Location: Private Homes, Historical Downtown, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (Just 3 Short Walking Blocks to the Plaza Downtown Santa Fe) View Map
Accommodations: House, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
The Biscochito Holiday Casita – named for New Mexico’s official special-occasion cookie, the "biscochito" – is a sweet freestanding, fully-equipped adobe guesthouse that is beautiful, comfortable and clean, clean, clean! Two artists designed it, and guests love the attention to décor and detail. That plus the perfect Santa Fe setting in a quiet historic downtown neighborhood just 3 blocks from the Plaza and surrounding restaurants, markets, galleries, shopping, performance spaces, the Convention Center, the railyard and museums (walk 2 short blocks to the Georgia O’Keeffe!)
You are greeted with specialty coffees and teas in the granite-tile countertop kitchen that has everything: mini-refrigerator, two-burner countertop stove, microwave, D/W, coffeepot, tea kettle, blender, toaster, stainless pots-and-pans, dishes, wine goblets and more. Expect fine linens and bedding on the queen-size bed, ample fluffy soft towels for the bathroom with gorgeously tiled shower and skylight.
Traditional beamed ceilings, French doors, dimmer contemporary fixtures, original artwork, red leather arm chairs, 26” flat screen Cable TV/DVD and stacked W/D. Electric only with on-demand water heater (endless hot water) and baseboard heat. A/C available or operable skylight for warm times. The private brick patio with umbrella table and tabletop charcoal barbecue is enclosed with Santa Fe style coyote (cedar post) fencing. Parking provided, too!
Ideal for two!
For more than 2 people, consider reserving or combining with the adjacent Biscochito House, VRBO #308730!
Keywords: Adobe casita, guesthouse, downtown, privacy, quiet, walking distance from Plaza, clean, modern, contemporary, fully-equipped vacation rental
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : High-thread-count, soft and clean, 100% cotton, with cover options
- Air-Conditioning : Yes, we now have A/C available!
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Beds
- Queen : Comfortable!
- Entertainment
- Satellite Or Cable : 26" flat screen Cable TV with DVD and HDMI capacity
- DVD
- CD
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils : Nice stainless steel pots and pans, all the utensils, full sets of flatware and china
- Full Kitchen : Electric flat two-burner stovetop
- Refrigerator : Mini-frig with small freezer
- Dish Washer : Min-D/W works great!
- Microwave : Full-size microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Sweet coyote-fence (cedar post) enclosed private brick patio with umbrella table and 2 chairs
- Outdoor Grill Charcoal : Available
- Communications
- Cell Phone : Bring your own
- Wireless Broadband : Free DSL
- Other Amenities
- Original art from recognized artists personalizes the casita, operable skylight refreshes the atmosphere, adjustable mood-lighting with dimmer fixtures throughout, genuine historic adobe building, information pamphlets and Restaurant Favorites list, interim cleanings may be arranged, massage appointments available
- Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed : This is and has always been a pet-free casita, but we have others that welcome your pet!
- Non Smoking Only : Strictly no smoking inside casita
- Activities
- Fitness Center
- Shopping
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Incredible restaurants ( local favorites provided), top-notch museums (Georgia O’Keeffe, New Mexico Museum of Art, Museum of International Folk Art, Wheelwright Museum, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the wonderful new New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, Palace of the Governors), art galleries on Canyon Road or contemporary galleries on Guadalupe or Railyard Space, performance arts (Santa Fe Opera, Chamber Music Festival, Lensic Performing Arts Center, and much more!) the International Balloon Festival (day-trip to Albuquerque), Indian Market, Spanish Market, and outdoor recreation from skiing at the Santa Fe Ski Basin to hiking to Tent Rocks or Bandelier National Monument or bicycling the trails or through the mountains. Train rides on the double-decker Railrunner. Limitless entertainment or relax in your casita with an exceptional massage by a highly experienced and Nationally Certified massage therapist.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125-$175/Night, Plus $40 Exit Cleaning & Applicable Taxes Personal Check, Cashier's Cheque, Cash or Credit Car(No Credit Cards at This Time) We Request 50% at the Time of Reservation and Full Payment by 60 Days in-Advance of Arrival. If You Need to Cancel, We Will Gladly Refund Your Deposit Less a $20 Handling Fee, Only If We Can Rebook the Casita for the Dates Canceled. Call Us to Discuss Special Rates. Variations Apply for Holidays, Special Events Times and Other Dates and Seasons when Demand is Higher or Lower. Coming for Several Weeks or a Month or Longer? Inquire for Possibilities!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes, Historical DowntownAs an artist, I felt fortunate to have such a wonderful downtown lifestyle in the midst of the history and new cultural offerings in Santa Fe. Renovating an adobe structure into a magical guesthouse opened the door to inviting kindred-travelers to experience this extraordinary "City Different" along with us appreciative residents.
The Unique Benefits at this HouseA retreat from the world yet a fun walk a couple of blocks through our architecturally interesting neighborhood into town. Great for jumping on a bicycle or as a jumping off spot for daytrips to the explore tha magnificent New Mexico landscape. Easy to cook at home or spontaneously head to any number of terrific nearby restaurants and cafes for delicious New Mexican cuisine. Staying cozy in the softly-lit casita, listening to the quiet during siesta or at bedtime. Leaving the car behind when going to a museum, shopping, a meeting at the Convention Center or a performance!
Owner's Map of Private Homes, Historical Downtown
Victoria Rogers, RN, LMT, MA, owns and manages her properties, finding usefulness for a lifetime of professional experiences, too many and numerous to mention! Bringing beauty to the environment, love to the people and happiness to the experience is her specialty, and meeting guests who expect less but get so much more gives her pleasure. She was entranced by New Mexico in 1979 and since then, has had a romance with the land and the culture that is wonderful to share with new discoverers of the region. Her photography is in a historic permanent collection at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Her new book, "Santa Fe's Historic McKenzie Neighborhood", published in April 2011, is also a fun walking tour guidebook of the area's architecture.
Property Photos
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- You Are Arriving at the Biscochito Holiday Casita
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- Enjoy the Morning Beverage in Your Private Patio
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- Everything for Your Comfort and Ease
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- Rest and Retreat - Queen-Size Bed with Fine Bedding
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- Bathroom with Skylight, Gorgeous Shower, Stacked Washer, Dryer and Ambiance!
Traveler Reviews (26)
Great Santa Fe experience!
Guest: Alan and Amy
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12
Review Submitted: 04/09/12
We loved the comfortable and arty feel about this Casita. It had everything we needed. The location is central to the square and was perfect for walking to many of our destinations; museums, shops and great restaurants. We enjoyed the walking! Victoria was the ultimate off-site hostess and gave us lots of local lore about this charming downtown neighborhood. We will definitely try to stay here again on our next visit. Thanks, Victoria and Cal! It was wonderful to meet you both! Amy and Alan
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing.
Guest: Phil and Sheryl
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/27/10
Review Submitted: 04/27/10
Sheryl and I want to thank you for the extra effort you made to make our SantaFe trip memorable. The visit to the jazz club to hear Cal play was one of thehighlights of our trip. The casita was perfect for two people and was within easy walking distance to the square We have already recommended the BiscochitoHoliday Casita to one of our friends as a great place from which to enjoySanta Fe.
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Guest: Steve & Linda1
( Kansas)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09
Review Submitted: 10/19/09
We were proud to be the first guests in Cal & Victoria's Biscochito House for 4 nights this past week. Victoria had gone to great lengths to describe these properties and she did a wonderful job. The care that was taken to make us feel at home and welcome was so very much appreciated and rare in this fast paced world. This home is charming, comfortable and impeccably clean. Our daughter joined us for 2 nights of our stay and the 2 bedroom setup worked great. We were able to come back from our shopping and touring to relax in the sunny private garden patio for a couple of hours each afternoon before taking the short walk to The Plaza for dinner and music. (Take their recommendations to heart, you won't be disappointed) The location is the best, with ample parking. You won't find nicer people to do business with. We highly recommend this property!
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Guest: C.M.C
(Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09
Review Submitted: 10/19/09
Cured of the vacation bed blues at the BiscochitoIf ever there was a princess who always feels the pea..it would have to be me!So.. what a quivering plightas I approached my new bedthat first night..would it bruise like a stone..smother like a pillow..or just old and saggy in the middle?but, when I laid upon the comfy Bisco bed...amazed ..I felt no pea!could this miracle actually be?in a flash, I left my question..and my quiveras into sweet sleep I was deliveredoh, such a blessing it was, you see...for I stayed not one weeknot even two.. but three.
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Guest: Tony Camp
(Longmont Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/04/09
Review Submitted: 08/04/09
Our stay at Biscochito was splendid. My partner and I were to be in Santa Fe to attend a wedding. Prior to our departure I was fortunate to be referred to Victoria and Cal, the wonderful proprietors. Not only were they accommodating in general matters such as where to eat, what to see etc. they also, in a moment of inspired creativity, provided us with an original work of art for our friends as a wedding gift. And our friends loved it! The Casita is cozy, inviting and very, very comfortable. It is within walking distance to the plaza and while I love Santa Fe, my favorite moment was attending Cal’s gig at a winery, close to Albuquerque. It happened to be my birthday and it was about as perfect as birthdays get. I have recommended Biscochito to my siblings as the place to stay when in Santa Fe. My partner and I are especially fortunate, as we have made some new friends in Cal and Victoria.
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Guest: Jeff & Jennifer
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09
Review Submitted: 06/20/09
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Biscochito Casita. Our 10yr wedding anniversary took us to Santa Fe and we needed to find a clean, modern, thoughtfully designed, private spot, close-in, walkable, etc. We also love to cook so a kitchenette was a huge plus. The casita met and exceeded all of our criteria! Victoria and Cal made us feel at home; striking a nice balance between giving us privacy but, at the same time, inviting us to enjoy special performances with Cal. We loved feeling connected to SF and the art scene thru Cal and Victoria. We can't wait to visit again in the winter for some NM powder skiing/boarding!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/17/09
Review Submitted: 06/17/09
My husband and I stayed at the Casita on our wedding night, after a long day of rafting. It was perfectly quaint, cozy and romantic. I wound definitely recommend it to others!
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Guest: josline and jon
(sunnyvale ca)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09
Review Submitted: 05/08/09
Thank you Cal and Victoria for the joyful, enchanted Biscochito, and for making us feel so welcome and it home. We look forward to seeing you again and to staying at the serene Bisco! We also treasure our new prints of your work! :)
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Guest: Dr. Bruce Schneider
(New Paltz, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/28/09
Review Submitted: 04/28/09
Recently I was invited to Santa Fe on short notice. I had two days to find a place to stay and was thankfully directed to Victoria and Cal's Biscochito Casita. They were welcoming and and attentive hosts and the casita was beautiful, quiet and comfortable. I would highly recommend Biscochito for your stay in Santa Fe.
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Guest: Bob and Linda4
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/15/09
Review Submitted: 04/15/09
Biscochito is a delightfully quiet and comfortable place. There is no motor noise, dead silence at night, just wind and birdsounds. Well appointed, tasteful, colorful, and soothing. The best location of any such casita we've stayed, and we've stayed in several. Our hosts were kind and helpful, available, and considerate. An excellent choice for Santa Fe.
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