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Luxurious Zen Retreat eight minutes from the Plaza

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Step into your private Zen retreat.
A comfortable, stylish space to call home. just minutes from the Plaza.
European kitchen with high-end appliances
Fully equipped with absolutely everything you could want or need
Attention to detail ensures a comfortable stay

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
AU$294
avg per night

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Loretto Chapel
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Canyon Road
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 83.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is AU$294 avg per night,

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About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Northeast Santa Fe, a neighbourhood in Santa Fe, this guesthouse is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary and Hyde Memorial State Park, while Meow Wolf and Edition ONE Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Fe Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Santa Fe Climbing Gym. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Canyon Road - 11 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 15 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe Downtown - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪French Pastry Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Plazuela - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Santacafé - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Luxurious Zen Retreat eight minutes from the Plaza

You'll experience all that Santa Fe has to offer when you stay in our beautifully appointed piece of paradise, located a lovely eight-minute drive from the bustling Santa Fe Plaza. Our newly remodeled, utterly peaceful 900 s.f. one-bedroom retreat is filled with light and integrated with nature with large windows providing views of pinion pine, clouds and blue sky at every turn. Located in an exclusive gated community of luxury homes in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, it is tastefully furnished with lots of special touches to make your stay unforgettable: Our perfectly appointed and fully-equipped deluxe European kitchen features Miele appliances and a Nespresso machine; our dining area has views our comfortable queen bed is covered in luxury linens; our slate bathroom with large walk-in shower is filled with plenty of plush towels; and there's plenty of closet space plus a convenient washer/dryer.

After a busy day of roaming the town you'll appreciate the absolute silence and serene aura that envelops our little Casita. Grab a book from our extensive library to read and enjoy the view at the same time while perched on our comfy leather daybed. If you'd like to get even closer to nature you can explore the Dale Ball hiking trails, just a five-minute walk away. Or if you love to relax -- look no further. We're located just below the world famous Ten Thousand Waves Japanese spa --take a soak in one of their authentic outdoor tubs or book a massage in a private pavilion nestled among the pine. It's an experience not to be missed. We can also arrange for your own personal therapist right in the comfort of your private Zen retreat. If you're a skier, we're right on the road heading up to the Santa Fe Ski Basin, named one of the 12 top small ski resorts in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler. Ours is one of the closest homes you can get to the lifts, 12 miles door to door. We're also six short miles to the Santa Fe Opera.

Once you're in for the evening, crank up the barbie and enjoy a quiet dinner on our private outdoor deck. If you can pull yourself away from the awe-inspiring carpet of stars that fills the night sky. you'll appreciate our 52" flat screen TV and Sonos sound system to create your ambiance of choice.

Our family-friendly great room room sofa can double as twin daybeds at night, and we're happy to welcome a couple with two children or teens. Please note that the rate quoted is a base rate for two guests; there is an additional $25 per stay, per person charge for a third or fourth guest.

We do require the purchase of a one-time $59 fee to cover property damage (to protect us and you) from unexpected problems. This is purchased as part of the VRBO check out process.

Don't miss your chance to stay at this wonderful spot -- so close to the bustle of the Plaza, but a thousand miles of serenity away.

PERMIT #17-0043552
While we do not currently have a hot-tub on site; there are fabulous tubs nearby (three minute drive ) to the world-renowned Ten Thousand Waves Japanese spa.

Property manager

Michelle Heilpern
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
We can accommodate up to two kids on LR daybeds
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outdoor activity after 9 pm to respect the serenity of the neighborhood.
For guests arriving between Nov 15 and April 1, four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 156029

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Zen Retreat eight minutes from the Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Zen Retreat eight minutes from the Plaza ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Zen Retreat eight minutes from the Plaza ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Zen Retreat eight minutes from the Plaza located?

This family-friendly Santa Fe guesthouse is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dale Ball Dog Run and Old Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe Children's Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Luxurious Zen Retreat eight minutes from the Plaza Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

katie g.

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

Relaxing stay

Michelle was a kind & attentive host! Beautiful location and lovely casita with everything you’d need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina M.

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

Exceeded expectations!

We loved staying here! A beautiful spot for morning coffee before heading out for the day’s activities and relaxing retreat after returning home. Super clean and comfortable. I wish I could have stayed longer. Michelle is so welcoming and she did a great job with the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas I., Richmond, VA

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

Wonderful Casita!

Our return back was as great as the first visit. Thanks again for a fantastic destination in the woods!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

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

Beautiful Santa Fe private get away

This place is a must for a couples to get away. So peaceful and quiet, you can tell Michelle (The Host) really cares about this property. Clean, organized,and very comfortable. We will definitely stay here again! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing, serene, quiet retreat

An amazing area close to town for our day trips throughout the week. The casita is comfortable and well equipped for cooking, everything we needed. In the evenings we enjoyed watching the bunnies from the patio! Lovely place you have and thank you for sharing with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald a.

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

Zen Retreat

This property is an excellent choice when visiting Santa Fe. The pictures tell the story. Large one bedroom casita - about 1000 feet. High end furnishings throughout. Fully stocked kitchen with induction stove, oven/boiler and microwave. Lots of natural light, with views of the surrounding property. Separate from the main house, it feels very private. Ten minutes to the Plaze, excellent hiking courses three minutes away. Amazing stars at night. And very quiet. Owner is very communicative. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V., Oklahoma City

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

Great getaway

The house was clean and comfortable, the property was secluded but a short drive from everything, and the host, Michelle, was on-site, lovely, and responsive. We've come to Santa Fe almost yearly since 1982, and Michelle's house beats a hotel any day. If you seek peace and quiet, this house is perfect for two.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

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

Exactly perfect!

Stayed 5 nights while on a hiking trip around northeastern New Mexico - on our way to southern Colorado. Wonderful home base for some great, diverse hiking. Throughly enjoyed the clean, beautiful, quiet, peaceful casita - it had everything we needed - perfectly lovely. Thank you…
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIANA M.

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

Cute 1 bedroom stay in the woods

Casita! I loved the location, knowing it was a 5 min drive from downtown. The space was great- although it’s definitely one bedroom which I felt was a little unclear. Had a bit of a musty smell and I wish there were window coverings in the bedroom, but overall great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia K., Amherst, NH

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

Wonderful Property!

Michelle was a great communicator. This is a lovely casita, in the country but a short drive into town (and Ten Thousand Waves). Stylishly decorated with everything we needed for a week. There are trails straight from the door. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Perfect!

This property sits in fabulous surroundings with lovely views. Michelle has decorated beautifully, has added many high end extra’s inside to make your stay wonderfully comfortable. She makes enjoying her cozy 'casita" easy. (linens, towels, blankets, coffee, toiletries/soaps and scents, great wine glasses, the list goes on) I cant say enough positive things about this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Exceptional Experience

I've been staying in vacation rentals for about 20 years and this property exceeds any other. Scrupulously clean, beautifully maintained and anything you need for your stay is there. And, Michelle, the property owner, was gracious and generous. I'd forgotten my phone charger and she loaned me one. Little details such as that made for a lovely stay. My only regret is that my vacation wasn't longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very special place

The casita exceeded our expectations. Michelle’s attention to every single detail, which fused a unique and refined design sensibility with comfort created the perfect home away from home. The property is beautiful, quiet, and secluded while being only 10 minutes away from the center of Santa Fe. Amazing natural sites are only an hour or two drive away. We had a wonderful week here and hope to return. Michelle was responsive, helpful, and classy in the best sense of that word. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

A get away from Dallas

The Casita was a very warm and welcoming place. From the, “Welcome to the Casita”, hand written note, to the deer walking past the property in the early morning. This place is a 10 out of 10. It was clean, well maintained, the instruction manual was clear on what to do in all situations. The grocery stores and the downtown area were about 5-10 minutes away. The nights were quiet, safe and the open screened windows let in a welcomed cool breeze. Michelle was the perfect host for this VRBO. When we first got to the Casita, she greeted us and show us around. I thought that was very sweet of her. We took advantage of the nearby hiking trails and sightseeing in downtown Santa Fe. We had a fantastic time and will return to Santa Fe in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Slice of Santa Fe Heaven

This is a beautiful property with such a serene setting. The casita is beautifully appointed and exceptionally comfortable for a couple. The setting is truly quite private even though it sits next to the main house. The owners have provided many thoughtful touches, including robes, slippers, yoga mat and fully stocked coffee bar, your choice of Nespresso or traditional coffee. We enjoyed the peaceful, natural setting, watching birds, squirrels and chipmunks. Just a couple of miles out of the Plaza up the mountain road above. Very close to excellent hiking trails as well as Santa Fe Ski. We enjoyed cooking our meals in the efficient high end kitchen, eating on the patio when sunny and eating indoors in front of an amazing large picture window during the rain. The kitchen had everything we needed, including spices, oil, foil. Lovely stay...just perfect for my annual Santa Fe birthday. We hope to come again for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sang Kyun K.

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

Great house, great location and very friendly owner :)

This is my second time visiting this house, and I am in love with this house even more than my first visit due to various reasons. First of all, the house is really pretty. It is really modern designed house & interior with high-end appliances, and has everything that we needed. Secondly, the location for me is the right location, only 15 min to the Ski Santa Fe and 5 min to downtown Santa Fe for grocery shopping as well as the most famous restaurants , and most importantly probably 2 min ride to Thousand Wave where we enjoyed Japanese Spa as well as great Japanese foods. Thirdly, and one of the most important thing that I care the most is the hospitality of the owner. Michelle proactively reached out to us if we needed anything and actually waited us to say hello to us. She was very responsive and kind enough to accept some of my difficult requests, she is really awesome. Can't wait till my next visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K.

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

A stylish and comfortable stay

This Casita is probably the most stylish and well-thought-out home rental I've ever had. The property had everything we needed, including a well-equipped kitchen. Michelle was the consummate host and made everything welcoming and relaxing for us. We would happily stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Such a special property to feel peace and beauty!

The casita is a gem. It is calming and beautiful with a wonderful mattress, fast internet and a top notch little kitchen. This is our second stay. We loved the beauty of the surrounding land and morning walks on a nearby trail. A very special place!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helena M.

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

Zen in the Mountains

A lovely property with beautiful decor and great attention to detail. The casita was very private and very quiet. The bed was about the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in and showering in the skylit bathroom was a wonderful way to start the day. The casita was filled with fantastic artwork — I’d love to know the artists’ names. I highly recommend this property and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison L., Highland Park, IL

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

Great stay in hill country Santa Fe

House is great. Very Well stocked. More comfortable lounge chairs on small deck would be appreciated. Close to a lot of great hiking trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Perfect choice for our visit

Beautifully decorated and appointed casita, lovely private and quiet location, host and butler were wonderful to work with. Thank you! We will be back! Wish it had been longer
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Santa Fe

Although we had to leave early we were impressed with the property and the hiking trails nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristan v.

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

perfect nature immersion

Beautiful, convenient location in the mountains near Ten Thousand Waves. Lovely architecture…interior was spotless, comfortable & on trend. The views were spectacular…amazing sunrises, sunsets & starlit skies leading to infinity. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., San Antonio, Texas

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

Fabulous casita in a Zen-like peaceful setting

Michelle has made this casita into a state-of-the art design marvel. Top-notch appliances, finishes, linens, towels, bath items. Landscaping around the casita is beautiful, peaceful, and you can see every star at night. Conveniently located a few miles up the hills from town. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine C.

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

Truly a Retreat!

This place was beautiful and it was clear that someone had lived in the place as everything was very functional and comfortable including the giant soft couch in the living room, the long bench in the master bedroom for suitcases, spa robes in the closet, well-stocked kitchen, recycling receptacle, private outdoor sitting area, etc. Communication with the hosts was excellent and Michelle, her husband Alan, and the property manager Peter were all wonderful. The microwave mysteriously wasn't working and Alan was there that evening with a new one! We loved this place and probably will be back because of it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021