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La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Santa Fe Plaza

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Living Room
Covered Patio
Back Patio
Front Exterior
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Loretto Chapel
  • Place, Canyon Road
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe!

Which is more beautiful, the luxe furnishings and decor of this South Capitol area home, or its huge, shaded garden with pinon pines and al fresco dining? You might just have to come see for yourself!
La Vida Buena is right in the heart of Santa Fe, in a quiet, leafy neighborhood just a mile from the Plaza. The house is New Pueblo-style, with wood-burning kiva fireplaces, handsome viga ceilings, and all the little touches that make a home unique. Best of all, it is set in a large lot with a lovely garden, several patio spaces, and plenty of greenery for you to enjoy!
Step inside and admire the southwestern colors and handsome style of La Vida Buena. The living room is dominated by a bank of windows with beautiful modern stained glass, turning the sunlight bright colors as it falls into the room. A handsome leather couch and banks of pillows on built-in seating invite your group to relax around the fireplace or watch the large flat-screen mounted on one wall. Everything is neat, spotless, and utterly charming. This is northern New Mexico living at its finest!
Adjacent to the living room are the kitchen and dining areas, painted in bright colors and immaculately appointed. You will love the stainless-steel appliances and well-stocked cupboards in the kitchen, which is fit for the finest chef. No matter what you yearn to make -- from a simple snack to a family feast -- you will find what you need here. All the time-saving countertop appliances are here too, to get you up and moving in the morning: coffeemaker, toaster, and more. Just add groceries!
The dining room is a spacious and beautiful area, with a table that seats 4 and a second wood-burning kiva fireplace for warmth and atmosphere. This room also doubles as a game center, so your group can divide up between those who want to watch a movie in the living room and those engrossed in cards. You will love how roomy La Vida Buena is, with plenty of private areas so that each member of your party c

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Property Registration Number 136150

About the area

Santa Fe

South Capitol, a neighbourhood in Santa Fe, is home to this holiday home. San Miguel Mission and De Vargas Street House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary and New Mexico Land Conservancy. Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Recursos de Santa Fe are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Loretto Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Canyon Road - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Fe Railyard - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kakawa Chocolate House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Social Kitchen + Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Upper Crust Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Subscription - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Craft Donuts & Coffee - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe! located?

Located in South Capitol, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Mexico Military Museum and Santa Fe Plaza. Center for Contemporary Arts and New Mexico State Capitol are also within 15 minutes. Santa Fe Depot is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was a breeze! The staff at the office were so friendly and helpful. We loved, loved, loved the property. The kitchen was well stocked and the entire house was beautiful. Would definitely would like to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buster M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Easy check in. Clean! Organized. Great location. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very charming, comfortable, and clean. It is set away from the street a bit and the parking spot is behind a fence, which is a nice bonus especially given the narrow streets in Santa Fe. It's a 15-20 minute straight walk to the Plaza area so there's no need to fight or pay for parking in the busy areas. Overall, we had a great stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfectly decorated cabin.

We had a wonderful time. It was a perfect Southwest experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

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

Beautiful Inside and Out

We stayed at this property for four nights in Santa Fe. The home is beautiful and exudes so much Southwest charm with the decor. We loved the backyard area which had two shaded sitting areas with a swing. Our toddler was with us and she loved the children’s books provided on one of the bookshelves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

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

Great place to stay

Great house, quiet neighborhood but easy walking distance to the plaza and railyard. Cost living room with a fire and an outdoor space that would be great in summer
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

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

A beautiful southwest oasis

I loved the house. Fun art and knick knacks all over the house and the first morning we woke up to rainbows. The living room was super cozy. beautiful stained glass and the ja
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara h.

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

Everything we needed. Decor was beautiful.

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Dennis B.

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

Nice house located near the heart of Santa Fe.

This is a comfortable and well equipped house near Canyon Road and within a short drive or walk to many Santa Fe attractions. The outdoor features are wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Excellent All Around

We loved our stay! Beautiful inside with a well-stocked kitchen, comfy beds and plenty of clean fluffy towels. Two outdoor seating areas, with fragrant lilacs in bloom. Perfect for an early evening glass of wine. Easy walk to the plaza. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn G.

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

Perfect Location

The home is exactly what you see. The home was very clean and the linens and towels were spa quality. Had everything we would need and then some. Would definitely stay there again. The beds were exceptionally comfortable. Nice details and decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have been VRBOing in SFe 15y. Certain expectations are standard in a home. Upon arrival, after driving all day, we envision a pinon fire outside & relaxing. This home had only 1 piece of firewood available. Almost NO seasonings in the kitchen. Not even salt & pepper. A piece of a roll of paper towel only. 2 rolls of toilet paper. 0 yes 0 trash bags. Ridiculous. For the price paid for the week, I shouldn’t have to search for & haul firewood & grocery shop for essentials. The house was perfect & as advertised. However basic provisions for a week stay was non existent. Disappointed, to say the least.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty H., Beaver

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

Amazing

This is a beautiful property to stay at. Peaceful and quite.The backyard is amazing. Very private. It was nice to sit out in with my morning coffee. Kitchen is well stocked. Decor was top quality. This is a place I would recommend and go back to. Tip: arrive while it is still daylight. The driveway is hard to see in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Betty P., Greeley, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

ABLJ

Loved the rusticness and everything in the house. Only serious issue we all saw were the bugs in the tv room near the fireplace, in the bedroom and bath. Maybe it is time for a fall spraying! The oout side was weedy but not offensive.The master bath tub/ shower was a bit hard for two of us over 80 to climb into. Overall the place was wonderful and we would stay t there again! Our guests also thought the place was awesome!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, close to all the great things Santa Fe has to offer. The house was beautiful inside and out, with great sitting spaces and a beautiful yard. Loved the chicken decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
The house has character and charm. It is a little dark inside ( more lamps would help) and the bathroom is very small and the toilet seems to rock when sat upon (!) The shower head could be replaced maybe with a hand held option which can be more efficient. Having some foil, saran wrap or baggies for kitchen supplies would be nice. Overall we enjoyed the site.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the ambiance. Nicely decorated. Great location. One suggestion: The jacuzzi floor gets very slippery with a soapy shower. Difficult to get in and out safely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, inside and out. Great neighborhood. Enjoyed our stay in the house and always our stay in Santa Fe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The place is absolutely charming, the pics don't lie. If you're looking for Santa Fe style charm this house delivers 100%. Decor is on point! The "back yard" is a lovely oasis and a great way to start your day with a cup of coffee or wind down in the evening. Location is convenient to walking into "downtown" with all of its charm and diversions. Would recommend this property to anyone (and did, but their dates were booked). Only cons would be that the kitchen should have some cooking spray or EVO (pans stick!) and didn't realize there was recycling until items were in the trash outside; Consider having a designated recycling bin in the house and/or mention from the property mgr in ALL of their correspondences. Thank you Santa Fe, it was a pleasure getting to spend time in your fair city!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in a great location, was nice to walk everywhere into the city. Lovely outdoor patio area. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra R.

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

Great weekend hetaway

Came up to Santa Fe with some friends for the weekend and this was a great getaway. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the multiple outdoor spaces - such a treat to sit outside in the morning with a coffee and a book!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

JOHN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
It’s ok. Management did not respond to 2 in person visits. Shower dripping, ants, loose toilet (floor bolts), serious sky light leak during rain storms. Would have been nice to have 2 matching wine glasses. 4 would have been even better. Access great as where the gardens.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve A.

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

Lovely inside and out

Three friends stayed here as part of trip to visit other friends in Santa Fe and to enjoy the cooler weather. The house was a great place to have friends over for dinner and to enjoy the 2 lovely outdoor seating areas. It was a quiet neighborhood so it was very peaceful. But you're also very near to great restaurants and grocery stores. The kitchen had all we needed to serve some meals. The beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margie G.

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

Lovely house in quiet neighborhood

The house was just as pictured online; interesting decor and Southwest flavor. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Our only recommendation is for the owners to replace their pillows, though this may be based on personal taste--the pillows were either much too hard and one was worn out/too soft for any support. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great location

House was beautiful and authentic. Was near everything we wanted to do. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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