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Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns

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Bedroom with King Size Bed
Front entrance
Master Bedroom with king size bed
Enclosed front porch with patio set.
Dining room with seating for 8.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8157.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, NM
  • Place, Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Water Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk Recreation Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns

Best Vacation Rental in Carlsbad! Centrally located near Hwy 285 and all the best restaurants in town. Twenty Five minute drive to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Check out this cute spacious three bedroom home, featuring two king beds, a bunk bed room with a full and twin size bed, and a sofa queen size bed.

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The space

You'll love the rustic wooden furniture that is all brand new. The house is decorated with a southwestern flair. Cable TV and HBO in every bedroom and the living room. Fast (100mb) wifi internet. is stocked with coffee maker, blender, toaster, electric tea kettle, and modern appliances. New washer and dryer. Beautiful spacious bathrooms. There is a Pack 'n Play available. We've made sure to add all the comforts of home to enrich your stay and are very responsive to the needs of our guests

Carlsbad has many great tourist attractions, starting with world famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the Pecos River (for swimming, fishing, water sports, Christmas on the Pecos), Living and Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, and much more!

Guest access

Keyless Door Entry

Interaction with guests

We leave you our phone number and also check up on you via phone call when you check in.

Other things to note

For home security purposes we do have a Ring doorbell with a camera located outside of the front door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad, this holiday home is near a water park. Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Carlsbard Community Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carlsbad Water Park and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park.
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Carlsbad, NM

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Museum & Art Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carlsbad Water Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Riverwalk Recreation Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Carlsbad Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roque Burritos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns on 30 May 2026 start from AU$321, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Rustica - Centrally located, Carlsbad Caverns located?

Situated in Carlsbad, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, Carlsbad Water Park and Lamont Street Park. Carlsbad Dog Park and Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

Nice getaway!!

It was a wonderful stay with lots of room. Would go back anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

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

Close to everything.

Great place to stay in Carlsbad. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keenan C.

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

Great roomy place

It's a wonderful, roomy, and comfortable place for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina M.

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

Great Base for visiting the Caverns

Beautiful interior. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Oasis in Carlsbad

We enjoyed staying at this property. It was spacious, clean, and comfortable. It centrally located in the town. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Comfortable home

Very clean. Had everything we needed. Communication was easy and they responded in a timely manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Excellent home for our visit

Location was excellent. Accommodations were perfect for our visit with friends to Carlsbad Caverns. Clean, roomy, quiet. Owner was responsive,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Stay in Carlsbad

House was as advertised. Owner is extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Amenities
Great place to relax! Close to Carlsbad Cavern. Easy to communicate with the owners and they were quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Rustic exterior but true oasis interior

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house has a very clean and cozy feel. We loved the layout, wood floors, spacious rooms, sunroom, and kitchen. We need to travel with our own food due to medical needs, so I especially loved the kitchen and its built-in pantry and nice fridge. The beds are all extremely comfortable. The location is convenient to attractions and shopping. Be sure to head over to the city park by the water that's super close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family Adventure

If you are looking to visit the National Park and other things in the area this was a great house and location. It is the desert so nothing is close, but this was centrally located for everything we did. And, we loved that it was an older home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable Carlsbad Stay

We came for two nights to see the Caverns and Guadalupe Mountain National Park. The owners were very communicative and checked in with us to make sure things were going well. The house has a great living space for hanging out and the beds were very soft and comfortable. I will say the kitchen had very little in the way of cups (4) and utensils so could use more of those but everything was clean and well maintained and the check in and check out were easy. They owners also had good recommendations in their book.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

National Park Base Camp

This home served as a great base camp for traveling to both Carlsbad Caverns as well as Guadalupe Mountain NP. The home was spacious for a family of 4 and had plenty of amenities. Grocery store was only a few minutes away and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Aide G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

Wonderful house. In the middle of town, easy access to anywhere you wanted to go. Very comfy beds. Took our ATVs and had enough parking. The house was a little dusty but otherwise clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni M.

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

Great property!

Beautiful and well-appointed house in Carlsbad very close to public beach and water park. From the outside, you’d never expect what awaits inside. We used it for a Carlsbad stop on our road trip through N.M. Spent one day in the caverns and one day swimming in the Pecos. Perfect for our group of 3 adults and 2 kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice house

The house was very nice on the inside, although it somehow felt like it wasn’t quite complete. Nothing major, just not quite what I’ve experienced previously with VRBO. It could use a bit more privacy from the neighbors, probably some landscaping would help. The location was convenient to stores and restaurants. It was spacious and comfortable enough for 6 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location

Disappointed

Kitchen was not very well equipped, rusty sheet pans, just two drinking glasses. Oven was not cleanGas grill missing propane tankNo towel racks, No shelves for toiletries in bath rooms & Showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not quite what we expected

I don’t normally give reviews that aren’t excellent but this house was not what we were expecting after reading the reviews. We had to go buy a can opener as the kitchen wasn’t well outfitted at all.. Pots and pans in terrible condition. Hard to see to cook as microwave light didn’t work and ceiling light was dim. Couldn’t take a shower at night in the en-suite bathroom as the light was burnt out. Has a hole in the wall above the taped off medicine cabinet. Blinds all over the house are cheap and were in very bad shape. Duvet on bed had stains, ick. The neighborhood feels sketchy but is close to the grocery store.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice enjoyed my stay. Lots of room in this house.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro V.

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

Everything excelente

Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

A Nice Home

The home was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The kitchen was well supplied. The bedrooms were nicely decorated, and the beds and bedding were comfortable. The master bath was convenient but tiny with a toilet, sink and shower. The second bathroom was spacious and had a tub with a shower faucet with plenty of counter and cabinet space. There was a large dining table and living room. The washer and dryer came in handy. However we were surprised that the bedroom closets were locked and used for storage space. We were unable to hang clothing we’d brought for a memorial service. The blinds in every bedroom were in poor condition and provided little privacy. There was no window covering on the window of the back kitchen door. We would return to this property if closets were made available for hanging clothes and the blinds were replaced. It was overall a nice property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Better than hotels

Pleasant clean spacious and so much better than having to rent hotel rooms for a multi couple family group. Convenient central to main part of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

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

Great getaway spot

Great spot with easy access to dining and carlsbad caverns national park. Owner was easy to get in touch with and very responsive. If we get to go back to carlsbad, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cari C.

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

Love this adorable home.

My family and I booked at the last minute because we needed a getaway before school starts. This house was perfect for our family. There was plenty of room for the teenagers. The house has everything and more than you could ask for!!! Loved our stay and would recommend this property to anyone! Great location to many stores and restaurants. Would book this house again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Comfy in Carlsbad

We had a great stay at Casa Rustica in Carlsbad, NM. Everything was just as described, and we would stay here again. We left an expensive item behind and the owner was great at communicating with us, and allowing us into the house a couple of days later to retrieve the item. The owner offered to ship the item for us, but someone in our party was in the area and the item was left just where we asked them to leave it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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