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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, music library
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lincoln, NM
  • Place, Lincoln State Monument
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Lincoln County Courthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dr. Woods House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun

Escape from crowded city life to this beautiful, secluded country estate, a historic ranch home on fifty acres near Lincoln, New Mexico. Immerse yourself and your family in healthy outdoor activities during your stay. Home comfortably sleeps 14 and includes 4100 square feet of living space. The property has a large beautiful backyard for relaxation or play. Wildlife on the property consists of wild turkeys, barbary sheep, deer, and peacocks. Visit museums in nearby Lincoln. Capitan, NM, home of the famous Smokey Bear, is within 20 miles. Ruidoso and Ski Apache are within 40 miles of home.
Not wheelchair accessible


Policies:
-No Smoking allowed inside house
-Pets allowed for additional fee with signed agreement; Pets must be 30 pounds or less.
-Must be at least 25 years old to book reservations

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Hurd-LaRinconada Gallery. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Lincoln State Monument and 7 minutes from Church of San Juan Bautista
As a guest of Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Inside or on Enclosed Porches

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $100 fee; Pets 30 pounds or less; Signed agreement

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Priced Separately; Contact owner for more info

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking Inside or on Enclosed Porches

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Priced Separately; Contact owner for more info
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alston S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third stay. New Mexico history comes alive here. It feels like we are guests of Sheriff Brady in the 1870s. We saw turkeys, peacocks, wild goats and pigs. Lots of birds. There is a pond fed by a natural spring. I got the feeling of the way our ancestors lived in this wonderful mountain retreat. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ofilia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you so much for everything. We had a wonderful weekend… thank you for all your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Billy P.

Great place!!! We had the most amazing Christmas!!!! Great place to create family memories we enjoyed the nice weather, will be booking for the summer!! Becca was available and quick answering any questions we had, house is enchanted for sure !! Thank you very much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive and welcoming. The area is beautiful and relaxing perfect to spend a birthday or a holiday here this is a great place for anyone who appreciates on older home that is preserved and for someone who likes the outdoors and doesn’t mind to drive a long distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monti P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for quiet, relaxing, wilderness kind of adventure… this is your place. This VRBO easily sleeps 14 comfortably; we had 11 in our group with each group having their own bathroom. Rooms were all very spacious, comfortable beds and the environment was always perfect temp. The outdoors had plenty of seating with tables to eat outside and enjoy the cool mountain air. We also enjoyed the covered dance floor with the party lights glowing and the heated lamp to keep the chill off all the while jamming to our playlist music via our Bluetooth device dancing the night away and reminiscing all those good ole family growing up days and solving the world problems . We definitely highly recommend this VRBO to enjoy for your family/friends hangout. VRBO does not disappoint. Becca is a great host; very communicative and there for you should you have questions or need help with anything. We will definitely be returning to this VRBO for our next family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Place to Relax and Rejuvenate

We stayed at Walnut Grove Ranch from 5-18-2025 through 5-25-2025, and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute there. We were surprised to learn that the historic home was built around 1870 by the same Sheriff Brady who encountered Billy the Kid. The spacious home served as our clean, comfortable and well-appointed base from which we visited the White Sands, Cloudcroft, the Inn of the Mountain Gods, historic Lincoln, Smoky Bear museum, and informative Fort Stanton. Not only was the home itself a delight, but every day we were entertained by the abundant wildlife there. We woke up and enjoyed our coffee to elk, Barbary Sheep, javelinas, peacocks, and wild turkeys all around us. It was like being in the center of a nature preserve. But best of all was our gracious and accommodating hostess, Becca. She paid attention to every detail, from the snacks in the kitchen to the board games hung on the wall. She ensured our stay was perfect and took care of everything we needed. We highly recommend Walnut Grove Ranch for your vacation experience, and we hope to get to come back ourselves again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rich Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay, we seen elk, peacock, turkey and other wild life. The property location was great and not a far drive from Ruidoso . Our adult children are ready to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacation

We had a very nice Christmas Vacation with the whole family. There was plenty of room for the 11 of of us. We enjoyed the games available, the beautiful decorations (thank you Becca) and the wildlife. Along with the resident peacocks we were visited by wild boar, turkey, and a pair of mountain goats. We would definitely go back. Things are a little dated but that is part of the charm. My grandchildren thought the place had to be haunted because, “if it’s old, it’s probably haunted, Pappaw.” Great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Wildlife

Fantastic home for family holidays, we spend Easter here and the property is unique and beautiful with so much wildlife and history. We will be staying here again, plenty of space for a big family get together. Highly recommend if you are a history buff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennise H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

The property was the perfect location for our family’s getaway from the crowds. The space the property provided allowed our entire party to relax and enjoy each other's company the entire time. Becca was communicative and accommodating to say the least. We will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lory D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Beautiful house beautiful location perfect overall highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T., El Paso, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly unique stay, either for a family / friends hangout or for visiting Lincoln / Capitan / Ruidoso

My family and I loved staying at the house. The area is beautiful and secluded. It has a large number of beds and a seats and a very functional kitchen. I feel like there's two types of house rentals: the ones that are clearly just a minimally stocked place that hasn't had humans living there at length for years, and then rentals that feel lived in and loved, and has tons of small things. This house is very much in the latter better group. The house itself is covered in beautiful history and is very comfortable. I can't wait to plan a weekend around this with family and friends to all be together in one place, either just to hang out or to celebrate something or someone important.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nola F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Slice of Heaven

Walnut Grove Ranch is so relaxing, peaceful and quiet. It's also a great place to step back into history. The yard surrounding the house is great for young imaginations. Lots of adventures to be had. The patios are great for outdoor dining and watching the wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very welcoming and provided space and something to do for everyone

Fun, easy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty G., ENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness

A Christmas Visit to Grandmas!

It felt just like we were spending Christmas at Grandma’s house and we loved it! So much history and charm! I never thought I would say, “son go feed the peacocks they are looking in the window!” Lol Owners were so kind and responsive! Don’t miss this amazing gem!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Getaway

Loved the rustic! Warm & cozy throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Excellent stay- beautiful property- can't wait to go back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G., Weatherford, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Country Escape

Super relaxing country property. Plenty of things to do. Very peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monti P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We all enjoyed our visit to Walnut Grove Ranch. Loved the house, the wildlife, the history. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you Becca!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Enjoyed the history of the property and surrounding area, place was quiet, clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend if you are looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was exactly what my family needed. We were able to reconnect and enjoy being together while sti

We enjoyed short hikes around the area and relaxing under the trees just hatting. There were corn hole competitions and all night. Board games. We fed the peacocks and enjoyed watching their colorful displays naps and spots to. Snooze or read a good book we're well utilized.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Outside makes it worth it

The outside space of this property is unbeatable. We spent the entire weekend under the covered pavilion and it was glorious. The house served our purposes, though we had some issues with cleanliness. A couple of the beds had dirty sheets and the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes, and it had not been dusted in awhile. The house has a ton of character and interesting history. It was a fun quirky place overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a show!

The wild turkey's and peacock's put on a wonderful display! That alone was worth the stay. Well appointed and tastefully decorated. We could feel the history of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The scenery and wildlife were amazing

We had a great stay at the property. The property manager was so friendly and nice. We would book again. The scenery and wildlife were beautiful. The history of the home, and items in the home, was like staying in a museum. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022