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Casitas & Amenities
Five private casitas overlooking the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness. Each guesthouse offers comfort, privacy, and the sounds of nature outside your window. Feel right at home with a full kitchen and outdoor bbq grill, seasonal fireplace, porch, wifi, books and games.
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Silver City Adventures
Explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, the Catwalk Nature Trail, ghost towns, and museums and art galleries in Silver City’s historic downtown. Drive the Trail of the Mountain Spirits, ride a horse, hike to the Dragonfly Petroglyph.
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Art Gallery
Tempt yourself with Michael’s paintings and Becky’s handcrafted jewelry. Browse our collection of local artwork inspired by the sweeping high-desert landscapes, Gila Wilderness, and the natural wonders of the Silver City area.
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With 265 acres of high-desert solitude overlooking the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness, Casitas de Gila Guesthouses is more than just a place to stay––it’s an invitation to reconnect with nature. Whether you’re watching the ravens soar, taking a peaceful walk along Bear Creek, hiking one of our 7 miles of private trails, or letting the Milky Way illuminate your night, you’ll find the quiet inspiration that brings our guests back again and again.
Stay with us and experience the crystal-clear night skies and the remarkable beauty that makes Casitas de Gila the most special place in the Silver City area and Southwest New Mexico.
At Casitas de Gila Guesthouses, you can experience peaceful Southwestern New Mexico lodging surrounded by nature, dark skies, and the wilderness beauty of the Gila region. Our five cozy adobe-style guesthouses are located near Silver City and the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness, just four miles outside the tiny community of Gila (HEE-la).
A quiet retreat . . .
Nestled among juniper and piñon pines on a quiet terrace overlooking Bear Creek, Casitas de Gila sits on 265 private acres, offering a secluded retreat for travelers seeking relaxation, hiking, birdwatching, stargazing, and wildlife.
Guests wake each morning to the sounds of quail, hummingbirds, jays, cardinals, ravens, and flowing water from Bear Creek below. From your private portal, while you enjoy your morning coffee, you can watch the sunrise illuminate the colorful volcanic cliffs and mountain ridges of the Gila country.
To the north, the rising sun lights the dramatic front range of the Pinos Altos mountains. In the distance, Mogollon Baldy rises above the magnificent wilderness landscape.
Views that change all day . . .
When the sun warms the portal, move down to the hammock shaded by willows and cottonwoods along Bear Creek. By late morning, an easy walk through the creek bottom – past the Gila Conglomerate cliffs – leads to an ancient cottonwood where a small table and chairs invite you to stop for lunch and lose an hour to thought.
Fiery sunsets, dark skies, and a kiva fireplace . . .
Evenings at Casitas de Gila are unforgettable. As the setting sun turns Turtle Rock and the canyon cliffs from gold to fiery red, the brilliant stars of the New Mexico night sky slowly emerge overhead.
Far from city lights, our guesthouses are known for exceptional dark sky stargazing. On clear nights, guests can easily see the Milky Way stretching across the sky while listening to owls, coyotes, and the gentle sounds of Bear Creek below. There are star charts and a spotting scope in your Casita to help you find your heavenly favorites.
In cooler months, you can relax beside a traditional kiva fireplace inside your Casita. During milder weather, enjoy an outdoor chimenea beneath the stars.
At the end of the day, you will fall asleep surrounded by the quiet sounds of nature – rustling cottonwoods, flowing water, distant owls, and the peaceful silence that makes Casitas de Gila one of the most relaxing places to stay near Silver City and the Gila Wilderness.
Each Casita is beautifully decorated with Mexican furniture and crafts … private, immaculate, and stocked for your comfort, with full kitchens and seasonal fireplaces.
Little House of the Sun and Moon
Little House of the Trees
Little House of the Birds
From our 265-acre nature preserve to 3.3 million acres of Gila National Forest — the possibilities are extraordinary.
