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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!

Sapillo Creek Escape is a one of a kind gem in the Gila Wilderness. Come experience our beautiful home in the Gila National Forest for a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation. Adjacent to Lake Roberts and minutes from the Continental Divide, our custom-built, southwest style home features comfort and luxury with incredible mountain views, 20 acres for hiking and enjoying the outdoors, plus the Gila right outside the door. Proximity to Silver City, NM means the best of both worlds – nature and serenity plus restaurants, galleries, shops and loads of local events.

Our home boasts 4 kiva fireplaces, Santa Fe style design with saltillo tile and custom touches throughout. Strategically placed windows and decks capture the beauty of the surrounding scenery. Sapillo Creek Escape borders the Gila National Forest on several sides, and additionally, the pristine Sapillo Creek runs through the property. If you’re a fisherman, bring your reel and fish right on the property, or take a quick drive to Lake Roberts for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Take a hike in the Gila or around Lake Roberts, visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings or Hot Springs, or take a scenic drive into Silver City for dining, shopping, museums, and a multitude of galleries and events. Kick back and relax on one of our many decks and porches, enjoy the view and the peaceful sound of the wind in the pine trees. Take a nighttime walk on our property to view the stars – the Gila National Forest enjoys some of the darkest skies in the continental U.S.

Over 3,000 square feet in the home at your disposal, this place is made for just you or you and your family and friends to enjoy the Gila Wilderness.

This is one of a kind space hosting four full bedrooms with adjoining decks that show off majestic views at 6,000 feet elevation. There are three full bathrooms and 4 kiva fireplaces!

You have access to it all!

The entire house was built by hand and it took nearly 7 years to complete. Everything is custom and I can promise you that you will never stay in a place like this!

A great location to retreat to and escape from the everyday! We want you to share this jewel with your family, friends, biking crew, birding group, hiking tribe, fishing buds, and your hunting pals to enjoy Sapillo Creek Escape!

We will entertain pets so long as they get along with other pets and have their recent vaccinations. If you are bringing a cat/cats or a dog/dogs, we have had issues with pets soiling the carpet and scratching up the doors. Please crate or keep pets in their carriers when you are not in the house or take your pets with you. We avail the use of a dog crate in the common area for dog(s) and for cats, please bring your own cat carrier. Also, please keep them off of the furniture to make it easier to clean and to be mindful of future guests who may be allergic. Finally, please pick up after them and throw the poop bags into a larger trash bag since we have to take the trash out to the dump and keeping track of all the individual poop bags is disgusting and annoying.

Finally, you’re on 20 acres of our land, so camping is also welcome!

We are available via cell, text and email.

Only cell service out here is T-Mobile.

We will have internet access but there are no TVs in the home. We want you to disconnect while you are here and enjoy the environment around you!

Property manager

Jennifer Tepper

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! Silver City
Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! Private vacation home
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Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! Silver City
Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Roberts, NM

What's nearby

  • Gila National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Lake Roberts - 15 min walk
  • Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - 43 min drive
  • Silver City Museum - 47 min drive
  • Western New Mexico University - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Toad Creek Inn and Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! located?

This family-friendly Silver City vacation home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Gila National Forest and Lake Roberts. Pinos Altos Historical Museum and Pinos Altos Opera House are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOEY r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
We loved the place. The bedrooms were set up with separate balconies and the views were fantastic. We really enjoyed the stay and the house was beautiful and set up with everything you may think you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sushilla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for a getaway in a peaceful and beautiful part of the world
Property was even better than it looked- beautifully decorated, spacious and in a stunning setting. Our family was very impressed and had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We love it here! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Gila Vacation
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. The location was perfect for visiting the Gila area. Communication with the owner was prompt and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique cozy home
We loved exploring the unique features and fascinating artifacts of this home. Every room has a beautiful balcony with amazing views. Loved our stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

pat b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience this house and area
Very very nice and amazing work Would highly recommend this house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

W Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Rustic Lake Roberts Home
This property was beautifully atop a hillside with spectacular star gazing. Well appointed home. Owner nearby and very nice to work with. Would most definitely stay again…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is a real find
This is an absolutely lovely home in an absolutely beautiful location. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to stay in this home. The family who built it clearly did so with a lot of love. We’ve given 5 star ratings before and feel that this home really deserves to be on a different scale altogether. It is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking house and views
Breathtaking house and views, the photos can’t capture the real beauty and space here, just stunning! Kitchen is fantastic, good because you’ll need to bring your own food to this remote-ish area. Nearby, Lake Roberts is gorgeous and serene, and the Gila ruins and river trails are fabulous. We had a great time here -- Sapillo Creek is a gem, and we would love to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marva O., Appleton, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay Here
The house is fabulous. My husband and I slept in the upstairs bedroom and waking up each morning felt like we were in a tree house. Staying at this house was the highlight of our trip to New Mexico. Jennifer the host was the best! Do not hesitate to book this house. I hope to return someday
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting
This get-away place in the Gila mountains is truly beautiful. The surrounding hills and mountains are partially tree covered and grand. The setting is perfect for the house. We had our dog with us, and the walled and fenced in yard was perfect. The house is a wonder and unique beyond anywhere else we have stayed. It is well represented by the pictures and description given by the owners. Two things to note: 1) There are three other houses/cottages on the property, though we still found plenty of privacy during our stay. 2) If you have a larger group staying at the house, it is worth noting that there is no indoor gathering room large enough to gather. The living room is small and in an L shape. This was not a problem for us. For us, over-all, this is a 5 star place to rent and stay at with reasonable rates.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

steven D., Hanalei HI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Somewhere Between a Museum and a Mansion -- Next to the Wilderness
The place here is perfect for a stay and actually worth going way out of your normal path to visit. The only negative is that there are some safety issues that need to be addressed, most particularly steep fully carpeted stairs that are very easy to slip on. Be really careful. One of the nicest hikes in the area is to take the dirt road starting from the neighborhood and keep going.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice, but not quite as advertised
Beautiful mountains and beautiful home, but it is advertised as one large home on 20 acres. There are two other units on this property, one of which is within 20 yards of the main home and was occupied by another tenant while we were there, so not very private - oh, and there are no curtains on any of the windows, so while your view is nice, the other unit tenants can look directly into your bathroom or anywhere else they want and there's not much you can do about it - really! There were also some cleanliness issues such as finding previous tenant's trash and a sock under the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private home
We read with amusement that some reviewer wrote this property was "obviously staged." Well, yes, IF two dozen Navajo-style weavings along with 80+ Native American decorative pots all tastefully placed on the floors, walls, shelves and tables throughout the first floor alone - if THAT is staging - AND IF numerous cowboy and Indian artifacts and large green plants, as well as antiquish bureaus, mirrors, Southwest style chairs and tables if ALL THAT is also staging....then we hope to find EVERY Vrbo place we visit similarly "staged." But we found the home - the hacienda really - thoroughly welcoming, fully and thoughtfully furnished, well-supplied to meet all needs....completely un-staged by our judgment. The setting IS very private and far away from reliable cell service and food, gas stores - but if it's privacy and beauty and warmth that you cherish - and NO TV - then this might be your perfect place. It's gorgeous, and can easily accommodate a reunion of several couples, or a bunch of adults seeking reconnection (kids would need to be very outdoor-oriented, though there are lots of games inside). We loved our wood-burning fireplace, loved local hikes (like #74 south), loved the cliff dwellings, loved the hacienda atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison T., Hummelstown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of life
We just spent six days at this beautiful, unique home that sits inside the Gila National Forest. The home is spacious, well appointed and is located on a fairly secluded piece of land. Because the nearest gas/groceries/restaurants are nearly an hour away, we cooked most of our meals and the kitchen had everything we needed to do so. The beds were comfortable and we loved that there were so many seating areas and balconies throughout the house to enjoy our morning coffee and afternoon wine. There's no light noise so one of our favorite activities at night was sitting on the balconies, watching the stars. (We were fortunate to be at the house during a meteor shower - WOW!) We came to hike and explore and there are several nice trails close by - we did Purgatory Chasm and the Lake Roberts North Trail - as well as a hike through the chasm next to the house. We also visited the Gila Cliff Dwellings (very cool) and Esperanza Winery - highly recommend. One thing to note: this house is fairly remote; it takes a long time to get around in the Gila forest because of the switchbacks. A trail or sight that's 30 miles away might take an hour or more to reach. We loved that it was remote but we also didn't get to do everything we wanted to do because we didn't realize how long it would take to reach some of the trails, like the catwalk. Still, we look forward to going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Robert M., Stuart, Florida/Lisbon, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and unique, isolated home
We spent two weeks at this great property in the winter of 2022. We would recommend it. The only reason we did not give a five star review is due to a few things that if the owners corrected, it would easily qualify for a top rating. First of all this is a very unique and interesting place. It really gives you a feel of what it would be like to live in an old adobe rancho. Even though it’s staged it is done very well. The inside and outside spaces are really perfect in most respects. I could definitely live there. The location is great if you want to be isolated in the Gila. It is about a 30-50 minute drive to “civilization” depending on which way you go and what you want. Our concerns, again, are not significant but they are enough to knock a star off. First of all are the kitchen plates, glasses, flatware and cookware. All of this stuff is old and seems to be cobbled together leftovers from a couple of generations. In our view, all of that junk should be recycled and a new set of flatware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots and pans should takes it’s place. Secondly is the fact that this house needs a thorough dusting, top to bottom, including the ceiling support logs. Finally, the computer controlled heating is unmanageable. The system has obviously been programmed to save energy and not to follow the wishes of the guests. It is our opinion that when guests are staying there they must be given full control of the thermostats. If energy costs are are concern, the price for the stay should be increased. The place is worth it! We would stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Wilderness Stay
5 adults and our dogs spent a lovely weekend at the house. We cooked, made fires, took walks, and enjoyed the expansive views. Took a day trip to the Gila Cliff Dwellings and nearby hot springs, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
We absolutely loved our stay! The house was awesome with views for days! Our host was so accommodating and responsive. We’re planning our return next fall’
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Enchanting
Stay was enchanting, almost magical. However, Property would benefit from deep clean. With pets allowed major issue was standing rodent droppings on balconies. And kitchen was far from spic and span clean. Some tender loving care would make it a most wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Mexico trip
Beautiful home located in a beautiful area. The hosts were great working with us so that our family would have a place to stay for a memorial service in Silver City. It is a nice area that has a slow winding but scenic road to Silver City. Would definitely visit there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House for Gila Hiking Vacation
We loved staying at Sapillo Creek Escape! It's a spacious, charming house, decorated throughout with beautiful southwestern art. There are multiple balconies off the bedrooms and living room, each with great views. We sat on a different balcony each evening. The beds are very comfortable, the laundry facilities are excellent and the kitchen is very large and well-stocked. Thank you for being pet-friendly too! We came to the area for 9 days to hike and see the cliff dwellings. There are dozens and dozens of trails to pick from in the Gila Wilderness but we were really pleased to find so many great canyon and mountain trails within 20 minutes of the house that we rarely needed to travel far. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful haven
This is an amazing property, if you are looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property well maintained great views
Fantastic
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Woody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful all around
Beautiful house. Awesome location. Incredible views. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in the mountains
The house is large and comfortable. The location is beautiful, isolated and rugged. It is a great base for visiting Gila Cliff Dwellings, Silver City and the City of Rocks. We went biking and the nearby lake is great for fishing. The host is extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022