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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4 130.1 sq m
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Santa Fe, NM
- Santa Fe Opera7 min drive
- Santa Fe Plaza14 min drive
- Nambe Falls44 min drive
- Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Guest
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spectacular Mountain Views, Supreme Tranquility & Privacy in Tesuque!
What makes this particular home so special, unique & sought after to stay at?
'Cochiti'- at 23 Mesa Encantado, is the highest, most private casita within the beautiful Pueblo Encantado development in the Tesuque area and is also one of only 2 free standing homes that are not connected to other casitas. This fabulous retreat offers the ultimate in seclusion, privacy and tranquility along with magnificent views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and has spectacular New Mexican stargazing. Located right across the street from The Four Seasons~ Rancho Encantado, this casita is nestled into the foothills and has a stunning large main patio which expands the entire length of the house. It’s fabulous! Both bedrooms are very spacious. The master has a south-facing window wall, kiva fireplace (with romantic candles to use instead of firewood due to carpeting) and a screen door to the main patio which affords gorgeous mountain views. The guest bedroom has french doors (also with screen doors) that open onto a gorgeous private patio with it's own seating area and outdoor kiva fireplace (firewood included) Both bedrooms have extremely comfy carpeting and beautiful, recently renovated bathrooms complete with travertine shower walls and stone countertops. The living room has a cozy corner kiva fireplace, wood beams and has floor to ceiling windows with exquisite mountain views from all. There is a beautiful 3 cushion leather sofa, 2 comfy leather chairs and a bench seat (banco) by the fireplace. The kitchen is fully appointed, with manufactured stone counter tops, floor tile and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is fully stocked including cooking oils, sugar, spices …everything for your cooking needs. There is also a kitchen bar with 2 bar stools along with a cozy dining room, although the outside dining table is 'the' place to savor any homemade or take out meals! All the unusual furnishings, original southwest art and unique, decorative accessories have all been hand-selected by the owner’s mother and by the owner herself, who's a decorator who had a 34 year business in the Vail Valley of Colorado. Celebrities such as Robert Redford, Robert Michener, Liz Taylor and Bruce Springstein have stayed at Cochiti numerous times.
The 5 star Four Seasons 'Encantado Spa & Restaurant' is located just across the street (only a 10-15 minute walk) and offers fine dining, a bar and an array of luxurious spa treatments. Hiking trails are literally right outside your door at Cochiti (with gorgeous 360 degree vistas and magnificent sunsets just up the hill behind the house. And you can venture right into the heart of the nearby Santa Fe National Forest. Other activities such as horseback riding, skiing, golf, tennis, rafting, biking, etc. are located nearby. There is also an absolutely beautiful outdoor heated pool on the premises (just a short 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive away from the casita) which is open from the end of May to mid October.
Do keep in mind that although Cochiti is an ultra private retreat, it is conveniently located only 15 minutes from Downtown Santa Fe, with it's world class adobe architecture, some of the world's finest shops and restaurants, galleries and museums. And, it is only minutes away from Tesuque Village (with 2 great restaurants and several galleries) the world famous Santa Fe Opera and the Tesuque Casino. Click the 'View Calendar' link now for availability information~ we fill up very fast! And feel free to email me (Jan) at vailskr@aol.com for more specific info. I’d be delighted to tell you about our favorite picks for restaurants, recreation, shopping and gallery strolling.
We look forward to having you as our guest and you will see why so many say this is their favorite 5 star "home away from home." We know you'll be as enchanted with our casita and with Santa Fe as we are. It truly is the “Land of Enchantment”!!
Keywords: Casita/Villa
'Cochiti'- at 23 Mesa Encantado, is the highest, most private casita within the beautiful Pueblo Encantado development in the Tesuque area and is also one of only 2 free standing homes that are not connected to other casitas. This fabulous retreat offers the ultimate in seclusion, privacy and tranquility along with magnificent views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and has spectacular New Mexican stargazing. Located right across the street from The Four Seasons~ Rancho Encantado, this casita is nestled into the foothills and has a stunning large main patio which expands the entire length of the house. It’s fabulous! Both bedrooms are very spacious. The master has a south-facing window wall, kiva fireplace (with romantic candles to use instead of firewood due to carpeting) and a screen door to the main patio which affords gorgeous mountain views. The guest bedroom has french doors (also with screen doors) that open onto a gorgeous private patio with it's own seating area and outdoor kiva fireplace (firewood included) Both bedrooms have extremely comfy carpeting and beautiful, recently renovated bathrooms complete with travertine shower walls and stone countertops. The living room has a cozy corner kiva fireplace, wood beams and has floor to ceiling windows with exquisite mountain views from all. There is a beautiful 3 cushion leather sofa, 2 comfy leather chairs and a bench seat (banco) by the fireplace. The kitchen is fully appointed, with manufactured stone counter tops, floor tile and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is fully stocked including cooking oils, sugar, spices …everything for your cooking needs. There is also a kitchen bar with 2 bar stools along with a cozy dining room, although the outside dining table is 'the' place to savor any homemade or take out meals! All the unusual furnishings, original southwest art and unique, decorative accessories have all been hand-selected by the owner’s mother and by the owner herself, who's a decorator who had a 34 year business in the Vail Valley of Colorado. Celebrities such as Robert Redford, Robert Michener, Liz Taylor and Bruce Springstein have stayed at Cochiti numerous times.
The 5 star Four Seasons 'Encantado Spa & Restaurant' is located just across the street (only a 10-15 minute walk) and offers fine dining, a bar and an array of luxurious spa treatments. Hiking trails are literally right outside your door at Cochiti (with gorgeous 360 degree vistas and magnificent sunsets just up the hill behind the house. And you can venture right into the heart of the nearby Santa Fe National Forest. Other activities such as horseback riding, skiing, golf, tennis, rafting, biking, etc. are located nearby. There is also an absolutely beautiful outdoor heated pool on the premises (just a short 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive away from the casita) which is open from the end of May to mid October.
Do keep in mind that although Cochiti is an ultra private retreat, it is conveniently located only 15 minutes from Downtown Santa Fe, with it's world class adobe architecture, some of the world's finest shops and restaurants, galleries and museums. And, it is only minutes away from Tesuque Village (with 2 great restaurants and several galleries) the world famous Santa Fe Opera and the Tesuque Casino. Click the 'View Calendar' link now for availability information~ we fill up very fast! And feel free to email me (Jan) at vailskr@aol.com for more specific info. I’d be delighted to tell you about our favorite picks for restaurants, recreation, shopping and gallery strolling.
We look forward to having you as our guest and you will see why so many say this is their favorite 5 star "home away from home." We know you'll be as enchanted with our casita and with Santa Fe as we are. It truly is the “Land of Enchantment”!!
Keywords: Casita/Villa
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Santa Fe
Located in Santa Fe, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe and Palace of the Governors are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market. 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.

Santa Fe, NM
What's nearby
- Santa Fe Opera - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
- Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
- Santa Fe Plaza - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
- Ski Santa Fe - 43 min drive - 36.8 km
- Nambe Falls - 44 min drive - 37.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cottonwood Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Gabriel's - 11 min drive
- Tesuque Village Market - 6 min drive
- Iguana Cafe - 12 min drive
- Red Sage Restaurant - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jan Rosenthal

Welcome to paradise! Jan Rosenthal, the owner, used to live in Colorado and her parents (June and Rolf), were the owners since 1988. Jan now lives here in winter with her beau, Tim. June (who turned 101 on May 9, 2025!) still lives in Santa Fe. Although this property was rented for many years (and had stellar reviews), it was taken off the market to renters until 2020 since June and Rolf used it as a weekend retreat. Now, the entire family looks forward to sharing the special magic and charm of this casita and the experience of Tesuque and Santa Fe with guests from around the globe. Come see for yourself why this special place "gets under your skin and into your heart.'"
Why they chose this property
The family has a deep love of the southwest (and for Santa Fe in particular) and love Native American lore, art and culture. Horseback riding in the area and the 'ranch' feel of Pueblo Encantado was the original attraction. This particular casita (Cochiti #230) is the best location within Pueblo Encantado due to the fact that it is the highest one, is free-standing and has the best views and most privacy.
What makes this property unique
The tranquility, serenity and peace that is experienced when at this home is unsurpassed....anywhere! One can literally spend hours/days on either patio taking in the magnificent mountain views, abundant sunshine, the star-filled night sky and fresh pinon and sage-filled air. It is simply 'Magical'!
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