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Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

Holiday home in Chama with kitchen and balcony

Photo gallery for Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

Front perennial garden and porch
Exterior
Lilacs in Bloom (mid/late May) and a view from Terrace Ave.
A fully loaded kitchen. Also with a loaded view of the Cumbres Pass.
Dining room looking through the original archway into the living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chama, NM
  • Place, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eleanor Daggett Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Chama
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Study

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

Downtown location...Awaken to the whistles of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, smell the smoke and catch a glimpse of it pass by while drinking coffee on the front porch. The house is very spacious, comfortable and very well furnished. The house is decorated with local and southwest art & decor and antiques throughout and is your own private art gallery and antique shop, with most items available for your purchase as a gift, a souvenir of your trip or just to add to your own personal collection.

The kitchen has everything you would want or need. Linens and towels are provided, as well as laundry on site. Spare air mattresses and some infant/toddler items are also available.

There's a school playground and basketball courts across the street. Only a 4-6 minute walk to the train station, dining and shopping. A short bike ride to the Chama River or Sergent's Wildlife. Access to the river is a short hike across the street and over the train tracks. Mountain biking, road biking, fishing, hunting, hiking, photography, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing all minutes away.

Jicarilla Casino is 30 minutes west.

Ghost Ranch is 40 minutes south.

Pagosa Springs, CO is 45 min to 1 hour north depending on conditions. Enjoy the beautiful vistas and roaming wildlife on the way, and even stop at the Wildlife Park just outside Pagosa. In Pagosa, you can take a tube down the river, soak in the river from the town park, soak in the famous Pagosa Hot Springs, hike, mountainbike, ski/snowboard at Wolf Creek which gets some of the most snow in the lower 48 followed by soaking in the hot springs, and shop the local art and antique galleries.

Durango, CO with the Durango Silverton Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, shopping and skiing/snowboarding is 1.5 to 2 hrs away. Durango has an airport. You will pass thru Pagosa to get there.

Taos and Santa Fe, known for their arts and skiing are 2 hrs away, east and south respectively. Santa Fe also has an airport.

Albuquerque, 3 hrs south, has the closest International airport, plenty of casinos and its Skytram into the Sandia Mountains.

Beautiful vistas and wildlife make driving enjoyable to and from this central location!


Holiday/Weekend Events include but are not limited to:
Chama Chile Ski Classic (MLK weekend)
Chama Sno-Ball Balloon Rally (4th weekend in Feb.)
Memorial Day
4th of July
Chama Days (2nd Weekend in August)
Labor Day
Columbus/Indigenous Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Festival in the Mountains (1st weekend in December)
Christmas & New Year's Week/Weekends (Dec 23 - Jan 1)

***All rentals require a $59 accidental damage insurance policy purchase. This will be included in your quote.***

***PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS TIME***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Infant bouncer, air mattress, bsketball/playground
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
An additional $25/night per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chama

Located in Chama, this holiday home is in the city centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area and Heron Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chama, NM

What's nearby

  • Chama Church of Christ - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eleanor Daggett Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rio Chama - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Chama Coffee And Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fina's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elk Horn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Santy's Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. located?

Located in the heart of Chama, this holiday home is steps away from Chama Church of Christ and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Eleanor Daggett Library and Rio Chama are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 196 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margo M.

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

Large house, Great location

It was exactly what we were looking for. Very central location and easy to get to town. Clean and comfortable for a large group!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kayla c.

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

Wedding vacation

This was a great house for a a week long vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike V., Lincoln, Nebraska USA

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

Amazing Property

Great place, close to everything in Chama. Charming updated home! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ron J.

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

Friends getaway

Had a good time, the train ride and the bus ride back was great. The house was well stocked with bedding, cooking utensils, etc. Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P H.

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

Cozy relaxing time

Very cozy liked it very much if it could have another small step in front porch and rail for us old folks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Angel Fire

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

Chama Trip to Ride Cumbres Toltec Train

Great house for family or friends. 2nd time to stay here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

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

Cumbres and Toltec RR

Great value here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Rio Rancho, NM

Very nice home!

Our family really enjoyed staying in your beautiful home in Chama! The home looks like it has been updated very nicely. Thanks for sharing your home! We hope to stay again in the future!

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chama House

Spacious, well equipped home and good location. Could have been a little cleaner. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Great house

Worked out perfect. Super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Georgetown, Texas

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

Elk Hunt 4 Amigos

Great home and very comfortable. Host was very helpful and always available. Having 4 Bdrms and 3 Baths is very nice and this home and area was vey quiet. We will return on our next stay in thus area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

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

Wonderful historic home!

We loved everything about our stay and only wished we had booked another night, especially when the train was cancelled due to snow! It would have been the PERFECT place to hang out all day in the rain/snow! Someone might want to go through the games, as many have missing pieces and cannot be played😅
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harold L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration

Property was very dusty, baseboards are dirty. No hand soap or shampoo (we were not told to bring our own), we were given the wrong internet sign on. Thankfully, someone had left a handwritten note stuck on the side of the refrigerator. We were 5 siblings, with 3 spouses and 2 birthday women. Our goal was to spend the day on the train, which made this location very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia J.

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

Will go back again

This is a beautiful home with beautiful furnishings. Felt right at home when we got there. Could use a little cleaning out of the refrigerator/kitchen drawers. I usually like the house very cool and had a hard time getting the house to cool down. Good thing the weather was cool and it helped to have the windows open at night. Wouldn't be comfortable in hotter weather. Will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary m., Tolar USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Hunt 2022

House is just right for us, bedroom for each person . Problems: onion growing in bag in pantry, bag contained other spoiled items also, we threw the bag out and aired out pantry. Baseboards dusty. Faucets squeak. Took care of squeaky doors with WD40. It is nice to a have a washer/dryer and dishwasher. Need a four slice toaster. Like the new electronic door locks. We placed the shelf unit that is by back door in the kitchen as a work bar. It worked great, placed chip bags and other snack items on lower shelfs. We put the bench under the window in the mud room so we could put on/ take off boots. We placed our hunting gear tubs in the space to the right of the kitchen door that leads from mud room to kitchen. Even with the minor issues we will stay again next year if available at time of our hunt week.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay! Was there to ride the train with my siblings and their families. The home fit our needs perfectly. The only problem we had was the oven did not work. There was a toaster oven, but it was too small for the items we brought. We made it work! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfortable for 6 adults to relax indoors and out. Well supplied kitchen, which is good because you should plan to cook your meals. Restaurant scene in Chama is seeing some turnover. Only one cafe was open during our mid-week stay. Walking distance to the train station, which is well worth the visit. Forested area with elk and deer in and around the town. Beautiful country, I would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful home in Chama. It is convenient to the train and a lovely place to spend some time in the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my friends went down to Chama, for a man conference, while we were there, we went to chama Downtown and bought some souvenirs for our kids, we really like the house. We’re thinking about Booking it for next year Again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Close to town, and easy access. Directions were good, and easy to get in with code. The full size kitchen was great, and plenty of cookware and necessities. Bedrooms were nice with plenty of covers if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacque P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was comfy, clean and had everything we needed to cook :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

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

Amazing place

This house has all the amenities you could think of which made the stay great. Location and communication with the host was a 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute interior. Great for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house. It worked well for the 5 adults and 2 kids. We played cards on the big table each night. It was close to the train station. Access and Wi-Fi worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brian Mello (Owner)

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I was introduced to Chama, NM when I was working on the Navajo Reservation from 2002-2007. A colleague of mine bought a house in Chama and after I visited once, I fell in love with the area as it was a stark contract to the painted desert, but both provided a variety of outdoor activities in different environments. I bought the home in 2003 and began fixing it up in 2005, and did not finish until 2008, after I had already returned to Massachusetts, where I currently live.

Why they chose this property

This is one of the oldest homes remaining in Chama. It is a gambrel style victorian and was built in 1882. Records indicate that the builder of the home was a conductor of the D&RG railroad. There is more history related to this man and his family located in the home. The house has been completely remodeled, but strong effort was made to keep the details and charm accurate to the era. If you look closely during your stay, you will be able to spot some of the original features of the home.

What makes this property unique

The home is the last home on Terrace Ave/Main St in Chama, with views of the Cumbres Pass from all north windows and the decks. You can catch a glimpse of the train pass by in the morning, as the tracks are directly across the street, and the depot, dining and shopping are all a 4-6 minute walk from the home. There is driveway behind the home that can fit 2 vehicles, and plenty of additional parking behind the garage on Maple St. or along the side of the property on 1st St...enough to easily accommodate 30' trailers/motorhomes but is currently without hookups. It is easily accessible in the Winter, as all town roads are plowed by the state.

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