Welcome to Doc's Place - A Tribute to an Amazing Veterinarian
Doc's Place is more than just a cabin; it's a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Dr. Baker, an extraordinary equestrian veterinarian, and his love for Ruidoso. Dr. Baker and his wife purchased this charming retreat with dreams of one day retiring in this beautiful mountain town. Before his passing, the Baker family created many cherished memories here, spending countless holidays in this peaceful haven.
Dr. Baker was renowned for his dedication to his work and his clients. He loved helping equestrian families and was widely respected as one of the best in his field. He and his wife also shared a deep passion for racehorses and the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, making this location even more special to them.
In addition to their love for horses, Dr. Baker's wife, children, and grandchildren are avid golfers who spent many hours enjoying the local courses. Golf was one of their favorite family activities, and they often found time to tee off together amidst the stunning mountain views.
Today, as a family, we want to share that same love of the area and the special memories we've built here. We hope you'll enjoy this little retreat as much as we do. Whether you're here to relax, explore the nearby mountains, play a round of golf, or take in the excitement of the track, we believe you'll feel right at home at Doc's Place.
Ruidoso, Alto, and surrounding areas: Submerse yourself within the towering pines of Lincoln County and watch local wildlife such as elk, deer, wild horses, turkey, birds, and more in their natural habitats. Plan a day basking in the stillness of our national forest while hiking, biking, or fishing, golfing at one of our multiple golf courses or spend a fun night out on the town at one of the area's local attractions! Be sure to swim or fish at the beautiful Grindstone or Alto Lake, delight your senses at Winter Park with roller coaster and tubing, and explore the ski slopes and hiking trails throughout Ski Apache. Win big at one of our three local casinos and enjoy the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Be happy you took a respite from the concrete jungle. Come relax and refresh with us!
Doc's Place is located across the street from Tucked Away for larger group accommodations.
Distances to Area Attractions and Travel Time (barring there is not an elk or wild horse traffic jam):
Bonito Lake 12.8 miles; 27 minute drive
Grindstone Lake 3.7 miles; 11 minute drive
Inn of the Mountain Gods 6.8 miles; 16 minute drive
Midtown Shopping District 3.1 miles; 9 minute drive
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino 6.8 miles; 17 minute drive
Ski Apache Ski Resort 15.5 miles; 34 minute drive
Ruidoso Winter Park/Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster 4 miles; 9 minute drive
Bedding: 3 King
Please Note: This home is dog-friendly with a limit of 3 dogs. A pet fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per pet applies. Please let us know if you'll be bringing your furry friend so we can make the necessary arrangements. For their safety and comfort, pets are required to be kenneled when left alone in all of our pet-friendly cabins.
The fine print, what to expect: Our cabins include basic cable, satellite or streaming television, basic cooking utensils, propane gas grill (propane provided), washer and dryer (if applicable- please look at the amenities), towels and bed linens for guest use along with heating for winter. Our homes come equipped with either a drip or Keurig coffee maker. *Linens and bath towels *Extra blankets and bedding *Spa towels for properties with spas/hot tubs. While our kitchens are fully equipped with glassware/cookware/utensils/dishes, etc. this does not ensure that all homes will have a blender, crock pot, spices, coffee, or condiments. Please call ahead to confirm if items such as these are available. If not, we ask that you bring your own. Basic toiletries in the Master bathroom only are: *One (1) travel-sized each of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, and facial bar soap, *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom. Basic toiletries in all additional bathrooms (if applicable) are: *three (3) rolls of toilet paper; one (1) on the holder and two (2) stored in the bathroom, *one (1) travel-sized bar soap and/or facial soap, *one (1) hairdryer in the home. Basic supplies in the home: *five (5) All-Clear laundry pods, *dish detergent in pod or liquid form (quantities may vary and/or be limited), and three (3) Lemi Shine rinse agent in single-use cups (for homes with dishwashers), *liquid dish soap in (at minimum) a partial container (may only be in homes without dishwashers- check amenities to ensure the home you booked has a dishwasher), *two to three (2-3) rolls of paper towels, *two (2) trash liners in each waste basket; one (1) prepared in a basket and at least one (1) in the bottom or under the sink. We encourage guests to please be mindful of the supplies we provide and always bring extras as housekeeping does not deliver more than what is required to be left in the homes. We highly encourage guests to be prepared with access to chains and/or 4-wheel drive in winter months. Firewood is not provided for homes with wood burning fireplaces.
