Light Airy Spacious Retreat Between Santa Fe Taos

Entire rental unit in Chimayo, New Mexico

  1. 4 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Jody
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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The Loft is a lovingly restored 300 year old adobe on the 2nd story of Rancho Manzana. Located on the historic Plaza del Cerro, in the world famous rural town of Chimayo. The main level features huge picture windows, soaring ceilings, a bedroom with a private claw foot soaking tub, a den with a double bed, & the sleeping loft with a double bed. There is a fully equipped kitchen, one bathroom with shower. Beautiful views and sunsets, overlooking the apple orchards and red cliffs in the distance.

The space
This unique space has high ceilings with a grand open
floor plan filled with the warm New Mexico light, overlooking the historic Plaza del Cerro. It is fully furnished with Taos hand-crafted furniture in the living room, upholstered in an animal themed patterned fabric from the Museum of New Mexico. There is a full kitchen, washer and dryer, claw foot bathtub and a large walk in shower. The bedrooms all have 100% cotton bedding. The bedroom has a queen size bed with a large closet, the den/bedroom and the loft, both have full size beds. The loft is excellent for youthful travelers, not suited for older travelers and no children under the age of 12 years. WiFi is provided. There is a small screen TV for watching Netflix and Amazon movies, located in the living room. Lovely outdoor eating area. To preserve our beautiful cherry wood floors, we request that our guests remove their shoes when inside the house.

Walking distance to the Santuario de Chimayo and world famous Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant. This unique space has unusually high ceilings with grand open spaces full of light. The bedroom has features not usually found in an old adobe. The light filters through shutters with a clawfoot bathtub in the bedroom, romantically located under a window with the flowering catalpa tree right outside for your evening soak. The bathroom has an extra large shower and a washer and dryer. Radiant heat in the winter and AC in the summer. The den has a comfy double size bed. Small flat screen TV for watching NetFlix, Amazon, in the living room cabinet. The sleeping loft overlooks the living space and is generously furnished with a double bed. Come and enjoy the historic feeling of staying in an old adobe with all the comforts of home. Sleeps 2 couples comfortably. We have plenty of parking and can safely store your bicycles or other valued possessions while you are out exploring the vast country side.

Guest access
The lovely open floor plan kitchen is fully equipped for those who like to cook - In addition there is an outdoor eating area under the grape arbor with gas and charcoal BBQ's. Enjoy a lovely sunset by the pond with a glass of wine.
Wander around through the property, it's fenced (please do not wander through closed gates) and be respectful of neighbors' living spaces, especially when visiting the historic Plaza del Cerro. Some of the buildings appear to not be inhabited - it's best not to rattle on doors or windows as you may get a surprise when someone sticks their head out!

Other things to note
If you like to venture out, we suggest a visit to Tent Rocks for great hiking, south of Santa Fe, a visit to Christ in the Desert Monastery and Ghost Ranch, north of Abiquiu. During the summer months, book a tour of Georgia O'keffee's home in Abiquiu. Not to be missed is a soak at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs or 10,000 Waves in Santa fe.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 168 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Chimayo, New Mexico, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This beautifully appointed home is located on the historic Plaza del Cerro in Chimayo, New Mexico. The building dates from the mid-1700's, a time when Northern New Mexico was still largely unsettled. It was the Ortega family residence and housed the original post office and mercantile store, serving the Chimayo community until the 1950's. Great care has been taken in the on-going restoration process, insuring a relaxing, hospitable retreat. A 30-minute drive from Santa Fe takes you to a tranquil, timeless rural paradise. Leaving the main highway, you'll pass through the rural community of Nambe, the Nambe Pueblo and the red sandstone "badlands." The light is magical, and the setting is in many ways unchanged from centuries past, as you head toward the cluster of trees and adobe houses that is Chimayo. (Suggested reading: Sabino's Map - Life in Chimayo's Old Plaza by Don Usner, Museum of New Mexico Press).

The rural location is within easy driving distance of a number of tourist destinations: Bandelier National Monument, shopping in Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Opera, the High Road to Taos and Northern Villages, Abiquiu and Chama River environs, river rafting, as well as the famous Santuario de Chimayo and traditional weavers in the village. During the winter months skiing under the brilliant blue skies in New Mexico is exceptional. Take advantage of cross country trails nearby and ski the slopes of the Taos Ski Valley, Sipapu and Santa Fe Ski Basin, all within 1 - 1 1/2 hour drive from here. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU STAY ON OUR 4 ACRE HISTORIC PROPERTY, LOCATED IN THE COUNTRY, 24 MILES FROM SANTA FE:
· Beautiful views, exquisite sunsets and dramatic evening skies
· The occasional egret or duck in the pond
· The howls of coyotes at night
· Catch sight of a fox or a family of raccoons scampering across the fields
· The occasional spider, fly or ant – we do not us “bug spays” or any toxic chemicals on our plants and 35 fruit trees. This is a conscious choice that our many returning guests appreciate
· A walk around the 300 year old historic Plaza del Cerro, out our back door
· 100% cotton linens and bath towels
· Hand, bath, laundry soaps
· Coffee, teas and some condiments in the kitchen
· Fresh, tasty water from the community water well
· Radiant hot water radiators. Will heat the room to a toasty 85 degrees
· Outdoor fire pit

Meet your host

Superhost
529 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Lives in Chimayo, New Mexico

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm