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Idle Hour Lodge

112 Lower Terrace, Ruidoso, NM
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El Paso, Texas
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Excellent service, I send several places e-mails asking for information and the persons from Idle Hour Lodge were the only that called me. At the same, they were very kind when we arrived and do the check in, the cabins are cute and very clean. I will book again with Idle Hour in our next trip to Ruidoso...

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Just finished a three night stay at the Idle Hour Lodge and was very pleased with the comfort and peaceful atmosphere. Check-in was fast and courteous. Cabin was small two bedroom but very clean and comfortable. The exterior of the cabin did not reflect the detail to comfort of the interior. They are upgrading the cabins exteriors. Our cabin came... More

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Hoodsport, Washington
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

We highly recommend these cabins. We celebrated Christmas and New Years here with family and friends. The cabins are clean,comfortable and like home. Our cabins were beautifully decorated for the Holidays. We were there for 10 days, we experienced a white Christmas and New Years...Awesome and so Beautiful! It was so cold outside and the cabins stay nice and warm.... More

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Tomball, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We stayed there after the Christmas holiday. The owners are very nice and accommodating. They left their slow cooker in the cabin for us to use. We needed a baking sheet and was able to get one from the front office. The cabins were rustic and clean. It is nice and quiet where the cabins are, perfect location. Our cabin... More

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Dorothy S, Owner at Idle Hour Lodge, responded to this review
12 January 2013

Hi LB:) First of all, Thank you so much for staying at Idle Hour Lodge. Also, thanks for your prompt review. Your compliments are very much appreciated. Our sincerest apologies for the sofa sleeper mattress:( Honestly, I have not slept on that one, but, I have yet to find a sleeper sofa that actually could be called "comfortable". If you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012 via mobile

Loved the place!!! The cabins are clean, they smell wonderful, the owners are super nice people. It is close to the town and the cabins have all you can need, fireplace, pots, silverware, towels, dishes, etc.... we really didn't wanted to leave

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El Paso, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

This is our second trip to these rustic, quiet cabins. The location is secluded, but close to town, an ideal place for a romantic getaway. Dorothy and Mike place delicious, fresh-baked cookies in each cabin before guests arrive, which adds to the friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The military discounts and pet-friendliness make it an ideal vacation spot for the whole family.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Big party going on a few blocks away when took our dog out at 3:45 am. Inside the cabin couldn't hear a thing! Friendly proprietors. Very cosy - tall people beware. Just enough room to wiggle around outsides of beds. Nice decks.

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Boerne, Texas
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012 via mobile

Dorothy and Mike made our visit perfect. I suggest anyone stay at this resort. We stayed during the Golden Aspen Rally and had great sleep and got to watch several Mule Deer in ten mornings and evenings. Noodle

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012 via mobile

Very clean, rustic, comfortable beds, great views and biker friendly. Mike and Dorothy are very attentive to their guests needs. We experienced a late evening electrical blackout (half the town) and they were at our door with flashlights and candles immediately.

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Portales, New Mexico
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

Me and my family (including our dog) stayed here for 5 nights over Labor Day weekend. The cabins were in great shape and very clean. My wife is very particular about cleanliness so if it wasn't clean I'm sure she would've forced me to find something else! The owners, Mike and Dorothy, were very friendly and made our stay even... More

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Address: 112 Lower Terrace, Ruidoso, NM
Region: United States > New Mexico > Ruidoso
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Ranked #4 of 34 Speciality lodging in Ruidoso
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