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Casita Azul, Mesilla Plaza Only Steps Away
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
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Mesilla, NM
- Place, Mesillia Plaza1 min walk
- Place, Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery3 min walk
- Place, Fountain Theater5 min walk
- Airport, Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
One full bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area
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Casita Azul, Mesilla Plaza Only Steps Away
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About the area
Mesilla
Located in Mesilla, this holiday home is on a lake. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Rio Grande reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include NMSU Center for the Arts and Museum of Nature & Science. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at NMSU Tennis Center or Pan American Center. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain climbing, hiking and cycling in the area.

Mesilla, NM
What's nearby
- San Albino Basilica - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Mesillia Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Fountain Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Fountain Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Whataburger - 4 min drive
- Dutch Bros Coffee - 3 min drive
- Spotted Dog Brewery - 9 min walk
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
30 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
21 April 2026
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Jennifer G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Daniel F.
3 April 2026
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Daniel F.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy P.
26 March 2026
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Nancy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Mark
13 December 2025
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Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Merilyn V.
8 January 2026
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Merilyn V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Ari L.
16 December 2025
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Ari L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Alice C.
2 January 2026
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Alice C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Paula H.
29 November 2025
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Paula H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lucas S.
12 May 2025
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Very nice. Great location.
Lucas S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Bernie C.
5 October 2025
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Bernie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nick E.
3 September 2025
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Nick E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joe
22 December 2024
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Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
22 September 2025
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Linda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
6 October 2025
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Mike P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Maximus L.
25 September 2025
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Maximus L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tina G.
14 September 2025
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Tina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
17 August 2025
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Monica M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
6 January 2025
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Stephanie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Rafal M.
5 August 2025
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Rafal M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Zoe D.
11 August 2025
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Zoe D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Greg V.
8 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Greg V.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 April 2025
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Historic Casita and Village
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie D.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Stephanie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jackie B.
27 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our casita stay in Mesilla. It was very roomy, quiet and only steps away from Mesilla.
Jackie B.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Mary Helen Ratje
My husband and I decided to renovate and use the casita for vacation travelers after living in it for a number of years before building our current home close by on the property. I am a retired teacher and my husband has a small business. The property belonged to my mother and father and my childhood home is close by. We have kept the character of the historic property intact but have added modern conveniences such as a quality roof, refrigerated air etc. We love Mesilla and have worked hard to protect the history and character of the property.
Why they chose this property
My husband and I renovated the casita two years ago to make a vacation rental for people to enjoy. The casita was originally a barn which my mother and father purchased along with the adjoining property in the early 1950's. It is listed on the State and National Registry of Historic Properties. My parents had the barn renovated to be used as a living space for my grandmother. The casita has thick adobe walls along with a traditional ceiling with latillas and vigas which was the customary way of building homes in our village.
Since the property is steps away from the plaza, we are the closest to the heart of Mesilla. The Basilica of San Albino, as it currently stands now was built in 1906 by a French priest, Father Grange. It is a central spot on the plaza. All around the plaza are various shops and restaurants along with The Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site. https://nmhistoricsites.org/taylor-mesilla
Since the property is steps away from the plaza, we are the closest to the heart of Mesilla. The Basilica of San Albino, as it currently stands now was built in 1906 by a French priest, Father Grange. It is a central spot on the plaza. All around the plaza are various shops and restaurants along with The Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site. https://nmhistoricsites.org/taylor-mesilla
What makes this property unique
The property, as I mentioned has thick adobe walls and traditional ceilings of vigas and latillas. It is decorated in the New Mexico/Mexico style with folk art and art covering the walls and nichos. It is listed on the State and National Registry of Historic Places and a few steps away from the Historic Mesilla Plaza. Our property, which is tucked away behind the Historic Site, was part of the historic home which we occupy now, The Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site entrance is on Calle de Principal which is right on the plaza. The site opened officially on November 8, 2025. The Historic Site is open Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30-4:00. I would suggest a guided tour which currently are available Wednesday through Sunday at 10:00 and 2:00. You can purchase your tickets at this website and learn more about it. https://nmhistoricsites.org/taylor-mesilla
Mesilla has plenty of beautiful areas to walk or ride bikes. Las Cruces is close by with many attractions in and around it. The Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument is nearby, along with the Rio Grande River and Mesilla Valley Bosque Park. There are plenty of art galleries, shopping and wonderful restaurants both in Mesilla and Las Cruces.
Mesilla has plenty of beautiful areas to walk or ride bikes. Las Cruces is close by with many attractions in and around it. The Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument is nearby, along with the Rio Grande River and Mesilla Valley Bosque Park. There are plenty of art galleries, shopping and wonderful restaurants both in Mesilla and Las Cruces.
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