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Calming Retreat

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Living area
Exterior
Dining
Dining
Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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El Paso, TX
  • Del Sol Medical Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cielo Vista Mall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Fort Bliss
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • El Paso, TX (ELP-El Paso Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Junior Suit

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suit

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Calming Retreat

Enjoy the comforts of our spacious 3 bed 3 bath 1600 sq ft home. With each bedroom situated on it's own wing of the house, this open layout allows up to 8 guests* the luxuries of comfort, space and privacy reminiscent of "home." Our Master suite houses a king size bed, walk in closet, 6 drawer dresser, sitting area, dual sink master bath with sunken 6.5 ft wide floor to ceiling tiled luxury shower. The junior suite houses a queen size bed, comfortably sleeping up to 2 adults. We call this a junior suite as this room offers it's own full bath with a walk in shower, entertainment area and is adjacent to the back house entry door. The third bedroom houses a queen size trundle bed comfortably sleeping up to 3 guests (trundle pull out is a twin size). The third bathroom conveniently sits adjacent to the 3rd bedroom and offers a standard size tub/shower. The dining, entertainment, kitchen area are combined into a large open inclusive space. Choose to sit at the counter for a quick bite or bar height table for your meals. A bar height highchair can be found in the front closet for your little to join you at the table or to use at your convenience. The highchair can be converted to a small table and chair instead of full highchair, we have found this to be a great activity table for a toddler. Our home offers a whole house water softening and filtration system that your hair, skin and tastebuds will assuredly enjoy. A reverse osmosis water spout can be found at the kitchen sink for convenient glass filling. Additionally, our home features a tankless water heater ensuring hot water on demand and never having to worry about running out. Smart TVs in the master suite and Entertainment room allow for guests to sign into private accounts for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and others of the like. The Junior Suite houses a Playstation 4 and a few games along with the ability to sign into entertainment apps mentioned prior. A stocked and locked bar fridge is available for guests for an additional fee. This fridge cannot be accessed without gaining access to the key which is locked in the security safe, guests will need to request access and provide proof of age before key access is granted. High Speed Wi-fi with wi-fi boosters in multiple points of the home ensure multiple streaming, web surfing, game playing can all happen at the same time from any spot in the home. Enjoy the outdoor living space when weather allows while children or pets play in the yard. Guests are responsible for ensuring outdoor furniture covers are removed/replaced should outdoor space be utilized.
Guests will not be allowed access to the garage. However, guests may park in the gated driveway (located at the rear of the home), 1 alley parking directly behind privacy wall near driveway, or 2 street parking spaces directly in front of the home.
Guests have access to an XL washer and dryer, we kindly ask that our guests do not wash any large items that may cause damage or an imbalance to the machines. This includes but is not limited to: bed comforters larger than a twin, military boots/pro gear, rugs, heavy winter coats and clothing loads in excess of capacity guidelines. Guests will be financially responsible for any damages and/or repairs caused due to violating this policy.
Disclosure of perimeter of home being under video surveillance is stated here.

** Dog Policies**
We happily welcome responsible dog families into our home. We DO NOT allow cats or any other animals. We do not have a weight limit on dogs, however we do not allow more than 2 dogs be in our home. Dog guests must already be existing family members and may not be acquired while guests of our home. Guests will need to provide proof of current vaccinations and pet information including breed on all dogs prior to check-in. We DO NOT breed restrict, we need this information on record in case of any issues that may arise while you are a guest in our home. A small dog run along the side of the house attaches to the backyard and provides a space for your dogs to shelter without access to the backyard if necessary. El Paso City animal laws require that any pets left outdoors for more than an hour must have shelter, food and water. We have provided dog shelters in both the dog run and backyard as well as two bowls for outdoor use only. It is the guests responsibility to ensure city laws are followed regarding food and water. The artificial turf in the backyard makes it incredibly easy to take care of pet waste. We kindly ask that dog owners spray down the artificial turf prior to check-out & that dogs not be allowed on any furniture in the home. Should it be found that guests have not honored these house rules a fee will be charged for pet feces removal and cleaning of turf, professional cleaning of furniture, and/or any other expenses required to return items to original condition.

Property manager

Julia Petersen

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Additional fees apply for families +5
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events are allowed without approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs ONLY, and not permitted on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in or on property
Guests are not allowed to remove, relocate, rearrange or alter any furniture, electronics, design, decor, furnished household items & accessories
Guests are not allowed to have any parties or gatherings at this location. No additional guests are authorized due to COVID pandemic.
Guests are required to acknowledge no health symptoms related to COVID are being exhibited 72 hours prior to arrival for all travelers on reservation.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or events are allowed without approval
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

El Paso

El Paso is home to this holiday home. Fort Bliss and Ysleta Mission are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park and Ascarate Lake City Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Jungle Jaks, or check out an event or a game at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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El Paso, TX

What's nearby

  • Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Del Sol Medical Center - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Cielo Vista Mall - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Fort Bliss - 21 min drive - 27.5 km
  • American Consulate - 24 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • El Paso Union Depot - 28 min drive
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Union Draft House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toro Burger Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Calming Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Calming Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calming Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calming Retreat located?

Set in El Paso, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cinemark East Montana, Jungle Jaks and Eastlake Shopping Center. Eastlake Marketplace Center and Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Great Stay

The check in and check out process was extremely easy, and the property was exactly as expected. Would definitely stay here again, and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl S.

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

Nice Stay

The home was really nice and the owner kept great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

tommy k.

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

El Paso business stay

Excellent property, excellent customer support , my first choice in El Paso when I come for business or pleasure . Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great place for our family to gather

We came from IL AZ and TN to meet my son who is stationed at Ft Bliss
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia G.

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

Excellent stay at the Poseidon home

Had a great experience staying at this home. Julia was very receptive to my inquiries. The home was clean and spacious with all amenities. Would definitely recommend this home
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tommy k.

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

Business/ leisure travle

Wonderful home very clean . The owner was extremely helpful and very fast to respond. Location is perfect . You will not go wrong with this modern home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Christina W.

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

Great Stay

Great place, easy check in / check out Our visits to El Paso are to see family. So for us the dinning table was a little small at dinner. That being said the living area was spacious plenty of seating. We have young kids so not having a park within walking distance was something I had not researched. We're from the northeast, so the weather would have been great to get the kids outside playing. Location does have a Golds gym nearby (no kids club at that time) very convenient only a few minutes away. We did find some board games so that helped keep the kids entertained.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamila P., las vegas

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

Beautiful Home

This was an amazing house! The was very very clean! It has all the modern appliances and furniture. Me and my family enjoyed our stay. This is an amazing property. When I go to El Paso Texas again, I will book this house if it's available. We enjoyed our stay so much, we stayed in extra day. The owner made it very convenient to do so. Also my son's mother and father in-law lives right around the corner and they walked to the house every day. We enjoyed every moment. I definitely recommend if you go to El Paso Texas to please stay at this property. You will enjoy your experience. Thank you Julia for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Westbrook

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

Excellent

House was warm and inviting. Julia was available for any problems that arose with quick solutions. Great location and quiet neighborhood. Will definitely stay again if returning to El Paso in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

This home was beautiful! The pictures really don’t do it justice. Everything was immaculate and the beds were super comfy. The location was perfect for us since we were visiting my son who’s Army base was a short distance away. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rudy A., Austin, TX

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

Excellent amenities and location

My colleagues and I were working temporarily at Ft. Bliss and needed a place where we could come home to and unwind for about 3 months. This was a perfect find as it really did feel like a home, close to a lot of stores and restaurants, safe for my female colleague to walk at night on her own, and close to the highway. Julia was also and excellent host and constantly checked in to make sure our stay continued to be excellent. 10/10 would say here again!
Stayed 68 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wilson C.

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

Excellent VRBO property

This property was very well equipped. I don't even have one single complain. The host was very communicative from the beginning to the end of our stay. Thank you much for everything and God bless.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manny C.

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

Aloha West

Great host, great property in a wonderful neighborhood, near everything. We enjoyed our stay very much, awesome.
Stayed 39 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregg P.

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

Fantastic!

The house is perfect, couldn’t have asked for a better set up and we stayed for 6 weeks! Owners communicate very well and we’re exceptional hosts. Thank you again!
Stayed 42 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

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

Beautiful home, plenty of amenities to meet our needs.

Beautiful, clean, family friendly home. We really enjoyed our stay and felt comfortable the entire time. Julia is friendly. Everything about this home was wonderful. Plenty of everything we needed was available during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

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

Great place, Great Location, Great Host

We really enjoyed our stay at Julia's property. It was very comfortable, had all the services we expected and was close to the important things we were doing in the area. Julia was very easy to communicate with making our trip effortless and relaxing. If you are visiting in El Paso you would be well served staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tima M.

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

Eternally Grateful

We had to book this beautiful home at the last minute due to a family member passing. We have two children under 2. The property owner was extremely kind, understanding, respectful and responsive to all of our needs. This came at an extremely difficult time in our family’s life. We are humbled and truly grateful for our experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georgina M., Metairie

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

Extremely clean on far east side

This was a wonderful stay despite a few hiccups early on. The house was very clean and wonderfully laid out. I would greatly recommend.

2/10 Terrible

Erica D.

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

BEWARE! House of Horrors

Myself and 2 colleagues were in El Paso helping to fight COVID-19. We were working 14 hour days 6-7 days per week at the hospital and only basically only using this house to sleep and shower. None of us are from El Paso, we were flown in from all over the country to assist FEMA in fighting the virus. So when I read the last review that mentioned the cameras I was happy. I thought we’d be working long hours, many times one of us would be there alone if the others were working and this would be a great safety measure. Until I realized that the house was filled with listening devices, cameras, motion detectors that were not for safety but for stalking. If I had time to call the police on the owner I would have. (I literally was working 10 days straight at times). This was a terrifying experience. The owner also attempted to extort us. I asked her prior to renting if she offered any discount for front line workers. She said “No, but due to your unique circumstances I won’t charge you for extra guests.” There were 3 of us at the time so that is exactly what I put on the application. A 4th nurse came into town and spent one night as she looked for other housing. Keep in mind this is advertised as a 3 bedroom 3 full bath home that sleeps 8. I was not in town that night and the 4 of us have never stayed there at one time. Most times there were no more than 2 of us there at once. The owner messaged me asking me if someone else came there and I said yes. Then she said if we didn’t send her hundreds of dollars by midnight we had to be out by 10:30 am. We all were working 14 hour days so 3 nurses having to leave in the middle of their shift to get kicked out of temporary housing is unimaginable. The owner is scary. Clearly there’s a reason that this home isn’t listed on some of the other temporary housing sites. Beware. I never write reviews but I was compelled to write this one because the last person that described the camera situation didn’t make it clear enough. Who knows what she’s doing with all the footage. The monitoring devices we found were hidden. One was behind a mirror in the living room. One was under a bench. There are listening devices on multiple walls and motion devices in the corners. The house isn’t that nice that it requires that much surveillance so who knows what’s she’s doing with all of the footage. This was a true nightmare a total scam. We left early and let her keep the remaining money.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

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

Desert Stay

We enjoyed our stay here. The house is nicely updated with large TVs and located in a quiet neighborhood not far from restaurants and hiking. We could get to anything in El Paso within 30-35 minutes. We would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Calm and Spacious

Highly recommend a stay at Julia's place. As promised, the Poseidon House was spacious, clean, stylish, and comfortable. Julia was easy to communicate with and having keypad access made checking in and out a breeze. Many of the home features are ample in size including the master bedroom, common areas, and vaulted ceilings. The clean and crisp bedrooms are spaced away from each other for increased privacy and the backyard is tranquil and private. The entire place felt like a second home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Beautiful Home!

I needed a last minute rental for a trip to El Paso and this home was perfect! Plenty of space, beautiful home, clean and very comfortable. Julia was easy to work with and always responsive. Without a doubt, I would recommend Julia and her home to rent!

2/10 Terrible

Esther T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Cameras on premises

If you want to be monitored like a child, this home is it. The home says up to 8 can be there but if you don’t disclose upfront, the owner will let you know ( via text) she is watching you on her cameras (installed in both front of home and in back of home). She needs to disclose the cameras so people can decide if they want to be spied on. Terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne M.

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

Family Time with Military Son

Owner excellent at communicating and responds quickly. Home was just as described. Very clean and accessible to everything you need. Enjoyed having a safe and comfortable place to spend time with our son before his deployment. Great location and beautiful home! Hope to return again.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R., Overland Park

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

Great place for family

Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Julia Petersen

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We are a family of 3 humans & 2 dogs who are all equally obsessed with each other. We LOVE to be outside and go on adventures as much as possible. We are so happy to allow others the comfort of our home while we are on our current adventure!

Languages:

English, German