Hillside Hacienda - Relax in the Sangre de Christo Foothills -

** NEW - Air Conditioning, Coffee/Wet Bar, Double Vanity in Master Bath **
Located less than 2 miles from the famous Santa Fe Plaza, this beautifully appointed, 3,500 square foot home with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the foothills above Santa Fe is perfect for your large group. This spacious near North East residence offers a lot of living space, views and a very private setting in one of Santa Fe's most desirable locations. There is a beautiful walk to the nearby Ft. Marcy park and then on to the plaza in just 10-15 minutes (or just hop in your car and be there in 5 minutes). The home has picturesque views of the hillsides as well as the spectacular New Mexican sunrise and most of the rooms are south facing into the arroyo for maximum privacy.

This home has two en suite master bedrooms to easily accommodate your large groups and 3,500 square feet of luxurious living space for your vacation enjoyment. This home is tastefully furnished with carefully collected art and antiques. The homeowners lived overseas and travelled extensively for years, so this home is furnished with furniture and art from North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

There is maid service throughout the year to maintain the property to the highest of standards. The bedrooms all have high quality beds and bedding – and the house has four king size beds and two twin beds. In addition, the owner can also provide roll away beds and/or twin air mattresses upon request at an additional fee. (All additional sleeping options need to be arranged in advance).

This property has free wireless internet (Comcast Xfinity Blast 300 Mbps with an Orbi mesh router) so that you can keep in touch with the outside world while you try to detach and relax in Santa Fe.

MAIN LEVEL: The main floor you walk in on is the upstairs floor. It is bright and cheery, with light radiating from windows in the living room, dining room and kitchen. There are 10-foot-tall ceilings with a beautiful wooden beamed ceiling. You can walk out French doors onto a generous full-length balcony along the living room and back of the house that overlooks an arroyo, with great Sandia vistas. There is a beautiful corner fireplace in the living room that is perfect for gathering around to warm up at the end of the day. The entire main floor has new Saltillo tile floors and high-quality rugs.

The main/upstairs level has a cozy kitchen as well as an large open-concept living and dining room. The antique New Mexican dining table seats 8 people and an additional table/chairs are available if arranged in advance for larger parties. The master bedroom (BR1 in the photos) with en suite bathroom is upstairs along with the guest bedroom (BR2 in the photos) and another full bath. The laundry room is tucked away in a corner on the main floor. There is a large flat-screen smart TV in the living room as well as another smart tv in BR2.

Kitchen: The cozy furnished kitchen adjoins the living area, perfect for relaxing and entertaining, with service for up to 12 people. There is virtually every imaginable appliance and serving dish and stemware that we utilize when entertaining. Wine glasses and barware are provided in the kitchen and also in the red Chinese cabinet next to the dining table.

Bedrooms: BR1 – King bed, en suite bathroom with tub/shower
BR2 – King bed, full bathroom with tub/shower right across the hall

LOWER LEVEL: Beautilful Saltillo and Moroccan encaustic tiles on the staircase lead you to the open, spacious lower level, which features a large den, three carpeted bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The den has leather chairs and a sofa, a large flat screen smart TV, games, puzzles, books, and a new foosball table. There are two doors downstairs that lead to the large flagstone patio. Here you will find a propane BBQ grill, a dining table that seats 8 people as well as additional tables and chairs to accommodate large groups. This is a great place to enjoy coffee while you watch the sun rise or, perhaps, a glass of wine to wind down at the end of the day.

The 2nd en suite master king bedroom is downstairs (BR3 in the photos) and this bathroom has a Talavera tiled walk-in shower. BR3 also has walk out access to the flagstone patio. There is another bedroom with a king bed (BR4 in the photos) and a bedroom with a pair of twin beds (BR5 in the photos) that share the remaining bathroom, which has a double vanity, a walk-in shower and a jacuzzi tub.

Bedrooms: BR3 – King bed, en suite bathroom
BR4 – King bed; shares large bathroom with BR5
BR5 – 2 Twin beds; shares large bathroom with BR4

OUTSIDE SPACE:

The flagstone patio at the back of the house has ample seating for your large group gatherings. There is a wrought iron patio table with seating for 8, a small coffee table with seating for 4 more and an area with bancos for additional seating options.

There is also a gas fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs - the perfect place to spend a cold evening with friends and family. There is also a propane bbq grill next to the seating area.

***NOTE*** See rules below as well as the Terms & Conditions document that is attached. You must agree to follow all rules in order to rent this property.

* Parties/events not allowed - Contact owner for city policy/short term rental restrictions. This home is perfect for family reunions and small group gatherings. There is space for everyone and it is conveniently located close to the Plaza. Any gathering has to be approved in advance and there will be additional fees assessed. Absolutely no glitter or confetti is to be used in the home or on the property.

*The home has an exposed staircase that is steep and tiled. Please consider this if your group has babies or toddlers. Some elderly people may have difficulty with the stairs, as well, but there are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the upper level to accommodate them safely.

* Minimum age to rent this property is 25 years old.

* Housekeeping and linens are provided for 10 people. There will be an additional charge of $20 per person per night above the original 10 people for larger groups or for groups just needing additional beds. The full list of guests will need to be provided to the homeowners at the time of the rental request. If additional rollaway beds/linens and towels are required, they must be requested in advance.

* Furniture is not to be moved by guests. If furniture is moved and has to be returned, there will be a redecoration fee of $50/hour.

* If guests cause excessive wear to walls/floors, there will be a $50/hour fee to repaint walls and/or refinish floors.

* Excessive trash left behind/not placed in bins will be subject to a trash removal fee of up to $250.

* Early arrivals/late checkouts must be pre-approved but usually cannot be arranged due to tight cleaning schedules. Guests cannot enter the home when the housekeeping team is still cleaning.

* If guests (or their guests) smoke on or in our premises, they will be charged a $500 Special Deep Cleaning and Deodorizing Fee to clean the interior of the home as well as the exterior living spaces.

* If guests surreptitiously bring or permit pets of any kind on the property, they will be charged a $500 Special Deep Cleaning Fee.

* Security cameras are placed outside of the home for your security, security of the home and to monitor wild life (namely bears during season). Door and window sensors are utilized to prevent easy access for intruders and for potential damages from windows broken by tree branches, hail and high winds.


Cancellation policy is as follows:

- If a request to cancel is submitted in writing 60 days or more prior to arrival date, 100% of the rental price will be refunded.

- If a request to cancel is submitted in writing 30 days or more prior to arrival date, a cancellation fee of 50% of the rental price will be forfeited. The remaining balance of your deposit will be credited to your credit card.

- If a request to cancel is submitted in writing 30 days or less prior to arrival date, the full rental amount, including all taxes and fees, will be forfeited.

Santa Fe Short Term Rental Permit # 16-00141441