Vacation Rentals by Owner

Excellent Accommodations

Guest: Fred and Mary Jane (United States)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12 Review Submitted: 02/10/12

This home is very well appointed and maintained. It is aesthetically very attractive. Attentiveness to details is complete. It is very comfortable and with a car is easy to get to anywhere in or out of town. We are reluctant to provide praise that would develop more demand to compete with our wishing to return, soon.

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

Cute casita and a great location

Guest: Jeana (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

We stayed at Casa Galaria over New Years. Very cute casita - comfortable and nicely decorated. The location is perfect - just a few blocks to the square. We will definitely stay here again.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Julie Cooper (-)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 03/10/10

We had a fabulous stay. The color, light, art and artifacts were a constant source of interest. Noel's paintings are wonderful and decorate most of the rooms. If, by chance, Russ shares some of his stories, you will be enthralled. There book on where to go and what to eat was great. We had wonderful food as a result. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/08/09

My family and I rented Casa Colores, one of the Colorful Santa Fe group of homes. We totally enjoyed our stay. The home was decorated beautifully and uniquely, the kitchen was complete, and the neighborhood was quiet, even though we were in easy walking distance to the plaza. We'll definitely return!

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Guest: Hurst
Date of Stay: 11/08/09 Review Submitted: 11/07/09

What incomparable hosts you are. Thanks again from all of us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/06/09 Review Submitted: 11/06/09

Casa Colores is a beautiful home filled with amazing art and artifacts. We enjoyed the house and being so close to the center of town.

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Guest: Nancy and Jeff
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

We had such a wonderful time when we stayed at your Casa Colores last Labor Day, we decided we just had to come back to visit anouther of your beautiful homes. Your hospitality was remarkable!

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Guest: libby8 (Muskegon, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/18/09

Delightful spot, secluded and secure...close to the Plaza...and on the best side of town for us to head north to 10,000Waves, the Flea Market, Ghost Ranch or Bandolier NM. Beautiful home, compact yet spacious. Beautiful artwork, well appointed. Owners nearby, available but not hovering. Short walk to Fort Marcy Park to watch the sunset. We (three "girlfriends") would return without hesitation.

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Guest: Turner, Blair, Morringjan (R.N.'s
Date of Stay: 05/09/09 Review Submitted: 05/09/09

Wonderful, cozy, comfy beds! Russ so helpful, caring, responsive. We loved our re-union here--will return for sure! Thank you---for everything!

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Guest: Janet, Ruth, Gayline, Lanita
Date of Stay: 05/09/09 Review Submitted: 05/09/09

We have been to Santa Fe alot, but never stayed with you. What a wonderful place. Your front door opened to all the charm, colors and even the unique scent of Santa Fe. Smiles NEVER left our faces . . . even in the late spring snow. Yes, we will be back!

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Guest: Lee and Paul
Date of Stay: 05/09/09 Review Submitted: 05/09/09

Charming house, spectacular town, fabulous art . . . Will highly recommend.

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Guest: Lisa
Date of Stay: 05/09/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

What a life-changing time we all had--thanks to your oasis of senenity. We loved Casa Colores and after meeting you, see why it is such an awesome place. I especially enjoyed hearing about your fascinating many lives.

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Guest: Susan
Date of Stay: 08/09/08 Review Submitted: 08/08/08

Thanks for your generous gift of time and the sharing or your selves, your stories, your artistically crafted places--your way of life here in Santa Fe. It's been a joy--and so much fun! Look forward to more of it all!

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Guest: Amy
Date of Stay: 05/09/08 Review Submitted: 05/08/08

Thanks for creating this utopia for half-crazed Texans! Have this bottle of wine with one of your fantastic Santa Fe sunsets!

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Guest: Joe and Judi Neff
Date of Stay: 06/24/07 Review Submitted: 06/23/07

Your houses are charming and we are having a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary and reunion with our 18 family members.

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Guest: Laura & Jim Thompson
Date of Stay: 06/03/07 Review Submitted: 06/02/07

Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. We got married in the courtyard by Mary Lou Cook which was a truly magical experience. We will see you again.

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Guest: Laurent Vabre, PhD
Date of Stay: 05/09/07 Review Submitted: 05/08/07

I would like to thank you again for the perfect conditions in which we were in your fantastic houses! I hope to come back to Santa Fe in the next years to have the opportunity to live on in your house.

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Guest: Linda Atwood
Date of Stay: 05/07/07 Review Submitted: 05/06/07

Very peaceful and quiet and close to everything. A great play to stay and I would certainly stay here again.

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Guest: Brad, Teri and Daniel Helton
Date of Stay: 03/09/07 Review Submitted: 03/08/07

What a charming, enchanting adobe and experience!! So unique! Love the closeness to Plaza and shops. Comfortable beds, delightful patio and timely, native, colorful furnishings. Thanks for the opportunity. Hope to return soon.

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Guest: Jane Fox
Date of Stay: 07/13/06 Review Submitted: 07/12/06

Thanks for the great get-away. Your home allowed us everything we needed. The restaurants you mentioned were terrific! Your directions were great! I'm now offering my taxi-driving expertise to all my friends who want to come to Santa Fe. If I get a "taker", I'll see you soon!

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Guest: Mary, Marjorie & David
Date of Stay: 03/04/05 Review Submitted: 03/03/05

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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Guest: Tom
Date of Stay: 12/09/04 Review Submitted: 12/08/04

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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Guest: Francis, Harriette, Mary Beth, Pa
Date of Stay: 11/23/03 Review Submitted: 11/22/03

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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Guest: Virginia and Jack Peery
Date of Stay: 10/09/03 Review Submitted: 10/08/03

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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Guest: JoAnn Luckie
Date of Stay: 10/01/03 Review Submitted: 09/30/03

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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Guest: Finsen & Stone
Date of Stay: 10/01/03 Review Submitted: 09/30/03

We were thrilled to have such a great place to be together.

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Guest: Katherine Rader
Date of Stay: 09/21/03 Review Submitted: 09/20/03

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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Guest: Eddie Jacobs
Date of Stay: 09/21/03 Review Submitted: 09/20/03

Otero-by-the-Plaza is like coming home to friends. Thanks for a wonderful time.

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Guest: Eveline de Winter
Date of Stay: 09/09/03 Review Submitted: 09/08/03

We "clicked" on internet and this Casa met all our expectations and ....more. Thank you for your hospitality and for your kind assistance. We adore this Casa!

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Guest: J&J Shilling
Date of Stay: 03/09/02 Review Submitted: 03/08/02

Of all the places we've stayed in SF, this is so perfect, we've stopped looking -- the spirit is here!

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