Summary:
Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather. Pet Friendly w/Fee
Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.
The Space:
6 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | Sleeps 13 max
Bring the whole crew to Hidden Buffalo, a spacious 6BR/3BA mountain hideaway in Alto, NM — just minutes from Ruidoso. Designed for fun, comfort, and accessibility, this warm, welcoming home offers room for all generations to gather. Pet Friendly w/Fee
Located close to Ruidoso Winter Park, Alto Lake, and Alto Golf Club, Hidden Buffalo is your perfect year-round retreat — ideal for family reunions, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways.
🛌 The Space
6 Bedrooms
Master suite: recently remodeled, walk in shower with a full laundry space with washer and dryer, sink, electric fireplace and king bed. There is also a private entrance that goes directly to the hot tub.
Main Floor: large living area, 2 dining tables and kitchen island w/full kitchen. 2 bedrooms with king beds and 2 bedrooms with queen beds. Two full bathrooms. Washer and dryer.
Loft "Kids Only" zone —big-screen TV & games and seating area
1st floor: 1 walk in shower with large open shower, washer/dryer
Spacious living area — leather seating, big-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace
Dining & kitchen
2 large dining tables
Fully stocked open galley kitchen w/ stainless appliances & bar
Outdoor hot tub — soak year-round after skiing or hiking!
Wrap-around porch — two porch swings & forest views
🌄 Why You’ll Love It
Room for the whole family — sleeps big groups comfortably
Accessibility features — designed for wheelchair users and those needing extra space
Indoor hot tub — private and usable in all seasons
Loft just for kids — gives adults quiet time downstairs
Perfect location — close to Ruidoso, Alto Lake, golf & ski
Wildlife sightings — elk, wild horses, deer, turkeys, foxes & the occasional black bear
🔑 Guest Access & Notes
Entire home, indoor hot tub, porch & parking are yours
Self check-in via keypad
Level-entry & interior wheelchair lift (recently serviced
Stairs required for loft space (spiral staircase)
Quiet neighborhood — please observe 10 pm–7 am quiet hours
📍 Nearby Highlights
Ruidoso Winter Park — 2 min
Alto Lake & Recreation Area — 3 min
Alto Golf & Country Club — 4 min
Midtown Ruidoso — 10 min
Ski Apache Base — 25 min
Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire property, both driveways, wrap around porch and hot tub. You will receive the door code on check in day.
The Neighborhood:
Alto
Getting Around:
You will need a car. In the winter months you need to be prepared for bad weather by having 4wd or chains on your tires.
Interaction with Guests:
As much or as little as you need. Our office hours are 9 AM to 7 PM 7 days a week. We are always available for emergencies. We are closed on Christmas.