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The Storybook Cabin in the Santa Fe Forest

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Santa Fe Opera
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Ski Santa Fe
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom upstairs

Toilet

Guest Shower and toilet

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Storybook Cabin in the Santa Fe Forest

On 1.2 acres, bordering Santa Fe National Forest, Superb mountain retreat, 20 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza. Exceptional cabin perched on a hillside in glorious Pacheco Canyon. Imbued with nostalgic vintage finishes, filled with hand hewn and hand forged details, the atmosphere is enchanting. Main cabin graced with soaring ceilings and wood-burning stove and quaint kitchen. Upstairs find a cozy loft/ library and second bedroom suite. Add a seasonal stream, majestic canyon views, and access to the wilderness, The Storybook Cabin will not disappoint for those that love a rustic feel, and a peaceful haven to relax and enjoy nature. Perfect for winter sports to include cross-country skiing, other times of the year, trails for hiking and mountain biking right outside your door. 4-wheel drive is a must for the winter months. Please note that we do have exterior security cameras pointed at the driveway for safety reasons.

Property manager

Melanie & Doug
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets considered. Additional pet fee will apply.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this cabin is in the mountains. Meow Wolf and Glenn Green Galleries & Sculpture Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ski Santa Fe and Towa Golf Resort. Santa Fe Children's Museum 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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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Opera - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Ski Santa Fe - 41 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Nambe Falls - 46 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 38 min drive
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cottonwood Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tesuque Village Market - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Izanami - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪El Nido - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Totemoff's - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Storybook Cabin in the Santa Fe Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Storybook Cabin in the Santa Fe Forest ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Storybook Cabin in the Santa Fe Forest ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Storybook Cabin in the Santa Fe Forest located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Glenn Green Galleries & Sculpture Garden, Tesuque Casino and Shidoni Foundry. Santa Fe Opera and Ski Santa Fe are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

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

A step back in time in all the best ways

Wonderful…sweet place and very thoughtfully done.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Relaxing Holiday Getaway

Our family had a great time in the cabin. Very cozy and all of the comforts of home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne D.

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

Haven in Forest

Cozy, welcoming cabin nestled in a quiet forest setting. Private and great for bringing family dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Christmas

We had a nice stay. Cabin is cute and cozy. Stayed for 3 nights. Had a white Christmas. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great stay

Nice tucked away property surrounded by beautiful forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

Wallace Visit

I want to find an authentic cabin “away from it all“ to gather my thoughts, enjoy some peace and quiet, do a little actual work, plus work on a history book that I am writing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Beautiful home on wooded mountain setting!

Home decorated beautifully and had extra touches that made it extra nice! Road up the mountain was a little rough but overall a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

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

Excellent spot!

I love the location, being close to the mountains of the Santa Fe national forest. Couldn’t ask for a better location if you enjoy being off the beaten path a bit. The hosts and their neighbor were all so helpful and kind. We are excited to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristaps z.

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

Cabin

The cabin is magical
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Tranquil Natural Setting

Rustic setting with creature comforts. Absolute privacy and silence among pine scented National Forest. Near the Plaza, but a destination in itself. So restorative and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

The quintessential NM cabin

What a great location, the cabin interiors are very well done in recycled barn wood and other reclaimed materials, books and games for the kiddos and plenty of room for the doggos
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Enchanting little hidden gem

Beautiful and peaceful. A true retreat into the Santa Fe National Forrest.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and invigorating

Enjoyed the stay, very quiet, very peaceful. The sound of the nearby creek was amazing. The cabin is quite eclectic, there are many interesting things to explore throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

pat b.

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

A very good getaway

Enjoyed every minute Beautiful old fashion constructed home Hope to come back The sitting area in the stream is a must
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

Adventure in the woods

This cabin is top notch. The pictures are accurate and was well stocked with all we needed. Melanie was very fast with good communication. The early check in helped us and was much appreciated. It is an adventure getting up to the cabin. I would highly recommend the Storybook cabin for a peaceful retreat. Not far from town and 2 casinos close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Bolingbrook, Illinois

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

Fabulous mountain storybook home

Wonderful rustic home in the woods. I felt like Snow White! Loved the house with it’s rustic feel with all the amenities. We visited Santa Fe, Bandelier, and Los Alamos. It was so peaceful. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Incredible Cabin!

This cabin was the perfect end to an epic 3 week roadtrip. It has everything you need including very comfortable beds. The property is beautiful and the host/property manager very responsive. We loved the location! Remote and peaceful but only 25 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. 10/10 we would do again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

Exactly as described

We loved this cabin and were impressed with the attention to detail that went in to building it. The host was friendly, informative and welcoming. The beds were comfortable, the soaker tub a plus and the ammenaties plentuful. We highly recommend staying at the Story Book Cabin if your goal is to relax, enjoy nature and take a step back in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

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

Best of Both Worlds

We enjoyed our stay at this unique cabin. Fire stove, a cup of coffee, with beautiful had cut log beams, and dominos. It’s quiet, breath taking and peaceful. Walked out the front door and started a hike up the mountain and a short drive to Sant Fe to see the art galleries and fine dining. We did it all. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

aeryal p.

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

Enchanting

I’m a native New Mexican that currently lives in Texas. I recently told my husband I was needing the mountains, I was needing home. This place healed my spirit instantly. The cabin is exactly as described and then some. We had our 3 year old with us and she did fine; very kid friendly. Brian was there to greet us and provided a wealth of knowledge. The drive up the mountain is beautiful. The access to hikes and the river are right outside your door. They have a few games which was perfect and age appropriate (loved the very hungry caterpillar board game). The house was stocked with everything you could think of, from firewood to extra floor mats. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place. We will definitely be back next fall!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina z.

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

Sad to leave

What an incredible home. Not only was the location just what I had hoped, the home was even better than I expected. One week was not long enough. I barely needed to leave the canyon because I was so content. Check in was perfect as was the communication with the owner and propertly manager. I was really sad to leave so soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eilleen D., Lodi, CA, USA

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

Cozy Get Away

My husband and I was there for a week in December. It was a beautiful stay and had everything we needed. The communications with the Owners and property manager was very timely. The Owners accomplished the perfect balance between modern and rustic, anything more would’ve tipped the ambiance away from its rustic charm. I would advise for all to read the Owner’s description. They made it very clear you’ll need a 4x4. It snowed prior to our arrival, and we had no problem zipping up and down the hill with our truck. We made a point to arrive prior to dark setting, and glad we did. We oohed and awwed at the views.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rocio R.

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

Great getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at The Storybook Cabin. We were a bit surprised by the length and drive of the dirt road up the mountain but after a couple of drives we felt comfortable and got used to it. The cabin is amazing! The views are exactly as depicted in the description although, the trees and bushes were a little overgrown than in the images. That was the only real difference. There’s a small river that runs through the cabin grounds outdoor and you can hear it’s sound so peaceful. The days brought in a lot of sunshine through the well lit areas and the nights were cool. We slept with the windows open and it was almost too cold for us but mostly perfect! We had a really nice time! What a beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Breathtaking Cabin in Santa Fe

My family and I stayed at the cabin to do a little skiing. We wanted someplace close enough to get to town but secluded to get away from it all. We got both! Amazing views and a wonderful property (wood burning stove to keep extra warm, games, etc). We had snow on the ground when we arrived and happened to be there for the biggest snow of the year and getting up and down off the mountain certainly requires a 4x4 (awd won't cut it). The property manager came by after the snow with his snowblower to clear some of the road and to shovel us out. So nice and loved the extra effort and support. There was a wonderful meadow that the kids were able to tube down and had a blast. We will certainty be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I so very much enjoyed our stay at the Story Book Cabin. We were weary of the unusual blistering temperatures at home so we were hoping for a reprieve at the cabin. And we found it! Nestled in the trees the cabin was cool and cozy and charming. We had everything we needed at the cabin and only left once for a late lunch at Rancho de Chamayo. We walked up the hill along the road each day. A road best taken with a car with high clearance and maybe 4 wheel drive....we tried in our Honda and turned back. We would have loved a little information from owner or property manager about the immediate area like what IS up the road, are there hiking trails? And some history on this adorable cabin would have cured my curiosity. But none of this lack of information interfered with our lovely, delightful stay. I would come back tomorrow if life permitted.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melanie & Doug

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Doug and I have bought the Storybook Cabin as our future retirement home. We love the home, and exploring the Santa Fe Plaza. We have a property manager named Brian that will be available to you if needed.

Why they chose this property

It is one of a kind treasure in the middle of the forest.

What makes this property unique

Peace in the forest, and just a few miles from the plaza.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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