Extraordinary Lakefront Luxury Casita on Abiquiu Lk. Ghostranch Views!
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Step into a Georgia O'Keeffe painting right from your doorstep! The Casita del Lago is a Modern Adobe Style Vacation Home that is like no other in design and amenities. Imported granite countertops, custom handmade Spanish Pueblo arched doors, imported Mexican furniture, resort quality bedding and linens, authentic southwest lit nichos, handmade Kiva Lighting sconces, plastered interior walls, radiant floor heat, top rated appliances, indigenous rock woodburning fireplace, and 4 furnished outdoor living spaces!! The east and west portales are attached with heated floors and one-of-a-kind views. The southern portal (porch) just off the kitchen offers warm, sunlit days in even the coolest high desert New Mexico temps. And the hot tub will be an experience unique to each guest!
Casita del Lago (Little House on the Lake) is a secluded lakefront vacation home with lakefront access sitting on a river embankment right where the Chama River meets the 12 mile long Abiquiu Lake. This stunning thick-walled adobe style casita sits on 23 acres of natural surroundings and is crafted to true New Mexican style. It is well positioned on a gradually sloping hillside for privacy and it's close proximity to the sky blue water and 250 million year old layered Red Rock cliffs provide for spectacular one-of-a-kind views and pictures---right from your home.
Although you can stay inside the 1158 sq. ft. glass walled paradise and never plug-in any entertainment device, this deluxe casita is designed to include them. A large LCD HD TV is positioned above the wood burning rock fireplace and speakers for MP3 and Ipod players are included. If you want to move your entertainment outdoors to the heated floor portales where there are as many outdoor living spaces as indoor living spaces, then hook up to the fastest wireless internet in the area or position yourself to watch the flatscreen TV, or do what I do, take an afternoon siesta.
The 6 person hot tub is nestled among huge rock boulders just off the western portal and it reserves it own spectacular views for itself, especially at night when the billions and billions of stars come out. For the more adventuresome, a short hike to the 'Stonehenge firepit' at sunset for a spectacular outdoor viewing and nighttime fire atop the arroyo is a perfect setting for your favorite ghost story--or fairy tale story for the little ones.
Extra care was taken to craft your casita to be more than sleeping quarters with a kitchen.
It is a work of art in itself, erected without one tree being uprooted. And while the window space was maximized--Casita del Lago remains very energy efficient and green. Often, indigenous materials were utilized by local craftsmen. For you who have not visited New Mexico before, you will immediately notice the absence of noise, air, and light pollutants. We absolutely love it here and we hope you will, too. You can check in with us for more information about the area and its rich history.
For those of you familiar with the area, Casita del Lago is spectacularly unique. The drive down towards the water with the incredible Sedona-like views is worth the trip in itself! This is the area's most private and secluded resort setting; you will be amazed at the views that surround you and you will want to wake up early just to witness the break of dawn. Then settle in for an afternoon siesta on one of the outdoor daybeds; or curl up to a book; go down to the water; start a gourmet meal; sightsee (if you must); horseback ride; photograph; hike the arroyos on your property; draw, paint, write, dream, and much, much, more.
Keywords: Vacation Home, Casita del Lago, Abiquiu Lake, two bedroom, Rental home,
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 1160 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 6-7
- Master Bedroom
- 1 king
- Luxury bedding, walk in closet, private master bathroom.
- Sunset Suite (Guest Suite)
- 1 queen, 1 bunk bed
- Room contains a queen bed and a bunk bed with two twin beds.
- Other Sleeping Option - Convertible Bed
- Day bed outside on the portal can be brought in doors.
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Main Bathroom
- toilet, shower
- In addition to indoor showers, outdoor hot tub for soaking!
- Master Suite Bath
- toilet, shower
- Private bath in master bedroom. Separate toilet area.
Kitchen & Dining
- Freezer
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Iron & Board
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Television
- Stereo
- DVD Player
Communications
- Internet
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Porch / Veranda
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Churches
- Whitewater Rafting
- Equestrian Events
- Freshwater Fishing
- Snowboarding
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Skiing
- Golf
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Mountain Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Forests
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Restaurants
- Ruins
- Museums
- Zoo
- Wind-Surfing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Gambling Casinos
- Eco Tourism
- Bird Watching
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Antiquing
- Scenic Drives
- Water Skiing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Casita on Abiquie Lake
Casita on Abiquie Lake
- Guest Deborah L.
- Date of stay 04/28/13
- Review Submitted 05/13/13
We had the most wonderful time at your Casita. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us for the last 10 days. The home is perfect, the location is perfect, and all the amenities were perfect. Home is well stocked with all the basics, bedding in really nice quality, hot tub is nice, plenty of towels. Home was clean and smelled fresh. The floor to ceiling windows lets you feel like you are outside and the view is outstanding. This location is centrally located for any experience you might have in mind. I will be recommending your home to all of our friends.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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Perfect vacation
Perfect vacation
- Guest Alicia J.
- Date of stay 03/24/13
- Review Submitted 04/21/13
My family of four (including two teenage sons) had a great time! For us, the convenience of a well-supplied kitchen was essential as we cooked breakfast and dinner there every day - and ate lunch out between hikes. The views were spectacular, the isolation relaxing, the amenities were first-rate. We relaxed in the hot tub most mornings and every evening. The bedrooms were on either side of the house providing a nice measure of privacy. The drive to the main road is bumpy, and takes a bit of time but it was worth it to us for the location. WiFi worked great for our purposes (staying in touch with work, friends, etc.). We had a few questions about the house and emailed these to the owner who always responded right away. The weather was cold at night and sixties in the day, and the house was always very comfortable. The owners have pretty much thought of everything! We would definitely go back.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Thank you for your feedback and kind words about The Casita del Lago. We are so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the casita and the surrounding area. We also have two teenage boys and they love spending time here. Some of our most treasured memories are preparing and eating home cooked meals!! Thanks again - we appreciate you selecting our home for your vacation. Carolyn & Tom
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Southwest lover
Southwest lover
- Guest Rah
- Date of stay 04/05/13
- Review Submitted 04/15/13
Love the Abiquiu area and this was a perfect home base. House is very well equipped and comfortable. Gorgeous views from big picture windows. Day trips - Ghost Ranch, Monastery of Christ in the Desert, fabulous tour of Geargia Okeeffe's house in Abiquiu, hike into Plaza Blanca. Love lunch at Bode's and dinner at the Abiquiu Cafe. Hope to return next year!!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Owner response: We are so glad you had a great trip. Sounds like you were able to visit and explore many of our favorite spots! Again, thank you and we hope you are able to return again soon. Tom & Carolyn
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Enjoyed our Stay
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- Guest Hazel, Craig & the boys - Charlotte, NC
- Date of stay 06/15/12
- Review Submitted 02/28/13
Thanks! A wonderful, beautiful place. We really enjoyed our stay!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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This is the new standard.
Guest comment entered by ownerThis is the new standard.
- Guest SW, TX
- Date of stay 12/05/12
- Review Submitted 02/28/13
Wanted to let you know that your Abiquiu house is now the standard that all vacation rentals are measured! We went out to Fort Davis a couple of weeks ago to watch the meteor shower, rented a very cool house on top of a mountain, but spent the whole weekend saying.."nice, but no Abiquiu". Really hope we can get out there again sometime. Beautiful house, tastefully decorated on a remarkable piece of property. We have recommended it to several friends.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We would love to return again
Guest comment entered by ownerWe would love to return again
- Guest Vicki and Sergey, MI
- Date of stay 01/01/13
- Review Submitted 02/28/13
This has been one of shortest vacations we have had. Northern New Mexico and the casita are truly a special place. Sergey and I have created some wonderful memories here. We have taken hours and hours of video and thousands of pictures. Each day was a totally unique experience. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful place! We would love to return again in summer or spring to experience this piece of heaven all over again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Already planning to come back!
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- Guest 2 families from TCX and CO
- Date of stay 11/23/12
- Review Submitted 02/28/13
We had such a great time here at the casita we are already planning to come back! The casita was perfect for our two families. The two bedrooms are so spacious we did not need to use the living room for sleeping. We also enjoyed the hot tub. The highlight of our stay was the walk in the Chama River Wilderness. We enjoyed the Ghenz Canyon, played along the shores of the Rio Chama. We also visited the Monastery--that is where we learned about their beer So on our way back we stopped at Bode's and bought some of the monk's beer and enjoyed some local meat we grilled.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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If I could change one thing...
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- Guest Larry and Alex, VA
- Date of stay 11/03/12
- Review Submitted 02/28/13
Wow! What an amazing house in the most beautiful setting! The views/sunsets are incredible. Such a relaxing place to be, will definitely return. If I could change one thing, I would shave off some of the rest of the trip to stay an extra night or two here! Thanks for sharing your home away from home with us. Hope to return soon. PS you can see the youtube video of the Casita del Lago at honeymoon2southwest.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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By far one of our best Abiquiu trips!
Guest comment entered by ownerBy far one of our best Abiquiu trips!
- Guest Kathleen, Mark, Madeline and Meghan
- Date of stay 10/31/12
- Review Submitted 02/28/13
Thank you, thank you for creating such an amazing home and environment to share with others. By far one of our best Abiquiu trips! Thank you!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The stars took my breath away!
Guest comment entered by ownerThe stars took my breath away!
- Guest Andrea, MI Candy, CA
- Date of stay 10/19/12
- Review Submitted 02/28/13
Thankful for this moment in time shared with my sister.I will think of New Mexico with a renewed appreciation and a gained insight into Georgia O'keeffe, her artwork and the land. The Casita del Lago was a perfect way to end this amazing trip filled with lasting memories. The stars took my breath away! Thank you!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
$195/night Sun - Thu | $235/night Fri - Sat | or $1195/week -- plus taxes Two night minimum. A few high season weeks are more (Christmas Vac, Ind Mkt). Add'l $15/nt extra for each person over 4. A $85 cleaning fee is added to each stay. Firewood, utilities, hot tub use, lake use, Internet, & satellite are included. Picturesque landscape views are $50 extra (just kidding).
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
- Nearest Airport: ABQ or Santa Fe Municipal at 90 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: We fell in love with Abiquiu Lake and the surrounding area during a trip here several years ago. We balance raising our family, managing our careers and trying to spend as much time in Abiquiu as we can. We are pretty much regular folk who fell in love with Abiquiu and wanted to create something very special. We love it here as do our 3 teenage kids, riding horses on the property with Hollywood stuntman Fred. Our goal is to spend as much time here as time allows. When we can't be here, we rent out our home so others can enjoy the experience.
Why the Owner Chose Abiquiu:
Quite simply, this place found us and the timing could not have been better. There are only four Lakefront parcels in the area, and only one remains available for sale (and that is the property we own adjacent to Casita del Lago.) When you visit here, and you view many of the scapes Georgia O'Keeffe painted in their original context, you will understand why she could never leave.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Paradise! Signature Casita on the shores of Abiquiu Lake - it is a house and property like no other and the only Lakefront vacation rental with lake access to Abiquiu Lake. Casita del Lago is built in traditional adobe style with 14' thick walls. The New Mexican charm is enhanced by the fully arched architectural doorways and the pair of built in lighted nichos opposite the woodburning fireplace. But it incorporates todays most modern conveniences. It is very private but also very conspicuous to boaters as it sits high on the hill overlooking the river. You can be as private as you would like to be, because you have 23 acres to roam. Bring your camera to photograph the vistas, relax in the two outdoor daybeds, take in the stars at the incredibly luxurious hot tub, light a fire indoors, or on the western portale, or venture out to the western outdoor pit. Admire the sunrise, or heat up the Eastern Portale and enjoy it from the bench. Walk down to the water for solitude or to drop a line in. Or just curl up on the 5' circular oversized chaise on the south portal and warm up to the afternoon sun. And those are just a few of the daily options you have at Casita del Lago.
Contact us
- Primary: (847) 710-1550 (Illinois, USA)
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Photos
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The Casita del Lago on the shore of Abiquiu Lake.
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Incredible view of the casita from the water
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The Casita and the amazing New Mexico sky!
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Spanish Pueblo handmade doors, lit nichos, handmade sconces, radiant floor heat.
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Leather sectional, Handcut vigas, import Mex. Furniture, spectacular 180' views
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Imported Granite, copper sink, top line apps, and a favorite outdoor space
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Master Suite w/ imported Mexican furniture,TV, private bath and incredible views
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Sunrise view from the The Casita del Lago Sunset Portal
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The Hot Tub, 50 feet from casita, lit up at night and with spectacular views.
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Horseback riding around Lake Abiquiu and the Petroglyphs. s park
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Nearby Ghost Ranch for hiking, horseback riding, exploring, classes/seminars.
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The Casita at night...absolutely no light polution out here! Just stars!
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Follow the road over the mesa top to the casita. A perfect waterfront location.
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The Casita del Lago and Hot Tub (to the far right above .com)
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Looking over The Casita from the mesa top.
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An eating area with a most amazing view!
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View from the Kitchen table, handmade and imported from Mexico. Seats 6.
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Entering the master bedroom.
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Sunrise Suite New Mexico style sleeping quarters. Cedar Queen and Bunks
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View from inside Casita del Lago looking Northeast into Carson Nat'l Forest
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The 'Sendero de dos arboles muertos' trail to the water
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Calfee Cove where we beach our boat.
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Amazing sunsets.
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