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Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard!

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A single-story house with a green door, two windows with shutters, a small porch, and a mailbox.
A living room with a gray sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small side table, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a dining table with white chairs and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a closet.
A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Carlsbad Museum & Art Center
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Carlsbad, NM
  • Place, Carlsbad Museum & Art Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Water Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard!

Sage Cottage is a quaint home conveniently located on one of the main roads through town. Easy access to everything Carlsbad has to offer, but private and serene with a huge yard. Beds for 6 guests ( queen, full, 2 twins) in 3 bedrooms w AC plus complete kitchen, dining space, and spacious yet cozy living room. Two bathrooms (although the upstairs one is mostly for children due to its small size). Plenty of off-street parking, easy keypad check in, and local co-host keep your stay worry-free.

We want Sage Cottage to be a pleasant happy place for you to stay while visiting Carlsbad. Whether you are here for vacation, for work, or any other reason we hope you will be comfortable here.

We love the home because it feels like a sweet little dollhouse while still being comfortable and functional. Downstairs we have two bedrooms, charming living room, complete kitchen with dining space, the main bath with tub shower combo, and two bedrooms. The front bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, large closet, and room darkening curtains. The back bedroom has a full size bed ( sleeps two but smaller than a queen), closet, and room darkening curtains. The living room has a sofa bed, although it's not particularly comfortable.
Upstairs in the charming attic we have two twin beds, a desk/ study area, and an adorable/hilarious little vintage bathroom.

Home has a large fully fenced backyard with patio, and pets and kids are welcome.

Convenient, easy access to town due to location on a major thoroughfare through town. It's not a huge or fancy house but it feels "just right."

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Property # 2833492vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Carlsbad

Carlsbad is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park and Brantley Lake State Park, while Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Carlsbard Community Theatre are cultural highlights. Carlsbad Water Park and Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center are also worth visiting.
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Carlsbad, NM

What's nearby

  • Carlsbad Museum & Art Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlsbad Dog Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Carlsbad Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lamont Street Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Italian Carlsbad - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roque Burritos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Charro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Jimador - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard!?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard! on 20 Oct 2026 start from AU$334, 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 Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sage Cottage: Cozy & Serene/ Sleeps 6 / Huge Yard! located?

Situated in Carlsbad, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Carlsbad Dog Park. Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Carlsbad Water Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place if you’re looking to hang out in Carlsbad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was comfortable and in easy access to our activities. The value was good too. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadeloupe National Park. Carlsbad is a nice town with plenty of eating and shopping options. We did make several meals and had what we needed to do that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were perfect and the location was convenient. We have 2 suggestions for improvement. There needs to be more plates to suite at least the 6 people the home will sleep. A new heavier weight shower curtain or a curved shower rod, this will be to keep the curtain off of you while showering.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Great stay at the cottage. The kids really enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

Comfortable and clean. We were a family of 4 adults and two teens. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Cute house, nice surprise up stairs for my granddaughter. Was exactly what we needed for a few days. Check in directions were good enough we never needed the manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carlsbad Cottage

The house was a nice place for us to come back to after exploring the area. We enjoyed our time in the surrounding National Parks, and found the house to be comfortable with all the things we needed during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend trip

Rode to Carlsbad for a weekend. Was surprised when we noticed the 1/2 sized bathroom upstairs. The house was inviting and had everything we could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute home

We stayed here for 3 days and it was perfect for what we needed. The house is older but it was clean and comfy for us. We enjoyed our stay and got to spend quality time together as we explored NM.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this home. The upstairs was so fun for our kids, and the amenities were nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to Carlsbad

A one night stop with extended family to visit the cavern, Facility was as advertised. Good place to stay for a group. Location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Stay

The home was a cute stay for our short trip to see the Carlsbad Caverns and hike Guadalupe Peek Trail! Everything was clean and location great.The upstairs room and bathroom or on the smaller side (don't think adults can shower upstairs) so do know that going in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So cute & cozy

This was the perfect place to stay while visiting our adult daughter in Carlsbad, it was so cozy and quiet and perfect! It had enough space for all three of us plus room for more! We will definitely be staying here again, highly recommend this property to anyone!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, clean place to rest

Instead of grabbing a hotel, we opted for a VRBO as a stopping place for the night as we traveled through town. Exactly as advertised, no issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time

Very comfy and cozy cottage stay in Carlsbad. It was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work

Nice quiet place away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

Needs a good cleaning

Overall the property was ok, but it definitely needed a good cleaning (broken glass in the shower, someone’s loofa hanging in the shower, used towel hanging behind bathroom door, dirty shower mat, dirty sock under the bed, dry cereal in the bed upstairs). It’s an older home that needs some TLC - upstairs shower did not work, closet door off track, many missing doors knobs, etc. Attempted to communicate with the host upon check-in with no response. Did not hear from her at all during our 3-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute cottage

Overall, the place was nice. Our biggest concern was the smell in the kitchen. We could not find what was causing a horrible odor. We threw the trash out twice even though we hadn't really put in anything that stank. However, last night my husband opened the oven, and low and behold, found the grossest pan of meatballs and spaghetti that had been in there for quite awhile. It was moldy and beyond stinky. That oven will need to be aired out and really cleaned. He got sick to his stomach it was so bad. Other than that horrible problem, the house was nice and clean. We weren't sure why the closet door was not on the closet frame but rather leaning in the closet, and there was something sticky by the nightstand on the floor. We would have cleaned it, but there were no paper towels or napkins anywhere. The a/c worked great, was loud when watching tv, but we just paused the shows and waited for the air to turn off. The a/c vents were pretty dirty and I would have cleaned those also had there been paper towels. Other than those issues, it was a cute house. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Adequate

Fine property but several inconveniences. Upstairs shower is very small, not usable for any adult or teenager, so expect to only have one shower. Additionally main shower head is damaged and has a significant leak out the bottom of the head. No kitchen trash bags or paper towels were provided so we had to go buy some. Overall it was good for a weekend stay where we weren't at the house much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Property! May want to check out grill! After cleaning we were able to use it! Someone put Charcoal in it. Small oversight… but I thought I’d mention it. Everything was perfect otherwise!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything about this place was great, from the family/living room for evening movie watching; the kitchen for cooking; kitchen table for card/board games; the two large first floor bedrooms; the most comfortable twin beds in the quiet upstairs; and the patio/yard! Highly recommend this!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Missing Essentials

Overall, the house provided what we needed: a place to rest after long days exploring the parks, but it does not provide what is advertised on the listing. The location and proximity to our activities was ideal for our family and the sleeping arrangements worked well. The listing of a fully stocked kitchen isn't accurate. The space is advertised to sleep six, but the kitchen did not provide items for six people. There was only ONE spoon in the entire house, there was not a skillet to cook with, one pot was rusted and had charred food on the inside. The upstairs bathroom is quite quirky and unusable if you are over 10 years old or taller than 4 foot so don't expect a two bath house for adult usage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
House wasn't bad. It wasn't great either. Just little things that needed kept up or replaced to take it to good. Upstairs was fun, kids loved the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janelle Hicks

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Why they chose this property

Quick access to the caverns! Kids will love the sweet Attic bedroom with mini-me size bathroom just for them. Downstairs we have Queen bed, full bed, charming living room with fireplace, and sweet kitchen with eat-in dining area. Large backyard with plenty of space to run around or relax.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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