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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, offices
TV, fireplace, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Eagle Creek Sports Complex
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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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.

Happy Trails Retreat

Summary:
Happy Trails Retreat

The Space:
Happy Trails Retreat is the perfect place to stay when visiting Ruidoso!  The cabin is located less than 2 miles from Winter Park and Alto Lake.  Ruidoso downtown shopping is just down the road.  Be prepared to see ample wildlife including wild horses, elk, deer and more!  The living room is the perfect place to relax enjoying the gas fireplace.  Relax in spacious jetted bath tub in the master.  Both Smart TV's offer Roku, Netflix and local channels but cable is not provided.

* Winter Snow Conditions may require 4wd or chains!*
Happy Trails is located next door Bear Creek Cabin.
This is not a pet friendly property.

Distances to attractions in Ruidoso:
1.4 miles to Winter Park for tubing and Eagle Creek Sports Complex
5 mile to Midtown Shopping District and Downtown Ruidoso
5.9 mile to Grindstone Lake for swiming, fishing, boat rental and WitBit Water Park (seasonal)
5  mile to Albertons Grocery
8 mile to Walmart Supercenter
8.8 mile to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
9 mile to Billy the Kid Racetrack and Casino
12.9 miles to Ski Apache Ski Resort for ski, zipline, hiking/bike trails

Guest Access:
This is a private cabin with lots of authenticity and charm. You will first come to our office to check in and pick up the keys and other instructions you`ll need for your stay.

Getting Around:
Distances to attractions in Ruidoso:
1.4 miles to Winter Park for tubing and Eagle Creek Sports Complex
5 mile to Midtown Shopping District and Downtown Ruidoso
5.9 mile to Grindstone Lake for swiming, fishing, boat rental and WitBit Water Park (seasonal)
5  mile to Albertons Grocery
8 mile to Walmart Supercenter
8.8 mile to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
9 mile to Billy the Kid Racetrack and Casino
12.9 miles to Ski Apache Ski Resort for ski, zipline, hiking/bike trails

Other Things to Note:
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**Experience Excellence with Cozy Cabins:**

Happy Trails Retreat is proud to partner with Cozy Cabins, a leading vacation rental management company with over 23 years of experience. Our team is dedicated to making your stay exceptional by ensuring easy check-in, clean cabins, and prompt support. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.

**Office Location:**
546 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM
(Directly across from the Ruidoso Fire Station at the Paradise Canyon intersection)

**Office Hours:**
- **Monday - Thursday: ** 9 AM - 5 PM
- **Friday: ** 9 AM - 6 PM
- **Saturday: ** 9 AM -4 PM

CHECK-IN INFORMATION:
Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Early check-in requests may be approved based on availability.
During holidays, check-in may be as late as 6:00 PM, and early check-in will not be available.


CHRISTMAS POLICY:
Reservations during the Christmas holiday require a minimum stay of 4 nights.
Reservations cannot begin or end on December 25 or January 1.
New reservations cannot create single-night gaps.
No cancellations or changes are allowed 30 days before your scheduled arrival.


CANCELLATIONS:
CHRISTMAS POLICY: For reservations during the Christmas Holiday, there will be a minimum stay requirement of 4 nights. Reservations cannot check in or check out on December 25th or January 1st. New reservations cannot create single-night gaps and may require additional nights to book based on existing reservations. All reservations MUST be paid in full by December 1st or at the time of the reservation if the reservation is booked after December 01. There will be absolutely NO cancellations or changes 30 days prior to scheduled arrival.

STANDARD CANCELATION POLICY: (Normal reservations other than holidays, etc.): If you give us 14 days or more notice, we will refund your FULL DEPOSIT less the cancellation fee*. With less than 14 days’ notice, but greater than 7 days’ notice, we will refund 50% of your deposit less the cancellation fee*. Less than 7 days’ notice, but greater than 48 hours’ notice, we will refund 25% of your deposit less the cancellation fee*. If you give us less than 48 hours’ notice, SORRY, you will be charged for 100% of the total reservation cost. Any reservation 30 days or longer will require a 30-day notice to cancel.

SPECIAL EVENTS CANCELATION POLICY: Specialty Weekends, Family Reunions, and Holidays such as Aspencade, Memorial Day, Spring Break, etc., require a FULL 30-DAY NOTICE to cancel for a full refund less the cancellation fee*. If you give us less than 30 Days' notice, SORRY, you will be charged for 100% of the total reservation cost.

*CANCELLATION/CHANGE FEE: If you must cancel, a $40.00 amount plus 6% of the amount charged will be withheld from your deposit as the cancellation fee. If you wish to change your reservation for a Standard reservation and the arrival is more than 14 days from today, there will be a $40 change fee added to the reservation. Specialty Weekends, Family Reunions,, and Holidays such as Aspencade, Memorial Day, Spring Break, etc.,, require a FULL 30-DAY NOTICE for any changes. Only one change is allowed for any reservation.

Interaction with Guests:
We are doing contact less check ins at our office location, however, we are available for any questions you may have during your stay. Just call us!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Ruidoso Winter Park. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Ruidoso Winter Park and a few minutes from Eagle Creek Sports Complex
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Max Occupancy: 8 Guests - Max Vehicles Allowed: 3 # Of Guests: The properties are designated to accommodate only a certain number of people. Addit...

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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.

Property is also known as

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Happy Trails Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

House was perfect size and had everything we needed! Great location-close to town without being in the hustle and bustle of town. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruidoso area house

We loved staying at the Happy Trails house. Originally, we planned to have a total of 8 of us, which still would have comfortably fit. However, 3 adults couldn't make it, so our family of 5 spread out. The house itself was great - very clean, homey, and the kitchen was stocked with dishes. We checked in after hours; the instructions were very easy to follow. We didn't have to call the property manager while we were there, but did chat with them when we dropped off the key. The house was perfectly situated for us - less than 5 minutes away from Winter Park, 10 minutes to the main part of Ruidoso for food, restaurants, stores, etc. Our kids (2, 7, and 10) loved the ping pong table and sleds that were at the house. I was sad that we didn't see any wild horses while we were there, but there were plenty of elk and deer around. The only issue we had was that the hot water was very hot and the cold water was very cold - my kids (and somehow my hubby) had trouble finding the right mix for bath/shower. I didn't have any issues with it at all, and really enjoyed the jacuzzi tub. The beds were on the firm side, which actually helped both my hips and hubby's back (we're only in our 40's lol). There were also some cards, games, and other things at the house that we didn't really use because it was only a 4 night trip for us. The gas fireplace was lovely, and we were able to park in the garage to help keep the truck from getting icy. We'd love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Enjoyed our time here. It was clean, close to everything & private. It is such a beautiful area & this home gave us a comfortable place to relax & enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023