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Exterior
Exterior detail
TV, DVD player, books, music library
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Lincoln, NM
  • Lincoln State Monument
    7 min drive
  • Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery
    9 min drive
  • Ruidoso Winter Park
    45 min drive
  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional)
    29 min drive

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Lincoln State Monument - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 43 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Ruidoso Winter Park - 45 min drive - 29.9 miles
  • The Links at Sierra Blanca - 45 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • Ruidoso Convention Center - 46 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ruidoso, NM (RUI-Sierra Blanca Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellis Store Country Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Little Sure Shot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bonito Valley Brewing - ‬7 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.

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

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • 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 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $100 fee; Pets 30 pounds or less; Signed agreement

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
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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Escape the crowds for healthy, family outdoor fun Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rubio's
Our stay at Walnut Grove Ranch was so peaceful and relaxing. The scenery and the house are just so beautiful I cannot express in words. I have five teenagers and they all had a blast exploring the property and learning all the history about the house and just Lincoln in general. Becca is the best host ever and was very responsive to any and all questions we had. We will definitely be planning another stay for much longer next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation!
There were 14 of us that consisted of three families. 6 adults and 8 kids (ages from 1-13). The home is very large and set-up in a way that we never felt crowded! It was extremely accommodating and the price is fantastic. Becca, the owner of the property, is so sweet and eager to assist with any and allllllll our questions (We had a lot) 😬. We hiked up the mountain on the property, fed the wild peacock’s and turkeys, enjoyed watching the Ram’s with their new baby’s, and the hogs at night were neat! We are from South East Texas, and it was definitely worth the 12 hour drive. Ski Apache is just a short drive and the kids LOVED that experience. You will not be disappointed with Walnut Grove!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank S., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness
Third year the best!
We feel at home at the Walnut Grove Ranch. Many upgrades this year. We love these mountains because quite a few of our ancestors lived and are buried in this area. The property manager/owner treats us like kinfolk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Brady’s
Walnut Grove Ranch is such a beautiful place. My great-great grandfather was Sheriff William Brady who was gunned down by Billy the Kid during the Lincoln County War. It was so magical to be given the opportunity to stay in his home and bring the Brady family together to share in this opportunity. Becca and her family are such great hosts. We truly thank them for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Violeta M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The property was gorgeous. Anything you might need they have! Such incredible place to stay, thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Take a step back in time!
Our family took a break from electronics and we played! We loved creating memories with family that will last a lifetime. We hiked, explored, played games, fed the wildlife, cooked and more everyday. The whole family, even the dogs, loved every minute. And Becca was an amazing host, making numerous recommendations and she was a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Edith O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and historical
Brother in law loved the history. Teens loved the outdoors and kids loved the hide and seek options. And grandma loved watching them all together (and comfy recliner for napping). Had a great times snuggled in the down blankets while it snowed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Audrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful retreat
This home and the land are lovely in all ways. Rustic and homey!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historically Amazing
We have been to a lot of places, but this particular one is at the tip top. All ages had an amazing time, pets were beyond happy, and the wild animals were everywhere. AMAZING.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021