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Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Gated Front
View from the house
Sunset from the house
Front Entryway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Roberts, NM
  • Place, Lake Roberts
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Western New Mexico University
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Full bedroom

1 Double Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Single bedroom

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Shower only

Hall bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Private bathroom in bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!

Sapillo Creek Escape is a one of a kind gem in the Gila Wilderness. Come experience our beautiful home in the Gila National Forest for a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation. Adjacent to Lake Roberts and minutes from the Continental Divide, our custom-built, southwest style home features comfort and luxury with incredible mountain views, 20 acres for hiking and enjoying the outdoors, plus the Gila right outside the door. Proximity to Silver City, NM means the best of both worlds – nature and serenity plus restaurants, galleries, shops and loads of local events.

Our home boasts 4 kiva fireplaces, Santa Fe style design with saltillo tile and custom touches throughout. Strategically placed windows and decks capture the beauty of the surrounding scenery. Sapillo Creek Escape borders the Gila National Forest on several sides, and additionally, the pristine Sapillo Creek runs through the property. If you’re a fisherman, bring your reel and fish right on the property, or take a quick drive to Lake Roberts for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Take a hike in the Gila or around Lake Roberts, visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings or Hot Springs, or take a scenic drive into Silver City for dining, shopping, museums, and a multitude of galleries and events. Kick back and relax on one of our many decks and porches, enjoy the view and the peaceful sound of the wind in the pine trees. Take a nighttime walk on our property to view the stars – the Gila National Forest enjoys some of the darkest skies in the continental U.S.

Over 3,000 square feet in the home at your disposal, this place is made for just you or you and your family and friends to enjoy the Gila Wilderness.

This is one of a kind space hosting four full bedrooms with adjoining decks that show off majestic views at 6,000 feet elevation. There are three full bathrooms and 4 kiva fireplaces!

You have access to it all!

The entire house was built by hand and it took nearly 7 years to complete. Everything is custom and I can promise you that you will never stay in a place like this!

A great location to retreat to and escape from the everyday! We want you to share this jewel with your family, friends, biking crew, birding group, hiking tribe, fishing buds, and your hunting pals to enjoy Sapillo Creek Escape!

We will entertain pets so long as they get along with other pets and have their recent vaccinations. If you are bringing a cat/cats or a dog/dogs, we have had issues with pets soiling the carpet and scratching up the doors. Please crate or keep pets in their carriers when you are not in the house or take your pets with you. We avail the use of a dog crate in the common area for dog(s) and for cats, please bring your own cat carrier. Also, please keep them off of the furniture to make it easier to clean and to be mindful of future guests who may be allergic. Finally, please pick up after them and throw the poop bags into a larger trash bag since we have to take the trash out to the dump and keeping track of all the individual poop bags is disgusting and annoying.

Finally, you’re on 20 acres of our land, so camping is also welcome!

We are available via cell, text and email.

Only cell service out here is T-Mobile.

We will have internet access but there are no TVs in the home. We want you to disconnect while you are here and enjoy the environment around you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put furniture back as you found it.
Start the washing machines with dirty linens and towels before leaving
Throw away opened and unused foods. Feel free to leave unopened and unused groceries. We will give to the food pantry and/or the families of the cleaning crew.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO fires, campfires, stove fires including use of charcoal or briquettes. This means no using outdoor charcoal grills!
Dogs are allowed but please keep them off of the furniture as we want to be mindful of guests who are allergic.
Please keep your pets crated when you are out as we have had damage done to our doors and our walls and our carpets in the past.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Silver City

Located in Silver City, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Piñon Plaza and Hudson Plaza.
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Lake Roberts, NM

What's nearby

  • Gila National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Roberts - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - 37 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Western New Mexico University - 44 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Western New Mexico University Museum - 45 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Toad Creek Inn and Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Toadcreek Inn & Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! located?

This family-friendly Silver City holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Gila National Forest and Lake Roberts. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Pinos Altos Historical Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hand a wonderful stay. Two nights was not enough :( It was a pleasure to walk through the house and see the beautiful details and care given to this gem
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was beyond my expectations. Truly impressive house.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Our host was very responsive and friendly. The home is in a stunning location with spectacular views from every window. We enjoyed the night sky with no light pollution.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a gorgeous large home! Enjoyed the atmosphere although even a DVR would have been nice to watch DVD movies. We knew there was none when booked. We were disappointed in that each time we attempted to have a fire in the kiva fireplace…smoke came back at us and filled the room. Flu was open and wood was pushed to the back of the fireplace to no avail. Fire alarms went off repeatedly and we just did without. 1st bedroom double bed was not comfortable with dipping in the middle. Upstairs room was without complaint! Breeze came through just beautifully and I love colored towels. Good to have extra blankets and slept so well. Kitchen well stocked with plenty of fridge space and W/D’s x 2 was good. Balcony’s provided for soothing sitting and visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Serenity

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was awesome with views for days! Our host was so accommodating and responsive. We’re planning our return next fall’
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rindy C.

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

New Mexico trip

Beautiful home located in a beautiful area. The hosts were great working with us so that our family would have a place to stay for a memorial service in Silver City. It is a nice area that has a slow winding but scenic road to Silver City. Would definitely visit there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOEY r.

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

Amazing Views

We loved the place. The bedrooms were set up with separate balconies and the views were fantastic. We really enjoyed the stay and the house was beautiful and set up with everything you may think you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke V.

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

Wonderful

We love it here! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

W Michael H.

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

Beautiful Rustic Lake Roberts Home

This property was beautifully atop a hillside with spectacular star gazing. Well appointed home. Owner nearby and very nice to work with. Would most definitely stay again…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marva O., Appleton, Wisconsin

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

Stay Here

The house is fabulous. My husband and I slept in the upstairs bedroom and waking up each morning felt like we were in a tree house. Staying at this house was the highlight of our trip to New Mexico. Jennifer the host was the best! Do not hesitate to book this house. I hope to return someday
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

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

Breathtaking house and views

Breathtaking house and views, the photos can’t capture the real beauty and space here, just stunning! Kitchen is fantastic, good because you’ll need to bring your own food to this remote-ish area. Nearby, Lake Roberts is gorgeous and serene, and the Gila ruins and river trails are fabulous. We had a great time here -- Sapillo Creek is a gem, and we would love to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Beautiful private home

We read with amusement that some reviewer wrote this property was "obviously staged." Well, yes, IF two dozen Navajo-style weavings along with 80+ Native American decorative pots all tastefully placed on the floors, walls, shelves and tables throughout the first floor alone - if THAT is staging - AND IF numerous cowboy and Indian artifacts and large green plants, as well as antiquish bureaus, mirrors, Southwest style chairs and tables if ALL THAT is also staging....then we hope to find EVERY Vrbo place we visit similarly "staged." But we found the home - the hacienda really - thoroughly welcoming, fully and thoughtfully furnished, well-supplied to meet all needs....completely un-staged by our judgment. The setting IS very private and far away from reliable cell service and food, gas stores - but if it's privacy and beauty and warmth that you cherish - and NO TV - then this might be your perfect place. It's gorgeous, and can easily accommodate a reunion of several couples, or a bunch of adults seeking reconnection (kids would need to be very outdoor-oriented, though there are lots of games inside). We loved our wood-burning fireplace, loved local hikes (like #74 south), loved the cliff dwellings, loved the hacienda atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this exceptional and unique home, set in a breathtaking location. Our family of 5 had plenty of room and enjoyed our meals and playing games on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful inside and out, and the views looking out from the living room are fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy P.

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

Family Time

The family had a wonderful time in the spacious kitchen and the two dining areas came in handy. The home is nicely decorated and we were there on a warm weekend so it got a bit warm outside but the house was cool
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
INCREDIBLY LOVELY! What a gem! True New Mexico hospitality! Makes one dream of what true country living!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac E.

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

Amazing place

The house is incredible and so beautiful! We really appreciated the large kitchen and all the thoughtful extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is beautiful quite place, perfect for someone trying to disconnect and recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny L.

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

The house is exceptional! Could use a little dusting, but we loved everything about the house.

We came down to visit family. Our husbands were raised in the area and still have family there. We spent all of our time out and about in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Gila Gem

The Sapillo Creek Escape is an absolute treasure, a one-of-a kind home with beautiful southwestern décor and so thoughtfully designed to capture the beautiful mountain and forest views from every window and outdoor living space. The yard was perfect for our sweet dog, and every day we had a new adventure waiting for us in the Gila. Jennifer and her husband were incredibly kind to us and responsive, making our stay that much more enjoyable. We loved the house and park so much, we asked to stay one more night in this lovely gem. We definitely plan for a return trip and feel incredibly lucky to have experienced a week away in nature and in a house that is so exceptional!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Southwestern Stunningly Beautiful

I have stayed in many VRBO homes and this definitely was the most beautiful and amazing home and the most kindly and responsive property manager. We were a group of 7 women friends wanting to have a special weekend together. From the start, Jennifer worked with us as we had to reschedule because of some health issues in our group. She was immediately helpful and compassionate and worked with us. We just wished we could have met her in person to THANK HER. ...and then we arrived and couldn't believe how gorgeous the home was. It far exceeded our expectations. Every room had amazing southwestern pottery and artifacts. Also there were outdoor porches off of almost every room looking out at the beautiful Gila Wilderness. It was such a relaxing weekend. Without hesitation, I would recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taren M.

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

Gila wilderness luxury treasure

Our stay only lasted three nights which wasn’t nearly enough time to explore the exquisite treasures found at every turn in this house. No matter what the weather there was a balcony area to accommodate spectacular views. The artwork scattered throughout the home was beyond compare.I especially enjoyed how fully staffed the kitchen area was. We had some exquisite meals that we enjoyed in each of the three eating areas located in this home. I can’t fully express what a truly wonderful time I had just enjoying myself at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

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

Perfect getaway

We were in for a quick weekend to meet up with family. The home is just wonderful. It was way more than we expected. My dad gushed all weekend about the home which was fun and endearing. We enjoyed relaxing on the balconies and taking in the idyllic scenery. Plenty of parking. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Beautiful home with a great mountain vista.

Large comfortable home with great southwest Indian art.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Tranquil Retreat in the Heart of the Gila

From the moment we arrived at this stunning hacienda, we knew we had discovered something special. The enclosed courtyard welcomed us with charm, and seamless online check-in made settling in a breeze. Stepping in, we all said, "Wow!" and kept saying, "Wow" until we had explored the entire home.Each evening, we were drawn to the living room, savoring the warmth of the kiva fireplace as the sun set through the large west-facing windows. The space is large and thoughtfully designed—ideal for a small group like ours but well-suited for larger gatherings, with an abundance of dining and kitchen space. Two couples could have their own master bedrooms with 2 more beds for another three -- that's luxury. And the multiple decks—so many!—provide endless opportunities to soak in the landscape.Beyond the property, we explored the Gila Cliff Dwellings, Purgatory Chasm, City of Rocks State Park, Emory Pass, and Silver City (fill up on gas while there; the drive is longer than it seems!). Hillsboro and Kingston were hidden gems, with cool museums and welcoming townspeople.The owner of this hacienda is exceptional. Her hospitality added to the warmth and comfort of our stay.Of the many properties we've rented, this one stands out, and we are eager to return. No TVs, just breathtaking views, a well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, serenity, and a deeps sense that someone truly cares about this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Tepper

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We are Tommy and Jen and we love the outdoors and sharing wonderfully unique locations for guests to share. We have an extremely large Brady Bunch type family and we are often traveling and making the most of the environment around us.

Why they chose this property

Sapillo Creek Escape is a unique, custom-built property by craftsman, John Claussen. He was the former builder, owner of Bear Creek Cabins in Pinos Altos, NM. He put his heart and soul into this home and you can tell. We were blessed to take over ownership of this unique property, situated in the heart of the Gila National Forest and the Mogollon Mountains after he passed away.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)