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Grinning Bear Lodge: Hot Tub, Large Deck, Fire-Pit & Mountain Serenity.

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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms268 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Angel Fire, NM
  • Place, Angel Fire Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Angel Fire Bike Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Monte Verde Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Angel Fire, NM (AXX)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Angel Fire

With a stay at this vacation home in Angel Fire, you'll be in the mountains, and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Monte Verde Lake and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Angel Fire Resort. .This vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Angel Fire Bike Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Carson National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Angel Fire Resort - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Angel Fire Bike Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Angel Fire Country Club - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Monte Verde Lake - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 17 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angel Fire Country Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Zebs Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mi Cocina Mexicana - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Angel Fired Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Village Haus - ‬17 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.

Grinning Bear Lodge: Hot Tub, Large Deck, Fire-Pit & Mountain Serenity.

🏡 Grinning Bear Lodge | Peaceful Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Fireplace & Game Loft

Escape to the peaceful beauty of Angel Fire at Grinning Bear Lodge, a private 4-bedroom, 3-bath mountain retreat tucked among the pines. Designed for both relaxation and adventure, this spacious home features a large deck with a private hot tub, cozy stone fireplace, and a game loft with foosball, PlayStation, and panoramic views of the forest. You’ll often see deer wandering by in this tranquil haven just 5 miles from Angel Fire Resort.



🌲 The Space

Step inside and breathe in serenity. Vaulted ceilings, a grand stone fireplace, and a wall of windows blur the line between indoors and nature. Thoughtful Southwestern lodge décor — leather, native blankets, and wildlife touches — completes the warm, rustic feel.



🍳 Kitchen & Dining

The fully equipped chef’s kitchen makes hosting easy with stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and every utensil you’ll need for family meals. Enjoy the waffle bar, fresh-ground coffee (Keurig, drip, or French press), and gather around the 10-seat dining table or kitchen island for 5.
✅ Pots, pans, baking dishes, spices, and essentials all provided for your mountain feast.



🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Main Level
• Primary Suite: King bed, ensuite bathroom with jetted tub & large walk-in shower
• Bedroom 2: Two full beds (sleeps 4)
• Full bathroom
• Laundry room with washer & dryer

Upstairs
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Bedroom 4: Queen + Twin bed
• Jack-and-Jill bathroom
• Game Loft: Sofa bed, reading nook, foosball, PlayStation 4, books & games



🎮 Entertainment & Connectivity
• Fiber optic internet (remote work & streaming ready)
• 4 Roku Smart TVs (no cable/satellite)
• Foosball table & PlayStation 4 for indoor fun



🌌 Outdoor Living
• Expansive deck with lounge seating & dining area
• Private hot tub under the stars
• Gas grill & pellet smoker for cookouts
• Gas fire pit for s’mores & stargazing
• Peaceful forest views and frequent wildlife sightings



🐾 Pet-Friendly

We welcome up to 2 well-behaved dogs (50 lbs max each) for a $250 non-refundable pet fee. Please respect the pet policy — extra dogs or over-limit weights incur a $1,000 fine per dog.



⚠️ Important Notes
• 4WD/AWD required in winter due to mountain roads.
• No trash pickup in Angel Fire — guests must take trash to the Recycle Park (directions provided). Please keep trash in the house or garage to avoid wildlife encounters.
• Security cameras on the exterior (garage, entryway, and driveway) for your safety.



✝️ Your Mountain Refuge Awaits

Whether you’re skiing the slopes, hiking the trails, or relaxing by the fire, Grinning Bear Lodge is a place to rest, renew, and reconnect. It’s more than a getaway — it’s a peaceful refuge where you can breathe deeply, savor the stillness, and be reminded of God’s goodness in the beauty of His creation.

Book your stay today and experience the magic of Angel Fire at Grinning Bear Lodge!
Located just 5 miles from Angel Fire Resort.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a pickleball court.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,883 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please set thermostat to 55 upon departure.
Remember to text Barb at the time of your exit 1(575)613-2083.
Safe travels home!!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

This property does not have elevators

Reviews

Grinning Bear Lodge: Hot Tub, Large Deck, Fire-Pit & Mountain Serenity. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., lubbock,Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I had a great time staying at this cozy cabin in the woods. We really just enjoyed just hanging out relaxing with our puppy’s. We saw elk and mule deer. We had everything thing we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

msmith0801

Liked: Cleanliness
We recently spent time at this lovely home in Angel Fire and couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The enclosed deck/patio was a huge plus—it gave our dogs a safe space to roam while we relaxed and took in the peaceful surroundings.Inside, the home was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. The coffee bar was a charming touch, and we made great use of the grill thanks to all the provided necessities. The kitchen had all the cookware, utensils, and dishware we needed, making meal prep easy and enjoyable.There were plenty of cozy blankets and throws throughout the house, and I have to rave about the bath towels—OMG, they were sooo soft! Honestly, they were the best we’ve had in any rental, and we’ve been coming to Angel Fire for 12 years.The house instructions were clear and helpful, which made settling in a breeze. The fireplace was a little tricky to figure out, but that might’ve been user error. Internet connectivity was solid the entire time, which was great for both work and streaming.Overall, it’s a beautiful and private home that made for a relaxing and memorable stay. We highly recommend it and would absolutely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway.

Grinning Bear Lodge was exactly as advertised. Quiet, peaceful, and yet close to activities and services. The lodge was very clean and well kept. Everything you need to stay and not leave if that’s what you want to do. Sit on the deck and view the wildlife and the stars. Even saw a bear on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Found in Angel Fire!

What a perfect stay in Angel Fire! We loved our vacation at Grinning Bear Lodge. The home was beautiful and comfortable for our family’s 3 generations. Every room had personal touches that felt so welcoming! The bedrooms had comfortable beds and cozy blankets to snuggle under! The bathrooms had the fluffiest towels and so many extra products to make you feel right at home. The kids loved the game room and all the board games. The living room had plenty of seating for all of us and we loved snuggling each evening watching movies on the large TV. The kitchen was the best stocked that we have ever had in a vacation home! Our favorites included all the spices needed for cooking, a wonderful coffee bar, a waffle maker and of course the s’mores kit! The back deck was voted as our families favorite spot! The hot tub was luxurious, the fire pit was cozy and we enjoyed eating meals at the roomy table. The home is on a quiet street nestled in beautiful pine and aspen trees! We were thrilled to see deer and elk in our yard each evening! We will choose Grinning Bear lodge each time we visit Angel Fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location - Angel Fire

The home was fairly secluded in the mountain forest, quiet, peaceful, beautiful setting. 2nd year stating at this home and was fabulous.
Deer in the morning off the deck
Meadow behind the house
Ski slopes
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous family weekend in Gulf Shores

We were extremely happy w/ the condo and how easy it was to walk across the street to the beach & ocean. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

It was a much needed relaxing weekend we really enjoy the stay thank you so much,, very beautiful place and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

Great Place with awesome amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We will definitely stay here again! Great location and condo was very spacious and nice! Didn’t like paying $35 for a parking pass. We had a few minor issues but the condo and maintenance staff was quick to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023