Southwestern Guesthouses Art Gallery on 226 acres overlooking the Gila Wilderness, near Silver City, New Mexico. CASITAS DE GILA GUESTHOUSES Becky Michael O'Connor, Owners 50 Casita Flats Road PO Box 325 Gila, New Mexico 88038 USA Tel: 575-535-4455 Fax 575-535-4456. MAY 2006 ONE OF SUNSET MAGAZINE'S. TOP 10 ROMANTIC COTTAGES. FEBRUARY 2007. Casitas de Gila opened in June 1999. Whether you're looking to stay for one night or many nights, for bed and breakfast accommodation or for a vacation rental with your own kitchen, you will find that we have everything you need to enjoy Southwestern New Mexico and the Silver City area at any time of year. The five guesthouses of Casitas de Gila feature southwestern adobe-style architecture. Each Casita has a kiva fireplace (seasonal operation) with a supply of firewood, ceiling vigas (round wooden beams), a portal (small, traditional porch), a fully-equipped kitchen, and a living room with dining area. Four of the Casitas have one bedroom and a bathroom with a tub/shower combination; the fifth Casita has two bedrooms with a handicap-accessible bathroom with shower. They are all fully furnished throughout, and each Casita has a telephone and wireless high-speed internet access. Each of our cozy little guesthouses is individually decorated with Mexican furniture, antiques, crafts. The walls of each Casita are decorated with artwork similar to what we offer in our. Each Casita has been developed around a theme: Casita del Sol y la Luna; Little House of the Sun and Moon Casita de las Flores; Little House of the Flowers Casita de los Pajaros; Little House of the Birds Casita de los Animalitos; Little House of the Small Animals Casita de los Arboles; Little House of the Trees. Casita del Sol y la Luna is our two-bedroom guesthouse and can accommodate up to 6 guests. One bedroom has a queen bed, and the other bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed. The living room has a sleep sofa. There is one bathroom with a large walk-in shower. This Casita can accommodate a wheelchair. This is the only Casita suitable for children age 5 and younger. Casita de los Arboles and Casita de las Flores are one-bedroom guesthouses, accommodating up to 3 people including children age 6 and older. Their bedrooms have a queen bed and a twin bed. These guesthouses have one bathroom with a combination tub/shower (accessible through the bedroom), a separate living room/dining room with full kitchen and kiva fireplace, and porch. Casita de los Animalitos and Casita de los Pajaros are also one-bedroom guesthouses and can accommodate up to 3 people including children age 6 and older. The bedrooms have a queen bed and the living rooms have a full-size sleep sofa. These guesthouses have one bathroom with a combination tub/shower (accessible through the bedroom), a separate living room/dining room with full kitchen and kiva fireplace, and porch. ��������Casita kitchens are stocked for breakfast with cereals, yogurt, orange juice, 2% milk, bagels, english muffins, as well as coffee and tea. In each kitchen our guests will also find an assortment of condiments and spices (including salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, mayo, herbs and spices) and sodas. All this is supplied with no additional charge. Gila has a well-stocked and friendly country market. Silver City has several supermarkets and a food co-op in the Historic Downtown area. There is also an assortment of restaurants in Silver City and Glenwood, from fast-food to Mexican to fine cuisine, in all price ranges. Each Casita has its own picnic table and bbq grill (charcoal and starter supplied!). We have restaurant-quality chicken breasts and restaurant-quality wrangler steaks available for barbecue (call ahead and we can defrost them for your arrival). During the summer months we have a behind the Casitas. Guests at Casitas de Gila are free to help themselves to basil, parsley, oregano, sage, tarragon, chives, mint, and rosemary. Some of these are available year-round. There are towels and linens in each Casita, along with hair dryers, irons, and clock-radios. The kitchens are fully equipped, with dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, mixing bowls, cooking and baking utensils, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, range, and range/oven. There are no televisions here. Instead you'll find games, cards, books, magazines, and a star chart in the bookcase in your Casita. Wireless high-speed internet access is available in each Casita. We want to be certain you make the most of your vacation in Southwestern New Mexico, so we have prepared extensive information on all that is available for you while you are here. This information, as well as a large selection of books on the area and its natural environment, is available in each Casita. We are usually always available to answer any questions you may have about the area and its many attractions and activities, as well as to help you find activities that suit your particular interests and abilities. If there is something specific in which you are interested, please enquire about it when you make your reservation. Each Casita has a spotting scope for guests interested in exploring the brilliant, clear night-time skies or watching the wildlife that is all around us. Michael also offers, when requested and our schedule allows, guided tours of the heavens through our 10-inch Orion dobsonian reflector. You'll also find two star charts in your Casita, one of which glows in the dark! Casitas de Gila Guesthouses are available for stays of one night to a month or longer. We are open year 'round. Continental breakfast foods are provided for the first four nights of your stay. We are Inspected and Approved members of the. New Mexico Bed and Breakfast Association. as well as members of our local. New Mexico Lodging Association. Gila, New Mexico, at 4,800 feet elevation, has a mild, gentle climate all year. It's usually not too warm on summer days, nor is it too cold on winter days; nighttime temperatures are generally 30� lower than daytime temperatures. The sun shines here, on average, about 90% of the year. Winter is a wonderful time to vacation in our part of the world, especially for those interested in daytime outdoor activities and/or night sky viewing through our telescope. If you have any questions about Casitas de Gila or the Southwestern New Mexico area where we're located, please contact us by telephone, fax, letter, or e-mail. We would love to talk with you, and look forward to meeting you sometime soon!

R A T E S R E S E R V A T I O N I N F O for up to 3 people including children ages 6 and older**. Rates based on 2 people; add $10 per night for an additional person. 1 Night 2, 3 or 4 Nights 5 or 6 Nights 7, 8 or 9 Nights 10 or more Nights. $ 150 per night $ 130 per night $ 125 per night $ 115 per night $ 110 per night for up to 6 people and all children age 5 or younger**. Rates based on 4 people; add $10 per night per additional person. $ 200 per night $ 175 per night $ 165 per night $ 160 per night $ 155 per night. **We welcome children at Casitas de Gila! But please note that our 2-bedroom Casita is the ONLY CASITA SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AGE 5 OR YOUNGER! All rates include Continental Breakfast for first 4 nights. There is a $10 per night additional charge for stays over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holiday periods. State and local taxes are additional. Casitas de Gila Guesthouses is an Inspected and Approved Member of the. New Mexico Bed and Breakfast Association. We are also members of the. Silver City / Grant County Chamber of Commerce. PET POLICY: Out of consideration for people who are allergic to animals, we regret that we DO NOT ALLOW PETS at Casitas de Gila Guesthouses. One of Sunset Magazine's. Top 10 Romantic Cottages. February 2007 One of Fodor's. CASITAS DE GILA AMENITIES. Continental Breakfast is included for the first four nights. This includes baked sweetbreads, yogurt, english muffins, bagels, cereals, 2% milk, orange juice, coffee, tea. Kitchens are stocked with condiments (salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, spices, butter, jam, etc.), charcoal, charcoal starter, sodas this is included in the nightly rate! All our kitchens are kitchens, with a range/oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, coffeemaker, toaster, dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots and pans they're as well equipped as your kitchen at home! High-Speed Wireless Internet Access in each Casita. Each Casita has a kiva fireplace inside (seasonal), a chimenea outside, and a supply of firewood. Each Casita has a picnic table and charcoal bbq grill. We also have a gas grill available. Linens, towels, bath supplies, bathrobes, hair dryers, clock radios. Outdoor hot tub (shared by all 5 Casitas) (12 years of age or older only). Telephone in each Casita (your cell phone will not work at the Casitas). Seasonal herb garden for guest use. 6 miles of hiking trails, including a Self-guided Nature Trail and access to Bear Creek. Library of information on Southwestern New Mexico, its culture, history, activities, and attractions. Spotting scope and star charts in each Casita. RESERVATION DEPOSIT INFORMATION. All reservations require a 50% deposit at time of reservation. We accept all major credit cards. If your plans should change and you find it necessary to cancel your reservation, we would appreciate knowing as early as possible. If you cancel your reservation more than 21 days prior to arrival, your deposit will be refunded less a $25 per casita cancellation fee. If you fail to cancel your reservation, any deposit paid will be forfeited. no refunds or credits on or after your arrival date for early departures, late arrivals or cancellations. NON-HOLIDAY PERIOD BALANCE CANCELLATION POLICY. The balance owed on your reservation is payable on arrival. Refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 21 days prior to arrival subject to our ability to fill the reservation and less a $25 per casita cancellation fee. If we cannot fill your cancelled reservation, we will extend to you a credit for the amount of your deposit to be used for another stay at Casitas de Gila within 12 months of your originally scheduled stay. HOLIDAY PERIOD BALANCE CANCELLATION POLICY. The balance owed on your reservation is payable 21 days prior to arrival. Refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 21 days prior to arrival subject to our ability to fill the reservation and less a $25 per casita cancellation fee. This means that if we can fill your cancelled rooms, we will happily refund your money (less the cancellation fees). Otherwise, we regret we can make no refunds. 2008 HOLIDAY PERIODS. February 15-18 President's Day. March 21-24 Easter. May 23-26 Memorial Day. July 3-7 Independence Day. August 29 - September 1 Labor Day. October 10-13 Columbus Day. November 26-30 Thanksgiving. December 19 - January 2 Christmas and New Year's. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES. Check-in is between 3 PM and 6 PM. We are happy to accommodate early and late arrivals, but it is necessary for you to notify us in advance so that we are sure to be available. We do ask that departures be made by 10 AM so we have time to prepare the Casitas for our next guests. We will always try to accommodate late departures; 24-hour notice is needed so we can alert our housekeeping staff. Please note that our housekeeping staff is not always able to adjust their schedule.