Big House Downtown-Perfect for Groups! Walk to Plaza, Hot Tub
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The largest vacation home in the historic downtown area, Capitol Casa is located on a quiet residential street close to everything. Flexible rates enable small or large groups to stay in this perfect location. Comfortable for a small group or up to 17 people in 5 bedrooms, with 3 full bathrooms and a 7 foot luxury hot tub in a private garden, this vacation rental house makes a Santa Fe vacation easy and fun for families and friends. Gal pals love it! Featured in the May 2006 Old House Journal and the November 2008 Frommer's Budget Travel.
You'll love walking 5 minutes (3/10 mile) down Old Santa Fe Trail to the historic Plaza, or 5 minutes over to Canyon Road; or strolling to museums, galleries, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, grocery store. Pop home to drop off your finds, and walk off to another area. Ski 1/2 hour up the mountain, or take the kids to the playgrounds down the street. Come home and relax in the big bubbling hot tub with foot jets and waterfall before you gather for drinks on the big breezy front porch. Then walk to dinner at one of Santa Fe's many fine restaurants, or cook up a feast in the fully equipped kitchen. Barbecue on the gas and charcoal grills and dine outside in the private walled garden.
Built in the 1920's, the carefully updated adobe house is beautifully furnished with a tasteful mix of neat antiques and plush sofas. Original art by New Mexico artists and fun Southwest artifacts are on display, and richly colored Oriental rugs brighten the oak floors throughout. Hand plastered tinted walls and a big fireplace add ambiance. Enjoy luxurious hand-pressed fine cotton sheets in a 3-sheet system, down pillows and duvets on firm beds. Robes and towels supplied. Flower gardens adorn the front and back yards.
Capitol Casa is approximately 2,500 square feet, plus the front porch with old-fashioned glider, antique bench, and patio chairs. The garden patio has plenty of seating, game and dining tables, and a view to the mountains. A spacious bedroom/den with game table, desk, TV/DVD/VCR/CD/Stereo is on the lower level, nicely separated from the main level bedrooms, along with a second small bedroom/den with full bath, and laundry room. With a state-of-the-art low-chemical purifying process, the outdoor hot tub seats 7 people and has a cover lifter for easy access.
The house is well stocked to make your stay pleasant, including three stereos, four cable TV's, music CDs, and a collection of movies made in Santa Fe. Free Wi-Fi DSL. Laundry room has hypo-allergenic detergent, iron, ironing boards, steamer. Dish, hand, bath soaps. Toys, puzzles and games are supplied--remember Skittles? The kitchen is fully equipped with spices, cooking utensils, many appliances, and service for 17. Complete bar glasses, tablecloths, napkins, place mats, and candles are all provided, and you can set a lovely table with colorful china and serving pieces. The dining table expands to seat large groups.
Carport and off-street parking for 3 cars on-site, more on street. In the next block are playgrounds with structures and basketball hoops.
Accommodations: Sleeps 14 in beds, up to 17 with 1 sleep sofa and roll-away twin. 12 singles can sleep in separate beds, with 2 more in the sleep sofa and roll-away twin, for a total of 14 singles. 5 couples can sleep in 5 king beds in 5 separate rooms, plus 1 more couple in the queen sleeper in the living room. Should your group need more space, an elegant B & B right across the street has 5 rooms.
5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms.
* Master bedroom: California King bed, en suite bathroom with double sink, jetted tub, and walk-in closet.
* Second bedroom: California King bed, next to a bathroom with separate walk-in shower and tub, grab bars.
* Third bedroom: option of King or 2 Twin beds, French door to garden patio.
* Fourth bedroom/large den with two dressing areas in walk-in closets, cable TV/DVD/VCR/Stereo, game table: option of King or 1 or 2 Twins on one side, 4 more Twins used as daybeds on other side, and 1 Roll-away Twin. Door for privacy from small den.
* Fifth bedroom/small den has option of King or 1 or 2 Twins. Privacy curtain screens beds from entrance to third full bathroom.
* Living Room: Queen sleep sofa.
All sleeping rooms meet code for firesafe egress, with windows or doors large enough for firemen and for guests to exit safely.
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* Small or large groups welcome. Rates cover up to 8 people for small groups, with an additional charge of $30 per person per night for larger groups.
* Children welcome. High chair, umbrella stroller provided.
* 3 night minimum late fall and winter. $400 nt. $2,800 week.
* 4 night minimum: 3/1 to 5/31/13 $450 nt. $3,150 week.
* 5 night minimum: 6/1 to 10/31/13 $450 nt. $3,150 week.
* 4 night minimum: 8/18/12 to 10/31/12 $450 nt. $3,150 week.
* 5 night min. over Thanksgiving. $550 nt. $3,850 week.
* 7 night min. Christmas week, New Years week. $550 nt., $3,850 week. Change day is 12/26.
* Shorter bookings accepted for infill year-round, for adjacent bookings, close to arrival, or if minimum stay rate is paid.
* $250 Exit Clean, $300 for 8 or more. Weekly clean required for multiple week stays. More frequent Maid Service is available by prior arrangement.
* $500 Security Deposit, refundable if no damage or excessive cleaning fees.
* Tax as applicable.
* Commercial zoning allows unlimited legal short term rentals.
* Remodeled basement level has windows for fire-safe egress.
* Reservation deposit of 1/2 rent is due within one week of verbal reservation, paid by check. Balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
* Cancellation policy: Confirmed reservations are considered binding. Refund if we are able to rebook the dates, less a $100 administration fee. Extenuating serious circumstances considered.
* Pets: Well-behaved dog with our permission. Sorry, no cats. $25 per night. $500 pet damage deposit.
* No Smoking; smokers may use the covered front porch or back patio
Keywords: Vacation Rental House Santa Fe
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 17, Beds for 14-17
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- VCR
- CD Player
Communications
- Internet
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Luxury
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Botanical Garden
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- Snowboarding
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Fitness Center
- Fishing
- Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Basketball Court
- Whitewater Rafting
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Sledding
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Live Theater
- Gambling Casinos
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Synagogues
- Rafting
Other Activities
Reviews
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Truly awesome stay
Truly awesome stay
- Guest Burger's
- Date of stay 02/25/13
- Review Submitted 03/25/13
We were a group of 11 girls who had booked this home for a ski trip. A huge blizzard was predicted and we were forced to leave a day early. Kristen assured me she would prepare the house since no one had booked the night before yet. It ended up being only 8 girls to make the journey and we ended up stranded all night on the interstate. Kristen knew we were traveling in this storm and called to check on us. This touched me more than I can say! The house was perfect for our group and would have more than accommodated our larger group. We relaxed in the hottub, played games, and cooked all of our meals. The kitchen was fully stocked with all needed utensils and even had extra spices. We did have an oven issue which Kristen promptly remedied. The beds were more comfortable than mine at home as were the pillows. I wish I had looked at the brands because we were all jealous! We also all loved the furnished robes that we would put on after getting out of the hottub, they were warm and cute! The checkout procedure was simple and Kristen even mailed back a pair of earrings one of the girls had left behind! I have stayed at many VRBO homes and I have to say I have never experienced customer service like this one! Thank you, Kristen for going above and beyond and we would love to stay in your home again for a future trip. Also, thank you for promptly refunding my security deposit and not charging me for our night stuck on the highway. You are an amazing individual!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Fantastic house !
Fantastic house !
- Guest Bill
- Date of stay 02/15/13
- Review Submitted 02/25/13
Group of 9 from Houston came to ski and just happened to find this house on VBRO.I can’t say enough about how wonderful it is, house is in a great location and full of old charm! The accommodations where top notch and everyone in the group loved the place. Thanks to the owners for such a wonderful home and making us all feel right at home here, we could not have asked for more. We for sure will stay again if we have the chance to Ski here again or visit in the summer. I would recommend the house to anyone, thank you so much to the owners!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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A Reunion Mecca for families &groups
A Reunion Mecca for families &groups
- Guest anne
- Date of stay 10/16/12
- Review Submitted 11/15/12
We had a sorority reunion with 9 girls - could have been comfortable for a larger group - comfy decor and comfy beds-fun hottub--clean & -well-equipped-good location with a short walk to Plaza and shops-accommodating owners-- we loved it and would gladly return-perfect weather for us in mid-OctRecommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Reunion Heaven in Santa Fe
Reunion Heaven in Santa Fe
- Guest Sue
- Date of stay 07/17/12
- Review Submitted 08/17/12
Twelve high school girlfriends gathered at Capital Casa in July to celebrate 51 years of friendship. We moved in after very frequent detailed and prompt communication and planning with the owners. We felt totally at home in the house and in the quiet neighborhood - walked everywhere, found wonderful shopping and restaurants nearby and used the back patio every morning for coffee and conversation. There was plenty of parking, a welcoming front porch and comfortable and sparkling clean beds and bathrooms. With so many possibilities in the area, we took in a performance at the Santa Fe opera, a visit to Vanessie's piano bar, dinner at Cafe Pascual's and Bobcat Bite as well as many area museums and galleries. We highly recommend Capital Casa for a reunion of friends or family vacation.Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Friends from Texas
Friends from Texas
- Guest Friends from Texas
- Date of stay 07/26/12
- Review Submitted 08/06/12
I stayed at Capitol Casa with my husband and 8 other friends and had a wonderful time. We have been vacationing together for the last 23 years, and found that this house had everything we needed. The gardens were lovely and the house was well equipped. All of the beds were comfortable, although one of the couples in the group thought the trundle bed downstairs near the laundry room was a little too soft. We couldn't have picked a better location, walking distance to restaurants and museums, and only a short drive to casinos, white water rafting, and Taos. Thank you for thinking of everything!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Great house close to town
Great house close to town
- Guest Family reunion
- Date of stay 05/26/12
- Review Submitted 06/03/12
We had 10 people stay comfortably in this nice house with the huge advantage of being able to walk everywhere. Less than 10 minutes to the Plaza and restaurants/shopping, and a grocery and coffee shop one block away. Nice and quiet with a patio out back. We really enjoyed our stay!Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Great House - Location and Amenities!
Great House - Location and Amenities!
- Guest jm
- Date of stay 03/21/12
- Review Submitted 04/23/12
A group of six of us had a long weekend getaway to see the sights and sounds of SF/Taos. We had a great time - the house was a perfect base for seeing the downtown sights and Canyon Road galleries. The house did not lack for anything - they even had martini glasses! Grocery store with good gourmet selections was just a block away. Hottub was great at night. Next SF trip we'll being staying there again.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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Great house- location, size, rates!
Great house- location, size, rates!
- Guest faysquared
- Date of stay 03/07/12
- Review Submitted 03/27/12
This is a large, charming home filled with thoughtful furnishings and suited to groups of various sizes and configurations. We received excellent communication throughout the rental process, and would not hesitate to stay at Capitol Casa when we return to Santa Fe. The location is phenomenal, but the street is quiet, residential. The owners have decorated the home with lovely and eclectic pieces, as well as with practical ones where needed. The beds were comfortable and the linens were excellent. Everything was clean and fresh.The entire experience was great from beginning to end.Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Wonderful for large groups!
Wonderful for large groups!
- Guest Lauren
- Date of stay 02/23/12
- Review Submitted 03/09/12
We booked the Capitol Casa for a group of 10 girls - our annual Aggie girls trip! We have been traveling together for almost 20 years visiting many cities and trying differen types of lodging. This was by far our favorite trip! The house was superb for a large group of ladies. We had several areas to congregate and chat over (many) bottles of wine! The bedding was delicious as was the general decor. We walked to town several times a day, drove to Ten Thousand Waves Spa, and even cabbed it to and from El Arbol for some dancing. We all look forward to our next visit!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Family Reunion
Family Reunion
- Guest May
- Date of stay 07/30/11
- Review Submitted 09/07/11
For a family reunion the front porch and dining area with a huge dining room table provided helpful gathering places. Individual a/c units were appreciated as well. Service personnel prepared the hot tub, and a friendly gardener hoped that he did not disturb the occupants. The location is outstanding, providing walking distance to the sights and sites of downtown Santa Fe. There were lots of games for the young people, and the accommodation of 16 people was greatly appreciated.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
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Rates
Rates are based on 8 people. Over 8 people,add $30 per person per night. Low Season 11/1-13/18/13, 1/2-2/28/13 $400/night, 3 night minimum. $2,800 week. Peak $450 nt, $3,150 wk. 3/1-5/31 4 nt min. 6/1-10/31/13 5 nt min. Christmas/New Year weeks: 7 nt min. Thanksgiving: 5 nt min. $3,850 week. $550 nt. Exit clean: $250; $300 8 + people. Damage deposit, $500 per week. Tax applies. Weekly cleaning required for multiple-week stays. Children are counted. Payment by personal check. Credit cards accepted via Paypal plus their 3% fee. Dogs accepted with advance permission, $25 per night. $500 damage deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2002
About the owner: Owners Kristen and Steve Flance are long-time residents and active citizens of Santa Fe. Kristen has been with the state magazine, New Mexico Magazine, as lead advertising representative for 28 years, as well as doing interior decorating for high end resorts. Steve has volunteered for many community organizations including serving as chairman of the board of the New Mexico Finance Authority for 8 years, and has developed residential communities and resorts in Santa Fe for many years. We know New Mexico well and enjoy sharing our knowledge of Santa Fe and the state with our guests. We vacation at our lakefront home at Tahoe (VRBO/1946).
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes, Historical Downtown:
Our office is in a great location downtown, and when the house next door went on the market we bought it for a guest house. Having enjoyed renting our vacation home at Tahoe to nice folks, and realizing that we could personally manage this one, the decision to make it a vacation rental was simple. The perfect location in the downtown core close to the Plaza and Canyon Road, the legal commercial zoning, the house's large size and excellent condition, make it a wonderful place for visitors to stay. Kristen had fun furnishing the home with original art, antiques, old collectibles from the Southwest, and historic items found in Santa Fe that are appropriate to the age of the house which was built in 1924. Three sofas, good firm beds, expandable oak dining table, and large hot tub all make the home comfortable for gatherings large or small.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Everyone loves the downtown location, and walking back and forth from the house. We love walking to restaurants and events, galleries and stores, meetings at the State Capitol. No problems with parking! We walk to Kaune's Food Town to pick up sandwiches and groceries. Quiet street with little traffic. See our guests' comments for what they enjoy about the house.
Contact us
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Large home in great walk-everywhere location. Well-kept with gardens, hot tub.
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Three sofas face the fireplace. TV, VCR, DVD, stereo/CD in media cabinet.
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Mexican pottery collection in antique hutch.
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Antique marble topped dresser in master bedroom
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Windows in front bedroom. Outside is the large breezy front porch with glider.
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Antique armoire in third bedroom. King or 2 twins. Opens to garden.
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3 twins as daybeds in den; TV is to the right. Plus trundle for 2 twins or king.
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Small den trundle bed gives option of one twin, two twins, or king bed.
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Charming ambiance. Firewood is supplied. Hand troweled tinted plaster walls.
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Persian rugs warm oak floors. Dining table expands to seat up to 16.
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Master bedroom's cal-king bed with antique iron headboard. Bathroom ensuite.
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Master bathroom with jetted tub & walk-in closet, one of 3 full bathrooms.
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Cal-king bed in front bedroom with antique iron headboard. Antique dresser.
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Third bedroom as twins; may also be set up as a king. French door to garden.
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Large Bedroom/Den with trundle as king bed. Can also be 2 twins or single twin.
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Antique kitchen hutch with cookbooks. New gas stove for easy cooking.
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