We ended up arriving at the house at 10:30 PM, only to find it a mess. Had it been earlier and had we not been so tired from traveling, we would have left immediately and found a local hotel. From the overly full trash can out front, I suspect that the previous guests really trashed the place and the cleaning crew did the best they could in the time they had. But the place was filthy when we arrived. There were two dirty, used sponges at the kitchen sink. There was what appeared to be cat kibble on the kitchen floor. The kitchen pantry bi-fold doors were gross: the one on the right had bloody fingerprints and the one on the left had a brown goo on it. There was a dried smear on the wall next to the fridge which had tomato seeds sticking in it. There was dried snot (I hope it was snot) on the primary bathroom door knob. The primary bathroom toilet had fecal stains in it. The second bathroom has what appears to be mold on the wall above the shower tile. We took photos and submitted them to VRBO. The place could be nice. But the whole place needs a fresh coat of paint. The walls are dirty. The doors are dirty. There are no encasements on the mattresses or pillows. Bedbugs anyone? We left after one night. Owner gave $100 refund of "the cleaning fee." This place has amazing ratings previously, so we were shocked by the condition and (lack of) cleanliness.

Visited Carlsbad caverns for my daughter’s birthday. We had a great time and absolutely loved this house! Clean, great communication with the host, everything we needed was in close proximity. We would definitely recommend.

The check in process was easy as was the check out process. The instructions for the stay were easy to follow. There was plenty of room for our group and there were 8 of us. This home is located on a very busy street so probably not the best fit for parents with small children. The rug in the living room had a turned up corner which made it a trip hazard. It was not as clean as we hoped it would. The sheets smelled slightly spoiled and one of the comforts was dusty. There was no fire extinguisher. We noticed this when we were learning where everything was located. Not enough towels. We hope all of this can be corrected for the next guests.

Well appointed, clean, and organized property close to a lot of fun! Stayed with my family of five over Father’s Day. The house was spacious and perfectly comfortable for us. Kids and adults alike enjoyed competing on the mini arcade game. A short pretty drive to explore the Caverns, lots of delicious restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive, and a great brewery worth a visit. We skipped the Living Zoo due to the heat that day, but that would be a wonderful stop when the weather is cooler. We also made an hour drive up the highway to Roswell, enjoying the museum and other fun alien-themed attractions. The hosts were very communicative, checking in and out was a breeze. Would definitely stay here again if we come back for a longer Ranger-guided tour of the Caverns or to check out boating and bass fishing at the lake.

Was very happy with the whole process, and the home was very nice, especially for visiting the National parks in the area

The house was perfect for my group of friends who were in the area to hike Guadalupe Peak. Home was nice, clean, and well furnished for our needs. Check in/out process was easy and the communication with the host was excellent. I would rent again in the future. Thanks!

I'd stay there again if I needed to be in Carlsbad. The house was clean and comfortable, and there was very easy access to the main drag in Carlsbad as well as the main highway leading back home.

The house was great. We mainly used it as a place to sleep while we went to Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mtns NPs. The street the house is on is busy, especially when the games are done at the park across the street.