This thoughtfully appointed beautiful little studio casita is located directly on the Turquoise Trail, a breathtaking National Scenic Byway. Poised on 10 stunning acres with mountain views...you are just 17 miles from Santa Fe, 3 miles from the charming little village of Los Cerrillos, and 5 miles from the popular artsy mining town of Madrid. The rural setting offers hiking right out the door, out-of-this-world star gazing, amazing sunrises and sunsets, and great road and mountain biking.
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This lovely magical casita is about 800 square feet and has everything you will need for a very special experience in New Mexico!
You will find inspiring views of the beautiful Ortiz Mountains from the adorable front patio. And, while hiking on the "look-out ridge" located on the beautiful surrounding land, you will also have stunning vista views of not only the mountains, but also colorful desert rock formations reminiscent of Georgia O'Keeffe's famous New Mexico paintings. And, because there is minimal light pollution in this rural area, the star gazing is simply outstanding! You can even see the Milky Way. After nearly 20 years of living on this land, I am still astounded by the night skies and can't even begin to count the number of falling stars that I see regularly.
This colorful casita is thoughtfully appointed and has a fully equipped kitchen with a small apartment size refrigerator/freezer and an apartment size electric stove. Sleep will come easily in the comfy queen size bed, which has a padded back rest for decadent lounging while reading a favorite book or watching a movie from bed. A charming little wood stove creates an extra cozy ambience in the winter. The large bathroom has a tub/shower, closet, all of the bath and body amenities you will need to pamper yourself during your stay. The pretty and comfortable living room is creatively decorated in a Southwest boho style and offers a variety of great fiction books, over a dozen New Mexico guide books, a fun Freida Kahlo puzzle and a Roku TV (which is also visible from the bed). There is a cute little dining area with hand painted furniture and French doors that take you out onto the charming patio with seating, a tranquil little water fountain (in spring and summer), mountain views, and a Cuisinart gas grill. The patio is a lovely place to enjoy your morning coffee, a relaxing glass of wine or a locally brewed brew in warm weather.
There is a new split heating/cooling unit to keep the temperature in the casita warm and cozy in the winter and refreshingly air conditioned in the summer.
Please be aware that cell phone service is spotty in this beautiful rural area. You will need to enable WiFi calling on your cell phone in order to have reliable access to texts and phone calls on your cell phone. The casita has a WiFi based phone line that is available for your use. Please be aware that although it is possible, it is not guaranteed that the rural area where the casita is located can be serviced by Uber and Lyft. I suggest booking this casita only if you will have a car.
Equally as beautiful and unique as the casita itself, is the stunning and historical mountain and desert landscape which surrounds it. There are over 10 acres for exploring unique and colorful rock formations, local flora and fauna, a wealth of geological diversity (including quartz, fossils and petrified wood), and prehistoric Anasazi archeological findings from as early as 600 AD. This richly historied spiritual land is currently eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act because it was once part of ancient Anasazi Native American Pueblo land. If you have a keen eye, you are likely to spot ancient colorful Native pot shards and chipped stone tools from hundreds of years ago (any archeological findings must be respected and left untouched). This special land is located in a unique area on The Turquoise Trail, often referred to as “The Garden of the Gods” because of the amazing and colorful rock formations. The sunrise and sunset viewing from the land are stunning!
You could bliss out and never leave this little slice of New Mexico paradise, but if you want to explore further, Santa Fe is an easy drive 17 miles north. And, only 5 miles south is the bustling little historical mining town and art community of Madrid...filled with cool and colorful little art galleries and shops, as well as The Mineshaft Tavern (featured in the movie "Wild Hogs" and the TV show "Longmire"), it is one of my favorite places for great food, locally brewed beer, delicious margaritas, and tons of local culture and character! Three miles south, is the unique village of Los Cerrillos (featured in the movie, "Young Guns") it has great hiking at The Cerillos Hills State Park, incredible horseback riding at Broken Saddle Riding Company (also in the state park, which has stunning views and a very cool mining history). Another favorite place to eat is the very unique and special Blackbird Saloon, and The Cerrillos Station is wonderful local gallery and unique gift shop. I believe this lovely gallery/shop is more unique and special than anything that you will find in Santa Fe!
