Elegant 3 bedroom home with stunning views and 5 star reviews!

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6267 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Opera13 min drive
Santa Fe Plaza18 min drive
Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)29 min drive
Nambe Falls40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King suite

1 King Bed

Queen suite

1 Queen Bed

Queen suite sitting

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

King

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Queen

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming, Lovely or "Encantado" this perfectly appointed 2800 square foot, three bedroom home awaits your visit to Santa Fe. The property is sited on five peaceful acres in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, approximately 12 miles northeast of the Santa Fe Plaza. You can easily drive to the plaza and downtown in about 20 minutes, passing the Four Seasons Resort, thru the village of Tesuque with its few galleries and hip restaurants or hop easily on the highway and head north to explore Taos and Abiquiu.
So much adventure awaits your visit to New Mexico and Casa Encantado is the perfect base from which to explore. Return home to the tranquil portal, light a fire in the outdoor fireplace and enjoy the uninterrupted mountain views and solitude.
Filled with numerous New Mexican style touches, this home is intimate enough for one couple yet spacious and functionally designed for two couples or a family. Highlights include an open kitchen/dining/living area and two spacious bedroom suites. Fireplace in the great room creates additional warmth and festivity. Soothingly cool plaster walls, unique artwork, heated wood flooring, classic beam ceilings, and handsome finishes accentuate each room, creating a magical, relaxed, and unaffected ambiance. Plentiful windows and skylights create a gorgeous natural glow within and allow for appreciation of the marvelous surroundings and breathtaking views. The bedroom suites are located at either side of the house, creating privacy for all guests. The queen suite has a separate sitting room that can be used as the third bedroom with its queen sized pullout sofa.
All of this opens to lovely gardens in the front entrance courtyard, a spacious 1500 square foot portal with dining and lounging areas, outdoor fireplace and gas grill and leads to nice walking on dirt roads and trails thru the community.

We would be delighted to have you enjoy our home!

The house is meticulously cleaned and maintained with a well equipped gourmet kitchen, fine tableware, crisp linens, puffy towels and pillows...making your stay so comfortable you may be torn between exploring New Mexico or relaxing at home and gazing at the sunset!

Property manager

Melissa Stoller

Premier Host

Languages

English

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Find out more

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 25

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Please write to us about your pets for approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Stays of two weeks or more will require a midway cleaning paid for by the guest

Note that rates are for 4 guests. Additional guests are charged $50 per guest per night.

Fireworks are not permitted in the neighborhood. Lost opener fee $75 Lost key fee $25

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 23-6063

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Palace of the Governors and New Mexico Museum of Art are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Towa Golf Resort and Santa Fe Children's Museum. Recursos de Santa Fe and Santa Fe Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Holiday homes in Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

Santa Fe Opera - 13 min drive
Santa Fe Plaza - 18 min drive
Loretto Chapel - 20 min drive
Nambe Falls - 40 min drive
Ski Santa Fe - 47 min drive

Getting around

Santa Fe Depot - 19 min drive
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Cottonwood Kitchen - 11 min drive
Gabriel's - 15 min drive
Tesuque Village Market - 11 min drive
Turquoise Trail Bar & Grill - 17 min drive
Red Sage Restaurant - 17 min drive

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Molly M., Golden, CO

31 Dec 2023

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

Excellent Stay

We were two couples spending the Christmas week at this incredible property. Melissa was a gracious, communicative, and welcoming host, and the house was fully equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the wood-burning fireplace, expansive views, and comfortable layout of this superb home. We can't wait to return - thank you for everything!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

6 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful and scenic stay in Santa Fe.

We love this house and its peaceful location. It’s our second time staying here! It is an excellent home for friends or family to gather, unwind, and connect. My wife loves reading in the front courtyard, watching the birds visit the fountain and feeders, and sipping on coffee prepared from local ground coffee/espresso beans that are provided. Melissa is a most welcoming host who takes excellent care of the property and guests. We appreciate her quick responses and availability if we have questions.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P., CA

26 Oct 2023

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

Tranquility at its best

Thank you again for opening your home to us! Thank you as always to Melissa and Susy, as well, for all their impeccable care.

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R., College Station, Texas

9 Jul 2023

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

Gorgeous views, impeccable home, fantastic service

Everything was exceptional from booking, checkin, communication, the home itself and all amenities. Melissa was wonderful. The home had everything we needed and the owners thoughtfully prestocked essentials for the first few days. The architecture of the home, the gardens, water features, and the views were stunning. It’s so quiet that you could hear a pin drop outdoors. Just a wonderfully relaxing week. Highly recommend the home and hope to stay here again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

2 Jul 2023

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

Amazing High Desert Retreat!!

High desert views and a home that has everything you need for a perfect Santa Fe/Tesuque getaway! The home is exquisite with huge covered and open beam patios featuring fountains and cool garden sitting areas and fireplaces. The pictures on Vrbo are good, but the house is honestly so much better than the photos. We’ve stayed in many Vrbo homes across the country but this may well be our favorite so far. It is architecturally beautiful, furnished in Santa Fe style, very spacious living areas, and was everything we expected and so much more. Very private, very quiet area. Great management team!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Stoller

We have a wonderful property manager, Melissa, who has lived in Santa Fe most of her life. We are the owners, David and Susan.
Many years ago, when the kids were little, we'd often vacation in Santa Fe or stop there on the way north to Colorado. One year, we said, "You know, some day we might want to retire to Santa Fe. Why don't we rent a house there and see what's it's like?" We ended up booking a rental near Santa Fe in the foothills of the Sangre in a place called "Vista Redonda".

When we turned into the neighborhood, all I could say was "wow". I didn't want to leave and basically we spent the whole week on the portal watching the mountains and the sky with ever changing play of clouds, light, and shadows.

Late one afternoon, while taking a walk, we came across an empty lot in the neighborhood with an old rusted sign, "For sale by Owner" and a faded phone number-barely legible. We looked at each other and said "why don't we copy down that phone number? We love it here - and you never know."

We ended up calling that faded phone number and eventually buying the lot. And after many more passing years, we worked with a local architect and builder to design and construct the beautiful home that we now call "Casa Encantado".

When people ask me, "Why did you pick Santa Fe, I reply, "we live in Vista Redonda." And when they ask "Why Vista Redonda?" I reply "You just have got to see it".

As a young boy, I can still remember hiking to the top of a small hill, looking out toward the horizon and saying to myself - Someday I want to build a house with a view." Thus we have Casa Encantado.

Why they chose this property

When you step through the front door of Casa Encantado, the vista opens up to all of Northern New Mexico. As you walk in – a feeling of peace comes over you. When you go through to the portal and see the snowcapped peaks or the thunderheads building over the Rio Grande valley and watch the ravens swooping in the updrafts – a sense of freedom and relaxation sets in. Why this property? Because of the way it makes you feel.

What makes this property unique

Located at an elevation of 7000 feet on the edge of a high desert mesa, tranquil privacy at Casa Encantado is assured by five acres – dotted with juniper and pinon trees. The view is expansive – ranging from the peak at Santa Fe Baldy at 12,000 feet – across the Rio Grande Valley to the river at 5,500 and then back up to the lights of Los Alamos in the distant Jemez.

But while providing a sense of isolation, Casa Encantado is only a short drive from all of the world class amenities that Santa Fe has to offer.

Rancho Encantado Santa Fe is a five-star Four Seasons resort located five minutes away. The resort offers a spa, fine dining and a cozy bar where you will often run into visiting celebrities.

Ten minutes gets you to the Tesuque Village Market – a great family “roadhouse” offering burgers, salads, soups, pizza and outstanding margaritas.

The Santa Fe Opera is only 15 minutes away.

And then, of course – the Santa Fe Plaza – and all of the restaurants, shopping, galleries and museums there – is about a 20-minute drive.

Most residents and visitors enjoy long walks through the neighborhood – around the mesas and down through the arroyos. There are also numerous parks and cultural sites in the area for day trips and hikes.

In the winter, skiing is great. Ski Santa Fe is about a 45-minute drive – an easy day drip. The world renown Taos Ski Valley is about 2 hours.

In terms of the house itself – one visitor observed – “this place is like a jewel”. All the finishes, from the custom plaster, oak cabinets, granite and limestone countertops, original New Mexico walnut floors are “first class”. The entry is finished in dry stacked stone – an homage to the Anastasi of Chaco.

In short – unique benefits? We think that Casa Encantado is special because it offers a unique combination of privacy, comfort, beauty, activities and access to culture and amenities that no other place in Santa Fe can match. We think you will want to come back.