Classic 1940's Adobe...Walk or Bike To Historic Downtown

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Silver City, NM

Western New Mexico University1 min walk
Western New Mexico University Museum8 min walk
Silver City Museum2 min drive
Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located just a brief walk from the upper WNMU campus, performing arts center and Mimbres Museum, Casa Serena is an enchanting, classic 1940's adobe perched on the edge of town overlooking the Gila high country and surrounded by native Juniper, Oak and Pinon Pine.

If you are looking for the charm and warmth of a southwestern New Mexico adobe experience, Casa Serena can take you there...and back to a simpler time. With its hand peeled Viga ceiling beams in every room,thick adobe walls and cozy Kiva fireplace...it doesn't get much more authentically 'Southwest' than this. Our two bedroom, one bath 'edge of town' retreat is surrounded with native planting, provided with plenty of off-street parking...dine and relax outdoors in the sun or shade... in the south or east patio or enjoy the great views from the front porch. Enjoy a soak or shower in our graciously remodeled bathroom with its extra long and deep tub. With hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms you'll be surrounded by natural building materials (that are also easy on the feet). Take advantage of our location to nearby Historic Downtown Silver City and bike or walk to great restaurants, galleries and shops.

Casa Serena is provided with the following amenities:
TWO BEDROOMS...master is provided with a comfortable double bed. A twin is provided in the second bedroom/office
SOFA BED... is provided in the living room for visitors of our long term quests
BATHROOM...has a great tub for relaxing soaks or showers after a jog through the local trails
KITCHEN...A generous galley style kitchen comes complete with cookware, dishes, coffee maker, micro wave, ceramic top range with oven and high efficiency clothes washer/dryer as well as even higher efficiency clothes dryer (outside clothes line complete with clothes pins).
WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE...
ALL LINENS SUPPLIED...
CD/MP3 PLAYER...
FIREPLACE...(ask us about fireplace use and policy)
PRIVATE PATIOS...along with covered front porch and mountain views
CHARCOAL GRILL...(outdoor restrictions may apply occasionally)
VACUUM...ironing board and cleaning supplies provided
HEATING...provided by central forced air in every room
COOLING...provided by central evaporative cooling along with a window mounted refrigerative unit in the master bedroom for those few humid days of late July and August. (remember that our night-time temperatures plummet at sunset to 35+ degrees of the daytime highs...so opening a window to cool clean night air is the best and healthiest air conditioning possible)

Property manager

Tatiana Kurakin and Jim Druffel

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Extra beds/cots

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Silver City

Located in Silver City, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Silver City Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Ditch Park and Bill Evans Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Silver City, NM

What's nearby

Western New Mexico University - 1 min walk
Western New Mexico University Museum - 8 min walk
Big Ditch Park - 2 min drive
Silver City Museum - 2 min drive
Silver City Golf Course - 7 min drive

Getting around

Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 16 min walk
Wrangler's Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
Don Juan's Burrito's - 2 min drive
Mi Casita - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic 1940's Adobe...Walk or Bike To Historic Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic 1940's Adobe...Walk or Bike To Historic Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic 1940's Adobe...Walk or Bike To Historic Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic 1940's Adobe...Walk or Bike To Historic Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Silver City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Western New Mexico University and Western New Mexico University Museum. Silver City Museum and Big Ditch Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet place to relax and rest

This little house is an ideal place to unwind and rest. It's located on a quiet street and is an easy walk to the University and downtown. Perfect for those who want to escape traffic, crowds, and congestion.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Donna P.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Silver City

Overall the stay was great. Property owners excellent. The 5 cement entry steps and access to the bathtub/shower proved to be a challenge for older renters.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald F.

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Adobe

This is a beautiful property near the edge of town. It was such fun to watch the Gambels Quail move through the yard every morning. Jim and Tatiana are great hosts.

Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neta C.

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Access to all of the best of Silver City

This is an old, charming adobe house. It has quirks you might expect from this era of house. The location is so perfect. Walking out the door every morning to look for the deer and quail and then a short walk across the campus and in to the town were the highlights of my day. Silver City is so clean and friendly and welcoming. If you are looking for lots of modern amenities, dishwashers etc, then don't stop here. But if you love peace and a slower pace of life in a wonderful little town then choose this property.

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Albuquerque, NM, USA

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, Relaxing, Secluded

This quaint old adobe home sitting on a rise yet nestled in trees and vegetation is a lovely, peaceful base while staying/visiting Silver City. The location is the best of both worlds - close access to town while being removed from its bustle. The biggest challenge is getting up the few old concrete stairs to enter the retreat.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tatiana Kurakin and Jim Druffel

We are native Californians smitten by Southern New Mexico, its own timeless beauty, history and magic... also its uncanny similarity to parts of California 'Gold Country' and other great places we have lived or visited. We left California after selling our interest in 'TEKA-ILLUMINATION', an outdoor lighting manufacturing company in Templeton near San Luis Obispo. We can be found at TATIANA MARIA GALLERY during the day at our 1884 historic building in the Historic District of downtown Silver City. Tatiana started this business from a porch sale in Rosendale, NY then known as 'MIDTOWN ANTIQUES'

Why they chose this property

We acquired the property next to Casa Serena in 1997 while still living and working in California. After an extensive renovation of 1412 Mississippi (Casa Encantada) and having always been intrigued by the gracious little adobe next door we finally purchased it in 2000. It had always seemed like a 'companion' home and we later discovered that the properties had been built roughly at the same time from 'on-site' clay and were both built by a WNMU university professor. A quick walk around and through Casa Serena will explain without words how the land of enchantment enchants.

What makes this property unique

Before us, Casa Serena was the home of the dean of women at WNMU...namesake of the university tennis courts that are dedicated to her. We have pictures of her and her friends around the dinner table having a great time...her landscaping efforts won the Silver City garden club 'best of show' in 1972. There is a unique spirit about Casa Serena that is better felt than explained, it is part of our quiet neighborhood, great neighbors and proximity to everything we enjoy.