1 bedroom casita - Picacho Hills - A Country Club Community - Picacho Hills

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces Museum of Art10 min drive
Mesilla Valley Mall14 min drive
New Mexico State University19 min drive
El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

1 bedroom casita - Picacho Hills - A Country Club Community

WOW! An apartment in a safe, prestigious Country Club Community on the West side of Las Cruces,just 4 miles from historic Old Mesilla, 5 miles from New Mexico State University. Located on a 1/2 acre lot completely surrounded by a colorful New Mexico rock wall. Entry to the property is through an electronically controlled gate. The gate provides additional safety and security for any critters you may wish to bring with you.

Property manager

Donald Kotowski

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Please advise owner you are planning a party/eve

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you need to sleep more than two, check VRBO #434187, same location, sleeps 6, only $100/nite

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Please advise owner you are planning a party/eve

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Las Cruces

Located in Las Cruces, this apartment is in the city centre. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paisano Pete and Museum of Nature & Science. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pan American Center or Aggie Memorial Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Las Cruces, NM

What's nearby

Las Cruces Museum of Art - 10 min drive
Mesillia Plaza - 11 min drive
Mesilla Valley Mall - 14 min drive
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum - 19 min drive
New Mexico State University - 19 min drive

Getting around

Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive
Caliche's Frozen Custard - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Zeebs. Fruit Ice, Burgers and Fries - 9 min drive
Taco Bell - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bedroom casita - Picacho Hills - A Country Club Community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 bedroom casita - Picacho Hills - A Country Club Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 bedroom casita - Picacho Hills - A Country Club Community?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 bedroom casita - Picacho Hills - A Country Club Community located?

Located in Picacho Hills, this apartment building is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rio Grande and Paisano Pete. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Recycled Roadrunner Statue are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Robert G.

27 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming back

Very good

Stayed 70 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

3 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

S x SW 2022 Road Trip

We had a very pleasant stay here. Our host, Brian, helped us with a few personal requests. Thanks. He has three dogs. They were either inside or friendly and very well behaved when they were out. The rental is in a quiet, well laid out neighborhood, adjacent to a golf course. We enjoyed several walks in the area.

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F., Estes Park, Colorado

19 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and cozy

A quiet place to stay in a quiet neighborhood despite the three large and hospitable dogs for my own dog to play with in the fenced yard.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrislyn C.

21 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picacho Hills

Worked out well for me. I had complete flexibility to visit family & friends locally. Don also generously allowed me to park my tent trailer on the property and two guests slept in that during their visit. His dogs are friendly but you need to be careful when opening the gate so they don’t sneak out.

Stayed 56 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

LISA G.

16 February 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

You Get What You Pay For...

The owner needs to inform future renters that we must "let him know" every time we leave the premises, so that is very sweet, but completely untrained dogs do not get out. This info was NOT provided in the description. I was "admonished" (his words) for this. Furthermore, there was a large clump of blond hair in the shower drain; a random and used bar of soap sat in the shower caddy; only one very small bathroom rug (I mean SMALL). This was the bare bones minimum. I suppose you get what you pay for, but as a seasoned VRBOer, I was dismayed to find there was no fresh soap, shampoo, or conditioner provided as a courtesy. Thankfully, I had brought my own. Sautee pans had no lids; there was no kettle for tea; just a coffee-maker. There were no brochures, maps, or information whatsoever about the area. Thankfully, I am from New Mexico, so I was familiar with Las Cruces, but for snowbirds, etc., this would have been problematic. The dogs were sweet as all get-up, but they were untrained, and it is not the renter's responsibility to contact the owner every time I leave. Additionally, the owner informed me that this was a "mask-free zone." New Mexico mandates that during Covid-19 people wear masks for health and safety, and maintain 6ft of distance. This owner did not include his "mask-free zone" information in his listing; rather, he ignored my request to wear a mask, and easily came within 6 ft of my dog and me. I don't give a rip about the owner's beliefs or politics, but I do care about my health, the health of others close to me, and the health of my community. The property interior was dreary. No color. Just one small couch. No throw blankets, nada. Because of an unusual winter blast of weather, it grew quite cold in the small main room. The heater control is not located in the casita in which I stayed; rather, it is in the owner's home, and is controlled by him. This, too, was not divulged in the listing. This person, frankly, has no business renting out this property. Although a seemingly nice man, he is quite old, and appears to have a difficult time maintaining control of his dogs and the rental itself. This person drives a Jaguar and cannot be obliged to simply provide the basics? I would not recommend staying here at all. It is dark inside; gloomy, and although it has some decent antique art, the place needs a thorough cleaning and renovation.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donald Kotowski

Yes, dear Reader - that photo was taken atop Mt St Helens in August, 1979. Mt St Helens got a 3000 ft haircut in May, 1980. The mountain in the background is Mt Rainier. This tells you much about me - I was an avid hiker, climber, bicycler and all-round adventurer - business and health permitting. I had fallen in love with New Mexico when I attended University here in 1959. The passage of time made living in northern climes increasingly difficult. What better place to spend my "Golden Years" in the forever sunny, rarely snow covered, user friendly clime of New Mexico?

Why they chose this property

Las Cruces is located in the Chihuahua Desert and is surrounded by the incredible rocky peaks of the Organ Mountains, the San Andreas Mountains, and some of the most beautiful desert landscape in the US. The hiking possibilities are endless as are the activities for the young at heart and at least moderately fit. New Mexico State University has many activities which are community oriented throughout the year. This property is located in a country club community near all the wonders Las Cruces provides

What makes this property unique

Why do I love this house, this property, this community? Among other benefits: Space! Space! Space! Additional benefits? Mature community, seasoned citizens like me (geezers), access to the university community, unique culture with roots back to the 1500's. Restaurant wait help that invariably asks "Red or Green?" (chilies) after you have ordered a spicy entree. I assure you - that is unique to New Mexico