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Fabulous Downtown Guesthouse in Historic District, Hot tub! Perfect Location!

Holiday home with a hot tub, a short walk to Santa Fe Plaza

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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 232.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Place, Georgia O'Keefe Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous Downtown Guesthouse in Historic District, Hot tub! Perfect Location!

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to COVID 19 we require at least 72 hours between guests to assure a thorough cleaning per CDC standards. Santa Fe is mask mandatory, and we supply hand sanitizer in the casita and one disposable face mask per guest.

Romantic, exquisite and only two blocks from Santa Fe Plaza! Tucked away in an historic downtown Santa Fe neighborhood is McKenzie House. Relax and enjoy Santa Fe at its finest. Just steps away from the Plaza and major attractions including the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum (one block away!), Spanish Market, Indian Market and other world-class events, you can treat yourself in downtown Santa Fe. This very special, newly remodeled and private guesthouse is located in the heart of the historic district. We are the closest residential home north of the Plaza! Better than a hotel and more space than a B and B, you have your own fully equipped 'casita' (little house) and central location to enjoy the many sights and activities of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. Our comfortable and luxuriously relaxing casita is freestanding and separate from our main home; both sanctioned historically significant structures by the City of Santa Fe. Our main home was built circa 1915, the casita was the original carriage house.

McKenzie House is an intimate, 'studio style' (approx. 350 sq. ft.) accommodation with every attention to detail. Lovingly redesigned to include both old world charms and contemporary amenities, including a outdoor hot tub, flat-screen TV/DVD, full kitchen, washer/dryer, and kiva fireplace. Central a/c installed 2017! We have added a luxurious Saatva organic mattress ( same mattress as those in the Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton!) in November 2021.

We have furnished our casita with traditional, contemporary and folk arts from the Southwest region, including Fritz Scholder, Louie Ewing and Bill Schenck. Past guests have described our casita as 'peaceful', 'relaxing' and 'extremely convenient'. Many guests have commented, 'you have thought of everything!' (See more guest comments on the link below.)

Experience the excitement and charm of Santa Fe in the comforts of your own private neighborhood. Dine at your leisure in your contemporary kitchen or the numerous world class restaurants within easy walking distance, relax by the kiva fireplace or in your private outdoor hot tub and patio, and stroll to the many sights and adventures of the Santa Fe Plaza. Museums, galleries and events are just outside your door.

In Santa Fe for business? The Eldorado Hotel is one block to the south, and most other centrally located hotels are close by. Why stay at a hotel when you can be within a short walk to your own fully equipped casita?

Take a short drive up the mountain to the Santa Fe ski area and magnificent hiking. Perfect for the many activities that happen downtown, such as the Chamber Music Festival, Spanish Market, Indian Market (also just two blocks away), Fiestas, etc. The Santa Fe Community Convention Center is one short block away. Private parking, locking front gate and a beautiful southwestern garden are yours! So come, stay and relax.

We have equipped our casita with all the amenities that will make your stay with us as pleasant as possible: a romantic kiva fireplace, wireless internet, air conditioning and an adjustable ceiling fan for a cool breeze, big fluffy towels for your hot tub and shower, and specialty soaps and shampoos to pamper you. Comfortable bathrobes and a hairdryer are furnished so you can leave yours at home. Cable and a Roku will bring the world to you on a state of the art Panasonic 32" flat panel screen with DVD for movies (many provided) and a ROKU (account needed), a Jensen stereo system with Bluetooth pairing, as well as wireless internet access (5G). The artwork in the casita is like living in your own private Santa Fe gallery!

We love Santa Fe and its rich culture, and you will be able to see this not only in the beautiful southwestern art and handicrafts with which we decorate our casita but also in your private garden and patio.

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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 12:00 PM
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number 157074

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in the city centre. Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Quail Run Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary and New Mexico Land Conservancy. Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Recursos de Santa Fe are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canyon Road - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 13 min walk
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Vicino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Henry & The Fish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tia Sophia's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tres Colores - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Desert Dogs Brewery And Cidery - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Downtown Guesthouse in Historic District, Hot tub! Perfect Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Downtown Guesthouse in Historic District, Hot tub! Perfect Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Downtown Guesthouse in Historic District, Hot tub! Perfect Location!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fabulous Downtown Guesthouse in Historic District, Hot tub! Perfect Location! located?

Located in Downtown Santa Fe, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Georgia O'Keefe Museum and Santa Fe Plaza. Sweeney Convention Center and Charlotte Jackson Fine Art are just steps away. Santa Fe Depot is 13 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia Graves

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I have lived in New Mexico since 1989, initially to attend graduate school at the University of New Mexico. I soon discovered Santa Fe and purchased this gorgeous downtown home in 1997. The guesthouse was remodeled in 2001-02 as a vacation rental, and I continue to add and improve to it on a yearly basis. It is truly a labor of love that I enjoy sharing with guests.

I am a museum professional and work with institutions throughout the world. I also actively play tennis, hike area trails and travel whenever it presents itself. My beautiful westie, Stella, will joyfully greet you when you arrive.

Why they chose this property

My goal when purcashing a home in Santa Fe was to be downtown and include a guesthouse. It miraculously presented itself, and I have enjoyed making it the comfortable oasis it has become.

What makes this property unique

Location, location location! PLUS privacy, security and many creature comforts.

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