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"Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU

Family-friendly stay near New Mexico State University

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Smart TV, video games, books
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 60 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Las Cruces, NM
  • Place, Las Cruces Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, New Mexico State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pan American Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Las Cruces

City center stay.You'll find New Mexico State University and NMSU Center for the Arts within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Las Cruces Convention Center and Chile Pepper Institute are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Las Cruces Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New Mexico State University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chile Pepper Institute - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • American Southwest Theater Company - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pan American Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU

"Casa de Maíz" is a quaint home close to New Mexico State University, the Las Cruces Convention Center, and has access to downtown and Historic Mesilla. The home is in a quiet neighborhood close to a park where you can take your children or your dog(s). The home is a perfect stop on a cross-country trip or a place for temporary housing. The sunsets from the backyard are breathtaking. You will be inspired to go hiking while viewing the Organ Mountains from the front yard.
The space
The neighborhood is within walking and short driving distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping. Inside the entry of the house are maps and brochures of local hot spots.
Guest access
The entire house and front and back yards and patios are accessible to guests. Parking is in front of the house.
Other things to note
House has easy access to Interstates 10 (east /west corridor) and 25 going north towards Albuquerque.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please clean as you go, and run the dishwasher when full of dishes.
Please do not strip beds, just take your soiled towels to the laundry room hamper.
Please let us know if things do not work or are broken. Everything is labeled, please return items to the location you found them.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: email the owner and specify the type of pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
You need to get an approval from the owner first .

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: you need to get an approval from the owner first .
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Note from host: you need to get an approval from the owner first . For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.3 mi (13-min drive) away from the Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU to downtown Las Cruces?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Las Cruces.

"Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place for a family to stay without being cramped in a hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home! Location perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice homey place to stay, owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Britteny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming. House was nicely decorated and amenities were well thought out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, host was helpful. The home is easily accessible to most of Las Cruses. Host has done a great job of labeling the home to find what you need. Beds were comfortable. She responded to a question and was able to give us some things to see in El Paso also. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gail was very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Great location

This house is close to NMSU, restaurants and old Mesilla. A super nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Friends and family

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Somer N.

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

Great property!

Our stay at Casa de Maíz was great! Convenient location, great amenities, good communication. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Gem of a property

Great location and excellent property! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home felt like home. Comfortable, convenient and a flexible host that was very responsive.We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

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

Great place

Nice house, great location for activities at NMSU. Hosts were friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Las Cruces Stay

We enjoyed our stay in Las Cruces!! Your home was super comfotable and so clean!!Great location!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful time. Gail is a great host. The house is very comfortable and has everything you'll need for your stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Stay for graduation

Very clean , quiet, and close to university for graduation. Enjoyed our stay at this spacious home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to NMSU; well appointed; clean; comfy beds; responsive host. The only drawback was some street noise behind the house. If you're sensitive to traffic noise when you're falling asleep, you may want to pack ear plugs. Overall great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Great Stay

We’ve stayed at this property twice and I’ve enjoyed it both times. Communication with property owner is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Excellent location

This property was great! We were close to charming Mesilla & good restaurants. We took a trip to White Sands National Park. I would totally stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

We enjoyed our stay!

Great House and location. Clean, very roomy and comfortable. Extremely well furnished and quiet neighborhood. Have to say this is the best bargain I have ever rented.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Clean and comfortable

This was one of the cleanest and comfortable places we’ve ever stayed. The house is very well organized and we felt so comfortable. We are definitely booking here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luna Z.

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

Felt like home

The house had everything we needed and was comfortable. The neighborhood was clean and well maintained. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

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

Cheer

Second time we stayed at this property. Great place. House is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonja R.

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

Wonderful SW Mecca

Beautiful and nicely kept property that is very close to NMSU area…..was the perfect spot for me and my dog to rest and visit family! The Hosts are great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024