Traditional NewMex Style with 21st Century amenities in an unbelievable setting
Location: Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA (70 Mi NW of Santa Fe Off Hwy 96, 90 Mi WSW from Taos) View Map
Accommodations: Vacation Home, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Now Available !!! Stop by and visit or Make your Reservations in advance as the calendar is now beginning to fill. The areas ONLY Lakefront Vacation Rental has Abiquiu Lake Access and is now completed. New pictures to be posted in the coming weeks!!
Casita del Lago (Little House on the Lake) is Lake Abiquiu's only Lakefront vacation home with lakefront access. This stunning thick-walled adobe style casita sits on 22 acres of natural surroundings and is crafted to true New Mexican style. It is well positioned on a hillside for privacy and spectacular views.
Although you can stay inside the 1168 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 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.
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.
Extra care was taken to craft this 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 for those 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 history.
If you just happen to be in the area, come visit Casita del Lago and witness the areas most incredible architecture and views. The drive down towards the water is worth the trip in itself.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: New Frontload. Detergent Provided
- Dryer: New Frontload.
- Linens Provided: All High Quality Top of the Line Linens
- Off Street Parking: Ample Parking Next to the Casita for Vehicles.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Above the Casita on the Mesa.
- Wood Fireplace (3) : 3 Total. One Indoor, One Outdoor on the Heated Western Portal, One West of Hot Tub in a Firepit for Night Gatherings. Come Prepared with Your Campfire Stories.
- Beds
- King Bed: Premium Quality in Master Suite.
- Queen Bed: Deluxe Comfort in the Second Bedroom Junior Suite.
- Bunk Bed: For Additional Sleepers, Also in the Second Bedroom Junior Suite.
- Convertible Bed: Daybeds Can Be Brought in from Western Portal for Additional Sleeping Indoors, or Left Outdoors for the More Adventurous.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: High Quality Satellite Service with Flat Panel TV's in the Great Room and Master Suite.
- DVD
- Video Library: Minimal. If This is Your Thing, Please Bring Your Own Favorites.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Holds 6-7 and is in an Incredible Setting of its Own. Ready for You Upon Your Arrival.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All Electric. All New. You Supply Your Own Food, Although Most Condiments Are Provided (Oils, Seasonings, Etc)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Dishwashing supplies included.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Charcoal provided
- Deck/Patio: 2 Patios Are Heated for Late Nights and Cooler Temps, All Have Unique Furniture, Each is Spectacular, and You Can Move Around from One to the Other During the Day; or as the Seasons Change. There is as Much Living to Do Outdoors as Indoors.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: It is a short, fun hike downhill to the water. You should be in good shape to traverse the Old Cattle Path to the Water. The Chama River and Lake Abiquiu Are Great for All Water Activities. Boats Need to Be Launched at Public Ramp But Can Be Anchored Here---at Your Own Risk.
- Mountain View: Jemez Mountains, Sangre De Cristos, and the Rockies. Cerro Pedernal. The Sun Rises and Sets in the Mountains---Making for Spectacular Events Twice a Day.
- Monument View: Cerro Pedernal. Red Rocks of Piedre Lumbre. Carson National Forest Surrounds Casita Del Lago.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: The Fastest Available in the Area.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Available Indoors or Out.
- Other Amenities
- Ice Cream Maker with Supplies for Every Guest. Bring Your Own Fruit to Flavor, or Do You Want to Be Adventurous? Four Completely Unique Outdoor Living Spaces and two have heated floors.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Built on One Floor for Access.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Doors May Be Too Narrow.
- Kid Friendly: A Kid's Paradise Just Exploring the 22 Acres of Grounds.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Close to Ghost Ranch, Georgia O'Keeffe Home and Studio Tour, Numerous hiking trails, Dinosaur fossils, Indian Ruins, Black Mesa Golf, Towa Golf Resort, Bodes General Store for Licenses ,Taos Ski Valley
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$195/night (2 night min) .. $1195/week (per 4 occupancy)
Add'l $15/nt extra for each person over 4.
A few high season weeks are more (Christmas Vac, Spring Vac, Ind Mkt, etc).
Firewood, utilities, hot tub use, lake use, internet, satellite, are all included.
Picturesque landscape views are $50 extra (just kidding).
A $75 cleaning fee is added to each stay (not kidding).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Deluxe Abiquiu Lakefront Casita 2BR/2BA, Hot Tub, Sleeps 2-7
Year Purchased: 2009
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 Vacation Home
It is a house and property like no other, and it is the only Lakefront vacation rental with lake access to Lake Abiquiu. Casita del Lago is built in traditional adobe style with thick walls stucco'd and plastered. 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 22 acres to roam. Bring your camera to photgraph 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. Sit in the Eastern gardens (Beginning spring 2010) and 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 outdoor bed on the south portal and warm up to the afternoon sun. And thats just a few of the daily options you have at Casita del Lago.
Owner's Map of Abiquiu
We balance raising our family with our careers as we travel around the country for business and pleasure. 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. Our goal is to spend as much time here as time allows. We hope that will be your goal also. We never run out of things to do or not do.
Property Photos
- Traditional NewMex Style with 21st Century amenities in an unbelievable setting - Abiquiu, New Mexico Lake Front Vacation Home with Private Hot Tub and Monument Views
- Early November in its final construction phase. We could not be more pleased. - Abiquiu, New Mexico Lake Front Vacation Home with Private Hot Tub and Monument Views
- Covered and heated East Portale Entrance over looking the lake and river. - Abiquiu, New Mexico Lake Front Vacation Home with Private Hot Tub and Monument Views
- The views are breathtakingly spectacular
- A most unique setting for a fabulous hot tub experience.
- Junior suite view (one queen bed and bunkbeds): an O'Keeffe landscape original
- The View to the Northeast. Horses are available for horseback riding.
- Mesa above Casita del Lago looking north to Chama River and Ghost Ranch
- Pre dawn look at the Chama River and Carson National Forest.
- Rustic rough hewn solid wood architectural fully arched interior doors.
- Dec thru Feb, you are going to love this space and the oversized circular chaise
- Lookin west...view from the South portale out to the hot tub and the Rio Chama
- One of a kind views from every direction: 200 million years of history
- Part of the hiking trail from Casita del Lago to the water. Fishing, anyone?
- From the east portal, sunrise over the Sangre de Cristos and Lake Abiquiu
- O'Keeffe made it famous; Cerro Pedernal Mountain looms nearby
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I was at the lake and stopped by to see your rental property. It was absolutely fabulous and I immediately went back to reserve a rental time next spring. The views are striking and I can't believe the detail you have put into the place. I am very excited.
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, Tuscon, AZ
Homeowner Response:
Thank you. Casita del Lago really has an amazing setting with vast and colorful vistas like no other. I am just as excited about the outdoor living spaces as the indoor spaces!