Las Cruces New Mexico Bed And Breakfast, on the West Mesa desert, high on a hill, "A Lodge on the Desert" overlooks all of the Mesilla Valley. Two hundred mile daytime view captures the Franklin Mountains, A-Mountain, Sacramento Range, The Organ Peaks, Robledos, and Picacho Peak.
As sunset reddens the sky behind Picacho Peak, twilight settles over the City and the lights begin to glow, illuminating the sky from El Paso to Dona Ana.
The original residence was built in 1965 by Mrs. Jimmie Bush and her daughter. Olde Timers say these two women single handily set all the big beams and tiny tiles. That Mrs. Bush and another lady were competing to build the biggest house in the area.
This race for space was decided when Woodward Lumber stated Mrs. Bush had purchased the most sheetrock. When completed, it sat, truly isolated, in the middle of the desert and was the largest residence in Dona Ana County.
It sold to Paul Randolph, a NMSU music instructor who gave private lessons at the residence. The present owner, LaVerne Tromble, remodeled and doubled the size. In 1996 she opened this showplace to the public for private functions and as a Bed and Breakfast. Weddings, receptions, parties and business functions are held on a regular basis.
The Lodge is surrounded by 26 acres of vacant desert. Further west, some 200 acres are vacant. The sparse population makes for a peaceful setting. The city and mountain views create spectacular backdrops for walking, hiking or lazy times in a comfy chair.
Stonewalls, adobe walls and wrought iron completely enclose the Lodge. Combination locks on gates give privacy and security. A dawn to dusk lighting system adds to the security and lights up the way for nighttime enjoyment of the patios and garden.
Off street R-V and truck parking is available. Walking and hiking trails are just outside your door.
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