Title: Magical Family Adventure - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Magical Family Adventure Vacation home in Carlsbad with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860591/de3afee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860591/0c98329e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860591/41233833.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860591/fbbf6664.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860591/5e0fd3d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Magical Family Adventure provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 3.6 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Magical Family Adventure Carlsbad is located in the Chihuahuan Desert on the beautiful Pecos River at an elevation of 3,295 feet. The city, with its tree-lined streets, numerous public parks and recreation areas, including the municipal beach and greenway along Lake Carlsbad; originated as an oasis - "The Pearl on the Pecos." Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located eighteen miles southwest of the city, with Guadalupe Mountains National Park lying forty miles further southwest across the Texas border. Hiking, golfing and water recreation are just a few of the numerous activities to enjoy under the sunshine filled days in Carlsbad. Great schools, low crime and a friendly, small-town atmosphere also make Carlsbad a great place to live! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860576/151563af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Rustic Quiet Family Home Carlsbad - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 30 reviews CA $196 CA $338 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=93860576&PinnedHotelID=93860576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93860600/93860543/c25731ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Majestic Hikers Retreat Carlsbad - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.6 Good 22 reviews CA $190 CA $330 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=93860543&PinnedHotelID=93860543&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94620000/94615500/94615428/17668424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Desert Rose: Cheerful 3 Bedroom in Great Location! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 145692 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.43008%2C-104.22354&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4f3nopb4R66Su3Z8kwz45Db2-wg=) Carlsbad, NM #### What's nearby - Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Carlsbad Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Lake Carlsbad Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Riverwalk Recreation Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Carlsbad Museum & Art Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Carlsbad, NM (CNM-Cavern City Air Terminal) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Elks 1558 - ‬5 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬10 min walk - ‪El Jimador - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Magical Family Adventure pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Magical Family Adventure? > As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Family Adventure on Dec 3, 2025 start from CA $190.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Hotels-Magical-Family-Adventure.h93860591.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Magical Family Adventure? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Magical Family Adventure? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Magical Family Adventure located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area and Lamont Street Park. Carlsbad Water Park and Carlsbad Museum & Art Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Magical Family Adventure Reviews 3.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 4.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### mary e. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Fabulous location, a work in progress The location of the house is perfect for walking to the water park, splash pad, play ground and swimming beach on the river. The house itself is in disrepair. The owner appears to be in the process of remodeling but if you are squeamish about poor bathrooms, open electrical outlets, or walls/floors that are not finishes then this is not the rental for you until their repairs are finished. The main two bedrooms are clean and comfortable. The other two bedrooms are fine for kids to have their own space but most adults will not be happy with them. Overall I had a good time and the kids enjoyed themselves but the grand parents and my husband were not happy with the condition of the house. ##### mary e. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Shawn D. Jul 27, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Don’t waste your money Definitely not as advertised. One useable toilet in the house; the other one was not bolted down nor flushable. The bathtub constantly ran. Exterior doors were not secure. We got in late, walked through the house, and left to check in to a hotel. Much more work needed to measure up to VRBO standards - by far my worst experience with a VRBO property. ##### Shawn D. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Keith H. Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Go Elsewhere - Not Ready for VRBO The home is not suitable for guests. Cockroach was killed in bathroom. Bathtub had water running in it, not dripping, running enough to fill a gallon of water in about a minute. It could not be shut off. Bathtub was stained and looked gross. Toilet was not bolted to the floor and was wobbly. Kitchen counter had edge tiles missing making it a cut and scratch hazard. Also floor tiles broken. Dishwasher was not set in place properly. Our bed had only a fitted sheet on it with no mattress pad. It came off several times during the night. Broken oil bottle in the kitchen. I went to do laundry and the prior guests' bedding was in both the washing machine and the dryer. Could not figure out how the lights worked. One bedroom cannot be accessed but through another bedroom. It seems the garage was converted, quickly and poorly into 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom with a toilet and a shower but no sink. The paint job looked like 12 year-olds painted it. It was just awful. Awful, awful awful. Keep looking, this is not rental ready. ##### Keith H. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Amber K. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Nothing “Magical” About It! This is an older home that needs some serious updating before I would consider staying here again! The reviews were a few months ago and I thought that it would be improved. It's not! There are only two bedrooms that are comfortable to sleep in. Both have comfortable king beds, but sheets on one had to be changed before it was slept in. The floor was swept and the dust pile was left for us to clean up. The den holds a king bed, but the room was barely warm despite the heater running all night long. The bathroom adjoining it doesn't have a vanity or sink in it. The shower water never got hotter than medium warm. The fourth "bedroom" is a converted garage where the garage door gaps and wouldn't close! No heat at all and the space gave me the heebie-jeebies! We stayed out of that part of the house. The front bathroom sink is tiny, the tub needs a good coat of enamel, and the water knobs are loose. The walls need a fresh coat of paint. A total redo would be my recommendation. The kitchen and living rooms show their age as well, despite all the cute decorating/furnishings. The coffee maker carafe isn’t the right size and the filter over-flowed. The front screen door won't latch and banged on the sill when it was windy. The back yard is deserted and trashy. Beer cans, old broken cell phones, and just yucky! Good luck with your renovations! The house has so much potential, but it’s just not ready to be a VRBO property. ##### Amber K. 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