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Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Popular LocationTrestle Recreation Area10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSacramento Mountains Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationNew Mexico Rails-to-Trails19 min walk
  • AirportAlamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)36 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!

The listed 2-night minimum does not apply to all times. At certain times of the year we have a longer minimum; however, we can often accommodate stays as short as 2 nights on weeknights, or last-minute requests, or if your stay fits well into the calendar. For these reasons, we accept short stays occasionally. If you'd like a short stay, go ahead and inquire and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

El Matador Cabin is the perfect historic mountain retreat. It's in a killer location right in the middle of the rustic village of Cloudcroft. You will enjoy being able to walk to everything including the historic Western Bar, hiking trails, the Lodge golf course, downtown shopping, and more!

This cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin built in the 1940s features a large wrap around deck complete with porch swing. Enjoy your morning coffee while breathing in the cool mountain air! El Matador sleeps 6 comfortably with two giant king beds, and two twin beds. The house boasts a fully-stocked kitchen, pellet stove, 2 flat screen TV's, DVDs for your viewing, high speed internet, and windows EVERYWHERE to enjoy mountain views and air. The cabin also features a lovely patio area complete with a chiminea and gas grill so you can enjoy the chilly mountain nights.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Cozy 2 Bath Historic Retreat Perfect Location Cloudcroft
Cozy 2 Bath Historic Cabin Retreat Perfect Location Cloudcroft
Cozy 2 Bath Historic Cabin Retreat Perfect Location
Cozy 2 Bath Historic Retreat Perfect Location Cloudcroft
Cozy 2 Bath Historic Retreat Perfect Location

About the neighborhood

Cloudcroft

Located in Cloudcroft, this cabin is in the mountains. Sacramento Mountains Museum and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cloudcroft Ski Area and Osha Trail. Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Trestle Recreation Area - 10 min walk
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 14 min walk
  • Sacramento Peak Observatory - 18 min walk
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 19 min walk
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cloudcroft Brewing Company - 15 min walk
  • Dave's Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue - 4 min walk
  • Noisy Water Winery - 5 min walk
  • Western Bar & Cafe - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath historic Cabin Retreat perfect location! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Trestle Recreation Area and Sacramento Mountains Museum. Sacramento Peak Observatory and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
The home was great for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glidden L., New Braunfels, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Cloud Croft and the cabin
Great location, very comfortable, and great communication. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
We had a fantastic time in Cloudcroft! It is beautiful with lots of hiking nearby. We enjoyed the cabin. It was very cozy and had everything we needed. It was also walkable to Cloudcroft which was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing trip
We had a wonderful time! The cabin is close to everything in Cloudcroft. The deer walk by every morning. Just a relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

john w., austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Quirky & No Coffee
Right or wrong, it goes without saying that vacation renters these days have become accustomed to certain baseline conveniences -- coffee grounds or beans among them. We were welcomed with an AWESOME cherry pie, which we thoroughly enjoyed and was not expected. Yet while a welcome pie is a great touch, it didn't make up for some basics we found lacking, such as coffee. This was more of an issue b/c a snowstorm that blew in just after we arrived cut down the operating hours of nearby businesses making it harder to get coffee and other eat-in items. The cabin itself is charming, the beds comfortable, and the location great. But there were huge temp differences between the bedrooms -- one with no heating -- and one only accessible via another bedroom. A nice stay overall, but not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin makes for a Fun Getaway
We enjoyed the property immensely. Close to White Sands, hiking trails, shops and nature, this base of operations was nice to come home to after a day of fun outings. We played games in the evenings and rarely turned on the TV in our four-night stay. Plenty of space, a porch for sitting and sipping, a kitchen you can cook in, and access to laundry facilities made this a great choice for us. We were even treated to a smattering of snow before we left! 10/10 highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort
We had a comfortable stay. Very cold temps(18 deg) but we were warm. Centrally located to town but far enough away for quiet. Deer visited daily. Great porch would have been great sitting outside. Overall the cabin was well stocked for in-house cooking, living area was spacious and bedrooms were good. Def a good find.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving weekend
This property was great with plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Cloudcroft Get Away
Stacy is a wonderful host and the location of El Matador Cabin allowed us to walk to shops, restaurants and trailheads. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. Thank you for the apple caramel pie, Stacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
The house was awesome, had everything we needed. The porch swing was my favorite place. The house had a lot of character, the floors leaned a little to the south but was easily adjusted to. Stacey had a fresh pie waiting at the local bakery for us. A very nice touch. We will definitely stay there again given the opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weather perfect
We hadn’t seen rain since early May. We have been in triple digit temperatures for 43 days straight! (Central Texas). Had a lovely time. Spent a lot of it on the covered deck in the rocking chairs. Our dogs loved it too. The gates kept them on the deck so we didn’t have to worry or harness them up while outside. So relaxing. Altitude takes a bit of getting used to. I recommend you take steps to prepare yourself and dogs if you take them. Thanks Stacy!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda L., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshing Getaway
We came to Cloudcroft to get out of the Texas heat. Cloudcroft is in an amazing location with beautiful, cool, clean, pine-scented air! The cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed. The porches are amazing. I spent many hours in the rocking chairs reading and taking in the weather. Stacy was very helpful when we couldn't figure out the TV remote. And as promised...a delicious blueberry pie on arrival. It was a wonderful getaway for us - just didn't last long enough.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Cloudcroft
The cabin was perfect and matched the description. The cabin was clean and everything worked great. The pie was a perfect touch ! Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Cloudcroft Cabin
Loved the wrap around porch. Great place for morning coffee and evening wine! Cabin is a short two block walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape to Cloudcroft
Great location, awesome porch. Host/owner was responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Cabin in Town!
The location? Amazing. Easy quick walk downtown or up to the golf course. The cabin? Beautifully decorated, clean, stocked with everything you could need. The owners? Quick to respond with any questions. 10 out of 10 will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extender Family Vacation
6 days in the mountains with great porches and views. The location was close to the main town area. The cabin was well stocked and the owner/manager was quick to reply. Wreceived
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place
Enjoyed the quiet, beautiful place! Would recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
So Relaxing!!
We loved this property!! It was so quiet and relaxing and very close to shopping, food, etc. We really enjoyed watching the wildlife from our bedroom window every morning and sitting out on the porch in the evening. Thank you so much for the peach pie, it was so thoughtful. I defiantly recommend this property. The host is so thoughtful and very quick to respond to you. Can't wait to make it back here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie B., Mesa, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin!!
Cozy, comfortable, and complete with everything you need to enjoy your stay in Cloudcroft and nearby White Sands National Park. We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
El Matador cabin did not disappoint!
The El Matador cabin met all of our expectations and then some! It was clean, comfortable and fully stocked. Stacy was an amazing host. From our fresh welcome homemade pie to suggestions on where to visit. Cloudcroft is absolutely beautiful and we were able to walk the neighborhood and explore the beautiful mountains. The porch swing was perfect for having my morning coffee with my granddaughter and watching the beautiful deer that visited us each morning. We highly recommend this rustic, cozy cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Lovington

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
A very cute and clean property. Super convenient to town but still quiet! Loved seeing the deer in the morning. Got a few inches of snow the first night and it made the area so pretty! We will return to this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat
We had a wonderful stay, easy to get in and out, walk to town, plenty of room for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R., Boerne

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Convenient Home
This was our second year to stay at El Matador. Love the quaint little home and it's location is great. Stacy is a wonderful host with a fresh pie always awaiting your arrival. The snow was awesome this year and this will always be our Go-To place in Cloudcroft. Highly recommend:) Sheryl
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022