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Casita Contenta | Enclosed Yard, Covered Patio

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Large Fenced-In Backyard
Living Room w. Patio Access
Living Room
Covered Patio
Fenced-In Backyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 473.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Canyon Road
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Loretto Chapel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Bathroom

2nd Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Casita Contenta | Enclosed Yard, Covered Patio

This charming pueblo-style home has “content” right in the name, and it deserves to, because Casita Contenta gives you the best of both worlds! On the one hand, you get to enjoy lovely, peaceful, and natural surroundings. On the other, you're just a short distance from experiencing firsthand the amazing architecture of Santa Fe Plaza and the original Spanish Market Square, the 17th Century Palace of the Governors, the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Loretto Chapel with its unusual spiral staircase winding up to the choir loft and more! Conveniently located near historic downtown Santa Fe, this two-bedroom, two bath home also gives you easy access to the nearby pueblos, where you can immerse yourself in the rich Native American history and culture of one of the country's most unique areas.

Ideal for smaller families or two couples traveling together, this small yet spacious home is located on Santa Fe's historic east side and built in Santa Fe's distinctive Pueblo Revival style. With wood floors, comfortable furniture, lots of light and a viga ceiling, Casita Contenta’s bright living room is a great place to hang out. A cable HDTV provides the entertainment, or you can take advantage of the free Wi-Fi to surf the web or check out the local attractions while you plan your day's adventures. Santa Fe has a plethora of wonderful restaurants and coffee shops, but if you feel like having a night in, Casita Contenta’s colorful and complete kitchen is ready to accommodate you. Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the cookware, utensils and dishes you’ll need, you’ll be able to prepare anything from an elaborate meal to a toasted jalapeno bagel and cup of coffee. A separate dining room with fireplace is a great place to enjoy your meals (or a lively board game), or you can enjoy your dinner outside on the covered brick patio while you enjoy the beautiful, private garden.

You’ll want to be well rested for all the great hiking opportunities the area has to offer, and Casita Contenta’s comfortable bedrooms (each furnished with queen-size beds) can help you with that. Stocked with fresh, fluffy towels, both brilliantly tiled full bathrooms mean you won't have to wait in line to shower. As for the primary bath, it’s like a private stall with a large soaking tub and separate walk-in shower!

Proof that convenience and charm can go hand-in-hand, Casita Contenta is the perfect base of operations for your Santa Fe getaway. So don’t let it get away from you—book your stay for your best Southwestern vacation today! Please be advised that there are two friendly, Giant Schnauzers that have free roam through out the property.

Santa Fe STR# 230479

Property manager

VTrips
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 230479

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in the city centre. Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Santa Fe Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Canyon Road and Santa Fe Farmers Market. Recursos de Santa Fe and Rockin' Rollers Event Arena are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Canyon Road - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Fe Railyard - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 5 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clafoutis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar at Loretto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Craft Coffee & Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Compound Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita Contenta | Enclosed Yard, Covered Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita Contenta | Enclosed Yard, Covered Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Contenta | Enclosed Yard, Covered Patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casita Contenta | Enclosed Yard, Covered Patio located?

Located in Historic Eastside, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Santa Fe Botanical Garden and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Fe Plaza. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art and Museum of Indian Arts and Culture are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Lovely Casita

We really enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable, thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lovely oasis

We enjoyed staying in this lovely house near Museum Hill. Casita Contenta is more a Casa! Very roomy. Checking in and out is cumbersome through a property manager, requiring an additional stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaki G.

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

Casita HEAVEN!!

This casita home is an absolute dream! The property itself is beautiful, and from the moment you walk in the door you feel right at home. If you get to meet the owners of the main home, they are incredibly kind and welcoming. All around 5/5 stars- a true little slice of HEAVEN!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki L.

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

Beautiful & cozy property near everything we wanted!

I took a trip to Santa Fe with a friend to relax and enjoy the area. This property did not disappoint in any way. It was spacious, clean, well-stocked and less than 10 minutes from every restaurant, museum and gallery we wanted to visit. The owners were lovely and friendly, but not at all intrusive. I would absolutely stay here again. It was perfect for traveling with a friend as well, because each bedroom had its own private bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth it

While the location was perfect for the wedding we attended, and it is a spacious home - we were very disappointed. I have stayed in worse short term rentals, but I’ve never had such a disconnect from expectation (especially given what we paid) and reality. 1. Our biggest issue was the dogs. There was nothing in the description that said there were dogs on the property. Once we checked in we were notified by the rental company saying there were two friendly dogs in the main house. I am a dog person and these were not friendly dogs - they barked aggressively and ran up to us every time we were outside. They also started barking at 6 am when they were let out. My father who stayed with us is not a dog person and was VERY put off. If you are afraid of dogs or have small children DO NOT stay here. 2. We were under the impression we had private use or the yard. That is what the description led us to believe. It is shared with the main house which would have been fine if not for the dogs (see above). We brought our 2 month old and pretty much booked this place so we could sit outside with him in the yard. Not possible with these dogs outside. 3. The master bedroom bed frame was broken and we had to move the mattress to the floor. The other mattress was incredibly uncomfortable. 4. There were no screens on windows which made it hot, and we couldn’t leave the doors open because of the dogs. 5. There were no mattress pads on beds 6. Coffee machine was tiny for 4 people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sanjay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven H.

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

Parking and location

The property is awesome. It would have been helpful to have additional information on distance to attractions including nearby hiking trails. The property was very clean, but simple things in the kitchen were limited. Example if you provide a coffee maker provide the filters. There were also zero games or puzzles in the property. Part of the fun of a VRBO is seeing what family games are available .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Louellen M.

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

Very nice home. Not walking distance from downtown.

Needed a 3 bedroom or 3 beds. Dije confusion with another property with the same name that did have 3 beds. Kokopelli very accommodating with confusion. Large dog. - beautiful dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia O., HADDONFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beautiful clean property.

The hosts were super nice, and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

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

Relaxing weekend

This was just the place for a fun and relaxing weekend. The casita was in a private area behind a main house with beautiful landscaping and lots of trees. Everything about this property was warm and inviting. The location was close to town and many other venues. I’m planning on coming back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Amazing location

Perfect for the family… adults in town for a family reunion….. The setting is gorgeous and easy access to everything in Santa Fe
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet V.

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

Excellent property manager, bare bones rental

We booked this rental for our son's wedding. While the location and building were beautiful, it was lacking in so many amenities that we would have been better off in a hotel. I contacted the property manager after our first night, upset that there was no toaster, microwave, or iron and ironing board. He apolpgozed and made sure we had those things that day. This was enough for us to finish the stay because we were out of the rental most days, and ate elsewhere for lunch and dinner. If I had wanted to do any cooking I would have found the kitchen completely insufficient. I believe the property manager would have made sure to bring me cooking tools had the need arisen. It was clear the property manager was trying their best, but was limited by the property owner. As for the property itself, there were gardeners on the property for 3 of the 5 days of our stay. They were respectful, but the rental had absolutely no window coverings, not even in the bedroom or the bathrooms. Privacy was a huge issue because of this. There were no fans in the rental, and none of the windows or doors were screened, so we were uncomfortable at night. The bed in the main bedroom was hard and uncomfortable for me, and we ended up sleeping in separate rooms. We both came back from the trip tired from lack of sleep. The second bathroom was tiny, with no towel racks or toilet paper holder, and you needed to be a bit of a Houdini to sit on the toilet. We were asked to park near the street, but the rental was in the back of the property, so there was a short walk to the rental. This was not an issue during the day, but we needed a flashlight in order to navigate the steps and uneven ground to the rental at night. Because we were not permitted to park on the paved driveway near the (apparently) unused garage, moving luggage in and out of the car, which was in the gravel drive, was dufficult. The only reason I gave 3 stars for our stay was the stellar property management company. Otherwise, I would have given 1 star.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magazine worthy but missing a few basic amenities

Beautiful to look at but missing a few amenities. No toaster, no microwave, no window coverings. Every room had motion detectors which was unnerving to say the least.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay B.

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

All we needed! Perfect location! Quiet neighborhood! Beautiful home and yard! Loved Jake and Felix!

Very easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alfred S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This spacious casita was recently remodeled and was very well done and the grounds are beautiful. Kokopelli Realty, the host, fell short with a delay in getting the arrival information to us, which was a tough start (2 hours to get in). The host should also be sure that the timer for the outdoor lighting is set properly (very dark during the winter months) and they should be sure that there is a toaster, a microwave and/or a toaster oven. An icemaker and laundry washing machine/dryer would also be a real plus.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla C., Lakeway Tx

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

Beautiful casita

Had a lovely 3 days in this serene area of Santa Fe- truly special. A few things that would have been nice to have: a larger coffee maker, luggage racks, someplace to put toiletries in the smaller bathroom, a tea kettle and an outside light by the garage doors. We did meet the gorgeous Giant Schnauzer Jake- would love to return to this lovely casita!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

NOT ready for rental!!

This beautiful property is NOT ready to rent. The property did not have a key pad or lock box access. Instead we had to make a trip to Kokopelli Property Manager to get keys and return them. We were then told that if we have any trouble do not use the phone number foe emergency contact as no one answers on the weekend. Also, we were told the property owner had a very large dog (Giant Schnauser) which shared the yard where the casita was located, but was generally friendly. This dog charged two of us and was definitely not friendly. The keys we were given did not operate any of the locks. However, none of the doors locked, so we were able to gain ebtry, but not secure the property. The french doors to the patio didn't have a lockset. We were told we would be responsible if damage resulted from not locking doors and windows. We parked where the property manager instructed us; a few hours later the irrigation system soaked our vehicle. The system must use well water with a high mineral content as our paint was etched with white stains - washing and waxing have not completely removed the stains. The property does not have a microwave, which is almost a necessity when traveling. There were only 4 place settings of flatware - an inconvenience necessitating washing dishes after every meal. The Bedrooms each contain security occupancy sensors, which flash red and green every time you move at all keeping us awake much of the night. Why these are needed in the Bedrooms, rather than in a hallway is unclear. We placed a cover over the sensors to get sleep on the second night. As it stands now, this property should NOT be on the VRBO site at all. We will never book through this property manager again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Michelle B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful place but missing the basics

Absolutely beautiful casita, location was great. I wonder if it's a first time rental and they hadn't thought everything through. It was missing very basic essentials: 2nd bedroom/bathroom: -no lamps on bedside table -no hairdryer anywhere - not in either bathroom! (by the way, it 's listed as 2.5 bath but only has 2, which was fine for us but mis-leading). -no towel racks or toilet paper holder - everything had to be on the tiny vanity, not much bigger than the sink itself -no shelf or anything to hold a bar of soap in shower -a full length mirror would have been nice (not in either bedroom, master bedroom didn't have a mirror at all, only the bathroom) - flat pillows and no extras (both bedrooms) Kitchen: no corkscrew/wine opener or bottle opener no can opener no microwave or toaster only a small 2 cup coffee pot (the 4 of us shared a tiny cup while 2nd pot brews) no teapot for heating water (and again no microwave to do it..) Ice maker in refrigerator did not make ice General safety/lighting (outside) -again BEAUTIFUL property, lots of privacy but walking from vehicle is dangerous at night. Lots of little steps, uneven pave stones and no lighting (the solar path-lighting did not work, had to use the flashlight on your cell phone) things we loved: Location…close to everything, but just far enough away from the commotion/traffic of the Plaza/Canyon Road, etc. Beautiful spaces, excellent craftsmanship throughout all rooms: tile work/floors/lay-out/fireplaces, etc. Gorgeous. Quiet, peaceful…thick adobe walls and casement windows were top-notch. Lovely porch and yard area; outstanding landscaping and maintenance. Security gates/privacy, A warm and welcoming environment, easy to check in and out. Groundskeepers (and big black dogs!) were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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