Title: Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat Vacation home in Alto with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/5be55bc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/3b9fd6d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/c4db9a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/20dd6848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234100/116234012/19972376.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25030/588fc527.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins Downtown - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 372 reviews CA $188 CA $237 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - 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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 ![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 - Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 2 min drive - 1.2 km - Ruidoso Winter Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 6.8 km - Ruidoso Winter Park - 10 min drive - 11.7 km - Grindstone Lake - 11 min drive - 12.4 km #### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive - ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Log Cabin - ‬7 min drive - ‪Texas Club - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat located? > Located in the heart of Alto, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ruidoso Winter Park and Eagle Creek Sports Complex. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Smuggler's Run- Cozy Forest Retreat Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.