Roaming Elk

Roaming Elk: Your Cozy Base for Ruidoso Adventures

Let the charm of Roaming Elk be your home away from home as you explore the scenic wonders of Ruidoso. Nestled just blocks from Midtown's bustling shopping district and Wingfield Park, this cozy cabin is the perfect base camp for all your Lincoln County adventures, including quick trips to Grindstone Lake. Whether you're roaming the trails or wandering through town, you'll love returning to the warmth and comfort of this inviting retreat.

Inside, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area offers a spacious gathering spot for friends and family. Enjoy laughter and good company as you share meals prepared in the fully stocked kitchen, then settle in by the wood stove for a relaxing evening. When it's time to unwind, take a dip in the private hot tub—an ideal way to recharge after a day of exploring.

This cabin isn’t just a great place for you; it’s pet-friendly too, so be sure to bring your dog along for the adventure! With its convenient location and cozy amenities, Roaming Elk is the perfect spot to relax, explore, and make lasting memories. Come experience the charm of Ruidoso and let Roaming Elk be your base for it all!

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 15.5 miles; 31 minute drive
• Grindstone Lake 1.2 miles; 4 minute drive
• Inn of the Mountain Gods 3.7 miles; 8 minute drive
• Midtown Shopping District 0.8 miles; 3 minute drive
• Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 5.2 miles; 12 minute drive
• Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.2 miles; 38 minute drive
• Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 6.7 miles;13 minute drive

Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 2 dogs. A pet fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per pet applies. Please let us know if you’ll be bringing your furry friend so we can make the necessary arrangements. For their safety and comfort, pets are required to be kenneled when left alone in all of our pet-friendly cabins.

Bedding: 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Bunk Beds

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.