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Base Camp for Your Southwest Expedition!

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mule Creek, NM
  • Place, Catwalk Trail
  • Place, Long Canyon Spring
  • Place, Bill Evans Lake
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Base Camp for Your Southwest Expedition!

Two small houses tucked into the trees offer privacy and comfort for your family or small group. Beautiful views, access to almost 3 miles of private trails, the Gila National Forest just a short 2 miles away. Excellent hiking, biking, birding, rock hounding, and exploring all near by, or use this venue as a jumping off point for trips to regional sights like Tombstone, Kartchner Caverns, the Gila Cliff Dwellings, Silver City, NM or Bisbee AZ.. Hike White Water Canyon's Catwalk, visit the Mimbres pottery museums, and get acquainted with our rich multicultural history. Enjoy the casual atmosphere and tranquility of the country, and experience the almost non-stop sunshine, star-filled nights and natural world right out the back door. The house is fully furnished and has a well-equipped kitchen, small library, internet and great sitting porch. The casita has a small fridge, microwave and twin bunks, (sleeps 4) heat and A/C.
Need more beds or spaces for your group? Check out our sister property 2930432, just down the road less than a quarter mile!.
You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities at this holiday home. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7.3 miles (11.8 km) from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and 22 miles (35.4 km) from San Francisco Hot Springs
Base Camp for Your Southwest Expedition! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Use of the fire pit depends on wildfire risk. Permission must be granted by the owner for each individual fire
No loaded firearms in the house. No discharge of weapons anywhere on the property. Extra storage for hunting and camping gear is available
Feeding, hunting or harassment of wildlife is not allowed. Please contact the owner for intervention in dangerous encounters

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Base Camp for Your Southwest Expedition! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erek S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful

I had a wonderful stay! The location is remote and the scenery is amazing. Susan is a great host and very familiar with the area. Looking forward to a future visit I hope!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful stay

Spent the weekend here as we explored the area and were pleasantly surprised at how serene the area was. The property was huge so my dog had a lot of fun exploring the grounds. Apart from some somewhat dusty spots of bedding and a couple of dead bugs in the casita, everything was clean. There were a lot of amenities in case something was forgotten, which we appreciated since the property isn't near any stores. It was a wonderful place to sit back and enjoy the quiet outdoors after a long day of hiking. I would rate it a 9.5/10 and would definitely consider staying here again if we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This is the second time that we have stayed at Mule Creek and love the quiet solitude to explore the acreage and hike at different sites. The area and scenery is absolutely stunning. The cabin is set up with everything needed for a comfortable stay. It was great to have a washer to do clothes before moving on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrison G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Camping Out

My son and I made the house our base camp as we were on a hunting trip in January. Remote location was exactly what we were looking for and house was perfect. Mrs. Susan was super nice, inviting & accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

NMDGF Hunt

Property worked out very well for what we needed during our 6 night stay. The main house kitchen was well stocked, showers were hot and the adjacent casita was perfect for additional guests. Thank-you Susan we appreciated everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elva, Los Lunas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay!

Magical property and a fantastic host! Wonderful for families and has everything you need :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JODIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at the Ranch

The property was just as we imagined. Really enjoyed the solitude and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote getaway

This was the perfect location for our hiking adventures. It was a quiet and cozy stay. We appreciated the all the accommodations the host provided. A sign at the driveway entrance confirming we were at the right place, toiletries in case you forgot your own. She greeted us and provided history and information about the area and answered any questions we had. She was very prompt to respond during our stay. We look forward to returning for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Astrophotography location

Great location in New Mexico for Astrophotography. Host was on point with communication and hospitality. We will be making this place our go to in the summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best View Ever

Ms Susans place is a one of a kind. It’s filled with history and old artifacts. She is one of the nicest, most generous ladies i have ever met. My expectations for my stay were exceeded. I can’t recommend staying at Ms Susan’s place enough. She will greet you at the door with fresh farm eggs and hospitality. You just can’t beat it!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anna & Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jerome

Awesome location & awesome host. Loved waking up to the rooster and the very quiet location. We wanted a quiet getaway for a short stay. Would love to return one day to do more outdoor exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mule Creek

Was a wonderful place for my sons while they were working on a solar job. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway in vast country

Wonderful vacation but seemed too short!!! We had a wonderful time visiting Mule Creek and staying at this cabin. The house was well equipped and quite comfortable. Supplies were plentiful too. We spoke with Susan soon after our arrival and she greeted us with a delicious home-made lemon pound cake…….Yummmmmm!!! She also provided us with fresh eggs from her chickens. What a great host!!! Susan is so knowledgeable about the local geology and local attractions. She has a ranch next to the rental with cattle and alpacas that totally kept our boxer (dog) interested in our visit. We also loved that a herd of elk visited the area a couple of mornings. Stargazing was phenomenal. We hiked the Catwalk trail, the Mineral Creek trail, the Maverick Hill trail (next door in Arizona), the San Francisco Hot Springs trail and finally we drove to the ghost town of Mogollon for a short visit. We also did some rockhounding in the area near the New Mexico/Arizona border. This is definitely a place we would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful stay

Susie is a fantastic hostess. She showed us around the property and explained the history of area thoroughly. She gave us ideas for day trips as well. If you want out of the way solitude to enjoys the outdoors this is the place to be. The house was very well equiped and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene, solitude, and beautiful

It was a very peaceful week of stay away from busy city life. The house is clean and comfortable, the setup is very peaceful. It is close to Apache and Gila National forests, which makes hiking very convenient. The host Susan was extremely helpful, she waited at the entrance of the road on the night of arrival just to make sure we didn't miss the turn.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whit E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote with all the comforts of home.

This cute house in the country is unassuming on the outside but very well appointed and decorated on the inside. The kitchen is fully equipped and the pantry had a wide variety of items, but bring your own food, the nearest 'big' grocery store is about an hour away. The king bed is super comfortable. The property is spacious with plenty of peace and quiet. The host was awesome, friendly and communicated well. Wifi signal was plenty strong for everything we needed, though we didn't try to stream a movie, all other aspects worked well. We spent almost a week here and we never ran out of things to keep us busy, next time maybe well stay two weeks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022