Location: Historic Eastside, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Accommodations: Town House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
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Light filled, spacious, air-conditioned Casa La Vista is located in a gated compound 3 blocks from the Santa Fe Plaza. Positioned halfway up the only hillside in downtown Santa Fe, its intimate balconys offer views of sunsets and mountain ranges as backdrop to the Cathedral-by-the-Plaza. Designed by an award winning architect/builder, Casa La Vista provides classic Southwest ambiance with its high viga-beam ceilings, sky lights, brick floors and kiva fireplace.
Guests are greeted by two levels of generous living/gathering spaces. The primary level comprises a well equipped kitchen, cozy dining area and spacious, comfortable living room. Bed and bath are tucked discretely behind the kitchen. Lower level showcases a spacious master bedroom suite with copious closet space and a large, sunken Mexican tiled bath/shower that looks out onto a very private, well-maintained garden.
Sleeping accommodations include a king bed in the master bedroom, a choice of king or two twin beds in the second bedroom, and (for children under 18) a large sleeper-sofa in the living room.
With its privacy, spaciousness and convenient location, Casa La Vista offers a view of the Southwest you'll want to return to again and again.
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Please note: The availability calendar below indicates when all eight of our homes are fully booked. For availability on Casa La Vista and to see our other homes, please consult our own web page by way of the link provided on VRBO property #8979.
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Casa la Vista is a ColorfulSantaFeLLC guesthome.
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YOUR HOST(s):
Proprietor, Sir Dr Russell Betts ("Russ"), has lived and worked most of his professional life in Asia, the South Pacific, and Europe, addressing through non-Governmental agencies issues relating to social, economic, and political change. His partner, Noel Bennett, has lived most of her life in the Southwest. She is an abstract artist and has authored 9 books on Navajo weaving, history, and culture.
Guests love the local and international perspectives Russ and Noel bring to their experience, their extensive knowledge of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, and their willingness to share.
"Russ, with your distinguished international career and knighting, you are a SIR in the truest sense. Noel, you are ever gracious, sharing, and deeply knowledgeable. What a team. What a place. Book us same time next year." --KM, California Teacher
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: In house washer and dryer
- Dryer: In house washer and dryer
- Linens Provided: High quality color-coordinate linens throughout
- Garage: Shared garage available.
- Off Street Parking: Parking adjacent to entry
- Wood Fireplace: Classic kiva fireplace. Firewood supplied.
- Beds
- King Bed: California King in Master Bedroom. Second bedroom has option of king or two twin beds.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Second bedroom has option of king or two twin beds.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Well stocked kitchen with quality appliances throughout.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Quality appliances throughout
- Dishwasher: Quality appliances throughout
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony: Intimate, open balcony with table and two chairs.
- Lanai: Intimate covered balcony with cushioned New Mexican bench.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: View of sunset and mountain ranges backdrop old Santa Fe rooftops and Cathedral-by-the-Plaza.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Highspeed Wireless Internet is available throughout the property!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- CASA LA VISTA is one of our eight evocative vacation rental homes located within the same city block. Situated just three short blocks northeast of the historic heart of Santa Fe--with its Plaza--these homes can accommodate up to 38 guests. As such our Colorful Santa Fe homes are a favorite for family reunions, weddings, and other celebratory occasions. Please contact us to help us fit our accommodations to your preferences and needs.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mar-Oct .. $265/night
Nov-Feb .. $220/night. Applicable taxes apply.
Occupancy Maximum: 6. No pets.
MasterCard and Visa accepted and subject to 3% surcharge. PayPal also accepted.
Please inquire regarding peak rates for holidays & fiestas.
High Season: May thru October. Low Season: November thru April.
Booking secured by 50% non-refundable deposit. Balance is due on arrival.
Check in after 4PM and 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 Historic Eastside
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 other 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 historic Santa Fe and the glories of our Southwest landscape are bundled into one. Our fascinating guests keep coming back and are now friends. We'll never move!
Property Photos
- Southwest Ambiance: Living Room with Kiva Fireplace - Sante Fe Town House near Shopping and Nightlife.
- Spacious Master Bedroom Suite - Sante Fe Town House near Shopping and Nightlife.
- Mexican Kitchen Trastero--from dining area - Sante Fe Town House near Shopping and Nightlife.
- Light-filled Kitchen--looking toward dining area
- Overview of Great room from Kitchen
- View from Living Room into Dining and Kitchen
- An alternative to scrumptious and noisy restaurants? Quiet Dining At Home
- Dining Area Opens Onto Balcony
- Living Room View of the Cathedral-by-the-Plaza
- A Second Balcony off the Living Room is Covered
- Entry to Private, Enclosed Garden--from masterbedroom suite
- Spacious Master Bath--with vanity mirror and talavera-tiled sink and tub
- Second Bedroom, on primary level, offers option of king or two twins
- Entry With Adjacent Parking
- Entry-Garden in Bloom
- In a quiet corner of a shared courtyard--a waterfall . . .
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Thank you for a wonderful stay at Casa la Vista :)! The home is beautiful and comfortable and has been a wonderful home-away-from-home. The location of the home cannot be beat and Santa Fe is infectious. We will surely be back for another visit!
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We loved our stay here. The house is beautiful, well-appointed and very comfortable. Thanks!