Frequently Asked Questions

Casitas de Gila is a group of five private Southwestern adobe-style guesthouses set on a 265-acre nature preserve near Silver City, New Mexico. Each casita features a fully-equipped kitchen, living area, separate bedroom, and traditional décor, with high desert and mountain views.

We are located about 30 miles northwest of Silver City and 4 miles from the small community of Gila. The setting is peaceful, with dark night skies and direct access to scenic trails.

We offer four 1-bedroom Casitas for up to three guests and one 2-bedroom Casita that accommodates up to five guests. Every casita includes a fully-equipped kitchen and continental breakfast foods for the first four nights.

Yes. Children are welcome, but age restrictions apply: the 2-bedroom Casita accommodates children age 5 and younger; 1-bedroom casitas can include children age 6 and older. Children under 18 must always be with an adult on the property.

Reservations are taken by phone at 575-535-4455. We enjoy speaking with guests and can answer any questions when you call. Please check our Availability Calendar.

Rates vary by stay length. Generally, a 2 or 3 night stay in a 1-bedroom Casita is $170 per night. State and county taxes are additional. See our Rates page for complete information.

Holiday periods may require minimum stays. We reserve the right to require a longer stay during high-demand holiday weekends.

The cancellation policy varies dependong in non-holiday periods or holiday periods. Complete information can be found on our Rates and Policies page.

Check-in is between 3 to 6 PM; check-out is by 10 AM. Early arrival or late departure may be accommodated with advance notice.

No. We are unable to accommodate pets out of consideration for guests with allergies.

To protect wildlife and bird habitat, drones are not permitted at Casitas de Gila Guesthouses.

There is parking at every Casita. One casita supports EV/plug-in hybrid charging (110v outlet) by advance request, and there is a $5 per night electricity charge.

Continental breakfast foods are provided, enough for the first four nights of every stay.

Each Casita has radiant in-floor heat and a seasonal fireplace. There is no air conditioning due to the cooler summer nights and the super-insulated construction of the buildings. There are ceiling fans and personal fans.

Yes. Guests can enjoy private patios, shared outdoor areas, and scenic views of the surrounding high desert landscape.

Yes. Casitas de Gila is open year-round, with each season offering unique experiences, from spring wildflowers to summer monsoon rains to winter stargazing.

We may accept group reservations, depending on the time of year. Due to the tranquil setting and proximity of the casitas to each other, groups requiring three or four Casitas may be required to rent all five Casitas. See our Rates & Policies page for complete information on groups.