Hogan and bunkhouse on 10 acres with privacy and beautiful mountain views.

The Hogan was clean and comfortable. The night skies were clear. We cooked for ourselves there and visited the VLA nearby. It is remote and peaceful.

Staying at the Hogan for two nights exceeded all my expectations. It is even better than how it is described on vrbo. It was peaceful and private, had spectacular surround-around views, was artistically decorated with an attention to detail, VERY comfy bed with a wide selecting of pillow types.... nice wood burning stove, amazing stars in the night sky without light pollution, and windows in 7 of the 8 sides of this lovely octagonal house.

I was in Magdalena to visit the VLA, for a podcast I do called the Star River Podcast. It's all our about connection across space and time with everybody who has ever looked up at the night sky or ever will. There is no better place than Magdalena to see that night sky, and there is no better place than the Hogan to have stayed in Magdalena. 360 views of pristine dark night skies was the highlight of my trip. In addition to that the space itself was wonderful, I wanted for nothing, and the host was not only responsive but flexible and helpful. I will come back again.

What an amazing property! (This review is based solely on the hogan. We did not use the bunkhouse)This is a rustic yet sturdy building, unlike the yurt-feel I was expecting. It has a really good feel to it. Clean for high desert. So many windows with great views! Cozy yet spacious enough for our family of 3. My husband, our adult son with disabilities, and I quickly settled into the space. Everything is so well appointed. Furnishings fit both utility and style. Well stocked. Plenty of outlets. The views are stunning, especially the sunrise over the mountains. The night sky here is magnificent! I highly recommend spending some time in the chairs on the porch.The king bed is high quality, firm yet soft top. The comfy couch was a very landing spot after exploring each day. Kitchen is intuitive with great appliances. The bathroom is small but not cramped. Single shower stall with great water pressure. Toilet with bidet was a bonus.There is a step down (approx 2-3" high) from both entrances as well as a slight step up (approx 1" high) to the area where the king size bed is. Our son who walks on his knees when not using his wheelchair was able to navigate these easily.Excellent communication, easy check-in, peaceful, overall an easy stay. Great for off-roading, ghost towns, secluded retreat, VLA, wildlife.If it were my place: Longer curtains in a soft rust color, more pillows, allergen covers on pillows, replace couch pillows, fix deadbolts to operate more easily.