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My husband and I stayed with our 9 month old. When...
My husband and I stayed with our 9 month old. When we booked we do not remember the listing saying to get to the 2nd bedroom you had to go outside. We wanted a 2 bedroom so we could put our baby in that room to sleep and we could be out in the living room or do what we wanted while she slept. We had to adjust our mindset on how we were going to manage, but it worked out ok.
We did struggle with temperature regulation the first night but then we played around with things and figured it out. It comes with quirks of staying in a retro cabin.
The location is great. You can walk to everything you need, the hot tub was perfect to unwind in after the baby fell asleep and our monitor worked great outside. Parking was easy. The shower was great. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Written 23 January 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Jenna N.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
My husband & I stayed her for a weekend of relaxin...
My husband & I stayed her for a weekend of relaxing in the mountains and it was perfect! Amazing location so we could walk and enjoy the main strip for eating and shopping. Parking was never an issue and the house itself is warm and charming! The newly remodeled bathroom was perfect for a hot shower after coming in from the cold after a dip in the hot tub! We enjoyed the snowy views from the various windows and patios. I am a big researcher and can honestly tell you to look no further, this is the place you want to stay in Ruidoso! We definitely plan to come back!
Written 9 January 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Matt C.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Absolutely beautiful and great host with excellent...
Absolutely beautiful and great host with excellent communication! Would definitely stay again!
Written 23 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Kathy E.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
The house is located on a small back street along ...
The house is located on a small back street along one of Ruidoso's main drags. We arrived late afternoon in one of the usual daily rainstorms. My initial impression wasn't the best. You have to go down a few steps, thru a gate, to the front door. This was a little tricky in the rain. But once I got into the house my impression quickly changed. It is a cute, little one bedroom house. I don't know when it was built but it is decorated to earn it's name of Retro Riverfront. The appliances, while new, look retro in color and appearance. The house is furnished in antiques as well. It is a simple floorplan which was perfect for the 2 of us. The king bed is very comfortable. The bathroom had been remodeled lately - the shower head and water pressure were great. We really appreciated having a parking pass to use while we were there. We never had to park in the overflow city lot. And while it is cool there overnight, during the days it got warm so we were glad to have the A/C. Since we didn't need the extra space, we did not check out the bunk house and didn't use the hot tub. We did enjoy sitting on the porch to enjoy the nature sounds and feel the breezes. The river is more of a stream, but it was nice. Since we were only there 2 nights we ate out, though the kitchen was fully stocked with plates, pots & pans. We were able to easily walk to restaurants located only a block away. Even though the house is in mid-town Ruidoso, the property is very quiet and peaceful.
Written 9 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Cathy G.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
The location was great having the main street on o...
The location was great having the main street on one side and the creek and trees on the other. The cabin was fully stocked with everything you could need and more. It was very clean.
Written 7 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Justin W.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Very charming cabin on the river with hot tub. Gre...
Very charming cabin on the river with hot tub. Great outdoor spaces, and right in town.
Written 3 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Jerry W.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
This cabin gives you a taste of “Old Ruidoso” with...
This cabin gives you a taste of “Old Ruidoso” with all of the modern conveniences that we expect today!
The cabin was very clean and well appointed, kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom looked freshly remodeled!
The back porch was perfect, and there is also a nice surprise when you look up from the porch toward the cabin!
The hot tub was great! Loved the privacy of the curtains, and we had no issues with its location in regards to the parking lot.
The absolute best location if you enjoy Midtown! We did not have to drive anywhere; there are several sets of stairs you can take from the parking lot that land you in the heart of Midtown!
The host of this property, Reed, was the absolute most helpful, and communicative of any VRBO properties we have stayed at, that gets an A+ in itself!
A GREAT PROPERTY!
Written 1 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Lucas L.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
The house was great and exactly what we were looki...
The house was great and exactly what we were looking for. Loved being able to be so close to the shops without giving up the outdoors "lost in the woods" feel. Also got to bring our dogs and they loved it as well. Hot tub was a nice touch at the end of a day of site seeing. Highly recommend and will definitely be back to stay in this quaint cozy cabin again.
Written 25 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Danielle F.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
We love the cabin it was so peaceful, clean, cozy,...
We love the cabin it was so peaceful, clean, cozy, and talked with everything we needed. We loved how close it was to everything in town. We enjoyed walking and then able to come back to the house for a relaxing nap or hot tub time while listening to the river.
Written 25 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
EILEEN A.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
This cabin is by far our family favorite! It is co...
This cabin is by far our family favorite! It is cozy, cute, comfortable and extremely welcoming. Conveniently, located within walking distance to nearby shops and restaurants. Reed (owner) was extremely attentive to all of our needs during our 6 day visit. The cabin itself has a warm vintage feel to it- made me feel like I was staying at my grandma’s home. The king size bed definitely a plus! The sound of river water- early morning-while sipping my coffee sitting on the deck- oh my -what a delight! The hot tub is absolutely amazing -nice way to relax sore muscles. Our fur baby enjoyed enclosed yard. Big thanks Rick, Hershel and Diane.
We will definitely be back to visit this one of a kind- precious comfy cabin. ❤️
Arvizu family
Written 11 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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