The Apple Tree | Tranquil Rio Ruidoso Cabin w/ Deck Views, River Sounds & Cozy Charm

Ruidoso, New Mexico
$282 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

The Apple Tree: A Riverfront Retreat

Nestled along the tranquil banks of the Rio Ruidoso, The Apple Tree cabin offers a true escape into nature's embrace. Located just minutes from Midtown, this authentic cabin is surrounded by the crisp mountain air, lush forest, and abundant wildlife, making it the perfect setting for relaxation and inspiration.

Step onto the elevated porch/deck and take in the stunning views of the gently flowing river below. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee in an easy chair, skipping stones along the riverbank, or simply soaking in the soothing sounds of rustling waters, the ambiance of The Apple Tree promises peace and serenity.

Inside, the cabin immerses you in the mountain way of living with rustic charm. Unwind by the cozy woodstove while admiring the natural beauty of the hardwood floors and warm wood finishes. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up a feast, whether you're preparing a simple meal or a grand spread.

The master bedroom features a luxurious king bed and a spacious bathroom with a tub/shower combo, providing the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. A hall bedroom with a queen bed is conveniently located near the half bath, while the guest room boasts a king bed and its own en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. French doors from the guest room open up to the porch, inviting you to step outside and take in the mountain air.

For added convenience, The Apple Tree also includes a utility room with a washer and dryer, making it easy to refresh your wardrobe during your stay. And with central air-conditioning, your comfort is ensured no matter the season.

The Apple Tree cabin is more than just a place to stay—it's a place to make memories that will last a lifetime, offering the perfect balance of seclusion, nature, and all the comforts of home.

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 15.9 miles; 33 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 1.9 miles; 7 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 5.3 miles; 13 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 1.8 miles; 6 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 6.4 miles; 17 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.6 miles; 40 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 7.1 miles; 15 minute drive

Bedding: 2 King, 1 Queen

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.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1520 Sq Ft (141 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Mike A.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Beautiful cabin with plenty of room for my family. The scenery outside was amazing, we would love to book this cabin again.

  • Kelly B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    The cabin was excellent. It was clean and spacious- perfect for our family. The outside deck and views were the highlight of the cabin. We, unfortunately, got caught in the floods while there. Hummingbird cabins was very helpful in working things out with us since we had to cut our trip short. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Marilyn M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    I’ve stayed there before and house was much cleaner this time. Appreciated the new towels. There was an odor coming from master bedroom closet. Worse on day it rained. Smelled pot or skunk. I’ll stay again. Can’t beat the location; deck and river was awesome.

  • Velma H.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Oh my gosh. We had the best time ever. Me and my husband, my brother and his wife and my big sister and her husband ( the gang ) We are the old people lol. Anyways we so enjoyed our stay. The cabin was beautiful! I especially loved the porch and sitting outside every morning drinking my coffee, listening to the creek running and having my morning talk with God. It was so peaceful out there. The cabin was beautiful and had all the comforts of home. Beds were very comfortable as well. We will definitely come back hopefully same time next year.

  • Florence K.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    need more cushions for us older people, outside chairs, very uncomfortable. The cabin accommodates 6 but only has 4 kitchen,& patio table chairs.

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Our family enjoyed this rustic cabin in Ruidoso. The cabin had a perfect outside space to hang out as well as a large living room. The kitchen had everything we needed for home meals! We had a great time sightseeing and hiking around Southeast New Mexico! Thanks!

  • Adriana C.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Amazing home to borrow for a week. Quiet, clean and peaceful neighborhood about 5 minutes to downtown Ruidoso. My favorite area of house was the deck/patio…wish I could’ve opened the door to the deck from bedroom and enjoy a book in bed but it appears to be shut permanently? They were sweet enough to have some complementary coffee! I definitely recommend staying.

  • Jo Beth K.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    The property is beautiful. The doors on the back bedroom that go out onto the deck do not latch or lock. They kepted coming open. You could just push on the doors and they opened.

  • Deborah D.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    We fell in love with the property and want to buy it.

  • Dagan M.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    Beautiful cabin in good location. Living room was so comfortable & spacious. Kitchen was very nice. Only complaint the third bedroom bed was terrible- needs new mattress and it squeaks horribly when you move. Otherwise a wonderful stay. Deck was perfect for relaxing.

  • Kaytlyn W.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    After all the recent things that have happened in Ruidoso! It was so nice to enjoy the beautiful town!

  • Keith C.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Hope the cabin survived the fire. Great location and very comfortable. Would stay here again!

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