Adobe casita on 12 acres of high desert | House in Santa Fe

9.8 (51 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Canoncito House | Adobe casita on 12 acres of high desert

2 Bedroom House in Canoncito, Santa Fe

Our vacation property is a wonderful adobe-style home on 12 private acres just southeast of Santa Fe. For those who want to enjoy both "the city different" and the wonderful high desert country, this home is ideal. Just off of the Turquoise Trail, a Scenic Byway, the property is close to Galisteo, Cerrillos and the old mining town of Madrid. Just 4 miles away, on the road to town, one can enjoy the best New Mexican breakfasts and lunches at the San Marcos Cafe while watching hens, turkeys and peacocks roam the property.
Our casita is cozy and carefully designed in the traditional local adobe style with hand-plastered interior walls, viga ceilings, and a wonderful kiva fireplace. The interior photos of the casita were taken by a professional photographer, so they are terrific, but we'd like to emphasize our casita is a cozy 750 square feet total. With amazing sunset views of the nearby Cerrillos Hills, the casita is nestled into the landscape with 360 degrees of complete privacy.
The landscape is completely natural, with two large arroyos (dry creek beds) on two of our property borders. Tranquility, fresh air, unforgettable sunsets and clear starry nights are everyday treats, and the sound of coyotes howling in the distance make this a very special and unique place.
The casita sleeps two in the queen bedroom, one in the single bedroom, and two on the double futon in the living room. A picnic table, hammock and lounge chair are outside on the slate patio. A stone fireplace is available for outdoor barbeques, and a pile of firewood can be used outdoors or indoors in the traditional fireplace. A large bathroom has a shower, and a washer/dryer. The kitchen has all appliances (no dishwasher). Linens, towels, extra blankets, satellite internet, TV/DVD player, telephone, area fans, games, puzzles, books and kids' toys.
In 30 minutes you can be in downtown Santa Fe. Bandolier and Petroglyph National Monuments, the Santa Fe Opera, and the Pecos, Sangre de Christo, Sandia and Jemez mountains are all nearby. The mountains offer hiking and fishing in summer, and skiing in winter (Ski Santa Fe in the Sangre de Christos; Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque). Art fairs and the famous Zozobra Festival take place all summer in town. Albuquerque is an hour to the southwest. The longest tram in the world climbs up the Sandia Mountains, which lie east of Albuquerque.
Christmas is very nice, the town is decorated with candelarias. A special thing to do is visit a nearby pueblo when they are having a feast or celebration day for traditional Native American dances, arts, food and culture.
The neighborhood around the casita features beautiful New Mexico high desert scenery, with amazing sunsets and views of surrounding mountain ranges. Built low in the landscape, it feels like no one else is around. All adjacent properties are at least 12 acres so there are neighbors, but lots of space in between. Explore our own 12 acres as well as walk in the neighborhood and adjacent properties.
The Lone Butte grocery store and gas station is a few miles away on Hwy 14, as is the San Marcos Cafe for all of your breakfast, lunch, hardware and feed store needs!
Climate: cold (20°-40°F) in winter, and as warm as 80°-100°F in summer, but it cools down at night and often there are short thunderstorms in the late afternoon in July and August. The air is very dry and the altitude is approximately 7,000 ft. Spring and fall are ideal seasons to visit.
Access: fly into Albuquerque International Airport and rent a car; drive north on highway 25. Or fly into Santa Fe County Municipal Airport. Amtrak stops in nearby Lamy.
Getting around: a car is needed. All nearby roads are dirt roads in good condition; local weather conditions apply.
Communication: cellular phone service can be good or bad depending on your provider, but the house has an Internet telephone for local and long-distance calls.
We are available for contact via phone, email, texts, before, during and after stay.
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Adobe casita on 12 acres of high desert is located in Canoncito. Adobe casita on 12 acres of high desert provides accommodation, featuring TV, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features TV, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Adobe casita on 12 acres of high desert has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Canoncito has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Canoncito, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Casino nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)
  • Slovak
  • Czech
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In the mountains
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a health or beauty spa
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Jan G.
Aug 29, 2025 08:58:23 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Excellent directions. I was in communication with owner during check in and found her to be friendly and welcoming. The weather was great and the surroundings are beautiful.
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