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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

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White Sands Retreat
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (23)
The price is AU$509
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
White Sands Retreat

About the area

Alamogordo

When you stay at this vacation home in Alamogordo, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of New Mexico State University Alamogordo and International Space Hall of Fame. .This vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from New Mexico Museum of Space History and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • International Space Hall of Fame - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Toy Train Depot - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Patio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caliche's Frozen Custard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rizo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views!

Large open rooms with windows facing the incredible Tularosa Basin and the sands of White Sands National Park! We offer a beautifully appointed, spacious and clean view house for your enjoyment while in the Alamogordo area. Our sun deck commands fabulous views of the city and mountains. Convenient location and close to town yet set in the foothills of the beautiful desert lands. Clean and stylish, you're going to love your time here.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, ecotours nearby, and rock climbing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Edward May

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

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

Thunder Road Elegant House
Thunder Road Elegant View House Alamogordo
Thunder Road Elegant View House Private vacation home
Thunder Road Elegant View House Private vacation home Alamogordo

Southwest Elegance with Amazing Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Thaddeus Y.

Great Place - Terrible Host
Nice property and location. Horrible host. We have stayed in Alamogordo and Ruidoso multiple times for the past two years without issue. I admit we made a mistake by not bagging all trash and rectified the mistake immediately by picking up the trash and disposing of it ourselves. I don't think this warranted an ALL CAPS email lambasting us for the mistake. That should have indicated what kind of host we had. This is the only place out of at least 14 VRBO and Air BB rentals we have stayed, for the past two years, that we have had any issue with. Now we are being blamed for breaking a nightstand and a painting and leaving a GIANT mess. The only photos produced are a few spots on the floor and a couch??? I did not receive any photos of the alleged broken items. In fact we re-hung a piece of artwork that was falling down off the wall upon arrival. We are taking pictures of every space from now on when we arrive and leave a place. I do not want to have false charges added to our credit card with no evidence. We were also blamed for a faulty ice maker.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene C H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alamogordo - Thunder Road House
Very nice house for us. The home was clean and the house was advertised appropriately. The evening sunset over the city is spectacular as well are the morning sunrises. I would rent this residence again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Great, clean, high end home for a very reasonable price. It had all the comforts of home with a million dollar view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The view’s were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara H., Illinois, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The views from this house were spectacular. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Gina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frigid temperatures
The thermostat didn’t work nor did the hot water heater had to check out early to a motel to get our bodies warm and a decent shower with heat. Loved the house and view but couldn’t stand the cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome views!!
Great house with great views.... especially sunsets on the deck! Great location for our daily adventures. Well equipped and in great shape. Host was friendly & responsive. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Secluded Southwestern Stay!!
Pictures do not do this place justice!!! Often times listings look way better in photos. That’s definitely not the case here. Upon arrival we were blown away with how the house was nestled up near the top of the hillside and the expansiveness of the property. With 3 young children, between two families, we appreciated the secludedness. It felt very safe and the kids got to enjoy a sleepover in their own room. Win-win for everyone! The house is tastefully decorated, with good quality wood furniture and has a wonderful Southwestern vibe. The beds were all super comfortable and we loved having all the cozy furniture in the living area to hang out. The extra amenities such a soap in the showers, extra toilet paper, trash bags and even laundry supplies were all unexpected bonuses. We came in at dark our first night but overlooking the city lights is really cool! We got an incredible sunset our last night and the view really is amazing as described. This stay was the end leg of a 3000+ mile road trip and we almost cancelled the 2nd night of our two night stay to get home sooner. So glad we didn’t! If was the perfect culmination of a great trip. Edward the host responds to all inquiries/messages almost immediately. Communication is top-notch! Hope to visit again someday and will stay here no doubt!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape
This was a perfect respite from a stressful job back home. Just sitting with a cup of tea while looking out the large picture window, overlooking the town and seeing White Sands in the distance was calming. The mentions of the beautiful sunsets weren’t exaggerated. Actually being at White Sands one evening at sunset and watching the colors of the sky and mountains change was awesome. My son was even impressed. :) Speaking of which, the purpose of the trip was to see him and provide a Thanksgiving meal for him and a few of his fellow Airmen. The house pretty much had everything I needed in terms of dishes, utensils, pots, pans, serving dishes and even turkey platters! The dishwasher, washer and dryer all worked great and were very handy. We only used two of the bedrooms and both beds were really comfortable. The master bedroom had a beautiful view, a large closet and a nice vanity area and bathroom. The decor throughout the house was very nice and colorful and definitely set a southwestern vibe. As for things to do, I visited the Space History Museum and Planetarium that can be seen from the house. It was worth the time. We also drove to Ruidoso, a cute mountain town about an hour away. The pine forest is such a contrast to the rocky, desert mountains. I didn’t get to see any elk or moose but we did see snow falling and covering the trees. Seeing the snow reflected in the holiday lights leaving the casino and heading back to Alamogordo was icing on the cake.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Fine place, great view, I would stay again. Showers could have been cleaned better, but everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Views
The property was lovely and the views of the city were excellent. We very much enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H., RICHMOND

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Views
House is comfortable and wonderfully located up a hill where you can see the city below, mountains, and White Sands in the distance. We watched the eclipse from the back driveway and had a clear view. We would recommend this house for anyone visiting Alamogordo.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tungamirayi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Everything was so clean and the view was beautiful and the property manager was really nice and helpful to all our needs plus the amazing view was just icing on the cake 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bea O., Phoenix AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view
The view from this property was amazing. We spent hours on the patio relaxing, visiting and enjoying the views. The house was beautifully decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town but has a rural feel being located on hillside above the city . We really enjoyed the stay at Thunder road .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
This property was as advertised and more. Spacious, very clean, nicely appointed in every room, great location with a nice view, etc. The kitchen even had a proper citrus squeezer, a first for me in a short term rental! We were extremely pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Dearborn MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We definitely enjoyed our visit. The sunset view from the porch is phenomenal. In summary: The property met or exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Gettaway
We were very impressed with the property. It was beautiful and had an awesome view! Thank you for having it available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall nice place
Overall this was a nice place! To start with the pros: Location is great up on a hill with lovely views. It is quiet without any traffic noise. You can safely take a walk on the street for exercise. The house has plenty of room. Cons: I was very taken aback by receipt of an email the day before arrival stating they don't do dishes and there will be a $50 dish cleaning fee on top of the already charged cleaning fee when booking. Not that this is a huge deal as we always load dishes in the dishwasher upon leaving but their dishwasher appeared to start but didn't run the day before, and there are no directions so just beware you need to ensure the red light below stops blinking to make sure it's running or you may be charged extra! I just feel this is underhanded as not disclosing all fees until 1 day before check in doesn't seem right. If you don't agree with them by that time they know your options are limited. The listing says it has a grill, this does not mean a BBQ grill. It means a griddle by the stove that does not heat up fast. Not a misrepresentation just a mis-assumption on our part. The light in the master closet does not work. There is a loose step cover on the first flight of stairs that should probably be looked at as it is wobbly under your feet when walking up. The noise from people talking downstairs echoes loudly to the upstairs bedroom. This is just how some houses are, just to be aware for other light sleepers out there. Overall met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T., Shorewood

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Wow! Wow!
This place is incredible! Clean, beautiful, well appointed AND views that are so beautiful! We loved staying in this home. It is gorgeous and very private. We could wake up and watch the colors change on the distant mountains. Sunsets take place right before your eyes while enjoying a glass of wine on the patio. We LOVED this property. Close to so much, yet quiet and peaceful and away from the crowds. If I am ever in the area again, I would book this home in a heartbeat! We loved our stay at this VRBO property. The hosts really get how to make strangers feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
This is one of the nicest VRBO properties I have ever stayed at ( and I have stayed at many!). The house is quite large and has several outdoor seating areas. The views are fantastic, including the sunsets and starry night sky’s. The king bed in the primary bedroom was very firm and comfy, and the shower had great water pressure. While only my husband and I stayed there, this house would have been perfect for 2-3 couples, or a family with a few kids! Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for White Sands visit
Stayed just a couple of days for a visit to White Sands National Park. Great location up on the hillside.-great views. We were there during a high wind warning that kicked up an amazing amount of sand—cool to watch the city of Alamogordo disappear and then reappear as the winds kicked up and then receded later in our stay. House was clean, well supplied. Easy process.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic View
The house is in the foothills on the edge of Alamogordo. It has a fantastic view of the Valley including White Sands National Park. We stayed in early April and had nice cool mornings and evenings to enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view
The house was even better in person than the pictures. Gorgeous furnishings. Spotless. Amazing kitchen and the VIEW!!!!. Very firm mattresses and awesome bathrooms. A gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spaces inside and out. Comfy setting. Well stocked kitchen with accessories. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023