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Private home along Pojoaque Creek, perfect for Families, Reunions & Getaways!

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Pool
Miscellaneous
Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Private home along Pojoaque Creek, perfect for Families, Reunions & Getaways!

Welcome to El Caracol. Designed by renowned architect Allen McNown and built by our parents, Ann and Wilfred Friedman, this mid-century adobe fusion home has been restored and ownership is now back in the family!

Life in the Pojoaque Valley moves at a much slower pace. Cell signals are spotty and Ubers are rare. What El Caracol lacks in frills it makes for in originality, style and beauty.

The space

PLEASE NOTE: THE POOL IS OPEN MAY -SEPTEMBER ONLY.

Dubbed El Caracol for its striking spiral shape, the architecture revolves around the spiral staircase at the heart of the home. Each of the adobe bricks were formed and laid by the Friedman family who lived + loved here for over forty years.

Downstairs is comprised of three private bedrooms (1 queen bed/room), two full bathrooms, a sunroom with (full) daybed, a spacious sunken living room plus fully stocked chef's kitchen, dining room + dedicated workspace.

Upstairs offers a king + queen bed with an additional full bath, library + private deck. The upstairs suite is a true loft with no door.

We provide three air mattresses with additional linens at no extra charge.

El Caracol is situated on just over two acres of land. The back courtyard boasts a 40' pool (depth ranges 3' to 10') and hot tub. There is no lifeguard on duty. The hot tub is always heated at no extra charge.

The game room is not insulated and is not suitable for sleeping in the cold months, but is a real treat the rest of the year! Foosball, darts, pool table + ping-pong are available for your enjoyment.

The rear property line of El Caracol is Nambe Creek (property of the Pojoaque Pueblo). Most days of the year the is a wonderful trickling stream perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Guest access
The entire home, game room + surrounding fenced acreage is available to you during your stay.

Cell signals in the Pojoaque Valley are notoriously spotty. We encourage guests to utilize wifi-enabled calling while at El Caracol.

Ubers in Pojoaque are few + far between. We recommend you have your own vehicle for getting around.

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About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in a rural area. Rio Grande and Nambe Falls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center and Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Don Quixote Distillery and Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cities of Gold Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Santa Fe Opera - 14 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 20 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Race Book - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gabriel's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and accommodating with any questions or requests we had! We had a large group (12 people) and were very comfortable with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2026
We are thrilled your group enjoyed our home. It’s perfectly designed for family and large group gatherings. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
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10/10 Excellent

Konrad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, hosts were great with communication and details for the house. It was great location for hikes, golf, and restaurants nearby. Beautiful backdrop. Hot tub was a hit. Would highly recommend staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly unique comfortable home. Convenient to Santa Fe while quiet and close to nature. A great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Loved the property and everything on it. Game room was great, extra supplies on site were great, and such a unique property. Was our home base for a 16 person ski trip if a lifetime. We are already talking about coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2026
It was a pleasure to host your large group for your ski trip! We look forward to have you return next year.
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