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GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly.

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Outdoor dining
Game room
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Alto, NM
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    14 min walk
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca
    6 min drive
  • Ruidoso Convention Center
    7 min drive
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Alto

Located in Alto, this vacation home is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Ruidoso Winter Park and 6 minutes from The Links at Sierra Blanca. .This vacation home is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Ski Apache and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Ruidoso Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downshift Brewing Company Riverside - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anaheim Jacks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lost Hiker Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zocca Coffee - ‬5 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.

GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly.

Gelk: Adventure Calls

Welcome to the enchanting embrace of “The Gelk” – your home away from home, where nature sings and your adventures begin. Nestled in the serene mountains, this sprawling 4-bedroom cabin unfolds over a generous 3000 square feet, inviting you and your friends or family to indulge in a refuge of comfort and lavishes. Picture this: you step in to revel in a living room so majestically designed that, as you sink into the plush, oversized sofas, and gaze upon the flickering flames within the captivating local stone fireplace, time itself seems to pause. The large-screen TV stands ready to show your favorite movies or your cherished weekend games while you sip on cocktails crafted at the 15-foot-long decorated wet bar – the heart of your soiree.

As the sun dips and the stars weave their tapestry above the mountains, laughter spills out from the heated bubbles of the six-person hot tub, complementing the radiant glow that surrounds The Gelk. You'll find that every corner of this cabin has its own story to tell; from the rustic charm of the wooden beams overhead to the culinary adventures you can create in a full, spacious kitchen that begs for gourmet gatherings. With accommodations for up to eight people, The Gelk guarantees that every escapade will be wrapped in warmth, elegance, and those enchanting memories that linger long after your stay. Whether you're here for a vivid mountain retreat, serene evenings of card games, or spirited storytelling around the fireplace, The Gelk is the canvas, and you are the artist of your own unforgettable getaway. So go ahead, live large – adventure calls!

**TV is streaming only using guests logins. The Gelk has 2 options for Wifi to ensure you have a backup option if one goes down!

Gelk is located next door to ​​​​​​​Angulo and a few doors down from A Great Mountain Pleasure for larger group accommodations.

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!

Please Note: As an Alto Country Club property, strict parking rules apply. There can only be 4 cars (1 car per bedroom). There are no exceptions including no RVs, trailers, or ATVs. If violated, excess guests will be asked to leave and the reservation holder may lose their reservation and/or deposit.

Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam):
Bonita Lake 9.1 miles; 19 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 7.2 miles; 16 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 10.1 miles; 21 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 6.6 miles; 13 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 9.8 miles; 20 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 12.7 miles; 30 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 1 mile; 3 minute drive

Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 3 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, 3 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Hummingbird Cabins

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 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 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

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GELK: 'Live Large at the Grand Elk!' With hot tub. Pet friendly. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P. A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy
Easy to get to, big enough for the whole family, and the pool table is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo C., El Paso, Tx.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property, Inside & Outside
Week long family fall break getaway!! Big house, confy beds & pillows,.. Lots of bedrooms and super amazing location. Everything worked on the property. Outside 2nd level back porch with a grill was our fav spot. Hot Tub was just perfect after a long day of biking and hiking
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dot E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Clean Living Area, Killer Stairs
House was very clean and very large with enough seating for all and then some. Kitchen was well stocked with anything you need to cook and serve with. Only drawback for us was those stairs, you have to go up and down a set of 3 steps to get to bedrooms and bathrooms and then to get to kitchen and living area you have to go up a flight of very steep stairs. Probably works fine for younger adults but for us older people and one small child it was a challenge. We went and purchased a pet/child safety gate to put at the top of stairs to corral our grandchild for his safety. No way would I trust him on those stairs without someone right beside him.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house is nice and everything is comfortable. The pool table was definitely an awesome thing to have!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Head a great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
The house was so comfortable for all of my family. We had a great Easter weekend. The wind was so bad we stayed inside but we’re happy. Fully stocked kitchen was so helpful. The only downfall for myself was that I was on crutches and the stairs were hard but booked your house because of the different levels. I loved the animals on the wall, great touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room to spread out!
Our family loved staying here. The amenities were a great addition. We all enjoyed the pool table and hot tub and the vintage vhs player with a great selection of movies! Wow! The only things I think we would recommend is adding curtains or blinds to the front and side window. We love the view but felt like everyone could see in. Also, I am not sure if the front door ever locked. My husband is a carpenter and said that the receiving door was not bored out at all to receive the lock. He has been installing doors for over 35 years... Other than that it was a great place to stay and we would defiantly stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Loved the location, the great room with the pool table, and all of the wildlife we encountered during our stay. A few things to note is the paper towels/toilet paper/sponges etc are SUPER cheap so maybe bring your own. Also if you go in the winter know that the bedrooms will be really drafty and cold but they do have extra blankets and space heaters. Overall we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with family
Property was as advertised. Close to everything we were planning to go (Ski Apache & Winter Park).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Garrett M., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice and cozy cabin
Location was great and the cabin was fun. Kids loved the pool table and the warm fireplace. Would stay there again. Only issues were the temperatures in the lower half (master bed/bathroom) that got pretty cold at night - could have used some extra heat/blankets. Also the master bathroom shower was pretty loose and low - I am 6' tall and had to duck to get under the water. All in all a fun trip and good accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!!
Overall, my family had a blast. Kids were kept busy with the hot tub and pool table. Definitely planning another stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
GELK
This property was exactly as it looked on-line. Beautiful home with lots of stairs. If you're unable to climb stairs this is not the home for you. But if you're looking for comfort and fun you definitely will enjoy the Grand Elk. The kitchen had everything we needed plus. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and nice towels. Will stay again! Thanks to the owners and the cleaning staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myshell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gelk
The home was just as pictured. It was very clean and well stocked. The property manager left us a small gift upon arrival even with something for our pets. The communication was very easy. We had a great time. We would definitely book the Gelk again. It was very spacious for our family of 7.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location & Fun House
We had the best time last week staying in this home! It was the perfect location for us. My children (ages nine through 16) loved the pool table and hot tub! The house was very comfortable and functional. We would recommend it to others and stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica L., ROSHARON, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Softball tournament
Home was very spacious and clean. My son loved the pool table. We weren’t able to use the hot tub because of schedule. Maybe next time I book we will take advantage of the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place
The cabin was a wonderful place for us to stay we all enjoyed our stay and we were not even too bummed out about staying inside during the rainy days. We had problems with the AC when we first arrived however, it was taken care of immediately with no troubles. Also the property manager was very nice and stayed in touch with us until the Air was fixed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Away
The House was lovely, and everything was perfect but with our ages being in the 70's the stairs were a challenge, but we managed just fine, and it was so quiet and relaxing. Thanks so much for sharing your home :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Ruidoso
This is a very nice place. We used it for a small family reunion
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The house was perfect kids played pool for hours while we soaked in the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away home & location
This home was perfect for my family of 8 and 2 dogs. We honestly never left the home the entire stay. The pool table and hot tub was a hit. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy77 F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
Great set up and great location. Close enough to local attractions while allowing you a quiet peaceful stay. The pool table and hot tub allowed for fun and relaxation in the evenings. Definitely will be visiting here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Marisa L.

Christmas 2022
Location was great, house does need to be updated. It is a little outdated. We did enjoy our time and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Arturo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Perfect cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home!!!
Really enjoyed our stay here. Nice big tv in the living room. Very spacious master bedroom. Lots of windows to enjoy the trees. Hot tub was wonderful. My wife enjoyed the pool table even though she lost every time!😂 Great location - just far enough out of town to be quiet, but close enough to be near everything. Only 10 minutes to downtown and some great restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird cabins: yes deer
Before going to the cabin I received a call saying that the water was broken, hummingbird cabins placed me in an equivalent place with no extra charges and made sure we had everything we needed. Extremely clean place great washer and dryer. Quiet and lots of nature to watch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022