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Peaceful Hilltop Casita w/ Stunning Views, Close to the Historic Plaza

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Place, Santa Fe National Cemetery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgia O'Keefe Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master bedroom and den

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Hilltop Casita w/ Stunning Views, Close to the Historic Plaza

Our casita, Cielito Lindo, is located in exclusive North Hills, situated at an altitude of 7,200 ft. on a serene and beautiful hilltop, three minutes from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, galleries, restaurants, shopping and night life. Experience sunrises and sunsets as you've never seen before. Night is especially magical in North Hills. In the summer, sit outside on your private portal listening to the wind sighing in the piñons. Gaze at stars so bright you can almost touch them. Hear the howl of coyotes in far-off hills and, in between, a serene and profound silence unique to the high desert country of northern New Mexico. In the winter, build a roaring fire in the kiva and snuggle in with a book, music or television or just listen in silence to the crackling fire. Cielito Lindo is a place to reconnect - with yourself and with the world around you.

Situated on a hilltop off a quiet street with private parking, Cielito Lindo offers a cosy, romantic getaway that features a large living room complete with a Kiva fireplace, 50" TV, and stereo system. Enjoy home cooked meals from the spacious fully equipped kitchen or take a short walk down to the plaza for shopping and restaurants. The bedroom offers a queen bed, along with plenty of closet space. The den can also be used as a second bedroom complete with a sleeper sofa or as an office while working away from home.

This casita is ideal for a writer, painter, arts lover, couple or family in search of serenity and all the natural beauty that Santa Fe has to offer.

For those interested in working offsite, the casita has high speed internet accessed through cable. The service provider is Xfinity and our plan includes their Performance Pro internet (300 Mbps download speed, gaming, multiple devices), and digital TV.

Conveniently located about 1 mile from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, shops, grocery stores, galleries and museums and a 12-minute drive from the world-famous outdoor Santa Fe Opera.

For skiers/boarders which the owners are, the base of the Ski Santa Fe Quad is 17 miles or a 30-minute drive away. You can also take a bus to the ski basin; the bus stop and free parking are two minutes from the casita.

Amenities include:
- Totally remodeled home in 2018
- Keyless entry - no need to interact with hosts or others
- 2-minute drive to the plaza and downtown
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- 2 walk-in closets in master bedroom
- Futon sofa/bed and writing desk in separate den/office
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer/Dryer
- Central air conditioning and heating
- Cable 50” flat screen TV in living room
- Stereo system with iPod port
- High Speed Internet – Wifi
- Kiva fireplace
- Private patio with patio furniture
- Path to a private area to view sunsets over the Jemez Mts.
- Dedicated parking off street
- Private and secure
- Santa Fe Short Term Rental License # 19-00155343

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About the area

Santa Fe

Northeast Santa Fe, a neighbourhood in Santa Fe, is home to this cottage. Charlotte Jackson Fine Art and Georgia O'Keefe Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Santa Fe Children's Museum. Lensic Performing Arts Center and SITE Santa Fe are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe National Cemetery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Fort Marcy Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Palace of the Governors - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 8 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atrisco Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wolf And Mermaid Enchanted Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic casita! Great location, cheerful and warm ambience, with every convenience you can imagine It was incredibly comfortable and very private. We'll be returning at our earliest opportunity.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Casita was exactly as pictured on VRBO. There were no surprises.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the casita for 5 nights and it was fantastic!The location was perfect, the casita had everything we needed and we would definitely stay there again.We loved watching the sunset on the private patio and the owners were great.Can’t wait to go to Santa Fe next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet neighborhood. Well kept property. Host communication was great and gave complete respect to privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good except maybe another comfortable chair for living area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The casita is even nicer than we anticipated. Hosts communication was stellar. Lots of thoughtful touches (e.g., bedside phone chargers).
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris and Marie are wonderful hosts!We had such a wonderful stay in Santa Fe! The home is so welcoming, we could move in permanently! The home is so comfortable and clean! The bed is soft and I had my best sleep while we were there.If you are cooking in, you have anything you might want in the kitchen. There’s even a dishwasher! There is a bonus office space for an additional guest and can also be used for an office. The patio is perfect for enjoying the sunny weather. The home is situated just 5-15 minutes from everything you want! Downtown Santa Fe is also walking friendly. There are shops and restaurants galore to go to.Santa Fe is beautiful and so sunny. Back home it was warm but rainy. So happy we were here!We will definitely be back and plan to stay with Chris and Marie again.
View from back patio.
Adorable adobe home.
Fireplace
Even a bird house!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, quiet and peaceful. Short walk to town. Great hosts. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed another wonderful and renewing time in the Hilltop Casita. This was the latest of multiple stays over the last few years. Have posted three previous reviews so I won't repeat the superlatives from those, since all those superlatives continue to be true of our latest visit. Please take a minute to read them.The tranquil setting with easy access to Santa Fe without having to drive along busy Cerrillos Road make the casita the best spot to stay in Santa Fe. Access to Route 285 is a snap leading to points north such as Bandelier, Los Alamos, Espanola, and several wineries worth a visit.The casita is meticulously clean, including the refrigerator (a big plus for us). Perhaps the best description of Chris and Marie's casita is that it is as comfortable as those old jeans that have been washed countless times and are wonderfully broken in and soft.Chris and Marie are fabulous hosts. They ensure that your stay is a restful and renewing escape to the New Mexico high desert. The best compliment we can give Chris, Marie, and their lovely Hilltop Casita is that we are counting the days until October when we will return once again to enjoy their hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzetta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous week in Santa Fe! The casita was perfect for a relaxing week. We loved the outdoor eating area & the sunsets were amazing. Thank you for a beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this little casita. I can’t say enough about how great it was to have a place like this to stay in Santa Fe. It’s a five minute drive to the plaza so location is great. It was November when we were there so we fired up the kiva fireplace after coming back to the casita after a long day of adventures. It was clean, cozy, and had everything that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The casita was so comfortable. The hosts were great and so responsive and communicative. They also had some great tips on what to do and where to eat for guests new to the area. It was a perfect location: close to all the services, and downtown, but far enough out to have a country feel. The sunset views were great. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Casita was great! Very convenient location to everything, five minutes to the Plaza. It was our 2nd time to stay here and plan to book it again. Hosts are very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

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This was better than the pictures! The hosts made it feel like it was your home. One of bests places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cielito Lindo was perfect for us. We very much enjoyed the location, very peaceful, and easy access to town. Our hosts Chris and Marie provided clear concise Instructions for access and suggestions for things todo. When we return to Santa Fe we will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite VRBO. The hosts are exceptional. They allow you your privacy but are always there if anything needs doing and they have amazing suggestions for things to do while in northern New Mexico. We've stayed on multiple occasions and have noticed that they keep the property in top notch condition and often add little touches to make our stay completely satisfying.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

we hope to go back

we hope to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Delightful visit

This is our second stay here and we adore the casita.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Casita close to all of Santa Fe. Sharing property with owners - but never saw/heard anything! Loved the quiet neighborhood! Easy access to downtown Santa Fe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

We loved it!

Chris and Marie were awesome and we loved the Casita. It was perfect! If you want any recommendations for things to do, just ask. Convenient location, very clean and excellent views for sunsets!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

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

Nice Casita near Santa Fe Plaza

This was our second stay. Nice place for a couple located in a quiet neighborhood close to the Santa Fe Plaza.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Linda T.

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

Santa Fe Casita with a View

Private hilltop retreat in touch with the great flora, fauna and environment of the Santa Fe foothills yet a short driving distance from the heart of the city. Fully furnished and equipped for an excellent six night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! Beautiful outdoor patio and lots of nonstop entertainment from hummingbirds. Lots of other birds, a visit from a young buck deer with beautiful velvet on his antlers, coyotes at night and gorgeous sunsets. Kitchen was well stocked as far as cooking utensils. Very quiet and comfortable and it will be our first choice when we return to Santa Fe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francine B.

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Great stay!

We loved our visit. The casita was just perfect for my daughter and I. We liked being close to town but not right in all of the hubbub. The hosts couldn’t have been nicer!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don't want to say toooo much -want to keep this place for myself. Enjoyed the place, great location made it easy to get around Santa Fe; what a scenic view! We are already making plans for the future to return. Well, I have said toooo much, need to make sure that I can get the dates I want in the future!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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