The Painted Horse Retreat | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub!

Ruidoso, New Mexico
$296 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines, The Painted Horse Retreat brings you one step closer to paradise! Combining luxury with rustic charm, this peaceful three-bedroom, three-bathroom mountain retreat is located right in the middle of an area that's loaded with opportunities for nature lovers, from hitting the slopes at nearby Ski Apache to fishing, hiking, biking, or horseback riding in Alto Lake and Recreation Area. Just a short drive away, the Inn of the Mountain Gods casino resort offers endless options for entertainment, while Ruidoso Downs Racetrack features horse racing during the summer months. Ruidoso Winter Park offers snow tubing in the winter months and zip-lining year-round. For the golf enthusiast, the Links at Sierra Blanca is practically in your backyard. And less than half an hour away, Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, the Hubbard Museum of the American West, the art galleries and artisan shops of Sudderth Drive, and Grindstone Lake and Trail System offer even more fun diversions.

On the outside, The Painted Horse Retreat is a rustic mountain home, but inside is a haven of comfort and style. With wood floors, viga-beamed ceilings, lots of light, and luxurious little touches everywhere, this mountain retreat is anything but rustic! After a day's adventuring, curl up by the fire on the comfortable leather living room furniture to enjoy a movie on the smart cable HDTV, or make your friends jealous by posting amazing photos courtesy of the free Wi-Fi. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, abundant workspace, full-sized appliances and everything you need to whip up anything from a simple snack to a lavish brunch. Gather at the dining table for a family meal or board game or, if grilling is more your thing, the spacious, covered deck is the perfect place to do it, thanks to a gas grill and plenty of seating from which you can relax and enjoy the wooded view.

With room to sleep 10, The Painted Horse Retreat’s three comfortable bedrooms feature every comfort, including luxuriously made-up beds (a king-size bed in bedrooms one and two and two full-size beds in bedroom three), nightstands with reading lamps and ceiling fans. All three bedrooms house flat-screen HDTVs and easy access to en suite bathrooms well supplied with plenty of fresh towels. Plus, the cozy basement game room offers hours of diversion with comfortable seating, another TV and seating area, and a pool table. Challenge your friends to a friendly game of pool; afterwards, winners and losers alike can retire to the outdoor hot tub for a long soak under the stars!

With something for everyone, The Painted Horse Retreat is the perfect place to experience everything New Mexico has to offer…reserve your spot today!

There is a fenced in yard for your four legged friend. Pets Allowed.

Please Note: A pet fee of $75 applies for each pet.

Please Note: During winter months a four wheel drive or chains on a two wheel drive may be required.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games Pool Or Billiards Table TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lindsey W.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Super nice place. Love how close to everything the cabin is.

  • Kevin K.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    The cabin was great. Its location is very convenient to local amenities. Would stay there again.

  • Tina C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Lovely property, very clean with plenty of room inside for privacy or family time. Door access code didn't work but a call to the rental office resulted in a new code. Also, the washing machine door locked after a load but after 3 different maintenance man visits, it was fixed! Only two issues total but the agency quickly attended to them. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Conni R.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Honestly, I am really confused by the frequency of reviews with 10/10. House is really dated. Furniture, linens, paint, cookware all very old. Definitely needs updating. Also, if you need more that one roll of TP per bathroom or any laundry detergent - bring your own. View is nice. Good location if you want to be close to dog park, pickleball, etc. Fenced yard was convenient, but it would be nice if it was not just all weeds. Check in / check out easy.

  • Gayle C.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Second time to stay here and totally enjoy the property.

  • Rachel A.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Wonderful place! And very responsive property management. We had an issue with the washing machine and a shower not draining and they came out immediately and fixed it. Nice set up for our group of 7. Comfy beds, great deck. The kitchen could be better equipped but other than that it was just about perfect. We would definitely come back and stay here!

  • Ginger W.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    The accommodations were accurately represented. The three bedrooms and 3 baths fit our needs.Conveniently located. Easy to book and good communication. Saw elk, wild horses and a big cat of some type. Loved it!

  • Bobbi F.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    We honestly had a BLAST! The entire house was BEAUTIFUL! The hot tub was amazing, and honestly loved the location of the hot tub, very private! The hosts were absolutely amazing and helped with every little thing we needed! We even forgot something and they were so kind to get it together and ship it back to us, 8 hours away. Will definitely be checking out Ruidoso Vacation Rentals again, 5/5, no notes

  • ANN S.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 3, 2025

    Views of mountains are the best, walking trails and park on your doorstep ! Very quiet as only four houses on the street so the deer can roam freely.Great house to top it all off!

  • Matt Y.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2025

    Stayed Jan 12, 2025

    This property is amazing. The views are unreal. We saw deer and elk in the yard every day. The house is a bit dated but still really great. The cookware could use a refresh. The sinks were slow to drain but that is all the negative I have.We will stay here again.

  • Julie B.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Really enjoyed our stay. Had everything we needed. Great deck and fireplace. Elk (?) in the yard quite a bit which was so fun. Neat walking path near the house. The only downside was that we messaged the manager twice before arriving and never got a response.

  • Johnny G.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Nov 12, 2024

    Great cabin with a great view. Very close to everything. Was a nice place to stay at & do plan on coming back soon!

  • Courtney R.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    The views from the porch are amazing!

  • Jessica G.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    The house was way better than expected!!! We only stayed 2 nights as we were passing through ruidoso on our fall break road trip but Wish we could’ve stayed longer. We will definitely be back!! The house was so clean, had everything we needed plus more. My kids loved the downstairs bonus room with the pool table and the hot tub was a wonderful way to end our last evening there. Can’t wait to come back and visit again!!

  • Gayle C.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    Best property, location and views. Loved our week here.

  • Lily W.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Stunning views, awesome location! The house was mostly clean. A few things that need updating/fixing a small hole in the wall, a couple of tiles falling off (not ideal as we had a baby and toddler crawling and walking around) blinds not working and batteries not working. The fridge was also a little stinky. Overall these things didn’t really affect our stay and we are 100% looking to book again in the future!

  • Penny W.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We loved this property! The morning view was beautiful of the mountains, it was close to all you wanted to do. In the evenings you could hear the live music from the deck. We will be back!

  • Kevin & Christy T.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay. We found it comfortable and enjoyed the view!

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$296+
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