Title: Welcome to Big Bear! The PERFECT home away from home! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Welcome to Big Bear! The PERFECT home away from home! Family-friendly vacation home in Ruidoso ## Photo gallery for Welcome to Big Bear! The PERFECT home away from home! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90453700/90453650/b579afd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90453700/90453650/4e7dfd4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90453700/90453650/2e80cf0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90453700/90453650/7beb1557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90453700/90453650/7b83b6f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Big Bear offers a luxurious mountain retreat that sleeps 18\. Enjoy the spacious outdoor areas, high ceilings and a towering stone fireplace in the great room, gourmet kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals around the large island. The home has central air conditioning and wraparound covered and uncovered decks perfect year-round. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ### Entire home 8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 185497 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Welcome to Big Bear! The PERFECT home away from home! Big Bear: Unwind in Mountain Luxury Welcome to Big Bear, an extraordinary 8-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom retreat that comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests. Nestled in a picturesque mountain setting, this luxurious lodge spans over 5,000 sq. ft. and offers the ultimate getaway for families or large groups looking to escape and reconnect with nature in style. Step into the main floor's expansive great room, where high ceilings and a grand stone wood-burning fireplace (firewood is NOT provided) set a warm, inviting atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen, complete with a spacious island, is fully stocked to inspire your culinary adventures, and the nearby dining area has ample seating for sharing meals and stories. The main floor also houses the impressive Master Suite, a serene oasis featuring a private sitting area, a wood-burning fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, shower, dual vanities, and closets—perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. Two additional bedrooms and a full and half bath complete this level. Outside, the wraparound deck offers both covered and open areas where you can bask in the mountain air, fire up the BBQ, and enjoy views that will leave you breathless, no matter the season. The lower level opens up a world of fun with a second large living room featuring another wood-burning fireplace and game room amenities like foosball and pool tables. This level also includes five additional bedrooms and three bathrooms, ensuring privacy and comfort for everyone. Outside, explore the grassy knoll, ideal for a morning stroll or an afternoon picnic, with ample parking nearby. With two spacious living areas, a wealth of outdoor spaces, and central air conditioning for year-round comfort, Big Bear is designed for memorable gatherings and mountain relaxation. Make Big Bear your destination for a truly unforgettable retreat! Big Bear is around 1 mile from Retreat Ruidoso and Roundhouse Retreat for larger group accommodations. Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us! Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam): Bonito Lake 13.8 miles; 28 minute drive Grindstone Lake 8 miles; 18 minute drive Inn of the Mountain Gods 10.3 miles; 21 minute drive Midtown Shopping District 6.4 miles; 14 minute drive Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 8.8 miles; 18 minute drive Ski Apache Ski Resort 16.5 miles; 37 minute drive Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 4.8 miles; 10 minute drive Bedding: 3 King, 6 Queen​​​​​​​ Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity). The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. \*Linens and bath towels \*Extra blankets and bedding \*Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: \*One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, \*three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: \*three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, \*one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, \*one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: \*five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, \*dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), \*liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), \*two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, \*two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood-burning fireplaces. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 5,497 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54650000/54640600/54640525/188331c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Ruidoso Retreat: Game Room & Pool Access! 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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 584025 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.38598,-105.616295&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mqxjExdscS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40S%40QBQBQBQBQBQDQBQDODSBODQDQFODOFQDOFOFQFOFOFOFOHOHMFOHMHMHOHMHMHMJKHMJMHKLKHMJKJKLKJKJIJKLIJILILIJILGLILGLGLILGNELGLELENELENGLCNELCNCNCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNBLFNDLDLDLDNFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHJHLJJHJJJJJJJJJLJJJJHLJLHJHLHLJLHNHLFLHNFLHNFNFNFNHNDPFNFNDPFNDNDPDPDNBRDNDPBPBPBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40R%40P%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FPAPARAPAPAPARAPCRCPCPCPCNCRCPEPENCPEPEPENEPGNEPGNGNEPILGPGLGPILGNINGLILINKLILIJILKLILKJKJKLKJKJKJKJKHMHKJMHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMHMFMDODMFMDMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOCM%3FOCOAOCMCOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOEMGMIMGMGMIMGKIMIMIKIMKKIKIKKMKKKKKIMMKIKKMIMKMIKIMIMIOIMIMGOIOIMGQGMGQGMGQGOEOGQEOGQEOEQCQEQEOCQEQCQCQCQCQCQASAQCSAQAQAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0LHPlKDpU8xypxxyeVITeYa0j1g=) Ruidoso, NM #### What's nearby - Ruidoso Winter Park \- 11 min drive \- 7.8 km - Eagle Creek Sports Complex \- 11 min drive \- 7.8 km - The Links at Sierra Blanca \- 12 min drive \- 7.4 km - Cree Medows Public Golf Course \- 13 min drive \- 9.6 km - Ruidoso Convention Center \- 13 min drive \- 8.2 km #### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive - ‪K-Bob's Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive - ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Big Bear! 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