Shep's Artist Retreat | Cabin in Cloudcroft
3 Bedroom Cabin in Cloudcroft
Shep's Artist Retreat 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 or take Shep's class, please let us know. Most are for sale with the exception of 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 that sleeps 8 comfortably, 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. We've also built a treehouse for both kids & adults which is outside the fenced area & is shared with Shep's Studio Hideaway next door..
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, Cloudcroft Sandwich Shop, 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.
We are pet friendly with a maximum of 2 pets & a $50 non-refundable fee per pet. There is a doggy door & fenced back yard. If you bring a pet, it must be kenneled anytime you are not at the cabin. You are responsible for picking up feces in the yard & disposing in dumpster.
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.
Shep's Artist Retreat is located in Cloudcroft. Shep's Artist Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Cabin features Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Shep's Artist Retreat has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Cloudcroft has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Cloudcroft, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Hair dryer
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Bathtub or shower
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Shampoo
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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2+ bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Wood stove
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Living room
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Spices
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Stovetop
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Paper towels
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Refrigerator
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Coffee/tea maker
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Blender
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Oven
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near laundromat
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Laundry facilities
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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Welcoming dogs only
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Pet friendly
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No elevators
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Smoke-free property
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Snow sports gear
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Mountain biking nearby
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Golf nearby
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Tennis on site
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Ice skating nearby
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Rock climbing nearby
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Snowmobiling nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Mountain climbing nearby
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Casino nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Golfing on site
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Smart TV
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Games
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Books
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Video library
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DVD player
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Unit size: 1449 sq ft (135 sq m)
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English
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Near a zoo
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In the mountains
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In a village
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Near a hospital
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Desk
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Printer
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Desk chair
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Children's books
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Children's games
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Children's toys
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Safe
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Balcony
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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Fenced yard
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Deadbolt lock
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 03-536176-00-0 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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