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Winter getaways.
Snow on red rock, a river that flows all winter, and a private cliffside home with a crackling fire. Drive to northern New Mexico's ski areas by day (Ski Santa Fe is about 1 hr 15 min away); come home to the Pecos.
Ski areas within reach
Four mountains, one cozy base.
Drive times from the Cliff House in normal conditions. In snow, allow extra time and check each resort before you go.
Ski Santa Fe
About 56 miles · 1 hr 15 min
The closest ski area, at the top of Hyde Park Road above Santa Fe. Ski Santa Fe lodging
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort
About 81 miles · 1 hr 30 min
A relaxed, family-friendly mountain north of Mora on NM-518. Sipapu ski lodging
Pajarito Mountain
About 82 miles · 1 hr 30 min
A community ski area in the Jemez Mountains above Los Alamos.
Angel Fire Resort
About 93 miles · 1 hr 50 min
A larger resort in the Moreno Valley, for a full day on the mountain.
After the slopes
Warm floors, a crackling fire.
A private retreat built for cold nights, with plenty of room to spread out after a day on the mountain.
Warm & cozy
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Radiant heated floors, on year-round
- Mini-split heating and air conditioning
Room for the group
- Sleeps up to 7
- King, queen, queen sleeper sofa and twin XL rollaway
- The entire property is yours, with no shared spaces
Après-ski
- Oversized Jacuzzi tub and steam shower
- Washer and dryer for wet gear
- Full kitchen, fiber Wi-Fi and Roku smart TV
The setting
- Private property along both banks of the Pecos River
- Canyon views through about 25 feet of glass doors
- Snow on red rock, and a river that flows all winter
Between ski days
Slow winter days on the Pecos.
Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons at the Cliff House. The spillway keeps flowing through ice and snow, the trout keep biting below it, and the canyon goes quiet under a fresh snowfall.
- Winter fly fishing right on the property
- Santa Fe, about 30–40 minutes away, for galleries and New Mexican food
- Montezuma Hot Springs, rustic roadside pools just outside Las Vegas, NM
- Pecos National Historical Park, about 17 miles away
Pecos River Cliff House is an independent private vacation rental. We are not affiliated with Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort or any other ski area. Drive times are estimates from the property in normal conditions; allow extra time in snow and check each resort for conditions and opening dates.
Your winter base camp
Ski by day, the Pecos by night.
The entire private property along both banks of the Pecos, just for your group.