Lisa and Jimmy are, without a doubt, the most gracious and friendly owners you will ever meet, and…read moretheir resort is incredible. Beautiful views, spacious quiet sites, and every amenity you could hope for (including spotless bathrooms/showers/laundry facilities). Full hook-ups, propane fire rings, rocking chairs are standard, and their outdoor covered patio and grill are a nice touch ... as is the occasional musical entertainment provided by very talented local musicians. It's set in the mountains, yet close enough to Ruidoso, Lincoln, Cloudcroft, and Capitan to make dining, shopping, and site-seeing simple and easy. This is one of our "Must Go To" RV resorts every year, and our favorite times to visit are "Beat the Heat" ​mid-summer (especially 4th of July) and autumn during the change of seasons.

Ruidoso Motorcoach Ranch (RMR) likes their guests as passive as the deer who are imprisoned by…read moretheir automatic feeders, acclimated to silence, devoid of any soul. Not 10 minutes away is the city of Ruidoso, where deer feeders are illegal, but at RMR, "Click, click, click," another feeder goes off, and another deer barely responsive to the nearness of man. I was one of the guests who was present on the 250th anniversary where our forefathers declared our Independence. Excited, among family and friends, for the RMR set the tone with a bbq lunch at mid-day... and a day full of glee laid ahead. We gathered outside our RV spot at the provided chairs circling the fire pit and placed in the blistering heat, no shade or cover present above. No issue did we take heed, for we were born blessed, and kissed by the sun. The RV was set, and the TV, soccer-Paraguay vs France, barely audible, as we root for the US of A. Soon after, the owner and self- appointed Marshall in a dilapidated Mustang-inspired golf cart, with the ego to match, came circling by, round and round.. 10 minutes go by. .. 20 minutes go by.... still circling looking for any indiscretion... "Eeeek!" A score of minutes later, a child's glee to a present deer was the catalyst that had the Marshall finally stop. He confronted my friend to tell him he had "just" received a noise complaint. We took note, not another guest in sight, hiding in their RV fearful of the sun... "click, click, click," another deer feeder goes off. An hour or so later, another guest comes out, we say hello. Talk about their day, invite them over for a cocktail and to embrace this great 250th Independence Day! The guest departs, smile cracked, having made our acquaintance. Later we see them packing up and inquire about it, he reported, we are moving to a shaded spot away from the sun. Soon after, my friend and his 3 year old son, depart to the dumpster with a trash bag filled. Another deer seen, a child with a gleeful "Eeek!" Suddenly the Marshall (Owner) and his backup (wife) in a 57 Chevy-inspired Golf cart, gas pedal touching the floor, approached with much haste. Surrounded, my friend is told, we have received another noise complaint, and we hear you offered a patron a drink... A child unsure why his father was upset, as our group packed our things to comply with the departure request. We scrambled for another site to hook up the RV, all others fully booked, RMR - unsurpringly plenty availability to be seen... The RMR website reads "A place of unpretentious luxury," surely written as an oxyMoron...

What an excellent get away spot! We stayed in one of the cabins and loved it! Perfect size for a…read morecouple... well equipped and thoughtful design. Had a small front porch ready for relaxing with a good book and a cup of coffee...and the wildlife was right there! The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. Just a text away.

Nestled in woods near the river and main road, the cabins of Shadow Mountain Lodge and Upper Canyon…read moreInn are quiet and inviting, with excellent proximity to dining and shopping in town. Our cabin was not one of the recent makeovers, but it offered a kitchenette, dishware, soft bedsheets, a spacious porch, and ample parking, making for a comfortable stay. The opportunity for early check-in was appreciated too.

1. Beautiful spacious room 2. No daily housekeeping so…read moretowels and washcloths are reused. Soap is limited 3. Coffee maker, filters, creamer, bean grinder, but no coffee Private deck is cool comfortable and peaceful

CLEAN HOT TUB, very nice and clean pool table with great sticks, but mainly, the really cool thing…read moreabout this property is that the owner loves this place like a child. He personally will greet you if you would like, brings whatever you need, including a grill that works! I have never been more fascinated in a property in all my life, haha and yeah just because I am not a billionaire, doesn't mean I want the best. David, thank you!! (Oh and David is the owner)

Nice place, a little dated but overall comfy and spacious rooms! Great location to be able to walk…read moreup to stores and restaurants on the main street in town. My only complaint is that I couldn't ever get any hot water for the shower, even when I was the only one staying in the room.

I have stayed at River Resorts for two visits for approx 3.5 months. This will forever be my go-to…read morewhen I come to visit Ruidoso. What a magical place. Ruidoso is beautiful. The animals and the landscapes are breathtaking. Love it. Staying at the River resorts is conveniently located close to town. Trust me you won't be disappointed. The condos are spacious and beautiful. The staff attentive, caring, professional and go out of their way to accommodate you. Five stars all the way.

We will not stay here again. We wanted to support a local place, but this place was the wrong…read morechoice. Their online photos are not the unit we got. The best qualities of the unit we got were the bed, the pillows, the fireplace and the tile in the bathroom shower. It was dirty to the point I was wishing I had sanitizing wipes to clean with, and I used hand sanitizer to clean the toilet handle, bathroom sink knobs, and bathroom light switch. The floor had dust and dead bugs all around the edges. I washed two bowls to eat breakfast in and got two forks out to wash them (this before we ate) noticed a dirty spoon and knife in the drawer. The furniture was broken down. The "recliner " footrest would not stay elevated. The bedroom dresser drawers were hanging at different angles. There was no heat-February still gets cold nights in NM. I was cold all night under the thin bedding and there was no extra bedding.

Village Lodge is a clean, comfortable spot to stay in Ruidoso and I think that if we weren't…read morelooking for a cabin experience next time, we'd probably stay again. PROS: The price was right and I felt like I was staying in a condo rather than in a hotel room. There are benches or rocking chairs outside of each door, a water fountain and sitting area on the bottom floor and an overall safe and friendly environment. Everything we needed was provided in the unit. There is a stove top, microwave, coffee pot w/coffee and a mini fridge that is actually much larger than a typical mini fridge. The stove top and mini fridge are definitely outdated but they work! Great shower with super hot water - be careful! Very comfortable living room to relax and watch TV. CONS: Despite there being wifi, we couldn't access it because we were never given a password. The front office was closed and we knew the person operating the office lived behind it in her own unit but the hours we were there (early morning, late night - we were out exploring the rest of the time) didn't coincide with what we thought were reasonable hours for her. Providing a wifi password should be part of check in. Our check in consisted of picking up an envelope with a key and a map in it. Wouldn't be hard to provide the wifi password in that envelope. Very, very soft mattress that dipped in the middle which led to both my husband and I waking up to an aching back both mornings.

My wife and I spent our anniversary at Idle Hour Lodge, and we couldn't be more pleased with the…read morewonderful hospitality of the owners! Mike and Dorothy insured that our stay was comfortable, and to add to the experience, we found a bottle of Champaign, chocolate covered strawberries, some long stem roses, and a note wishing us a happy anniversary! The rates were wonderful, and accommodating for a family on a budget, and the cabins are very well kept! My bride and I were impressed with the quietness of the Lodge, and thoroughly enjoyed the deer that seem to call this property home! My wife indulged my fly-fishing on the Rio Ruidoso which is a short and enjoyable walk from the cabin, and I indulged her antique shopping bug! What a wonderful weekend! Thank you Dorothy and Mike for running a business on Christian principles, and for being such a great couple. I feel as if my Deb and I have made some new friends, and we will definitely be staying there again!

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.

A lot of deferred how can you charge top dollar deliver nothing…read more Missing light bulbs Not cleaned Slanted floor No one to welcome Fireplace not allowed to used. So unfriendly Town no better. Can't eat after six After 4 hrs here...just want to go home

We have had our annual Clark family reunion at Sierra Blanca Cabins for many years!! We have had so…read moremany great weekends there while making memories during our time together. We come to Ruidoso from Colorado, Texas and Tennessee, and of course many live in New Mexico. The cabins are very nice and quiet, and the campground is beautiful. Management is always great and responsive to any needs!!! We all highly recommend Sierra Blanca!! We are already planning our return for next year's reunion! Book your vacation or weekend there! You will love it!! Linda and Jerry Bridgens

These are two story A-Frame cabins. They have living room w/fireplace and free wood, kitchen…read morew/utensils, bathroom, and small front & back porch. downstairs and bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. They are old but the current manager is maintaining them pretty well. An older cabin set under thirty foot pine trees is not all bad. If you are looking for something that's not fancy but comfortable with a great pine smell in the air, this is the place. If you want elegance, stay away. They are on a main road half way between the racetrack and ski slope. I've been staying here off and on for 20 years and will be back next summer.