Title: Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108753400/108753340/6b608f99_edited_8ebb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108753400/108753340/fa15a99a_edited_3a72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108753400/108753340/a03be2bf_edited_0f9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108753400/108753340/c0d88ebf_edited_9670.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108753400/108753340/ba4513fa_edited_6f14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the woods, Grindstone Casa Escondida offers an elegant retreat near downtown Ruidoso. Enjoy captivating views of Sierra Blanca from covered and uncovered decked areas featuring a SWIM SPA, fireplace, TV, BBQ grill, oven and pizza oven. Inside discover a spacious living room with upgraded appliances and granite countertops. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen Grindstone Casa Escondida: Your Perfect Hidden Retreat Experience the charm of “Casa Escondida,” the perfect hidden house nestled in the Ruidoso woods! This inviting home gives you the best of both worlds—secluded comfort surrounded by nature, yet minutes from all the excitement of downtown shopping, Grindstone Lake, horseback riding, and the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Casa Escondida truly shines outdoors with its luxe amenities: a glamorous swim spa, outdoor fireplace, mounted TV, BBQ grill, oven, pizza oven, and even outdoor seating heaters to keep you warm under the stars. Step inside to find a beautifully appointed open living area, dining space, and fully equipped kitchen featuring granite countertops and modern appliances. After a day of adventures, relax in the spacious bedrooms that promise restful nights. And for entertainment, the downstairs game room has it all—pool table, full bar, two TVs, and a dance floor with disco lights, making it the ultimate hangout spot for fun evenings with family and friends. Grindstone Casa Escondida is more than a getaway; it's the ideal place to create memories, unwind, and explore. Book your hidden retreat today! Grindstone Casa Escondida is located just down the street (less than 1/2 mile) from Grindstone Cowboy. Just around the corner is Chelsea House also 1/2 mile away, and Lost Mountain is just two houses down from Chelsea House. Perfect for larger group accommodations. Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us! Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam): Bonito Lake 15.6 miles; 33 minute drive Grindstone Lake 0.4 miles; 2 minute drive Inn of the Mountain Gods 3.9 miles; 9 minute drive Midtown Shopping District 1.2 miles; 4 minute drive Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 5.4 miles; 13 minute drive Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.3 miles; 40 minute drive Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 6.5 miles; 13 minute drive Please Note: This property is equipped with a Ring camera that monitors the main driveway area. Your safety matters. Bedding: 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Twin, 1 Murphy Bed Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity). The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. \*Linens and bath towels \*Extra blankets and bedding \*Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: \*One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, \*three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: \*three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, \*one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, \*one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: \*five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, \*dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), \*liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), \*two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, \*two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood burning fireplaces. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Mountain biking 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 889350 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.325375,-105.68758&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uvljEjbadS%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%3FQ%40QBQ%40Q%40SBSBQBQ%40QBODSBQDQBODQDQDQDODQFODQFODOFQFMHQFMFOFOHMHOFOHMHMHOHMJKHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJMJKJIJILKJKLGLKJGLKLGLILGJGNGLGLGLENELGLENELENELCNCNELCNALCNANCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLDNBNBLDLDNDLDNFLDLDLFNFLFLFLFJHLFLJLFJJLFJJLJJHLHJJHLJJLJHJJLHJJLHLJJHLHNHLHLHNFNHLFNFNHLFPFLFPDNFNFPDNDPDNFPBPDPDNBPDPBRBPBNBP%40PBR%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%3FR%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAPAP%3FRAPAPARCPARCPAPCPCNCRCPEPCPENERCNGPEPENENGPGNEPGNGNGNINGLGNILGNINILILINILKLIJKLIJKLIJMJKLIJKJMHKHMLKHMFKJMFMJMFKHMFMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDOFMBMDOBOBMDOBOBM%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOCMCOEOCMCOEMCOGMEMEOEMGMGMGOGKGMGMIMGMKKGMKMGKIMMKIKIKKKKKMKKKKKMIKKMIKKMIMIOIMIMGOIOIMGOGMGOIOGOGOEQGOEQGOEOEQEQEOESCOEQCQEQCQAQCQCQCQASAQCSAQ%3FQASAQ%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xm6qK8LzfJwRPSGDz0xjqvQOqmc=) Ruidoso, NM #### What's nearby - Grindstone Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Wingfield Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Pillow's Funtrackers - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles - Ruidoso Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk - ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive - ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Quarters Restaurant and Nightclub - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grindstone Casa Escondida w/ Swim Spa & outdoor kitchen 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 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry M. 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back. Very clean, we had everything that we needed. ##### Kerry M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway The cabin was beautiful and the location was very convenient. Check in was easy and we had everything we needed. Cabin was great for a large family or small group! It was well stocked and the swim spa and outdoor kitchen were the best! Would definitely stay here again! ##### Kim S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mellissa L. 14 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grindstone Casa We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. There was plenty of room for our family. We had games and plenty of family time. Thank you for the wonderful stay! ##### Mellissa L. 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