The Geode: Sparkling Interior w/ 5 Beds, Gorgeous Home/ Local Host/ Pets OK!

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Carlsbad, NM

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area19 min walk
Carlsbad Water Park3 min drive
Pecos River Flume6 min drive
Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal)8 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Office

1 Single Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half bath in Laundry Room

Toilet

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

We call it the Geode: pretty on the inside! Updated vintage 1950's home designed w/ love & a touch of sparkle. Living room, fully furnished kitchen, dining nook, & laundry plus 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths. Luxurious master w/ king bed & a twin, second bedroom w/ comfortable Queen & a twin, & the office has another twin. Sleeps up to 8 comfortably. Perfect for couples, families, bridal parties, group getaways or any other trip! Walkable to restaurants/ downtown. 30 min to the Caverns! Longer stays welcome!

We provide everything you need for a hassle free, fabulous stay. It's not much to look at from the outside, but the decorations were inspired by a Geode, and the house really feels lovely and homey. Vintage charm from original cabinets and crown moulding and original hardwoods, but updated comforts. Full kitchen has everything you need to cook a fabulous meal. The living room has a comfy yet cute sectional, and there is a TV with access to Amazon prime shows or use your netflix login. Beds for up to 7, plus the couch if you have an extra tag along (or a pack n play if you have a kiddo). Great central location with easy access to everything in town. Easy check in with keypad lock. All that plus friendly helpful hosts who live just a few blocks away and are happy to help if you need anything! Fenced backyard for your pets!

Hosts

Property manager

Janelle Hicks

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carlsbad

This holiday home is located in Carlsbad. Brantley Lake State Park and Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Carlsbad Water Park and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Carlsbad, NM

What's nearby

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 19 min walk
Riverwalk Recreation Center - 3 min drive
Carlsbad Water Park - 3 min drive
Pecos River Flume - 6 min drive
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min walk
Roque Burrito’s and Mexican Food - 17 min walk
Wendy's - 6 min walk
Red Chimney Pit Bar-B-Q - 2 min drive
Blue House Bakery & Cafe - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Geode: Sparkling Interior w/ 5 Beds, Gorgeous Home/ Local Host/ Pets OK! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Geode: Sparkling Interior w/ 5 Beds, Gorgeous Home/ Local Host/ Pets OK!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Geode: Sparkling Interior w/ 5 Beds, Gorgeous Home/ Local Host/ Pets OK!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Geode: Sparkling Interior w/ 5 Beds, Gorgeous Home/ Local Host/ Pets OK! located?

This family-friendly Carlsbad holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carlsbad Museum & Art Center and Living Desert State Park. Carlsbad Water Park and Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.4

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James S.

31 Aug 2022

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

Geode stay

We enjoyed our stay. The beds were very comfortable. My son slept in the office. He liked the privacy but he said the middle of the bed sunk a few inches away from the wall so he didn’t sleep well. We didn’t know if it was a folding bed that might not have locked the whole way or not. Other than that, he liked it a lot. Didn’t take long to get to the caverns. Very enjoyable trip!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Woodye M.

12 June 2022

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

Girlfriend getaway

Great location for 4 girlfriends to explore Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe National Park. Host was very quick to respond to questions and book our stay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth M.

6 June 2022

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

Extremely Disappointed

Until this stay I was a very satisfied VRBO user. I do not appreciate property photos with filters that make home look as bright and fresh as a new home when the “vintage” home does not come close to the pics provided.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

lisa w.

4 Feb 2022

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

Very clean, vintage.

Very receptive owner, quick response. Helpful to have carport due to snow.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

John W., Minneapolis, Mn

28 Jan 2022

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

Comfortable, kitschy and fun

Overall positive. Host was very responsive. Slept well on a very nice king size bed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janelle Hicks

I'm a mom of 2 boys ages 3 & 5, and married to a really cool guy. We love to travel and also to stay home. I work full time as a hydrologist and in my (rare) free time I enjoy reading, baking and a little self-care (mostly doing my nails). We have lived in California and Arizona, but we moved to Carlsbad for my husband's job and it has been a really wonderful place for us. We love the river, the caverns, the weather, and the people here!

Why they chose this property

We bought and fixed up and furnished this house while working full time and managing our other rental (the Cabbage). It had been sitting empty for about 8 years and needed a lot of work, but I was attracted to the original details- crown moulding, bathroom tile, kitchen sink, metal cabinets, and wood flooring under the carpet. We fixed it up through an extensive renovation that took about 6 months, and tried to keep the things that made the house special. The geode is my favorite house, honestly more than the one I live in (probably partially because it is professionally cleaned and well organized, while my personal home is overrun with toy cars and playdough). I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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