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

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Escape to Hidden Buffalo in Alto, NM and enjoy a peaceful retreat with the whole family. This mountain hideaway features a spacious living area, wood burning fireplace, indoor hot tub and covered wrap-around porch with seating perfect for watching wildlife like wild horses or deer.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

All properties not owned by Mountain Air Cabins are proudly managed by Mountain Air Realty, LLC. All day-to-day operations are handled by Mountain ...

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Alto, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area and Smokey Bear National Monument, while Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights. Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, rock climbing, and cycling. Visit our Alto travel guide
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Alto, NM

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by dense forests and hills.
    Grindstone Lake
    11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Downshift Brewing Company
    10 min drive
  • Schlotzsky's
    10 min drive
  • K-Bob's Steakhouse
    13 min drive
  • Cattle Baron
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Buffalo Lodge | Sleeps 13 w/Kid's Loft! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Creek Sports Complex and Ruidoso Winter Park. The Links at Sierra Blanca and Ruidoso Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

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8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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