[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Happy Trails Retreat Vacation home in Ruidoso with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827779/6047e273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827779/bb949d50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827779/de0f270b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827779/66413a5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827779/f01d9359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Ruidoso and unwind at Happy Trails Retreat, where the sounds of nature await. Located near Winter Park and Alto Lake, this cabin offers ample opportunities to spot wildlife like wild horses and elk. Inside, relax by the gas fireplace or soak in a spacious jetted tub. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities ## 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 Trails Retreat Summary: Happy Trails Retreat The Space: Happy Trails Retreat is the perfect place to stay when visiting Ruidoso!  The cabin is located less than 2 miles from Winter Park and Alto Lake.  Ruidoso downtown shopping is just down the road.  Be prepared to see ample wildlife including wild horses, elk, deer and more!  The living room is the perfect place to relax enjoying the gas fireplace.  Relax in spacious jetted bath tub in the master.  Both Smart TV's offer Roku, Netflix and local channels but cable is not provided. \* Winter Snow Conditions may require 4wd or chains!\* Happy Trails is located next door Bear Creek Cabin. This is not a pet friendly property. Distances to attractions in Ruidoso: 1.4 miles to Winter Park for tubing and Eagle Creek Sports Complex 5 mile to Midtown Shopping District and Downtown Ruidoso 5.9 mile to Grindstone Lake for swiming, fishing, boat rental and WitBit Water Park (seasonal) 5  mile to Albertons Grocery 8 mile to Walmart Supercenter 8.8 mile to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino 9 mile to Billy the Kid Racetrack and Casino 12.9 miles to Ski Apache Ski Resort for ski, zipline, hiking/bike trails Guest Access: This is a private cabin with lots of authenticity and charm. You will first come to our office to check in and pick up the keys and other instructions you\`ll need for your stay. Getting Around: Distances to attractions in Ruidoso: 1.4 miles to Winter Park for tubing and Eagle Creek Sports Complex 5 mile to Midtown Shopping District and Downtown Ruidoso 5.9 mile to Grindstone Lake for swiming, fishing, boat rental and WitBit Water Park (seasonal) 5  mile to Albertons Grocery 8 mile to Walmart Supercenter 8.8 mile to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino 9 mile to Billy the Kid Racetrack and Casino 12.9 miles to Ski Apache Ski Resort for ski, zipline, hiking/bike trails Other Things to Note: \--------------------------------------------------------- \*:･↟↟🌲🏠︎🌲↟↟༄˖°. \*\*Experience Excellence with Cozy Cabins:\*\* Happy Trails Retreat is proud to partner with Cozy Cabins, a leading vacation rental management company with over 23 years of experience. Our team is dedicated to making your stay exceptional by ensuring easy check-in, clean cabins, and prompt support. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. \*\*Office Location:\*\* 546 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM (Directly across from the Ruidoso Fire Station at the Paradise Canyon intersection) \*\*Office Hours:\*\* \- \*\*Monday - Thursday: \*\* 9 AM - 5 PM \- \*\*Friday: \*\* 9 AM - 6 PM \- \*\*Saturday: \*\* 9 AM -4 PM CHECK-IN INFORMATION: Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in requests may be approved based on availability. During holidays, check-in may be as late as 6:00 PM, and early check-in will not be available. CHRISTMAS POLICY: Reservations during the Christmas holiday require a minimum stay of 4 nights. Reservations cannot begin or end on December 25 or January 1. New reservations cannot create single-night gaps. No cancellations or changes are allowed 30 days before your scheduled arrival. CANCELLATIONS: CHRISTMAS POLICY: For reservations during the Christmas Holiday, there will be a minimum stay requirement of 4 nights. Reservations cannot check in or check out on December 25th or January 1st. New reservations cannot create single-night gaps and may require additional nights to book based on existing reservations. All reservations MUST be paid in full by December 1st or at the time of the reservation if the reservation is booked after December 01. There will be absolutely NO cancellations or changes 30 days prior to scheduled arrival. STANDARD CANCELATION POLICY: (Normal reservations other than holidays, etc.): If you give us 14 days or more notice, we will refund your FULL DEPOSIT less the cancellation fee\*. With less than 14 days’ notice, but greater than 7 days’ notice, we will refund 50% of your deposit less the cancellation fee\*. Less than 7 days’ notice, but greater than 48 hours’ notice, we will refund 25% of your deposit less the cancellation fee\*. If you give us less than 48 hours’ notice, SORRY, you will be charged for 100% of the total reservation cost. Any reservation 30 days or longer will require a 30-day notice to cancel. SPECIAL EVENTS CANCELATION POLICY: Specialty Weekends, Family Reunions, and Holidays such as Aspencade, Memorial Day, Spring Break, etc., require a FULL 30-DAY NOTICE to cancel for a full refund less the cancellation fee\*. If you give us less than 30 Days' notice, SORRY, you will be charged for 100% of the total reservation cost. \*CANCELLATION/CHANGE FEE: If you must cancel, a $40.00 amount plus 6% of the amount charged will be withheld from your deposit as the cancellation fee. If you wish to change your reservation for a Standard reservation and the arrival is more than 14 days from today, there will be a $40 change fee added to the reservation. Specialty Weekends, Family Reunions,, and Holidays such as Aspencade, Memorial Day, Spring Break, etc.,, require a FULL 30-DAY NOTICE for any changes. Only one change is allowed for any reservation. Interaction with Guests: We are doing contact less check ins at our office location, however, we are available for any questions you may have during your stay. Just call us! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33743300/33743229/b21c757a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unbelievable Views, Perfect Location, Ski, Golf, Mountain Home Ruidoso - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 82 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=33743229&PinnedHotelID=33743229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 23 ### 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 ### Rules Max Occupancy: 8 Guests - Max Vehicles Allowed: 3 # Of Guests: The properties are designated to accommodate only a certain number of people. Addit... ### 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as 67895a00f083250013446252 ## About the area Ruidoso is home to this vacation home. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ruidoso Winter Park and Pillow's Funtrackers. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruidoso Winter Park or Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. [Visit our Ruidoso travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruidoso.dx6054982) [View more Vacation homes in Ruidoso](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruidoso-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6054982-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%7C33.38984%2C-105.67823&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Eo21thpTA5_I1CNRcLXE8j9Ses=) Ruidoso, NM ### What's nearby - Ruidoso Winter Park - 1 min drive - 1.6 km - The Links at Sierra Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Ruidoso Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - Wingfield Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km - Grindstone Lake - 11 min drive - 10.2 km ### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive - ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Texas Club - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Log Cabin - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Happy Trails Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Happy Trails Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Happy Trails Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Happy Trails Retreat located? > Situated in Ruidoso, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ruidoso Winter Park, Eagle Creek Sports Complex, and The Links at Sierra Blanca. Ruidoso Convention Center and Cree Medows Public Golf Course 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 ## Happy Trails Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa L. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay House was perfect size and had everything we needed! Great location-close to town without being in the hustle and bustle of town. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. ##### Lisa L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie F. Mar 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Enjoyed our time here. It was clean, close to everything & private. It is such a beautiful area & this home gave us a comfortable place to relax & enjoy ourselves. ##### Leslie F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina T. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ruidoso area house We loved staying at the Happy Trails house. Originally, we planned to have a total of 8 of us, which still would have comfortably fit. However, 3 adults couldn't make it, so our family of 5 spread out. The house itself was great - very clean, homey, and the kitchen was stocked with dishes. We checked in after hours; the instructions were very easy to follow. We didn't have to call the property manager while we were there, but did chat with them when we dropped off the key. The house was perfectly situated for us - less than 5 minutes away from Winter Park, 10 minutes to the main part of Ruidoso for food, restaurants, stores, etc. Our kids (2, 7, and 10) loved the ping pong table and sleds that were at the house. I was sad that we didn't see any wild horses while we were there, but there were plenty of elk and deer around. The only issue we had was that the hot water was very hot and the cold water was very cold - my kids (and somehow my hubby) had trouble finding the right mix for bath/shower. I didn't have any issues with it at all, and really enjoyed the jacuzzi tub. The beds were on the firm side, which actually helped both my hips and hubby's back (we're only in our 40's lol). There were also some cards, games, and other things at the house that we didn't really use because it was only a 4 night trip for us. The gas fireplace was lovely, and we were able to park in the garage to help keep the truck from getting icy. We'd love to stay there again! ##### Sabrina T. 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