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Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families

Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families

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Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Dining

Overview of Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Santa Fe, NM
  • Popular LocationSanta Fe Plaza13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanyon Road13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMeow Wolf13 min drive
  • AirportSanta Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)18 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
900 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    2 single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Common area
    1 sofa bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families

Bright and authentic adobe with rustic charm on 5-acre homestead with flowering courtyards, cedar hot tub, disk golf course, arroyo hike, high speed internet, greenhouses, vegetable garden, outdoor dining, gas grill, and mountain views. Your hosts, Jason (brewer/distiller) and Angela (ceramic artist) will have a welcome basket awaiting your arrival with seasonal veggies and flowers from the garden, a sampling of Jason's libations, and you'll enjoy dining on Angela's handmade pottery.

The guest house is a 2 bedroom / 1 bath pueblo style home of 900 square feet (accommodates 4 comfortably in the two bedrooms, but a sofa bed in the living room can sleep another). It offers privacy, with a separate driveway and walled courtyard. We have been gradually updating the guest house, but you will find that it maintains its authentic Santa Fe style and rustic charm. Bright open-plan kitchen / dining room with colorful Mexican tile counters, and wood, brick, and flagstone floors throughout. It is fully furnished, and the kitchen is fully equipped.

The homestead was the first in this neighborhood and was built in the early 1930s. The 5-acre homestead includes three residences. “Casa de Kirkman” is the main house where Jason and Angela live. “Casita de Casey” is a small home on the north side of the property where our caretaker resides, and your home “Casa Abuela” is a separate guesthouse to the south with a private drive and private courtyard. Casa Abuela, was added in the 1950s and originally used as a goat shed. (We hope you’ll agree that we’ve made some improvements since then, though we’ve tried to maintain the property’s original rustic New Mexico charm.)

It has a wood stove in the main bedroom and garden views from the twin bedroom. Comfortable living room for lounging and a full and open kitchen for meal prep and dining. The fully-equipped kitchen is stocked with Angela's handmade pottery.

A cedar hot tub accommodates up to 6 bathers in another secluded courtyard brimming with trumpet vines and sunflowers. Perfect for stargazing or relaxing sore muscles after hiking or skiing on cold winter afternoons or cool summer nights.

The guest house shares a 5-acre property with the main house. The guest house has its own private driveway and walled courtyard. The hot tub is in a separate courtyard between the guest house and the main house, and guests have unlimited private access to this space. The guest house has a shaded portal for grilling and outdoor dining. Guests may explore the property and beyond, the walking trail, gardens and greenhouses.

The homestead is close enough to the plaza for convenience - a seven mile drive - but has privacy and plenty of space. Make yourself at home and feel free to explore the property. There’s a cedar hot tub, a disk golf course, an arroyo trail where you can hike for miles, and a large organic garden with two greenhouses.

We hope you’ll enjoy dining from Angela’s hand-made pottery and sipping one of Jason’s beers, spirits, or cocktails—made with organic ingredients from our garden and juniper berries wild-harvested right here on the property! (If you’d like more of Jason’s intoxicants, visit one of Tumbleroot’s locations in town or you can put an order in on his website and he’d be happy to bring more home to you.) Feel free to check out Angela’s gallery in Santa Fe—either in person or online—to see what else she has in stock. (Paseo Pottery also offers classes if you feel like getting your hands in the mud!)

Angela’s photography throughout the home is from our family’s recent two-year journey around the world. During our Big Field Trip, we hiked the Inca Trail, snuck into a dilapidated communist headquarters in Bulgaria, rode camelback through the Sahara, caught the swine flu in Istanbul, rode a dragon boat up the Perfume River, got chased out of the Grand Mosque of Uqba in Tunisia, lived on a vineyard in Portugal, were robbed at gunpoint in Bahía, taught at a tribal school in Rajasthan, biked through floating markets outside Bangkok, and communed with snow monkeys in the hot springs of Japan. Throughout our travels, we enjoyed lodging with local families, staying off the gringo trail, avoiding hotels at all costs, and generally trying to live like locals. When we returned home to Santa Fe, we decided to open our homestead to fellow travelers who crave a similar type of experience. We look forward to hosting your Santa Fe adventure!

Our property is powered 100% by the sun—because there’s just so much of it here in New Mexico! Caretaker Casey will be on-site to help handle any issues that might arise and to take care of special requests and provide recommendations. Angela and Jason are available by email and phone.

We look forward to hosting you!

~Jason and Angela

Property manager

Angela and Jason Kirkman

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Quail Run Golf Course and Winsor Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Santa Fe Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Recursos de Santa Fe, 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

  • Loretto Chapel - 11 min drive
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 12 min drive
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 13 min drive
  • Canyon Road - 13 min drive
  • Meow Wolf - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 16 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Java Joe's - 11 min drive
  • Wendy's - 8 min drive
  • Chocolate Maven Bakery & Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Posa's El Merendero - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Abuela~2 Bedroom Adobe with Cedar Hot Tub: Perfect for Families located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Fe National Forest, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, and Santa Fe Children's Museum. Recursos de Santa Fe and Hermit's Peak are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Jeanerette, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Adventure Crash-pad
Great host, allowed last minute reservations. Very nice welcome basket! Clean and comfortable beds. We enjoyed seeing the sunrise in the kitchen on clear days. Great location for skiing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet.
Very gracious and thoughtful hosts. We came home one night and there was fresh baked bread and butter at our door! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shena V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute and fun
I stayed here with my significant other and our three children for a long weekend. The house was super cute and clean and very easy to check in and out of. It was in a quiet neighborhood so we didn't have to worry about sleeping through the night. The outside was amazing for the children to play and have a very great time. It's very close to Santa Fe Plaza, but far enough away to not worry about noise and just really have a relaxing time. I would highly recommend this rental for your next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Dwaine D.

3 nights
Not as nice as pictures suggest. Just average and in a fairly run down looking neighborhood with muddy streets full of potholes. Also no paper towels provided, and firewood provided was too big to fit into the wood stove so I had to go buy my own.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to getaway from it all, yet close enough to run to town . A great getaway .
Great place to just getaway from it all. Perfect for families to enjoy the outdoors and the fresh air. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Quaint little house (two bed) house perfect to enjoy, relax and spend time with loved ones. Highly recommend... close enough to the city, yet far enough away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great authentic Santa Fe stay!
We loved this place and would definitely go again! The accommodations were spacious and had a very “Santa Fe” feel inside and out! Our kids loved the trampoline and zip line out back. The hot tub was fun and was heated when we arrived (we had trouble getting the temp up to a significant level after that though). We never saw our hosts, but did enjoy their welcome note. Things were a bit rickety and there were some strange things that looked like toenail clippings on one of the night stands, but other than that, we were very pleased with the experience. I would definitely recommend!

8/10 Good

Mattie N.

Neat little place
We all enjoyed our stay and the hosts were responsive. It is quite rustic but we liked that about the place. Reasonably equipped. Sadly there was no welcome basket as mentioned in the description or reviews but these things happen. It was not clear to me from the description that the hot tub is in the main house's courtyard but it is just adjacent to the guest house and was nice to use. No issue w cleanliness as mentioned by a previous review--we were comfortable and didn't notice anything concerning. We didn't feel the slatted door between kitchen and bathroom was an issue but if you have mental bathroom hang ups or are traveling w friends rather than family you might. The kids really loved the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Melissa M.

Property description needs updating
The photos that are shown for this property are NOT current. The landscaping is over-grown and we were not able to walk beyond the walled courtyard. The area where the "childrens fort" was also overgrown and looked as if it might be falling down. We saw nothing that resembled the vegetable garden area. Only weeds and scrub brush surrounded the the property. The hot tub area was missing half the lights and the tub was full of leaf debris. There was alot of noise from the highway. The casita itself is in need of a DEEP cleaning. The shower had used soap (with hair) and the showerhead needs replacing. This the inside of the kitchen cabinets were dirty. I'm not sure about the previous good reviews for 2018 - but we saw a property in need of attention. We left after the 1st night and Jason did refund the remaining nights. We have stayed at quite a few VRBO properties and this is the only property that as not matched the descriptions or past reviews. I wish I could post our photos of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Amarah B.

Nice overall. Really needs a real bathroom door.
This place is charming, and the hot tub is a nice amenity. However, there is just a folding slotted wood gate between the kitchen and bathroom. So basically there is no sense of privacy in the bathroom. Fortunately we have a family full of boys, but even they complained about this. If I had understood about this, I'm not sure I would have stayed here for the price. Additionally, the pullout sofa bed is not functional or useful. We put the mattress on the floor and the kids argued about who had to sleep on it each night because it was not comfortable. Also, no dishwasher, kind of a drag on vacation... The grounds are great for kids though, lots of space to run around outside and no worry about making too much noise. Super cool cathead spider outside the kitchen window that comes alive and feasts on moths at night (don't hurt him!)! Nice hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Estelle C., Brooklyn, NY

Wonderful guesthouse in Sunlit Hills, Santa Fe
My daughters, my mother-in-law and I had a fantastic stay at the Kirkman guesthouse. It’s a very sweet little adobe casita that we all found very comfortable. My girls also loved that they have a small picture book library. I highly recommend this rental if you’re traveling with children.