Title: Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6182121&destination=Alto%2C+New+Mexico%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=116234012&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat ## Photo gallery for Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat ![Exterior - Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/abd68926.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/48b0bf69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/19898daf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/07cecd83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat (Alto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/5be55bc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bathroom300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat 🌲 General Overview — Cozy Comfort in the Pines Welcome to Smuggler's Run, a peaceful studio retreat nestled in the trees of Alto, NM. Ideal for couples seeking serenity, comfort, and a quiet escape from city life, this warm and welcoming space is your personal base for mountain air, morning wildlife sightings, and scenic drives. Enjoy your own private entrance, surrounded by towering pines and native wildlife like wild horses, deer, and elk. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch or enjoying a cozy evening inside, this space invites you to truly unplug and recharge. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Studio (2 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71430000/71421900/71421871/dfbea5d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Climbing Cub by Ruidoso Vacation Rentals Ruidoso - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=71421871&PinnedHotelID=71421871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71001300/71001242/ace1d9a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside House by Ruidoso Vacation Rentals Ruidoso - Kitchen - Dryer - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=71001242&PinnedHotelID=71001242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo (2 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117285100/117285006/5cfa3d8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whispering Bluff #101 by Ruidoso Vacation Rentals Ruidoso - Kitchen - Dryer - Free WiFi - Restaurant [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=117285006&PinnedHotelID=117285006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118500000/118498900/118498838/a664889b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Mi to Dtwn: Cozy Family Condo in Ruidoso! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 952324 ## About the area Located in Alto, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Smokey Bear National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. Ruidoso Winter Park and Pillow's Funtrackers are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Alto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alto.dx6182121) [View more Vacation homes in Alto](https://www.expedia.ca/Alto-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6182121-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.40824%2C-105.68026&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AGPLvBql10XUSSHoxfXv9dEa6Ac=) Alto, NM ### What's nearby - ![Grindstone Lake Dam in Ruidoso New Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643145/e4e1e54e-710c-4175-ab90-97c8ce8c49de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grindstone Lake 11 min drive \- 12.4 km - Eagle Creek Sports Complex 2 min drive \- 1.2 km - Ruidoso Winter Park 2 min drive \- 1.2 km - The Links at Sierra Blanca 6 min drive \- 6.8 km - Ruidoso Winter Park 10 min drive \- 11.7 km ### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Downshift Brewing Company 11 min drive - Starbucks 11 min drive - Lost Hiker Brewing Company 11 min drive - Schlotzsky's 11 min drive - Zocca Coffee 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat have a pool? ### Is Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat? ### Where is Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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