Lodge at Cloudcroft -Cloudcroft, NM

Perched at roughly 9,000 feet in the Sacramento Mountains, The Lodge at Cloudcroft feels like a mountain retreat designed for another era—because it was. Built for rail travelers escaping desert heat, it’s all timber, lantern-glow ambiance, and whisper-quiet hallways. And if local lore is right, you may not be alone up there—especially after dark, when “Rebecca” (the lodge’s most famous spirit) is said to make her presence known with playful, unmistakable mischief.

Brief Hotel History

• Constructed in 1899 by the Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain Railway as part of Cloudcroft’s early development as a mountain resort destination.

• The lodge was intended as a cool-weather escape—described historically as a “roof garden” style retreat for travelers (including people coming up from hotter areas).

• It remains one of New Mexico’s signature historic lodges and has undergone modern restoration/renovation work to preserve its architectural character.

👻 Haunted hot spots & reported paranormal activity

The Lodge is widely associated with a resident spirit often called “Rebecca.” Multiple sources describe her as a playful presence connected to the property’s early-era staff/guest lore.

Commonly reported activity includes:

• Mischievous phenomena such as lights flickering and items being moved/misplaced (as described by guests).

• Apparition reports, including mentions of a woman with red hair seen around the dining area in some haunt listings.

• “Rebecca” being tied to the restaurant identity (and the broader lodge folklore), reinforcing the long-running nature of the legend.

Most haunted rooms or areas to request

Room-number folklore at The Lodge is less standardized than some hotels, but the most consistent “hot zones” are:

1. Dining / restaurant areas tied to “Rebecca” lore (historically branded around her).

2. Historic hallways + older sections of the main lodge (where guests describe classic “old hotel” activity like flickers and moved items).

3. If you want less paranormal vibe: some guest tips note you can opt for the newer property/sections if you’re uneasy about the ghost story.

Recommended Check-in Request:
“Could you place me in the historic main lodge (older section) for the full atmosphere? I’m interested in the Rebecca lore.”

Recent guest reviews

Guest reviews do occasionally call out the haunting directly, often describing Rebecca’s “mischievous” behavior (e.g., flickering lights, misplaced items), even when the guest is unsure whether it was paranormal or just atmosphere.
There are also TripAdvisor reviews explicitly titled around the “Ghost of Rebecca.”

👻 Ghost rating

7 / 10 — Strong, long-running named-ghost lore (Rebecca) plus repeated guest mentions of “mischievous” activity and consistent haunted-list inclusion, though room-specific claims vary.

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