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Perfect for a day trip to White Sands National Park!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Chaparral, NM
  • Franklin Mountains State Park
    13 min drive
  • Wet and Wild Water World
    22 min drive
  • Outlet Shoppes at El Paso
    27 min drive
  • El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Chaparral

In Chaparral .At this Chaparral vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument and 9 miles (15 km) of Franklin Mountains State Park. Cottonwood Springs Park East and Cottonwood Springs Park West are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Franklin Mountains State Park - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Wet and Wild Water World - 22 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Outlet Shoppes at El Paso - 27 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Fort Bliss - 28 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Sunland Park Mall - 36 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tortilleria Susy - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Bayo Steak House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪R & R Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pappas Pizzeria - ‬15 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.

Perfect for a day trip to White Sands National Park!

** Please read the entire description**

This is a great location to use as "home base" to take day trips to White Sands National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Hueco Tanks State park, and the cities of Hatch, Cloudcroft and Ruidoso, NM (we often go up to visit just for the day and come home).

Our geodome was built in 2001 by multiple people within the Chaparral community. Chaparral is nestled right in between El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM. Both cities can be easily accessed from the dome.

The inside boasts an open floor plan with living room, dining room and full kitchen. The living room has 2 futons, large reclining couch, and a smart TV. Please come prepared with your Netflix/Hulu/Prime etc. account information. There is a full bathroom downstairs with a washer and dryer.

The upstairs loft has a king size bed and with a unique view out the large window. There is also a half bath.

The back door has a doggy door for your fur babies that leads to a fenced in area. We understand you may want to do activities that your pet is not able to go to. Your pet is welcome to stay in the home but MUST be kenneled if left alone. Failure to do so could result in an additional fee and any repair costs. We do not recommend leaving your pets unattended during the summer months.

Please remember this is the desert, there are goat heads (thorns/stickers) here aka “picas”. It’s apart of desert life, so we recommend wearing tennis shoes or boots. If you are bringing pets along we recommend doggie shoes for them although, not a requirement and most pets are fine. Pets are allowed here, please consider this if you deal with any allergies.

There are Ring cameras on the outside of the dome for security purposes.

Important: June-September is monsoon season in our area. It's also summer time and very hot. The dome is run by a swamp cooler. This is much different than refrigerated air. You may find the air to be humid inside and the swamp cooler is only able to cool the house to a certain temperature. This time of year also brings flies around. The flies can be mitigated if you open and close the front door as quickly as possible.

Please note, the dome is very close to White Sands Missile range, which is an extension of Ft. Bliss. There are military trainings that occur here and you may hear noises from it. At times you may be able to watch the tracer missile's fall from the upstairs loft. This usually occurs during the summer time but can vary. We personally find it very interesting and enjoy it .

With that said, we do not want our guests to have any surprises when they get here about desert life. The desert is beautiful, the sunsets and sunrises are breathtaking and the dome offers quite the unique experience. We love the desert and hope you'll love it as much as we do. We can't wait to have you as our guest!

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Perfect for a day trip to White Sands National Park! Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Dome
We had such a great time during our short stay in the Desert Dome! The hosts provided everything we could need (and more!) and we loved watching the sunset and listening to the coyotes at night. Absolutely would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M., Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Chaparral experience
What a unique and fun place to stay! The geodesic dome home was wonderfully outfitted with everything you need for your stay. 4 adults stayed comfortably and enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Travel
This was a great house and has lots of character. Nice spot to be out in the country too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Dome
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and Memorable
We enjoyed staying in this cute and comfortable desert dome. It was nice to hike everyday with our Pup and come back to this country retreat. The host of this property greeted us our first night and made us and our dog feel welcome. She has thought of everything a guest might need. If you are looking for a serene place to come back to, after visiting White Sands, El Paso or Las Cruces, this is the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclectic House and Decor
We loved this house especially the proximity to White Sands and El Paso. The house felt homey and was super unique and fun. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Celveland

Liked: Cleanliness
Creative Space
The guys loved the dome and it was completely equipped to make it feel like home. It is obvious the owners put a lot into making this a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022