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The Bear Essentials

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Angel Fire, NM
  • Angel Fire Resort
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Angel Fire Bike Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Angel Fire Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Angel Fire

When you stay at this condo in Angel Fire, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Mountain View Mall and Angel Fire Resort. .This condo is 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Red River Ski Area and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Angel Fire Bike Park.

What's nearby

  • Angel Fire Resort - 15 min walk
  • Angel Fire Bike Park - 16 min walk
  • Angel Fire Country Club - 4 min drive
  • Monte Verde Lake - 5 min drive
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Angel Fire, NM (AXX) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angel Fire Country Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Enchanted Circle Brewing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Village Haus Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mikuna Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Bear Essentials

Come enjoy Angel Fire with all the comforts of home for your whole family. Our condo is a 3 minute drive from Angel Fire Resort. Fully furnished with Queen Bed in Master bedroom along with private master bath with double vanity separated from private toilet with shower, 2 Guest Bedrooms with Queen bed in one and Twin over Full bunk bed in other. Second bathroom also has double vanity with private toilet and shower. Comfortably sleeping 7 adults and sofa sleeper in living room for more sleeping space if needed. Kitchen is completely equipped for all your cooking needs. Stackable washer and dryer in unit for your convenience as well.

Our Condo is on Lower level with plenty of parking in front of condo with access to our unit by entrance next to garages and 1 flight of stairs.

No matter the time of year you choose to experience all the beauty and activities Angel Fire has to offer, we think you will find our condo to be your home away from home.
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free condo features wheelchair access, a stereo, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include books, games, and snowboarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bruce and Gina Slattery

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking in Condo

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Note from host: No more than 10 people in Condo
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Bear Essentials
The Bear Essentials Condo
The Bear Essentials Angel Fire
The Bear Essentials Condo Angel Fire
Benchmark Condo Unit # 113 The Bear Essentials

The Bear Essentials Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at The Bear Essentials. The hosts were very responsive and their home was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Abundance of things to use to cook. Plenty of supplies. Comfy beds. Great communication with owner. Great stay. Only critique is there is a ring doorbell that wasn’t in the description. Not a huge deal just something to note.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alesha H., Murphy

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
The Bear Essentials is a great place to stay. Even though we didn’t cook during our stay, if we did, we would have had everything we needed a more. I loved all of the unique touches. We felt like we were in a real life bear den. So cute! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and roomy with cabin-feel
This condo was perfect for our quick ski trip in Angel Fire! It felt like we were in a spacious cabin rather than a condo, with a roomy living space and a kitchen that had everything we needed to cook meals and even bake dessert. It’s not far from the ski resort and even though the roads were slick due to the snow, the parking lot and road leading up to the property were plowed before we left to ski for the day. We would definitely stay at the bear essentials again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great condo Furnished nicely and had everything we needed Host was easy to communicate with and so accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great condo, great hosts!
We had a fantastic time on our trip. This property is in a perfect location and our hosts over communicated throughout the process. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!!!
This was our 1st family ski vacation and the accommodations were great!!! When we first walked in, the place was very inviting. There was a small christmas tree and it just felt like the holidays. The ski resort was just around the corner, so only a couple of minutes away. After a long day on the mountains, it was a good feeling to just chill and relax at the condo for the rest of the evening. I highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer stay in Angel Fire
The Bear Necessities was the perfect place to stay for our family of 4. It was beautifully decorated, cozy and comfortable. The weather in the summer is absolute perfection. We had the windows open and let the breeze flow through 24/7. You’ll have no worries while you’re there. And there is plenty to do. While visiting the area, we hiked Wheelers Peak, shopped in Taos, visited Cimmaron Canyon state park among other things. Our days were full of adventure. I highly recommend staying at the Bear necessities and have your own adventure in Northern New Mexico!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family!
Our family of 4 (2 boys 15 and 11) had a great experience. Everything we could need was there. If there is any downside, we wished there were more windows to let the fresh mountain air in!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This property was exactly what we needed for our stay in Angel Fire. The owners were wonderful and extremely great to work with. Will stay again next time we are in Angel Fire. Be sure to book your next stay in this condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and location!!
No half star rating with HomeAway. Overall 4.5 stars. Pros: Beautiful & cozy condo and very close to Angel Fire slope (2 mins drive or 10-15 mins walk). Check-in and out process was a brief. Condo was clean, just like pictures, and fully stocked. Minor cons, condo stated sleep for 8 but not enough beds. More comfortable for 6.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

GLENN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Angel Fire ski trip 2/13/20 - 2/18/20 at the Benchmark condos unit #113
This was a great property. It is centrally located and is very close to the ski lifts and the grocery stores. The condo had everything that we needed and was very comfortable. We would definitely recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Jobeth w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabuous place, great location
What a great place! This is very close to the slopes and easy to get in and out. Had a great family weekend in this wonderful condo. It is well-equipped and has everything you need from a fire place, super kitchen to a master bedroom with an amazing view. The owners are fabulous and helpful. Highly recommend The Bear Essentials!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a great time with friends and family while we were there. Easy to get in and out to the lifts with a very short drive. Great communication with the owners during the process. Thanks again for letting us stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Great Owners!
Very close to ski resort, well kept & communication with owners was second to none! Will definitely consider this property during the Summer as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019