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Wonderful cozy cottage with mountain views. Borders Gila National Forest.

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Two sleepers large screen TV
Bathroom
Bathroom
A view from the bluff in Gila National forest out back gate
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mimbres, NM
  • Gila National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Roberts
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Western New Mexico University
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful cozy cottage with mountain views. Borders Gila National Forest.

The cottage is clean comfortable safe home with beautiful nights with a clear view of the stars. The mountain trails into the Gila National Forest are out the back gate. a gazebo, fire pit and propane grill are there at all times. Hunting and fishing! join us for a New Mexico mountain adventure. We are close to historic Pinos Altos and the Gila Cliff Dwellings. We are 40 minutes from Silver City with many restaurants, Pubs, University, galleries and museums. Ten minutes from lake Roberts. Tour of the Gila and mountain biking! Private tennis court for your use! No extra cgarge for your dog and no host fee.

Property manager

Shirley Mize
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mimbres

Located in Mimbres, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness Area, while Pinos Altos Historical Museum and Pinos Altos Opera House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mimbres, NM

What's nearby

  • Gila National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Roberts - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Big Ditch Park - 55 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Western New Mexico University - 57 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - 66 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County) - 55 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful cozy cottage with mountain views. Borders Gila National Forest. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Wonderful cozy cottage with mountain views. Borders Gila National Forest. ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful cozy cottage with mountain views. Borders Gila National Forest. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful cozy cottage with mountain views. Borders Gila National Forest. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gila National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gila Wilderness Area and Lake Roberts. La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery and Bataan Memorial Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzy A.

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

Exploring Gila

Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle P.

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

The Cottage in New Mexico

The cottage is a beautiful, peaceful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben B.

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

A Gem

Fantastic location, cute cabin well appointed, friendly hosts. 5 Stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Perfect

We had a great time. Beautiful hiking and excellent accommodation. The bed was super comfortable. We used the gas grill and cooked all our meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Beautiful

Property owners were awsome! Beautiful property. Just a magical place!! Loved it.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve k.

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

Hiker’s paradise

Looking to explore near Gila Cliff Dwellings, then this is an excellent choice. Hiking trails literally out the back gate or drive a few miles to check out some great trails. Cliff dwellings are less than an hour away with lots of trails along the way. Great hosts with Brian being an amazing ambassador for the area. Thanks to Shirleyfor the homemade treat on arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Mimbres Cottage

Beautiful property and nice folks! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

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

Mimbres - NM road trip

Lovely spot in beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

Great place

It was a beautiful and peaceful. It was a great place to stay. Very well kept up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Gila hospitality

This lovely efficiency cottage is more attractive by the warmth & thoughtfulness of the hosts, Shirley & Marty. The cottage is well-appointed, quiet, has large windows for volumes of natural light, & provides easy access to the bordering Gila National Forest for walking trails (the hosts even offer walking sticks/poles to borrow). The Mimbres River valley nearby was also shimmering with fall colors. Choose The Cottage for comfortable lodging while exploring this national wilderness area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W.

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

Fantastic

It was super clean . The owners were very nice and helpful. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Serene getaway in the Gila Wilderness Area

Lovely property tucked away so close to hiking/exploring the Gila with all the amenities....comfy bed, kitchen offered everything we needed plus gas grill, good TV reception (which was a plus since it rained really hard our first day) and AC in case we needed it for hot summer days. Host provided welcome delicious homemade bread and wine and was most helpful. Highly recommend and loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Recommend it to everyone

It was amazing. So beautiful and quite. We will be going there again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gila trip

Gorgeous spot !!!! Extremely NICE family and beautiful surroundings !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Excellent stay - comfortable and cozy, great Mimbres location

Thanks very much - Comfortable and felt at home for weekend getaway. Love the area and access to forest and Lake Roberts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Relaxing

The property is beautifully put together. You can’t help but admire everything around you. The cottage is beautiful, from the build to the antique decorations to the beautifully crafted stained glass. We enjoyed every bit of our stay and even enjoyed the wildlife around the area. It’s one of those places you wish you didn’t have to leave. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette U., Erlenbach bei Marktheidenfeld

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

Wonderful retreat

We love this place, the wonderful people and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Welcoming, warm and peaceful.

The hosts were very friendly and accommodating and the cottage was absolutely adorable. The views and nature options also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

We loved the hosts... loved the location..the accommodations. The little extras Shirley provided 😊

Ideal location for a couple on our honeymoon. Highly recommend the Cottage to others looking for a cozy fun and beautiful getaway 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Cozy

Lovely stay, loved the fire pit 🔥🔥🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Letty R.

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

We loved everything about this beautiful property. Great scenery and view.

We were very pleased with this rental. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed every moment spent here. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odilia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

I didn't realize that house was a one room studio, but having said that, it has everything you need

I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

We enjoyed our stay at The Cottage. After spending the days at a family reunion in Mimbres we could relax in the peace and quiet. Beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful cottage!

Beautiful cozy cottage that is close to City of Rocks and Gila Cliff dwellings. Perfect spot to explore the Gila national forest too. Homemade bread was waiting for us and it was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Moving

Shirley Mize and family were excellent hosts! The property was exactly as listed, quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Mize

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We are Marty and Shirley Mize. Marty is a retired Hot metal crane operator at the Copper mine, currently is Fire Chief of the Upper Mimbres Fire department. Shirley is a retired Director of Cardiopulmonary/Neuro at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. Currently serving on the board of Camp Thunderbird. We have 4 wonderful grown sons and three grandsons. We love playing tennis, walking and collecting antiques and making stained glass.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for an experience in the mountains we are the place!. A beautiful house and area, privacy Gila forest out back gate for less than any motel room in town! home made pastries on arrival

What makes this property unique

Having the wide open space to utilize the mountains in the Gila National Forest! Sit and enjoy the breeze in the tall pines.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests