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Living room
Living room
Large East facing porch
East facing front porch
Front of home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 71800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Place, Santa Fe Children's Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico State Capitol
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Railyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Historic Hacienda de Encina

Hacienda de Encina is a lovely adobe home located between Museum Hill and the Plaza. It is within minutes from Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, and Albertsons. The home is an excellent home to set up a "work from home" situation. Have your morning coffee on the north patio and relax in the evenings on the East facing portal.
Most of our wonderful restaurants are available for outside dining and curbside pick-up.
Enjoy the mountains on your days off.

The space has excellent WIFI and desk/tables for working at home.
It is also an excellent home to rent while looking to buy a home in our wonderful city.
Great family home!!!

You will find Hacienda de Encina's living room a great space to catch up with family as you relax around the wood burning stove or with the kiva fireplace for Santa Fe charm. When you are not enjoying Santa Fe’s many excellent restaurants, you will find Hacienda de Encina’s fully equipped kitchen, dining room and patio a wonderful alternative. On summer evenings or mornings, relax and enjoy the private, enclosed patio with BBQ. The large East facing portal is wonderful for watching rainbows, rainstorms and rabbits.

Explore Santa Fe History! This classy traditional Santa Fe adobe is owned by me, the
granddaughter of the original owners, a multigenerational northern New Mexico family. This beautiful home was built in the 1960s by a prominent Court of Appeals Judge from Las Vegas, New Mexico and his lovely wife with roots in Taos, New Mexico. The home was treasured as “Grandmother and Papa’s house”. The Spiess family was instrumental in the founding of the state of New Mexico and the constitution of New Mexico. History available in the home and New Mexico History Museum.

Master Suite has a king-sized bed with in-suite bathroom with shower
Guest Bedroom 1 has a full size bed.
Guest Bedroom 2 has 2 twin beds that can be put together to form a king-sized bed.
There is a full sized fold up mattress that can be used as an extra sleeping space.
Additional twin bed is available upon request

In Summary:

Beautiful patio with BBQ during the evenings
Front porch for morning sun, rabbits and rainbows
Dishwasher, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker (Keureg and regular coffee pot)
Full equipped kitchen
Cable TV
WiFi
Washer & dryer

WONDERFUL place for a family gathering!!!!

Note: I live in a casita at the back of the property. An occupied apartment is located on on the north side of the property as well. We all have private driveways and entrances.
I will be around if needed only.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Large noisy parties are prohibited Family parties for the occupants of the house and small number of guests is acceptable.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number STR-229205

About the neighborhood

Santa Fe

Located in San Mateo, a neighborhood in Santa Fe, this vacation home is in the mountains. Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Theater Grottesco are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Recursos de Santa Fe and Santa Fe Children's Museum. Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Center for Contemporary Arts are also worth visiting.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Children's Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Recursos de Santa Fe - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • New Mexico State Capitol - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Museum of International Folk Art - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Fe Railyard - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 7 min drive
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café Sabroso - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hacienda de Encina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hacienda de Encina ?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hacienda de Encina on Apr 30, 2026 start from $277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Hacienda de Encina ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hacienda de Encina ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hacienda de Encina located?

Located in San Mateo, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Fe Plaza. Theater Grottesco and Center for Contemporary Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Great location for a small school group. Exactly what we needed—a quiet place to relax after a long day of learning and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay on a girls weekend

We had a very pleasant stay at this property. Location is great and short car ride to plaza. The house was clean and very well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Santa Fe!

This home was perfect for our group of five. It was close to downtown, and we had plenty of space. The home had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We traveled with our adult sons and daughter and this house was just right for our needs. It’s in a good neighborhood and we all felt comfortable there. We briefly met the host and she was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house, good central spot

Listing is accurate. Nice house for a family. Went on Spring Break and enjoyed time in Sante Fe including skiing on nearby mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable Home in Santa Fe

This home was perfect for our family's Spring Break getaway.. It is conveniently located with easy access to both the Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road. Kitchen was very sell supplied - we didn't want for a thing. Definitely recommend this house and its owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at The Hacienda de Encina! It was a great location, quiet, private and not too far from the Center of Santa Fe and parking on the premises. Checking in was easy. The house gave us lots of room for 7 people and it was clean. The kitchen had everything you need: stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, basic supplies in the cub boards, many utensils and more, plus a BBQ outside. There was big table in the dining room which accomodated 7 people easily. Living room had comfortable seating for everybody and we sat outside with our coffee in the morning sunrise. Bedrooms were nice, linens were clean and new, beds comfortable and plenty of towels available. Karen was quick to respond to our questions. A lovely home away from home. Thank you, Karen, Maryke and Dick
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House in Santa Fe

Very convenient location, easy access to Trader Joe's for groceries, and Maria's Mexican Food (yum!). One of the most well-equipped kitchens I have ever found in a VRBO rental. We enjoyed the front porch chairs in the evening (watching the monsoon rains, beautiful clouds) and the patio table in the back in the mornings. The house offers everything you need to be comfortable, and good wifi also. Owner communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Nice property in a quiet part of Santa Fe. Good access to main roads. Window unit air conditioners in most of rooms was a nice adder given that many older houses in northern NM don't have them. Not always necessary but nice to dry the air when it is warm and after it rains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 'Second Home'

Comfortable & convenient, bright & inviting, Hacienda de Encina makes visiting Santa Fe even more wonderful than it already is! My friends and I have enjoyed staying here for the second year in a row while attending the International Folk Art Festival in July. The house is just Perfect for us: it's in a very quiet residential neighborhood only five minutes by car from downtown. Stocked with every convenience imaginable, it offers a large 'homey' kitchen, sufficient bedrooms and living space for four gals to spread out & yet have privacy if desired. And it's SO comfortable. The chairs & big leather couch in the living room beg for extended lounging. We particularly enjoy early mornings on the lovely private patio. Serenaded by bird song & enveloped by the marvelous fragrance of fresh piñon, our casual al-fresco breakfasts were a truly magical way to begin each day. Hacienda de Encina has become an integral component in the overall enjoyment of our Santa Fe vacation. We very much look forward to returning again next year & hopefully each year thereafter. Thank you Karen for making your lovely home—our home. Charlene deJori
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Place

This lovely hacienda truly was the peaceful getaway we were looking for. The home is exactly as advertised and was perfect for our family of 5. The furniture is comfy, the kitchen has everything we needed, and the option to sit and enjoy the perfect Santa Fe summer weather on either the front porch or in the private courtyard off of the kitchen was magical. We had views of double rainbows 2 evenings in a row. The neighborhood is charming, we enjoyed nightly strolls. Everything in Santa Fe is easy to get to, especially compared to being used to driving all over the Houston area, but this home is only a few minutes from the Plaza so it's super convenient to pop over when you want to but then be able to get home to a quiet neighborhood. Parking around the plaza can be a challenge but the trick is to park in the metered spots in front of the Bataan Memorial Building and then just walk the couple of blocks to the shops. The history of the hacienda and what Karen and her family have done to maintain it's charm is fascinating. We had the opportunity to meet Karen when she came to roll the trash cans out to the street and she was such a warm and kind human being. She lives at the back of the property but we never really knew that because she gives space and privacy, we only got lucky enough to meet her because of the timing of trash day. We had a lovely conversation and we were happy we got the chance to put a face to the name, she was super easy to interact with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for 5 of us!

This house was perfect for our family trip from Indiana ! We had 5 adults traveling together and this place had lots of room. We also hosted a dinner for family who live in Santa Fe and all easily fit around the dining table. We had everything we needed and having the extra things in the kitchen like spices and condiments was very helpful. The location was good for us but it wasn’t within walking distance of the Plaza or anything really. We didn’t need that so it was not a big deal for us. There was grocery, shopping, and the Plaza within a short drive. And the interstate was close too. We’d definitely rent again if we come back with a larger group!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The house was nice. The kitchen was well stocked. Outdoor areas were inviting and comfortable. One bedroom did not have ac and it was hot for sleeping.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay!

Our friend group of seven loved the house and the roominess. It was the perfect size for a larger group. We all had plenty of room and we’re very satisfied with all the amenities. The location was perfect for getting to slopes. Karen was also amazing. She answered all questions and was super helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Loretta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

A spacious family home with the amenities. Walking distance to shopping and the central market square. Rustic charmer. Beds for six friends in town for the Balloon Fiesta
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Our family group of five enjoyed the roominess and amenities of the house. The location was great. We appreciated the good communication and the flexibility the host, Karen, offered with a situation we requested. All was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for “girls” reunion

We are four friends who met 40 years ago when our kids were babies. This was a perfect spot for our periodic reunion: morning coffee on the patio, great location for sightseeing, comfortable beds for siestas and at night. We were totally happy with the hacienda.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melissa M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Okay if you're not picky or expect much. Bad mattress, mouse bait in beds, plumbing issues, etc.

We booked for a month. It is in an ideal neighborhood and has great parking. The inside of the house has issues. Within 5 days of arriving, the plumbing backed up and dumped black sludge in the tubs, so we all had to pack bags and go check into 3 hotel rooms up the street for 2 nights (which the owner reimbursed us for). We learned that the plumbing is a recurring problem there. We found little round green pellets in 3 of the beds, which we thought were laundry beads or something because they were under the pillows and in the sheets. It turns out they were mouse poison. The mattress in the master bedroom was not a mattress, but instead was a piece of yellow industrial packing foam with a dirty foam topper and a thin cotton mattress cover. We didn't find this out until near the end of our stay when I decided to wash the sheets. We have photos of the "mattress," mouse poison and other surprises, but there’s nowhere to upload them here. The washer doesn't work well. The stove is ancient and doesn't have a working light or fan. There were burnt-out bulbs and dirty doormats. Someone else's perishables were in the fridge when we arrived, which is fine for dry goods, but not milks and cheeses during a pandemic. We have communicated with the owner since leaving, and she feels that we did not communicate the issues to her in a timely fashion so that she might address them. For the first couple of weeks after we arrived we just couldn't be bothered to deal with little annoyances; we were there to work (even the plumbing fiasco we took in stride). The VRBO listing advertised the kiva fireplace, but the handbook inside the house said do NOT use it. Later, the owner said we could have used it and should have asked her, and that she needed to update the handbook. Why would we ask to use it when the house rule book said not to? We just didn't want to take the time or effort to complain, and so we went about our business. However, when near the end we discovered the "mattress" was actually 2 dirty pieces of foam and that the laundry beads were actually rodent poison, then we finally cared enough to care. So rather than furiously call the owner and demand things like mattresses and explanations, we checked out early and left that place behind us.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

hacienda encina

Very nice
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location..

Very comfortable property. Very close to museums, restaurants and stores. We enjoy our time there. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!

We love everything about our stay! The house is amazing and offer more that we could ask for!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and functional house!

Karen, we loved staying at your beautiful house! Everything was just perfect, there are no complaints at all! Cozy, comfortable, very functional, we found everything we needed! We loved Santa Fe, for sure we are coming back and we will recommend your place to our friends. This was perfect for our family vacation. Thank you for everything!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good time, however...

Overall it was a cute house in a nice area and we enjoyed our stay, but there were some minor issues that came up during our vacation. The common areas were very nice, comfortable, and clean, but the master bed was very uncomfortable and I had issues sleeping on it. It was so hard I felt like I was sleeping on the floor of a cave in Bandelier National Monument (beautiful, by the way). Although the house was nice, we feel it should have been disclosed on the listing that it was a duplex shared with the owner. We didn't hear any noise from her side and only saw her once, so it didn't end up an issue. The fridge was broken during our stay, which was not the owner's fault, but her solution was to put a mini fridge on the patio which was almost full with her food. This meant we could not really utilize the kitchen and we feel the owner should have offered us a discount for the inconvenience. It's a very beautiful home and you can tell the owner has a lot of pride in the ownership.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Beautiful inside and outside spa aces. We loved it! Thank you Karen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karen Lacey

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Granddaughter of original family owers, Waldo and Harriett Spiess. I have lived in this home since the death of my grandmother in 1988. I have raised my 2 children in this home.
I am a speech, language pathologist that specializes in working with children. I love children, time with friends and traveling.

Why they chose this property

This home has been in the Spiess family since the early 1960s, when my grandparents had this home built. I have been coming to this beloved home ever since. At that time the streets going downtown were dirt and the interstate I25 was not complete coming from the north. It has been amazing to watch Santa Fe change.
I have always loved Santa Fe and continue to find Santa Fe most enchanting!
I am sure you will agree.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located to the Santa Fe plaza, museums, and Canyon Road. Close to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and other grocery stores. Numerous delicious restaurants within minutes from the house.

Lovely patio for morning coffee or evening BBQ. Large East facing portal has comfortable chairs for viewing rainbows, rainstorms, and rabbits. Washer and dryer in master bathroom.

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