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Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico

Cabin in Chama with kitchen and patio

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Interior
TV, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
TV, DVD player, stereo
Interior
Ponderosa offers a tranquil retreat in the Ponderosa area, just minutes from Chama and Heron Lake. Marvel at the views of Brazos Cliffs from the spacious deck and living rooms, relax in a jetted tub after exploring or biking on perfect roads.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico

PONDEROSA - This nearly-new 3 bedroom home is conveniently located in the Ponderosa area, just 7 minutes to Chama, 4 minutes to Tierra Amarilla and about 15 minutes to Heron Lake, famous for its fishing and water sports. Quality finishing and furnishing throughout. Marvel at the awesome views of the Brazos Cliffs and surrounding mountains from the spacious deck and living rooms. Nicely equipped kitchen. Jetted tub to soak away after an active day of exploring or mountain biking. The tranquil Ponderosa is made up of ranches and large tracts of land. Perfect roads for biking. Centrally located with good paved access, yet peacefully set back behind the hills away from the highway. King bed in the master suite with private bath and satellite TV. Good separation for families and groups with two more bedrooms in north wing of the house. One bedroom has a queen bed and TV for DVDs and tapes. The other has a queen with bunk above and a separate twin. A second bath serves these two guest rooms. All rooms are spacious with high ceilings. Living room has large screen TV with satellite and DVD/VCR combo. Covered parking for 3 cars. Sleeps up to 8 people in comfort and style for about $25 per person! Sorry there’s no WiFi available.

*****Please note there are 6 steep steps to get to the front door. Handicap person will have difficulty getting in as a result Please be advised.*******

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only on patios

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only on patios

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

Beautiful Log sided Cabin in Scenic Chama New Mexico
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About the area

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Chama, NM

What's nearby

  • Rio Chama - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Heron Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Chama Church of Christ - 16 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • El Vado Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Alamo Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishtail Ranch - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Three Ravens Coffee House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bode's General Store - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rio Chama and within 12 miles (20 km) of Heron Lake State Park and Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area. Chama Church of Christ and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AARON V.

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

Top notch

Very clean Wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Great getaway

Loved the area and cabin. Decore was beautiful. Just needed more silverware😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathi W.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This property was better than described. Roomy and comfortable. Beautiful cabin and beautiful location. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Ramona S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Los Ojos

The location is perfect. I would suggest you upgrade the mattresses and provide smart tvs if there is no wifi
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

As advertised

It was a beautiful location with lots of space. Everything was as listed on the site. Nice and clean. It was a great home base to sleep, shower, and nap at as we ventured out in the Chama area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn v.

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

College Dorm Reunion

Lovely house. Beautiful view. Fabulous stay. We were 8 college dorm mates, graduated in 1976. Since we are all around 70 the bunk bed was not a good choice for us. Better suited to 4 adults & 4 children. Customer service was great and timely. Earlier and more information on the water would have been helpful. Some don't like the taste of the water. Overall we had a really wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Peaceful and Great Views

We had a great stay: good accommodations, excellent views, quiet and peaceful, surrounded by plenty of flora and fauna, and well stocked with kitchen and bathroom amenities. Conveniently located close to Chama, state parks, and a national forest.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful quiet property that was very clean. Gayle was quick to respond with all questions. We saw a lot of wildlife and the sunsets and sunrises are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rustin H.

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

Christmas Hunting Trip

We really like staying in this cabin. This was our second time booking this cabin and it was just as good as the first time. It works great for our elk hunting trips to add a little luxury to the DIY hunt.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Glen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote cabin

Nice stay with no major issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Nice retreat

Well equipped home perfect for visitors! Property manager very responsive to questions and needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

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

Beautiful Cabin

The cabin views were stunning, got to see Turkeys, deer and prairie dogs. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Kitchen was fully equipped and was fortunate to make a couple meals there. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda L.

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

Nice dog-friendly property with large gathering living/dining room

We like this property and have stayed twice. The price is reasonable, it's dog friendly, check-out is reasonable, has a nice large living dining room for a small gathering. They provide lots of spices, flour, sugar, basic in the fridge, which is nice. The few things that could be improved -- the towels are a bit low quality. The queen bed in the first bedroom off the dining room is very noisy and squeaky so that when one person tries to get out of bed it wakes the other person. The dinnerware and silverware is low quality compared to other rentals we've stayed in. We left seven martini glasses to donate just for fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

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

Chama, New Mexico

Nice place. Well located for hiking and enjoying Chama valley.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Family get away!

We were looking for a place to get away and relax in cooler weather. This was perfect for a family of 8. Plenty of room! Clean! Fantastic views! Wildlife! Quiet! Perfect cool temps in the 70's during the day! Communicating with our host was easy. We may make this an annual get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela r.

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

Yearly stay

This is our second stay and wont be our last! Spacious, clean,easy to get to. Beds comfy. Kitchen fully equipped. We are water snobs so we brought our own water. Washer and dryer if you want to limit packing. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

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

Review

Nice location with lots of good views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

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

Mountain getaway

Great views and interior. Gail was available for questions. We would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina S.

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

Great place

We have a place just up the road so having this super cute rental nearby really helped to bring all of our big kids together for a weekend!! The grands stayed with us and that was also a treat for their parents :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

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

Excellent mountain rental

Very quiet and in an excellent location. If issues with the water were fixed, it would be the perfect place. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ray B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs Attention

Generally a fine place, BUT 1. Leach field leaking continually at parking. 2. Water pulsated every time it was turned on. 3. The steps at the back deck ARE DANGEROUS. 4. The electrical system (lighting) has issues. Otherwise, it was a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Chama

Nice peaceful stay. Deer running everywhere. Sunrises were incredible
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kim A.

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

Cute, cozy, easy access & lovely location

Contact with the host was easy, clear, and direct, and the property is right off the highway but feels like the middle of the country. The cabin was cute, comfy well-heated at need and nicely arranged, with a big front porch for a nice view across the valley as well as a nice sized back porch. Beds and seating were good, everything nice and clean, though starting to get worn. The only real downside is the water- it splutters and spurts and is white. You can take showers and do dishes but should bring your own drinking water. The shared bathroom shower light was out (BTW, we loved having the heat fan in there!), as well as some nightlights, but there is wonderful natural light during the day from the beautiful picture windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois T.

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

Home in the pines

So quiet. Pines all around. Excellent scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful home! Clean and very spacious! Only downfall was no AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023