Entire home in Ruidoso, New Mexico

4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 beds
2 baths

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In Ruidoso, beside the National Forest

Beside Lincoln National Forest with hiking trails steps from the door, and a short drive to Midtown shops and dining

Covered deck with mountain views

A covered deck with outdoor seating overlooking the forest, where guests often spot deer, elk, and wild horses

Consistently clean and peaceful

Guests highlight how clean, peaceful, and well-equipped the home is, with many planning return visits

Welcome to The Elk Shed! This brand-new home blends modern design with rustic mountain charm, creating the perfect setting for your next getaway. Nestled beside the Lincoln Nat. Forest, you’ll wake up to breathtaking mtn views and may even spot deer, elk, and wild horses wandering nearby. Whether you’re here for outdoor adventure, a romantic retreat, or a family vacation, this home offers the best of both worlds — mountain serenity with modern comfort all located less than 2 mi from Midtown.

The space
Escape to Ruidoso in style! This brand-new home, built in 2025, combines modern comfort with rustic mountain charm. Whether you're here for outdoor adventure, a romantic retreat, or a family vacation, this home & these views are sure to make your memories unforgettable. With the house next to Lincoln National Forest, not only does it offer more privacy for you to enjoy the large deck, but access to the forest has you within feet of hiking and biking trails. There are 3 Smart Roku TV's in the home for you to enjoy your personal subscription services (Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, HBO, etc.)

BEDROOM & BATHROOMS
●Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed, ceiling fan, closet, 40" Smart Roku TV & private on-suite bathroom.
●Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed, ceiling fan, closet & 40" Smart Roku TV.
●Living Room: 55" Smart Roku TV, Ceiling Fan, Gas Fireplace.

●Bathroom 1: Bathtub/ Shower combo
●Bathroom 2: Bathtub/ Shower combo

FEATURES & AMENITIES
● Fully equipped kitchen
● Keurig machine (k-cups, creamer & sugar provided)
● Dining area for 6
● Starlink Wi-Fi
● Smart TVs
● Desk w/computer chair
● Gas Fireplace
● Washer/Dryer
● Hair Dryer
● Central Heat & A/C
● Family board games
● Dinnerware for children

OUTDOOR FEATURES
● Mountain Views
● Natural Gas Barbecue Grill
● Covered deck
● Driveway parking
● Outdoor lounge furniture
● Access to Lincoln National Forest

**THIS HOUSE IS EQUIPPED WITH A NOAA WEATHER EMERGENCY ALERT RADIO - For your safety, please do not remove or unplug the radio during your stay**

Come enjoy the serenity in the tall pines at 'The Elk Shed'.

Guest access
The whole house is yours to enjoy.

Other things to note
17 miles to Ski Apache
1.8 miles to Midtown shops & restaurants
6.5 miles to Racetrack & Billy the Kid Casino
5.4 miles to Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino
5.7 miles to Ruidoso Winter Park
2.5 miles to Grindstone Lake