Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (Adobe Guesthomes in the historic district. Near Everything!)
Accommodations: 3 Adobe Homes In 1 Compound, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-16)
:: Colorful Guesthomes :: ColorfulSantaFeLLC ::
"CASA COLORES" is located in the The OTERO-by-the-Plaza Compound. The Compound is just three blocks (a five minute stroll) to the Plaza and five blocks to art-studded Canyon Road. It nestles into the wooded knoll that overlooks the historic Santa Fe Plaza. Aside from its easy accessibility to all Santa Fe has to offer, the Compound's great appeal is its sense of space, its feast of rich and delightful colors, its quiet privacy, its safe residential neighborhood, and its flexibility in accommodating 1 to 16 guests (or up to 42 guests in conjunction with adjoining homes). This 3/4 acre haven adjoins Fort Marcy Park with its 360-degree ring-of-mountain-views & breathtaking sunsets. Just beyond is National Forest.
Otero is at once country and downtown; the ideal location!
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Casa Colores is a ColorfulSantaFeLLC guesthome.
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PLEASE NOTE: The availability calendar below indicates when all eight of our homes are fully booked. For availability on Casa Colores and to see our other homes, please go to our own web page by way of the link below.
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The 3 separate adobe guest homes in the OTERO-by-the-Plaza Compound can be booked separately or in combination. (For an overview plat of the property, see final photos.) The three homes are:
1. "CASA COLORES" (House filled with Color): CASA COLORES is our most spacious house. This 60-year-old home is set 170 feet back off Otero Street in a quiet natural bowl of cedar & sage. It features a rich palette of 37 delightful & fully integrated colors & contains Southwest/International decor with museum quality artifacts & paintings. Three plush leather sofas, a piano, a gaming area, dining room with tribal carvings, contemplative alcove, and table that pulls out to accommodate 12!--Casa Colores' generous social areas are the gathering place for the entire compound. . .
There are two sleeping wings: In one, two spacious bedrooms share one bath. A separate bed & bath suite is quietly postioned on the opposite side of the home. A separate, well-equipped kitchen is just off the dining room. A secluded ramada with barbeque provides a convivial covered outdoor gathering space. Casa Colores' 1700 square foot home provides 3 bedrooms & 2 baths to sleep up to 6 max.
2. "CASA ADORE'" (The Endearing One): Intimate, old-fashioned with large family kitchen, LR/den, 1 bedroom and 1 1/2 baths. Ideal for couples or for reunion participants who want a space apart (sleeps 1-4). Details? Click on "See All My Listings" below and select #15242.
3. "CASA LINDE" (FolkArt and Mexicana): Renovated 2 bedroom/2 bath with living & dining rooms, quality-equipped kitchen, spacious patio & fenced back yard (sleeps 1-6). Details? Click on "See All My Listings" below and select #36663.
Uniquely versatile in accommodating groups up to 32, our cluster of homes is a favorite for reunions, multi-family get-togethers, & special celebrations. We also have intimate accommodations for small families, honey-mooners, & singles. Call. We are happy to help tailor what works best for you and yours.
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FROM OUR GUEST BOOK:
"To be in Casa Colores is to be inside a beautiful 'Southwest Impressionist' painting. We'll be back for thirds." - CH, Oklahoma Dance Therapist
"Your delightful, happy hues create a Southwest atmosphere; global furnishings add thoughts of far away places. Thank you for sharing." - CM, Colorado Physician
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YOUR HOST(s):
Proprietor, Sir Dr Russell Betts ("Russ"), has lived & worked most of his professional life in Asia, the South Pacific, & Europe, addressing through non-Governmental agencies issues relating to social, economic, & political change. His partner, Noel Bennett, has lived most of her life in the Southwest. In addition to being an artist, she has authored 9 books on Navajo weaving, history, & culture, & was a prominent national figure in the weaving world.
Guests love the local & international perspectives Russ & Noel bring to their experience, their extensive knowledge of Santa Fe & northern New Mexico, & their willingness to share:
"Russ, with your distinguished international career & knighting, you are a SIR in the truest sense. Noel, you are ever gracious, sharing, & deeply knowledgeable. What a team. What a place. Book us same time next year." --KM, California Teacher
"Finally, a place with personality (its' & yours). Love the colors. Love the peace. Love the interactions with you & Noel." - TN, Texas Architect
"Of all the places we've stayed in Santa Fe, OTERO-by-the-Plaza is so perfect we've stopped looking. THE SPIRIT IS HERE! --JP, Washington D.C. Non-Profit Director
NOTE: With verbal promise to respect and care for our homes, cleaning fees and security deposits are waived!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Portable evaporative-cooling units and floor and ceiling fans provided. For more information please inquire.
- Washer: On site.
- Dryer: On site.
- Linens Provided: High-quality, color-coordinated linens throughout.
- Off Street Parking: Parking for two cars within the Compound's internal courtyard.
- Wood Fireplace: Traditional kiva fireplace in Master Bedroom
- Beds
- King Bed: A spacious sleeping wing comprised of two spacious bedrooms which share one bath. One bedroom has a king bed and fireplace. The other bedroom has a viga-beam ceiling and a king or 2 twin bed option.
- Queen Bed: A separate bed/bath suite is quietly located beyond the kitchen and has a queen bed, skylight, private entrance, and its own light-filled bathroom with brick floors.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twin beds are an option in the viga-beam bedroom--instead of the second king bed (as mentioned above).
- Crib: Crib/highchair/stroller may be available on request. Please inquire.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Large 37" JVC TV/DVD/Vidio Combo in central gathering area. Additional TV in bed/bath suite. Both with Cable TV and over 75 channels.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Includes cuisinart, toaster, toaster oven, microwave, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Kitchen with all appliances, utensils, quality handmade dinner and flat ware, hand-blown Mexican glass-ware, and most cooking condiments and spices.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Sun terrace with flagstones immediately outside separate bedroom and adjacent to the vine covered ramada detailed below.
- Gazebo: Vine covered Ramada with with large table & chairs provides a rain/snow/sun sheltered gathering area. BBQ and eating/drinking/sitting areas sequestered among Roses-of-Sharon and Maple trees.
- Communications
- Free Long Distance: VoIP phone for free long distance and low-cost international dialing available on request.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Highspeed wireless internet available throughout the property.
- Other Amenities
- Abundant folk & modern art throughout, spacious rooms, skylights, pleasant landscaped areas.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Wheelchair ramps available.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Close access to Santa Fe's best shops and restaurants, galleries & museums, cinema, & music, Abundant outdoor sporting opportunities are immediately at hand
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
CASA COLORES::3 BR/2 bath (6 max) $275-310/nt. Call for weekly rate discounts.
CASA Adore'::1/1.5(4 max)$145-165/nt; Casa Linde::2/2(6 max)$220-$250/ni
High Season: May thru October; Low Season: November thru April.
Three night minimum. Applicable taxes apply. Call for weekly rate discounts.
Bookings secured by 50% non-refundable deposit; balance due on arrival.
Check-In after 4PM & Check-Out before 10AM--unless other arrangements are made.
MC/Visa accepted subject to 3% surcharge. PayPal also accepted.
Call re holiday and fiesta rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Sir Dr. Russell Betts ("Russ") has lived and worked most of his professional life in Asia, the South Pacific, and Europe addressing issues relating to social, economic and political change. Now calling Santa Fe "home," Russ brings to Colorful Santa Fe his world-traveler perspective: comfortable, engaging lodgings to enliven cross-cultural worldviews.
Noel Bennett has lived most of her life in the Southwest. She is an abstract artist and shows at Bosshard Gallery in Santa Fe. In past years Noel lived with the Navajo for eight years and authored nine books on Navajo weaving, history and culture. Noel brings to Colorful Santa Fe a well-honed sense of color and unique perspectives on native world-views......
Together we welcome the opportunity of hosting you in Colorful Santa Fe!
Why the Owner Chose Santa Fe
Years ago we hand-built a now somewhat-celebrated, environmental strawbale home in the Jemez Mountains above Santa Fe. Ten years ago we decided to purchase a in-town pied a'terre--just a small gem-of-a-place in which we could overnight during shopping trips in Santa Fe. Wanting to get the right place in the right location, we engaged in an eight month exhaustive search and ended up purchasing--not one--but two adobe homes in this historic neighborhood just 3 blocks from the Plaza. They became our first guest homes. Now, in addition to living in this same neighborhood, we manage 8 other guesthomes in the same residential block. Why are were we so seduced by this neighborhood? In short, it is partway up the ONLY knoll close to the Plaza. So from within any of our guesthomes, there is a constant sense of place: Our over-the-roof-top-views are of the historic Santa Fe Cathedral against a backdrop of mountain ranges and glorious sunsets. AND WITHIN 4-5 WALKING MINUTES WE ARE DOWNTOWN--RIGHT IN THE VERY HEART OF OLD SANTA FE! Here the glories of historic Santa Fe and our Southwest landscape are bundled into one. Our fascinating guests keep coming back and are now friends. We'll never move!
Property Photos
- #1. CASA COLORES FIREPLACE BEDROOM - Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Vacation Real Estate & Lodging Rentals - Colorful Guest Houses in Colorful Santa Fe!
- #2. SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM with art and dining room beyond - Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Vacation Real Estate & Lodging Rentals - Colorful Guest Houses in Colorful Santa Fe!
- #3. MUSIC ALCOVE of Living Room-- with piano - Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Vacation Real Estate & Lodging Rentals - Colorful Guest Houses in Colorful Santa Fe!
- #4. Original Fine Art in Living Room by Noel Bennett - 54" x 48"
- View from dining into living: Dining table expands to seat 12.
- #6. VIGA-BEAM BEDROOM, with king or 2-twin-bed option
- #7. SEPARATE BED/BATH SUITE
- #9. Original Fine Art in Dining Room - "Dark Sea" - 54" x 48"
- #8. KITCHEN view toward LR. Paintstick art displays Casa's colorful palette.
- #10. Original Fine Art in Music Alcove - 54" x 48"
- #11. INTERNAL COURTYARD with Russian sage and changing seasonal color
- #12. RAMADA for convivial outdoor gathering
- #13. Riverstone and chamisa street-entrance to Casa Colores
- #14. Otero-by-the-Plaza Streetscape: A three block stroll to the Plaza
- #15. OVERVIEW OF OTERO-BY-THE-PLAZA'S 3-HOME COMPOUND
- #16. CASA COLORES: ROOM LAY-OUT
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libby , Muskegon, Michigan
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What a delight to find this vacation spot. As host and hostess, Russ and Noel, you were great and most gracious. The amazing hues of colors creates a serene and happy SW atmosphere. The global furnishings add thoughts of far away places. Thank you for sharing.
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Finally! A place with personality (yours also). Love the colors, love the peace. Can't wait for the snow to see y'all again.
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When we turned down the narrow driveway to Otero-by-the-Plaza, we wondered what we were getting into. Then there were you two to greet us and we knew all was going to be great. Among the five of us we've stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, the Ritz in Paris, Algonso XIII in Seville, The Brown Palace in Denver and the Luxor in Las Vegas NV, but none can compare in charm, color, ambiance and eclectic decor of your cottages--and--this includes your gracious and charming hospitality.
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The courtyard compound of homes has been the perfect setting for our college friends annual reunion. In fact, the beautifully decorated rooms were the highlight of my trip. The colored walls--the way they blend with wonderful paintings and art objects, it was a delicious pleasure just to sit and look around.
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Thanks for the sensory experiences in our lodging. We were surrounded by rich color, shapes, art objects and sophicicated whimsy. Noel's paintings gave a gallery quality to our stay; the size and imagery of her works provided a powerful and inviting aura to our space. Through Noel's books, I caught a glimpse of the enticing world of weaving and the complexity of Navajo history, language and culture. Russ's hospitality, conversation, and gifts for creating outdoor beauty areas brought it all together for a memorable stay. Unforgettable!
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We were thrilled to have such a great place to be together.
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Came with friends and left with more friends and memories. The hospitality was delightful, the art superb. Hope to come back soon.
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Otero-by-the-Plaza is like coming home to friends. Thanks for a wonderful time.