a day in Ruidoso, or end the night soaking in the hot tub beneath the cool mountain sky.
PERFECT FOR GROUP STAYS
With four king bedrooms, a dedicated bunk retreat for kids, multiple living and entertainment spaces, and seating where everyone can actually gather together, the home works especially well for:
Multi-generational family trips Families traveling together Couples' mountain weekends Holiday gatherings Ski trips Summer escapes Race weekends Longer family stays
You can spend the day exploring—or have a fantastic vacation without leaving the house.
Traveling with a dog?
We welcome four-legged family members. Pets are permitted in the designated downstairs King Suite, which includes a dedicated dog area with a bed, blankets, and bowls.
Please keep pets within the designated pet-friendly area of the home.
Mountain-area trash
There is no private exterior trash bin at the property due to local/community guidelines. Guests will need to dispose of trash at the community trash bins located approximately three minutes from the home at checkout.
Owner storage
A few clearly designated closets, the garage, and a basement storage area remain locked for owner use and are not included with the rental.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Primary Suite 1 king bed | Ensuite bathroom | 55" Smart TV | Deck access | Lake view
Blue Bedroom 1 king bed | Deck access | Lake view
Green Bedroom 1 king bed | Deck access | Lake view
Downstairs King Suite 1 king bed | Sitting area | 55" Smart TV | Outdoor access | Pet-friendly
Bunk Burrow 2 bunk beds | 3 twin sleeping spaces + 1 double | Kids' entertainment area
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 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.
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
First aid kit
General
Unit size: 3,694 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
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 and a first aid kit
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: 3:00 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home in Alto is within a 10-minute walk of Ruidoso Winter Park and Eagle Creek Sports Complex. The Links at Sierra Blanca is also within a driving distance of 3.3 mi.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional), which is 10.3 mi away (16 minutes by car).
Gather, play, and unwind at this spacious Alto mountain retreat overlooking the lake. Designed for families and groups, the home features a full-size pool table, poker table, hot tub, wrap-around deck, wood-burning fireplace, and kids' retreat. Reviews
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Location was perfect not to close to the city lights but far enough in the forest/ mountain. Lakes near by was great for our family. And most of all it felt like home.