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

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!

Our time spent looking out at the beautiful view from the patio will be cherised.

The hosts, Nancy and George were very nice and quick to respond to requests for help. The absolute best asset of the rental was the evening view from the patio of sunsets and the city of Santa Fe. The bed, bedding and towels were first rate.

Unfortunately, the unit itself had problems. There was an overall need for repairs. Cleanliness was substandard. The only TV was in the bedroom, furnished with one easy chair and a rickety kitchen chair. The living room was hardly used because lighting was too poor to read.

Finally, the kitchen was so small and poorly arranged the only real use was for a bagel or cereal breakfast and possibly a sandwich lunch. Even though there was a nice selection of kitchen utensils there was not enough room to actually cook and the 10” X 12” sink, with no counter space, made dishwashing a joke.

The casita was was great and the view was spectacular. It was quiet and peaceful but yet close enough to downtown that it was easy to go to restaurants and other attractions there. We really liked it!