[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casita Escondida Summ Vacation home in Alto with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827762/9b189ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827762/5e064577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827762/1886bea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827762/be087062.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827762/3022fcad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the beauty of Ruidoso at this cozy townhome, perfectly appointed for socializing with friends and family. Enjoy a warm gas fireplace in the living area, an open kitchen for cooking up a storm, and an outdoor swimming pool to soak up the sun. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Casita Escondida Summ Summary: Casita Escondida The Space: This cozy townhome is in such a beautiful area and very well appointed. There is a wonderful gas fireplace in the living area, for added ambiance and warmth.  Open kitchen for better socializing with your friends and family. The full kitchen is well appointed with everything you'll need for your vacation get away!   There is an outdoor swimming pool to enjoy, (heated by the sun) plus the area is wonderful for walking and enjoying the mountains! If you want to check out other mountain activities close by, Alto Lakes is located across the highway from the Condo. The lake offers fishing, canoeing, and beautiful trails to enjoy.  In the winter season, Winter Park is located 1.2 mile down the road where your family can inter tube. The ski area is 13 miles further up the road. \* Winter Snow Conditions may require 4wd or chains! Distances to attractions in Ruidoso: 1 mile to Alto Lake 1.2 mile to Winter Park for tubing and Eagle Creek Sports Complex 5  mile to Albertons Grocery 6.4 mile to Midtown Shopping District and Downtown Ruidoso 7.2 mile to Grindstone Lake for swiming, fishing, boat rental and WitBit Water Park (seasonal) 8.7 mile to Walmart Supercenter 10.1 mile to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino 9.9 mile to Billy the Kid Racetrack and Casino 13 mile to Ski Apache Ski Resort for ski, zipline, hiking/bike trails Two Private bedrooms Two full baths one handicap accessible Spacious living room with gas fireplace The two sofas in the living room convert to a full size bed. The two recliners also convert to twin size beds. Pet friendly (2 max) Handicapped lift Community swimming pool available in Summer Fully stocked kitchen 1200 sq. ft. No Smoking! We Aim to Please Guest Access: The entire Cabin. Getting Around: \* Winter Snow Conditions may require 4wd or chains! Distances to attractions in Ruidoso: 1 mile to Alto Lake 1.2 mile to Winter Park for tubing and Eagle Creek Sports Complex 5  mile to Albertons Grocery 6.4 mile to Midtown Shopping District and Downtown Ruidoso 7.2 mile to Grindstone Lake for swiming, fishing, boat rental and WitBit Water Park (seasonal) 8.7 mile to Walmart Supercenter 10.1 mile to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino 9.9 mile to Billy the Kid Racetrack and Casino 13 mile to Ski Apache Ski Resort for ski, zipline, hiking/bike trails Other Things to Note: \--------------------------------------------------------- \*:・↟↟🌲🏠︎🌲↟↟༄˖°. \*\*Experience Excellence with Cozy Cabins:\*\* Casita Escondida 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 ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### 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 - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Canoeing nearby ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91690000/91685300/91685274/d81e8140.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Zen Summary: Alto - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=91685274&PinnedHotelID=91685274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39560000/39554700/39554635/f629da35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Papa Bears Cabin Summ Ponderosa Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=39554635&PinnedHotelID=39554635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112086200/112086181/dd4522b6_edited_fc90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mescalero Cabin-Mountain Getaway close to Ski Apache & Pet Friendly Alto - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=112086181&PinnedHotelID=112086181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45250100/45250100/df545856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Angulo! 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Addit... ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Charge may apply ### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 678959b23a986e001300fa37 ## About the area Located in Alto, this vacation home is in the mountains. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Smokey Bear National Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ruidoso Winter Park or Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing. [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%7C33.40548%2C-105.67821&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XUWshExJWPfoEMiBo0L_yLUbp0g=) Alto, NM ### What's nearby - Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Ruidoso Winter Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km - The Links at Sierra Blanca - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Ruidoso Winter Park - 12 min drive - 11.0 km - Grindstone Lake - 13 min drive - 12.1 km ### Getting around - Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive - ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Log Cabin - ‬6 min drive - ‪Texas Club - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casita Escondida Summ have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Casita Escondida Summ pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Casita Escondida Summ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Casita Escondida Summ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Casita Escondida Summ located? > Situated in the mountains, 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 ## Casita Escondida Summ Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Tammy Mahan Jun 7, 2022 #### Nice property. Nice property. I would have preferred a more private setting, there is no privacy on the patio at all if the condo across is rented at the same time. Very friendly ##### Tammy Mahan ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas S. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and quiet Very comfortable and good location, well equipped. ##### Thomas S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara Pennington Aug 6, 2022 #### Wonderful stay, nice property. Wonderful stay, nice property. 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