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Black Lake Mountain Retreat. The rural setting welcomes birds and bird watchers.

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (27)
The price is €244
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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About this property

Black Lake Mountain Retreat. The rural setting welcomes birds and bird watchers.

Attached two story house in a quiet rural area situated between forest and meadow which teems with birds and hawks, and is visited by deer and elk and the occasional coyote. I garden with native plants and encourage visits from a variety of birds. Which use the 40 foot spruce as their own apartment. A pair of red tail hawks hunt in the back pasture. You can catch them on camera while having coffee on the back porch.

Centrally located in the Moreno Valley/Black Lake area at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains it is an easy drive to a variety of interesting day trips. See Charley's Hideaway Guest House (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550969463137) for more details and seasonal updates.

The main floor is an open plan with large living area with wood burning stove. It opens into a gourmet kitchen and family dining. Meals can be prepared without leaving the discussion of the day's adventures.

Driveway ample for two vehicles but not motorhomes.
During your stay at this guesthouse, you'll be within walking distance of Carson National Forest.
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Carson National Forest and 6 minutes from Monte Verde Lake
Black Lake Mountain Retreat. The rural setting welcomes birds and bird watchers. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Angel Fire guest house is smoke free.

Property manager

Jacqui Binford-Bell

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: A fenced backyard. Open spaces. Leash law.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Events restricted per our state Covid-19 rules.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 Registration Number 225

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Black Lake Mountain Retreat. The rural setting welcomes birds and bird watchers. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accurate description, lovely stay.
We had an excellent time staying here. The owner lives onsite, but you’d never know it. The property is as it’s described in the listing. We brought our two dogs and they enjoyed the fenced-in yard. Plenty of pots, pans, and utensils allowed us to cook all our meals at the home. Absolutely beautiful area of New Mexico. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene New Mexico living
Jaqui has done a great job making this little home warm and cozy. We enjoyed the quiet, bucolic setting and the spacious, homey furnishings. Beds and linens were comfortable, everything was clean and well-maintained. We were glad to stay and will return next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable mountain getaway
We stayed here with our dog for four nights during the Fall color season. It was very comfortable and pleasant. The house was well stocked with many essentials and more. The Wi-Fi worked well - we could stream HD movies. The location is nice near Eagle Nest Lake, Cimarron Canyon and a short drive away from Red River or Taos / Rio Grande Gorge. Fuel and groceries are readily available in Angel Fire. There are many trails in the vicinity with difficulty ratings from easy to more challenging. On and near the property itself we could see wildlife such as deer, hawks and prairie dogs. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t get to go was sick
Looking forward to going and watching the birds and animal, in October. Looking forward to going haven’t been to Eagles Nest since a child when I got to with my parents. In the 1950’s
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for year four
This was our fourth year staying at the Black Lake Mountain Retreat. It is perfect for a long stay with dogs. The back yard is fenced, and there are plenty of places to walk your friends. The house is well equipped with everything you need to cook meals. Of course the scenery is beautiful, the hummingbirds plentiful, not to mention the hawk, bluebirds and many others we will be back!
Stayed 41 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful time in Black Lake
My wife and I travel often. We are seniors who have traveled now for 47 years seeing much of the world. We have used VRBO homes now for 35+ years. Our recent VRBO experience was terrific. Everything about our 6 week stay in this home was good. The home itself is an older duplex home located in a country community called Black Lake. Black Lake is 7 miles from Angel Fire where we enjoy golf, hiking and various social activities. Over our six weeks, our location was near Taos, Eagles Nest, Reds River, Espanola & Santa Fe which allowed easy day drip adventures. The home is tastefully decorated with nice furniture, spacious comfortable bedrooms (2) and bath rooms. The owner lives in the duplex home next door. Here name is Jacqui. She was never intrusive. She was always available to help with any questions we had. Jacqui is also an accomplished artist. Several of Jacqui's paintings were vibrantly presented throughout our home. One of my family roles is to cook for us as we travel. The kitchen was spacious with everything we needed. Rather than go on about everything we loved about Jacqui's home, I end my review with this statement. We enjoyed 6 weeks this past trip at Jacqui's home. We will definitely go back to stay with her next summer. Next time we intend to rent Jacqui's home for 8 weeks.
Stayed 41 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
The place was perfect for my dad, brother and I to go fishing at Eagle Nest. We took a beautiful drive to Red River as well. The place has everything you could ask for. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a great time staying here! House had everything we needed and it was a huge bonus to be able to bring our dogs. We went hiking in the snow and sledding a ton. The location is great being just a bit out of the town proper, super quiet and lovely scenery. I enjoyed watching the cows behind the house and listening to the rooster. Great place for a family to stay, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski vacation
Beds were super comfy. Kitchen was awesome. Location was perfect for Angel Fire skiing. The whole family had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cooper B.

Great place for an easy getaway
Great place. If you are looking for a easy going low maintenance stay this is your place. Backyard doesn’t have a lot of space but was great for letting dogs out between skiing. Not the fanciest place but has everything anyone would need. Owner was right next door for any needs. Her art is displayed in the house and is a great addition. Would highly recommend for the price and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shan A.

Cozy, warm, and hairy
This cabin was comfy, warm, and plenty of amenities, however, we found hair (dog and human) every where. We had to change the sheets when we first got there because of all the hair in the bed. There was a lot of snow on the ground and it was warm inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We love staying at Jacqui’s place. This is our second year to stay here and it is perfect. Couldn’t ask for a better place or host. Jacqui is super friendly and accommodating. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. We will be booking again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat near Angel Fire
This very comfortable house in the country is even roomier than the photos...very creatively decorated, with a well -equipped kitchen. Plenty of towels and blankets available, this place had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy stay
Just outside angel fire and ski resort. Cannot beat the price and the place is nice and has every basic amenity you could ask for. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy!
My family had a wonderful stay in the cabin. We had room to do puzzles and games. The distance to Angel fire was less than 10 minutes. We could load up ski eguipment and get to the lift quickly The kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy breakfast with coffee to enjoying a nice soup in the crockpot. We had 5 adults, an infant and a dog and had all the apace we needed. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sangita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
The property and facilites were comfortable, clean and the owner was plesant and suggested local areas to explore which didn't dissappoint our adventurous spirit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lucas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr Lucas
Was just what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in the mountains
Nice location a few miles from the town Angel Fire, in a valley area with cows roaming nearby fields. Our dog enjoyed having a backyard to run in, and loved watching the cows. House is cozy and warm with a well appointed kitchen for cooking our own meals. Also nice to have a full size washer and dryer. Easy and moderate trails to hike nearby, which our dog loved!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
Our family of 5 stayed here very comfortably. We had everything we needed. The space was a cheerful and we enjoyed the beautiful views from the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry/Dee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from traffic
Quiet with great views. Not in town but easy access to sites we wanted to visit. Each room had control of heat. Plenty of blankets and quilts. Cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Comfortably-appointed duplex unit in a peaceful meadow south of Angel Fire… about 5 minutes to town. Fast internet (~100mbps) and smart TV were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

CA P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend this to my friends
The owner was next door and rather grumpy when ask for help on WiFi We found mouse droppings in the drawers of the kitchen! The downstairs 1/2 bath sink was digustingly dirty! There was no A/C. She said we wouldn’t need it. It was 78-80 degrees every day we were there. Her answer was open the windows. I forgot my pillow I always take with me and she said she would have to see about sending it back because she’d have to take time to find and box and then have to take time to mail it. We would never recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent vacation
This is the third year we've stayed here to escape the Texas heat. Jacqui is an excellent host available to answer questions but respectful of our privacy. The location is perfect for us and there is plenty to do in the area or in a short drive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle W., Goodyear, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
A Charming & Delightful Retreat
Jacqui's Angel Fire Retreat is a true gem. It is not only charmingly decorated, the location is right in the middle of a valley with beautiful views and very close (6 miles) to Angel Fire which has a grocery store, gas stations, coffee shops, gift shops and several restaurants. Endless hiking trails and activities abound. One of the delights of our stay was that 100s of migrant hummingbirds were staying on her property at the time. They were on constant display through the living room window since Jacqui placed 2 hummingbird feeders there. She is a thoughtful, friendly, and easy-to-communicate-with host who has paid attention to every detail a traveler would want. To top that, her place is dog friendly with a fenced backyard which worked wonderfully for us and our doggies. Thank you, Jacqui, for your warm hospitality and for hosting us! My friend and I loved our time in your home and hope to visit again. Also, thank you for your referral to your mechanic when it was much needed. Very thoughtful of you and a lifesaver! :) PS If visiting, please don't miss "Lady Slipper Trail" near Monte Verde Lake. It's very near the home (about 2 miles towards Angel Fire) and it's an easy, beautiful trail. It is near the lake which has another trail and kayak and boat rentals. Had to share this great find of our trip! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023