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High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room

Ruidoso vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms3 bathrooms4666 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ruidoso, NM
  • Place, Pillow's Funtrackers
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cree Medows Public Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Wingfield Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ruidoso

In Ruidoso .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse. Casino Apache Travel Center and Pillow's Funtrackers are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Free Spirits at Noisy Water - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Museum of the Horse - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Pillow's Funtrackers - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Cree Medows Public Golf Course - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Wingfield Park - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room

Welcome to High Expectations, a stunning seven-bedroom, three-bathroom mountain retreat nestled in the heart of Ruidoso. With breathtaking views of the Sierra Blanca mountain range and space to comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests, this home is perfect for large families or group getaways.

Inside, the first floor offers an expansive, open-concept living area with plush sofas, a large Smart TV, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Step through the doors onto the spacious furnished deck, where you’ll find a fire table and a gas grill, ideal for evening barbecues while soaking in the majestic mountain views. The fully equipped kitchen boasts stainless-steel appliances, bar counter seating, and a separate dining table, making mealtime a breeze.

The main level features three inviting bedrooms, including the king-size primary suite with balcony access, a Smart TV, and a luxurious private bathroom with a walk-in shower, garden tub, and walk-in closet.

Downstairs, the ground level offers even more space to unwind, with four additional bedrooms and a cozy family room. Enjoy sectional seating, a Smart TV, a coffee/wine bar, and a pool table. Patio doors lead to the second furnished deck, complete with unmatched views for ultimate relaxation.

Located just minutes from Midtown Ruidoso, you’ll be close to boutique shopping, delicious dining, and year-round activities like hiking, skiing, and horseback riding. Explore the charm of the local area, then return to High Expectations for evenings filled with warmth, comfort, and incredible views.

Book your stay at High Expectations today and experience Ruidoso like never before!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,666 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

12562

Frequently asked questions

How close is High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Apache Travel Center (7-min drive) and Casino Apache (13-min drive) are nearby.

Is there free parking at High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room to downtown Ruidoso?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Ruidoso.

High Expectations | Epic Views, Spacious, Game Room Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay!

Very comfortable, spotless place to stay with a beautiful view to the mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house size and layout was wonderful. Had some problems with the fireplace, hot tub, and just general cleanliness. All issues were resolved promptly. Beds were very comfortable. We would stay again. Group of 9 for ski trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Spacious Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small vacation

Lots of room for everyone that stayed. We enjoyed the huge balcony and each area of the home. The kids liked the hot tub and pool table. Definitely would stay again if going with a large party!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

What a beautiful home, we had a blast and would definitely come back!!!:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lexie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Where VRBO said the house was is on the opposite side of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herman K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sammee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Pretty place in the mountains. Unique house. Comfortable. Beautiful view. They provided towels, linens, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, shampoo, kitchen necessities - over and above what a lot of B&B’s provide. The only complaint I had was lack of communication on things that needed to be fixed. Exhaust fan in master bath, filtered water in kitchen, gas fire pit on porch. Property management said it was an owner issue but there was no access to contact owner. Pilot light was out everyday on the gas fire place and had to request maintenance every day to reset it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house itself is great. Plenty of space for 16, comfortable beds and great location. For the price of this house we expected better amenities and service. Here are some of the issues: We were only provided two garbage bags, one halfway used roll of paper towels, two pods for the dishwasher, a tiny bottle of bad dish soap, no shampoo or conditioner, one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, no bedding for the couch bed, only one mixing bowl (had to use pots instead), the only large frying pan is in very bad shape, no glass plate in microwave, minimal coffee service and fire pit does not work. We went to grill our dinner on the first night and there was no propane. Called and got a foreign service informed him of issue. Sent a text that was never replied back to. The next day, talk to the local service and they assured me that a propane tank would be sent out. Nothing was ever sent out. The refrigerator and freezer were basically turned off when we got there. We had brought coolers of food up with us and had to keep them in our cooler until the fridge and freezer got to an acceptable temperature. The fridge never got cold. We had to put frozen water bottles in the fridge to keep it cold. I spoke with the local service about this and they never sent anyone out.Also, prior to our stay, Ruidoso experienced some major flooding. I sent four different messages and called three times to make sure that our house was not affected and still OK to come up. Never received a reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gerardo G.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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