Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP

8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(23 Ratings)

House in Mesilla, NM

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Unique geodesic dome home central to NMSU, I-10 and Old Mesilla. Approximately 40 minutes to White Sands NP. Gated, secluded and secure. BEFORE BOOKING, READ NOTE BELOW ABOUT LOUD TRAINS AND CELL TOWER! The home is a former caretaker's place and is located inside a fenced and gated four acre business yard. The business is at the other end of the property from the house (about 800' away). Please see our check in instructions which show pictures of everything and where to enter the property.

You will have use of the entire main floor which consists of two large bedrooms, full kitchen, large bath , dining and main room plus the upstairs loft area. The upstairs master bedroom and bath is being renovated for future use, and is not currently available. There is also a basement which will be kept locked at all times, and is reserved for Host's personal use.

This listing is disinfected using ozone. As the final step in our cleaning process, an O3 generator is used for the ultimate sensitization of the ENTIRE house. We do this for your safety and security.

CELL TOWER NEARBY! There is a cell tower adjacent to property. Anyone who thinks they might be affected by a cell tower should NOT book this property. No refunds will be given because of cell tower.

LOUD TRAINS! As the listing title says, this is the locally famous Train-House Dome. That means it's right next to the tracks! The house is next to the Santa Fe Railroad, which crosses South Valley Dr. nearby (please see the pictures for an aerial view which shows proximity). As such, when a train passes you WILL be able to hear its horn and feel the rumble. BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway) says they average 5 trains per day, but most of those are during daylight hours. Be aware there COULD be several pass in the night! But that's relatively unusual. Earplugs are provided free of charge just in case to help you have a restful sleep. Please do NOT BOOK if you are in any way uncomfortable about a train or trains passing by in the night. And please remember it's NOT FAIR to rate us lower than 5 stars because of the train(s)!! There are video cameras at different locations covering the entire business yard for additional security.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Mesilla, NM

Nearby attractions

Dripping Springs Natural Area

18 mi

War Eagles Air Museum

46.3 mi

Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture

8.6 mi

Young Park

2.9 mi

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Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP

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8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(23 Ratings)

House in Mesilla, NM

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Mesilla, NM

Nearby attractions

Dripping Springs Natural Area

18 mi

War Eagles Air Museum

46.3 mi

Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture

8.6 mi

Young Park

2.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(23 Ratings)

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Detoured purposefully to Las Cruces to stay in this historical, funky property. It was simply not clean. Popcorn debris in bedroom, musty odor, and seriously offputting toilet. Promptly removed myself to nearby hotel - I can recommend the Staybridge Suites! Too bad. This place has real potential but was just not ready for guests.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

We enjoyed this house very very much. We'd never been in a house design like this before. It had great character with everything rotating out from the kitchen. Well stocked and we were able to cook each night. One suggestion: place no-slip strips in bathtub. Makes it safer for people for those of us that need a bit more stability while showering. All in all great place to stay. Close to food and access to highways for travel to White Sands, Mesilla and other places. Thanks for making a great and memorable vacation. 😎

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

they have a mouse issuies we saw about 4 of them in the house we left a day early because of the mice runny around the house mice tird in the beds other than at ok we tire to reach the people but didnt return are calls and when they did said they would get back to us about the mice no called back

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

I was not thrilled that I was required to purchase an insurance police for $60, something I've never been required to do anywhere else. Everything was fine until I just opened my e-mail to find that a claim has been filed against this insurance policy to replace the carpet for $433. One of our dogs pooped on the carpet this morning, which my wife promptly picked up. She sprayed with Odoban and then wiped it up. Now, they're claiming the carpet needs to be replaced?

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The listing is very accurate. The trains were cool. Great location in the middle of everything. Property needs some TLC.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great stay

Great stay

Super cool house, good private area.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Really unique stay in Las Cruces

Really unique stay in Las Cruces

This is a unusual and fun stay in Las Cruces. The house is really kitted out in a useful but funky style. Great for pets or anyone who wants fun stay while on the road. Probably my favorite VRBO experience!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Best VRBO ever!

Best VRBO ever!

Always wanted to stay in a dome house; check 😀 The dome was clean, comfortable, and delightful. Great mattress. Great kitchen. Best shower I’ve experienced in two hemispheres. Already ordered a shower head like the tandem in the shower. Hated to leave! Thanks for having us. Dave & Barb

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Staycation

Staycation

Great little getaway in our hometown. Enjoyed being able to escape to a lovely unique home with so much character. I had no issues with the train noise and I felt like I was in a second home of my own. Easy to communicate with and just lovely experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Love the Dome!

Love the Dome!

We loved the dome house. Great furnishings, a little retro vibe. Very comfortable. Location as mentioned is at the back of a business driveway behind a gate but we saw no one back there while we were there. Location is super convenient to the highway, shopping, etc. Trains do pass by at night but they pass quickly and they didn't bother us at all but we like trains.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Unique Home

Unique Home

We'd never been in a geodesic home and found the experience delightful!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Super Cute Dome House

Super Cute Dome House

I really liked the property. The inside was so unique and I enjoyed the privacy.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

2 Week Stay

2 Week Stay

Our visit was great. We were there for 2 weeks. The house was unique, very cool. Bill always responded immediately to any questions we had. He bought a grill which was really great. The location was central to everything we wanted to do. I know people talked about the trains and we had no problem with them. We would come back again.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Very Cool

Very Cool

The stay at the dome was wonderfully different … they have the best table for a family dinner and some game playing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful property with us.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Cool place!

Cool place!

Loved our stay at this hidden, unique and comfortable home

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Nice Stay

Nice Stay

The house is really creatively decorated. It has everything we expected to find in plain sight. Thoughtfully prepared for guest use.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Unique Stay

Unique Stay

Bill was nice and accommodating! The house was very clean, comfy, and nicely decorated.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Great building

Great building

This very unique building was an interesting stop. I was surprised that it was in an industrial gated compound behind an auto shop. Not a deal killer for staying again on a road trip, but if you’re looking to enjoy a neighborhood, this is not the place

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

We enjoyed this property it is a unique home very clean we would definitely stay again if I make it back to Las Cruces. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Unique and clean!

Unique and clean!

We enjoyed this property it is a unique home very clean we would definitely stay again if I make it back to Las Cruces. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Perfect for one night

Perfect for one night

Great stop over point just off the highway in a secure location. The train is loud but it would be loud anywhere around that area.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2020

Wish I had known about the trains

Wish I had known about the trains

The round house was interesting and affordable but I am light sleeper so was awakened all night several times by passing trains. The air conditioning couldn’t keep up with the sweltering heat and the upstairs TV was worthless as it was sweltering upstairs. We enjoyed the fish pond and the large dining area but I wouldn’t stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2020

Nice for a quick stay

Nice for a quick stay

This was good for an overnights stay right off I-10. The location in the back of a storage lot/business was a little strange but once back there it was nice. It is very close to the railroad tracks so there were a few short loud disturbances when a train passed. Overall it was a good value and perfect for what we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2020

Perfect Pitstop!

Perfect Pitstop!

We were traveling long days and this was the perfect place to stop overnight. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. If we travel the same route again we will for sure plan on this Vrbo again! Added bonus was the secure gate and location, we felt safer here than at a hotel.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mesilla?

The average price for a rental in Mesilla is $222 per night. This rental is $57 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP

House in Mesilla, NM

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Mesilla, NM

Nearby attractions

Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP

House in Mesilla, NM

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Mesilla, NM

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mesilla?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Famous Trainhouse Dome not far from White Sands NP?

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