Summary:
Less than a mile walk to the plaza, and a private courtyard with a grill, make this casita an ideal place to stay for singles or couples! Recently spruced up, including a remodeled bathroom, the cozy space has a refreshing and artistic feel.
The Space:
Wood, brick, and tile floors, wooden vigas, and true adobe walls represent a quintessential Santa Fe casita. The private courtyard has seating as well as a bbq grill to take full advantage of the lovely weather Santa Fe has to offer. The dining nook in the front room and patio table in the courtyard are both perfect for taking meals at home, and enjoying your morning coffee! Our fully equipped kitchen makes cooking at home a breeze. The couch in the living room is a sofa bed, perfect if you happen to have a little one staying with you. Enjoy the comforts of home while visiting The City Different.
Reliable Wi-Fi and free private parking are available for the most carefree stay possible.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire casita including the private courtyard and a reserved parking space. Our home is equipped with a key lock box. A code for the lock box will be provided prior to your arrival.
The Neighborhood:
The local neighborhood and the city of Santa Fe is full of amazing places to visit. Below you can find detailed information of the most interesting Santa Fe districts.
The possibilities are only restricted by your imagination and lust for adventure.
The Railyard District is a large arts district with galleries, performance spaces, a cinema, restaurants & antique shops.
Farmers Market is perfect to visit on Saturday mornings
The Boxcar is for those who would like to catch the game
Second Street brewery offer great live music and a pint
The Violet Crown Cinema has a large lineup of local New Mexican craft beers as well as a full dinner menu
The Santa Fe Plaza is also nearby. At about .7mi away, you may choose to walk or drive.
It features many historical/arty locations:
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Asissi
Palace of the Governors
Loretto Chapel
Once you get hungry you can make your way to:
The Shed (reservations recommended)
The Palace Restaurant
La Boca
The Bull Ring
Canyon Road is a short walk or drive as well (1mi). There are many galleries and restaurants there:
The Teahouse
El Farol
Geronimo (reservations recommended
The Compound (reservations recommended)
Museum Hill is off of Old Santa Fe Trail and is the home to:
Botanical Gardens
Museum of Indian Arts
International Folk Art Museum
Wheelwright Museum
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
The Santa Fe Ski Basin is about thirty minutes away. You can rent equipment at Alpine Sports in town or wait until you get to the mountain.
There are trails for every kind of hiker here; Some a mere ten minutes up the hill from your casita (Atalaya Trail), and others further out of town.
Meow Wolf is an immersive and interactive experience that transports audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. This includes art installations, video and music production, and extended reality content. House of Eternal Return, was launched in March 2016 with support from Game of Thrones creator, George R.R. Martin. Inside, guests discover a multidimensional mystery house with secret passages, portals to magical worlds, and an expansive narrative amidst surreal, maximalist, and mesmerizing art exhibits.
Getting Around:
Once in town, getting around is easy. Downtown Santa Fe and the surrounding historic districts are compact and most conveniently traveled on foot. It's no wonder Santa Fe was voted one of America's Top Rated Walking Cities.
The Santa Fe Pickup Shuttle
Free shuttle service that starts and ends in front of the former New Mexico Film Museum (the Jean Cocteau Cinema) on Montezuma Avenue and runs counter-clockwise with various stops around downtown.
Bus Service
Santa Fe has public transportation called Santa Fe Trails Bus Service
Ride-Sharing Service
Uber & Lyft rides can easily be arranged in Santa Fe using their apps.
Downtown Parking
Metered parking spots in downtown Santa Fe cost $2.00 an hour and are in operation from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding major holidays.
Bikeways and Trails
Bicycle paths and trails for all levels of riders are located in and around the city.
Other Things to Note:
Please note: You will have a reserved parking space directly in front of the entrance door and one next to the casita. Some guests seem to have trouble with the fact that you must back up and/or turn around to get out of the driveway. If you look at the images on the listing, you can see a drawing of the parking arrangement. If you are not able to reverse your vehicle, this casita may not be a good fit.
-The casita is equipped with a Roku Player that allows you to stream your favorite shows as well as some local stations.
The landscaper comes every other Monday to clean up around the patios, driveway, and yard areas.
*If you will be using the sofa bed for sleeping, please let us know and extra linens will be provided. There will be an additional linen/cleaning fee of $25 per sofa bed for groups smaller than 3.
Baby equipment is available on a first come first serve basis for an additional fee. We can provide more details if you are interested.
Interaction with Guests:
We will be accessible for our guests 24/7 via email or through the booking website. Expect a quick and prompt response.
We give our guests space but are available for your every inquiry.