Beautiful Abiquiu Pond
Location: Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA (Across the street from Georgia O'Keeffe's in the village) View Map
Accommodations: Authentic Old Adobe Home, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
La Casita de Chocolate en Abiquiu.... Historic Adobe Guesthouse
Location: Abiquiu Plaza, House #6, across the street from Georgia O'Keeffe's.
Accommodations: Authentic Adobe Home 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Sleeps 4
Hundreds of years old and lovingly restored, may possibly be the oldest home in the Pueblo of Abiquiu. Centrally located, steps away from Miss O'Keeffe's, St. Tomas Church, the Abiquiu Library, a cantina, post office, clinic, groceries, gas, galleries, coffee shops, restaurant, spirits, sacred sights and ancient ruins.
Authentic architecture. Traditional Pueblo four room house with two bedrooms and full bath. Gorgeous thick, adobe-straw plastered walls. Herringbone latilla and viga ceilings. Flagstone, brick, tile and dirt floors. Sacred, special, private with modern conveniences. Luxurious queen beds. Sumptuous bedding.
Beautifully furnished with antiques & handmade furniture in classic Territorial style. Romantic, unique, peaceful & serene. Has a Franklin "fireplace" stove in living room with gas and electric heat. Dimmers. Small washer/dryer and refrigerators. Custom draperies. Eco-friendly cleaning supplies. Gorgeous kitchen stove with “old-fashioned” appeal. Furnished and fully supplied kitchen.
Bode's General Store is downhill, one block away. The Abiquiu Inn, offering dining and a gift shop is a half mile away. Mamacita's Pizzaria is 2 miles away at the turn to El Rito. The post office is between the casita and Bode's.
Famed for its light, beauty, land formations, artists and history, Abiquiu offers a wealth of activity. Two day hikes not to be missed in Abiquiu are Sierra Blanca on the Dar al Islam Property and the Poshuouinge Ruins right off the highway. Bandelier National Monument and many Indian Pueblos along the Rio Grande are an hour away or less. The Chama River runs through Abiquiu, allowing rafting, kayaking and camping. The Abiqui Lake is ten minutes from the Casita offering swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing and picnicking.
Across town is The Monastery of Christ in the Desert and Ghost Ranch, both fascinating. The fabled Georgia O’Keeffe Studio Tour which must be reserved well in advance, shows visitors the garden and peeks of her house and studio, across the street from the Casita.
The little town of El Rito with its pastoral beauty, varied artists, forest preserve, Territorial architecture and Northern New Mexico Community College is fifteen minutes away. A truly exceptional restuarant, Walter's Place, offers superb dining on weekends, only during the summer months.
Half an hour from the Casita is Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs with its legendary waters, indoor and outdoor public and private soaking tubs, swimming pool and steamed sauna. Beautiful drives, easy hikes of canyons, cliffs and landscape Miss O’Keeffe painted, are everywhere.
Harmony Farms in Abiquiu sells their organic produce Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm on Hwy 84, five minutes from the Casita toward the lake and at Bode's General Store.
Chaco Canyon is a two hour drive through beautiful, twisting, red earth, butte country, evergreen forests and part of the Navajo Reservation, home of Dineh. Pueblo Bonito and the different sites of Chaco are awe-inspiring and can be visited many times in one’s life, as it is a powerful, sacred spot on this earth.
Beautiful Santa Fe with its golf courses, art galleries, jewelry, museums, fine dining and shopping, music, clubs, live theatre, opera, flea market and ski area is forty-five minutes away.
Likewise, three roads lead to Taos from Abiquiu, noted for the grand pueblo of them all, the northernmost along the Rio Grande, the famous Taos Pueblo. In Taos there are more art galleries, museums, camping, golfing, fishing, local artists and their studios, live music, the Gorge Bridge, river rafting, mountain biking and hiking trails, earthships, world class skiing & boarding at Taos Ski Valley, shopping, fine dining, au natural hot springs & rich cultural heritage.
Allow yourself to step back in time, to a simpler life. Come to beautiful New Mexico, steeped in history. Feel the magic when you step through the door. Honor the sacredness of these ancient adobe walls. Visit the greatness of Abiquiu! Experience what life was like in the ancient pueblo and village of Abiquiu at La Casita de Chocolate en Abiquiu. Elegant, peaceful, private.
Your hostess is a working single mom and teacher at Abiquiu Elementary School with two kids in college, in Film School.
This is a non-smoking house. Children and pets are allowed, only with approval. Please call for specific inquiries and/or possible exceptions. This is a private home. Call ahead or at the last minute, either way we will be glad to accomodate you. We offer single parent, teacher and filmmaker discounts. Friends welcome! We thank you!
Respectfully,
Marcia "Marci" Kinney-Kadle
La Casita de Chocolate en Abiquiu
P.O. Box 1313, Abiquiu, NM 87510
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washer in unit. Laundry soap provided.
- Dryer: Dryer iin unit.
- Linens Provided: Many plushy towels, cotton, down, linen bedding, duvet covers, extra blankets, down pillows, bedspreads, throw pillows.
- Off Street Parking: Parking at casita for 3 vehicles. Two diagonal spaces; one on the side.
- Gas Fireplace: Automatic pilot.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Luxurious new queen beds. Down pillows and comforters, linen, cotton, & flannel bedding.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library: Includes Native American made films.
- CD Player
- Music Library: CDs available.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gorgeous Canadian old fashioned-looking gas stove. Dishes, silverware, pots and pans, wine glasses, napkins, juicer, toaster, cutlery, utensils, blender, microwave, paper towels, coffee pot, teapot, some food, coffee, tea, condiments,etc. included.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Cutlery, pots and pans, utensils, bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew, garlic press.
- Refrigerator (2) : 2 Small Refrigerators - very small freezer space.
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Catering may be arranged with proir notice.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Charcoal and lighter supplied.
- Deck/Patio: Located on the plaza of "the village" across the street from the church and Miss O'Keeffe's. Flowers,bushes bancos, great viwe of sunset. Patio table, chairs and umbrella.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Mountain view, great sunset view. View of Georgia O'Keeffe,s "village house" and garden across the street.
- Monument View: Georgia O'Keeffe's "village" home, St. Tomas Church, Recto, ry, Abiquiu Library, Abiquiu Plaza.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Continental long distance included.
- Broadband Internet: Fast service.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wi-fi use anywhere in the house or outside.
- Other Amenities
- This rustic retreat has antiques and Southwestern art, handmade rugs.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Due to the handmade rugs, only well mannered mature dogs accepted upon approval. Puppies and cats are not, sorry.
- Kid Friendly: Suitable for well behaved children.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 21 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking allowed in yard, but not in the house.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- All of the Pueblos have feast days and dances open to the public. Check online for the yearly events.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125/nt for one person. Each additional person $25/nt. Stay six nights, 7th FREE!
Tax is 3%. Two night minimum. Kids free! No additional cleaning fee.
Please inquire for any other information. Thank you!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Abiquiu
I bought this house because it had a special feeling and it was located right across the street from Georgia O'Keeffe's, which I thought was a good location. I thought I would leave it to my sons who are both artists, so they could paint a picture, and put it outside for tourists to see, live in it, or turn it into a gallery. People from all over the world come by every day looking in Georgia's yard, asking if her house truly is the one across the street, as neither hers or this one have signs.
The Unique Benefits at this Authentic Old Adobe Home
You will get to live in the heart of Abiquiu, right on the plaza, across from Miss O'Keeffe's, the church and the library. You can experience the vegetation, the birds and the coolness of the yard by sitting on the outside bancos or the table and chairs. The view of Georgia's yard is beautiful, the space is peaceful and serene.
Our fabulous house located in the "village" of Abiquiu. Take the road directly across from Bode's General Store, up the hill past the post office. Cross the cattleguard, turn left. We are the first
Her beautiful summer house and garden, located directly across the street from Casita~de~Chocolate and the Casita's coyote fence.
Pizza, burgers, salads take-out or dine on porch
Georgia O'Keeffe's winter home, trails open to the public, beautiful landscape
Beautiful Benedictine Brothers' Monastery with Sunday 9:15am Mass, located down a long dirt road #151, running alongside the Chama River in an exquisite canyon. An experience not to be missed.
Located one block down the hill from the Casita on Hwy 84, across the highway from the Abiquiu Post Office. The general store has groceries, books, curios, alcoholic beverages and gas.
Elegant patio restuarant in old adobe house, open throughout the summer, weekends only. Reservations suggested.
Private tubs with fireplaces, public tubs, swimming pool, steam room, massages, aqua therapy, beauty shop, gift shop, dining
Owner's Map of Abiquiu
Stepping into this house, I felt a special sacred feeling. Walking into the kitchen took my breath away. The walls were old and thick. The herringbone latillas were on the ceiling. It had an old wood cook stove that smoked, lots of cracks, poor windows, but this incredible peacefulness. The bathroom was in bad shape, the plaster was cracked, the roof leaked the toilet was broken and the tub was made of steel. It had been halfway remodeled poorly. It needed a lot of work, but I could see the potential. I told the owner if he ever wanted to sell it, I would like to have first chance to buy it.
The owner's brother had sold it to him after living in it for awhile. The story goes that his brother won it in a card game in 1983 for $4500 and an old black Cadillac. Many people from Abiquiu have lived in it. Georgia O'Keeffe lived right across the street.
Four years after seeing it for the first time, the owner sold it to me and I began restoring it to its natural beauty. That loving process took seven years. Now it is a very special house for guests to enjoy. I particulary wanted to keep it with an old fashioned feeling. The furnishings are antique, the house is cozy and the dark brown mud straw plastered walls give it it's name, La Casita de Chocolate en Abiquiu.
Property Photos
- Beautiful Abiquiu Pond - Abiquiu, New Mexico Vacation Home
- Abiquiu Lake with Pedernal in Background - Abiquiu, New Mexico Vacation Home
- La~Casita~de~Chocolate - Abiquiu, New Mexico Vacation Home
- Outside Sitting Area
- Kitchen
- Kitchen Table
- Kitchen Stove
- Native made Kachina Collection
- Red Bedroom
- Gold Bedroom
- Livingroom Trastero
- Livingroom
- Bathroom
- #6 La~Casita~de~Chocolate
- Plaza Blanca
- View of Abiquiu Valley
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Dear Marci - After spending a few days, we sadly must go. We both thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome. You have done amazing things to this home. We are enjoying the respite from 100 degree temps back home, in your little oasis here. Marla and John
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Marci: Piggie and I thank you for our stay in "La casita de Chocolate." We enjoyed our time here, warm, charming and full of wonderful energy and spirits. Love, Sergio and David
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Ruthie Kirkpatrick , Ruidoso, New Mexico
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Marjorie Levinson/Richard Harris , Brookline, MA
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Marci, Thank you for having the patience to restore this lovely casita, and for sharing it with us. Northern New Mexico is a magical and mystical country all its own and your casita is part of it. August 20, 2007
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Melissa Smith , Glastonbury, CT
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Michael & Janet ,
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I loved the stay. It is such a Beautiful Casita. I love the bedrooms and everything about it. Thank you so much for allowing my family and me to stay.
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Our stay at the casita is something we'll always remember and enjoy for the rest of our lives. A memory we'll always cherish. Robert Monroe & Darlene Perez with love.
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Terry Belanger , Pawleys Island, SC