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.
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.
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: wheelchair-friendly, en-suite bath w/ roll-in shower & elevator lift to main living area (lift key available by the office for handicapped individuals only)
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 — 3 twin beds + big-screen TV & games and seating area
1st floor: 1 fully accessible bath 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
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 go directly to the cabin to check in. Please call the office for check in any time after 4. We will give you the lock box code.
Please make sure you have signed your rental agreement that you were sent directly to your email before you call.
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.