Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Las Cruces, NM

New Mexico State University12 min walk
Pan American Center5 min drive
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum8 min drive
El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Unique geodesic dome home central to NMSU, I-10 and Old Mesilla. Approximately 40 minutes to White Sands NP. Gated, secluded and secure. BEFORE BOOKING, READ NOTE BELOW ABOUT LOUD TRAINS AND CELL TOWER! The home is a former caretaker's place and is located inside a fenced and gated four acre business yard. The business is at the other end of the property from the house (about 800' away). Please see our check in instructions which show pictures of everything and where to enter the property.

You will have use of the entire main floor which consists of two large bedrooms, full kitchen, large bath , dining and main room plus the upstairs loft area. The upstairs master bedroom and bath is being renovated for future use, and is not currently available. There is also a basement which will be kept locked at all times, and is reserved for Host's personal use.

This listing is disinfected using ozone. As the final step in our cleaning process, an O3 generator is used for the ultimate sensitization of the ENTIRE house. We do this for your safety and security.

CELL TOWER NEARBY! There is a cell tower adjacent to property. Anyone who thinks they might be affected by a cell tower should NOT book this property. No refunds will be given because of cell tower.

LOUD TRAINS! As the listing title says, this is the locally famous Train-House Dome. That means it's right next to the tracks! The house is next to the Santa Fe Railroad, which crosses South Valley Dr. nearby (please see the pictures for an aerial view which shows proximity). As such, when a train passes you WILL be able to hear its horn and feel the rumble. BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway) says they average 5 trains per day, but most of those are during daylight hours. Be aware there COULD be several pass in the night! But that's relatively unusual. Earplugs are provided free of charge just in case to help you have a restful sleep. Please do NOT BOOK if you are in any way uncomfortable about a train or trains passing by in the night. And please remember it's NOT FAIR to rate us lower than 5 stars because of the train(s)!! There are video cameras at different locations covering the entire business yard for additional security.

Property manager

Bill Adams, Chanda Parks

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Well behaved. Please clean up after your pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Las Cruces

This vacation home is located in Las Cruces. Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria and Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Rio Grande. Museum of Nature & Science and Stahmanns Country Store are also worth visiting.

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Las Cruces, NM

What's nearby

New Mexico State University - 12 min walk
Pan American Center - 5 min drive
Memorial Medical Center - 5 min drive
Mesilla Valley Mall - 6 min drive
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum - 8 min drive

Getting around

Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Whataburger - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP located?

Situated in Las Cruces, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Mexico State University and Las Cruces Convention Center. Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria and Chile Pepper Institute are also within 2 mi (3 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Carole W., Denver, CO

Dec 8, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Give This One a Miss

Detoured purposefully to Las Cruces to stay in this historical, funky property. It was simply not clean. Popcorn debris in bedroom, musty odor, and seriously offputting toilet. Promptly removed myself to nearby hotel - I can recommend the Staybridge Suites! Too bad. This place has real potential but was just not ready for guests.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

Nov 5, 2023

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

Very unique house

We enjoyed this house very very much. We'd never been in a house design like this before. It had great character with everything rotating out from the kitchen. Well stocked and we were able to cook each night. One suggestion: place no-slip strips in bathtub. Makes it safer for people for those of us that need a bit more stability while showering. All in all great place to stay. Close to food and access to highways for travel to White Sands, Mesilla and other places. Thanks for making a great and memorable vacation. 😎

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

terry

Sep 16, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

they have a mouse issuies we saw about 4 of them in the house we left a day early because of the mice runny around the house mice tird in the beds other than at ok we tire to reach the people but didnt return are calls and when they did said they would get back to us about the mice no called back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Patrick S.

Aug 4, 2023

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

I can't believe this

I was not thrilled that I was required to purchase an insurance police for $60, something I've never been required to do anywhere else. Everything was fine until I just opened my e-mail to find that a claim has been filed against this insurance policy to replace the carpet for $433. One of our dogs pooped on the carpet this morning, which my wife promptly picked up. She sprayed with Odoban and then wiped it up. Now, they're claiming the carpet needs to be replaced?

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christie T.

Jul 5, 2023

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

Cute but needs TLC

The listing is very accurate. The trains were cool. Great location in the middle of everything. Property needs some TLC.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Adams, Chanda Parks

This is our second VRBO dome listing (the other one is in Mimbres, NM, about two hours away). Born and raised in southern NM, our family started in business here in 1956.

Why they chose this property

Our family constructed this unique geodesic dome in 1980 as a "caretakers" home on our business property. My parents retired in 2000 and we used the home as a rental property for many years. Finally, after much renovation, we made it available as a vacation rental so that as many people as possible could enjoy some short term dome living.

What makes this property unique

We are just around the corner from NMSU and the Las Cruces convention center. Located on our gated and fenced 4 acre property just a minute or two from I-10 in one direction or old Mesilla in the other or go straight to downtown Las Cruces to the north. You'll be centrally and comfortably located for any southern NM adventure!

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