Luxury Adobe, Walk to Plaza, Private Patio/Garden and Hot Tub!!!

02/01/2011

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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My companions and I rode in the BearMobile all the way from Texas to New Mexico but despite our weariness we were completely delighted to arrive in the beautiful historic neighborhood of Eastside Santa Fe. The low profile adobe houses on small winding roads possess all the charm of old New Mexico (the house is over 100 years old). After entering a cozy courtyard we found the door to Casa Encanto. We were greeting by a plush setting, decorated in tasteful southwest décor. It was a little bit chilly but the 3 kiva fireplaces assured us we’d soon be warming our paws by a crackling fire. The gracious owners, Marta and Mark supplied us with enough firewood for our entire visit.

I couldn’t ‘bear’ another minute in my traveling clothes so I hopped in the large jetted tub in the master bathroom. It was well stocked with everything to get my fur looking fresh, and plenty of fluffy clean towels. When I was ready for the full tour of Casa Encanto, even more surprises were in store. There was a hot tub outside our window and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud! My traveling buddies reported that their beds were equally as heavenly. We also found our own private courtyard and a gorgeous kitchen covered in pretty colored tiles. There was a fireplace there too, and plenty of supplies for cooking a meal including some green chilies from the Santa Fe Farmers Market, which is a must see!

After we soaked in the luxury at Marta and Mark’s exceptional property it was time to explore Santa Fe! Thankfully they made it completely effortless by giving us a great list of sights and restaurants. But as if that wasn’t enough they equipped the house with an iPad – BEARY generous. We ate so much great food and experienced lots of New Mexican culture. And to top it all off Marta even stopped by with some homemade delicious gelato and made us feel right at home.

We simply could not have had a better trip, thanks to Marta and Mark and the enchanting Casa Encanto – the ultimate home base for a trip to Santa Fe.

The VRBO Bear

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• An Outstanding Place for a Santa Fe stay

  An Outstanding Place for a Santa Fe stay

  • Guest Maureen W.
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  When we decided to have a family get-away to Santa Fe to finish up a celebration of my husband's 70th birthday, we knew we wouldn't be satisfied to stay in just 'any old place'. I circulated a number of VRBO listings to our sons & their wives and we unanimously settled on Casa Encanto. And we're delighted with our decision. We found: a perfectly charming adobe home; a well-stocked kitchen, welcome cookies & wine; TV, wifi and hot tub for relaxation, and a prime location accessible to all the best of Santa Fe. We were delighted with our decision and will stay at Casa Encanto whenever we next visit Santa Fe.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Perfect Santa Fe Hideaway

  Perfect Santa Fe Hideaway

  • Guest Amy C.
  • Date of stay 04/15/12
  • Review Submitted 05/10/12
  We so enjoyed our stay here. The house is tucked away down a narrow lane and it very quiet and private -- yet we could walk downtown in about 15 minutes or to Canyon Road in ten. There is a charming courtyard and a hottub, big & well equipped kitchen, cozy living room and three good sized bedrooms. The master suite in particular is very large with a large private bath. Everything was top quality and impeccable. The owners were excellent at responding to inquiries and making sure we had everything we needed. They even lent us an ipad! Really good attention to detail, nice extra amenities (bottle of wine in the fridge, special delivery of homemade gelato) and a perfect location made this house absolutely ideal. All within easy walking distance were a decent grocery store, fun Mexican restaurant, very good bike rental shop, a wonderful cafe, and excellent independent bookstore. We would stay here again any time!

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• Wonderful Home-Nice for Kids Spacious, Comfortable Bedrooms Great Kitchen Cool Neighborhood, Quiet

  Wonderful Home-Nice for Kids Spacious, Comfortable Bedrooms Great Kitchen Cool Neighborhood, Quiet

  • Guest Jillce
  • Date of stay 02/23/12
  • Review Submitted 02/29/12
  We stayed here with our two children (6yrs & 2yrs). It's a nice house for children, especially because there is an enclosed yard, enough space in and out to roam and a comfy living room and kitchen for hanging out. We had several family dinners with relatives, including three more children who live nearby and the house was perfect for this! The kitchen fun to cook in. We like to walk everywhere and the house is within walking distance of a market, coffee shops and close to Canyon Rd, and the Plaza. The historic neighborhoods surrounding are fun to stroll through too. The house also has extra things a traveler might need without being over-cluttered. The weather was cold and we stayed very during the warm nights. Mark and Marta the owners are awesome and very caring and attentive without being intrusive. One can tell this is a much loved home and the overall feeling of the house is warm and peaceful!!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

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• Charming house/casita

  Charming house/casita

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 10/07/11
  • Review Submitted 10/11/11
  Just returned from a very pleasant stay at this property with another couple. We found the house very clean and comfortable with all of the amenties that you would expect. We found Marta and Mark to be available but unobtrusive on site owners/managers. Highly recommend.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

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• perfect girls weekend!

  perfect girls weekend!

  • Guest Angie
  • Date of stay 09/02/11
  • Review Submitted 09/07/11
  Casa Encanto had everything we needed. We (six women in our 30's/40's) found it the perfect place for our 4-day vacation getaway. The fully stocked kitchen met all of our needs for meals in, we soaked in the hot tub, made a couple of fires at night in the living room and sat at the outdoor patio table for morning coffee. Location can't be better. Walk to Plaza and Canyon Rd. We also took a couple of trips out to Ten Thousand Waves Mountain Spa, and to Tent Rocks for a 1/2 day hiking adventure (recommended by Marta & Mark - don't miss it!). Thanks Marta & Mark for everything.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Just what we needed!

  Just what we needed!

  • Guest Holly
  • Date of stay 07/23/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  The house was fabulous, within walking distance of downtown and well stocked with everything you could think of. The i-pad came in especially handy to research local restaurants and catch up with the news. We had a great time and would definitely stay at Casa Encanto again.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Charming Rental

  Charming Rental

  • Guest Lynne
  • Date of stay 04/29/11
  • Review Submitted 07/13/11
  Loved the accomodations--great kitchen! Charming rental in a great location.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful house & location for our family,close to restaurants & galleries

  Wonderful house & location for our family,close to restaurants & galleries

  • Guest JaneO
  • Date of stay 05/25/11
  • Review Submitted 06/17/11
  Such a charming, sweet house. Loved the sun filled courtyard,so easy to bike out to the countryside & to walk to great restaurants. Marta's gelato is worth saving room for!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

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• Casa Encanto - Perfecto!

  Casa Encanto - Perfecto!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 05/12/11
  • Review Submitted 05/27/11
  Five of us looking for the perfect get-away to Santa Fe for four nights. We found just that at Casa Encanto. This historic home has been well-maintained and is colorfully decorated. The beds are so comfortable with beautiful linens and the kitchen is stocked with everything you might need. Marta was available, if we needed anything and shared some of her homemade gelato with us - what a treat! The home is located within walking distance to the historic downtown plaza, art galleries, shopping, wonderful restaurants and much more. For four days we were in heaven cramming in as much of the history of the area as we could. Our only regret is that we couldn't have stayed longer. Hopefully, we can return someday to Santa Fe and Casa Encanto to finish where we left off.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Casa Encanto: wonderful!!!!

  Casa Encanto: wonderful!!!!

  • Guest annette
  • Date of stay 01/11/11
  • Review Submitted 01/27/11
  Marta and Mark, this trip was our best trip in santa fe because of your superb hospitality and wonderful home. The attention to detail is amazing! Beautiful Decor, great kitchen, dining-room, and bedrooms made us feel so comfortable and right at home. Casa Encanto is the perfect getaway. You made us feel so welcome to your incredible city. We feel really blessed to have spent these days in your Casa. Thank you so much. Annette and Family Rome/N.Y.City

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

Holidays, Christmas, New Year,Thanks Giving, Indian Market ecc. rate $550 per night with a minimum of 7 nights.

50% to book the house and the balance is due 60 days prior arrival date.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Cleaning fee $200

Pet fee $25 per night

Lodging Tax $ 7%

Holidays, Christmas, New Year,Thanks Giving, Indian Market ecc. rate $550 per night with a minimum of 7 nights.