Location: Dixon, New Mexico, USA (Fifty miles north of Santa Fe, 27 miles south of Taos.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
The Tower Guest House nestles in the shade of a apple trees in the center of Crawford's Garlic Farm, with views of the Sangre de Cristo Range to the east, flower beds and garlic rows to the south. The farm is a half-mile off the main highway on the prettiest country lane in the Embudo Valley with little traffic, and is bathed with the sounds of the Rio Embudo 100 yards to he south. To the north the farm borders on a vast expanse of public land, whose hills and arroyos can be explored on foot or by mountain bike.
The Tower Guest House consists of downstairs bedroom in the round stone portion of the structure and a bathroom with shower, and upstairs, via a spacious spiral staircase, a kitchen/living room and deck with stunning views. During the growing seasons, guests will be able to forage for vegetables (lettuce, arugula, spinach, beets, carrots, turnips, onions, squash) and flowers (zinnias, marigolds, sunflowers)from the field.
A cooperative market in the center of Dixon, a l-1/2 mile walk or bike ride on back roads, offers an excellent selection of organic and convential groceries. Next door to it is the Embudo Valley Library, with wireless DSL access. There is also cell phone reception in the center of Dixon.
The Embudo River, an attractive fly-fishing stream, is usually warm enough for dips and innertubing from late June until early October.
Dixon is ideally situated for exploring the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Rio Grande Gorge, Taos, Taos Pueblo, Santa Fe, Bandolier National Monument, Abiquiu, and parts of Southern Colorado. In the winter, there is skiing within 20 miles.
Please call or email for availability as the calendar is not always current.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball Court
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates for two guests:$95/night, 2 night minimum;$500/week ..$1800/month, plus tax.
Add 5% for each additional guest.
One third down confirms reservation. Payment in full 30 days before arrival.
Refunds contingent on replacement tenant being found for the period in question.
Full deposit refund up to 30 days before arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The Tower: bedroom downstairs, living/kitchen and deck upstairs - Dixon, New Mexico Vacation Rental
- The downstairs bedroom - Dixon, New Mexico Vacation Rental
- Upstairs living/kitchen area with view across garlic field to toward the river - Dixon, New Mexico Vacation Rental
- Upstairs kitchen area
- Rio Embudo near the Tower Guest House
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You have created a beautiful sanctuary and I feel so fortunate to have spent a few glorious days here....
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PERFECT!
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This was the perfect retreat! I so enjoyed watching the different light of the day fall over your glorius garden and the dinners of squash, chard, onions, garlic, and basil....
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Cari Frank , Denver, CO
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You've created such a soothing, peaceful space with such life all around. What a blessing to wake up to the opportunity to forage for breakfast! I can't wait to come back.
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Your farm and guesthouse are a treasure!
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We savored our time here. The land, the river, the garden and animals all nurtured us in a good way. We return home full and content. Thank you.
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You have made such a beautiful welcoming place here--so comfortable and relaxing. Enjoyed all the different views from the treehouse, the rooster alarm clock, and the turnips!
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Zita Klaphake , Western Australia