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Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP

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A spacious living area with a large painting, a wooden console table, and a blue sofa.
A house with a sloped roof, a front door, and a set of stairs leading to a porch.
A modern house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a small balcony.
A staircase leading to an upper level, a blue armchair, a wooden console table with decorative items, and a landscape painting on the wall.
A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near New Mexico State University
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Las Cruces, NM
  • Place, New Mexico State University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Cruces Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, NMSU Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP

Unique geodesic dome home central to NMSU, I-10 and Old Mesilla. Approximately 40 minutes to White Sands NP. Gated, secluded and secure. BEFORE BOOKING, READ NOTE BELOW ABOUT LOUD TRAINS AND CELL TOWER! The home is a former caretaker's place and is located inside a fenced and gated four acre business yard. The business is at the other end of the property from the house (about 800' away). Please see our check in instructions which show pictures of everything and where to enter the property.

You will have use of the entire main floor which consists of two large bedrooms, full kitchen, large bath , dining and main room plus the upstairs loft area. The upstairs master bedroom and bath is being renovated for future use, and is not currently available. There is also a basement which will be kept locked at all times, and is reserved for Host's personal use.

This listing is disinfected using ozone. As the final step in our cleaning process, an O3 generator is used for the ultimate sensitization of the ENTIRE house. We do this for your safety and security.

CELL TOWER NEARBY! There is a cell tower adjacent to property. Anyone who thinks they might be affected by a cell tower should NOT book this property. No refunds will be given because of cell tower.

LOUD TRAINS! As the listing title says, this is the locally famous Train-House Dome. That means it's right next to the tracks! The house is next to the Santa Fe Railroad, which crosses South Valley Dr. nearby (please see the pictures for an aerial view which shows proximity). As such, when a train passes you WILL be able to hear its horn and feel the rumble. BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway) says they average 5 trains per day, but most of those are during daylight hours. Be aware there COULD be several pass in the night! But that's relatively unusual. Earplugs are provided free of charge just in case to help you have a restful sleep. Please do NOT BOOK if you are in any way uncomfortable about a train or trains passing by in the night. And please remember it's NOT FAIR to rate us lower than 5 stars because of the train(s)!! There are video cameras at different locations covering the entire business yard for additional security.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved. Please clean up after your pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1939724vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Las Cruces

Las Cruces is home to this holiday home. Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria and Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Rio Grande. NMSU Center for the Arts and Museum of Nature & Science are also worth visiting.
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Las Cruces, NM

What's nearby

  • New Mexico State University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Las Cruces Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • NMSU Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mesilla Valley Mall - 7 min drive - 11.8 km
  • New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum - 8 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

As of 19 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP on 16 January 2027 start from NZ$25,174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP located?

Situated in Las Cruces, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of New Mexico State University and Las Cruces Convention Center. NMSU Center for the Arts and Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Super cool house, good private area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Pitstop!

We were traveling long days and this was the perfect place to stop overnight. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. If we travel the same route again we will for sure plan on this Vrbo again! Added bonus was the secure gate and location, we felt safer here than at a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really unique stay in Las Cruces

This is a unusual and fun stay in Las Cruces. The house is really kitted out in a useful but funky style. Great for pets or anyone who wants fun stay while on the road. Probably my favorite VRBO experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute but needs TLC

The listing is very accurate. The trains were cool. Great location in the middle of everything. Property needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Cool house, not very clean.

Cool house, not very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very unique house

We enjoyed this house very very much. We'd never been in a house design like this before. It had great character with everything rotating out from the kitchen. Well stocked and we were able to cook each night. One suggestion: place no-slip strips in bathtub. Makes it safer for people for those of us that need a bit more stability while showering. All in all great place to stay. Close to food and access to highways for travel to White Sands, Mesilla and other places. Thanks for making a great and memorable vacation. 😎
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Give This One a Miss

Detoured purposefully to Las Cruces to stay in this historical, funky property. It was simply not clean. Popcorn debris in bedroom, musty odor, and seriously offputting toilet. Promptly removed myself to nearby hotel - I can recommend the Staybridge Suites! Too bad. This place has real potential but was just not ready for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2023
Not quite sure what this guest is talking about since we have hundreds of other reviews on this and other travel platforms that say exactly the opposite! It would have been courteous to give us a chance to fix any perceived issues rather than simply bailing out and not telling us a thing and then leaving a one star review! After years of hosting and thousands of guests, I guess there has to be at least one person like this. It's unfortunate we can't warn other hosts about her.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
they have a mouse issuies we saw about 4 of them in the house we left a day early because of the mice runny around the house mice tird in the beds other than at ok we tire to reach the people but didnt return are calls and when they did said they would get back to us about the mice no called back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

I can't believe this

I was not thrilled that I was required to purchase an insurance police for $60, something I've never been required to do anywhere else. Everything was fine until I just opened my e-mail to find that a claim has been filed against this insurance policy to replace the carpet for $433. One of our dogs pooped on the carpet this morning, which my wife promptly picked up. She sprayed with Odoban and then wiped it up. Now, they're claiming the carpet needs to be replaced?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
How interesting that Patrick's review had nothing to do with our property and everything to do with his dog pooping on (and ruining) our carpet. Very strange. But anyway, when a doggie poops or pees on a rug, no matter how good someone thinks they clean it (and our rug was still stained after we had a professional try to clean it), the NEXT dog will smell it and do the same thing again. Hence, once a dog does that, the rug is ruined. We thought about raising pet fees to cover things like this, but that's not fair to the majority of responsible pet owners. So the ruined rug was charged to the proper party. Seems fair all the way around. What isn't fair is using the fact that his dog ruined our rug and us recovering that cost as a reason for giving us a 1 star rating! But it takes all kinds, I suppose.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO ever!

Always wanted to stay in a dome house; check 😀 The dome was clean, comfortable, and delightful. Great mattress. Great kitchen. Best shower I’ve experienced in two hemispheres. Already ordered a shower head like the tandem in the shower. Hated to leave! Thanks for having us. Dave & Barb
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation

Great little getaway in our hometown. Enjoyed being able to escape to a lovely unique home with so much character. I had no issues with the train noise and I felt like I was in a second home of my own. Easy to communicate with and just lovely experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the Dome!

We loved the dome house. Great furnishings, a little retro vibe. Very comfortable. Location as mentioned is at the back of a business driveway behind a gate but we saw no one back there while we were there. Location is super convenient to the highway, shopping, etc. Trains do pass by at night but they pass quickly and they didn't bother us at all but we like trains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Home

We'd never been in a geodesic home and found the experience delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Cute Dome House

I really liked the property. The inside was so unique and I enjoyed the privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 Week Stay

Our visit was great. We were there for 2 weeks. The house was unique, very cool. Bill always responded immediately to any questions we had. He bought a grill which was really great. The location was central to everything we wanted to do. I know people talked about the trains and we had no problem with them. We would come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Cool

The stay at the dome was wonderfully different … they have the best table for a family dinner and some game playing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool place!

Loved our stay at this hidden, unique and comfortable home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay

The house is really creatively decorated. It has everything we expected to find in plain sight. Thoughtfully prepared for guest use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Stay

Bill was nice and accommodating! The house was very clean, comfy, and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great building

This very unique building was an interesting stop. I was surprised that it was in an industrial gated compound behind an auto shop. Not a deal killer for staying again on a road trip, but if you’re looking to enjoy a neighborhood, this is not the place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and clean!

We enjoyed this property it is a unique home very clean we would definitely stay again if I make it back to Las Cruces. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for one night

Great stop over point just off the highway in a secure location. The train is loud but it would be loud anywhere around that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Wish I had known about the trains

The round house was interesting and affordable but I am light sleeper so was awakened all night several times by passing trains. The air conditioning couldn’t keep up with the sweltering heat and the upstairs TV was worthless as it was sweltering upstairs. We enjoyed the fish pond and the large dining area but I wouldn’t stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2020
We clearly state the house is next to train tracks in our listing. And evidently you were unable to turn on the upstairs a/c? We certainly could have told you how to do it if you had asked. Sorry about that!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice for a quick stay

This was good for an overnights stay right off I-10. The location in the back of a storage lot/business was a little strange but once back there it was nice. It is very close to the railroad tracks so there were a few short loud disturbances when a train passed. Overall it was a good value and perfect for what we needed.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bill Adams

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This is our second VRBO dome listing (the other one is in Mimbres, NM, about two hours away). Born and raised in southern NM, our family started in business here in 1956.

Why they chose this property

Our family constructed this unique geodesic dome in 1980 as a "caretakers" home on our business property. My parents retired in 2000 and we used the home as a rental property for many years. Finally, after much renovation, we made it available as a vacation rental so that as many people as possible could enjoy some short term dome living.

What makes this property unique

We are just around the corner from NMSU and the Las Cruces convention center. Located on our gated and fenced 4 acre property just a minute or two from I-10 in one direction or old Mesilla in the other or go straight to downtown Las Cruces to the north. You'll be centrally and comfortably located for any southern NM adventure!

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