Martinez Casita - Adobe on the Plaza
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
In the spring of 2010 Martinez Casita opened also for short term rentals. Conveniently located next to Barranca Plaza Casita, a favorite of many Ghost Ranch visitors for the last 7 years!
Barranca is an old Hispanic hamlet just west of Abiquiu above the Chama River. On its small plaza there are a few adobe houses, one of which is this very charming one bedroom, one bath vacation home.
The thick adobe walls have built-in banco's in the living area. Throughout the casita are tiled and wooden floors. A woodstove gives you great comfort in the winter. The thick walls keeps the house cool in the summer.
A large garden with fruit trees surrounds the casita.
In Barranca you will find a lively creek coming from the mountains. Follow the spring-fed creek up-stream and enter the Santa Fe National Forest with sensational views of the Abiquiu valley and the surrounding mountain lands. Badlands with goblin-like formations are nearby. The Chama River, along which are cattle ranches, is great for fishing.
The casita is just minutes from Georgia O'Keeffe's home and a short drive from the Piedra Lumbre basin. Ghost Ranch is worth many visits and don't forget to drive out into the Chama River canyon to hike or visit the Benedictine Monastery. The Chama River Wilderness is paradise for explorers.
The acequia, the traditional Hispanic community water system, is still held in high regard in Barranca. The mayordomo decides who irrigates when. The casita’s garden can be irrigated on Saturdays.
Great day trips can be made to Ojo Caliente Mineral Hot Springs, Taos en Taos Pueblo, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Chama (with the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad), Bandelier National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historic Park, Valle Grande, etc. etc.
Family gatherings and reunions:
Both Martinez Casita and Barranca Plaza Casita offer full privacy. Yet since the casitas are sitting together on one end of Barranca Plaza, they form an ideal gathering place for groups of eight family members or old school friends. BBQ facilities are provided and there are great shadowy spots to linger under the trees. Special rates are available when both casitas are rented.
Keywords: Adobe Casita
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 1-4
- Bedroom 1
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Entertainment
- CD Player
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
Activities
- Ruins
- Rafting
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
- Swimming
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling
- Cycling
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Bird Watching
- Restaurants
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
Other Activities
Reviews
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Inspiring Art Tour
Guest comment entered by ownerInspiring Art Tour
- Guest From our guestbook: Karen
- Date of stay 10/07/12
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
Dear N, Thank you for greeting me. This place is lovely, the scenic setting so soothing to ones soul. I thank you all for sharing this amazing old adobe and her tasty tomatoes. The art tour has been SO inspiring and the weather has been behaving like a perfect gentleman. God bless you!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Thank you so much for eveything!
Guest comment entered by ownerThank you so much for eveything!
- Guest From the guestbook: Jeanette
- Date of stay 09/28/12
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
I feel like I'm coming home to family when we come here. Wish we could be here more often. I've never had such good (incredibly good) fruits and vegetables. This trip has restored my strength + soul. My love to all of you + may we see you again soon. Next time maybe I can cook a meal for all of you. Take care!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Tasty foods from garden and trees
Guest comment entered by ownerTasty foods from garden and trees
- Guest From te guestbook: Colleen
- Date of stay 09/28/12
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
Bless you all for sharing the beauty, peace and happiness that I found here at the casita. Thank you for the varied and incredibly tasty foods from the garden and trees. I look forward to another trip and visit to this inspiring place and the welcome you always share with us. Thank you.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Love the gardens!
Guest comment entered by ownerLove the gardens!
- Guest From our guestbook: Dan and Maggie
- Date of stay 08/14/12
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
Sorry we didn't get to meet you, thanks for sharing your casita's with us - love your gardens, farm and family. Best wishes.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Surpassed our expectations!
Guest comment entered by ownerSurpassed our expectations!
- Guest From our guestbook: Amber, Simon and baby Gus
- Date of stay 04/04/12
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
We had a wonderful time at the casita. It surpasssed our expectations. We appreciated your help with directions and hikes. We hope to be back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Our perfect honeymoon casita!
Guest comment entered by ownerOur perfect honeymoon casita!
- Guest From our guestbook: Joe and Lexi.
- Date of stay 03/30/12
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
We keep saying the pictures do not do this casita justice. Una casita mas bonita. Gracias por su hospitalidad. We hope to come back again in the future.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Amazing!
Guest comment entered by ownerAmazing!
- Guest From the casita guestbook: Jeanette and Colleen
- Date of stay 05/28/11
- Review Submitted 01/16/13
F, N and A Thank you so much for sharing the casita with us. We really enjoyed our stay here - it just went all too quickly. We love the inside and outside and look forward to seeing what all you have done the next time we visit. It is truly beaitiful - the casita is amazing. See you again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
Minimum stay 2 nights. 1 or 2 persons ................... $85/night .. $525/week .. $1600/month Additional persons ............... $30/night Kids under 7 are free; age 7-18 .. $15/night Cleaning fee for dogs $5/night per dog Renting Martinez Casita AND Barranca Plaza Casita together will get you a reduction of the 2011 rates. Please contact us for details.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: (575) 770-2724 (New Mexico, USA)
- Secondary: In weekends also: (505) 685-4413 (New Mexico, USA)
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Photos
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Lush gardens surround the casita
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Local artwork on the casita walls
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Fully equipped bright kitchen
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Living with traditional banco's
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The bedroom adjoins a full bathroom
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We added a wonderful new shady patio in the casita's lush green yard.
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