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A Piece Of The Land Of Enchantment

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Entryway
Entryway
Family Room
Dining Table in Family Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Place, Vista Grande Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galisteo Basin Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Quail Run Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Piece Of The Land Of Enchantment

Two Bedrooms, two bath, bright, open, furnished home with Santa Fe style and comfort. (House is 3 Bedroom 1800 sq ft, but owner lockout of smallest bedroom making it a 2 bedroom 1650 sq ft. Lockout room Not Available)

El Dorado is 25 square miles of high desert beauty, Each house is on approximately 1.5 acres. We're a mile to the main road 285 which makes an easy 15-20 minute drive to Santa Fe. Away from the bustle, El Dorado is where the stargazing ramps up to another level.

You'll find lots of world class restaurants in Santa Fe, but we have a few local favorites that are not on the usual tourist list: The Chocolate Maven, Tune-Up Cafe & Cafe Fina.

Eldorado has 10,000 acres. Greenbelt areas for walking, running and biking, with nearby hiking trails. Shopping, cafe, grocery, and restaurants are less than a mile away.
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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
2nd bedroom is locked. If you need both bedrooms, please let me know and we will send the entry code
Only 2 guests allowed. This is our home. We want to limit wear and tear. If you anticipate added guests, please rent a house that allows more guests

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 256118
Property # 505155vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in a rural area. Galisteo Basin Preserve and New Mexico Land Conservancy reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Santa Fe Children's Museum. Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts and Recursos de Santa Fe are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Vista Grande Public Library - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galisteo Basin Preserve - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Quail Run Golf Course - 11 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Winsor Trail - 13 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Camel Rock Casino - 14 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Lamy Station - 11 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Fina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jambo Bobcat Bite - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arable - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thai On Canyon Eldorado - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Centro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Piece Of The Land Of Enchantment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Piece Of The Land Of Enchantment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Piece Of The Land Of Enchantment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Piece Of The Land Of Enchantment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Piece Of The Land Of Enchantment located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Vista Grande Public Library and within 6 miles (10 km) of Galisteo Basin Preserve and Thumb Trailhead. Cowboy Shack Trailhead and Nuckolls Brewing - Lamy Railyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with everything you need. Love the beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had another wonderful day Land of enchantment Bill was very helpful, the remodel is gorgeous. I will definitely be booking again next year had a lovely time and highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

Wonderful stay at a spectacular location

The house was great, plenty roomy with split bedroom/baths so everyone had privacy. House was beautiful with incredible sunsets and bright starry nights. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Lovely place, would book again!

Bill was very attentive to our booking and needs, very good host. Lovely place, I would book again. Clean, cozy and nice spacious grounds. Thank you, Bill!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thanks for the kind comments. Always nice to hear that your efforts are appreciated
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

El Dorado

Great house, great location. We’ve stayed at quite a few VRBO houses and this by far is one of the best. The location is a short drive to Santa Fe. There are plenty of places nearby to dine, shop, etc. Great neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Thanks for the kind words. Always a great feeling when someone appreciates our efforts to create something special.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Jean M.

Nice, clean house just close enough to enjoy Santa Fe but far enough for the relaxing peace + quiet.

The house was all set for us when we arrived. Directions were easy enough. We liked the layout of the house and the back porch. Yes, we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks for the nice comments. The house is an ongoing project and will probably never be "finished." Since your stay last month, we added flagstone to the back porch portal and to the patio off the kitchen. Landscaping the back yard is currently underway. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Getting five stars never gets old.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valyn P.

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

An excellent host

We have stayed at this lovely house before but this time we experienced some trouble with the heating that forced us to move. Bill was responsive and sympathetic, and really worked with us to come to a resolution. Minor adversity brought out the best in his hosting skills. We’ll come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Virginia M.

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

Lovely home but we ran into some problems.

We stayed here the summer of 2021 and had a lovely time. This time we were surprised to find the second bedroom locked despite the fact that the home was advertised as a two bedroom home and that is what we paid for. We also had problems with the heat which never got fully resolved. We were also surprised that this time there were two vehicles in the garage which made it difficult to navigate to the recycling and we could not use the grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

toni D.

A spectacular rental property

You will not be disappointed when you rent the home at 8 Avila in Eldorado. The property is beautiful. The home itself is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The kitchen has every cooking tool you would require. There are plenty of towels to use and the beds are nice and comfortable. There is a supermaket just down the street, so you will not have to travel far to buy groceries. The location of the house is only avbout 8 miles out of the Santa Fe Square. Eldorado is quiet and out of the hustle and bustle of the city. The views of the sunsets at night along with the stars are amazing. Its location is also near Rt. 25, os getting to other destinations is easy, just hop on the highway. If you run into any problems with the house, Bill is quick to come to your rescue. A smoke alarm went off while we were there. Bill had the battery replaced in no time.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kiki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like a sprawling neighborhood feel vs in-town hubbub, this is a wonderful area for home base. It's easy to hop on I 25 to Santa Fe, Albuquerque or the Pecos Wilderness/Las Vegas, NM area or 285 to Galisteo Basin Reserve, Lamy or Cerrillos. Eldorado has a grocery store, small restaurants and a satellite Santa Fe Brewery pub. The home's Master bedroom and bath are spacious; second bedroom and bath much smaller. The kitchen is well-appointed for cooking; dining inside at a large wooden table or al fresco on the patio. We did learn a very hard VRBO lesson: READ ALL DETAILS of listings IN THEIR ENTIRETY before booking a stay! While browsing this listing we noted "A/C" under "Popular amenities" section ( necessary in June in Santa Fe!) but failed to study the "ESSENTIAL" section where 7th item down states "AC Split in Master bedroom. No AC in rest of house." We were unpleasantly surprised as temps were high and house was hot from late am to twilight but that was on us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donald c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house, very top of the line appliances. Plenty of room. Owner’s are easily accessible to problem solve. Close to small market and great coffee/ bakery shop. Would definitely recommend as very nice .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Lovely home and convenient location

We really enjoyed our stay. The home is located is a quiet neighborhood and it’s easy to drive into Santa Fe. The kitchen is particularly well supplied which was very helpful since we stayed for a full month. We had excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Perfect in every way!

My husband and I stayed here for a week. It is the perfect location for anyone wanting to spend time in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. We were surprised by how quiet it was where the house is located. We actually never heard anything while we were in the house. It was awesome. The house is spotless and has anything one may need. The master bedroom and bath were incredible. The bed was so comfortable and the master closet is huge!! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook some meals when we chose to eat at the house and there is a nice little neighborhood supermarket very close to the house. Bill was very easy to get in touch with and check in was a breeze. If we are ever back out in the area, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leen S.

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

Amazing Stay!!

Beautiful, clean, charming and convenient house in a wonderful peaceful location! Close to shops and restaurants! Beautiful sunset view from the outdoor patio. Bill was great and fast in answering all our questions. Loved the attention to details and all his recommendations. Would love to come back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Just what we were looking for

A nice quiet house. Well equipped. Owner was very responsive to questions and helpful in recommending hikes and restaurants in the area. We would stay here again.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Great place outside of Santa Fe

The property is beautiful and clean. We had everything we needed while staying. The owner answered our questions quickly. It is a few minutes outside of Santa Fe, but that is what we wanted. We were wanting to do outdoor activities and cook. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy K.

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

Great house, responsive owner.

Well equipped kitchen, roomy and comfortable, great linens, all the comforts of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

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

Perfect Vacation!

It felt like home, the house was beautiful, there was nothing we needed, the setting was picturesque! Bill gave us very useful information. We took a Balloon ride, got plenty of our favorite, Mexican Food, and other great food! The art was incredible! We saw Meow Wolf, and got into Georgia O'Keef's home. Thank you for helping make our stay perfect Bill! If 8 Avila is available when we come out there again we will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Awesome and relaxing environment.

We have used VRBO many times, both in the US, and in Europe. To quote my finance, "I have never taken as many pictures of a place we stayed, as the property in Santa Fe." Gave the location four stars because it is a somewhat of a drive (about 20 minutes) to most venues in Santa Fe. For us, the drive was not an issue. In fact, being a little isolated was one of the appealing features of the property for us, but everyone may not see it the same way. The house had everything one could need for a "home away from home." A first for us was fire extinguishers and a first aid kit, the later of which came in handy when we need an aspirin. We hope to return next year to Santa Fe, and would not even consider another property unless this home was rented for the time we wanted to be there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Our favorite vacation house!

This was our fourth time staying here and it was just like we expected....fit our needs perfectly! It’s a very comfortable home for our family of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Girls trip

The house was great, we were not there much, but when we were, we enjoyed the house. The hot water was great, never ran out. Each having our own bedrooms was wonderful. It is a little far out of town, but close enough to the highway to get anywhere quickly. If you go, take a hot air balloon ride with Johnny Lewis, it was wonderful, he is a great pilot. Thanks Bill for sharing your house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Everything we needed and hoped for

Spacious, comfortable, clean and quiet. pleanty of linen and all kitchen itensils provided and also sharp knives, wich were a welcome difference. Wonderful to be rural yet so close to Santa Fe. We heard coyotes at night, went for lovely walks in the cool mornings and used the local community swimming pool often. Great communication with Bill. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Very comfortable, quiet, great for families

This was our third time staying here and it was still great! The house amenities and floor plan are great for families. Having two walled in yards was good for the kids to run around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

SHANNON T.

Nice home in quiet community outside Santa Fe.

I would like to start by saying this is a nice 3br home with easy access to nearby attractions. The beds are very comfortable and all the furnishings are nice... We stayed for a week in June with 4 adults and our 21 mos old son. There was a community recreation area nearby with a nice playground and pool which our son enjoyed. Bill was a a available immediately by phone when we called and very graciously worked with the community center to get us guest pool passes( thank you !). We did encounter a broken toilet seat upon arriving and this was reported and immediately addressed and replaced........ as for suggestions and things to consider...... one does need to take in to consideration that there is no cooling system and while there are fans in each bedroom there is no fan in the main family and kitchen area and it was quite hot during our stay. Even with keeping the windows and doors open during the cool hours and keeping them closed and the curtains drawn during the day the temperature in the main part of the house was in the 80's ... the master bedroom would not cool down below 80 until well into the early morning hours. It would have been nice to have had a box fan for the living area , particularly because we had a couple of nights when there was no breeze. We have stayed in El Dorado before but there was always a swamp cooler which makes a huge difference. As for my other concerns, because we did have to have the screened sliding doors open so much we did encounter many spiders... also there is no garbage disposal and a limited supply of kitchen garage bags .. I would also make a suggestion of having more toilet paper.... we had 4 rolls for 5 people for a week. And the master bath only had one washcloth.... plenty of towels but only 5 washcloths total for 5 people for a week and only 2 dish towels and 2 dishcloths which made for more frequent laundry. The kitchen was well stocked except for limited storage containers for left overs and only 2 ice trays for a fridge that does not have ice maker. Overall would stay again but not in summer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Hi Shannon, Thanks for the review. I was at the house last June, so I know how hot it is in June. The afternoon monsoons start in July. The monsoons bring afternoon clouds and a cooling breeze Bill Steiner
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

We have stayed here numerous times. Need I say more?!!?

All that is needed to be comfortable is provided.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Bill Steiner

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We live in the Silicon Valley and have been coming to Santa Fe for the last 25 years. We fell in love with the area and especially El Dorado. We're avid hikers and skiers. We love all the options to enjoy the outdoors that Santa Fe has to offer.Santa Fe offers a lot of unique dining options that are not available even in the foodie rich San Francisco Bay Area.

Why they chose this property

We spent two years looking for properties in El Dorado. Every property seemed to have a problem. Usually is came down the the floor plan or the quality of construction. We missed out on one property with an amazing view next to the greenbelt, but we did well. The house was a former model, and it fit us to a tee. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Remodeled in 2025. All new kitchen and remodeled bathrooms take the house to a new level.

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