View north towards Abiquiu Lake and red cliffs surrounding Ghost Ranch
Location: Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA (75 Min. N. of Santa Fe; above Abiquiu Lake, Hwys. 84 & 96.) View Map
Accommodations: Casita (small house), 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
75 min. North of Santa Fe, Abiquiu Lake Casita is far from highways and noise--but for the sounds of birds and wind over the mesa.
Our "casita" (little house) is set high on a mesa overlooking Abiquiu Lake and the red cliffs of Ghost Ranch, where Georgia O'Keeffe lived and painted. We're located in an area called Piedra Lumbre, or Shining Stone; which you reach by taking Hwy. 84 past Abiquiu for six miles, then turning west on Highway 96 toward the Jemez mountains, and Abiquiu Lake. The casita is set one and a half miles above Abiquiu Lake.
To take advantage of the incredibly long and wide-open views down valleys in all directions, we have built two "portales" (porches), one on the north and one on the south sides of the casita, so you can sit on the north side and gaze down the valley and over the lake to see the red cliffs, or you can bask in the warmth of the sun on the shaded southern portal, as you look across valleys towards the surrounding Jemez Mountains and Cerro Pedernal, the 10,000-foot, flat-topped mountain that O'Keeffe loved to paint and the Native Americans regarded as a spiritual site. Since there are no city lights to compete, sunsets, sunrises, and the endless stars at night are spectacular from both porches - especially from the outdoor Hot Tub.
NOTE We live in Santa Fe and are available to our guests, almost by the hour.
PS: IF THE ABIQUIU LAKE CASITA CALENDAR IS FULL FOR YOUR DATES (OR JUST FOR VARIETY), WE HAVE A NEW, TWO-BEDROOM CASITA ON THE NEXT MESA, A MILE NORTH, WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE CHAMA AND PUERCO RIVER ESTUARIES, THE RED CLIFFS & PEDERNAL MT: "RIVER BEND CASITA." CLICK ON LINK BELOW CALLED "SEE MY OTHER RENTALS" OR GO TO VRBO.COM/192246.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washer & Dryer in the casita. Laundry soap supplied.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Ample supply of large, soft towels and bed linens provided.
- Off Street Parking: Plenty of parking available.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Traditional Kiva fireplace. Firewood provided.
- Beds
- King Bed: Extremely plush 16" thick mattress. Firm support but soft for the joints.
- Convertible Bed: Top of the line queen Air Mattress--very comfortable. Queen.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite. Over 100 stations accessible. Large TV in LR; 20" in bedroom.
- DVD
- Video Library: Extensive DVD collection (over 30 quality DVD's, including drama, foreign, musicals and comedy.
- CD Player
- Music Library: A dozen CD's provided. Mostly classical, especially guitar and flute.
- Private Hot Tub: State of the art new tub outside with extraordinary views. Seats 4 easily.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Also a microwave & toaster. See other features below.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Also a wok for Asian cooking, blender, coffee grinder, waffle iron.
- Refrigerator: Large with large lower drawer for lots of frozen specialties from--we recommend--Trader Joe's in Santa Fe.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: North and south patios to capture main views. Two very comfortable patio dining sets with padded chairs.
- View/Location
- Lake View: Great hiking down to the lake, 1-1/2 miles, or in the nearby Jemez Mtns., 20 minutes away.
- Mountain View: All around mountain view: 360 degrees. Hiking around lake area and property is immediate; Jemez Mtns is just 15 - 20 minutes away; Chama and Bandolier is a day trip
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): We are wireless but an ethernet cable is provided as well.
- Other Amenities
- Extremely Plush KING BED w) 16" mattress, and a Queen Sofa-bed w) AIR MATTRESS--very comfortable, Private, roomy Outdoor HOT TUB (facing Abiquiu Lake and the brilliant red cliffs), Traditional Kiva Fireplace, radiant heat (through floor), Two TV's (Satellite), 27" TV in living room and 20" flatscreen in bedroom, CD Player and Radio, Quality DVD's and CD's provided, Wireless Internet by satellite, Full Modern Kitchen, Blender, Toaster, Coffee bean grinder--Bring Coffee Beans, Waffle Iron and more, All Linens provided, Iron, No phone lines in this area--nice break-- but most cell phones work here and in other high areas, We've added mountain bikes, 2 new adult bikes, and 2 kids bikes
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets must be socialable, other dogs in the area.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Archeological Sites, Lake Swimming, great golf course approx, 30 minutes away, Bring your own boat for Motor Boating, Windsurfing--public access near the junction of hwys 84 & 96, Contact Ghost Ranch for classes in art, music, writing, Spanish, others, While out for a drive and sightseeing, visit wonderful restaurants in the various communities, from 20 to 45 minutes away, Bode's General Store in Abiquiu has a very good deli, fresh and packaged foodstuffs, wine, and other basic supplies, Two fine art galleries offer a wide range of local arts, and the Abiquiu Artists' Studio Tour brings collectors back to Abiquiu each fall, Ghost Ranch offers concerts, talks, classes, and other events, especially in summer, But mostly people come here to explore the incredible landscape and to relax, to read, to write, to paint, or to just be together with family, close friends--or someone special
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Two Persons: $145/nt
Extra Persons: $25/nt for each adult; $15/nt for each child
A $75 cleaning fee is added to above rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Abiquiu Lake Casita--Stunning Views of Red Cliffs and Lake
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Abiquiu
Having been in love with the southwest for a long time, we found this site more beautiful than any of the places we knew about or searched for
Owner's Map of Abiquiu
We are former college English teachers who simply love the southwest.
Property Photos
- View north towards Abiquiu Lake and red cliffs surrounding Ghost Ranch - Abiquiu home vacation rental
- Southern portal faces Pedernal & the Jemez Mtns., gas BBQ, comfortable patio set - Abiquiu home vacation rental
- Hot tub facing red cliffs - Abiquiu home vacation rental
- Dining room looking south to Pedernal (O'Keeffe's favorite painting site)
- Living room with Kiva Fireplace
- Living Room looking east from the Dining Room
- Dining Room and Kitchen
- Bedroom with king bed--very comfortable
- Bathroom: Mexican Talavera Sink, Shower, Washer & Dryer, Soft Linens, Supplies
- View South: Pedernal, 10,000' mtn. made famous by Georgia O'keefe's paintings
- North Portal facing Abiquiu Lake
- Chama River Estuary one and a half miles below casita
- Dining room/living room from kitchen
- Pedernal with sunflowers
- Casita just after sundown
- River Bend Casita, Great Room--See VRBO.com # 192246. (Just a mile NW)
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