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"Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU

Family-friendly holiday home in Las Cruces

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 64 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Las Cruces, NM

Place, Las Cruces Convention Center
‪9 min walk‬
Place, New Mexico State University
‪9 min walk‬
Place, Mesilla Valley Mall
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Great room--open concept

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

"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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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

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 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

You need to get an approval from the owner first .

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Email the owner and specify the type of pet

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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.

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Las Cruces

Located in Las Cruces, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. American Southwest Theater Company and Las Cruces Community Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of Nature & Science and Stahmanns Country Store. Travelling with kids? Consider Paisano Pete, or check out an event or a game at Pan American Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.

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Las Cruces, NM

What's nearby

Las Cruces Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
New Mexico State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Memorial Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Mesilla Valley Mall - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
‪Whataburger - ‬20 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
‪Wingstop - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Casa de Maíz" centrally located - close to NMSU located?

This family-friendly Las Cruces holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of New Mexico State University, American Southwest Theater Company and Chile Pepper Institute. Las Cruces Convention Center and Pan American Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

3 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

17 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

5 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

25 Apr, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Roswell, USA

21 Jun, 2023

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

Friends and family

Great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Somer N.

12 Mar, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

1 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina A.

12 Sept, 2025

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

Beautiful home with a fully fenced back yard. The host was so considerate in labeling all of the light switches, drawers and different areas of the house. The check in process was very smooth and I appreciated the digital lock - no need for keys.It took a few hours for the house to cool down to room temp once we arrived, which was hard for the dogs. If there is a way to start bringing the temp down before we arrived that would be fantastic. But otherwise we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

11 Feb, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

8 Dec, 2024

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

Visiting our college student

Spent a quick weekend visiting our NMSU student. Great location and amenities!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiera S.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Cozy

This was a perfect family hideaway for a cozy weekend. It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable for the whole family, including our fur babies. Gail was wonderful with prompt communication and even provided a whole list of possible To Dos in the area. Would definitely reserve again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

24 Apr, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Xavia R.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Peaceful and cute

Everything was clean and in order. House is super cute and neighborhood safe and quiet. Communication with owners was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

6 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

29 Mar, 2024

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

Las Cruces

This was property was well maintained, clean and located in a great area.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

30 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

24 Mar, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Dianna M.

9 Mar, 2025

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

A Wed thru Sat am stay. A home feeling. Very comfortable and accommodating. Ammenities good.Location good for what we did (White Dunes, Dripping Springs hike, shopping, Relaxation).Host great in explaining things and giving us access. Good access system. Secure and safe.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

5 Apr, 2024

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

Lovely home

Casa de Maíz is a gem! It was the perfect place to stay while our new house was being completed. Thoughtful hosts provided every single thing for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend this great place.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

5 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Luna Z.

1 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Repeat customer!

This was our second stay and the experience was just as good as the first. Had our dog this time and the proximity to the park is outstanding. Appreciate Gail and her communication. Thanks for another great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jess w.

23 Mar, 2025

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

Wonderful stay

Gail was kind and made sure we had all we needed when we arrived. She let us know of good local restaurants (which we tried and loved) and also let us know she had a foot spa for after our long hike (which was happily used).The house was clean and welcoming. We were really sore after our hike, and the bed was so comfortable. We wish we had a longer stay so we could have enjoyed the backyard. We are returning to Las Cruces next year, and are definitely going to try and stay here again. Overall it was such a wonderful and comfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina P.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Girls’ Weekend

This was the perfect place for our girls’ weekend to celebrate the arrival of a baby girl. My best friend and I have been friends for over 40 years and have raised our kids together and now they are having babies and it is wonderful to be able to spend time together. This home facilitated the making of great memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., Roswell, USA

7 Nov, 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Gail Gale

I love being a host and am a Superhost with Airbnb. I have two degrees in hospitality management from Texas Tech University and Florida International University. Being a host has been my favorite job to date. I grew up in El Paso and have lived in eight other cities working in hospitality with over 20 years in the industry.

It is my goal to make your stay in our house the best experience you have ever had with regard to having a clean house, comfortable beds, furniture, and a stock of the little things that make this house a home away from home. T

Why they chose this property

This property is in a great location, in a safe neighborhood less than a mile from New Mexico State University. It is centrally located and has two small parks a block away from the entry of the neighborhood. There is quick access to restaurants, stores, and downtown.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of staying at our house are the value, service and the decór. I take my role as your host very seriously and it is an honor and pleasure to have you stay with us. I have been known to offer a baked good in the refrigerator and information about our friends that are local artisans or artists. We encourage guests to visit local attractions and take in the sites that are both in nature or that have a cultural aspect to them.