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

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Casita Picacho - Living Room & Oriental Needlework Art

Casita Picacho = Living Room with Copper Vertical Blinds

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Host

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces Museum of Art
‪10 min drive‬
Mesilla Valley Mall
‪14 min drive‬
New Mexico State University
‪19 min drive‬
Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.)
‪11 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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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

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 Rio Grande 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 - 9.7 km
Las Cruces Convention Center - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
Mesilla Valley Mall - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
New Mexico State University - 19 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Caliche's Frozen Custard - ‬9 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬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 within 6 miles (10 km) of Rio Grande, Paisano Pete and Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park. Recycled Roadrunner Statue and Las Cruces Museum of Art 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.

9 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

10/10 Excellent

winterhoff m.

3 November 2019

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

Nice respite after many miles of traveling

We had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked, we were able to do laundry, great location and neighborhood. Don made us feel right at home. We could go to either side of town from this house. We'd definitely stay here again. His dogs were well behaved.

Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

24 September 2019

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

Beautiful & peaceful

The owner was great at communication, check in was a breeze! The property is nestled quietly in an upscale neighborhood. We were not at the property much, just for sleep and shower. But the kitchen has everything you need and the owner is very generous about providing anything you need for a perfect stay. I brought my own pillow as always, the bed was very comfy. Extra blanket provided upon request. The backyard is absolutely breathtaking! The owners dogs are super friendly and playful, I think my husband misses them. Donald made our stay very comfortable and he was great with suggestions on where to eat, sight see, etc We will definitely come back here next time we're in town.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jim L.

10 September 2019

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

Not a bad little place to stay

An older property within a country club community. It was a little hard to find in the dark. Owner lives onsite and was very nice. Limited TV service but there was Netflix which was good. Only minor complaint was property seemed a little dirty as tile floor needs to be cleaned, but overall was good place to stay. Owner does have 3 dogs but were very well behaved.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 June 2019

Clean, Cute and Homey

Our host went above and beyond to make our stay in the Casita an enjoyable experience...for us and our dog. Casita was well stocked, no need to use any of the 'extras' I brought from home although I was a bit uncomfortable using the beautiful dish's and opted to get some unbreakable paper for our use. Anything that wasn't already there, all we had to do was ask. The yard was also beautiful and completely fenced to make it very pet friendly. Our dog got along with the 'locals' , lost a little weight from all the playing, and slept like a baby most of the way back to SD. Thank you Donald, for making our 1st experience with VRBO exceptional. This will be our preferred option for lodging on any future trips to Las Cruces and we will be sure to recommend to any body we know coming that way.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Julia B.

19 May 2019

Not fancy, but comfy

Comfortable queen bed. Clean bathroom and useable kitchen. Very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. Host is very attentive and helpful. We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Veronica C.

13 April 2019

Dog friendly but quirky rental

This rental met my top three needs. Dog friendly, in Picacho, and less than $100 per night. I had a lot planned so the small TV and small antique settee instead of a comfortable couch was not a problem. The kitchen has everything you might need to prepare a meal. There was a nice shower with plenty of hot water. This is a budget offering in a high end neighborhood. To me, this was much quieter than a hotel and the yard was nice for my dog. There is a gate you will have to leave your car to open and close as you come and go. The owners dogs were very sweet. I was presented with a License to Use agreement to sign when I arrived. I haven't had to do that before and I didn't ask what would happen if I didn't want to sign it.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

31 December 2018

Comfortable Casita in a Very Nice Neighborhood!

This Casita was just right for us. Perfect size for a couple. Kitchen well supplied with everything we needed! There was even a patio in the back with barbecue grill for our use. The bedroom had lots of storage and a large closet. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom had lots of counter space and a very nice shower. The location in a good safe subdivision was convenient to hiking and state parks. The price was right and the owner very easy to communicate with. Emails are answered promptly. All of our needs were met.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

james y.

1 October 2018

Comfy and cozy

The host was very personable and willing to help his guests in anyway he could. The property was comfy and cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

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

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

1 bedroom casita - Picacho Hills - A Country Club Community

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Las Cruces

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Excellent

7.8/10

8.8/10

9.0/10

9.4/10

8.8/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Coming back

Robert G.

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

S x SW 2022 Road Trip

Debby H.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F., Estes Park, Colorado

Quiet and cozy

Mary Ann F.

10/10 Excellent

Chrislyn C.

Picacho Hills

Chrislyn C.

4/10 Poor

LISA G.

You Get What You Pay For...

LISA G.

10/10 Excellent

winterhoff m.

Nice respite after many miles of traveling

winterhoff m.

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Beautiful & peaceful

Richard G.

8/10 Good

Jim L.

Not a bad little place to stay

Jim L.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Clean, Cute and Homey

Verified traveller

8/10 Good