A Step Above: perfect "River Escape" in Ruidoso

A Step Above: Awaited Your Arrival!

Welcome to "A Step Above," your charming retreat nestled in the heart of Ruidoso, where the whispers of nature beckon and the bustling charm of Midtown awaits just a leisurely stroll away. This delightful haven may be small in stature, but its spirit is large, promising an enchanting escape that rejuvenates the soul. Picture your mornings graced by the gentle embrace of cool pine-scented air while you sip coffee on one of the cozy porches, each sip waking your senses to the beauty surrounding you.

As the sun dapples through the towering pines, breathe in the fresh mountain air infused with the soothing sound of the nearby river cascading over stones. A Step Above doesn't just provide a place to stay—it offers an experience of unity with nature and the vibrant Ruidoso community. Perfect for small families eager to make memories, this charming abode is equipped with central heating and air conditioning, ensuring your comfort no matter the season. Whether you're basking in a summer breeze or warming by the fire during snowfall, every moment here whispers a promise of relaxation.

Escape the mundane and immerse yourself in adventure, tranquility, and connection—experience Ruidoso the way it was meant to be, in a small slice of paradise designed for making lasting memories. Welcome to your delightful home away from home—“A Step Above” awaited your arrival!

Regular coffee maker. Parking is very limited, small vehicles are suggested (max 2).

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 15 miles; 31 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 1.6 miles; 6 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 4 miles; 9 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 0.4 miles; 2 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 5 miles; 13 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 17.7 miles; 38 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 6.2 miles;12 minute drive

Bedding: 3 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.

Cette cabane propose de nombreux services de choix comme des barbecues. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Cette cabane de Ruidoso est non-fumeurs.