Styling in the Soho of Santa Fe-Local Baca Street Art District

• Review of Casita Alyssa

  Review of Casita Alyssa

  • Guest Louise
  • Date of stay 03/14/13
  • Review Submitted 03/25/13
  Casita Alyssa was just perfect: economical, really comfortable, attractively appointed, great amenities, spacious for two, 3-min drive to Wholefoods, 2-min drive to the best gluten-free bakery I've ever been to, 7-minute drive to Santa Fe's plaza, and just off one of Santa Fe's main roads (thus easy access into and out of Santa Fe) and Baca street is in a very quiet, safe, neighborhood. I'd highly recommend this lovely little Casita; we'll be going back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• I honestly couldn't have been happier - Loved it!

  I honestly couldn't have been happier - Loved it!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 10/03/12
  • Review Submitted 03/22/13
  Honestly, if you're looking for a place in Santa Fe, this is great. Santa Fe can get pretty touristy pretty fast and we really wanted a place that was where real people lived but was close to it all! I'm sure Santa Fe is full of awesome places, but why keep looking? If Jody's place if available, book it! We are a family of four - two adults and two small children (4 years and 18 months) and this place was perfectly perfect for us. We stayed at Casa alissa an entire month. It's perfectly laid out - small but totally doable. The Kiva is all we used for heating in October and it heated the whole space perfectly. The kitchen had everything you could need and was a real treat. And OMG the beds are comfortable! The outside of the property was amazing! My kids loved playing in both the front little patio and the back garden off the master bedroom. The front patio is actually off the street so I felt super safe with them out there while I made dinner or did some sewing...it was such a nice treat! This area of Santa Fe was great. Seriously. There is a cafe up the road that we walked to nearly every day called Counter Culture. It was wonderful. An independent bookstore, vintage clothing stores and lots of artists populate the area. The casita is also just around the corner from a great park for kids - in fact one of the nicest we've played on! Tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer pitches etc. We also only had one car and since my husband was there on a course, we often had no vehicle. This was no problem since the location is great for almost everything and we brought our bikes, which made getting around even easier. This place is totally within biking distance to a most excellent farmers market, the Railyard park, Starbucks (if you are so inclined), Whole Foods and a fantastic breakfast at either Counter Culture or Tecolote. We (meaning the two kids and I) rode the bus into downtown a lot as well, which was really easy since it's just one bus off Cerrillos Road. Easy and Cheap! This casita was well priced, clean, well stocked, they had fresh cream and coffee for us on arrival, and it's in a great location. And Jody was a great host! I would recommend it again and again and we hope to return one day to Santa Fe and we'll be staying at this casita for sure!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect!

  Perfect!

  • Guest Jill
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/07/13
  Our stay at the Railyard/Baca location was perfect. The place is spotless and well appointed. Everything you could need is there. The location was great! Close to Whole Foods, restaurants and so easy to get to the plaza. It was quiet and felt as comfortable as being at home! Many thanks to Jody - we will be back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect place for a family with 2 or 3 kids

  Perfect place for a family with 2 or 3 kids

  • Guest Austinite
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 01/05/13
  We enjoyed a very nice mid-winter stay. The property was very comfortable and kept up immaculately. The 2nd bedroom was fine for 3 kids, using the inflatable mattress as the 3rd bed. The only downsides are that there's no table for eating - just stools pulled up to the peninsula, and it's not near enough to walk to the plaza. But we used it mainly as a base for skiing, and everything is easily accessible by car. The owner was very responsive to our questions - we would definitely recommend it, and will try to stay there again if we return to Santa Fe.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Glad you enjoyed your stay and got to experience some of the Santa Fe magic! Weather definitely cooperated by delivering a winter wonderland! Thank you and we look forward to your return!

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• First Time Visitors from Texas

  First Time Visitors from Texas

  • Guest Rick
  • Date of stay 12/23/12
  • Review Submitted 01/02/13
  This is an excellent property for a couple or small family. My wife, three daughters and I spent 6 days here over Christmas and we were really pleased with the house. It was very clean, well appointed, and very conveniently located. The king sized bed in the master was luxurious and the twin beds in the other room had new and supportive mattresses. Everything we needed for cooking was provided and there is attention to detail throughout the home. You would be hard pressed to find a better value for the quality of home you get at Casa Alissa. For young families- there are two parks in very close proximity that our girls loved. We also discovered some jewels at the end of our stay only two blocks from home- a quaint bookstore and the incredible Counter Culture Cafe. The only improvement we could have made to the home was the addition of a second bathroom. Otherwise, it was the ideal setting for our first trip to Santa Fe. Despite the abundance of graffiti we saw close to the home, we felt safe the entire time and encountered only friendly people wherever we went. You're within walking distance of Whole Foods and, when it's not bitterly cold, the cultural district downtown. My wife and I highly recommend Casa Alissa to anyone staying in Santa Fe.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I'm glad you had such a wonderful time and discovered the wonderful places in the Baca Street Art District such as the great cafes! It is a great little area! NM is known for its graffiti and its wall murals...it is everywhere! Such an expressive state! It adds to the enchantment! We enjoyed your visit and look forward to your return!

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• Comfortable, private space

  Comfortable, private space

  • Guest pink
  • Date of stay 11/20/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  I have stayed at several different vacation homes in Santa Fe and Casa Alissa was an affordable, comfortable, centrally located home. Great beds, with nice linens and everything you could need. Counter Culture Cafe (awesome,) is a 5 min walk and although the plaza and rail yard are not too far (perfect for a bike, as the bike path is right next door,) you would be more likely to drive. The house is a 5 min drive from Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. The neighborhood is a middle class residential one, not as fancy as some of the areas I have stayed before, however, this house was more affordable and was very clean, and beautifully decorated, nicer than some of the more pricier places I have stayed. The fresh flowers and organic cream for my morning coffee were a really nice touch. It is apparent that Jody takes great pride in her home and the experience you have. Prompt communication and an extremely helpful and responsive homeowner with out being over bearing. Thank you for a relaxing and restorative stay in beautiful Fanta Se!!! I would stay again without hesitation.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Charming Get Away

  Charming Get Away

  • Guest Flowers
  • Date of stay 09/11/12
  • Review Submitted 09/22/12
  We had a great stay in this cozy casita. The location was very handy for us as we planned on visiting Taos and Bandelier as well as lovely Santa Fe. It was a great location to hop to the highways and also the local sights like Museum Hill, The Plaza, Canyon Road,and Railyard. Very thoughtful amenities made for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The owner is lovely to work with.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• beautiful home!

  beautiful home!

  • Guest Mickie
  • Date of stay 08/24/12
  • Review Submitted 09/04/12
  What a lovely home! My husband and i have just returned home from a short stay in Santa Fe, and we are so glad we decided to stay here rather than an hotel. The house was spotless and well maintained. It was very nicely decorated, with many special touches-including a vase of fresh flowers. It is in a very quiet neighborhood, yet only minutes from everything. We were there on a Saturday, and took a short walk(maybe 15 min.) to the railyard for the farmers market.(not to be missed). We will definitely stay here again and will recommend the home to friends.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Return Guest!!! Love, love this casista, you will too!

  Return Guest!!! Love, love this casista, you will too!

  • Guest Jenn.
  • Date of stay 08/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  I loved staying at this property so much that I came back for the 2012 Indian Market and was very happy to see that everything was exactly the same and it seemed much more comfortable the 2nd time around! We were welcomed with fresh flowers, clean linens and attention was paid to the smallest details. I did appreciate the container of half and half in the refrigerator for my morning coffee and that there was an air bed in the closet if we needed more space. I highly recommend this casita to anyone looking for a lovely place in Santa Fe, the owner was so easy to work with and very welcoming!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great little house

  Great little house

  • Guest Hillary Rusk
  • Date of stay 07/19/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  Very clean and beautifully decorated home. Walking distance to some great restaurants and shops, a very short drive to everything else. Equipped with everything you need and perfect for our family of 4. Jody was kind and accommodating. We just wish we could have stayed longer.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Additional information about rental rates

Credit Cards Accepted (MC & VISA).

Cancellation policy: Credit is given for rescheduling up to one year from date of original booking. Credit may be transferred to family or friends.

No refunds.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Cleaning - $80.00 per stay

Taxes included in cost