Oasis by the Santa Fe River - 4 Blocks to Historic Plaza; 1 Block to Canyon Road
Casa Tierra is a unique historic adobe in a superb location: 4 blocks from the Santa Fe Plaza and 1 block off art-studded Canyon Road. This 2 bedroom/2 bath casita is tucked back from the Santa Fe River; the 6 minute stroll to the center of town is along shady sidewalks and seasonally flowing water.
This authentic adobe is hand-mudded in the ancient ways of native peoples. It is this rare and lovely hand-applied earthen surface that lends the house its name, Casa Tierra - House from the Earth. Casa Tierra is one of only six all-adobe, all-mudded homes remaining today in Santa Fe.
Upon entering Casa Tierra, you are greeted by a great room with high viga-beam ceilings, herringbone brick floors, fireplace, and museum quality art and antiques. The living room opens onto a granite topped kitchen with five burner stove. Both bedrooms offer a king or two-twin-beds sleeping option (new beds!) and each has its own joyfully tiled Talavera bath. Handmade doors, furnishings, carvings and woodwork throughout offer a rustic Old World ambiance. Casa Tierra opens out onto four private and inviting sitting areas beneath venerable Cedar and Cypress trees--perfect for communing with friends or simply relaxing and enjoying time alone. This is truly an Oasis by the Santa Fe River.
PAST GUEST COMMENTS: "Of all the places we've stayed in Santa Fe, this is the best. The spirit is here!" --Jane Pratt-Shilling
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Property Registration Number 155346
Property # 977019
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
About the neighborhood
Santa Fe
Located on a river, this vacation home is in Historic Eastside, a neighborhood in Santa Fe. Canyon Road and Santa Fe Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary and New Mexico Land Conservancy. Lensic Performing Arts Center and Santa Fe Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking, and hiking nearby.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Loretto Chapel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Santa Fe Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Santa Fe Depot - 20 min walk
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
‪Kakawa Chocolate House - ‬8 min walk
‪The French Pastry Shop - ‬10 min walk
‪The Compound Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪The Shed - ‬10 min walk
‪Joe’s Tequila Bar - ‬4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Oasis by the Santa Fe River - 4 Blocks to Historic Plaza; 1 Block to Canyon Road pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Oasis by the Santa Fe River - 4 Blocks to Historic Plaza; 1 Block to Canyon Road?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oasis by the Santa Fe River - 4 Blocks to Historic Plaza; 1 Block to Canyon Road on Aug 5, 2026 start from $492, 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 Oasis by the Santa Fe River - 4 Blocks to Historic Plaza; 1 Block to Canyon Road?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oasis by the Santa Fe River - 4 Blocks to Historic Plaza; 1 Block to Canyon Road?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Oasis by the Santa Fe River - 4 Blocks to Historic Plaza; 1 Block to Canyon Road located?
Located in Historic Eastside, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Skateboard Park and Santa Fe Plaza. Canyon Road and Robert F. Nichols Gallery are also within 5 minutes. Santa Fe Depot is 20 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Oasis By the River. The casita was exactly as described, and the location was an easy 5 minute walk to town. The hosts were super responsive and provided everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay in Santa Fe. Would definitely stay again next time we visit!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Oasis by the Santa Fe River. The home is a stunning example of traditional pueblo-style architecture, filled with unique and thoughtful details. From the well-equipped kitchen to the plush, comfortable beds, every amenity was spot on—though the magnificent patios were the true highlight. Its location is unbeatable, situated just steps away from the vibrant studios and boutiques of Canyon Road. We would certainly return to this charming retreat.
Love staying at Casa Tierra! This was our third stay and everything was wonderful! Close enough to downtown plaza area with great food, shopping. Highly recommend!
The propery was so comfortable and beautifully appointed. Walkable to the plaza and Canyon Road. The host was great and very accommodating. Am looking forward to booking this Casita again!
My husband and I spent a wonderful week over Christmas at this beautiful casita just a block off Canyon Road. Everything is just as pictured if not more beautiful. The location is perfect and Noel and Maggie were gracious and responsive hosts. We would definitely come back
Host was excellent with greeting, supplies for every room, labeling, getting around town, site seeing guides, etc. location was ideal. Right next to Canyon Road. Short walk to plaza with path along stream. We will be going back again.
The house is pure Sante Fe. It has an extremely well equiped kitchen. The interior decor is perfectly Sante Fe. My wife walked the trail by the river every day and loved it. Only 1 bloock from Canyon Road.
The house was clean and comfortable, a historic adobe home with a beautiful walking path nearby, and an easy walk to the plaza and to Canyon Road. The hosts were gracious, and communication with them was very easy. If you want a true feel for Santa Fe life, then this is the place for you!
We had a wonderful time at this home. It is a guest house right off the Canyon Gallery area. Easy walk to everything. The home has a cozy feel and the back area is very private and comfortable.
This is a really cute place and easy walking distance to the square in Santa Fe. Three of us stayed for 4 nights. We really did not do much meal prep but the place is equipped to do it if you want. Beds are comfy and there are plenty of hangars in the closets. Check-in was really easy. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it
Robert C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by NOËL BENNETT
The owner, NOËL BENNETT, has lived most of her life in the Southwest. After graduating from Stanford University, she lived with the Navajo for eight years and authored nine books on Navajo weaving, history and culture. She continues to write and paint from her studios in Santa Fe and in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico.
Why they chose this property
While living in Santa Fe for ten years, in the heat of the summer NOEL would walk her Komondor dog along the Santa Fe river. Always the shady paths and trickling water were refreshing and revitalizing---a stark reminder that water in the Great Southwest is sacred. One day she noticed that the two hand-mudded adobe homes along the river--a home and guest home that had always fascinated her--were for sale! There was no doubt that the location was unbeatable. Once inside, she found the earthiness, solar absorption, and quietness of the authentic adobe to be also irresistible. Since then she and her husband, "SIR DOKTOR" RUSSELL BETTS (International Environmentalist) have worked to remodel the homes to bring them into today's living standards--ever mindful of maintaining their original ambiance.
What makes this property unique
But there is more! What struck NOËL especially was how clearly the homes manifested Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style. First there is his signature honey-comb 120 degree angles so reflecting the way humans most comfortably function within architectural spaces. Second, there is his hallmark "continuous space" in which architecture is wielded to blur the line between humans and nature. Having herself grown up in California in a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home, plus having lived with the Navajo for eight years, plus having previously lived in a double-walled adobe, the unique combination of styles and materials ("Imagine! A 'Frank Lloyd Wright Adobe!') immediately felt like home. Over the years, NOËL has pieced together the fascinating history of these homes. Specifically they were HAND-built in the 1950s by Harry Pierson, an Economic Anthropologist/Columbia University Professor and co-author of "Trade and Market in the Early Empires." But fact finding continues: They have yet to find out how much of a hand Frank Lloyd Wright--or more likely one of his Taliesin West apprentices--might have played in creating the dual sense of coziness and expansiveness inherent in this oasis along the Santa Fe River.
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