Large home in great walk-everywhere location. Well-kept with gardens, hot tub.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (1/2 block to Capitol. 3/10 mile to Plaza and Canyon Road.) View Map
Accommodations: Vacation Rental House, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 11-16)
The largest vacation home in the 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. Comfortably accommodating a few or up to 16 people in 5 bedrooms, with 3 full bathrooms and a 7 foot hot tub in a private garden, this vacation rental house makes a Santa Fe vacation easy and fun for families and friends. Gal's groups love it! Featured in the May 2006 issue of 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 massage 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. Or grill on the gas and charcoal grills and dine outside in the private walled garden with lots of outdoor seating.
Built in the 1920's, the carefully updated adobe house is beautifully furnished with a tasteful mix of neat antiques, plush sofas and firm beds. 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 nice big fireplace add ambiance. Fine cotton sheets, thick towels, robes, down pillows and down duvets will give you a luxurious experience. Flower gardens adorn the front and back yards.
The house is thoughtfully stocked to make your stay pleasant, including three stereos, four cable TV's, music CDs, and a video collection of movies made in Santa Fe. Free Wi-Fi DSL. Laundry room has detergent, iron, ironing boards, steamer. Using a state-of-the-art low chemical purifying process, the hot tub seats 7 people and has a cover lifter for easy access.
Capitol Casa is approximately 2,500 square feet, plus the big 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 living level, nicely separated from the main level bedrooms, along with a bedroom/den with queen sleeper and the laundry room. Toys, puzzles and games are supplied--remember Skittles? The kitchen is fully equipped with spices, cooking utensils, many appliances, and service for 16. Complete bar glasses, tablecloths, napkins, place mats, and candles are all provided. Dining table expands to seat 16.
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 11 in beds, up to 16 with 2 sleep sofas and roll-away. 9 singles can sleep in separate beds, with 3 more in the 2 sleep sofas and roll-away twin. 5 couples can sleep in 4 king beds and 1 queen sleep sofa 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.
Click camera icon below to see bedroom photos, and go to our owner's website to see many more photos of the property.
5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. All sleeping rooms meet code for firesafe egress.
* 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 shower and tub, grab bars.
* Third bedroom: option of King or 2 Twin beds, French door to garden patio.
* Fourth bedroom/den with two dressing areas in walk-in closets, cable TV/DVD/VCR/Stereo, game table: option of King or 2 Twins (trundle), 3 more Twins used as daybeds, and 1 Roll-away Twin.
* Fifth bedroom/den has Queen sleep sofa with new mattress, third full bathroom.
* Living Room: Queen sleep sofa, with new mattress.
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* 7th night is FREE, except holiday weeks.
* 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 are welcome. 2 High chairs & 2 umbrella strollers provided.
* 3 night minimum late fall and winter, except Holidays.
* 5 night minimum spring, summer and early fall.
* 7 night minimum over Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.
* Shorter bookings accepted for infill year-round, and also within 1 month of arrival.
* $150 Exit Clean for 6 or fewer, $200 for large groups of 7 or more. Weekly Clean at $150 required for multiple week stays. More frequent Maid Service is available by prior arrangement.
* $500 Deposit, refundable if no damage or excessive cleaning fees.
* No tax according to current law, no additional fees.
* 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. We will issue a refund if we are able to rebook the dates, less a $50 administration fee.
* Sorry, pets not allowed. Exceptions may be possible.
* No Smoking inside; smokers may use the covered front porch or back patio.
* Commercial zoning allows unlimited legal short term rentals.
* All sleeping spaces meet code for fire-safe egress to outdoors.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Laundry room with detergent, iron, ironing board, steamer. Opens off the small den.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Down duvets, down pillows, nice high-thread-count cotton sheets. Luxury cotton towels, cabana towels and robes for the hot tub.
- Covered Parking: Carport for one car next to house.
- Off Street Parking: 2nd and 3rd cars may stack behind the car in carport. Free on-street parking as well.
- Wood Fireplace: Firewood provided for the large fireplace in the living room and for the outdoor chiminea firepot in the back garden area.
- Beds
- King Bed (4) : California King in master. California King in second bedroom. Third bedroom offers option of King or 2 Twins. Large den/4th bedroom offers option of King or 2 Twins, plus 3 more Twins and 1 roll-away.
- Twin/Single Bed (7) : 2 Twins or option of King in third bedroom. In fourth bedroom/large den: 5 Twins, or option of King and 3 Twins, or 4 Twins, or use as a den with daybed seating, game table and floor area for yoga or playing.
- Child Bed: Roll-away twin for fourth bedroom/large den.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Queen Sleep Sofa in small den/5th bedroom, and Queen Sleep Sofa in living room. Both have new mattresses.
- Crib: Cribs available by rental. 2 high chairs and 2 umbrella strollers provided.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Living room, Large den, Master bedroom, Front Cal-King bedroom.
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Lots of videos and DVDs, many about or made in Santa Fe and the Southwest.
- CD Player (3)
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: Stereo Systems in den and living room, plus a portable stereo/CD player. CDs for children and classical to oldies for adults.
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Master bathroom has jetted tub.
- Private Hot Tub: Huge luxury hot tub seats 7, in private walled patio with garden. Multiple jets, including foot massage jets, waterfall and lights. Easy cover lifter. Outdoors under the stars.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen for cooking and baking. Many small appliances, cooking tools and spices.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully equipped with pots/pans, cutlery, large electric skillet, much more.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: By referral.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Outdoor gas grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Kettle charcoal grill
- Deck/Patio: Private back garden patio with flower garden, grills, hot tub.
- Lanai: Breezy cool front porch has glider and seating for 10.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: See the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from the back garden.
- Monument View: See the New Mexico State Capitol from the front porch.
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Local calls free.
- Broadband Internet: Free WiFi DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free
- Other Amenities
- Private Luxury Hot Tub seats 7 with Cover Lifter, Jetted Tub in Master Bath, Grab bars in Central Bathroom, Fireplace with Firewood, Large Front Porch with Glider & Seating for 10, Private Walled Garden with Umbrella, Furniture, Gas and Charcoal Grills (BBQ), Quiet Residential Neighborhood, Playground nearby, Grocery Store nearby, Carport & Off-Street Parking for 2 cars, 2 Phone Lines, Free Wi-Fi, Fax, Answering Machine, 4 Cable TVs, 2 VCRs/DVDs, Video/DVD Library, 3 Stereos/CDs, Fully equipped Kitchen, New Gas Stove, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Small Appliances, Complete Cookware, China, Flatware and Table Linens for 16, Dining Table expands to seat 16, Quality Bed Linens, Towels and Robes, Down Pillows and Comforters, 3 Hair Dryers, Iron, Ceiling Fans, Air Conditioning, 2 High Chairs, 2 strollers, Dens with good separation perfect for kids, Games/toys/puzzles/books, Massage therapist will come to house.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Check with us about small dogs, may be allowed for extra person fee.
- Handicapped Accessible: Grab bars in central bathroom in shower and by tub and commode, walk-in shower. Main living, dining, kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms are on one level accessible by one step up to rear entrance.
- Kid Friendly: Children welcome. Fun school playground in the next block with swings and structures for kids.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking outside only.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Within very close walking distance are the Historic Santa Fe Plaza, State Capitol, Canyon Road, San Miguel Mission (the oldest church), Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase, Santa Fe's downtown with many fine restaurants, galleries and stores for Santa Fe's famous shopping, Canyon Road, museums, galleries, historic sites, cultural attractions, visitors center, playgrounds, grocery store and coffee house, Drive to golf, skiing, Indian Pueblos, prehistoric ruins, and the many scenic attractions throughout beautiful Northern New Mexico.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates are based on 8 people. Over 8 people,add $30 per person per night.
High Season 5/1-10/31/09 $450 night, $2,700 week, 5 night minimum.
Low Season 11/1-12/19/09,1/10-2/28/10 $400 night , $2,400 week, 3 night minimum.
Spring 3/1-4/30/10 $425/nt,$2,550/week. 5 nt minimum.
Shorter infill bookings accepted.
Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year, 7 nt min, $3,500 wk./$500 nt.
Exit clean: $150-$200. Security deposit,$500. No tax. Last minute discounts.
Pay by check/money order. Weekly cleaning @ $150 required for multi-week stays.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Perfect for Groups! Downtown! Big Historic Adobe Home, Hot Tub
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Santa Fe
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 wonderful place for visitors to stay. Kristen had fun furnishing the home with original art, antiques, old collectibles from the Southwest, and historic Americana items found in Santa Fe that are appropriate to the age of the house which was built in 1924. New sofas, beds, extension dining table, and large hot tub all make the home comfortable for gatherings large or small.
The Unique Benefits at this Vacation Rental 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. Our friends ask to park at our office. See our guests' comments for what they enjoy about the house.
Hosts give visitors guidance and literature about Santa Fe and the state. New Mexico Tourism Department.
Playgrounds with lots of climbing equipment, separate swing area for small children.
Well-stocked grocery store with fresh meat counter, carry-out meals, good wine/liquor selection, sundries.
Seat of the state government. Governor's Gallery has shows of New Mexico art, and the permanent collection is excellent and open to the public.
From here to the Plaza are numerous restaurants and galleries.
Farmers Market, new park with climbing structure, many shops and galleries.
Largest galleries in Santa Fe, with extensive collections
Owner's Map of Santa Fe
Owners Kristen and Steve Flance are long-time residents and participants in life in Santa Fe. Kristen has been with the state magazine, New Mexico Magazine, as lead advertising representative for 26 years, volunteers for the new state history museum and the New Mexico Governor's Mansion, did interior decorating for high end resorts, and is a creative artist. Steve has volunteered for many community organizations and is currently the chairman of the board of the New Mexico Finance Authority, 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 love vacationing at our lakefront home at Tahoe (VRBO 1946).
Property Photos
- Large home in great walk-everywhere location. Well-kept with gardens, hot tub. - Santa Fe Vacation Rental Home & Lodging - New Mexico Real Estate.
- Charming ambiance. Firewood is supplied. Hand troweled tinted plaster walls. - Santa Fe Vacation Rental Home & Lodging - New Mexico Real Estate.
- Three sofas face the fireplace. TV, VCR, DVD, stereo/CD in media cabinet. - Santa Fe Vacation Rental Home & Lodging - New Mexico Real Estate.
- Mexican pottery collection in antique hutch.
- Persian rugs warm oak floors. Dining table expands to seat up to 16.
- Master bedroom's cal-king bed with antique iron headboard. Bathroom ensuite.
- Antique marble topped dresser in master bedroom
- Master bathroom with jetted tub & walk-in closet, one of 3 full bathrooms.
- Windows in front bedroom. Outside is the large breezy front porch with glider.
- Cal-king bed in front bedroom with antique iron headboard. Antique dresser.
- Antique armoire in third bedroom. King or 2 twins. Opens to garden.
- Third bedroom as twins; may also be set up as king.
- 3 twins as daybeds in den; TV is to the right. Plus trundle for 2 twins or king.
- Antique kitchen hutch with cookbooks. New gas stove for easy cooking.
- Original farmhouse sink and cabinets in fully equipped kitchen.
- New hot tub seats 7 in walled patio garden with grills, chimenea, furniture.
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