Notes from the host
Near Canyon Road-Adobe Beauty
EXQUISITE PRIVATE, SPACIOUS 1880 ADOBE IN HISTORIC EAST SIDE. Watch the sun setting over the mountains from our 1500-square-foot walled and fenced rear flagstone patio. The patio is ringed by beautiful gardens and shaded by an old honey locust tree. Then grill outside or go in and enjoy our beautifully furnished and art-filled home. No shared walls. Off-street parking amid huge park-like grounds by one of Santa Fe’s famous landscape designers—full of mature native xeric plants, shrubs, and perennial wildflowers as well as organic fruit trees. Lots of books on NM art, hikes, birds, wildflowers, butterflies, fiction, etc. This is my home for 3-4 months a year.
WALK 3 BLOCKS TO CANYON ROAD to enjoy scores of the city’s best galleries and restaurants, THEN WALK OR TAKE FREE PUBLIC SHUTTLE TO PLAZA AND OTHER POINTS. DOG FRIENDLY. Our beautiful, private, spacious walled and coyote-fenced adobe compound dates from 1880 and is in a colorful, historic Santa Fe neighborhood. Master bedroom has a king bed and a twin bed size window bench; second bedroom has twin-size trundle beds and doubles as an office with desk, chair, and file cabinet; living room has a queen sofabed and equipale sofa is a twin bed. Bathroom has two sinks, tub with shower--all completely tiled. Skylights; three wood burning kiva fireplaces; hardwood, tile, and slate floors. Large flagstoned entry foyer (in addition to apartment’s 1100-square-foot interior size). Tinwork throughout by award-winning Santa Fe artist. Chef's kitchen, hand-carved dining table seats 8, hand-carved doors; cove and viga-latilla ceilings. Lots of closets and storage space. FREE PUBLIC SHUTTLE: The Santa Fe Pick-Up makes stops on Canyon Road before heading to the Plaza and other points throughout the city. Or walk to the Plaza in 20 minutes. It's easy to leave your car parked on our enclosed grounds and spend time in town.
Designed for privacy and quietness and surrounded by extensive, beautiful xeric native gardens. Mature organic fruit trees and shrubs, pines, and lots of flowering plants create an oasis, perfuming the mountain air and sheltering numerous birds (including hummingbirds) and butterflies. Sit on rustic benches in front under the shade of old organic apple, hawthorne, and sugarberry trees and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells. Or enjoy a picnic or barbecue on the rear patio--plenty of seating, room for projects, and a barbecue grill for you and your guests.
This lovingly renovated home-away-from-home is furnished with full electronic system including new flat screen HDTV and DVD player, fastest internet service available in Santa Fe, interesting and comfortable furniture, outstanding art and book collection. Parking area, inside the walled and fenced grounds, is surrounded by chamisa (covered with yellow flowers September-October), pinon and ponderosa pine, organic fruit trees, and beds of shrubs and flowers.
It is a 15-20 minute stroll to St. John’s College and the Ataleya and Dale Ball Trailheads. A 10-minute drive will take you to the Audubon preserve, and in 30 minutes or less you'll be at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, 10000 Waves Japanese Spa, or the Santa Fe Opera. The onsite property manager is helpful and responsive, and the owner is happy to talk with you to answer any questions, etc. We promise you a warm, rich experience like so many other guests have enjoyed over the years! The historic beauty and spaciousness of our compound along with close proximity to everything is extremely rare in Santa Fe. Available for 29 nights or more; no short-term rentals.
REPRESENTATIVE RENTERS' QUOTES:
“I just wanted to let you know that Julie and I had a great time and Santa Fe and really enjoyed the apartment. Thank you very much for everything. It’s a great place. We also took your recommendations and went to La Choza and Café Sena, and hiked the Ataleya trial. It all made for a great vacation for us.
Again, thank you.”
Best regards,
Pete
“We really had the best time and will be in touch about coming back next year.
Is there anything you would like me to do before we leave?
Thank you again, we really had a great time!”
Fondly,
Marylyn
“We've been in a bit over a week and I haven't yet thanked you for your kind note and lovely bottle of wine - thank you for such a nice welcome!
Anyway, this photo was taken the day we arrived as we were about to set out on our first walk. Bear had been in the car for 3 days; he was ready to go! We've been on many outings since with his favorite being off leash on the many mountain trails full of other happy canines.
We love the house and its many charms. I feel like I'm just getting to know it, now that things have finally quieted down. I'd love to know the history of it if you get the chance.
Hope this finds you well and, again, thank you for everything.”
Lisa
“I've been enjoying the house, and Santa Fe's great fall weather-
I'm going to hate to leave.
I hope everything is going well with you all!!
Happy Halloween!”
Philip
“Thank you. What a wonderful house you have! We certainly want to come back. There is so much that we did not get to do. We are eagerly anticipating a return trip.”
Janet
“We have enjoyed our time here very much. Living in this neighborhood has given us an entirely different Santa Fe experience than we have had in the past. I have explored the area and learned my way around town, which has been a lot of fun. All in all, it has been delightful. I hate to go home where the heat has been over 100 for a long time- 110 yesterday! Thanks for sharing your lovely space.”
Ginger
“The stay was very enjoyable. We were wondering if your place is free in Aug. If so we would be interested in renting it”shaded by an old honeylocust tree.