Charming Private Casita on Acreage, in Town! Stunning Views, and Pet

When visiting Santa Fe, one might choose to stay in town, but then you would miss the serenity and beauty of New Mexico. George and Nancy’s place is about as close to town as one can be yet still have quiet and gorgeous views with stunning sunsets.

The casita was very clean and included everything we needed for a great 10 day visit. We look forward to our next visit to Santa Fe. George and Nancy’s casita will be our first choice.

My wife and I stayed 4 nights. We really enjoyed the view. Watched the sunsets and thunderstorms. It was quiet and peaceful in a perfect location. Comfortable bed! We want to go back in the fall.

The Casita is up a private driveway, which our dog loved because she got to run around while we were outside watching her, and we didn't have to worry about other cars. The house sits on a beautiful trail to the top of Sun Mountain, which we hiked one day and didn't even need to drive. The house was nicely decorated and a great size for a family of three. The back courtyard area was fenced in with pretty views of the surrounding mountains. The drive to the Plaza and Canyon Road was less than ten minutes. Overall, we had a great stay!

Clean, orderly, compact, comfortable and in a peaceful position near downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay and would highly recommend the casita!

Overall I would recommend this location for a short getaway. I would definitely stay here again. We arrived on a Friday night and stayed until Tuesday morning.

Some of the highlights of the casita:

AWESOME location: short drive into downtown SF while still feeling very removed and remote.

The view is outstanding. Loved the patio off the back of the house looking down into town. GREAT sunset views. Be aware, if you stay here during the summer, the patio may be too hot to sit out for too long. But during the fall, it made for the ideal spot for a cup of morning coffee and some quiet time.

Bedroom and overall space was totally adequate for either a single person staying here for an extended stay or for a couple for a quick getaway.

We never had an issue while staying here so never needed the owners but in all my communication with them leading up to the stay, they were quick to respond.

Another bonus: the shower. I am a stickler for solid water pressure and temperature. This place had it!

Love the gas stove for heating.

Clean.

Easy to get to.

The areas that could be a sticking point for some:

the seating options in the living space are limited. There is basically one small loveseat--not a big deal if you are traveling alone or simply using the space as a resting spot for all your day-time adventures. But if as a couple you are looking for a home to lounge in on a rainy day, this may be a little uncomfortable.

Kitchen--totally adequate for breakfast and lunch. We even made dinner one night. But be advised, the counter for prep space is higher than the standard height, making chopping difficult (doable but don't expect to be chopping up a storm).

And the tiny sink was the biggest challenge. With no dishwasher and the sink not being big enough for even a dinner size plate, it made cleanup challenging. Again, doable if you are preparing simple meals but be advised before using the 9x12 baking dish or larger pans.

Overall I'd recommend this spot!