New Mexico > Ruidoso > Mechem Drive Area > Starry Night

Isn’t It Romantic? - A cozy one-bedroom cabin nestled among soaring Ponderosa pines, Starry Night lets you focus on nature, relaxation and each other.

All the Comforts of Home - Once you kick back in the plumply cushioned armchairs you might never want to get back up. Fortunately, you have a flat-screen TV with cable to keep you entertained.

Warm Up by the Fire - Not only does the gas fireplace, set in a rustic stone surround, warm up the cabin on chilly winter evenings, but it also casts the room in a romantic glow.

Table for Two - Though you can walk to numerous restaurants, sometimes staying in for a cozy dinner is more special, especially when you can open the window and listen to the mountain breeze rustling through the trees.

Ready, Set, Cook - It may be compact, but Starry Night’s kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, oven/stove, microwave and coffeemaker, as well as cookware and tableware.

Laze and Loll on the Queen-Size Bed - Starry Night’s queen-size bed is so comfortable; you might want to spend an entire day nestled under the covers. Go ahead—you’re on vacation, after all!

Leave Your Linens at Home - When you arrive, you’ll find plenty of clean towels for the bathroom and the bed perfectly made up and ready for you to sprawl out on.

Dine Alfresco - After cooking your catch of the day—or steaks from the supermarket down the road—on Starry Night’s outdoor gas grill, you can savor your meal on the porch, which is furnished with a table and chairs.

The Best of Both Worlds - When you stay at Starry Night you get to be at one with nature, but at the same time you can enjoy modern conveniences including cable TV.

The Good Life - Bring your morning coffee to the porch, take a deep breath of the pine-scented air and watch deer stroll by… it doesn’t get much better than this!

Location, Location, Location - Not only is Apache Village a delightful enclave, it’s also a short walk away from restaurants and shopping.

You’ll Never Tire of the Views - From indoors and out you’ll have glorious views of nature’s grandeur. It’s the perfect setting for selfies—and for memories you’ll long cherish.

A Great Escape - So many people who stay in one of our Apache Village cabins return again and again. There’s simply no other locale as peaceful, convenient and convivial!

Welcome to Apache Village - Once you pull into Apache Village and see how inviting Starry Night is, you’ll know you chose the ideal home base for your Ruidoso vacation.

Explore Your Surroundings - You don’t have to go far to immerse yourself in the glories of the Southwestern setting; you simply have to walk out your front door!

Into the Wild - Deer, wild turkeys, elk, bears, eagles and even horses are among the wildlife you might spy during your stay.

Spin the Wheel - Starry Night is only 15 minutes away from two casinos: Casino Apache, part of the Inn of the Mountain Gods resort, and Billy the Kid.

And They’re Off… - You don’t have to place a bet to enjoy watching the horses strut their stuff at nearby Ruidoso Downs.

This is Billy the Kid Country - Ruidoso sits on the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway. Both the Byway Interpretive Center and the Hubbard Museum of the American West are only 15 minutes from Starry Night.

Walk on By - Because Starry Night is within walking distance of numerous restaurants and bars, you can enjoy a night out without worrying about who will be the designated driver.

Bring Your Golf Clubs - Cree Meadows and the Links at Sierra Blanca are only two of the many golf courses nearby.

The Majestic Sierra Blanca - The 12,000-foot-high Sierra Blanca Peak is visible from multiple vantage points around Ruidoso.

Photo Ops Abound - You’ll find plenty of Instagram-worthy scenes as you explore Ruidoso.

Mountains Majesty - You can admire the mountains year-round, and in winter you can ski them as well: Ski Apache resort is less than 40 minutes away.

So Much to See and Do - The Hubbard Museum of the American West and Fort Stanton are among the attractions just a short drive from Starry Night.

A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words - What more can we say about the beauty and serenity of the setting?

Go to Town - Downtown Ruidoso is known for its art galleries and artisanal shops—perfect when you want a day off from outdoor activities.

Sierra Blanca Peak - Standing 12,000 feet over Ruidoso, Sierra Blanca towers majestically over the entire area and provides great views from all angles.

Local Wildlife - Don't be surprised if you come in contact with local wildlife during your stay in Ruidoso. They're so friendly!

Alto Lake - Stocked with rainbow trout and occasionally catfish, Alto Lake is the perfect choice for nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts and don't forget your cameras because Alto Lake is known for black bear, deer, elk, and eagle sightings!

Shop til' You Drop - A vacation isn't complete without purchasing memory-filled souvenirs, so slip on your best walking shoes and head into town to explore genuine hand-made crafts, jewelry, and more!

Feeling Lucky? - Stop by the casino and cash out big!

Get In the Loop - Stop by the visitor center and plan out your whole vacation with stuff to do in the area.

Ready, Set, Go - The racetrack is always a great attraction when visiting Ruidoso.

1 BR | 1 Full Bath | Sleeps 2 | Community View

Ruidoso, NM

Cabin

Property type

Wooded View View

In Town Proximity

Pet Friendly Amenity

Where you'll be

Description

When you stay at Starry Night, you’ll experience the full glory of nature firsthand. Pine-scented mountain breezes will waft through the windows of the one-bedroom cabin, as will the trilling of hummingbirds during the day and the hooting of owls at night. While you enjoy your morning coffee on the porch, you’re likely to see deer scamper by; herds of elk can often be found crossing the roads of the two-acre Apache Village enclave in which Starry Night is located.

Built in the late 1940s by an experienced carpenter, Starry Night is one of 35 cabins that make up Apache Village. Though it retains its down-home charm, with knotty-pine walls and doors and a covered porch, the cabin has plenty of modern features as well. For instance, the living area includes a wall-mounted flat-screen TV with cable and two roomy armchairs in which you can enjoy your favorite shows. When you return from hitting the slopes of nearby Ski Apache on a chilly winter’s evening, you’ll appreciate the convenience of the gas fireplace in its river-stone surround.

Starry Night also has a well-equipped kitchenette. Along with a mini fridge/freezer, oven/stove, microwave, and coffeemaker you’ll find cookware and tableware so that you can rustle up eggs in the morning and just about anything else at night. What’s more, there’s a gas grill right outside. If you reel in fish from the nearby lakes, you can barbecue them. You can dine alfresco too; the patio is furnished with a bistro table and chairs. Of course, there’s an equally charming table for two indoors by a window, where you can enjoy dinner with a view.

And if you prefer not to cook at all, you’ll find numerous restaurants nearby. You can even walk to many of them, as well as to shops, galleries and bars. Despite its bucolic setting, Starry Night is close to everything Ruidoso has to offer. Grindstone Lake and Trail System is only five minutes away; here you can fish, boat, hike, ride mountain bikes, ride horses and play disc golf. Equally close is Grindstone Stables, where you can enjoy an hour-long guided tour on horseback. In just 10 minutes you can drive to Alto Lake and Recreation Area. When you’re not fishing in the trout-stocked lake, explore the surrounding trails on foot, mountain bike or horseback (at the end of the Eagle Creek Trail you’ll find a waterfall!). In 15 minutes or less you can drive to the Hubbard Museum of the American West, the Inn of the Mountain Gods and Billy the Kid casinos and Ruidoso Downs, as well as several golf courses.

To enjoy all of these attractions, you’ll need to be well rested. Fortunately, Starry Night’s bedroom includes a queen-size bed you’ll relish sprawling out on. The bed will be perfectly made up before you arrive, so you can begin your vacation with a nap before you even unpack. You’ll find plenty of clean towels ready and waiting too—no need to load up your suitcase with linens from home.

Charming, inviting and in a blissful location, Starry Night is a special cabin for a special getaway. It has only one drawback: Once you’re here, you may never want to leave! Experience its pleasures for yourself and book your stay today.

Please remember that Ruidoso is a mountain town with snow and icy conditions during the winter. This can affect driving and parking conditions regardless of the property, driveway, or roads. 4x4 or chains may be required during winter months to access your home.

If you are trying to book within 48 hours of arrival please call 575-258-5200 during business hours to make any last minute reservations.

Maximum 1 vehicle

Amenities

View

Wooded View

Location

In Town

Property Features

Air Conditioning

Cable/Satellite

Wireless Internet

No/Limited Air Conditioning

TV (s)

Grill - Gas

Laptop Friendly

No Smoking or Vaping Allowed

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Smoke Detector

Linens Provided

Heating

Private Entrance

Fire Extinguisher

Fireplace

Kitchen

Coffee Maker

Dishes and Utensils

Cookware

Microwave

Kitchenette

Oven

Stove

Mini Fridge

Bathroom

Bath Towels Provided

Parking

Parking /Access- 4WD Required for Winter

Parking/Access - 4WD Recommended for Winter

Resort/Shared Amenities

Community Grill-Gas

Nearby Activities

Canoeing

Fishing - Fly

Golf Course(s)

Kayaking Rentals

Miniature Golf

Museums

Outlet Shops

Shopping

Biking

Birding

Casino

Health Beauty Spa

Hiking

Horse Race Track

Library

Snow Skiing

Winery Tours

Restaurants

Fishing

Cinemas

Medical Services