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Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views!

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Stylish comfortable furnishings.
Private kitchen
Santa Fe style home.
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alamogordo, NM
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • International Space Hall of Fame
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Corner View Room

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Middle Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Hall

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Laundry

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views!

Large open rooms with windows facing the incredible Tularosa Basin and the sands of White Sands National Park! We offer a beautifully appointed, spacious and clean view house for your enjoyment while in the Alamogordo area. Our sun deck commands fabulous views of the city and mountains. Convenient location and close to town yet set in the foothills of the beautiful desert lands. Clean and stylish, you're going to love your time here.

Property manager

Edward May
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PARTIES!! All parties will immediately be reported to the sheriff's office.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alamogordo

Located in Alamogordo, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park and Osha Trail, while New Mexico Museum of Space History and Flickinger Center for Performing Arts are cultural highlights. International Space Hall of Fame and Toy Train Depot are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alamogordo, NM

What's nearby

  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • International Space Hall of Fame - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Toy Train Depot - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Patio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caliche's Frozen Custard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rizo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of New Mexico State University Alamogordo, International Space Hall of Fame and New Mexico Museum of Space History. Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center and Flickinger Center for Performing Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great White Sands Visit

We spent two nights here so we could visit White Sands. Everything was super smooth, communication was good, check in was easy, directions were clear. The view was great when it wasn’t hazy out (sand and wind whipping up at all times of day). It was fairly steep getting to the house but we got used to it and it’s worth it for the view. The house was comfortable, beds are extremely firm. We realized you have to drive to most things in this area of New Mexico anyways so a 10-15 min drive was not a big deal. 30 mins to White Sands which was an unforgettable experience. My only feedback would be it would be nice to have a couple extra towels. We had one per person to shower and one hand towel in the kitchen and that was it. It was fine but could have used some extra when it was raining and we had wet shoes coming in the house and no mat. Overall it was a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful views, lots of space to spread out. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loni S.

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

Beautiful sunrise

Comfortable house that can well accommodate a family.very high up so the views are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina K.

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

Great place to stay! Amazing views!

Thank you for the wonderful time we had in your elegant house.Amazing views and great lication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Perfect for family trip to white sands

Great stay for us, clean, nice view, easy trip to white sands. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thaddeus Y.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Place - Terrible Host

Nice property and location. Horrible host. We have stayed in Alamogordo and Ruidoso multiple times for the past two years without issue. I admit we made a mistake by not bagging all trash and rectified the mistake immediately by picking up the trash and disposing of it ourselves. I don't think this warranted an ALL CAPS email lambasting us for the mistake. That should have indicated what kind of host we had. This is the only place out of at least 14 VRBO and Air BB rentals we have stayed, for the past two years, that we have had any issue with. Now we are being blamed for breaking a nightstand and a painting and leaving a GIANT mess. The only photos produced are a few spots on the floor and a couch??? I did not receive any photos of the alleged broken items. In fact we re-hung a piece of artwork that was falling down off the wall upon arrival. We are taking pictures of every space from now on when we arrive and leave a place. I do not want to have false charges added to our credit card with no evidence. We were also blamed for a faulty ice maker.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene C H.

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

Alamogordo - Thunder Road House

Very nice house for us. The home was clean and the house was advertised appropriately. The evening sunset over the city is spectacular as well are the morning sunrises. I would rent this residence again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fabulous

Great, clean, high end home for a very reasonable price. It had all the comforts of home with a million dollar view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Amenities
The view’s were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara H., Illinois, United States

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

Vacation

The views from this house were spectacular. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Gina V.

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

Frigid temperatures

The thermostat didn’t work nor did the hot water heater had to check out early to a motel to get our bodies warm and a decent shower with heat. Loved the house and view but couldn’t stand the cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Awesome views!!

Great house with great views.... especially sunsets on the deck! Great location for our daily adventures. Well equipped and in great shape. Host was friendly & responsive. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Stunning Secluded Southwestern Stay!!

Pictures do not do this place justice!!! Often times listings look way better in photos. That’s definitely not the case here. Upon arrival we were blown away with how the house was nestled up near the top of the hillside and the expansiveness of the property. With 3 young children, between two families, we appreciated the secludedness. It felt very safe and the kids got to enjoy a sleepover in their own room. Win-win for everyone! The house is tastefully decorated, with good quality wood furniture and has a wonderful Southwestern vibe. The beds were all super comfortable and we loved having all the cozy furniture in the living area to hang out. The extra amenities such a soap in the showers, extra toilet paper, trash bags and even laundry supplies were all unexpected bonuses. We came in at dark our first night but overlooking the city lights is really cool! We got an incredible sunset our last night and the view really is amazing as described. This stay was the end leg of a 3000+ mile road trip and we almost cancelled the 2nd night of our two night stay to get home sooner. So glad we didn’t! If was the perfect culmination of a great trip. Edward the host responds to all inquiries/messages almost immediately. Communication is top-notch! Hope to visit again someday and will stay here no doubt!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Great Escape

This was a perfect respite from a stressful job back home. Just sitting with a cup of tea while looking out the large picture window, overlooking the town and seeing White Sands in the distance was calming. The mentions of the beautiful sunsets weren’t exaggerated. Actually being at White Sands one evening at sunset and watching the colors of the sky and mountains change was awesome. My son was even impressed. :) Speaking of which, the purpose of the trip was to see him and provide a Thanksgiving meal for him and a few of his fellow Airmen. The house pretty much had everything I needed in terms of dishes, utensils, pots, pans, serving dishes and even turkey platters! The dishwasher, washer and dryer all worked great and were very handy. We only used two of the bedrooms and both beds were really comfortable. The master bedroom had a beautiful view, a large closet and a nice vanity area and bathroom. The decor throughout the house was very nice and colorful and definitely set a southwestern vibe. As for things to do, I visited the Space History Museum and Planetarium that can be seen from the house. It was worth the time. We also drove to Ruidoso, a cute mountain town about an hour away. The pine forest is such a contrast to the rocky, desert mountains. I didn’t get to see any elk or moose but we did see snow falling and covering the trees. Seeing the snow reflected in the holiday lights leaving the casino and heading back to Alamogordo was icing on the cake.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

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

Nice place

Fine place, great view, I would stay again. Showers could have been cleaned better, but everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Excellent Views

The property was lovely and the views of the city were excellent. We very much enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H., RICHMOND

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

Nice Views

House is comfortable and wonderfully located up a hill where you can see the city below, mountains, and White Sands in the distance. We watched the eclipse from the back driveway and had a clear view. We would recommend this house for anyone visiting Alamogordo.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tungamirayi N.

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

Amazing

Everything was so clean and the view was beautiful and the property manager was really nice and helpful to all our needs plus the amazing view was just icing on the cake 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bea O., Phoenix AZ

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

Best view

The view from this property was amazing. We spent hours on the patio relaxing, visiting and enjoying the views. The house was beautifully decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to town but has a rural feel being located on hillside above the city . We really enjoyed the stay at Thunder road .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Outstanding!

This property was as advertised and more. Spacious, very clean, nicely appointed in every room, great location with a nice view, etc. The kitchen even had a proper citrus squeezer, a first for me in a short term rental! We were extremely pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Dearborn MI, USA

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

Great Stay

We definitely enjoyed our visit. The sunset view from the porch is phenomenal. In summary: The property met or exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Great Gettaway

We were very impressed with the property. It was beautiful and had an awesome view! Thank you for having it available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dana L.

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

Overall nice place

Overall this was a nice place! To start with the pros: Location is great up on a hill with lovely views. It is quiet without any traffic noise. You can safely take a walk on the street for exercise. The house has plenty of room. Cons: I was very taken aback by receipt of an email the day before arrival stating they don't do dishes and there will be a $50 dish cleaning fee on top of the already charged cleaning fee when booking. Not that this is a huge deal as we always load dishes in the dishwasher upon leaving but their dishwasher appeared to start but didn't run the day before, and there are no directions so just beware you need to ensure the red light below stops blinking to make sure it's running or you may be charged extra! I just feel this is underhanded as not disclosing all fees until 1 day before check in doesn't seem right. If you don't agree with them by that time they know your options are limited. The listing says it has a grill, this does not mean a BBQ grill. It means a griddle by the stove that does not heat up fast. Not a misrepresentation just a mis-assumption on our part. The light in the master closet does not work. There is a loose step cover on the first flight of stairs that should probably be looked at as it is wobbly under your feet when walking up. The noise from people talking downstairs echoes loudly to the upstairs bedroom. This is just how some houses are, just to be aware for other light sleepers out there. Overall met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Wow! Wow! Wow!

This place is incredible! Clean, beautiful, well appointed AND views that are so beautiful! We loved staying in this home. It is gorgeous and very private. We could wake up and watch the colors change on the distant mountains. Sunsets take place right before your eyes while enjoying a glass of wine on the patio. We LOVED this property. Close to so much, yet quiet and peaceful and away from the crowds. If I am ever in the area again, I would book this home in a heartbeat! We loved our stay at this VRBO property. The hosts really get how to make strangers feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Edward May

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I am a real estate investor and avid gardener, I love to hike the desert canyons and mountains.

Why they chose this property

Beautifully situated on the mountain commanding vast views of the desert and White Sands National Park.

What makes this property unique

Views, views and more views!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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