New Mexico

The Garden Casita (Truth or Consequences) - Hot Springs in New Mexico

A private vacation rental house surrounded by lush greenery.

The shared space featured an outdoor feeding trough and an indoor jacuzzi.

Two Lodging Options

On the street corner of Truth or Consequences, there was a spot covered in an excessive amount of lush greenery.

Entrance 01

You couldn't see inside from the street, but it was an Airbnb listing.

Garden 01

The owner operates two separate properties on the same grounds, each of which can be booked individually.

Building 01

The building I stayed in this time was the one immediately to the right after entering the gate.

Courtyard 01

Enter through the garden enclosed by a white fence.

Courtyard 02

A space that slightly evokes Japanese dry-landscape gardens.

Courtyard 03

A living room with a fireplace.

Guest Room 01

Fully equipped kitchen including refrigerator, stove, microwave, cooking utensils, and tableware.

Kitchen 01

Passing through the narrow, corridor-like kitchen, there was one bedroom on the right.

Guest Room 02

The shower room was located at the far end.

Shower Room 01

The atmosphere was unpretentious, as if you were literally renting a room in someone's house.

Pool in the Center

Cleaning Machine 01

The pools were located in the common area and were available for free use when unoccupied.

Outdoor Tub 02

The outdoor tub, featuring a cattle trough, was situated in the center of the concrete-paved courtyard.

Alpaca
Alpaca
Right in the middle, huh.
What a bold idea!
Capybara
Capybara
Water Temp 01

The water was hot enough at 111 degrees F.

Switch 01

Colorless, transparent, tasteless, odorless water gushed out.

Outdoor Tub 01

The pump's operating switch was discreetly mounted on the building's wall.

Building 02

The glass-walled cabin across the way was the indoor bathroom.

Indoor Tub 02

The turquoise-painted frame looked vivid.

Indoor Tub 01

The ceiling vents also contributed to making it a comfortable space.

Gazebo 01

Inside were changing rooms and a standard-issue jacuzzi.

Path 01

Summary

The Garden Casita, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S.

My rating

Type: Lodging

Rule: Private pool

Chemical use: Not detected

Water temp: Up to 111 degrees F

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Hot Springer Ken

A hot spring enthusiast based in Japan. Toured over 300 North American hot springs while working in Texas from 2016 to 2022. For updates, visit X or Instagram!

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