Veronica's historic house is a haven in the heart of Ruidoso, surrounded by game trails and within walking distance to Midtown's wineries, breweries, and shops. Take in the views of deer and elk roaming freely from one of three patios or gaze out the front windows while listening to Rio Ruidoso's soothing burble.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Vintage Retreat within earshot of Rio Ruidoso -10 min walk to Midtown Ruidoso.
Our home was originally built in1940. My husband and I have spent the last few years rebuilding it from the ground up, literally. (mostly my husband.) We wanted to save it! It's a lovely place! An historic house, in a magnificent spot! We are a 10 minute walk from Midtown Ruidoso, with wineries, breweries, live bands and many shops. Game trails surround us, so you can view deer, elk, and the occasional bear walk down to the nearby Rio Ruidoso river for a drink. They walk right past our house! We are close to pretty much anything you can think of. Skiing, just 45 minutes away, in the magical Sierra Blanca Mountains. Fish from a list of nearby lakes and streams. Hiking is endless from contained trails in town, to mountaintop trails deep in the woods. You can even go horseback riding! You will love the view out our front windows and you'll have 3 different patios to choose from, while listening to the burble of the Rio Ruidoso. The beds are comfortable and you'll enjoy central cooling and heating. You will love our place! If you're ever in Arizona, we have a VRBO place near Flagstaff, in a town called "Parks". Our listing number is 2016190. Look us up. Disclaimer: We do not recommend our house for the mobility impaired. The steps are steep and the grounds around the place are uneven. It is not a good match for the mobility impaired. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, Veronica
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
If we get a complaint about a large party/event without permission, we will keep your deposit.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are allowed. They are family too
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children make messes, please clean up after them
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Ruidoso, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Winter Park. Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts and Ruidoso Winter Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Ruidoso travel guide
Is A Vintage Retreat within earshot of Rio Ruidoso -10 min walk to Midtown Ruidoso. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at A Vintage Retreat within earshot of Rio Ruidoso -10 min walk to Midtown Ruidoso.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A Vintage Retreat within earshot of Rio Ruidoso -10 min walk to Midtown Ruidoso.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Vintage Retreat within earshot of Rio Ruidoso -10 min walk to Midtown Ruidoso.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Vintage Retreat within earshot of Rio Ruidoso -10 min walk to Midtown Ruidoso. located?
Located in Downtown, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wingfield Park, Grindstone Lake and Cree Medows Public Golf Course. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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The host was very welcoming the place was very clean and beautiful with great views!We look forward to staying here again and will definitely recommend to our friends and family.
Kimberly C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pedro
16 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place here and to people we know. The owner is so helpful and kind, she really cares for your stay to be a good experience. The place is very near to the main street but also in a quiet nature enviroment where you can see dear and elk passing by. It have everything you could need and so well organized and clean. We will definetly come back soon and we are very greatful for everything Veronica (owner) did to help us be comfortable in our visit
We enjoyed our stay very much! The house was clean and comfortable, although no hot tub as the web ad said. We would return if we comeback to Ruidoso in the future.
house was very nice and clean and host was great always communicating, as well as the location it was great and close to downtown and resturants we will be back soon 😊
We had a wonderful stay at the cabin..The location is close to midtown, but the vibe is out in the woods. Quiet and beautiful. All amenities and facilities worked and were great.
This place is a GEM! So comfortable and relaxing! Great quiet location and the big windows are the best! The hosts are so great to work with. We will definitely be back.
Me, my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren enjoyed our stay. House was very clean, beds were very comfortable, instructions were easy to follow; was close to everything but was very peaceful and quite. We visited an ill member of our family and enjoyed a friends band playing at the Win, Place and show and relaxed at the house inbetween.
We are so happy to have found this wonderful property! We loved walking around the area and saw so many elk! Loved how they came up to the windows to look in. I have already recommended this place to several of my friends and family! Looking forward to returning sometime! Thanks for sharing!
The property is very nice. The property was not clean when we 1st checked in. I contacted the property manager and she came over and took care of cleaning the property. Kudos to the property manager. excellent. She was not informed of our check in. She stopped eveything she was doing and came aand took care of us.
Better than described! Super clean and roomy.. easy access from the middle of town, which means you're only minutes away from everything.. but high enough that you're not affected by any weather.. and the elk walk by close enough to pet (don't do it!).. great communication with the hostess.. we will definitely be back!