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Reviews of Spectacular Grounds - Authentic Adobe Home - Near Plaza - Unique Design

Spectacular Grounds - Authentic Adobe Home - Near Plaza - Unique Design
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barrett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and property
The property is gorgeous and a short drive from the plaza. The owner is nearby and easily available. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the property gorgeous and conveniently located near the plaza. It's wonderful that the owner's proximity made them easily available to assist you during your stay. We're thrilled that you had a great time, and if you ever find yourselves back in the area, we'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Selena J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gals Weekend
Had a great time in this beautiful home with friends celebrating my birthday for 3 nights. The home is located in a cute little community. Didn’t see anyone all weekend. The only comment I have is the seating layout of the common areas are not conducive for communal gathering. Since the fireplace was not functioning, the lower part of the home was not utilized. The room with the gas stove fire unit only had two chairs. We ended up sitting on the floor in order to be able to have conversations which was not ideal. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday celebration at our home, and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and the cute community. However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the seating layout in the common areas and the non-functioning fireplace. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll take it into consideration for future improvements. We're pleased to hear that despite these issues, you had a good overall stay. If you decide to stay with us again in the future, we'll do our best to ensure a more comfortable experience. Thank you for choosing to celebrate your birthday with us!

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Fe stay
This was a lovely and interesting property. Filled with new discoveries every day. We were disappointed that we could not build a fire the first days we were there. Wood was finally delivered, but not in time for us to enjoy the fireplace. We were also disappointed that we could not use the washing machine. Aside from these two issues we could not have been happier. The three children ages 6 to 12 loved exploring the grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Ava K.

Enchanta Stay
This property was in a great location and overall clean. They did list it as three bedrooms, however the one “bedroom” downstairs had no window and opened up to a crawl space. We feel like the bathroom upstairs should mention that the door is glass meaning you barely have privacy. There needs to be more dishes and supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap). The plumbing is very old and makes a terrible squeaking sound every time the water is on. We also noticed how musty the place smelled when we first arrived, as if no one has been there in a long time (this went away after we had to air it out). lastly one of us spent an hour and a half sweeping the outdoor space so would would be able to use it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O., Tulsa, OK usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Fe Retreat
Lovely, atmospheric, quiet. Outdoor areas were splendid! Nearly perfect for 6 women and one teenage young woman. We enjoyed our stay. I would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Santa Fe
This is a a unique and wonderful property. It is a short drive into the center and the outdoor area is delightful. The rental company was very responsive to anything that came up. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Fe stay
Peaceful and relaxing Felt at home Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Jack E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely large home
Beautiful well-appointed house. Stayed with seven family members. Wish there was air conditioning! Made good use of the excellent kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, abbreviated stay
We enjoyed Vista Encantada while we were there. The house is eclectic and charming - something interesting at every turn. The grounds are amazing with many patios and terraces - again something interesting at every turn. Unfortunately, there was a septic tank problem involving an extensive repair. So, we had to vacate the property only a few days into our stay. The property manager was great at trying to help find a different place for us and accommodating the change. I recommend the property and advise you to check the health of the septic tank!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We do apologize this happened during your stay. It isn't a problem until it is unfortunately. We like taking care of any issues immediately so we appreciate your flexibleness when we needed to help you find a different place. This has been repaired and will no longer be an issue. We are glad you enjoyed it while you were there! It is a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
House was very comfortable and we enjoyed the gas wood burning stove immensely!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time away from covid
Great place! Funky, art filled space. Was perfect for two. Kitchen fully stocked. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
My family and I had a wonderful experience staying at this property. it’s on a hilltop surrounded by nature, spectacular views of both dusk and dawn, and occasional wildlife spotting. The inside of the property was very spacious, comfortable, and accommodating for my family. Pictures do not do it justice. The layout is very unique and functional. The owner greeted us with kindness and always paid attention to any of our needs. There was a delicious, warm freshly baked chocolate chili cake waiting for us at check in personally made by the owner. Check in and check out was very easy. It’s an exciting yet relaxing place to vacation since there’s so much to do around Santa Fe or just lounge and rest at home. The outside patio was very big with several sitting spots/views. Property is quiet with no noisy neighbors. You practically feel like the whole hilltop is privately yours. wish we could’ve stayed longer and we were sad to leave. Definitely will have good memories of this place. Thank you Banyan for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place/Fantastic Host
We recently stayed here and absolutely loved it. It snowed most of the time we were there so we were not able to enjoy the beautiful terraces like we would have liked to. I bet it is beautiful in fall/spring. We loved the house though. Comfortable beds. House is very close to downtown — not walking distance, but very short drive. Banyan is a wonderful host. Very attentive and even baked us a delicious spice cake. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to enjoy Santa Fe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaii meets Santa Fe
Wonderful experience and perfect distance to town and shopping. Neighborhood is quiet and found the home to be a lot more house than expected with 18+ beautiful terraces/patios. Clean, crisp and tidy home with beautiful design for a visiting interior designer/teacher. Tom greeted us and gave wonderful suggestions. Even though there was an issue with one of the bedrooms, accommodations were made that were above and beyond. We would recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you all! Mahalo for your kindness and we look forward to having you back!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Stay
Beautiful and fun property with an equal host. Close to downtown, amazing outdoor spaces and terraces. Mid century modern in an adobe space, very comfortable and convenient for shopping at DeVargas mall and galleries, close to Rt.599 too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., New Orleans, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Fe for July 4 weekend
We enjoyed our stay at Banyan's home. He was very helpful with recommendations for things to do, restaurants, etc. We loved our white water rafting trip with Los Rios, hiking at Bandelier National Monument and Tent Rocks, Meow Wolf, Tinkertown...and of course exploring Santa Fe restaurants and museums. Beautiful location and a great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It was such a pleasure meeting you all! Thank you for choosing Muchas Piedras Retreat for your vacation. I hope you will come back for another visit!

10/10 Excellent

Buffy Barfoot B.

perfect place to stay!
We loved every minute of our stay in Santa Fe. Banyan was the perfect host, and his home is more amazing than the pictures can capture. It is artistic, clean, spacious, and warm...perfect for what we needed. We enjoyed the town, but also enjoyed relaxing at this beautiful home with books and cozy sits by the fireplace. It was cold outside when we were there, but we want to return when it is warm to take advantage of all the gorgeous outdoor seating and spaces to explore outside on the property. Banyan was super responsive when we asked him any questions, and his suggestions for food and entertainment were spectacular. We will certainly come back.

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Best find in Santa Fe
This property is incredible. Loved the outdoor fireplace and roof terrace. The views are stunning. Banyan is the most helpful and generous host. I can't say enough about our whole visit - even though I don't want to say MORE because we always want this home to be available for us. Ha! Book it when you can - well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It was GREAT meeting you all! I'm so glad you enjoyed all of my suggestions! It's so much fun to host when you connect with the guests. I'm looking forward to having you come back...OFTEN!

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Over the top awesome!
Completely exceeded all my expectations! The pictures (as beautiful as they are) just don’t do the property justice! And, Banyan is an amazingly generous and gracious host. There were 6 of us and everyone was completely “wow-ed!” Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It was SUCH a joy meeting you! I really enjoyed sharing local events and activities but especially our instant connection. I hope you will come back...and often!

10/10 Excellent

harris n.

We loved it
We were 6, 4 adults and 2 children. It is located very close to city center. House is beautiful and very well managed. I would strongly recommend this place. Mr.Banyan is a super nice guy, always available.

10/10 Excellent

JORGE K.

Amazing home located near Downtown Santa Fe
Great home close to town. About a 5minute drive into down town Santa Fe but it feels like you’re at a mountain retreat when you’re at the house. The house sits on some land and perfectly landscaped. We spent free time outside & the kids loved exploring the grounds. We sat outside every night stargazing and chatting until we were ready for bed. The house fit 4 adults and two kids perfectly & we had an entire bedroom downstairs that we didn’t even use! Banyan gave us some great recommendations for restaurants, sight seeing, shopping etc. Also, when we arrived he greeted us, showed us the entire property, had some treats waiting and answered all questions we had. Book it!!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure meeting you and my absolute honor to host you! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy the outside areas and got to do some of the amazing things in and around Santa Fe! I look forward to your next trip here! Keep in touch!

10/10 Excellent

barrett m.

Perfect Santa Fe Getaway
Our family was thrilled to stay at this fun and eclectic home. The owner Banyan was so kind and gracious and made sure we were connected with some of the best Santa Fe had to offer. Sunsets on the rooftop deck were a plus, along with outdoor dining on one of the many patios. There are so many great nooks in this home to enjoy a quiet book or a peaceful siesta. The art and style of the home gave us a perfect Santa Fe experience. I highly, highly recommend, and our family will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks for the terrific review Britt! It was great to meet the whole family and especially fun running into you at the Farmers market. I'm so glad you got the "locals" experience and look forward to having you back soon!

8/10 Good

Doris H., Wills Point

Delightful spacious home with beautiful tiered patios and large comfortable bedrooms. WOW
We stayed in this lovely split level in August and the home was perfect in so many ways. We loved the outdoor patios so much, we spent a lot of time out there visiting and especially enjoyed the lighted Japanese lanterns and lights scattered throughout the gardens. Most of the furniture, appliances and extras look brand new, like the place has just been built and you're the first guests. Beds were super comfortable with high end linens and roomy space for luggage. The kitchen was fairly well stocked except for a nonstick egg skillet and working ice maker. We ate several meals there. Banyon was a super host and brought us warm muffins, chipoltle butter and sparkling water for settling in after a long day of traveling. Located just a very short drive to the plaza (9 minutes?) and there isn't enough to say about Santa Fe. We spent one half day at the Ten Thousand Waves Spa perhaps 12 minutes from the house by car and had lovely panoramic views driving into the mountains up Artist's Road past the spa toward the ski resort (15 mile trek). Had marvelous meals in the La Fonda restaurant, the 10,000 Waves Restaurant and the cafe inside Sena Plaza. We bought drop dead gorgeous Chanel shawls at Zanadu's in the interior courtyard of Sena Plaza. All in all a wonderful time. If the altitude is giving you any fatigue, go to the Oxygen Spa off the plaza for a few minutes ($1 per minute) of O2. If you are a light sleeper, choose the downstairs spacious queen bedroom. The full bath w shower will be up 1/2 level, but easy to manage. The other two bedrooms are upstairs and share a large bath with tub/shower. The master king bedroom is huge and lovely. The nearby AC makes some noise but if you turn it up it won't run much at night and the temp outside in the evening is cool even in August. The main level hallway lights, if turned on at night, will indirectly shine into the king bedroom's upper open windows. We solved this by having our friends use flashlights if they get up at night or turn on the kitchen or living room lights instead of the hall lights. An easy fix considering how many extras and wonderful pluses this house offers. Can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It was great meeting you all and my absolute pleasure to host. You're feedback is SO valuable to myself and others...I'll make those important changes. I look forward to seeing you next year!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

My new favorite Santa Fe getaway!
This home is a fabulous retreat full of magical vibes and creative energy. I spent a long weekend with friends and we had a wonderful time. The beds are luxurious, the light is beautiful and the artwork is inspiring. There is plenty of space for togetherness or solitude and lots to explore. The patios are amazing (there are many to choose from– even a rooftop location) for grilling and dining al fresco or enjoying a glass of wine. You can sunbathe or stargaze while surrounded by the piñon trees and bird calls. The location is super close to the plaza and an organic grocery store, making it easy to explore Santa Fe and gather provisions. Our host, Banyan was very accommodating and very quick to respond with any questions. I can’t wait to go back!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
It was such a pleasure meeting you and I enjoyed recommending some of my favorite places in Santa Fe! I will look forward to your next trip coming up this fall...AND I'll have some more local spots to share.