Title: Happy Owl Retreat in the tall pines of Ruidoso - 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 # Happy Owl Retreat in the tall pines of Ruidoso Vacation home in Ruidoso with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677700/91677642/be96bf7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677700/91677642/27078484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677700/91677642/b35fbabc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677700/91677642/3ce231c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677700/91677642/b8990d7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Happy Owl Retreat is your home away from home near Midtown Ruidoso, offering a relaxing retreat close to mountain golf courses and peaceful hiking trails. Take in the beauty of nature and unwind at this perfect blend of comfort and adventure. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Happy Owl Retreat in the tall pines of Ruidoso The Happy Owl Retreat is located near the upper canyon area, and less than a mile from Midtown Ruidoso. The perfect place to relax and play in the mountains. This is your home away from home close by great restaurants, mountain golf courses, peaceful hiking trails, Ski apache, world class horse racing and the casino at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100730000/100722500/100722423/aa1abe50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruidoso Cabin Retreat w/ Multi-Level Deck Ruidoso - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=100722423&PinnedHotelID=100722423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78180000/78177500/78177479/e1ee70e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonderful retreat lake house, close to great hiking trails Ruidoso - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=78177479&PinnedHotelID=78177479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34940000/34935900/34935808/0b957e21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eagles Rest: Peace and tranquility with an awe inspiring view! Ruidoso - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 61 reviews CA $219 CA $753 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=34935808&PinnedHotelID=34935808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.329067,-105.69229&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wmmjEx_bdS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBQBSBOBQDQBQDQDQBODQDQFODQFOFODQFOFOFOFOHOFMHQFKHOHOHMHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKHKLKHKLKJIJMJILIJILILILILIJGLGLILENGLGLGLENGLELENCLENCNELCNCLCNANCNALCNANAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNDJHLFLFLHLHJHLHLHJHLJJJJHJJJJJJJJJJJLHJJLHLHLHLJLHLHNFNHLFNHLFNFNHNFNFNDPFNDNFPDNDPDPDNDPBPDPBPDP%40NBRBPBPBP%40R%40PBP%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPARAR%3FPAPCPAPARCPCPCRCPANEPCPERCNEPENERENENGPENGPENGNGNINGNGNILGNINGLINILKLILILILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJKJKHMJKHMHMHKHMHMHMFMFKHOFMDMFMFODMFMDODMBODMDOBOBMDO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEMCOCOEMEOCMEMEOGMEMGMGOEMGMIMGKGMIMIMIMIKIMIKIKKKKMKIKMKIKKKKMIKKMIMKMIMIMIMIOIMGMIQGMIOGOGOGOGOEOGQGOEQGOEOESCOEQEOCSEQCQCOCQCSCQAQASCQAQAQAQAS%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ngi0pKiRkJqnmPprUNHvm3-RPGY=) Ruidoso, NM #### What's nearby - Wingfield Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Grindstone Lake - 4 min drive - 1.5 km - Pillow's Funtrackers - 4 min drive - 4.2 km - The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Ruidoso Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km #### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk - ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive - ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Quarters Restaurant and Nightclub - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Happy Owl Retreat in the tall pines of Ruidoso pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Happy Owl Retreat in the tall pines of Ruidoso? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Happy Owl Retreat in the tall pines of Ruidoso? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Happy Owl Retreat in the tall pines of Ruidoso located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park. Cree Medows Public Golf Course and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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