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)
Keywords: Cottage
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
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates for two guests:$95/night, 2 night minimum;$500/week ..$1800/month, plus tax.
Add $15 a night for each additional guest.
One third down confirms reservation. Payment in full before departure.
Refunds upon request.
Full deposit refund up to 7 days before arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Visitors wishing to learn more about Northern New Mexico can consult a rich library of books about the area, including my own nonfiction works, particularly A GARLIC TESTAMENT: SEASONS ON A SMALL NEW MEXICO FARM. --Stan Crawford
Property Photos
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- The Tower: bedroom downstairs, living/kitchen and deck upstairs - Dixon, New Mexico Vacation Rental
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- The downstairs bedroom - Dixon, New Mexico Vacation Rental
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- Upstairs living/kitchen area with view across garlic field to toward the river - Dixon, New Mexico Vacation Rental
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- Upstairs kitchen area
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- Rio Embudo near the Tower Guest House
Traveler Reviews (11)
Perfect!
Guest: margeaux
(santa fe)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11
Review Submitted: 09/19/11
The Tower is a sweet spot on this planet -nestled in among the rows of lettuce and basil- overlooking the country road that saunters by the river. It has everything you need including generous touches from the Crawfords, like fresh eggs in the fridge (from the family chickens), and more. Writers, they're are sensitive to one's desire for quietude yet openly available for good conversation and laughs. The perfect place one dreams of going for regeneration, relaxation, insight and remembering (or learning) what it's like to live a rich life of simplicity.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
One of the most wonderful places in the world!
Guest: Faye
(Appalachian Mtns., NC)
Date of Stay: 05/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
This beautiful little tower was our honeymoon spot in May 2011 and we loved every minute. Dixon is a great, quiet little town with all the basic groceries (not-so-basic groceries, and a drugstore, were only about 20 minutes away in Espanola or Taos), an art gallery, and a yummy restaurant called Zuly's about a two-minute drive from The Tower. Even more fun were the wineries we visited (La Chiripada was our favorite!). There is high-speed internet, so if you don't have a GPS, you can easily map out directions to wherever you want to go before you leave The Tower. We found that Santa Fe was about half an hour to 45 minutes away, and Taos was even closer but in the opposite direction. The house is clean and smooth and full of light and color - no oven, but we grilled everything we needed to and microwaved the leftovers. The owners are very nice - they gave us fresh produce and fresh eggs from their farm (they don't JUST grow garlic!) and had us up for tea one evening. They are an interesting, fascinating couple who are very easy to work with. We drove to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge one day, and went hiking in Taos Ski Valley the next. Scenery is amazing and the weather in May was perfect (70s, very low humidity). One of our favorite days was spent wandering around Taos, then hearing about a local ice creamery and going to Arroyo Seco (a little town right outside Taos) to find it. It was THE best ice cream we've ever tasted. We wished we had had longer to stay because we never did get to go fishing in the Embudo (which is beautiful right across the driveway from the Tower) or explore along the Rio Grande. You do have to drive through the Rio Grande Gorge to get to Dixon, which was always a breathtaking experience for us. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet vacation where they can plan each day as it comes, making it as adventurous or chill as they want. Two people was a good number for this rental, as the bed downstairs was a full and the futon upstairs only had one comfortable side. We would go back in a heartbeat - the location was perfect!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: LC
(-)
Date of Stay: 09/10/08
Review Submitted: 09/10/08
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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Guest: Cari Frank
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/10/08
Review Submitted: 06/10/08
If this was my first experience or northern New Mexico, I would never want to leave. Everything was perfect and felt so welcoming. The beauty of the farm, the Embudo River and the natural state of intstant relaxation one gets will stay with me for a long time! Thanks so much to Stan & Rose Mary who helped create such an amazing experience. Can't wait to come back!
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Guest: THP
(-)
Date of Stay: 04/25/08
Review Submitted: 04/25/08
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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Guest: P & K H
(-)
Date of Stay: 09/23/07
Review Submitted: 09/23/07
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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