Casa Saiz - Relax in the Santa Fe Hillside

Located just outside of Santa Fe city limits, this beautifully-appointed, 3,300 square foot home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the foothills above Santa Fe is new to the rental market and will only be available on a limited basis. This spacious near North East residence offers a lot of living, views and a very private setting in one of Santa Fe's most desirable locations. From the upper level entry, you encounter 10' beamed ceilings, comfortable living area with dining and classic corner fireplace; light filled master suite bedroom south-facing into the arroyo for maximum privacy, cozy kitchen off of the living/dining areas; guest bedroom and full bath on other end; large utility room and southwest balcony off living area with Sandia vistas. The bright and open lower level features a large den, three bedrooms and a full bath with a shower and Jacuzzi tub and a large patio adjacent to the arroyo overlooking the hillside setting. All this is a mere 5 minute drive to the Plaza, Railyard, major shopping, galleries and restaurants. Property description Location: Conveniently located just off of Hyde Park Road less than 2 miles from the Plaza, this five bedroom, three bathroom home is tastefully furnished with carefully collected art and antiques. The homeowners lived overseas and travelled extensively for years, so this home is furnished with furniture and art from North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. There is a beautiful walk to the nearby Ft. Marcy park and then on to the plaza in just 10-15 minutes (or just hop in your car and be there in 5 minutes). The home has picturesque views of the hillsides as well as the spectacular New Mexican sunrise. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The beds are of premium quality with three king size and four twin bed. In addition, there is a double sleeper sofa in the downstairs den, an extra twin bed, 3 twin rollaway beds and a twin air mattress. All additional sleeping options need to be arranged in advance as they are in storage along with linens and pillows. Each bedroom suite is complete with seating and alarm clocks/radios. Kitchen: The cozy furnished kitchen adjoins the living area, perfect for relaxing and entertaining, with service for up to 12 people. There is virtually every imaginable appliance and serving dish and stemware that we utilize when entertaining. Living: Bright and cheery, there is light radiating from windows in the living room and kitchen. There are 10 foot tall ceilings with a beautiful wooden beamed ceiling. There is a generous full length balcony along the living room and back of the house with large full view windows overlooking an arroyo, with great mountain views. Warm up to the corner fireplace in the living room. This beautiful home has approximately 3,300 square feet of luxurious living space for your vacation enjoyment. There is maid service throughout the year to maintain the property to the highest of standards. The main floor (upstairs) has a cozy kitchen, open dining and living room area with a corner fireplace. The dining table seats 8 people and an additional table/chairs are available if arranged in advance for larger parties. You can walk out french doors onto the upstairs balcony to enjoy the hillside views. The entire main floor has new Saltillo tile floors and high-quality rugs. The master bedroom/ensuite is upstairs along with a guest bedroom/study and another full bath. The laundry room is tucked away in a corner on the main floor. There is a large flat-screen TV and blu-ray DVD player in the study. The downstairs wing has a Saltillo-tiled den, 3 carpeted bedrooms and a full bathroom. There is a large flat-screen TV and blu-ray DVD player in the den. There is a custom hand-tooled leather bar from Peru that is available for your use, as well. There are two doors downstairs that lead to the large flagstone patio. Here you will find a dining table that seats 8 people as well as 3 additional tables with seating for 6 more people. This is a great place to enjoy coffee while you watch the sun rise or, perhaps, a glass of wine to wind down at the end of the day. NOTES: • This home is in a quiet, family neighborhood. If you are looking for a party house, this is not the best home to meet your needs. It is perfect, though, for family reunions and group gatherings. There is space for everyone and it is conveniently located close to the Plaza. • The home has an exposed staircase that is steep and tiled. Therefore, this house is not well-suited to a family with babies or toddlers. Some elderly people may have difficulty with the stairs, as well, but there are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the upper level to accommodate them safely. - Minimum age to rent this property is 25 years old. - This property has wireless internet (Comcast Xfinity Blast 105 Mbps / 10 Mbps) so that you can keep in touch with the outside world while you try to detach/relax in Santa Fe. - Housekeeping and linens are provided for 10 people. There will be an additional charge of $20 per person per night above the original 10 people for larger groups. The full list of guests will need to be provided to the home owners at the time of the rental request. If additional rollaway beds/linens and towels are required, they must be requested in advance. - Cancellation policy is as follows: If a request to cancel is submitted in writing or over the phone 61 days or more prior to arrival date, a cancellation fee of 10% of the total rental, including all taxes and fees, plus a $75 service fee will be forfeited. The remaining balance of your deposit will be credited to your credit card. If a request to cancel is submitted in writing or over the phone 60 days to 31 days prior to arrival date, a cancellation fee of 50% of the total rental, including all taxes and fees, plus a $75 service fee will be forfeited. The remaining balance of your deposit will be credited to your credit card. If a request to cancel is submitted in writing or over the phone 30 days or less prior to arrival date, the full rental amount, including all taxes and fees, will be forfeited. Facts about Santa Fe: With a population of 70,000, Santa Fe, which means Holy Faith in Spanish, is New Mexico’s capital as well as the fourth largest city. It is situated at 7,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It’s renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture, and as a creative arts hotbed. Santa Fe is home to over 250 galleries in a two square mile area. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, it has at its heart the traditional Plaza. The surrounding historic district’s crooked streets wind past adobe landmarks like the Palace of the Governors, now home to the New Mexico History Museum. Today, Santa Fe’s unique offerings of art, culture and ancient traditions make it a world-class destination, drawing more than 1 million visitors each year. Santa Fe hosts 40 festivals and fiestas per year. In 2005, Santa Fe became the first U. S. city to be chosen by UNESCO as a Creative City, one of only nine cities in the world to hold this designation. This creativity is at the heart of the community and is a core value for most local businesses. The climate in Santa Fe is fantastic. With an average of 325 sunny days each year, Santa Fe has four distinct seasons, each enjoyable in its own way. High in the desert mountains of the southwest, Santa Fe boasts low humidity and pleasant, warm summer days with refreshingly cool summer nights. Winters are beautiful with snow storms punctuated by sunny days. The colors of fall are bright with blooming chamisa and asters, yellow aspens and sweet, crisp air. In spring, the fruit trees bloom and daffodils, tulips and forsythia sprout all over town. With low humidity, it’s always comfortable to walk around town or to hike the trails close by. Average high temperatures go from 44 degrees in January to 86 degrees in July. Lows vary from 15 in January to 54 in June. 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