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Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe

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Fenix Azul welcomes you
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Starry nights
Relax in the shade
Kitchen with a view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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, Vista Grande Public Library
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Winsor Trail
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Camel Rock Casino
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

L Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe

Welcome to Fenix Azul, your next romantic getaway, friends retreat, or family adventure with stargazing in the heart of the high desert. Soak up the private views from every window and enjoy BBQing from the deck while watching the sunset, then sit back and marvel at the stars and Milky Way. If you appreciate dark skies, this is the place for you! We even provide a telescope for your explorations of the cosmos! Imagine yourself relaxing and drinking your favorite beverage after shopping Canyon Road, and hiking the spectacular trails around Santa Fe. This charming 1700 sq.ft home is tastefully designed to give you a true Santa Fe experience with old school brick floors, two inviting kiva fireplaces (flameless candles only) and traditional viga ceilings. Come and enjoy numerous furnishings collected from nearby Santa Fe that deliver a New Mexico vibe. Newly landscaped yard and heating and cooling, freshly renovated kitchen and bathroom all make this property a pleasurable vacation experience. This gem has two living areas, each with their own candlelit fireplace. There's two master bedrooms (very firm queen/medium firm king) that share a bathroom and both have a private patio. An additional hallway bathroom is next to the third bedroom (soft queen). The three beds offer versatility for sleepers. There's also two single airbeds available. Fenix Azul sits on over an acre of land with large juniper trees protecting your privacy and offering a sanctuary for wildlife. There's plenty of hiking/running trails nearby as well as bike paths that travel throughout the community. The Rails To Trails runs right through Eldorado, going from the cute little town of Lamy all the way to Santa Fe. Galisteo Basin Preserve offers great hiking and is only a short drive. It's approximately a 25 minute drive to Santa Fe Plaza and 54 minutes to Ski Santa Fe.
The kitchen is fully stocked with the necessary tools to cook your favorite meal or perhaps try a local recipe from one of our cookbooks. The kitchen was renovated in 2020 and has all new stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets.
The whole house is yours except the detached garage. There is a large circle driveway so there's parking available up to four vehicles.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Smoking allowed outside only. Receptacle for butts
No events, smoking or pets. No fires in fireplaces. No unregistered overnight guests. Primary renter must be at least 24 years old.
A security deposit of $500 is required by putting a hold on a credit card on file and a contract needs to be signed.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 6095
Property # 2379481vb
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Meow Wolf, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Santa Fe Railyard and Canyon Road. Santa Fe Children's Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Vista Grande Public Library - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Winsor Trail - 19 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Camel Rock Casino - 20 min drive - 29.8 km
  • New Mexico Land Conservancy - 21 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Canyon Road - 26 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Lamy Station - 26 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dion’s Pizza - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Java Joe's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fina - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe on 21 June 2026 start from AU$618, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Vista Grande Public Library and within 12 miles (20 km) of Thumb Trailhead and Cowboy Shack Trailhead. Eldorado Community Preserve and Nuckolls Brewing - Lamy Railyard are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mim O.

Great place -- Would definitely return!

Comfortable, well appointed kitchen, view of desert and mountains lovely, special personal touches, great private patios for bedrooms, plus a gift bag of local specialties -- loved this place!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Home-away-home in the heart of nature near a world-class city

We were delighted with our stay at Fenix Azul. The home is thoughtfully appointed with what is needed to make it our home away from home. Then there is the setting at the western end of the Eldorado neighborhood - wow! It is hard to find quiet and dark like this in a development so close to a world-class city - with awesome vistas and hiking just outside your door. We'll be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Peaceful stay

Peaceful location, very clean, comfortable accommodations for 2 couples with separate bathrooms and living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you Amanda. Hope to host you again 😊
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Comfortable and Charming

We enjoyed our 4 night stay here. We found everything comfortable and clean. Cute little kitchen/sitting area with lovely views out the big windows. Didnt use the outside deck because it was too cold but it looked very inviting. Instructions were clear and good communication with the host. A great stay. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place outside of town with privacy and great views. We enjoyed a relaxing stay and would return again. Host was very quick to respond and easy to communicate with before and during our stay. Appreciate the comfortable and sufficient accommodations for our multiple day stay. We enjoyed nearby attractions but made sure to have time to rest on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth f.

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

Great sunrise and sunset views!

Highly recommended stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2024
Happy to share the amazing views and you especially enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets. Hope you come back to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Veda T.

Adorable, beautiful, clean

Well stocked, thoughtful amenities, comfortable beds. The scenery and landscaping were beautiful. We could see stars forever, and Milky Way was perfectly clear in the pitch dark night sky. The host made things easy as well. Most importantly, it was clean!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

El Dorado Vacation

The home, grounds, and location were outstanding! A very peaceful getaway, well furnished and maintained, under magnificent night skies.We would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone visiting Santa Fe, and will likely stay there again in the near future.- Kevin & Christine, Santa Clara, CA
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you for your kind words Kevin. It pleases me to no end knowing that Fenix Azul meet and exceeded your expectations. I would love to host you all again. Guests like you are a pleasure to host ☺️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chetan P.

Peace, quiet, tranquility…..

Give yourself the gift of a well appointed house with comfort, quiet and views
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harsh B.

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

Loved it

Highly recommended. We (my wife and I and our 16-yr old boy) stayed for four nights. Impeccably clean, beautifully designed with all the "mod-cons".
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you Harsh and family. You were great guests and I would love to host you all again. I really appreciate your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Y.

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

Excellent. Great view. Well stocked kitchen.

Perfect location. Great house and deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thank you Kelly. Thank you for taking such good care of Fenix Azul. Hope you visit again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Beautiful home!

Thank you for everything! The home was beautiful, and we were not disappointed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Halpin SF

Beautiful property in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leone C.

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

Nice property

We have rented in Eldorado each time we have visited Santa Fe. It’s a great location for exploring the area. The house was clean, comfortable, and well decorated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Thank you Leone & Sue for taking such good care of Fenix Azul. I appreciate your review and hope to host you again next time you visit Santa Fe.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Gals adventure to Santa Fe

Home was a perfect place to relax after a busy day touring. Comfortable beds- so nice to get up and have coffee and enjoy the view of the mountains. A well stocked and maintained home. Made our stay most enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you Susan and guest for your kind words. I enjoyed hosting you girls and hope to have you back again. If I could give you more than 5 stars I would!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

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

Great home

Great home and perfect location to discover Santa Fe and surrounding. The house was perfectly clean and very comfortable. Renee did a great job making us feel at home.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2024
I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay at Fenix Azul. Your positive review is much appreciated and I look forward to hosting you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Better than I imagined!! Great views and Beautiful home!!

This house is great, large bedrooms, two living rooms and amazing views from the deck. Highly recommended!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean aan well equipped. Good location.

Clean and well-equipped. Good location off the beaten path. Close to Santa Fe and ABQ.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you Steve . So happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay. The house was bigger than it seemed in photos and every room had amazing views. The house was extremely clean and stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Thank you so much Amy and family for you kind words and for taking such good care of Fenix Azul. Please come back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Berry A.

A fun encouraging stay for the weekend.

It was a pleasant couple of days in the peaceful Phoenix Azul house. We love sitting on the patio at night and enjoying the mountains in the distance with the sun going down. The back living room also gives us a chance to drink coffee and play games while having the scenic outdoors in view from the big windows. Everything is kept well and neat in this place. A great retreat-type setting. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hilary Y.

Excellent, convenient, clean

This was my second time at the property, and it was excellent yet again. We love the location. It's convenient to get to downtown Santa Fe, but also feels like its own quiet space out of the way of the bustle. Catherine is an excellent host, and very easy to get in touch with. We hope to be back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Excellent property

Checkin and access to the property was easy. The house is clean and beautifully cared for. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
We're so please you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

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

Beautiful home

Had a wonderful stay at Fenix Azul. It was the perfect end to each days adventure. All the comfort of home and a great price too. Will recommend this home to anyone staying in Santa Fe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Thank You and please come stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Peaceful retreat

Casa Azul Where's the perfect retreat for my friends and I on a 4-day girls vacation. The house was extremely well equipped and comfortable. All the beds were great and very detailed instructions for guests. We would definitely come back to this location again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Quiet and beautiful

We loved the quiet neighborhood and the view of the mountains. Without street lights at night it felt like we were out in the country. It was still close enough for us to go into Santa Fe several times and we enjoyed hiking close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Renee Ferguson

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My name is Renee and my husband is Rick. We were both born and raised in California and moved to New Mexico in the summer of 2019. We lost everything, including our home and two long term rentals in the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise, Ca. November 8, 2018. We've found healing here in the Land of Enchantment.

Why they chose this property

Instead of replacing our long term rental with another one, we decided to venture into the short term rental business and Santa Fe was the perfect location due to it's beauty and rich cultural history. We looked in the city limits but found the rural Eldorado area with it's dark skies to be such a beautiful and peaceful area for a vacation destination.

What makes this property unique

We love the quiet and dark skies found here at FenixAzul as well as the flora and fauna of this high desert community. There are endless bike trails, including the Rails to Trails path that takes you from Lamy, through Eldorado and on to the city of Santa Fe. The Galisto Basin Preserve is a quick drive down the road and there are several excellent restaurants nearby with patio dining. I'm a snow skier and I love the close proximity to Ski Santa Fe. After a long day of playing in the snow or a hike in the aspens, it's so nice to come back to this cozy home. The howling of the coyotes, curious cottontail rabbits and occasional bobcat sightings are an added plus. However, the views surrounding this home are the main feature and the sunrises and sunsets are our favorites!

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