Casa de Arte Details
Casa de Arte is nearly 4000 square feet. The house includes two living rooms; 2 bedrooms; an office with desk, computer access, and fold-out bed; an indoor pool and spa; and a fully equipped kitchen. The space was designed with relaxation in mind. This is a space to relax, read, watch TV, enjoy the desert gardens, and enjoy the quiet setting. It is well-suited for having a retreat for writers, book clubs, artists, etc. The home is single-story, but there are a few 8" steps and narrow doorways. Because of this, it would not be easy for someone in a wheelchair to negotiate.
This is a property devoted to art, and as referenced elsewhere, there is a studio for artists on the premises. As such, the house contains art of various forms by established, blue-chip Southwest artists.
The house is suitable for 2-6 guests. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted.
Features of the house include:
- Two bedrooms, with king- and queen-sized beds
- Three bathrooms, each with a shower
- Jacuzzi tub in master bathroom
- Bidet in the master bathroom
- Two living rooms; one for TV, one for reading
- Dining room, with seating for 6
- 3 kitchen bar stools
- Verizon 5g Wifi
- Indoor pool and spa
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outdoor grill
- Dedicated office space with desk & printer
- Pellet stoves + forced air for winter heating
- Air conditioner for summer cooling
- Desert gardens, pecan trees
- Washer and dryer
- Mostly gated property
- Peace and quiet
The house is in a semi-rural location, a half-mile from the Rio Grande. House-trained dogs are welcome. The property is gated, but small dogs can slip through the grates. At any given time, there is abundant wildlife on or near the property. This includes quail, rabbits, squirrels, fox, bobcat, roadrunners, coyote, and a variety of birds. For the protection of your pet—as well as the wildlife—supervision is encouraged. These animals are not aggressive and will not threaten you. They co-exist with us and us with them.
You will be 3 miles from the Mesilla Plaza and Fountain Theater, 1 mile from the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, and 6 miles from the Downtown Farmer’s Market. The Mesilla Plaza, with numerous shops and restaurants, is only 3 miles away. Near the Plaza, La Posta de Mesilla, Andele Mexican Restaurant, Double Eagle Restaurant, Lescombes Winery & Bistro, Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria, and the Bean Coffee House, provide a range of dining/beverage experiences. FARMesilla, also located in Mesilla, is a farm store and eatery providing locally grown produce and fresh eggs, as well as indoor and outdoor seating for food, craft beers, and wine. Fresh pecan pies are usually available, as is locally-baked bread and pastries. In the fall, fresh green chile is roasted on the premises. You can buy a small bag of roasted green chile or a full gunny sack.
Over 15 miles of no vehicle access biking and pedestrian trails along the Rio Grande are ½ mile away, and the hiking trails of the Organ Mountain Desert Peaks National Monument are 35 minutes away. White Sands National Monument is one hour away. We don't have bicycles available for use on the property, but they can be rented in town here:
Rental Information - Outdoor Adventures Las Cruces NM 88001 (bikelc.com)
Because there is a pool, fragile art, and a native garden (with lots of sharp needles), this property is not suited for children.
