It’s easy to see how Clearview received its name. From the roomy deck of the 6-bedroom lodge, you have a spectacular view of Sierra Blanca just beyond the lush woodlands. So that you can make the most of the vista, the deck is furnished as comfortably as any great room. When you’re not perched on a chair or one of the porch swings, you can sit down to an alfresco meal at the deck’s large dining table. You can even admire the mountains as you cook on the gas grill. As well as the covered deck, Clearview has a patio with yet another swing plus a bistro table and chairs. Also, on the patio is a roomy hot tub. The pine-scented mountain breezes make a soak among the steamy bubbles even more pampering. And along the side of the pet-friendly house is a fire pit. On a brisk autumn evening, everyone can gather around to roast marshmallows while pointing out the constellations in the star-studded sky. Large windows ensure that you can admire the foliage and the mountains even while indoors. The great room really is pretty great, with its wood-beamed ceiling, wood floors, and stone-surround fireplace. Couches and recliners allow everyone to make themselves at home in the living area, whether it’s to watch a movie on the large HDTV with cable, play Pictionary, surf the web via the free WiFi, or plan the next day’s adventures. The great room’s dining area features a pair of tables, each of which seats 8 people. Even if you have a full house—Clearview can sleep as many as 14 people—everyone will be able to sit down to meals together. Separating the dining area from the kitchen is a granite-top breakfast bar that seats 3. The kitchen is a delight, with stainless-steel appliances and plenty of cookware, tableware, and elbow room. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast or mixing a batch of margaritas to sip on the deck, you’ll find everything you need—except groceries, of course, and there’s a store nearby for those. Clearview’s lower level includes a den with a pool