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TURTLEBACK OASIS! Mins to Lake, Hot Springs & Golf

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Interior
Private patio access, private en suite bathroom, Apple TV, and a work station

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Elephant Butte Lake State Park
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Elephant Butte, NM
  • Place, Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra del Rio Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverbend Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Guestroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

TURTLEBACK OASIS! Mins to Lake, Hot Springs & Golf

Enjoy the Mountain & Golf Course Views while sipping your favorite drink from this comfortable, clean, and beautiful vacation home.

This newly built Tuscan-style home is located right next to all the area has to offer. Walking distance to The Country Club, 2-minute drive to the main lake marina, and 5-minute drive to the world-renowned Riverbend Hot Springs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or events allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2571984vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Elephant Butte

Located in Elephant Butte, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Truth or Consequences Veterans Memorial Park and Spaceport America are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Elephant Butte Lake State Park and Caballo Lake State Park. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Elephant Butte, NM

What's nearby

  • Elephant Butte Lake State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sierra del Rio Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Riverbend Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Blackstone Hotsprings - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Spaceport America - 49 min drive - 64.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sidekixx: Kitchen, Bar, & Bowling - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tacos - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TURTLEBACK OASIS! Mins to Lake, Hot Springs & Golf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at TURTLEBACK OASIS! Mins to Lake, Hot Springs & Golf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TURTLEBACK OASIS! Mins to Lake, Hot Springs & Golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TURTLEBACK OASIS! Mins to Lake, Hot Springs & Golf?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TURTLEBACK OASIS! Mins to Lake, Hot Springs & Golf located?

Situated in Elephant Butte, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Sierra del Rio Golf Course and Elephant Butte Reservoir. Rio Grande is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was not aware the hot tub was out of order.....appreciate how accommodating the host was.... Great location....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Arcelia, Thank you for staying with us and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed the home. We appreciate you choosing our place and hope to host you again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dorothea M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house needs attention. The Host was respoive and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and we look forward to returning.. ;-)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Greg, Thank you for staying with us and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back. We appreciate you choosing our place and hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect. Amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Josh, Thank you for staying with us and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed the home and the amazing views. We appreciate you choosing our place and hope to host you again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Host was fine the house needs some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Michael, Thank you for your stay and for your review. We’re glad your experience with the host was positive, and we appreciate your comments about the home. We’ve taken steps to address maintenance and overall upkeep to improve the experience for future guests. Thank you again for choosing our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Location
The house was lovely! The location was absolutely perfect! Beds were comfortable and it was very clean. The separate ice maker was AWESOME. For some reason, the hot water heater quit working the 2nd day...AFTER we came home from a LONG day at a golf tournament. When I finally figured out that I had a cell phone number to call, help was on the way! 2 of us took cold showers while waiting for the repairman to arrive. The repairman said he fixed the breaker that had tripped, and we were good to go...only to find out in the morning that we still had no hot water. Hopefully, it's an easy fix because we plan on booking the house next year as well. It's a GREAT rental!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brandon is a great host. The house was clean and the views were magnificent. We appreciate the hospitality and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Mitch, Thank you for staying with us and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, the views, and your overall experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

abby h.

Liked: Location
The space was beautiful and comfortable. The views were spectacular. Unfortunately there was no toilet paper in 2 of the 3 bathrooms and the one that had toilet paper in it, there was only a 1/4 roll left. The hand soap dispensers were mostly empty. The hot tub was not in working order and the big swing shown out on the patio was not available either. We loved the house, location and view. But, the lack of some basic amenities was quite disappointing. Brandon was available and communicated but with no results. I had requested someone come look at the hot tub and to bring us toilet paper. We purchased our own TP and went to a local hot spring for a soak. I would stay here again, but would want the owner/operator to ensure the house was thoroughly ready for guests and all advertised amenities would be in working order. We truly enjoyed our stay, other then the issues stated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Paul, Thank you for staying with us and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed the home. We appreciate you choosing our place and hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

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

Great time checking out the area

Pretty much had what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi, Thank you for staying with us and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed your time exploring the area and that the home had what you needed. We appreciate you choosing our place and hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good times

Great place , clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chanda R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub water was green so we weren’t able to use it. The BBQ grill didn’t work. The garbage disposal didn’t work and water kept backing up whenever we ran water in the sink. The sheet pan in the cabinet was old and rusty so we couldn’t use it. The shower in the master bathroom had super low water pressure. After a couple weeks after our stay and checking my account daily, I asked the host when I could expect the 1500 damage deposit back (twice) and never got a response. I finally filed a complaint/dispute with my credit card company and two days later the deposit was refunded. If all the problems listed were repaired, we would love to stay there again, and had planned on going back later this month.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty C.

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

Quick trip

Stayed for three nights in mid December. House was great. The weather was good. I wish we had more time to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Marty, Thank you for staying with us and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed the home and your time here. We appreciate you choosing our place and hope you’re able to stay a little longer next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Great location

House was perfect for our groups needs. Looked exactly as it did in the pictures. Very nice accommodations highly recommend. Will definitely come back when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Great location, excellent view

This was our second time staying at the house in Elephant Butte. The house is clean, inviting and located in a nice golf course community. The back porch has a beautiful view of the mountains. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Allison, Thank you for staying with us again and for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed the location, the views, and the home overall. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Nice home!

Turtleback Oasis is a very nice, roomy home located in a quiet location close to the golf course. The fire pit in the back yard is perfect for early morning coffee and late evening visits and made our stay complete. We will be back to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casita M.

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

A wonderful house!

We loved staying here. It was so nice to arrive after a long drive and relax instantly. The kitchen is very well stocked and a great stove. A very nice view with a beautiful sunset. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Great House!

The house was clean, welcoming and comfortable. Great location in a nice golf course community we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I suggest adding more forks, we cooked during our stay and needed to wash dishes frequently to have clean forks. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

Would definitely come back

Beautiful property inside and out. Hot tub, gas fire pit, TV all worked (not always the case with some that advertise these) so very happy with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Codie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Is it very nice house there are a few little things that need to be fixed around the house but overall a very wonderful place to stay have stayed multiple times the first time the hot tub was not working but they did have it fixed a couple weeks later when I stayed the second time. When the grill had no propane messaged host and got propane the next day. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi Codie, Thank you for staying with us and for the detailed review. We’re glad you enjoyed the home and chose to come back for another stay—that means a lot. We appreciate you pointing out the items that needed attention. We’ve been working on ongoing maintenance and making sure things like the hot tub and grill are consistently ready for guests. Thanks again for your continued support, and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was a 10 min walk to the golf course with a nice view from the backyard. It is very quiet and the shutters allowed for a dark room for sleeping. Best sleep I’ve had at a property in a long time! Nice soaking bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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

Great modern and comfortable property. Great location.

Property was great, owner/manager was exceptionally communicative, clean, great, comfortable beds, and sheets, toiletries and towels were provided. Ice machine was definitely a plus considering you’re at the lake. Views are amazing and the location to the marina and the beaches was exceptionally close. About five minutes. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gene c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a golf outing

All went well, hot tub was a hit. Home was in decent shape, Toliet was broken in living area, BBQ grill was dirty and we ran out of propane but local representative for the property responded quickly. We would rent this property again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Hi, Thank you for staying with us and for your review. We’re glad the location worked well for your golf outing and that you enjoyed the hot tub. I apologize for the issues with the toilet and grill during your stay—that’s not the experience we aim to provide. We’ve addressed those items and made improvements to ensure everything is properly checked and ready for future guests. We appreciate your understanding and are glad to hear you would stay with us again.

About the host

Hosted by Brandon Poulin

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I’m based here in New Mexico and really enjoy everything this area has to offer—from the quiet landscapes to the beautiful sunsets and wide open space. I stay busy with work, but I value time with family and getting outdoors whenever I can.

I take pride in hosting and want every guest to feel comfortable, relaxed, and taken care of during their stay. My goal is to provide a clean, well-maintained space where you can unwind and enjoy your time, whether you’re here to explore the area or just get away for a bit.

If you need anything during your stay, I’m easy to reach and happy to help.

Why they chose this property

Welcome to Turtleback Mountain Resort

Home to Sierra del Rio Championship Golf Course

Life's rhythms are more relaxed here, traffic more sparse, in our small town setting. We're a small lively community with beautiful homes around a scenic golf course, clubhouse and lake - surrounded by rugged ridge lines and epic skies. If you imagine a vacation filled with enjoyment, discovery and outdoor adventure; if harmony, vitality and a deep sense of belongs matter to you, we invite you to consider this amazing "path less taken.

What makes this property unique

What really sets this property apart is the combination of location, comfort, and amenities all in one place. You get mountain and golf course views, while being within walking distance to the Country Club, just minutes from the lake marina, and a short drive to Riverbend Hot Springs.

The home itself is newly built with a Tuscan-style design and is fully equipped for both relaxation and functionality. Guests love the private backyard setup featuring a top-of-the-line 8-person hot tub, gas fireplace, and comfortable seating—perfect for unwinding after a day out.

Inside, it’s designed for real comfort. Every room has new, high-quality beds, blackout shutters for great sleep, and plenty of space for groups. You’ll also find a dedicated workstation with dual monitors, high-speed WiFi, and multiple Smart TVs, making it ideal for both vacation and remote work.

It’s also fully stocked beyond the basics—coffee bar (Keurig + drip), full kitchen setup including an Instapot and blender, extra bedding, air mattresses, games, and more—so you can settle in without needing to bring much.

Whether you’re here for the hot springs, the lake, golf, or just a quiet getaway, this home is set up to give you a comfortable, easy, and memorable stay.

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