Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Cloudcroft, NM

Sacramento Peak Observatory10 min walk
Sacramento Mountains Museum12 min walk
Cloudcroft Ski Area5 min drive
Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)37 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 Single 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

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

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Books, toys, games

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cloudcroft

Located in Cloudcroft, this cabin is in the mountains. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Cloudcroft Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop. Travelling with kids? Consider National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.

Cloudcroft, NM

What's nearby

Sacramento Peak Observatory - 10 min walk
Sacramento Mountains Museum - 12 min walk
Trestle Recreation Area - 18 min walk
New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 4 min drive
Cloudcroft Ski Area - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Cloudcroft Brewing Company - 8 min walk
Dave's Cafe - 12 min walk
Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - 12 min walk
Noisy Water Winery - 10 min walk
Western Bar & Cafe - 12 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?

Checkout 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. Trestle Recreation Area and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

29 Feb 2024

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

Everything You Need

We had 6 adults, a toddler, a 7 yr old and 10 yr old. We had everything we needed plus extra. Bonus! The deer coming up to the back door. Great location too! Only downfall….no TV on the main floor. Excellent accommodations.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline W.

26 Feb 2024

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

Brenda P.

3 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful

Beautiful log home! Much nicer than expected. Perfect for multiple families. The children’s play area was a great bonus. Hot tub, outside grill, and inside fireplace all worked great. Plenty of hot water for multiple showers. We were fortunate to have a lot of snow while we were there and could walk right out into the forest to find a great hill to sled down. We enjoyed our stay very much and we will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

29 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful, Cozy Property

Wonderful stay over Christmas with family.(6 adults, 2 kids) Plenty of space for everyone. Very well maintained and clean. Enjoyed short hikes in the snow, the hot tub, fireplace,(plenty of wood provided ) toys for kiddos, snow tubing, skiing and shopping in town. But most of all just hanging out with the family in the lovely, cozy space and watching the deer visit daily in the back yard.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W., San Antonio

26 Nov 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Kristine

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