Historic Adobe Home 2 blocks from Plaza-SPECIAL SUMMER RATES!!!

This was the third time we have stayed at this lovely old adobe house, as we enjoy it so much. The many artistic touches, eclectic furniture, modern appliances, all combined with the the original walls and ceilings is very unique. The house is always clean, and we sleep wonderfully well on the comfortable bed. Each time we have visited, it has been in winter, with just peeks of spring coming in. Yet, on a sunny day, it is still lovely to sit outside in the sun. The short walk to the old plaza is wonderful, and even in winter there is a farmers market, though not with fresh produce in January. We enjoy day trips around the Las Cruces vicinity for widely diverse sightseeing, including hiking, museums, ghost towns, old Spanish Missions, while taking many pictures as we go. In the evening, we sit in the study and upload and look at the day's photos. The pellet stove is so cozy, and there is nothing like being curled up with a good book and a nice fire on a chilly night after a day full of activities.

Ouida is a lovely person, and is always available for help and information, and keeps us well stocked with pellets. Love going to Andele's for New Mexican food, and St. Claire's Winery, both on her recommendation.

All in all, we cannot think of a more lovely location to use as a home base for our roaming in southern New Mexico.

This was an adventure the house was charming in it's own way and the kitchen was adequate "after I went out and bought a few pans" which I was reimbursed for. The biggest problem for us was the "garden" is right on a VERY busy street not so peaceful between the traffic and barking dogs also the gas fumes made it impossible to enjoy sitting out there for very long. I did like the walk on the canal each day as it was pecan harvest time and I found this very interesting. Mesilla's Christmas eve was nothing to brag about in my opinion and the street so crowded we went home for dinner. All in all it is was a good trip....the house could REALLY use a good cleaning and if you are short like me use the aprons provided as the stove and sink area hits you about mid chest so anything you wear will be a mess. I understand the adobe and stone floors are hard to clean but doors and such cld all use a deep cleaning and the floor a scrubbing.

We had a wonderful time in Ouida’s historic Mesilla adobe over New Years. The adobe is cozy and provides all that one needs for a comfy home away from home. Our week long stay, which included a rare touch of snow, afforded us opportunities to visit the many shops on and around the plaza in Mesilla, and to sample several restaurants in the area. La Posta has been one of our favorite Mexican restaurants for many years (I am an NMSU graduate), and it is only two blocks from Ouida’s abode. We also enjoyed two evenings of movies at the historic Fountain Theater, only one block from our abode. Probably the highlight of our time in Mesilla was the visit to Ouida’s studio where she showed us some of the techniques used in her art. We’re looking forward to a return visit!


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