Pam Pam Pam...headed to Ruidoso for Spring Break unfortunately we were so busy we did not call in…read moretime to secure a cabin. Our other VRBO we scheduled ended in a bit of a disaster... so we found ourselves searching last second for a place to stay the last few nights... On a whim I called our FAVORITE place to stay the RUIDOSO LODGE CABINS!!!! And Pam answered the phone with a not only a delightful voice amidst a crazy Spring Break week, but a Smile I could hear in her voice and an "Honest to Goddness," Go the "EXTRA MILE," attitude, she found us the vvveeerrryyy last cabin & Was Just the "BIGGEST SWEETEST," Person EVER!!!

We stayed here for 3 nights in Cabin 10 :) it was an amazing stay!!! This place is kept incredibly…read moreclean and you can tell they take pride in their work! Chris has amazing customer service! Every time we've seen her she always asked us how everything was going and if we needed anything at all. We definitely will be back :) I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves the outdoors. A+

We love these little cabins! They are very cozy and not much has changed in them since they were…read morebuilt back in the 1940s or 50s. They do have showers though! We appreciate the pet-friendliness of the cabins as well; our dogs are very much part of our family and go everywhere with us. The convenient location also means we are close to both major streets and a grocery store, although you do not hear the traffic and because of the trees, you feel like you're out in the woods.

My husband and I like to stay at Idle Hour Lodge cabins when we visit Ruidoso. This is not a luxury…read morecabin resort, so know what you're getting! But it is clean, and cozy, and well maintained. It suits our needs when we are staying for a weekend. We like cabin 11 - it has two small bedrooms and enough space for us to enjoy a weekend together. There's not any closets, but there are large wall mounted dowels that can handle some hanging clothes in each bedroom. The bathroom is tiny, but they are clean and offer a hot shower. Dorothy, the owner, is always great about coordinating reservations and her homemade welcome cookies are such a nice treat. You can enjoy some hot chocolate or coffee on the back balcony or the front porch is nice as well. The location is also good. It's nestled in the trees just down the way from the Thriftway and just north of Suddereth. And you can usually see some wildlife a few times during each stay. I wish I had taken photos of the elk on this trip!

Such a unique, charming B&B. The owner of the property Debbie was accommodating, friendly, funny…read moreand loved to share stories. I stayed in the Geronimo room which had its own on suite bathroom. I hadn't slept that well in a long time. I think it was the quiet? Debbie brought a tray of fresh fruit, coffee, and oj to the room in the morning. Downstairs, she cooked an amazing breakfast with fresh eggs from her chickens, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast/ English muffin and danish. I didn't need to eat the rest of the day. I absolutely loved the property's 2 dogs, 3 cats, and pickle the parrot. It was nice to share stories with fellow travelers. I give the stay a 5 for the hospitality, charm, breakfast, and animals. If you are looking for modern/polished/sterile accommodations this is not the place for you. I wish I had planned a longer stay.

This was an out of the blue find online at the end of a long road trip, n I wish I could have…read morestayed more than 1 day! The whole family owned estate was right in line with my style with the cool black velvet and western paintings n 70's decor n architectural scene! Debbie the owner/hotess/cook was a delight n made a breakfadt that makes you want to slap a Waffle House! Indoor pool and pool table, great room n great dogs too. Thanx y'all, highly recommended!

This place is so relaxing and in such a beautiful location. The sky at night is filled with stars…read morewe can't see in Las Cruces. The surrounding forest is home to all sorts of wildlife. As bird people, we enjoyed seeing so many desert and scrub Jays, woodpeckers galore and the javalinas which came to feast on the foliage each morning. We went too late to see the mid boggling number of hummingbirds that come to the feeders there. Do yourself a favor and pack everything you need. The drive from the highway to the Domes takes 30+ minutes and is on one heck of a windy mountain road. One you get up to them, you'll not want to leave. There are staples in the pantry. But you'll need to bring your own food stuff. I am not very good at "doing nothing" but somehow this place managed to slow me down and allow me the relaxation I really needed. The Domes can accommodate 1 person or 20ish. The beds are comfy and the living space has everything you need . .. except a TV. There's wifi for your phone or tablet in case you need to catch up on news, check in with family or watch a game you just can't miss. Super reasonable for a large group. Check it out!

The domes are unique and beautiful. The scenery is awesome and remote. The hosts are delightful! It…read moreis a perfect place for a retreat or a reunion.

4 Stars - A High-Desert Blackjack Fever Dream…read more There are casinos, and then there are casinos that feel like a mildly hallucinogenic roadside poem written at 7,500 feet above sea level. This is the latter. The blackjack tables here are loose in that beautiful way that makes a gambler feel briefly chosen by the gods. Chips slide, cards slap the felt, and the dealers and pit bosses carry a refreshing lack of casino stiffness. Nobody's breathing down your neck like a tax auditor of sin. The vibe is relaxed, almost conspiratorial--like the whole room knows we're all here for the same ridiculous dance with probability. Two dealers deserve special mention. Makaila runs a table like a jazz drummer--smooth, quick, unflustered. June, meanwhile, is a delightful menace. She enjoys tricking players into thinking she's pulled a blackjack. She'll pause, squint, grin, and for a brief moment the table collectively experiences a small existential crisis before she reveals the truth. It's performance art disguised as card dealing. The hotel itself sits out in Mescalero, right beside Ruidoso, overlooking the calm waters of Mescalero Lake--a high-desert lake that looks especially poetic when the mountain air hits your lungs like cold champagne. At 7,500 feet elevation, the place has that crisp alpine quiet that makes you feel like you've wandered into some strange mountain monastery... except the monks are holding blackjack chips. Inside, the casino is modern, comfortable, and easy to navigate. Outside? The parking lot is a bit ugly--like a sun-baked asphalt lizard. But it's shaded, which in the high desert counts as a civic virtue. The crowd is mostly reasonable. Sure, every casino has a few characters who appear to have been assembled from spare parts and bad decisions--but overall the patrons were friendly. I even noticed quite a few young women comfortably playing at the tables, which usually means the atmosphere hasn't drifted too far into creep territory. The rooms are spacious and many have great views of the lake, which adds a peaceful counterpoint to the card-table chaos downstairs. And if you're the adventurous type, there's a disc golf course nearby plus plenty of walking trails along the lake. It's a nice way to clear your head after battling the dealer and the laws of mathematics. One practical note: Hydrate like a camel preparing for a desert opera. The air here is dry enough to turn a raisin back into a grape. Would I come back? Absolutely. Between the mountain air, the laid-back blackjack, and the occasional theatrical dealer mind-game, it's a wonderfully strange little high-desert gambling outpost. Four stars. Bring water. Bring luck. And keep an eye on June's face when she peeks at that second card.

The hotel and room were very nice. Far exceeded our expectations. The views were lovely…read more The "blond haired witch" that evidently is the manager for the very upscale restaurant and bar was rude, condescending, and over the top. We were unaware of a private event being held in the bar. The bartenders fixed our drinks and she let us all know that a private event was starting. Why wasn't this advertised? Why was she screaming at everyone to leave. "Go outside!" "Finish your drinks there." Well, several of us did attempt that. Not only was there a LARGE oversized DOG on the patio (I'm extremely allergic and I doubt it was a service animal) but someone else was also SMOKING out there. Did she address either of those issues? So we took our pricey drinks to our room. When we came back down at 7 the area was packed, Smokey (?) and chaotic. The bars in the rest of the hotel/casino don't compare with this one. Why wasn't the extremely over priced restaurant opened to the private party instead of the bar which many of us wanted to utilize yet couldn't. The restaurant was nearly empty. The night prior when I inquired about reservations she told me to go to Open Table. "Do you utilize Open Table? Just go there." OK. I do. But why couldn't she take our reservation? What a piece of work. Our breakfasts and bar tenders in the Broken Arrow were fabulous! It was obvious they were locals and took pride in their job. Was interested in the spa but there were no price sheets available. Was told to "look online" but still couldn't access the information. So I didn't "spa it." We don't gamble but came for the ambience, the food and drinks, and the scenery. We will come back. Hopefully Blondie will be GONE! Y'all can do so much better. ###

Very nice Hotel friendly staff that are so pleasant and welcoming and make you feel comfortable …read more The room was very clean and such comfortable beds ! Beautiful mountain Inn Great lobby and the eating area with such a great breakfast buffet and omelette station such nice staff . Location is great really can't wait until our next stay that we can spend more time in Ruidoso .

I was here for work and had an opportunity to use the hotel. The spaces are nice and updated. The…read morefood was okay; most things were overcooked. The view from the patio is fantastic, and I enjoyed sitting on the patio.