Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
Ski Santa Fe - 67 min drive - 66.9 km
Getting around
Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's - 13 min drive
Taco Bell - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 12 min drive
La Cocina Restaurant - 13 min drive
About this property
Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos
Guesthouse by the river
Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos provides a garden and more. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this guesthouse. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Smoke-free premises, books, and games
Outdoor furniture and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos have thoughtful touches such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
Smart TVs with DVD players
Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens
Property manager
Tom Engel
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: internet access
Things to do
Kayaking
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Outdoor furniture
More
Books
Games
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking please.
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Sofa bed
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Outdoor space
Deck or patio
More
Dryer
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Unique Village Adobe Casita Wildlife Pond Between Santa Fe Taos
Unique Village Adobe Casita Wildlife Pond Between Santa Fe Taos
Frequently asked questions
Is Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos located?
Situated on a river, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chimayo Trading and Mercantile, Chimayo Museum, and Santo Nino Chapel. El Potrero Trading Post and Santuario de Chimayo are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carol M.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The property is beautiful, and Tom is extremely helpful and friendly. It was the perfect place for a little R&R.
Carol M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
3 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Privacy on Paradise Pond
What a pleasant surprise! The casita and the beautiful surrounding property created a peaceful atmosphere for our stay. We found everything we could possibly need and want for an exceptional experience. Tom and Jan are definitely super hosts. The highlight of our visit was all the wild life around the pond, especially the beavers.Most relaxing and peaceful!!!!
Steve M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Wendie H.
26 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good choice for Chimayo
A glorious property. Would have appreciated less in person communication with host as it was a bit intrusive to privacy.
Wendie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rev. Lynn B.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Heaven!
We spent 2 weeks in this beautiful casita! We were looking for quiet and off the beaten path and that is exactly what we found here. Tom's hospitality was way above par... even offering help when our train was 5 hours late arriving. This is the perfect spot for wildlife enthusiasts, birders, writers, and those needing a break from the world's chaos. The kitchen was well equipped and clean, the king-bed extremely comfortable and the wi-fi reliable. Chimayo is centrally located between Taos, Santa Fe and Espanola, making day trips to historic and cultural sites easy, but you will need a vehicle! All in all, a great experience.
Rev. Lynn B.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenai K.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat at Chimayó
Beautiful quiet retreat at Tom’s Casita. It was wonderful to watch the wildlife and especially the hummingbirds. If you are looking for a relaxing spot away from the business and activity of Santa Fe, this is it! Also very close to the wonderful Rancho de Chimayó Restaurant—a hidden northern New Mexico gem.
This property was perfect, quiet, away from noise and traffic, convenient to places we wanted to visit. it was a joy to come back in the evenings and sit outside and relax
Ingrid
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward J O.
2 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay with Local Charm
This casita is connected to the main house but you have privacy. The owner is helpful and pleasant. The view of the pond was fun - we saw ducks, geese, birds, beavers, and a turtle, even in February. This is a small local community with some charming areas to explore and reasonable distance to other nearby attractions. We drove the high road to Taos, the Enchanted Circle, and back to Chimayo via the low road. Other nearby places we visited were Bandolier National Monument, Los Alamos, and an evening in Santa Fe to hear local musicians. Chimayo has a famous church, the restaurant Rancho de Chimayo, and is known for weaving. Cell service is poor throughout this area, but the wifi at the casita worked very well for one of us to work remotely, and we used wifi calling with no issues. The best part of our stay was the beauty of the area and living/meeting local residents. We learned so much about the local Chimayo chiles, and the whole area.
Edward J O.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Henry L.
7 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent base of operations
Excellent place with very attentive hosts. Close to Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos and hiking everywhere. Great place to stay.
Henry L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Cynthia M., San Antonio, TX
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Staying at the Beaver Pond in Chimayo
I gave this a 4 rating only because we were sitting under the heat dome, and simply trusting in adobe to keep us cool was not enough. IT was great fun visiting with Tom and his neighbors, watching the beavers build the damn, listening to frogs, we even saw a blue heron - huming birds and tons of other birds - Beautiful spot. Ant ehe heat some is not the host's fault. I was just too hot by the end of our time there which is just what it is these days. For my own sake, in future I will make sure wherever I go there is air conditioning. The hot weather was unexpected and unprecedented,
Cynthia M.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
LYNNE D.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded nature get away
The casita was bigger than expected & more secluded than expected. The one bedroom was king sized & roomy, more than just a bed. The bathroom was huge. The living room was set up so you could relax and look out over the pond. It was great seeing the beaver swim around at dusk, the frogs croaking & lots of birds- several hummingbirds flitted around. Nicely secluded so you didn't have traffic noise. No need for AC, the casita stayed nice & comfortable.
Tom provided a helpful list of restaurants & the breezeway is filled with maps & information for lots of activities & places to see. We had a wonderful time.
LYNNE D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
PEACEFUL RETREAT
retreat for honoring my husband who passed away. much needed peaceful spiritual retreat . casita provided RRR and mediation under GOD much needed. Very peaceful casita to relax and enjoy birds of all kinds (got bird watching book.. loved them so much)! Look forward to coming back !!
Kim C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property and host
This was my second stay at Paradise Pond, and was even more enjoyable than the first. It's in a quiet setting with plenty of woodland to explore and lots of bird and wildlife activity on the pond, but just a quick hop to Santa Fe, and with easy access to Taos and Abiquiu/Ghost Ranch. The casita is spacious, well-equipped, and spotlessly clean. Tom is the perfect host, very friendly and always happy to make travel suggestions. There's also a nice library of maps, brochures, and books on the area that he shares with the guests. The best!
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lee M., Empire, MI USA
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This is a peaceful, lovely place to stay. Tom was so helpful as we figured out where to go and what to see. Wonderful library of local sites. Great location. Highly recommend!
Lee M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
pam e.
18 April 2023
We had an enjoyable stay at Toms place. It was hard to find but it is a gem in it’s area.
We would like to return to this spot when the weather is a bit warmer and all the vegetation around the pond is greener. We were there in March.
We enjoyed the wildlife and the privacy.
pam e.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
han v.
23 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best place ever
The house, the pond, the garden with all the birds, are just terrific. Close to many beautiful places in NM
han v.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
William S.
1 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Solitude
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location, lots to see and do in the area or just stay and enjoy the setting, watching the ducks and geese on the pond. Tom was very helpful in recommending restaurants and places to go. Definitely would stay here again when in the area
William S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew K.
26 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
We were pleased with the property would prefer TV in bedroom , but was perfect to see sights in Santa Fe , Taos , and don't miss out on Bandelier
Andrew K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pat T.
22 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty idyllic!
Ducks, beavers, the wandering house cat, and a stellar host!
Pat T.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
28 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Get Away
We had a lovely stay at Tom’s casita during the balloon festival, and enjoyed every day even when rain changed our plans. The casita was charming and the location with the pond, wildlife, and beautiful sunsets was memorable. Tom was a great host and provided many amenities making our time there very comfortable. We look forward to visiting again in the future. Thanks, Tom!
Dan M.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Celia H.
20 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A very special experience
Tom is a great host and the property and the pond is very beautiful. We recommend it unreservedly.
Celia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lorrie S., Littleton, Colorado
6 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
It was beautiful!! We loved the little pond right out the front door. It was secluded and not havin
We will be back!!
Lorrie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sally W.
22 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We enjoyed watching the kingfishers, ducks, warblers and beavers! in the pond. The location outside Santa Fe was great. Thanks Tom!
Sally W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic peaceful spot
We truly loved staying at the casita at Paradise Pond. The space was perfect with everything we needed. Having the pond right outside the door with active beaver, muskrat, and hummingbirds throughout our stay was amazing. It was so peaceful! Tom was a friendly and knowledgeable host. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Rebecca W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
eldon p.
3 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Gateway for me.
Great place. Tom was great and very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. This was very helpful for me since I had never been in the area before. I would definitely stay again.
eldon p.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Irene F.
29 March 2022
Cannot beat the view!
Tom is very knowledgeable about his wild acreage, wildlife (the name goose was sitting on her nest, with poppa goose standing guard, turtles sunning on a log, even a beaver swimming on the surface of the pond) and Chimayo in general. While most everything contributed to a relaxing week, the pond makes this rental like none other. The sun drenched brick patio has comfy seating, from which to watch an unending natural world unfold. From sun up to sun down, it's hard to look elsewhere. The only downside, it was hard to leave the serene environment...even for easy day trips to Taos, Sante Fe and of course the church at Chimayo (a 5 minute drive). Quiet, scenic, unpretentious.