Canyon Cabins is in the area known as Upper Canyon in Ruidoso. Each cabin has its own yard, which opens into a courtyard with picnic tables and play areas. Canyon Cabins has a variety of cabins that will accommodate two to 10 people. Anglers and hikers will enjoy being just a few minutes from Rio Ruidoso, and shoppers and gamblers can take shuttles to the downtown and casinos around town. Canyon Cabins charges per person, per night with rates ranging from $78 to $185; call for peak-season rates. Pets are not allowed.
Canyon Cabins
P.O. Box 1022
Ruidoso, NM 88345
866-207-0870
www.canyoncabinsruidoso.com
Cozy Cabins has a central office which offers a variety of properties around town. Sites include the Carrizo Creek Cabin, just 1.5 miles away from Casino Apache, and Granite House in the White Mountain area, which is more private. The company also has Chama House, a nine-acre property in the Ranches of Sonterra near Alto, and several properties in Upper Canyon. The highlight is The Grizz, a complete and authentic log cabin, which accommodates 13 people, on one acre in Alto. Each of Cozy Cabin's properties offers something special to appeal to visitors. For instance, the Sleepy Swallow's owners offer their box seats at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, while some of the others allow pets. Prices range from $130 to $300 during the off-season and $200 to $525 during the holidays.
Cozy Cabins
2704 Sudderth Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
575-630-1200
cozycabinsruidoso.com
Whispering Pine Cabins offer the privacy of a cabin in a community atmosphere. The Upper Canyon location means that visitors are close to Rio Ruidoso, the Lincoln National Forest and the downtown shopping area. Several cabins sleep six to 12 people and will accept pets. Whispering Pine Cabins have whirlpools, a community hot tub and some cabins have wireless Internet. The owners have teamed with Ski Apache and Wild West Ski Shop to offer special ski packages with their cabins. Whispering Pine Cabins has a link to Spencer Theaters Select, allowing avid theater buffs to reserve tickets even before they go on sale. Prices range from $99 to $275 during the off-season and $125 to $450 during peak season.
Whispering Pine Cabins
422 Main Road
Ruidoso, NM 88345
866-766-3445
www.whisperingpinecabins.com