3 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Alto, New Mexico

On Mountain Time: Your Upscale Retreat in the Pines

Make time for relaxation at On Mountain Time, an upscale mountain townhome that serves as the perfect base for your adventures in Ruidoso, Alto, and Lincoln County. Nestled among the pines, this retreat encourages you to slow down and savor every moment.

The open living area downstairs features a cozy gas fireplace, creating an inviting atmosphere for gathering with loved ones. The upgraded kitchen is fully equipped for all your culinary needs, while a guest bedroom and convenient half bath complete the main level.

Venture upstairs to discover two spacious bedrooms, each adorned with comfortable King beds and en-suite bathrooms for added privacy and convenience. With plenty of room for friends and family to unwind, you can enjoy the refreshing mountain air together.

On Mountain Time is located within a 55 acres townhouse community Alto Mountain Village that offers use of community swimming pool in Summer months. Pool is generally open Memorial Day (late May) thru Labor Day (early September). Some restrictions apply; pool use is not guaranteed as may be reserved for private parties or down for repairs.

Just down the road, Alto Lake offers opportunities for hiking and fishing, making it easy to embrace the great outdoors. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, On Mountain Time is your ideal haven, equipped with central air-conditioning to keep you cool during those summer months. Embrace the tranquility and adventure that awaits!

This home does NOT have a BBQ grill.

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 8.9 miles; 20 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 7.2 miles; 16 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 10.3 miles; 20 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 6.6 miles; 13 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 9.9 miles; 19 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 12.8 miles; 30 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 1.3 miles; 3 minute drive

Bedding: 2 King, 1 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.

Located in Alto, this vacation home is in the mountains. Free Spirits at Noisy Water and Museum of the Horse are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Lotza Stuff and Smokey Bear Museum Gift Shop. Ruidoso Winter Park and Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.