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Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A dining area with a long wooden table set for six, benches along the sides, and a kitchen in the background.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A kitchen with a built-in wooden drawer organizer for utensils, a granite countertop, and a stone backsplash.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a stone sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cloudcroft, NM
  • Place, Cloudcroft Ice Rink
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacramento Mountains Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudcroft Ski Area
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Cloudcroft

A family-friendly stay in Cloudcroft awaits you at this cabin. You'll be 13.4 km (8.3 mi) from Trestle Recreation Area and 13.4 km (8.3 mi) from Cloudcroft Ice Rink. .Cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and 5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a balcony and a dining area are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Cloudcroft Ice Rink - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sacramento Mountains Museum - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • New Mexico Rails-to-Trails - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Trestle Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cloudcroft Ski Area - 18 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dusty Boots Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee Shop - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Diner - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mad Jack's Mountain Barbecue - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Cafe - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade

🦌 The Elk Chateau | Luxury Mountain Lodge for 18 🏔️



Welcome to The Elk Chateau — Cloudcroft’s Premier Luxury Mountain Lodge! Check out our Google Reviews! ;)



Just 13 minutes from downtown Cloudcroft, this 4,000 sq ft retreat sits on 4 private acres overlooking Russian Canyon. Designed for families and groups, it comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests in style and serenity.



Gather in the great room by the wood-burning stove, cook in the chef’s kitchen, or catch a movie in the 77” LG OLED Theater with Sonos Surround Sound.

Challenge friends in the vintage arcade or relax on the brand-new Trex deck with a Pit Boss Pro 1600 Pellet Grill, Adirondack chairs, and daily visits from elk and deer.



Every bedroom features memory foam beds, luxury linens, and Turkish cotton towels. You’ll also enjoy 1 Gig Wi-Fi, a whole-home water filtration system, and instant hot water — ideal for larger groups.





✨ The Space

• 🛏️ Sleeps 15 in beds (up to 18 total with couches & air mattress)

• 👑 3 King Suites (2 ensuite) + Bunk Room for 6 + Twin-over-Full Bunk

• 🎬 Movie Theater Room w/ 77” OLED + 5.1 Sonos Surround

• 🕹️ Arcade Room: Basketball, Ms. Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, TMNT

• 🎲 Loft with foosball, board games, and reading nook

• 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen: waffle maker, blender, crockpot, and local coffee

• 🔥 Pit Boss Pro 1600 Pellet Grill (BYO pellets)

• 🌄 Outdoor firewood stove + new Trex deck with mountain views

• 💻 1 Gig high-speed internet for streaming or remote work

• 🌲 4 private acres with regular wildlife sightings





💫 The Experience



Mornings start with coffee on the deck as the fog lifts through the pines.

Afternoons bring friendly arcade battles, foosball tournaments, or trail hikes nearby.

Evenings end with family movies or stargazing under the mountain sky.



You’ll have direct contact with us — the owners — for quick help and personal recommendations. We’re not a property manager; we’re a family who loves hosting families.





📍 Location



Nestled in the quiet Waterfall neighborhood, The Elk Chateau offers peace and privacy just 13 minutes from downtown Cloudcroft — close to shops, hiking trails, and ski areas.



❄️ Winter note: 4WD and snow tires recommended during snow season.



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🛠️ Good to Know

• Gravel driveway with a sharp turn at the top — large SUVs may need a multi-point turn.

• No trailers due to the narrow approach and culvert protection.

• No smoking or vaping.

• High chair, Pack-N-Play, and kids’ dishware provided.

• Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM



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💬 Why Guests Love It



“The views are unreal, the beds are heaven, and the theater was a hit for everyone. It’s like having a private resort in the woods.”

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding 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

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Smoking or Vaping in or around the property. Any cigarette odor or butts found around the property will incur an additional $500 cleaning fee.
Do NOT chop down any trees on the property. Anyone seen on video cutting down trees will incur a $500 charge to replace the tree.
All guests are required to sign the online rental agreement within 48 hours of booking.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 1x Dog allowed for an additional pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade?

No, Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Sleeps 18 · 4 Private Acres · Canyon Views & Arcade Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay! The property was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was absolutely stunning beautifully designed and cozy for our family vacation!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!! We had so much fun! And the host went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Great place for big families! Big family kitchen, up to 6 people able to cook at the same time. Nice and clean rooms. Great water pressure and hot water. You will love the views! Will definitely book for another time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Our stay was awesome. They are a terrific host to deal with. Highly recommend! The pictures are very accurate. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We certainly enjoyed having our family vacation together here. The Elk Chateau was very roomy and we enjoyed every amenity it had to offer. When they say the driveway is steep, they aren't kidding, but since the weather was good, all the vehicles made it okay. We'll be prepared next time, if we are able to return. Thanks again to the hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Escape

This is the perfect home for a family gathering, clean, spacious and secluded. I highly recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

This cabin exceeded our expectations by far. It had everything you need, plus more. We'll definitely book this place in the future. It was a wonderful weekend getaway in this winter wonderland 💜
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place we have ever stayed at. Everyone had plenty personal space, comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms, a space kitchen. Everything was spacious and beautiful inside and out. Great hosts!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay!

It really was an incredible stay! The beautiful “Elk Chateau” was everything it stated and much more. Beautiful location and fabulous home with everything we needed to make our family trip memorable. Johnny and Ashley were wonderful hosts! Great communication and they strived to make our stay as pleasurable as possible. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes very attentive to all of our questions and concerns.
Enjoying wildlife on the porch.
Enjoying the wildlife.
Beautiful 20 foot Christmas tree!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

Loved our stay at Elk Chateau. Beautifully furnished and immaculately maintained and cleaned. Stayed with our family of 12 and there was plenty of room for all of us to be comfortable. We were able to see several large Bull Elk from the deck. We would all love to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend for multi-family get together

We were in the area for a family wedding. This house was perfect for my siblings and their families to all have space to relax and enjoy the weekend together. The house was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and the games kept all the kids entertained. I would not hesitate to stay here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cloudcroft

Great home. Beautiful outdoor living space. Well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Chateau

Great place for my family. My grandkids loved the basement with the Home Theater and the arcade games. The adults loved the deck with the view. We all loved the kitchen with the big table looking out plus the outdoor table for our lunchtime meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Lodging

This place was amazing. We needed lodging for our daughter's wedding that was being held in a meadow in a canyon over. The owner was very accommodating. Wish we had more time to hang out at this cabin. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in the mountains

Had a great long weekend. 3 couples. Was great to have 3 king beds, each with own bathroom. Great views off back decks. Everything was as advertised. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week In Cloudcroft

Absolutely wonderful and spacious cabin for my family of five! This was my first trip back to Cloudcroft after about 20 years, and the first time bringing my teenage kids. This cabin brought back many of the memories I made as a kid visiting Cloudcroft, and those memories have now been passed down to my kids thanks to our magnificent stay at the Elk Chateau!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and spacious.

We all really enjoyed our stay. It was clean, beautiful and up to date. The kids loved the out door area and the arcades. The adults enjoyed the large back porch with a great view and top of the line grill. We loved the kitchen and living room as well. We've been in several rentals in the area over the years and this is our favorite by far. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual snow trip

What an Amazing place to stay! Beautiful veiw from the upperdeck. Plenty of rooms and beds for family and friends.Table big enough for the whole family to enjoy meals or game nite. Loved the instant hot water after a day of playing in the snow. Ez check in and great communication. We definitely will be back next year! Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL and FUN Cabin!

Cabin is beautiful and great for family getaways! Everyone had a blast in the arcade room! We enjoyed watching movies in the entertainment room. Cabin is perfect for large groups and won't feel crowded. Owners are amazing and very attentive with any questions or concerns. Lovely scenery and about a mile away from a beautiful waterfall. Will definitely be returning to this cabin! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and well stocked. I like that the owners have little signs all over, to help you know how the house works and help you remember things you need to take care of before you check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Esta tranquilo silencio excelente ubicacion
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024