Idle Hour Lodge

Welcome to the Idle Hour Lodge

Ruidoso's Affordable Cabin Choice!

Mike & Dorothy Schlitt consider the cabins and extension of their home. The Idle Hour Lodge is just minutes from Midtown Ruidoso, the heart of our mountain village and a short walk to the Rio Ruidoso. Enjoy all that Ruidoso offers from our well located cabins.

We offer 12 rustic cabins, with full kitchens and fireplace, which can sleep 2 to 6 persons.

We're the perfect destination for a weekend getaway for two, a great family fun stay or the ideal location for that long overdue family reunion!

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From Our Guests

"Love this place! Right on the river and a short walk to downtown."

Steve Stovall - Abilene, TX

"“Dorothy and Mike were excellent hosts” We stopped here on our ways out west. The cabin was cozy and very welcoming. We were able to bring our dog without a problem. Small kitchen. There were three of us my husband myself and o..."

Brimton from Trip Avdisor - Peoria, IL