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Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Dining
Interior
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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Alto, NM
  • Place, Eagle Creek Sports Complex
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruidoso Winter Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Alto

At this cabin you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Ruidoso Winter Park and Eagle Creek Sports Complex. .Cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and 3 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a balcony and a Smart TV are also available.

What's nearby

  • Eagle Creek Sports Complex - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 11 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!

Summary:

Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather.

Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.



The Space:

6 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | Sleeps 13 max



Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather.



Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.



🛌 The Space

6 Bedrooms



Master suite: wheelchair-friendly, en-suite bath w/ roll-in shower & elevator lift to main living area (lift key available by the office for handicapped individuals only)



Main Floor: large living area, 2 dining tables and kitchen island w/full kitchen. 2 bedrooms with king beds and 2 bedrooms with queen beds. Two full bathrooms. Washer and dryer.



Loft "Kids Only" zone — 3 twin beds + big-screen TV & games and seating area



1st floor: 1 fully accessible bath with large open shower, washer/dryer



Spacious living area — leather seating, big-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace



Dining & kitchen



2 large dining tables



Fully stocked open galley kitchen w/ stainless appliances & bar



Outdoor hot tub — soak year-round after skiing or hiking!



Wrap-around porch — two porch swings & forest views



🌄 Why You’ll Love It

Room for the whole family — sleeps big groups comfortably



Accessibility features — designed for wheelchair users and those needing extra space



Indoor hot tub — private and usable in all seasons



Loft just for kids — gives adults quiet time downstairs



Perfect location — close to Ruidoso, Alto Lake, golf & ski



Wildlife sightings — elk, wild horses, deer, turkeys, foxes & the occasional black bear



🔑 Guest Access & Notes

Entire home, indoor hot tub, porch & parking are yours



Self check-in via keypad



Level-entry & interior wheelchair lift



Stairs required for loft space (spiral staircase)



Quiet neighborhood — please observe 10 pm–7 am quiet hours



📍 Nearby Highlights

Ruidoso Winter Park — 2 min



Alto Lake & Recreation Area — 3 min



Alto Golf & Country Club — 4 min



Midtown Ruidoso — 10 min



Ski Apache Base — 25 min



Guest Access:

You will go directly to the cabin to check in. Please call the office for check in any time after 4. We will give you the lock box code.

Please make sure you have signed your rental agreement that you were sent directly to your email before you call.



The Neighborhood:

Alto



Getting Around:

You will need a car. In the winter months you need to be prepared for bad weather by having 4wd or chains on your tires.



Interaction with Guests:

As much or as little as you need. Our office hours are 9 AM to 7 PM 7 days a week. We are always available for emergencies. We are closed on Christmas.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

What makes Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!.

Is there a private hot tub at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!?

No, Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Pedro Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cabin is very spacious. Need a little bit of work and cleanness. Not very good equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our annual family get together in Ruidoso. We are all familiar with the area and the Alto area is conveniently located and not far from restaurants and shopping areas.We had family from CA, NM, West TX, Central Tx, and the coastal area of TX and Ruidoso is in the middle of our family locations. The house was big enough for us to cook, eat, visit, and just enjoy each other. It was clean, well stocked, and our contact people were very responsive and helpful.The only reason that I didn’t give a 5 star rating was that I had looked for and thought that I had found a house that was wheelchair accessible. I did send a message questioning the accessibility and was assured that it would meet our needs.We got there and the living area, kitchen, 2 baths, and four bedrooms. The area was entered using a ramp with a smooth entry from the driveway into the house. The lower level also had smooth access to the bedroom and bathroom on that level.There is a lift that accommodates a wheelchair from ground to middle level that works well.The issue that we had was that none of the bathrooms were wheelchair accessible. The doors were only 2 feet wide and the chair would not fit through any of the doors. The bathroom areas were not large enough to manage if he had got in. That person and his wife could not stay with us as planned. They visited some during the day but had to leave so they could have bathroom access.The description of the property needs to be edited to show this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feliz viaje familar

Muy buen sevisio buen lugar y todo super limpio
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025