Cruthirds Cabin | Firelight, Fresh Air & Hot Tub Under the Pines

Cruthirds: Casual Comfort and Mountain Charm

Welcome to Cruthirds Cabin, a cozy retreat named in honor of family ancestors, offering the perfect mix of mountain charm and casual comfort. This inviting cabin is designed for a laid-back escape with a spacious outdoor area, a covered hot tub, and all the warmth of a traditional Ruidoso cabin. Step inside to a welcoming living space featuring an open kitchen, dining area, and a wood-burning fireplace (firewood is NOT provided), with large windows framing the natural beauty outside.

Nestled in a quiet, secluded neighborhood, Cruthirds is a stone's throw from downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment, yet remains a peaceful hideaway for recharging and savoring the crisp mountain air. With visits from local wildlife like deer, elk, and even the occasional wild turkey, every stay promises a touch of nature. The fully equipped kitchen invites you to prepare your favorite meals, or simply bring home a taste of Ruidoso from nearby restaurants.

Wake up refreshed in cozy beds, and start your mornings with a warm drink by the fireplace on crisp, cool days. For summer stays, central air conditioning ensures extra comfort, though the cool mountain breezes and open windows are often all you'll need. With dog-friendly accommodations, Cruthirds is a wonderful spot to share mountain moments with loved ones—two- and four-legged alike!

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 15.7 miles; 32 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 0.5 miles; 2 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 3.6 miles; 8 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 0.9 miles; 3 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 5.1 miles; 12 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 18.4 miles; 41 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 6.7 miles; 14 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

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: *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.