Enter the serene confines of this adobe retreat through these old Mexican doors
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (In the Tesuque Valley, Just 5 minutes from the Plaza)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Nestled in the beautiful and lush Tesuque Valley, this classic adobe home is a perfect retreat where attention has been paid to all the details to make your stay wonderful. The spacious 3,000 square foot house is situated in the hills with lovely grounds featuring fruit trees and lilac bushes. Enter through the Mexican gates to a private haven with Zen inspired gardens and beautiful views for a relaxing sojourn.
The open concept living space includes a large living room, furnished in comfortable Western style with leather sofas, easy chairs, interesting art work, including native rugs, a wood-burning fireplace and plenty of firewood. Hidden away in a lovely antique Chinese wedding armoire is an entertainment center including a large television, DVD player and stereo system with tape and CD players. This room invites solitary relaxation, intimate conversation or festive entertaining. Enjoy board games and cards at a square oak table in the adjoining sun room.
In a separate area, set off by a rustic wooden column and beams with hand carved detail, is a heavy wooden dining table, surrounded with leather chairs, seating eight to ten people in front of a bank of full-length windows. They provide an airy, sun dappled space by day, a romantic vista of twinkling lights by night.
Cooks will love the kitchen with its westward view to the mountains. Situated so that they can easily participate with family and friends in the living and dining areas, the kitchen also has an unobstructed view to the television for glimpses of a favorite show or movie while preparing dinner. Counter seating provides a perfect spot for chatting with the chef or enjoying an early morning sip of coffee, tea or cocoa.
The cabinets are stocked by people who love cooking with All-Clad, Calphalon and Le Creuset cookware as well as good iron skillets. You’ll find plenty of dishes and serving pieces, mugs and bowls and glasses of all types -- including a large stock of stem ware for wine -- and Southwestern-style hammered stainless steel flatware. There's a diverse selection of cookbooks to inspire you, complete with high-altitude tips, a vintage sturdy stool perfect for a young child, and, just for fun, a popcorn popper.
A bright sun room features French doors that open to a unique redwood deck with native latillas above. There you’ll be drawn to watch splendid evening sunsets or enjoy a meal al fresco at a wrought iron table - with or without umbrella - in a beautiful landscaped garden area a few steps away on a patio. Beyond the patio, a path leads to a private hot tub and deck with another table and chairs. Have a drink, a little something to eat, relax and enjoy the view to the open sky and the surrounding hills and trees. Through french doors off the dining room step onto a charming stone patio with a hand set stone wall, beautifully landscaped for a peaceful morning retreat or quiet evening with gentle lighting under a starry sky.
On the main level is a bedroom with bath that can be closed off for privacy. It is furnished with twin beds that can be converted into a comfortable King bed using the same system found at many spas, including Canyon Ranch. The room features a ceiling fan, large windows and ample closet space. The bath has a tub and a shower as well as a full size washer and dryer.
A few steps down from the main level is the private master suite with a King bed. A Mexican armoire holds a large television, DVD and CD players. Two magnificent Havana rockers with hand caning set off the room. French doors open to beautiful gardens and a fountain to softly lull you.Marble tiles make the master bath a serene place to enjoy the large walk-in shower with spa bench. The vanity has two sinks, ample drawer space and an expansive mirror.
Upstairs are two additional bedrooms which share a charming bathroom with wrought iron details, a Mexican tin mirror and a unique tile floor. These bedrooms have ceiling fans and are also served by an evaporative cooling system which effectively cools the whole house as well. Each upstairs bedroom has French doors through which to step out onto a large deck, a perfect place for sunning, watching evening sunsets or enjoying the antics of hummingbirds vying for nectar from the feeders.
The smoke-free house, accessed through an electronically operated gate and a winding driveway, is off Bishop's Lodge Road. A carport offers shelter for your vehicles. Hard to believe you’re only three short and lovely miles from Santa Fe’s famous Plaza. Elegant Bishop's Lodge Resort and Spa, Santa Fe’s oldest inn, is one-half mile away, a perfect place to house overflow guests or to enjoy a meal or spa services.
Tesuque Village Market - the local grocery and dining place - is just two miles from the house. Keep an eye out for celebrities here while picking up fresh produce, pastries, take-out and wine for dinner or just stop by for lunch. Nearby is the Santa Fe Ski Basin which is perfect for great skiing. The marvelous town of Taos, with its highly rated ski slopes, is only 60 minutes away.
More features:
- Coffee, tea and cocoa await your arrival. Selection of spices, oils, vinegars and other "staples" for cooking.
- Guide books for local hiking trails and places of interest are on hand as well as a full selection of materials about Santa Fe and New Mexico for touring, shopping, playing and dining.
-Board games, cards, dominos, and horse shoes.
- A cooler to take along on your outdoor adventures.
- A Guest Notebook provides you with all pertinent information you might need about appliances and house systems, as well as many recommendations of things to do, places to go, and restaurants.
- All bathrooms are stocked with hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, bath soap and body wash.
- Closets are in every bedroom.
- There is plenty of hot water from new water heaters.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: High thread count sheets and pillowcases are ironed.
- Covered Parking: Carport
- Off Street Parking: Large carport adjacent to the house.
- Wood Fireplace: Wood is stocked in carport; no extra charge for wood
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : One King Bed in Master Bedroom. Another bedroom has King bed which can convert to two Twins
- Queen Bed (2) : Two Queen Bedrooms, with French doors to deck
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two Twin Beds in one bedroom can convert to King
- Crib: Pack N Play for infant or small child available
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Large televisions in living room and master bedroom
- DVD (2)
- Video Library: Extensive video collection for all ages and interests
- CD Player (3)
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: Extensive and diverse music collection
- Private Hot Tub: Outside, private, under the stars, surrounded by beautiful deck with table/chairs and landscaped, lit path
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Everything you could want or need in kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: A Cook's Kitchen, with extensive collection of high end pots, pans, serving ware, dinnerware, glasses, flatware, etc.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Brand New Bosch Stainless Steel Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large Gas BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (4) : Three Decks and beautiful flagstone patio for great views for Sunset, and patio in back gardens with table/chairs
- Balcony: Second Floor Deck, off two upstairs Queen Bedrooms
- Lanai: A Portal, a covered area off the Master Bedroom, at the gardens
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Extraordinary views to the Mountains; perfect Sunset viewing from patio and decks
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: High Speed Internet Access; also printer available
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Privacy and Great Views, Kiva-style fireplace, outdoor Chimenea fireplace, Firewood, Birdfeeders, Complete Cooks' Kitchen, fully equipped for your enjoyment and entertaining, Filtered Tap Water, Laundry and Cleaning Supplies, Large Gas Grill, Large Televisions, DVD Players, CD Players, Fax Machine, High Speed Internet Access and, WI-FI, DVD and CD Library, Board Games, Horse Shoes, Plush Down-Alternative Comforters and Pillows on Beds, High-Count Bed Linens, Bath Towels, Spa Towels, Pack 'N Play for baby, young child, Hot Tub surrounded by beautiful deck with table/chairs for relaxing, another Deck and Patio with table/chairs to dine and enjoy the Sunset, and a third High Deck with Views off Upstairs Bedrooms, Stone Patio and Wall with plantings and lighting, table and chairs off dining room, Lush Gardens with Fountain, ADT Security System, Private, covered 4 Car Carport
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- RELAXING, Entertaining, Movies, Opera, Flea Market, Hiking (trails on the property and close by), Birding, Snowshoeing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 5--Mar 16 $400/night, $2400/week 4 night minimum
Mar 17--May 31 $500/night, $3000/week 4 night minimum
June 1--Sept 9 $550/night, $3300/week 4 night minimum (Reduced Rate)
Sept 10-Dec 17* $500/night, $3000/week 4 night minimum
*Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 23--Nov 30 $550/night 4 night minimum (Reduced Rate)
Dec 18-Jan 4 $600/night (Holidays)(Reduced Rate)
Inquire re: extended visit rate. Add'l Cleaning Fee & Refundable Security
Deposit. One Free Night with Wkly Stay except Holidays
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Enter the serene confines of this adobe retreat through these old Mexican doors - Santa Fe, NM-New Mexico Enchanting Home Just One-half Mile from Bishops Lodge!
- Magnificent sunset viewing from deck and patio - Santa Fe, NM-New Mexico Enchanting Home Just One-half Mile from Bishops Lodge!
- Sun-dappled dining room is set off from the living area by an antique column - Santa Fe, NM-New Mexico Enchanting Home Just One-half Mile from Bishops Lodge!
- Cozy leather sofas, a fire place, an entertainment center-- the perfect retreat
- A gourmet cook's paradise from cook books to cork screws and all in between
- Master (Portal) suite: King bed, armoire with TV, DVD, CD, beautiful rockers
- Master King bed faces 2 sets of French doors that open to garden and fountain
- Tranquil gardens, bubbling fountain and fresh air just outside Master Suite
- Twin beds/convert to King with state-of-the-art system; large private bathroom
- Upstairs room with Queen bed, ceiling fan and walk out to deck for views
- Other upstairs Queen room, ceiling fan, deck through French doors for views
- Master Bathroom, two sinks, large, glassed shower
- Large gas grill sits next to a lovely outside dining area.
- A stepped spa terrace makes for easy access to soaking under star spangled skies
- So many dining options! This is the rear patio, replete with potted plants.
- The view! This spectacular sunset photo was taken from the front of the house.
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