Alhambra: Red House Retreat

Welcome to Alhambra, affectionately known as the "Red House," where you can relax and rejuvenate amid the tall pines and refreshing breezes of Ruidoso. Unwind year-round in the private hot tub, soaking in the peacefulness of the wooded Upper Canyon. This stunning 2-level, 1900 sq. ft. cabin offers both comfort and luxury with open and covered decks, perfect for grilling meals on the propane grill (propane is provided) while savoring the mountain air.

Inside, the main level features a restful master bedroom with a king-sized bed and a private bath with a tub/shower combination—everything you need for ultimate comfort without leaving your room. Upstairs, your guests can enjoy two cozy bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with two queen beds, ensuring everyone sleeps in style.

The spacious living room boasts an open floor plan, ideal for gathering around the gas fireplace for a family game night or simply relaxing. Sneak away to the loft area to catch up on a good book while enjoying breathtaking mountain views.

With just two steps leading onto the large front deck from the paved parking area, Alhambra offers both accessibility and comfort. Plus, central heating and air conditioning ensure your stay is perfect year-round. Reserve your spot today and experience the charm of the BIG RED HOUSE: Alhambra!

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 local casinos. 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 14 miles; 27 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 2.2 miles; 8 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 5.6 miles; 14 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 2.1 miles; 7 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.9 miles; 41 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 7.2 miles; 15 minute drive

Bedding: 2 King, 2 Queen

Please Read: Hummingbird Cabins, LLC is the host and who will provide customer service after you've booked your rental home through VRBO. Therefore, be advised that our cancellation policy, in-house policies, and procedures may differ from VRBO. All guests will receive our Guest License Agreement that outlines our policies and procedures and are asked to initial and e-sign before receiving their rental information (address and access code). We ask that you please read our policies as we will adhere to them once you've booked your reservation with us (even when booking through a 3rd party entity).

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: * 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. 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