Casitas de Gila Guesthouses & Art Gallery
If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful stay in the beautiful high desert terrain of Southwestern New Mexico, the Stress-Free Zone of Casitas de Gila Guesthouses is for you! Set on 226 acres overlooking Bear Creek and the Gila Wilderness, about a half-hour from Silver City, these 5 casitas (Spanish for “little houses”) offer the epitome of Southwestern style. The guesthouses are beautifully decorated with Mexican furniture and rugs. Each has a full kitchen, a living room with kiva fireplace, a small porch with a chiminea, and a bbq grill. On hand is an outdoor hot tub with a view of the creek, canyon, and sky. There’s an adobe art gallery featuring oil paintings and handcrafted turquoise jewelry by the owners, as well as work by other area artists.
Each Casita has a library of books on the area. There's a spotting scope in each Casita for viewing wildlife or the night sky. Learn about the environment here when you walk our self-guided nature trail. No matter what your hiking ability, one of our 10 trails (covering 6 miles) will be perfect for you. Pan for gold in Bear Creek. Or just spend the afternoon in a hammock under the cottonwood trees.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- countryside
- high desert
- on a flowing creek
- overlooks Gila Wilderness & Forest
- rural
- wildlife
- Mountains
- Nearest major city: Silver City, NM (25 miles SE)
- Directions to property:
FROM SILVER CITY: Take US 180 west to NM 211. Turn right on NM 211; go 4 miles to Gila. Take NM 153 for 1 block; turn right on Hooker Loop. Go 3-1/2 miles, then turn right at Double E Ranch Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn right at Casita Flats Road. Go 1/2 mile and follow signs to the office.
FROM ALBUQUERQUE: Take I-25 south to Rt. 60 at Socorro. Take Rt. 60 west to Rt. 12 South. Take Rt. 12 south to Rt. 180 east below Reserve. Take Rt. 180 east to Rt. 211. Turn left onto Rt. 211; go 3 miles to Gila and turn left onto Rt. 153. Take Rt. 153 for 1 block; turn right on Hooker Loop. Go 3-1/2 miles, then turn right at Double E Ranch Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn right at Casita Flats Road.
FROM TUCSON: Take I-10 east to Rt. 191 north . Take Rt. 191 to Rt. 78. Take Rt. 78 to Rt. 180. Turn right onto Rt. 180 and continue to Rt. 211. Turn left onto Rt. 211; go 3 miles to Gila and turn left onto Rt. 153. Take Rt. 153 for 1 block; turn right on Hooker Loop. Go 3-1/2 miles, then turn right at Double E Ranch Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn right at Casita Flats Road. - Nearest major airport: El Paso, TX (ELP) 140 miles
- Directions from airport:
DIRECTIONS FROM EL PASO, TX: Take I-10 west to Rt. 180 at Deming. Take Rt. 180 west through Silver City and continue to NM 211. Turn right on NM 211; go 4 miles to Gila. Take NM 153 for 1 block; turn right on Hooker Loop. Go 3-1/2 miles, then turn right at Double E Ranch Road. Go 1/2 mile and turn right at Casita Flats Road.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: guesthouses with kitchens
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 130.00 and $ 220.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | Bath robes |
| Board games | Ceiling fans |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Ironing Board | Library |
| Microwave | Private entrance |
| Radio | Telephone |
| Wi-Fi | |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Fax Machine |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| telescope available | spotting scope in each casita |
| art gallery | 10 hiking trails |
| star charts | |
Meals
- A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: anytime
- Breakfast is served in the guest's casita
- Additional food services included in room rate: coffee, tea, snacks, sodas, fruit
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (outside on porch only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (only 2-bedroom casita suitable for children under 5)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (50% deposit at time of reservation; balance due on arrival. For holiday periods, the balance is due 21 days before arrival.)
- Check in time is 3-6 PM and Check out time is 10 AM
- Cancellations:
$25 per casita fee for all cancelled reservations. Balance of deposit will be refunded if cancellation received more than 21 days before arrival. During non-holiday periods, cancellations received less than 21 days before arrival will be refunded if the room can be rented; otherwise a credit is given which is good for 12 months. During holiday periods, cancellations received less than 21 days before arrival will be refunded if the room can be rented; otherwise there are no refunds. There are no refunds for early departures or late arrivals. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Assn.
- New Mexico Lodging Assn.
- Professional Assn. of Innkeepers Intl.
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Becky & Michael O'Connor
- The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 2 dogs on the property
Area Attractions
Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, ghost towns, Gila Cliff Dwellings, birding areas, hot springs, rockhounding, Cat Walk Nature Trail, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Mountain Bike trails, self-guided nature trail, 10 hiking trails covering 6 miles, 10-inch telescope available, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts
Gila Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Gila, New Mexico.