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Wake Up With Miniature Horses!

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Miscellaneous
Fitness facility

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Los Cerrillos, NM
  • Turquoise Trail Trading Post
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Meow Wolf
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Wake Up With Miniature Horses!

Modern cozy cottage on a miniature horse ranch! Family friendly! Full kitchen and bedroom with queen sized bed, living room space with new sleeper couch for two, and dining area. Enjoy spectacular sunrise and sunsets from your porch. Create a meal in fully equipped kitchen or enjoy the amazing cuisine of hundreds of restaurants in easy driving distance.. Freshly baked continental breakfast delivered to your door every morning. Play with our miniature horses, and watch for them to peek in your window every morning! We are child friendly! A portion of every booking fee is donated to www.mylittlehorselistener.org., our equine therapy program for families coping with challenges in northern New Mexico.

Property manager

Elizabeth Delfs
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Documentation needed for service and emotional support animals. Be aware that we have livestock guardian dogs who can pose a danger to other animals.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cerrillos

Located in Cerrillos, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Casa Grande Trading Post and Metallo Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Joseph Parish and Madrid Historic District.
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Los Cerrillos, NM

What's nearby

  • Turquoise Trail Trading Post - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Meow Wolf - 43 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Santa Fe Railyard - 46 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 47 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 47 min drive - 48.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Shaft Tavern - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Black Bird Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Java Junction - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Hollar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jezebel Soda Fountain - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake Up With Miniature Horses! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Where is Wake Up With Miniature Horses! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Turquoise Trail Trading Post, St. Joseph Parish and Casa Grande Trading Post. Museum of Encaustic Art and Metallo Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Piece of Solitude

I really enjoyed the stillness, the mini equine visits, and the kindness of Elizabeth and Gary. We loved waking up to the freshly baked goods every morning. The morning walks on the property were peaceful and a wonderful way to let go of the typical busyness of our lives. We loved Boo's energy and the sweetness of Chaco. We miss them already. We look forward to retuning someday. Thank you Elizabeth and Gary!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve W.

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

Stars, Skies and Natural Scenery

A wonderful place and space to rest, recharge and be inspired for a project I'm working on. Thanks Liz and Gary for creating such a comfortable haven, providing great information and conversation about what to do, see and eat/drink locally, and for the yummy morning (still-warm) baked goodies -- all of which made my stay a memorable one!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., St. Louis, MO

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

Amazing location

We absolutely loved waking up to a cool breeze, the braying of the donkey and the sound of little hooves wandering the property. The warm bread/muffins every morning were a delicious bonus. The properties location between Santa Fe and Albuquerque let us easily explore all that both cities have to offer while the surprising little community of Madrid was so fun we ended up spending an entire day with the local artists. Then after each days adventures we got to enjoy beautiful sunsets and dark skies filled with millions of stars. With such great hosts, beautiful views, and perfect location I would absolutely recommend staying here to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Santa Fe with mini-horses as a bonus.

This cozy home away from home is located only 20 minutes from Santa Fe but is also much closer to Cerillos and Madrid which one must visit. Albuquerque is 40 minutes away on the Turquoise Trail. The stay was very pleasant, and as a bonus, the owners have 2 mini horses, a mini mule, and a donkey at the property. The home is somewhat isolated and quiet. In addition for the eco-conscious the property is entirely solar and rainwater is collected and used at the property. all in all it was a nice quiet stay. Of course I can’t forget the warm baked items delivered to our door every morning. Yum.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Amazing stay near Santa Fe

Hosts were friendly helpful and even bright is home baked pastries every morning if our stay. They allowed us to feed the horses some treats and visit with the animals. For the cottage it’s self it was very clean and cozy to stay in. We had no issues with the cottage everything worked great and we got an amazing experience. Would love to stay here again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Q.

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

Lovely stay

Gary and Liz were great, we loved the property- tiny horses, fresh baked goodies, comfortable bed. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Peaceful retreat in New Mexico

Simply perfect for our purpose. If you enjoy peaceful places with wonderful hosts, this is the place for you. Eateries are close enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brae S.

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

Great Stay beautiful property

We greatly enjoyed our stay! The scenery is beautiful, the house clean and the miniature horses and donkey were sweet. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Tranquility

A wonderful setting and view’s. The miniature horses, Donkey and Mule are a added touch of relaxation. I enjoyed are visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

What a great time

Liz and Gary were the best hosts. Out daughter is allergic to eggs and Liz baked fresh muffins and banana bread for us. They took the time to introduce us to all their animals, which our kids loved! The cottage was well stocked, clean and very comfortable. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

Quiet, secluded, and centrally located to Santa Fe and Albuquerque

Fantastic hosts (including the minis) and a beautiful property. Exactly what we were looking for: • Remote, secluded, quiet • 45 minutes to Santa Fe • 60 minutes to Albuquerque
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Talia T., Denver, CO

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

Unique vacation experience

This was a perfect location for our family. The hosts are very accommodating- Gary has great advice on activities and Liz makes wonderful morning baked goodies. The horses (and donkey and mule) are wonderful and funny and very entertaining. It made us want to spend all our time at the casita rather than out and about in Santa Fe! We loved being able to bring our dog along as well. Very special family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Delfs

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Hello! Your host Liz is a lawyer and Gary is a retired business professor. We have a passionate commitment to harness the gentle power of miniature horses to help families recover from challenges. We love hosting travelers and sharing the beauty of our property and northern New Mexico.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is fully equipped with the comforts of home. It is completely solar and uses a rain catchment system. Liz loves baking muffins and bread in the morning for guests and there is no better way to wake up than to watching miniature horses in your backyard, or peering in your window! We welcome children, but the cottage is not child-proofed and young ones must be supervised by guests at all times. The cottage is rural, the roads to our property are excellent and our internet and cell phone access is better than in the city of Santa Fe.

What makes this property unique

Our guests tell us that the serene beauty of our location is a tonic to relieve stress. The temperature is delightful during morning sunrises and sunsets and watching the miniature horses peacefully grazing within arms reach is a special treat like no other! Guests can hike 3,000 acres from the porch, or journey back to the 1800's and enjoy the nearby towns of Cerrillos and Madrid. The more cosmopolitan but still enchanting cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque are within easy reach. We have lived in northern New Mexico for several years and Gary was raised in this state. We know where to find the best of everything!. Unlike many other properties, we are here if you need us. A comprehensive guidebook, written by us, is available, via email before you arrive or in the cabin. We take great pride in what we can offer and look forward to sharing our cottage with you and introducing you to the magic of miniature equines!

Languages:

English

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