Fort Getaway
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Nestled among woodlands, Fort Getaway has a huge wraparound deck where you’ll be able to revel in the crisp mountain breezes, the chirping of hummingbirds, and the sight of deer frolicking among the towering trees. Parts of the deck are covered so that you can relax in the shade during the summer; other parts are wide open, enabling you to marvel at the star-studded sky at night. The deck includes a grill and a table with chairs and a patio umbrella so that you can cook and dine alfresco. Whether it’s trout you reeled in yourself from a nearby lake or steak from the grocery store just 5 minutes away, it will taste even better when savored outdoors. After a day of hiking, biking, or horseback riding, a long soak among the massaging jets of water will have your weary muscles feeling as good as new.
Fort Getaway’s great room looks exactly as a mountain cabin’s interior should: wood-planked walls and floor, a stone-surround wood-burning fireplace, leather couches as comfortable as they are handsome. Stretch out on a sofa to watch TV, nestle on a window seat with a good book, gather around the coffee table for a game of Uno—in short, make yourself right at home.
The great room’s dining table easily seats 6—no jostling elbows or bumping knees here. There’s also a breakfast bar that seats 4: Pull up a stool, open your laptop, and check your email while grabbing an afternoon snack. (Fort Getaway has free WiFi). Or sit here cutting up the vegetables for a salad while the chef in your group prepares the main course. Fort Getaway’s kitchen is equipped with stainless-steel appliances, cookware, and utensils; all you have to supply is the food and an appetite. The room’s open layout means you can watch TV, enjoy the crackling logs in the fireplace, and keep an eye on the kids while you work your culinary magic.
Fort Getaway’s 3 bedrooms are furnished in the same contemporary rustic manner as the rest of the home. The primary suite has a king-size bed; when you’re not sprawled out watching TV you can kick back in the recliner with a stack of magazines. There’s a private bathroom too, with a combination shower/tub and plenty of room to primp for a night on the town.
The 2nd bedroom includes a queen-size bed in a log-style frame and a TV. With a pair of twin beds, the 3rd bedroom is perfect for the kids. Be sure to bring their favorite DVDs, as this room’s TV is for DVD use only. These 2 bedrooms share the 2nd bathroom, which also has a combo shower/tub.
When you arrive you’ll find the beds already made up and plenty of clean towels in the bathrooms—no need for you to bring your own. In fact, because Fort Getaway has its own washer and dryer, you can pack lighter than usual.
Be sure to bring your snow gear if you’re visiting in winter, however. Ski Apache, the southernmost continually operating ski resort in the country, is less than 40 minutes away. Even closer is Ruidoso Winter Park, where you can snow tube in winter and soar on a zip line year-round. If you’re vacationing during the warmer months, you’ll want to check out Alto Lake and Recreation Area or Grindstone Lake; each offers fishing as well as trails you can explore on foot, mountain bike, or horseback, and each is less than 15 minutes away.
A vacation at Fort Getaway is almost like a Choose Your Own Adventure book, with you as the author! So get ready to write yourself a wonderful time by booking your stay today. Please remember that Ruidoso is a mountain town with snow and icy conditions during the winter. This can affect driving and parking conditions regardless of the property, driveway, or roads.If you are trying to book within 48 hours of arrival you must call 575-258-5200 Opt#1. Monday- Saturday 8-5 and Sunday 8-3 to book last minute.
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Reviews and guest comments are collected from verified guests that have filled out a survey regarding their stay or provided a review via a third party booking site.
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RJ
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I like the real wood-burning fireplace. Good kitchen, very nice balcony. Cozy living room.
11/08/2022
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AC
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One of the most comfortable and most well kept rentals I have had. Convenient location and beautiful furnishings. Highly recommend!!
08/08/2022
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AC
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Loved the location and the space of this cabin. It was tasteful, clean and comfortable too!! Please tell me where you found the large red southwestern blanket in the living area- I want one!!! We will be back... thank you!
12/07/2018
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AC
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We have rented vacation homes for years through various rental agencies and individuals. However, the experience of renting our New Mexico mountain getaway (Fort Getaway) was unsurpassed. Everything from start to finish was simple and electronically managed via my Smartphone. The listing was clear, honest and updated. Check-in procedures using the App were super simple and included everything we needed to know from location and what to bring to check-in procedures, WiFi codes, and more. The house was absolutely perfect for us. Perfect location just minutes from shopping, restaurants and tourist attractions while feeling like it was in the beautiful, pine tree covered mountains of the Lincoln National Forest. Upon arrival, everything was in perfect condition and ready for our week. We especially enjoyed having the wood-burning fireplace to use and the hot tub as the temps were in the low 20s a couple nights in October! The kitchen was fully stocked with every pot, pan, utensil, and wonderful appliances all in perfect working order and like new. I rarely cook on vacation, but I made at least two dinners and big breakfasts several days (in large part due to the weather, we were lazy and enjoyed the big sofas by the fireplace). Check out instructions were clear an published in hardcopy at the house, in an email, and contained within the App so no questions went unanswered. With one click at 10:45am, we were checked out and all I had to do was drop off the key at the rental office and we headed into town for our last lunch of vacation. Condotel has this rental process DOWN! Thanks for providing us a very relaxing, worry-free vacation. I needed it.
10/26/2018
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AC
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This property met all of our needs and then some! Located in the woods but not too far from restaurants and services. Clean, nicely decorated, and comfy beds! Enjoyed watching the wildlife, especially the mule deer! Hot tub was clean and so relaxing. Great weekend! Thank you!
10/01/2018
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- Within 45 days of arrival, 100% is due at the time of booking.
- 46+ days prior to arrival, $300 is due at the time of booking if the total is less than $4000.
- 46+ days prior to arrival, $1000 is due at the time of booking if the total is more than $4000.
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- After 48 hours of booking, if canceled, or in case of no-show, the total amount of the reservation will be charged.
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