Location: Northwest, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (Map is slightly off - we are just north of Calle David.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 3-4)
Keywords: Fully Equipped Guesthouse
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A ONE MONTH MINIMUM STAY El Pequeno Nido (The Little Nest),is perfect for longer stays or a working vacation, conveniently located between Santa Fe's Plaza and the famous Opera House! Enjoy the stars from your own private hot tub. Only a quick seven minute drive to the Plaza, 30 minutes to skiing in the beautiful Sangre de Cristos, and 10 to 30 minutes to a variety of excellent golf courses.
This charming, art-filled guest house, tucked among pinons and junipers in a quiet residential area on Santa Fe's north side, has amenities galore - eat-in kitchen with full sized appliances, beamed living room with gas-lit kiva-style fireplace, two bedrooms (one with queen, the other with a single poster bed ), spacious bathroom with jetted shower, cozy radiant heat, evaporative cooling system, ceiling fans in the bedrooms, private fenced area with portal,"no-step" side entrance, full-sized washer and dryer, skylights, safe and secure off-street parking, private hot tub, and more! There is ample closet space, including a walk in closet off the bedrooms, and an outside closet for your suitcases or sports equipment.The owner lives full time next door on the property and is available to answer any questions during your stay.
Paper products and cleaning supplies are provided, along with a vacuum cleaner, broom, swiffer, floor mop, etc. A well-mannered dog is always welcome (no size restriction!), and will enjoy the walking path along the arroyo at the back of the property; it connects to a trail system.
The guesthouse has been redone in Spring, 2008, with new sofa, rugs, sheets, towels, curtains, TVs, outdoor furniture and other amenities. We pride ourselves on keeping the property clean and well maintained, and will furnish references from past guests on request.
Even though the guesthouse rents by the month only,the monthly rate is the same as a two week rate at comparable properties; a real value for those longer stays in our wonderful "City Different".IF WE DO NOT RESPOND TO YOUR EMAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS, PLEASE CALL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE AT NUMBER LISTED BELOW.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Evaporative cooling system
- Linens Provided : Down filled blankets and lots of comfy pillows. All cotton sheets and towels.
- Washer : Full Sized Washer
- Dryer : Full Sized Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Parking is safe and secure, next to the guesthouse.
- Gas Fireplace : Kiva style, warmth and ambiance at the touch of a button! ( Fireplace is turned off during the summer months.)
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : The second bedroom has one single poster bed.
- Convertible Bed : A double size sleep sofa for your occasional guest.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Gaze at the moon and stars from your four person private hot tub, enclosed with a privacy fence.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : 26" HDTV with DVD player in the Living Room and a flat screen TV with DVD player in the Master Bedroom.
- DVD
- Video Library : Dozens of family rated DVDs. Also a good selection of light reading and current magazines.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full sized appliances in the eat-in kitchen, plus a wine/beverage refrigerator.Coffee maker,rice cooker, toaster oven, blender, crock pot, coffee grinder, hand mixer, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Good quality pots and pans, mixing and serving bowls,baking dishes, cookie sheets, pizza pan, and a complete service for six of colorful Fiestaware dishes. Also a nice variety of glasses.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Very quiet Bosch dishwasher.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Electric grill provided on request.
- Deck/Patio : The side entrance has a portal (partially covered patio), tables and chairs, along with the private hot tub, fully fenced.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : The tree lined path from the street has a mountain and moon viewing stone bench.
- Communications
- Telephone : Land line phone service can be provided on request ( additional charge), with one cordless and one corded phone.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- There is an outdoor closet for your golf clubs or skis, and a cooler is provided for picnics or drinks for your day trips by car.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : ANY SIZE well mannered dog, with additional damage deposit. No diggers, barkers or door scratchers, please!
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : The side entrance has no steps, and no steps within the guesthouse.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Art Galleries, Cooking Schools,Birding,Indian Pueblo Events, Flea Market, Farmers Markets, Art Fairs, Opera, etc. Santa Fe is a perfect hub for day trips around our beautiful state. A cooler for your picnic or drinks is provided for your car!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
THERE IS A ONE MONTH MINIMUM STAY.
Monthly rates-$1800 Jan. thru Apr., $2300 May thru July, $2700 Aug., $2000 Sept.
thru Dec.
10% discount for stays of two months or more.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR RATES ON LONGER STAYS.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
El Pequeno Nido - Sunny, Colorful, Fireplace & Hot Tub!
Year Purchased: 2002
Property Photos
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- El Pequeno Nido ( The Little Nest ) - Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Lodging Accommodation
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- Fully Equipped Eat In Kitchen. - Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Lodging Accommodation
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- Full Sized Kitchen Appliances. - Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Lodging Accommodation
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- Living Room with Fireplace and Beamed Ceiling
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- Gas Kiva Style Fireplace with Remote
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- Computer nook in the Living Room, with ample bookshelves.
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- Double Bed Size Sleep Sofa for Occasional Guests.
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- Main Bedroom with Pillow Top Queen Bed
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- Door to the Sunny Portal from the Master Bedroom.
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- Second Bedroom with Single Pillow Top Poster Bed.
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- Sunlit Bathroom with Oversized Shower.
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- Ample Bathroom Storage for Your Toiletries.
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- Full Sized Washer and Dryer.
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- Doesn't this look inviting?
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- The casita, with gate and fence to the portal with private hot tub
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- The walking path at the back of the property.
Traveler Reviews (8)
A wonderful Santa Fe retreat
Guest: Swissie
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
I concur with all the other reviewers. This casita is divine. Itnis in a lovely quiet neighborhood yet accessible within 5 minutes to the plaza. It is clean, amazingly well appointed(you don't need to bring a thing except your clothes), charming, perfectly maintained. We spent 9weeks here and hated to go. Bobbie is delightful and always ready with a smile and advice when you need it. Her two lovely dogs, Pinto and Domino, are adorable. I wish I didn't have to go home! Even more, I wish I can return someday soon.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
El Pequeno Nido
Guest: Carol
(Northport, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11
Review Submitted: 02/01/11
Adjectives fail re this wonderful property....description found on VRBO site almost pales in comparison to actually experiencing it in real time. The property, as promised, IS sunny/clean...beyond charming....very well maintained and a better base camp would be impossible to find. We did MANY day trips...don't miss Bandelier...simply bewitching. If you're enamoured by sandhill cranes, the over-wintering birds at the NWR....Apache del Bosque...Bosque del Apache....as close to a Platte experience as you could hope for...truly awe-inspiring...'specially just after dawn. The enchanted circle Taos way was a great overnight adventure...as were Abiqiui and Ghost Ranch & environs. The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and the Very Large Array were highlights, too. As for Old Santa Fe/The Plaza....it fulfilled every expectation. If you like hiking.....the casita can't be beat...SO many options. Last but not least... driving in/out of the quiet neighborhood serves up views of the surrounding mountains which cannot help but reinforce the magic of the area. After dark, one can even see the lights of Old Santa Fe twinkling from the kitchen window of the casita. This vacation rental truly one of a kind...HUGE bonus given the very reasonable fee....and our hostess, so very helpful yet unobtrusive....you'll feel you've known her forever....truly. Her faithful 4-legged companion, Domino, pretty special in HER own right, too. Thanx, Bobbie !
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Everything and More
Guest: Bobbi
(High Falls, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/16/10
Review Submitted: 11/03/10
The listing here can't really give a clear picture of just how comfortable, well-appointed, thoughtfully designed and perfectly located El Pequeno Nido is. A short walk to a running, walking path; a short, easy drive (like 3 miles) to the Plaza and other downtown centers, everything you want or need in a house to make a long stay comfortable and homey. It made us rethink some of the design of our own home. Esthetically pleasing with a charming personality. Not to mention our host, who is there when you need her and invisible when you don't. A lovely neighborhood. And the house is environmentally wonderful. We were there for a month in Aug-Sept and never needed the cooling system. Just wonderful. We will make it our Santa Fe home whenever our schedule matches availability.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Introduction to a Spectacular City
Guest: Santa Fe retirees
(Santa Fe NM)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10
Review Submitted: 06/11/10
As recent retirees to Santa Fe we will always treasure the time spent at El Pequeno Nido. What a wonderful introduction to the city ! The casita is beautifully furnished and decorated in the Santa Fe style. It is clean, cozy and perfectly located in a top-notch neighborhood. The owner was always available to ensure that we had everything we needed, and she provided us with many helpful suggestions. The owner takes her job as an innkeeper very seriously and enjoys sharing her beautiful home with others. It was the perfect place to settle in when we arrived in the city.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Summer Stay
Guest: Ouma
(Indio, California)
Date of Stay: 05/04/09
Review Submitted: 04/30/10
My time spent in the City of Difference was made so much more enjoyable by staying in the well-appointed guesthouse at El Pequeno Nido. Wonderful ambiance with everything provided for my comfort level. I always felt at home during my long 6 months stay enjoying the quite atmosphere and easy access to all locations of interest. Ms Cohen always provided helpful assistance when it became necessary to further my experience during the summer stay. The saying “ I will be back “ holds very true for me regarding the El Pequeno Nido guesthouse and the City of Difference.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
VRBO#29883
Guest: Moops
(Salinas, California)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 03/30/10
I can recommend this charming casita even higher as it met all of my expectations and then some! The property is conveniently located in a quiet, rural, residential setting a mere 10 minutes from Santa Fe's Historic Plaza. It is exceptionally clean and comfortable in all seasons and the owner's attention to detail ensures that you truly will feel this is "your home away from home!"
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beyond perfect
Guest: Tooky
(Rhinebeck, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10
Review Submitted: 03/29/10
Most people think they want to be "within walking distance to the Plaza"- which might be true if you plan on mostly shopping, and eating right in town. For a longer stay, or if you like some nature close by, this is an absolutely perfect casita. I looked at many possible rentals right in town, and found them tiny, expensive, and dark- and with no privacy. 8 minutes to the Plaza, and 6 minutes to the good nearby mall (good groceries, P.O., movies, office store, restaurants, bank etc.) this casita has walking trails right out the door for a perfect 45 minute leg stretch. The casita is sunny, beautifully but informally furnished, well laid out, and totally comfortable. The kitchen is full sized and well equipped- although I found eating out so fun and delicious why cook? The bedrooms are comfortable- with plenty of pillows and bedding, and lots of closet space. A private, fenced patio has some outdoor seating facing south, and a hot tub. Not much better after a day of hiking and exploring than lying under the stars in that hot tub! I was here for 3 months- and found the location better than I had anticipated. Easy access to the bypass to Albuquerque, and just a few miles south of the opera and the route north to Tesuque, Taos, Ojo Caliente, Bandelier, etc. It is quiet and private, with pinon and juniper all around-- yet so close to downtown! The landlord is responsive, relaxed, responsible and friendly. I had no problems of any kind during my stay- except leaving. I kind of hate to write such a great review---I want the place to myself!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
El Pequeno Nido
Guest: Heyna
(Waynesville, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/03/09
Review Submitted: 03/29/10
I spent a month at this sweet Casita. It is modern, clean, well equipped, in a convenient quiet location with a wonderful host. I recommend El Pequeno Nido and would not hesitate to stay again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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