Summary:

Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather.

Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.



The Space:

6 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | Sleeps 13 max



Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather.



Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.



🛌 The Space

6 Bedrooms



Master suite: wheelchair-friendly, en-suite bath w/ roll-in shower & elevator lift to main living area (lift key available by the office for handicapped individuals only)



Main Floor: large living area, 2 dining tables and kitchen island w/full kitchen. 2 bedrooms with king beds and 2 bedrooms with queen beds. Two full bathrooms. Washer and dryer.



Loft "Kids Only" zone — 3 twin beds + big-screen TV & games and seating area



1st floor: 1 fully accessible bath with large open shower, washer/dryer



Spacious living area — leather seating, big-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace



Dining & kitchen



2 large dining tables



Fully stocked open galley kitchen w/ stainless appliances & bar



Outdoor hot tub — soak year-round after skiing or hiking!



Wrap-around porch — two porch swings & forest views



🌄 Why You’ll Love It

Room for the whole family — sleeps big groups comfortably



Accessibility features — designed for wheelchair users and those needing extra space



Indoor hot tub — private and usable in all seasons



Loft just for kids — gives adults quiet time downstairs



Perfect location — close to Ruidoso, Alto Lake, golf & ski



Wildlife sightings — elk, wild horses, deer, turkeys, foxes & the occasional black bear



🔑 Guest Access & Notes

Entire home, indoor hot tub, porch & parking are yours



Self check-in via keypad



Level-entry & interior wheelchair lift



Stairs required for loft space (spiral staircase)



Quiet neighborhood — please observe 10 pm–7 am quiet hours



📍 Nearby Highlights

Ruidoso Winter Park — 2 min



Alto Lake & Recreation Area — 3 min



Alto Golf & Country Club — 4 min



Midtown Ruidoso — 10 min



Ski Apache Base — 25 min



Guest Access:

You will go directly to the cabin to check in. Please call the office for check in any time after 4. We will give you the lock box code.

Please make sure you have signed your rental agreement that you were sent directly to your email before you call.



The Neighborhood:

Alto



Getting Around:

You will need a car. In the winter months you need to be prepared for bad weather by having 4wd or chains on your tires.



Interaction with Guests:

As much or as little as you need. Our office hours are 9 AM to 7 PM 7 days a week. We are always available for emergencies. We are closed on Christmas.