Casa Artista, Elegant, Quiet, on Greenbelt but 15 Minutes to Santa Fe Plaza
- House1300 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 3–7 nights
Quiet and Peaceful Santa Fe - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Mountain Views on Greenbelt
Bedrooms
Owner
Jessica Wesolek
- Languages:
- english
About Jessica Wesolek
I am a Santa Fe artist and gallery owner who bought this house with my mother and brother in 2010 so my mother could live close-by. This was wonderful until she got homesick for Michigan, and moved back to her home town. We have kept the house as a family guest house and studio/getaway for me, but we also share this wonderful space with others who appreciate a quiet getaway that is also only 15 minutes by car from the center of Santa Fe.
Jessica Wesolek purchased this House in 2010
Why Jessica Wesolek chose Eldorado at Santa Fe
When we shopped for a home for my Mom, we were looking for a perfect little "castle", and that is what Casa Artista looks like as you drive up the road. It is perfectly sited on a rise and has wonderful views in every direction. My main home is also in Eldorado - just 5 minutes away - and I love this community for its beauty and serenity. Eldorado used to be a huge ranch and when it was sold for development, there were many covenants put in place to keep the low profile, natural rolling, landscape looking unscathed. All architecture is one story, Pueblo or Territorial style, adobe colored, and blends beautifully into the natural surroundings. All power and phone lines are buried so nothing obscures your views, and the protected night sky is even more surreal than the amazing sunsets and cloud formations of the Santa Fe area.
What makes this House unique
This is a special space. Every guest who has stayed with us for the past four years has remarked on the fact that they felt so safe and happy there. It has been called a healing space and a place of serenity and calm.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Heater
- Satellite or cable
- TV
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorEvery room
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisherGarage
General
- Air ConditioningNOT CENTRAL AIR. A large capacity Air Conditioner in the living room cools the whole house with bedroom doors open. Large fans and portable evaporative coolers in each bedroom for back-up if needed.
- HeatingRadiant heating in the floor.
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- ParkingSpacious driveway parking.
- GarageAvailable for easy access, but not for parking at this time. Painted floor is damaged by tires.
- InternetComcast Xfinity 5G Wi-Fi, Dedicated Netflix
- Towels Provided
- Wireless InternetXfinity 5G
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorIce Maker
- StoveCeramic cooktop
- Oven
- Microwave900 watt - Red!
- Grill
- Coffee Maker12 cup with timed start. Also a 4 cup version for singles.
- ToasterTwo Slice
- Pantry ItemsStaples, paper towels, etc.
- Dishes & UtensilsFull service for 8 including wine glasses. Everything we could imagine you would need.
- KitchenOur kitchen is fully and charmingly outfitted with red as our color scheme.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningHand carved dining table seats four. Kitchen island counter seats two. Folding chairs are available in the garage. Ourdoor seating for 8 -10
Entertainment
- Television40" Samsung flat screen in living room 32" LG flat screen in Master Bedroom Comcast 220 channels including HBO and NETFLIX
- Satellite / CableComast 220 channels including HBO DVR recorder in Living room
- BooksAn eclectic library of books on subjects like Birds, Gardening, Personal Growth, Art and Creativity.
- Games
- Video LibraryDedicated Netflix account for guests.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenLandscaped in Santa Fe style.
- Deck / PatioWalled courtyard in front with swing and bench seating. Brick patio in back with table seating for 8.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleBest for solos, couples, small creative groups, business travelers, girlfriend or sisters getaways - or anyone needing to reconnect with calm. Not recommended for large groups or families with young children.
Notes
- Perfect for 1 -2 Couples, small families with older children, girlfriend week-ends, quiet retreat time. Serene and peaceful. Maximum occupancy of 6 (including children). Please leave a note with your request or inquiry describing your party and with the ages of any children in the party. We do not accept children under 12 years of age.
House Rules
Children not allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 4 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 30
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
33 Reviews
New year trip 2020
We had a blast and we appreciated the art the house offered. Our only complaint is the beds, they were all a little sunk in and too soft for my families liking but that is solely an opinion. We enjoyed the open floor plan and the view of the stars at night.
Thanks, Isidro, and we are so glad you had a good time. As for the beds, some like them firm and some soft. We had to make a choice and we went with "luxury" bedding with pillow top mattresses and 4 inch memory foam on top of that. You definitely do "sink in" a bit. This is our first "firm" request, so I think we took the right path, but I'm sorry we couldn't have had that just right for you too. Happy New Year and travel safe.
jessica
Family Reunion
I rented this house for family coming to town for a reunion. It is charming, comfortable, my family loved it.
Jessica was awesome. The art in the house interesting and the flowers in yard lovely.
We would definitely recommend this peaceful retreat.
I love it when our Casa is a part of happy family get togethers, and am so happy your family loved their stay. We would certainly welcome them back anytime.
Clean and quiet
The weather was quite hot while we were there so the lack of central air was a bit of a problem. Otherwise the house is nice and the neighborhood is quiet.
90% of houses in Santa Fe do not have central air conditioning because only the newest houses are built with ducting because forced air systems are not the norm.. We operate on radiant heat in the floor and window air conditioners. We have the highest power (18,000 btu's) air conditioner in the house and it works fine. There have been no other complaints. Also, during this stay, there were late afternoon thunderstorms (normal during monsoon season) which dropped the temperatures to comfortable levels and overnight lows were 59º. Opening a window would have gone a long way toward staying cool. We do not have "central air conditioning" in our property description.
Loved It!!!
Peaceful and away from the hustle and bustle of town. It was an Oasis of relaxation and we'll definitely be back.
Thank you, Cathy. It was a pleasure to meet and host you and your family! Hope to see you again.
jessica
Sister's Trip
Great place to relax!