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Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest

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Cabin facing National forest
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View of forest from cabin
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs (1st floor) entertainment room

2 Double Futons

Upstairs (3rd floor) Large sleeping loft

1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest

Enjoy a relaxing retreat in our newly built handcrafted log cabin. Step out the back door into the National Forest to enjoy miles of hiking, biking, or snowshoeing; or go for a short walk (½ mile) out the front door to Burro Street for a little shopping or a bite to eat. The perfect place for a romantic weekend, a get-away with friends, or a fun-filled family vacation. Enjoy the view of the woods from our outdoor hot tub.

Property manager

Kristine
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Books, toys, games
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Firewood is strictly for indoor fireplace, no outside fires are permitted
In the event of a violation of this agreement, your security deposit will be used to cover costs.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cloudcroft

Located in Cloudcroft, this cabin is in the mountains. Sacramento Mountains Museum and Old Apple Barn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and National Solar Observatory. Traveling with kids? Consider Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

  • Sacramento Peak Observatory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Trestle Recreation Area - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cloudcroft Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Daddy's Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burro Street Bakery - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest located?

This family-friendly Cloudcroft cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Sacramento Peak Observatory and Sacramento Mountains Museum. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Trestle Recreation Area are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 156 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing beauty

The house is well maintained, the location is absolutely beautiful. We loved being able to see the wildlife. Communication with property manager was great. If we go back to this area for vacation, we would love to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Plenty of space for our family vacation! Quiet and close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain getaway

This was our second time staying here and once again it did not disappoint. Its so spacious and accommodating. Close to Alamogordo if you need to get to the base or anything. Cute nearby town provides a fun shopping experience. There's a delicious pizza place & brewery within walking distance too!by as well. and brewy wirhin walking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome looking cabin

We always enjoy our visit to this cabin, the kids love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amberley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear Lodge

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Overall rating was a 4 because the beds on the main floor were not comfortable, per the mother in laws that slept in them. I also think it would be good to put command hooks in the bathrooms for towels. The downstairs bed was amazing!!! The home is beautiful with lovely scenery. Loved the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING STAY

This cabin was the perfect place for a family getaway. Everything was immaculate and ready to use. The owner answered us within 5 minutes when we had a question. We would definitely recommend this cabin to any family . We can’t wait to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break getaway

House was as listed, and offered plenty of sleeping arrangements and blankets. The only issue was it looked like the dishwasher did not work all that great. It had lots of residue and many of the utensils in the drawers were dirty. Other than that, no complaints. You are close to everything in town and lots of wildlife in the back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

We loved our stay and will be coming back! 100% recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family cabin

We will definitely be staying again. My family plans a trip to Cloudcroft about twice a year and this was by far the best place we have stayed. The house was just as listed. Clean, very well stocked, comfortable beds and so much room for kids. Having the cabin back up to the national forest was awesome. Not having a house behind us and all the wildlife was perfect. The location was perfect also just a short drive to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Ruth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family Christmas!

We had a wonderful time! Beautiful log house, beautiful setting in Cloudcroft. We enjoyed having the National Forest right out the back door. And the hot tub was a nice plus too.Our family had ample room to spread out in. Thanks for providing the Christmas tree and decorations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cabin

We had such an amazing family trip and this cabin was perfect for all (16) of us, really spacious only down fall for US was that there was only two restrooms but other then that we all had fun and the foosball table was a hit. We didn’t get to see snow which we were really excited about, but we got to go to the ski resort with artificial snow
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location and amazing cabin

Location of the cabin was spot on, backing right into Lincoln National park, dear came almost right up to the hot tub! We walked the Osha trail which was great as we had 2 elderly dogs and they managed really well, very spacious cabin with excellent facilities, thank you for letting us stay 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary beth h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cloudcroft Wedding

Great base camp with excellent facilities and super clean was perfect for our wedding weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandkids

Took Grandkids and was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We all loved this cabin, super cute, spacious and cozy. The location was great, we all enjoyed the hiking right behind the cabin, such beautiful views as well. Only down fall was Stairs are a bit steep and I took a ugly fall down a flight of them. We enjoyed this cabin, with lots of family time. Thank you for the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Mountain Getaway

Loved our stay in the cabin. It was well maintained, stocked with everything we needed, and plenty of space. We loved hiking around the property and surrounding trails, exploring the town, skiing/tubing, and loved the bbq and brewery spots in town. Great home base for everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LisaDiane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family vacation

The house was perfect for a relaxing family vacation. The house is clean and has lots of space, with plenty of extra blankets and towels. The kitchen had everything we needed. The view out the back is wonderful with birds, deer, and elk coming by every day. It is an easy walk to the shops in Cloudcroft, and we walked down to enjoy pizza and pies a few times. The hiking trails behind the house are lovely and easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaime b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean cabin great open space see you next year

Great clean place had fun in the snow
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay.

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

GERALD P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night stay in Cloudcroft

The cabin is as listed. We stayed there for 2 nights and enjoyed the forest view, the jacuzzi and the BBQ We realized the cabin hadn't been cleaned prior to our arrival, the contact with the host to fix this was efficient, someone showed up 15 mn after reporting the issue. Kitchen is well stocked, and all appliance we used were functional. We would come back if we have the opportunity, and recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

There was an electrical problem but was fixed promptly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain home!

Such a wonderful place! Fully stocked with everything yoy need. Located next to a cute Hallmark town. Quick drive to Alamogordo. This was such a perfect place for our Thanksgiving holiday family time. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience!

Overall what a wonderful experience at this cabin! My family and I regularly stay at cabins in cloudcroft for vacations, we have tried many, and this will be a cabin we book again. It was very easy to get to, the information online and on the listing was plentiful. The driveway was large and easy to park 4 vehicles in. The cabin itself is beautiful, and I appreciated the mini biography written on the cabin and its construction. The view was gorgeous, and we loved how close the Lincoln forest was, being quite literally in the backyard! We had a lot of deer and animal sightings which was very exciting and magical especially for our little ones! The cabin was well stocked with all the necessities including some extra laundry detergent and dryer sheets. The rooms were great and the kids had a blast with the ps3 games and foosball table! We loved how child oriented everything was and with the exception of the stairs the entire home was very child friendly. All the children had a great time here and had so much fun with all the provided activities and toys. The cabin was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked . We have nearly no complaints other than we wish the beds were a bit more comfortable and bigger. We will book again in the future! It was well worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We enjoyed our stay in this cabin during our recent family vacation. The cabin was very accommodating for our family of 6. The 3rd story loft was perfect for our 6 and 7 year old's that served not only as a bunkroom but also as a playroom with toys. The kitchen included many necessities to prepare meals during our stay. Although we didn't need during our stay, the cabin included a nice fireplace that would serve guests well during cold weather visits. The cabin also includes a nice hot tub that our family enjoyed access to. The location is walkable to downtown via a walking trail not far off the back deck. We would stay here again and recommend to future guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place!

Very clean, spacious, and beautiful views! The deer walk through the back yard which is basically a forest. Great location, close to all the shops and restaurants. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristine

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Our first visit to Cloudcroft was in 2004. We had recently moved to El Paso from Oregon and had heard that Cloudcroft, just a short drive away, had forests like we enjoyed in Oregon. We decided to take a camping trip with our one-year old boy and our dog. After a great campfire cookout, we called it a night. At about 2:00 am, we heard our dog barking and opened the tent to quiet her. Instead we found ourselves next to a large black bear. We managed to scare the bear away, but decided against another night sleeping with just tent fabric between a bear and myself. We went into town the next day to look for a rental cabin. While we were waiting for the cabin, we drove around Cloudcroft and completely fell in love with the village and the forest. We saw some property for sale that backed into the National Forest and bought it the same day. A year later we began construction on a log home and named it Bear Ridge Log Home. We had the bear paw carvings included in the design in memory of our bear.

Why they chose this property

A handcrafted log home is a home built with full round logs using many handheld tools such as axes, chisels and scribers. It captures the authenticity of log homes built many years ago. Log homes usually fall into two categories, milled (or manufactured) and Handcrafted. With a milled homes mechanized high-speed woodworking machinery are used to precut uniform logs. The logs are usually no more than 8 in. in diameter and 12 ft. long. With a handcrafted log home logs will vary in size and shape and are limited only by the trees. Bear Ridge log home is a Handcrafted log home built by three expert carvers at Pioneer Log Homes. It uses an average of 16 in diameter logs some over 35 ft long, and integrates many of the unique characteristics of the logs in the home. The artistic logs, benches, front arch, and bear paws were part of the creative woodworking skill of the carvers. There is no other home designed like it.

What makes this property unique

We love sharing our cabin and creating great memories. Here are a few comments from guests:

"“The cabin is a work of art & the accommodations show great thoughtfulness to detail. Every comfort is supplied. Thanks for sharing paradise with us.”
Odessa, TX

“What an amazing “cabin”. We had seen the photos on the website, but walking in took our breath away. Thank you for this wonderful place”
Alburgueque, NM

“Your backyard kept us plenty entertained. A deer welcomed our first morning and a family of raccoons visited us in the evening. Hiking through Licoln National Forest was a breathtaking experience."
El Paso, TX

“We enjoyed our stay at the Bear Ridge Lodge! Our time was spent playing cards, eating, shopping, listening to music, laughing, and just enjoying each other's company by the fireplace. We would like to Thank You for sharing this amazing cabin with us. We had the best time ever.”
Malaua, NM
Loving, NM

"This has been one of the most wonderful trips of my life. We watched birds and saw the biggest jays we have ever seen. You have a real treasure in this cabin and its location. The views are breathtaking and the sky was so blue. We created a lot of memories that we will take back to New Braunfels. Thanks for sharing your little piece of heaven with us.”
New Brainfels, TX

“We had a great time here! The house is beautiful! We loved sitting in front of the fire and watching the snow fall in the woods.”
Athens, TX

“What an absolutely beautiful home. We feel blessed you shared it with us. The kids all went into the woods and were amazed by the sheer size of it all. When we travel, we always rent cabins or stay in B&B’s and I must say this is by far the nicest home we have ever had the pleasure of staying at”
Staton, TX

Languages:

English, Spanish

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