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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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Alto, NM
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    5 min drive
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    10 min drive
  • Ruidoso Convention Center
    11 min drive
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    17 min drive

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About this property

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

Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!'

Nell's Getaway: Your Perfect Cabin in the Woods

Escape to Nell's Getaway, a picturesque cabin nestled in the woods, where serenity meets modern comfort! This immaculate log cabin boasts a charming pine interior, providing the perfect backdrop for your vacation. With a pristine rating of 10, you'll experience a stay like no other.

Relax on the spacious covered and uncovered decks, where you might be visited by playful squirrels, graceful deer, majestic elk, or even wild horses. This delightful cabin spans approximately 1,200 sq. ft., offering ample space for you to unwind and connect with nature.

Equipped with central heat and air conditioning, wireless internet, and a water softener, Nell's Getaway ensures that your stay is as comfortable as it is refreshing. An additional RO system provides purified drinking water, so you can sip worry-free.

Don't miss your chance for an elite getaway in this stunning cabin—reserve your stay at Nell's Getaway today and prepare for an unforgettable retreat!

Nell's Getaway is located next door to Deer Meadows 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 7.3 miles; 19 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 9.4 miles; 19 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 12.4 miles; 23 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 8.8 miles; 16 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 12 miles; 23 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 14.9 miles;33 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 3.4 miles; 6 minute drive

Bedding: 1 King, 1 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.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Ruidoso Winter Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Ruidoso Winter Park and 10 minutes from Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!' offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Alto cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Hummingbird Cabins

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,200 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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Nell's Getaway 'vacation This Picturesque Cabin Woods
Nell's Getaway 'vacation This Picturesque Woods Alto
Nell's Getaway 'vacation This Picturesque Woods
Nell's Getaway 'vacation This Picturesque Cabin Woods Alto
Nell's Getaway 'vacation This Picturesque Cabin Woods
Nell's Getaway 'vacation This Picturesque Woods Alto
Nell's Getaway 'vacation This Picturesque Cabin Woods Alto
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Nell's Getaway: 'Vacation in this Picturesque Cabin in the Woods!' Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Heath

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Very nice home. The kitchen was well stocked. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball tournament
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
View
The stay was great! Kitchen was packed with everything you might need. First time I've never needed my kitchen bag I take for traveling. We didnt see any wildlife. Wondering if it’s bc of all the dogs that are penned up. They didnt bark much though. We will diffidently be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhiannon j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
We stayed for our Christmas vacation. The house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to be able to cook at home. It was very clean and cozy. We enjoyed feeding the deer off the back patio. It was a great location for everything we were planning to do while we were there, definitely recommend this place to friends and family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and very simple process, also extremely clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sean d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
The cabin was well appointed with everything you could possibly need. The cabin was super clean. I will definitely book again when I return to the Alto area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P., GAINESVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
This was our second stay at this house. We enjoy seeing the wildlife and feeding the deer and wild horses. The back patio has the most spectacular view and is our favorite hanging out place. The management has always been very responsive to any questions we have.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Exactly what we wanted! A quiet place with a beautiful view and a family of deer that were quite sure we were trespassing!! Having a fire on a snowy night was a bonus followed by the most beautiful sunrise …ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Y., Fairfield, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Heat Getaway
This was our third visit to this property. Hummingbird Cabins and the owners are outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing and beautiful view!
Once we got in all was wonderful. Code was not correct but got it fixed with one call promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend getaway!
Had a wonderful time relaxing in the mountains at this gem!!! This lovely home had it all, nothing they didn't think about. The views are beautiful and had plenty of deer to feed....so bring some food and they'll come a running. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

manuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
R&R!!!
We enjoyed our stay 100% Everything, the cabin, the interior, the location was everything and 10X more than we expected. We will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
It was amazing the weekend past by really fast and overall will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S., Oklahoma City

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
We enjoyed our stay very much. The cabin was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The location was perfect! We thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife and the scenic views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

rigo O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting Cabin
A great place to hunt nearby public lands
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
If you are looking for a quiet property with beautiful views of the Ruidoso area, this is a great choice. Enjoy your morning coffee on a large deck as you feed the deer who stop by for a visit. (They love carrots!) The inside of the property is nicely decorated and may be the best stocked of any property we have ever rented. They literally had stocked everything you might need. Beds were very comfortable. If rain keeps you inside during your visit, be sure and try the scavenger hunts in the property notebook. The notebook also has helpful restaurant suggestions for the area, but be advised that staffing shortages mean many area restaurants are keeping irregular hours, so call ahead. Our one issue was with the water pressure, which ranged from low to zero-literally. We were told the local water supply is critically short and they are having to bring in water from other areas. One night the pressure dropped to zero in the middle of my shower! We only had two adults, so we managed to deal with it, but if it were rented to capacity (6 people), this could be a real issue. Otherwise, you will really enjoy this quiet retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better in person
Cabin really nice with tons of decor. Very clean. Water pressure was really low at times. Maybe community well issue. Email had wrong password for wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
We had a great family getaway at Nell’s. The place was refreshing, cool, clean, and quiet. It was just what we needed to finish up our summer and get ready for the hustle and bustle of the school year to start. Nell’s Getaway exceeded our expectations in every way. We were so comfortable here and we enjoyed the back deck very much. Most of our time was spent out there watching the deer come up to the porch. We will definitely be back time and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cabin. Deck was fabulous. Hummingbird agreement had to be sent three times before confirme
Check in was different. Was told to arrive before 4:00 since office closed. We arrived at cabin at 3:30 only to be told our code wouldn’t work until 4:00. Cabin was perfect and we enjoyed the deck very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break getaway
Nell's Cabin was tge perfect cabin for us. It was clean and very cozy. Deer came by and we were able to feed them apples! The only thing I'd would say is, please change the shower heads in both bathrooms they are rusted and it doesn't let water flow through them. Other than this....the cabin is perfect! Enjoy 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Lubbock Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Everything was perfect! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We enjoyed spending quality at the cabin. We cooked breakfast and dinner ever day and enjoyed a warm fire. We read all the reviews on wild life and bought plenty of carrots and apples. We had deer come by every day to visit us. A big buck came on our last morning before check out was the icing in the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Peaceful
Very nice peaceful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B., Green Valley AZ. Pima county.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Everything we needed was available. Would like for safety reasons grab bars in the showers.

10/10 Excellent

Paula C., Cleburne, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was stock and a cooks dream kitchen. Best property we have rented as far.
We will definitely return to this property if we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020