Location: Fort Marcy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (Downtown Santa Fe.)
Accommodations: Casa (House), 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-4)
:: Colorful Guesthomes
Located in an old residential neighborhood and perched a half-block up the hill overlooking historic Santa Fe, this authentic adobe home is a bit over two blocks from both The Plaza and the new Convention Center.
To be in Casa Galeria is to be in a work of art surrounded by 18" thick color-filled adobe walls, 1200 square feet of brick and saltillo tile floors, museum quality paintings, Southwest-international furnishings, and antiques from around the world. This two bedroom/one bath home has the extra appeal of separate built-in vanity/sinks in each bedroom.
The living room has--amidst its galeria of art--a small traditional kiva fireplace as well as an elegant Tree-of-Life hearth. Intimate dining room features an old Indian corner cabinet. Antique hand-carved doors are from Morocco and Old Mexico.
Everywhere, in-and-around, is the soulful adobe charm of quiet Old Santa Fe.
As you stroll through Santa Fe's best galleries, museums and shops, keep your eye on the sky; in two short blocks you can be home in time for a magical margarita-and-salsa sunset. Ole!
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PLEASE NOTE: THE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR BELOW INDICATES WHEN ALL EIGHT OF OUR HOMES ARE FULLY BOOKED. FOR AVAILABILITY ON CASA GALERIA AND TO SEE OUR OTHER HOMES, PLEASE CONSULT OUR OWN WEB PAGE by way of the link on VRBO property #8979.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: No central air, but ceiling fans are installed in both bedrooms and portable evaporative coolers are available.
- Washer: In the home.
- Dryer: In the home.
- Linens Provided: High thread count and impeccably color coordinated with all interior decor.
- Off Street Parking: Ample parking for three cars or RV.
- Gas Fireplace: Elegant Tree-of-Life gas hearth.
- Wood Fireplace: Traditional small kiva fireplace/hearth in living room.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Master bedroom has king bed. Second bedroom made up to your preference of a king bed OR two twin beds.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Second bedroom made up to your preference of king OR two twin beds.
- Crib: Crib may be available; please inquire.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 75 Channel Cable TV with Blue Ray DVD
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Colorful congenial kitchen with hand-painted floral arch and seating area.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Kitchen is well stocked with good quality pans and other essentials.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas Barbeque
- Deck/Patio: In addition to the deck/terrace is an outdoor space with umbrella table and chairs enclosed with hundred-year-old cedar posts . Views from portal/porch overlook Santa Fe and surrounding artful adobe architecture.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Sunsets and glimpses of the Sandia Mountains through mature trees backdrop the architecture of downtown Santa Fe.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless Internet is available throughout the property!
- Other Amenities
- This two-bedroom/one bath home provides the convenience of built-in vanity/sinks in each bedroom.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed: Sand containers provided for out-of-doors smoking.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season (Nov-June) ... $165/night; High Season (July-Oct)...$180/night
The above high and low season rates are exclusive of major holidays and fiestas.
For these special peak rates and minimum stay requirements, please inquire.
All rates are exclusive of applicable taxes. 3 day minimum.
Visa/MC accepted subject to 3% surcharge. PalPal also accepted.
Cleaning fees waived with verbal promise to care for home and leave it tidy!
Bookings secured by 50% non-refundable deposit; balance due on arrival.
Check in after 4PM; Check out before 10AM (unless other arrangements are made
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Sir Dr. Russell Betts ("Russ") has lived and worked most of his professional life in Asia, the South Pacific, and Europe addressing issues relating to social, economic and political change. Now calling Santa Fe "home," Russ brings to Colorful Santa Fe his world-traveler perspective: comfortable, engaging lodgings to enliven cross-cultural worldviews.
Noel Bennett has lived most of her life in the Southwest. She is an abstract artist and shows at Bosshard Gallery in Santa Fe. In past years Noel lived with the Navajo for eight years and authored nine books on Navajo weaving, history and culture. Noel brings to Colorful Santa Fe a well-honed sense of color and unique perspectives on native world-views.....
Together we welcome the opportunity of hosting you in Colorful Santa Fe!
Why the Owner Chose Fort Marcy
Years ago we hand-built a now somewhat-celebrated, environmental strawbale home in the Jemez Mountains above Santa Fe. Ten years ago we decided to purchase an in-town pied a'terre--just a small gem-of-a-place in which we could overnight during shopping trips in Santa Fe. Wanting to get the right place in the right location, we engaged in an eight month exhaustive search and ended up purchasing--not one--but two adobe homes in this historic neighborhood just 3 blocks from the Plaza. They became our first guest homes. Now, in addition to living in this same neighborhood, we manage 8 guesthomes in the same residential block. Why were we so seduced by this neighborhood? In short, it is partway up the ONLY knoll close to the Plaza. So from within any of our guesthomes there is a constant sense of place: Our over-the-roof-top-views are of the historic Santa Fe Cathedral against a backdrop of mountain ranges and glorious sunsets. AND WITHIN 4-5 WALKING MINUTES WE ARE DOWNTOWN--RIGHT IN THE VERY HEART OF OLD SANTA FE! Here the glories of historic Santa Fe and our Southwest landscape are bundled into one. Our fascinating guests keep coming back and are now friends. We'll never move!
Property Photos
- The Art of Dining . . . - One of Santa Fe, New Mexico's Vacation Rentals
- The Essence of Good Conversation: Sink-in-comfy leather amidst a galeria of art - One of Santa Fe, New Mexico's Vacation Rentals
- The Magic of a Kiva Fire Flickering . . . - One of Santa Fe, New Mexico's Vacation Rentals
- The Soul of Cooking: A happy congenial kitchen
- Expressing The Joy of Being: Hand-painted floral arch
- Moving Through Space: Living room and bedrooms seen through double archways
- Master Bedroom--through antique red Mexican doors
- Second Bedroom--through old, soulful doors (option of king or 2 twin beds)
- The Memory of Far Away Places: Antique Handcarved Door
- With Beauty Around Us: Painting by Noel Bennett 48" x 54". "First Fusion"
- The Ease of Simple Pleasures: Vanity Lavs In Each Bedroom
- Quietude Amidst Hand-painted Mexican Tiles--mesquite doors from Old Mexico
- Classic Blue Chairs, an Old Elm, 100-Year-Old Cedar Posts--a place to relax into
- The Glory of a Modest Spring Sunset . . .
- View From Front Door at Christmas: "An artful, soulful, magical place."
- Casa Galeria: Grounds and House Layout
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Thank you for your incredible hospitality, welcoming us into your special world. We had a wonderful time.
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Your place was awesome and made this Santa Fe experience even more wonderful . . . We're hoping that adoption might be an option we we can stay here forever. We will be back and will spread the word about your other places as this one is ours.
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Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. We had a very relaxing time. Best of all, we could walk everywhere! Hope to see you in 2009.
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What a wonderful container you two have created for us to unwind and reconnect. Such a joy to spend time with you. Thank you so much.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I'm usually disappointed when we get somewhere. The place is seldom quite how it looked in the pictures. This was better. We really enjoyed reading your book, Noel. What an experience--to learn weaving in such a way. We ENJOYED THE BEDS--can't forget the beds--most comfortable I've slept in away from home. And we'll be looking to find those same sheets for ourselves at home. Thank you.
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You two are the most generous, gracious, loving hosts and made my stay the perfect vacation! I'm already looking forward to next time . . .
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I said it when I first got here and I'm sayin' it again: "This is my house and I ain't leavin'!"