Heart of Santa Fe: Modern Guesthouse & Small Patio 6 Blocks to Plaza

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Living/dining room: French doors open to fenced entry walkway

Bedroom with queen bed: French doors open to entry walkway

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Santa Fe, NM

Loretto Chapel11 min walk
Canyon Road11 min walk
Santa Fe Plaza12 min walk
Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sweet standalone backyard guesthouse in the awesome South Capitol district, the heart of downtown Santa Fe! Our home and guesthouse are in a quiet historic neighborhood—one of Santa Fe's oldest and most charming—yet steps away from the hustle and bustle of downtown's best shops, restaurants, bars, markets, galleries, and more. Enjoy a tranquil, beautiful space to relax with all new furnishing and appliances, while you walk everywhere to see the best of the sights during your Santa Fe adventure.

Walk to everything: reach our town's top dining, galleries, markets, coffee shops, boutiques, and bars in minutes on foot. The must-see Plaza, Railyard, and Canyon Road are all blocks away (and you have your very own parking spot in our driveway to use throughout your visit!).

The casita has wood and tile floors throughout. Being in a family-friendly area makes it a good fit for reading, sleeping, working, or just relaxing after a day of exploring. A shaded portal with small table and chairs is ready for enjoying coffee or a glass of wine. The casita is located in our backyard, and we have a toddler and two dogs. Across the street is a school, so while you won’t hear wild parties, you may hear the noises of daily life.

South Capitol's Don Gaspar Historic District, where our home is located, is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. This district begins a few blocks south of the famous Santa Fe Plaza; you can see a lot of wonderful older homes in a variety of styles---and of course iconic New Mexican brightly colored doors and gates---going for a walk down the surrounding lanes.

Your home is only one block to the New Mexico State Capitol roundhouse building, coffee shops, Kaune's gourmet grocery store, bars, restaurants, and shops. We are just six blocks to the historic Santa Fe plaza, and ten minutes' walk to the Santa Fe Farmer's Market, Railyard Arts District, Canyon Road galleries, and Whole Foods.

Furniture chosen for the space, full-sized appliances, and light and airy decor throughout the space. Walnut plank wood flooring in the living/dining room and bedroom, tile in kitchen and bath, whitewashed pine ceilings throughout.

The casita has a small patio with two sets of glass doors--one each opening into the living/dining area and bedroom. Bedroom has double curtains, so you can make your sleeping space as sunny or as cozy as you like. Kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and outfitted with a full-size refrigerator and freezer, four-burner cooktop and oven, cookware, cutlery, French press, kettle, and the like.

One parking spot for guests is available in the driveway directly in front of the casita; additional street parking is also available. We live in the main house next door, and look forward to sharing our casita with you and all that Santa Fe has to offer.

We are a graphic/web designer and an architect, and look forward to sharing our favorite food, outdoor, hiking, hot springs, shopping, and arts destinations in and around the city, and helping you have a memorable, stress-free (and beautiful!) visit to our town.

Short-term rental permit #156176

Property manager

Kristin Carlson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Welcome! You've just walked through the front door.

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove shoes inside the home, and avoid tracking dirt across the area rug. Shoe mats are provided both inside and outside the patio doors.

Use makeup wipes (provided) instead of bath towels for mascara. Use microfiber cloths (provided) for any cleaning, not cloth napkins or dish towels.

Keep screen doors latched when enjoying that fresh mountain air, to prevent insects and pests from entering the home.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 156176

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this guesthouse is in the city centre. Meow Wolf and De Vargas Street House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Fe Children's Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Recursos de Santa Fe and Rockin' Rollers Event Arena are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

New Mexico State Capitol - 6 min walk
Loretto Chapel - 11 min walk
Canyon Road - 11 min walk
Santa Fe Plaza - 12 min walk
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 13 min walk

Getting around

Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Del Charro Saloon - ‬10 min walk
‪Restaurant Martin - ‬6 min walk
‪Santa Fe Brewing - The Brakeroom - ‬7 min walk
‪Upper Crust Pizza - ‬7 min walk
‪Lobby Bar at Loretto - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Santa Fe: Modern Guesthouse & Small Patio 6 Blocks to Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Santa Fe: Modern Guesthouse & Small Patio 6 Blocks to Plaza?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Santa Fe: Modern Guesthouse & Small Patio 6 Blocks to Plaza?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Santa Fe: Modern Guesthouse & Small Patio 6 Blocks to Plaza located?

Located in South Capitol, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of New Mexico State Capitol and Santa Fe Plaza. San Miguel Mission and De Vargas Street House are also within 10 minutes. Santa Fe Depot is 13 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

31 May 2024

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

Amazing and Convenient Casita in Santa Fe!

The hosts were amazing and extraordinarily communicative! The casita was exactly as advertised. We really enjoyed it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

20 May 2024

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

A perfect place to stay to explore Santa Fe

We loved staying at this quaint yet spacious guest house with a fully equipped kitchen . Could not ask for a nicer , cleaner place that was so convenient for walking to almost all downtown attractions with the added benefit of being in a quiet neighborhood. Our hosts were so helpful and responded immediately to any questions . The “casita” had an information book that provided lots of good tips on restaurants& what to do & where to go etc. We would highly recommend staying here !

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

1 Jan 2024

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

Clean & Convinient

Enjoyed our stay. Cute place. Well supplied. Great location. Walked everywhere.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Truette T., Watauga, TX

27 Aug 2023

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

Great location and host!

The property was clean, well maintained, beautifully decorated, and the hosts were available for anything you might need. We were able to walk to the plaza and we are not usually walkers! I would definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

21 Aug 2023

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

The Perfect Place

A wonderful place for two! Attractive Casita with plenty of space for two adults who want to be near the Plaza, restaurants, shops and more. A quiet and safe place to retreat after busy days. Fresh air and fans helped move the air around the rooms in the evening for sleeping. Books about the area were on the coffee table for our use. Our hosts provided information for travel to nearby attractions Purchase tickets in advance for Abiqui.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

19 July 2023

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

Perfect Location

In the heart of Santa Fe, steps away from downtown. We loved walking everywhere from here, such a quiet lovely neighborhood. The listing is perfect too, just a great relaxing space to come back to after a day of exploring. Really couldn't be any better, all the amenities, great owners, private parking space, comfortable bed - what else is needed?!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler S.

9 June 2023

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

If you considering other options in SAF, don't!

This is the place you want to be. If the size meets your needs, you can do no better. Property itself is excellent, fantastically located and the owners are the crème de la crème.

Stayed 19 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

18 May 2023

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

Great location

This place was perfect because downtown Santa Fe and all it has to offer was just a short walk away. The casita was clean and the hosts were very accommodating to any of our needs.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

28 Dec 2022

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

Fantastic.

Clean and great location with parking spot. Close to plaza.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

12 Mar 2022

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

Great location and comfortable accommodations

We loved staying here and I really appreciated all of the nice warm touches in the Casita. We cooked a couple meals in the kitchen was great and we were a block away from food trucks for one meal we had to go in only short walk to downtown Santa Fe. I could not recommend more strongly place to stay if you’re thinking about it. Very safe and quaint

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Debra P.

11 Oct 2021

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

Very quaint stay, perfect distance to walk downtown district. Well represented Santa Fe.

Clean & Quaint

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

April A.

7 Oct 2021

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

Great Place

Very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to most everything! Owners are ready to help with any questions about the area and space. Checking in was very easy. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

3 Apr 2021

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

Pleasant casita, great location, lovely hosts.

This Casita is pleasant and comfortable. It suited my need for an extended stay for business in Santa Fe, with a full kitchen and close grocery stores. The couple who own the property are helpful. Excellent location, close to historic sites and restaurants.

Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia F.

19 Nov 2020

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

Cozy, comfortable casita close to downtown

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! It is conveniently located, close to lots of shopping, galleries, restaurants, and museums. The owners were so helpful and responded quickly to questions before we arrived and during our stay. They provided a notebook that is full of helpful info about the property and about Santa Fe (restaurants, shopping, galleries, hiking, walking trails, etc.)

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

8 Oct 2020

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

Great stay!

The casita was perfect! Comfortable bed, well appointed kitchen, plenty of room for 2. Close enough to walk to the plaza. Bryan and Kristen were great hosts. The casita was cozy and quiet, we’ve never slept so well on vacation.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

25 Feb 2020

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

Beautiful property in downtown Santa Fe

Five stars across the board...I truly enjoyed my stay at Kristin’s casita. The casita was clean, cozy, comfortable and had everything that I needed for my stay in Santa Fe. It was in walking distance to everything that I needed in downtown. I would gladly stay there again should the opportunity arise. And Kristin was a fantastic host!!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liisa F.

6 Aug 2019

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

Perfectly Fabulous!

Excellent experience at a beautiful property. So close to down town and all the ‘happening’ places in Santa Fe. Owners were so hospitable...offered us coffee the first morning after our horrific travel experience and our late check-in. Truly one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed inside Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

21 July 2019

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

super stay in Santa Fe

Best place to stay for one or two people! Lovely casita in quiet neighborhood is within walking distance of plaza & canyon road art district. Home owner is extremely helpful. If we return to Santa Fe, this will be our first choice for rental.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

10 June 2019

Stylish casita, great location

We loved staying in this casita! Everything looks brand new, from the furniture to the pots and pans, and was super clean. The decor is clean and stylish, and thoughtfully considered. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed for cooking simple meals. I appreciated the good supply of dish towels (stayed in one place in CA that had 1 dish cloth and 1 tea towel!). The cleaning and bath products were nice, too. It really felt like all of the details were carefully planned. The location was excellent - we walked to Plaza, art museums, Railyard. Grocery options were close by. We would definitely recommend this house and would stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jes M.

14 May 2019

Just like home.

Kristin and Bryan have such a lovely space in this rental, cared for as if it was their own home. It was comfortable, perfectly clean and decorated. The most generous hosts my husband and I have ever had.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

1 Apr 2019

Perfect location

The casita was comfortable, clean, and perfectly situated. We were able to walk everywhere. Bryan and Kristin gave us tips on restaurants and galleries and were very helpful overall. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

sandra p.

16 Nov 2018

Great neighborhood, comfortable and artfully decorated casita

I loved the muted, modern way this space is decorated. All the furniture is comfortable and everything worked. It was perfect for me to walk most places I wanted to go. And Kristen and Bryan are very cordial and helpful hosts. Highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bradyn P.

10 Nov 2017

Cute, cute, cute!

This is guesthouse is exactly what I was looking for in Santa Fe - quaint, quiet and close to everything in downtown. The place was very clean, very well furnished and very comfortable. The owners, Bryan and Kristin were accommodating and super helpful. I will definitely be staying here again and I recommend anyone else looking in the area to do so as well.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

6 Nov 2017

Great location, quiet neighborhood

Great location for The Plaza, Railyard, Canyon Road, grocery store. Barely used my car at all. Comfortable, great hosts! Only drawback is the casita is slightly dark in the evening but I gave that feedback to the owners and don’t doubt they’ll make it great! Definitely a 5 Star with more light.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mel G.

19 Sept 2017

A great find!

Such a lovely experience! Bryan and Kristin are great, friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and always quick to help you if you need anything. The casita is charming, and it's an easy stroll over to the Plaza. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Carlson

As a graphic designer and architect, we love all of the arts and culture, food, natural beauty, and outdoor activities that Santa Fe has to offer. We look forward to sharing our favorites with you! Originally from Iowa and moving to New Mexico from New York City, we have made this special city home since 2005.

Why they chose this property

Our home and guest house are in a quiet, peaceful historic neighborhood—one of Santa Fe's oldest and most charming—yet steps away from the hustle and bustle of downtown's best shops, restaurants, bars, markets, galleries, and more. We also love the historic architecture of the property's main house (where we live).

What makes this property unique

Enjoy a tranquil, beautiful space to relax with all new furnishing and appliances, while you walk everywhere to see the best of the sights during your Santa Fe adventure!