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Unsurpassed Night Skies And Fresh Mountain Air In A Traditional Village

Holiday home in Santa Fe with kitchen and balcony

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Milky Way over Tranquilo! photo by guest Mike M.
Relax and dine under the front portal in the garden setting.
Comfortable living room with fold out sofa bed, glider, TV and Stereo cabinet
Full kitchen with seating at bar. Perfect for socializing while preparing meals
Dining table with easy access to kitchen and the outdoor grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 292.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Canyon Road
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unsurpassed Night Skies And Fresh Mountain Air In A Traditional Village

Beautifully handcrafted home, one and a half stories with large bedroom upstairs, open floor plan down stairs, 3 patios, one with an immaculate private hot tub. Located in the mountains southeast of Santa Fe, so quiet that all you hear are crickets, birds and an occasional coyote in the night. Five minute walk into the Santa Fe National Forest. Fully furnished and equipped home. 4WD is required during the winter months.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Adults only
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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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 23-6207

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Meow Wolf and Spanish Market are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include De Vargas Street House and San Miguel Mission. Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Recursos de Santa Fe are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Railyard - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 20 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Canyon Road - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Meow Wolf - 21 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 25 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Fina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pecos Trail Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bourbon Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jambo Bobcat Bite - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unsurpassed Night Skies And Fresh Mountain Air In A Traditional Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unsurpassed Night Skies And Fresh Mountain Air In A Traditional Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unsurpassed Night Skies And Fresh Mountain Air In A Traditional Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unsurpassed Night Skies And Fresh Mountain Air In A Traditional Village located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Quail Run Golf Course, Spanish Market and Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art and Camel Rock Casino are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terese C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home filled with interesting art. The serene patio and clean hot tub were a perfect way to end the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot. Exactly as described. Wonderful experience; will stay again.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

Home was beautiful and relaxing in a private setting. Host was amazing. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virgil F., A family of four who takes pride in leaving places better than we found them.

The cabin was extremely clean and very comfortable.

We would highly recommend staying in this cabin, especially if you're a small family. Absolutely beautiful surroundings and you'll find everything you need to have a very relaxing and peaceful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Wonderful home!

We had such a fantastic time at Dodie's place. It is so well designed, super clean and stocked with everything we needed. The furniture, the bed and the layout of the home is superb. Not to mention the gardens and hot tub. I would highly recommend this home and would rent again if we come back to this area. Thank you Dodie!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda a.

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

Great out of the way home in the mountains

Beautiful home. Wonderful location. Can’t say enough nice things about the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Cozy Retreat Under the Stars

This is the perfect place to stay if you want to be out in nature but close to Santa Fe, NM. Dodie’s home is comfortable, well stocked with everything you need, and gives you privacy to completely relax while you’re there. Our host was very responsive when we had questions. Her place is beautiful with lots of flowers and hummingbirds in the yard. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy c.

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

Great house

The house was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The location was perfect for for getting to explore the local mountains. We hiked at holy ghost creek and the sante fe national forest near the ski slope. It was great to take a long soak in the hot tub after the long hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Santa Fe retreat

We were lucky enough to stay in Dorothy’s charming retreat outside Santa Fe. Filled with lovely folk art, it has a wonderfully peaceful feeling. We enjoyed the hot tub under the stars. Close enough to Santa Fe to go for dinner or the sites but far enough away to be another world. Would recommend highly for a romantic relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Awesome views of the night sky

It was very nice to sit out on the patio and look up and see the Milky Way in the late evenings. The hot tub was a very special treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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

Wonderful Location!

We had a wonderful time and this property was the perfect getaway. It felt secluded and serene, but also was a short, pleasant drive to any restaurant or other destination. We would absolutely stay here again on any future trips to Santa Fe! Dorothy was helpful and communicative. Thank you for a wonderful home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K., Canyon, US

A beautiful, cozy home! Perfect place to celebrate our Anniversary!

We loved the house! Had all the necessities we needed. Truly enjoyed the hot tub, while listening to the birds, enjoying the beautiful scenery. Bed was very comfortable and loved all the interesting Knick knacks and house decor. Home wasn’t far from other attractions in Santa Fe. Perfect place to get away and relax. We definitely would reserve this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Cozy home nestled in the mountains with wildlife abounding!

Our kid free getaway landed right on the weekend of a spring snow storm. Fortunately, this house was PERFECT! We stayed warm inside while we caught up on our favorite shows and warm outside in the hot tub. This was our first Homeaway trip and the owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. This home will definitely be our go to home for Santa Fe! Although the snow was beautiful, we are looking forward to checking out some of the nearby trails next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Beautiful Property in a Peaceful Environment

My wife and I stayed here for a weekend trip and had a wonderful time. The property is beautiful; well-appointed, comfortable, and stylish. It seems Dorothy has thought of everything to make for a memorable stay. It's in a very quiet and peaceful area. We particularly enjoyed the natural light inside the house and the serenity of the outdoor areas, which were a treat for us as amateur bird watchers. Dorothy was friendly and very communicative. Check-in and -out were very easy. We'd gladly stay here again. - Josh
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Just what we needed!!

We loved everything about or stay! It felt like a private getaway even though we were within a short drive to everything we wanted to do. The hot tub was most enjoyable under the stars. Dorothy is a gracious host providing everything we needed, plus a few extras that were much appreciated like coffee grounds and fresh cream. Truly we felt at home. We appreciate a clean home and this was it!! Very well taken care of. We wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Cool, beautiful and peaceful

We stayed at Dodie's place for a week in the middle of July when it was in the 90s in Santa Fe. It was much cooler in the mountains and so beautiful. Quick drive to Santa Fe and surrounding areas, but we spent as much time enjoying the time away from everything watching the fauna come to the fountain and smell the fresh air. Dodie was great! We'd love to come back in the fall next time to catch the seasonal change. Very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Tranquil indeed

This stay will stay with me for a long time. It was so lovely and restorative. My husband and I stayed- found our flow pretty quickly. Time out in back on the glider, on the glider out front. It was nice and cool in the morning and evening, good for hot tub and relaxing time outside, and comfortable temps inside all day/night. Hot water and pressure great for showers. Kitchen space great for meal prep. Sound of crickets at night with a big sky. So nice to be a little ways out of city center while at the same time close enough to visit there. Thank you, Dorothy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah S.

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

Peaceful Weekend Getaway

My wife and I stayed here for Memorial Day weekend and loved the property. This was the quietest and most peaceful property we have rented. We live in a large city (8 million+), and to sit out on the front or back patio and hear nothing but birds (several hummingbirds), crickets, and the wind was a major blessing. The property was clean and stocked with most of what you would need. The owner even supplied filtered water in two large containers that sit in a ceramic carafe which is great for us since we drink a lot of water, plus a local champagne wine. The furniture was comfortable and the hot tub was great any time of the day, although it's hard to argue with night since you get to see so many stars. We were glad we chose this property and would like to visit again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheri M.

One of our favorite getaways of all time

We really enjoyed staying in your comfortable and very well built home. You have a nice collection of art and I have to admit that I covet that painting of the fence posts in your living room. Your gardens are lovely and I can tell that you enjoy gardening very much. I admired your vegetable garden, there is a little of everything that we might need for a salad. We observed the Hummingbird Moth, a creature that was so startling to us because we had never seen or heard of it. At first I thought it a hummingbird but it was not in either of the bird books. It looked like a giant bee to me but looked like it sipped nectar like a hummer! Your hot tub was very relaxing after all the walking that we did in downtown. Wish we could have seen more of the city but the Indian Market was the highlight. Thanks for all the recommendations for restaurants; we visited Maria's New Mexico Kitchen, The Plaza Cafe, Harry’s Roadhouse, and La Boca. We hope to return some day, and if so, will want to stay at your place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louis D.

Rental Number 440524

I can't say enough good things about having rented this home. And I say "home" because it was so much more than a "house". We were greated to a warm, welcoming space, and although there are neighbors (within a quarter of a mile), the strategic plantings make you feel like you are in the canyon all by yourself--the thoughtful plantings made you feel like you were in a desert oasis. The kitchen was amply stocked with spices and other dry goods, in addition to pots, pans etc, and the ground coffee was good too. The private patio leading to the hot tub area was something we used each day, and viewing the night sky under a full moon, with the clouds rolling overhead, while relaxing with drinks was unforgettable. I had so many plans for our time in Santa Fe, and when we came to the house, they all went out the window. We just had to stay and enjoy the home that was so carefully created (temporarily) for us. It was like having your own provate spa. I can't wait to return to Santa Fe, so we can stay here again. We probably won't do much sightseeing then either, because we will spend most of our time here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles H., Millcreek, Utah

Beautiful and tranquil retreat

This lovely two story hay bale cabin sits in a perfectly tranquil pinion and scrub oak mountain setting. Though it is in a small community, it felt and actually was very private. The gardens, both flower and vegetable were a feast for the eye as well as the table. The home was completely equipped with everything necessary to set up housekeeping including spices and half & half for our coffee. Stone patios front and back were perfect for early morning coffee or evening sunsets. A short path off the back patio led to a private hot tub, which was delightful for star watching in the evening or bird watching with coffee in the cool mornings. It was a short 15 minute drive into town on the old highway with lovely vistas both into and returning. The short bit of gravel drive was fine for my low slung Prius with no clearance problems at all. Dodie,our host, was wonderful to work with, unobtrusively making sure everything we needed was taken care of. My sweetheart and I had come to town to explore the fine art galleries, partake of exquisite foods, shop the boutiques, and experience the ancient as well as contemporary culture the Santa Fe area affords. Dodie's cabin/home was the perfect setting to fulfill our adventure.

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Santa Fe Getaway

The property did not disappoint. First off, Dorothy was great to deal with. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet in person. Her communication was terrific and she was very quick to respond to any questions. We wanted a place that was more quiet and secluded than staying in town and this was the way to go. House was clean, everything you could really need is provided. No microwave, so you just have to plan on using the oven or grill. I didn’t find a coffee maker, but a kettle and french press were available. Kinda forces you to slow down a bit which is what you should be doing anyways. House sits in a very quiet valley where mostly the only thing you hear are the birds all day long. No city noise, just wildlife and sometimes you can hear a distant neighbor talking in their backyard. The hot tub was very clean and great for a soak in the cool mornings and evenings. Every now and again a dog would stroll by to say hello. All three we met were super friendly. Cell service was minimal at best which I was perfectly fine with. Wi-Fi is available though if you do need to stay connected. Roads were fine as far as getting to the house for most any vehicle as long as the weather has been warm enough to melt off anything. The last little bit of the drive was a dirt road, but nothing crazy. I could see how it could be a little difficult to reach the house in certain vehicles if there was a bunch of snow on the ground. So it might be worth asking about in the winter months or after any major rainfall. Short 20 minute drive to downtown Santa Fe. Easy drive over to Museum Hill or to any number of trailheads. Overall, great stay, definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay. The house was clean and quaint. The assistance from the owner (Dorothy) was fantastic during arrival. Even though there were other houses near by, the house felt isolated due to all the trees surrounding it. Would definitely stay again. For anyone reading this review, I would suggest a four wheel drive in the winter months. The drive up to the house could present some challenges.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Quiet, comfortable, relaxing - and that's even before you step out back. Great spot to relax with a zen bubbling water feature. Oh and the hot tub is great after a long day out! Plus Dorothy is an outstanding host, always quick to respond, and very kind.10/10 would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Loved the cabin and the hot tub under the stars. The host was very accommodating. Second time we've stayed here and I would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dorothy Dean

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I've lived in New Mexico for 43 years, loving it the entire time.

Why they chose this property

Close to town but has the old world feeling of the Santa Fe I first met in 1979. Quiet, fresh mountain air; I walk up my road and I am in the Santa Fe National Forest. Beautiful views of the mountains the entire drive out.

What makes this property unique

The lights of the city are occluded which makes twice as many stars visible in the night sky. I love watching meteor showers from my hot tub! It is exquisitely quiet and peaceful and only 15 to 20 minutes to the plaza all along a graceful mountain road without traffic lights and only a few stop signs, no traffic!

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English, Spanish

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