Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse
Cloudcroft, Otero County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse is available as an 8 person cabin.. This cute cabin is located in the Lincoln National Forest & is the summer home for portrait artist, Shep. His private art studio is located next door to the cabin where he teaches his "Paint Like a Venetian" classes every August. If you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork in the c...
Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse is available as an 8 person cabin.. This cute cabin is located in the Lincoln National Forest & is the summer home for portrait artist, Shep. His private art studio is located next door to the cabin where he teaches his "Paint Like a Venetian" classes every August. If you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork in the cabin, please let us know. Most are for sale with a few that are his wife's private collection. We feel that this cabin in this tiny village is our happy place & we would like to share it with you when we are not in resident.The cabin has fantastic views of the trees and mountains from a private deck. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a 55 inch TV with YouTube TV, a wood stove to build a fire for those warm and cozy winter evenings. A propane heater is also available. Living, dining & kitchen create a large open space for family gatherings.With a full kitchen with almost every gadget known to man, a washer and dryer, you will have everything you could need on vacation. It is also across the street from the OSHA Hiking trail for your outdoor cravings. Wildlife wander through the yard almost daily.Upstairs off the main living area is a large deck that looks out into the trees. There is a table & plenty of chairs for viewing wildlife & a BBQ grill. The yard below has a swing, picnic table & lots of chairs to chill out at the end of the day and is fully fenced.Bunkhouse has 4 built-in bunks, couch, YouTube TV, mini fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, full bath with shower. Stairs to bunkhouse are located outside off the back deck. The bunkhouse is a totally separate area.Cloudcroft has lots of shops & several great restaurants including the BEST Texas BBQ around at Mad Jack's & Brother-InLaw's BBQ, burgers at Dave's, home cooked meals at Big Daddy's and Dusty Boots, Lepree's Global Comfort Food, food trucks, coffee shops, amazing bakeries & the famous Cloudcroft Brewery which features pizza, live music & crafted beers, The Lodge with fine dining & golf course & finally, Mayhill Cafe in Mayhill. Check out all the great restaurants! Ruidoso is 45 minutes away where there are more restaurants, shopping, horse race track, ski area with a huge zip line, hiking. Alamogordo offers shopping, restaurants, zoo, train museum, art gallery, movie theatre, bowling, petroglyphs, White Sands National Monument & more.Winter fun can be had skiing, cross country skiing, tubing, ice skating in outdoor arena, hiking. Summer fun offers festivals, hiking trails, fishing, melodramas, museum, horseback riding, ATV rentals.You must be 21 to secure a reservation. This is a quiet neighborhood with many year-round residents. Please be respectable of others by not playing loud music. Please do not park in or block our neighbors driveways.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Golf
- Tennis
- Ski & snowboard
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Safe
- Fenced yard
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Mountain
- Village
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Zoo
- Museums
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Living/dining area
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Barbecue grill
- Mountain view
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's toys
- Children's games
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Video library
- DVD player
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Fenced yard
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Printer
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Safe
Location highlights
- In a village
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a zoo
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Golf
- Tennis
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Snow sports gear
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,449 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Do not move furniture. It is heavy. Our cleaning lady cannot move it back without help. If she has to hire someone to help, you will be charged $25.: Do not move furniture. It is heavy. Our cleaning lady cannot move it back without help. If she has to hire someone to help, you will be charged $25.
Important Information
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- 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
- Property Registration Number 03-536176-00-0
About the area
Cloudcroft
Located in Cloudcroft, this cabin is in the mountains. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Cloudcroft Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Trestle Recreation Area and Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Sacramento Peak Observatory and The Tunnel Stop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Sacramento Peak Observatory 8 min walk
- Sacramento Mountains Museum 10 min walk
- Trestle Recreation Area 20 min walk
- New Mexico Rails-to-Trails 4 min drive
- Cloudcroft Ski Area 5 min drive
Getting around
- Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) 38 min drive
Restaurants
- Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue 14 min walk
- Cloudcroft Brewing Company 7 min walk
- Dave's Cafe 13 min walk
- Big Daddy's Diner 12 min walk
- Noisy Water Winery 12 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Shep's Artist Retreat & Bunkhouse located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Sacramento Peak Observatory and Sacramento Mountains Museum. Trestle Recreation Area and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are also within 2 miles (3 km).