Our 4th visit to the Casita and planning our 5th in 2012

Guest: Mark & Brandy (Brea, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/10/11

Spending time on the back patio of the casita, it's easy to see why New Mexico is called the "Land of Enchantment". We love this place! This is the perfect vacation rental for those who truly want to get away and see God's handy work. Some of the sunrises and sunsets we have seen during our visits have left us in awe. The Organ mountains provide a stunning backdrop to the city of Las Cruces. At night, the lights of the city sparkle in the distance, and you have the perfect vantage point to see it all from the casita. Kathy is a wonderful host, and will do everything possible to make your stay a memorable one. Southwestern New Mexico has many things to see and do. One little known fact is that New Mexico has a growing and thriving wine industry. Yet, each time we come back we find ourselves spending more time in the casita. Kathy has made it such a peaceful and inviting place to stay.

Owner response:Thank you so much for providing another aspect of interest to our lovely New Mexico area. Since you are such a oenophile, I get all my selections from you. You will be pleased to learn a new tasting/restaurant has opened near Mesilla, across from St. Clair Bistro. Till next time, Kathy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

Perfect home base for exploring the area

Guest: Dan and Sue (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

This casita starts out with good bones: high ceilings, skylights, lots of space, a garage, incredible views and 3 patios to choose from! Kathy makes it special with Southwest style, comfortable furniture and everything you could possibly need while away from home. The kitchen is fully equipped, there is a book library, dvd movies, music cds, a computer station with internet access, and maps and tourist info for the area, Even flashlights on the night stands and candles in the holders. This casita is better than the photos can portray. It is very well maintained and super clean. It faces a tee box and putting green of the community's golf course which provides entertainment watching golfers play. But the big attraction is the view of the Organ Mountains from the back patio day and night. It is spectacular; and we found ourselves sitting out there morning and night whenever we were "home". Kathy helped get us settled and told us everything we needed to know about the casita and the local area. She provided current newspaper reviews of food and entertainment which was so helpful to get us off to a good start our very first day. We explored South, East and North. Who knew White Sands could be so interesting? Or good wineries were close by? Or local pecans were so good? We loved the little town of Mesilla and the drive through all the green farmland to get there. Just in that small area we ate at the famous La Posta and the Double Eagle, and had coffee and breakfast at the great coffee shop called the Bean. All of these were good and not to be missed. We also enjoyed Chope's mexican food in La Mesa. The hike to Dripping Springs was really a scenic walk with the reward of old resort ruins at the top. We enjoyed music at the Black Box Theatre and the downtown Farmers Market. There is plenty to do and see and this casita is in a great location to enjoy it all. We would recommend staying here to others and will stay here again ourselves when future travel brings us to the area.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

Great Home Away From Home

Guest: Roach's (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 12/15/09 Review Submitted: 05/13/10

What we like about Kathy’s Casita: the gorgeous and unobstructed view of the mountains; the distant twinkling lights of the valley at night; the mainly quiet access streets with no through traffic in the Casitas; the European village atmosphere of the Casitas complex; being a gated community without a gate; the distance but not remoteness from the traffic and shopping of Cruces; the careful attention to details and keeping everything up to date by Kathy; la dolce vita.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

Guest: J.C.&Marilyn Leyva (Memphis TN)
Date of Stay: 11/16/09 Review Submitted: 11/16/09

We spent 6 weeks in your home Kathy and felt it was truly ours. Your home and the view are absolutely spectacular and so peaceful. Very seldom are things exactly as presented and we were so thrilled to find everything even better than it looks in the photos. Thank you and we are looking forward to our 2010 stay.

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Guest: John & Barbie Koier (Underhill, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 05/05/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

Thanks Kathy for another delightful stay! We had several great hikes: Picacho Peak, Baylor Pass, Dripping Springs, "A" Mountain and Soledad Canyon. We also visited The Chile Institute at NMSU and found out about 2 more great restaurants: Andeles and The Double Eagle. Karchner Caverns was awesome! Cowboy Days at The Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum was a blast. Hope to return soon.

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Guest: Larry Pohja (Onalaska, WI 54650)
Date of Stay: 03/14/09 Review Submitted: 03/14/09

We wnjoyed staying at this casita for 30 days in Feb., 2009. It is very well equipped and Kathy is a very gracious host and was available if we had questions or problems. The rooms are funished very nicely, the patios are great and the view of the city and the Organ Mts. is wonderful. We would recommend this property to anyone who wants a very nice place to stay

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Guest: Ross & Sharon (Claresholm, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 01/19/09 Review Submitted: 01/19/09

We stayed at this casita for the month of November 2008. It is difficult to add to what already has been said in previous comments. The unit is exceptionally well-equipped and the view is unbeatable, both day and night. Kathy gave us a warm welcome and provided a great deal of information on the area, both verbally and in prepared and organized written material. In our opinion, no one can go wrong by staying here. We thoroughly enjoyed our month-long visit.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/16/08 Review Submitted: 11/16/08

Hi Kathy, We had a very nice time and the condo was very clean, quiet and had wonderful views. How soothing it was to have a choice of several patios.You've thought of everything. I especially liked the soft water and the garage. How fantastic it was to wake up every morning to sunshine. Pam and Ross

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/20/08 Review Submitted: 09/20/08

We stayed at the casita for 10 wonderful days. Everything we could possibly want was there. It was very comfortable and well equiped. There was a beautiful view from the patio and a very nice pool near by. We don't golf but because of the location I wish that we did. We did watch a couple of rabbits investigate the green from the patio while having our morning coffee. Thank you Kathy, for a very enjoyable stay. Julie, Nancy and Larry

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Guest: Mark & Brandy (Brea, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/19/08

This is a fabulous vacation property! Kathy does an outstanding job of maintaining the casita and she possesses a wealth of knowledge on the local area. From the back patio, the visual palate is breathtaking. My wife and I are already planning out next trip. Thank you Kathy!

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