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Big Elk Horn Lodge - Upper Valley - Pet Friendly - On the River - Fireplace - G

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, computer monitors

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Red River, NM
  • Place, Little Red School House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Red River Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Angel Fire, NM (AXX)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Elk Horn Lodge - Upper Valley - Pet Friendly - On the River - Fireplace - G

Discover the ultimate in alpine luxury. Nestled in the Upper Valley along the Red River, this meticulously remodeled lodge offers an unforgettable escape. From the moment you step through the front door, sweeping river views and designer-appointed spaces set the tone for a truly extraordinary stay.
• Elegant living spaces: An open floor plan showcases a professionally decorated living room with floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace, a formal dining area, and an upstairs billiard room complete with pool table, shuffleboard, and TV.
• Luxury at every turn: High-end furnishings and alpine-inspired design create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout the lodge.
• Nature at your doorstep: Step off the deck to cast a line in one of the valley’s best trout fishing spots. Listen to the soothing flow of the Red River from every room, and watch deer, elk, hummingbirds, and other wildlife wander across the lodge’s tree-filled half-acre.
Whether you’re hiking, fishing, or simply savoring the crisp mountain air, this riverside retreat offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Unbeatable location: Just 10 minutes from downtown Red River and the Red River Ski Area, with Wheeler Peak Wilderness and Middle Fork Trails minutes away, you’ll have premier access to skiing, hiking, and ATV adventures.
This isn’t just a vacation home—it’s an experience.

**4-Wheel Drive/Chains are required during winter months.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Carson National Forest. You'll find features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Carson National Forest and 11 minutes by car from Red River Ski Area
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Red River cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Big Elk Horn Lodge - Upper Valley - Pet Friendly - On the River - Fireplace - G Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a girls weekend. The river is right behind the house. Minutes from downtown RedRiver. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

art m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t know we had to get trash bags and haul our trash to town. Also no toilet paper. Otherwise was nice. Landscape and house could use a little clean up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Great location and very clean. Not directly in town, which is what we wanted, but it’s an easy drive. Directly on the river! We could open the windows and hear the river inside the house. There’s a nice gas fireplace on the back porch and plenty of seating (inside and out) for the family. Fish from the house, rent ATVs to drive on trails and around town, plenty of hiking, drive the enchanted circle, see the gorge. There was so much to do. The fourth room (queen bed) probably needs a window AC unit because it doesn’t get a breeze. Not super well stocked for a weeklong stay so be prepared to buy some essentials (we bought sponges, paper towels, TP, shampoo, bath soap, laundry detergent). Kitchen has everything you need. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Family R and R

Beautiful cabin, and the location and scenery was amazing! Memorable stay...
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Vonda L.

Grateful for Vacation homes

The home is so beautiful and the location with the views are stunning. All in all we had a great time with our kids and grandkids. However the company that manages taking care of these properties do not manage the cleaning very well. The cabin is pet friendly which we love. But they need to clean after each guest. Spider webs were in each doorway and windows pretty much on all light fixtures. The dishes still had particles of food in them stored in the cabinets. There were candy wrappers and horribly dried cutie oranges in the game room upstairs. Wrappers were behind the shower curtain in the guest bath downstairs. Mold was in the master shower, the floor was grimy. There were half eaten pretzels found in the entertainment center in the living room. Our family felt that the price we pay for renting these properties and the cleaning fee that is charged. We should not have had to clean the house first to enjoy our stay. It is such a beautiful home. If it belonged to us and we paid someone to manage it I would be highly upset. The view is stunning and the river sounded so beautiful. We even got to enjoy a day of it snowing. It was perfect besides the cleanliness of the house. No one wants to go on vacation and have to clean before you can enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This home was absolutely gorgeous! We had a family of 11 and we all fit just perfectly in all of the rooms. We had great snowball fights and sledding down the hills around the house.The river behind the house was beautiful. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Excellent cabin outside of Red River.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Great!

Perfect setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away to the mountains

We had a wonderful time in the Big Elk Horn on the river. House was perfect for us as we snowboarded during the day and spent quality time in the evening at the house. We took advantage of the pool table and grill while there. Shuffle board table was very unlevel but understandable with different people in all the time. Really enjoyed our stay and would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice house

A great house in general... The only criticism would be the automatic shades in the master did not work, I think the batteries were dead, no big deal..and the ice maker in the refrigerator did not work....Otherwise it was a great house, will look to rent it again next winter. Thank you, Jerry
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place!

Wonderful and will be returning 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Robin B., Winfield, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Lovely property, plenty of room for our 4 couples. Was not able to use the pool table as it has a large tear in the felt.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

House is well equipped and ideal for 2 families. Beautiful location next to the river. Upstairs made for a great evening get away for teens. My boys enjoyed fishing and playing in the river. I will absolutely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Had a great time. The pool players in the group were disappointed that the table needs refelting. Fires in the fireplace smoke up the house. The plugs in the kitchen on the wall of the stove and microwave wouldn’t reset. Otherwise loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Our stay was amazing. This cabin blew our expectations out of the water. We couldn't have asked for better. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

Beautiful and relaxing place. Will definitely be coming back to stay here again. Management was very easy to work with and allowed for questions during the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johnny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

River cabin

Beautiful place. Very serene and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

13 happy cabiners

Our two girls and their families loved staying here. Everyone enjoyed the fire pit - so inviting, easy to use. The sound of the river makes you unconsciously happy and content. Loved every minute.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin with River View

Great property manager! Perfect location with river views from the huge deck! We met our kids there for the weekend, and it was a perfect space and location. We went on lots of walks and hiked several nearby trails. It was a perfect weekend experience. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trey H., Decatur, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

Couldn't have asked for a better stay! The cabin was top notch and the communication with management was easy. They know customer service better than any 5 star hotel. We don't want to leave here at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home!

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting next to the river! Quiet and very relaxing. Stocked with any/all amenities you would need during your stay. Great for couples or families.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness

This house exceeded our expectations!! Wonderful stay!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We felt right at home and the house was perfect for our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really Five Star

Our family planned for this Thanksgiving holiday for almost six months. Red River is a charming town and the location between Texas and Wyoming suits us. Elk Horn is like arriving at your own hunting lodge right next to the river. We were there during the heavy snowstorm which was very beautiful but I would emphasize the owner’s stipulation that four-wheel drive is required. Anyone who is unfamiliar with winter driving should use caution. The house is well provided with pans, dishes and utensils. Overall we had a great holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Graham, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Elk Horn

Best vacation house we’ve ever experienced! Literally right at the River’s edge! Beautiful! Tranquil! Peaceful! Mesmerizing! House is beautiful inside and out. Back deck is huge with a fire pit that we used a lot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendell M.

Did not like that cabin was not in Red River town. Had a commute to walk around town.

Loved it, loved it, loved it. It was a fantastic cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018