Welcome! Our home is on a two acre lot nestled in the beautiful Nambe Valley, just outside of Santa Fe. It was built by renowned local architect Allen McNown, and his son Mark, whose family lived here for four decades. "Caracol" is spanish for "snail" which is the shape the house was built by McNown made out of adobe, lava rock, and wood from the area. It is a special house with a lot of history, and borders the Pojoaque Creek which is a tributary for the Rio Grande 10 miles away. The house has a very unique, curved feel due to the spiral theme. A one of a kind home with nearly 4,000 sqft of living space for large groups. Cell signals are very iffy outside of Santa Fe (and sometimes within), so do take a picture of the map and front gate before driving out here. There are some Ubers in town but few that come out here so having your own cars is recommended. There is plenty of parking here for as many as 8 cars if need be My assistant and I are readily available via texting through the app or our phone numbers. We are 15 minutes north of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe County and Pojoaque Pueblo, next to Nambe Pueblo. Off the scenic road to Taos one hour away. There are wonderful hiking and biking trails within minutes of our home we would love to share with our guests. We recommend having a car as there are some Ubers in town that would come up here, but cars are more practical. With plenty of parking on site for up to eight vehicles.
Property manager
Adam Geyer
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Santa Fe
Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Poeh Museum and Bond House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Don Quixote Distillery and Winery and Towa Golf Resort. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pojoaque, NM
What's nearby
Cities of Gold Casino - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Towa Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Santa Fe Opera - 11 min drive - 17.5 km
Nambe Falls - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
La Mesita Eatery - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant - 3 min drive
Gabriel's - 7 min drive
El Parasol - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! located?
This family-friendly Santa Fe holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Don Quixote Distillery and Winery and Cities of Gold Casino. Poeh Museum is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Really cool property and house! Very comfortable and roomy. We visited the Santa Fe plaza, skied, gambled, and went to the spa. Something for everyone all just a short drive. Love the mid century vibe. Adam was great! Communicated well and accommodated requests. We would definitely stay again!
Host was available & responsive. Hot tub was great, especially after a long week. Plenty of living space & room for everyone. Enjoyed cooking in the kitchen & eating in the dining area. Peaceful & relaxing.
Adam was the most wonderful and accommodating host. The house is unbelievably beautiful and unique. All the bedrooms were extremely comfortable and there was everything you could ever need in the kitchen as well. The pool never really needed to be heated as it was perfect temperature without it. The Jacuzzi was amazing And the kids just love going from the Jacuzzi to the pool. Also, the game room was a huge plus and it had everything they loved. Again, thank you so much for a wonderful stay and sharing your beautiful home with us. We will definitely be back and recommend your home to all our family and friends .
This is a very interesting house which was sufficient for our family of 13. The property is well kept, we enjoyed the pool and just hanging out in the beautiful surroundings.
The owner was very attentive to anything we lacked.
The location was good for daytrips into Santa Fe and nearby places of interes.
Overall great home with a lot of room for our large party of ten! The house itself was so unique and fun to stay in and learn the history of. Amenities were great and we had everything we needed! The host was around a lot and there were people doing yard work. It didn’t interrupt our stay and he did warn us in advance that he would be coming by, but I haven’t had this experience before.
overall we were mesmerized of the design of the home.
and very accommodating for a large family like we had. and even though we can in the winter the hot tub was a definite hit . almost did not need to leave the property is as you were in your own oasis
We really enjoyed our stay at this place while hunting lions in NM. This house is really unique, if the walls could talk it would be an interesting story. Thanks again!
We had ages 2 to 83 and this was the perfect house for our 10 person family vacation. The location was easily accessible for all our day trips in and around the Santa Fe area and the property and pool were a plus for all the kids. We would stay here again with our question.
This house was one of several used to accommodate
a large family reunion. It became the central location because of the pool, hot tub and game room. Everyone enjoyed the facilities.
Our three-generation extended family of 10 enjoyed a wonderful week-long stay at this unique, architect-
designed “El Caracol” rural home near Santa Fe.
The home is everything advertised and more, including a large, new refrigerator. The kids remarked that the pool was the best ever and the separate game-shack was a real hit as well. No issues were encountered with WiFi reception.
The location was particularly convenient for our planned visits to Taos/Taos Pueblo, Abiquiu/Georgia Okeefe house, Ghost Ranch, Puye cliff dwellings, Los Alamos, "Meow Wolf" in Santa Fe, and an outdoor stargazing presentation on the outskirts of Santa Fe.
Loved this house. I’ve certainly never stayed in a house quite like this. Location was great but our teenage group did wish it was closer to town. The younger crowd did love the shed though. Great place for them to hang out for as long and as loud as they wanted to be. My only wish was better water pressure in the shower. Owner was so responsive to anything we needed. We had a great stay.
We had a great stay at Adam’s place in Pojoaque. The house is super funky and fun - the pool being our favorite part. Adam was really communicative and responsive. The water in the house has a more mineral odor as I’m pretty sure it’s from a well, but nothing that isn’t easy to overlook. The property is large and the stars at night are amazing since there isn’t much light pollution. We all slept soundly as it’s pretty quiet in this neck of the woods. Overall, magical time and experience.
We had a family reunion and it was the perfect house had everything we needed and we all enjoyed so much the pool n hot tub i ll love to rent it again next year
WE LOVE IT WAS FUN THE HOUSE HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A WONDERFULL WEEKEND THE HOUSE SO BIG AND CONFORT WE LOVE IT AND WE REALLY LIKE THE OWNER BEEN IN COMMUNICATION ALL TIMES WE US THANK YOU SO MUCH WE LIKE TO COME BACK THE KIDS LOVE THE POOL
El Caracol - the snail - see the picture of this facility!
El Caracol is a unique and amazing home. It is charming, warmly decorated, and open. The pool and the hot tub were enjoyed multiple times. Its proximity to Chimayo, Nambé, Los Alamos, Bandelier, Santa Fé, and Meow Wolf makes it an ideal location for a family and multi-generational getaway. I highly recommend it.
Could not have asked for a better setting and home to spend time in the area! Kids had amenities to enjoy while the parents had time to unwind. Beautiful property with a very distinct design, the hidden room was in high demand, which was fine for the wife and I, the primary suite was even better!