Southwestern dream vacation--amazing views by day and night!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Las Cruces, NM

Dripping Springs Natural Area9 min drive
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum13 min drive
New Mexico State University21 min drive
El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Our comfy beautiful home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and can sleep up to 8 including the sleeper sofa in the living room. The hand-crafted dining table seats 6 and there is additional seating on 3 bar stools at the kitchen island. The home is nestled in the Organ Mountains outside of Las Cruces, NM. You will be stunned anew every morning when you wake up to the incredible mountain views, and then stay up late to watch the stars from one of the outdoor porch seating areas. If it's nice outside enjoy using our outdoor grill (additional charge; see notes), and if it's chilly relax inside in front of the gas fireplace. You'll be surrounded by nature and so close to so many parks and hiking trails, while also being a short drive from Las Cruces to experience delicious southwestern food and culture. Take a break from hectic life and take a deep breath of desert mountain air!

Note the house does have cable and internet, but we are out in the mountains and they are satellite only--so it can be spotty! If you are looking for the best place to spend a week in online meetings this may not be it. If you're coming to enjoy the great outdoors while still catching up on some emails and maybe enjoy some streaming at night, come on over!

Within about one hour of so many amazing day trips:
-White Sands National Park
-Hatch (Chile capital of the world!)
-New Mexico Museum of Space History
-New Mexico pistachio and wine country
-ghost towns like Lake Valley and more

And just a few hours more to well known spots like:
-Guadalupe Mountains National Park
-Carlsbad Caverns
-Lincoln National Forest and ski towns like Ruidoso
-Gila National Forest
-Albuquerque
-Santa Fe
-Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Please, no pets and ABSOLUTELY no smoking! Any indication of having smoked or bringing pets will result in an additional cleaning fee.

NOTE: when you make your booking, you will be asked to view our standard short term rental agreement. Once your booking is sent to me, I will email you with a link to go in and sign the agreement. It is the exact same one that you see when booking and there will be no surprises. I reserve the right to cancel the booking if the contract is not returned signed. Please feel free to ask any questions about it! It's for both of our safety and security and I'm happy to chat about the details.

Property manager

Kathryn Baruja

Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please turn the temperature up to 80 degrees on both thermostats before leaving.

Please take out the trash and recycling per the rules in the instructions/posted in the house.

Please put towels/linens in laundry room before leaving, and dirty dishes in the dishwasher. If you have detergent, please start cycles.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Las Cruces

This holiday home is located in Talavera, a neighbourhood in Las Cruces, and is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sonoma Ranch Golf Course and Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Museum of Nature & Science and Stahmanns Country Store. 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

Dripping Springs Natural Area - 9 min drive
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum - 13 min drive
Memorial Medical Center - 16 min drive
Mesilla Valley Mall - 18 min drive
New Mexico State University - 21 min drive

Getting around

Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Subway - 15 min drive
Santa Fe Grill Catering - 14 min drive
Players Grill - 17 min drive
Chinese Kitchen - 15 min drive
Museum Grill - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwestern dream vacation--amazing views by day and night! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southwestern dream vacation--amazing views by day and night!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southwestern dream vacation--amazing views by day and night!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southwestern dream vacation--amazing views by day and night! located?

Located in Talavera, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument and within 9 miles (15 km) of Dripping Springs Natural Area and New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

16 April 2024

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

Definitely stay here

The pictures don't do this place justice! If you're in Las Cruces and looking for a place to stay, i highly recommend this location. We had everything we needed and more. The back porch view is so peaceful. The hosts took care of everything we needed. As soon as we walked in, we were all pleased. My in-laws (in their 70s) thanked me multiple times for my selection. We also really appreciated the check-out process. Minimal chores listed. Big fan of that. Will stay here again if we're back in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B., Grayslake, Illinois, USA

1 March 2024

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

Incredible Views, Peace and quiet, and comfort

This house was the perfect place for us to spend a month in Las Cruces. The house isn't too far from shopping while enough out of town to provide privacy with peace and quiet to enjoy the surrounding 360-degree views. And having two patios was pretty wonderful. If you love to hike there are so many places close by. My husband and I were the only ones there for the entire stay, but we had family come in for a few days/weeks and they all commented on the accommodations and super comfortable beds. The house is well laid out with spacious rooms and bedrooms that aren't right on top of each other giving everyone space away from others when they wanted it. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to prepare dinners "at home". Plenty of towels and linens. And the host was great. Communications were fast and responsive.

Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy J.

26 January 2024

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

Great house

This spacious 3 bedroom home was well appointed kitchen and amenities. Loved the location in quiet country neighborhood. Loved the outdoor space. The house had a cute southwest vibe with everything you needed. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAN W., Monroe, WI 53566

11 January 2024

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

THE BEST OF THE BEST

After 20 years and more than 100 VRBO'S, this one is the BEST of the Best. Stunning views of the Organ Mountains to the East and Las Cruces to the West. Clean with a capital "C". Visited 3 National Parks and 3 National Monuments in 8 days, and spent 2 days in Organ Mtns & Desert Peaks National Monument.. All the Desert SW furniture and decor are High End. This is the first VRBO in 20 years where EVERYTHING worked and NOTHING was broken. Groceries and gas both within 7 miles, Old Mesilla with numerous Mexican restaurants and gift shops only 10 miles. Of the 10 amenities I use to rate a property, this one had 9 (no pool). AWesome beds, K, Q, 2 TW, and Samsung washer and dryer. Exceptional price and a live Coyote in the back yard. Sightseeing in every direction. Good water. Other wildlife in the Organ Mtns/Desert Peaks Natl. Monument include ORXY, Mule Deer, Gambels & Scaled Quail and the rare Mountain Lion. I could go on and on JUST BOOK IT. DW

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Violet A.

9 January 2024

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

Xmas

Great home

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Baruja

Why they chose this property

Our family lives overseas for work but wanted to have a home base for when we return to the U.S. We have always loved New Mexico and were delighted to purchase this home in such an amazing part of the state. It has been the perfect dream southwestern home and each time we visit we love to spend our time hiking, wildlife viewing, and eating delicious New Mexican cuisine. This year also happened to be the perfect timing to have a home that's quite socially distanced from anyone else!

What makes this property unique

We love this home and this area for its closeness to both amazing natural adventures and also the "small city" of Las Cruces and all it has to offer. At this time, its location is even more perfect: what better place to avoid the "corona craziness" for a while than a relaxing stay up in the foothills with almost no neighbors nearby??