Title: Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6182121&destination=Alto%2C+New+Mexico%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=93425904&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. Travelers gather around the firepit or relax by the fireplace while taking in Sierra Blanca views at this mountain retreat with plenty of activities for everyone. ## Photo gallery for Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. ![Outdoor spa tub - Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93430000/93426000/93425904/w541h683x240y0-99a70997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93430000/93426000/93425904/w506h683x259y0-7469348e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93430000/93426000/93425904/w449h683x288y0-c86c0ec2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93430000/93426000/93425904/50cbb0ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93430000/93426000/93425904/w540h683x242y0-60648fab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies This spacious mountain retreat on 5 private acres near Ski Apache offers views of Sierra Blanca and Pine Canyon. The wood-clad living room has a fireplace, and outside there's a Jacuzzi, garden, playground, arcade/game room, WiFi, and firepit for family gatherings. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=93425904&PinnedHotelID=93425904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Alto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alto.dx6182121) [View more Agritourism in Alto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alto-Agritourism.d6182121-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.426914,-105.6236&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iq%60kEnrtcS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FQ%40QBQ%40S%40QBSBQBQBQ%40QDQBQDQBODQDQDQDODQFODQFODOFQFOHOFOFOHMFOHOFMHMHOJMFMJKHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKJILIJKLILIJILILGLILGJINGLGLELGNELELGNCLENELENCNCLENALCNANCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNBNDLDLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLHLFJHLFLHLHLHJHLJJHJHLJJJHJLJJJHLJJHLJLHLJJHLHLHNHLHLFNHNFLHPFLFNFNFPDNFNFPDNDPFNDPBPDPDNBPDPBPBPBPBP%40PBR%40PBR%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40R%40P%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAPAR%3FPAPAPAPCRARCPAPCPCPCPCPEPCPENERCNEPGPENENGPGNENGPGNGNGNINGNILGNILILINILILKLIJKLILKJILKJMJIJKJMJKHKJMHKHMJMFMHMFKHMFMHMFOFMDMFMDODMDOFMDMDOBOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOAMEOCOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOEMGMEMGOGKIMGMIMGMIKGMKMIKIMKKIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIKKMGMKMIOIMGMIOGMIOGOGOIOGOGQEOGOEQGOEOEQEQEOESCOEQCQEQAQCQCQCQCQASASCQAQ%3FQAQAS%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=99qLSawrozvRZNKFeIw9xToX9kc=) Alto, NM ### What's nearby - ![Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/233/a1316059-def1-4880-82e1-dcf1017e04fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area 4 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts 2 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Ruidoso Winter Park 7 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Eagle Creek Sports Complex 7 min drive \- 5.2 miles - The Links at Sierra Blanca 11 min drive \- 8.7 miles ### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - Zocca Coffee 10 min drive - The Log Cabin 11 min drive - Anaheim Jacks 11 min drive - Alto Cafe 7 min drive - Texas Club 13 min drive ## About this property ### Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. Family-friendly farm stay in the mountains Consider a stay at Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and an arcade/games room are available to all guests. You'll also find perks such as: - An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture and barbecues - Games, snow sports gear and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. boast perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. 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Set to a moderate and comfortable temperature to avoid running out of pellets too quickly. Area heaters should be set to a moderate temperature to avoid electrical overload. Setting it higher will not heat it faster, it will get too hot. Hot spa is for adults only. No one under the age of 13 is allowed. No food and glass in hot spa at anytime. A fee will be applied to card on file. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. ? ### What time is check-in at Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. ? ### What time is check-out at Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. ? ### Where is Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Spacious mountain retreat near Ski Apache and 15 mins from Downtown Ruidoso. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selma M. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful nature views from very comfortable home Easy to find, easy to access, spacious lodging, beautiful views of nature and wildlife. Very welcoming and great for relaxation! Will definitely return to this gem! ##### Selma M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean C. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and homey The booking is just like the pictures. The grounds are nice and open, don't fill like your crowded with others like closer to town. You are only a short drive from everything. Just what we needed when getting family we hadn't seen in a while all together. ##### Sean C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ---