Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos

Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos

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Adobe Casita on the half acre pond on our eco solar 8 acres of lush trails
Welcome to Paradise Pond Casita - private entrance with tons of parking
Your large private patio with grill and comfortable seating on the pond
Garden view with the famous Santa Fe blue sky
Hummingbirds and flowers surround the shaded outdoor private patio

Overview of Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Chimayo, NM
  • Popular LocationEl Potrero Trading Post6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLowlows Lowrider Art Place7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSantuario de Chimayo7 min drive
  • AirportSanta Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room with Futon

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos

Located in the historic village of Chimayo, New Mexico this property is ideally located to tour all the sites of Northern New Mexico and return to the peace, beauty and comfort at Paradise Pond. Paradise means water - a large half acre pond sits in front of the casita. Acequias (traditional irrigation ditches) flow down the East and West sides of the property by water rights agreements going back to the 1690's. The Pond overflow creates a charming stream that snakes back and feeds a wetlands area before pouring into the Santa Cruz River - all on my 8 acre lot. All this water creates large cottonwood forests and lovely garden areas. Miles of hiking are also minutes away on BLM land where you can hike, bike or horseback ride through the red rock barrancas for miles. All the attractions of Northern New Mexico are within day trip distance - Santa Fe, Taos, Abiquiu, Ojos Caliente, Indian reservations, Nambe, too many to mention them all.

The casita is a one bedroom with a king bed, a living room/kitchen combination room with a kiva fireplace and large glass patio doors with the pastoral view of the pond and fields, One bathroom with a tub/shower and a private patio. It is connected to the main house through a sunroom. I will help you plan your trips or give you total privacy. Private entrance, lots of parking. The living room includes a full size futon bed. Sleeps two to three.

Chimayo is the home of the Sanctuario most well known for it's Easter pilgrimage still practiced by many locals. Pilgrims walk day and night to come to Chimayo for the Easter holiday. The Sanctuario is open for visitors and is still an active congregation. The traditions of Chimayo are still practiced today including the room of blessed healing dirt. You will also find the best vendors of Chimayo authentic chili there and sample it's green and red goodness. Historians credit Chimayo with having the most intact (still lived in) Spanish Colonial Plaza in New Mexico. Many if not most of the residents of Chimayo are descendants of the Spanish settlers from the 1600's. A museum is open in the summers next to Ortega's Weaving Shop will explain. Many art galleries and weavers are in Chimayo and the region. There is a wonderful local restaurant with beautiful hillside tables called 'El Rancho de Chimayo' that has great classic northern New Mexico meals.

Paradise Pond is perfect for artists, writers, photographers and others who want a peaceful and inspiring natural place to work. For the adventurous it's also centrally located for day trips: 35 minutes to Santa Fe, 60 minutes to the Santa Fe Ski Basin, 1:15 minutes to Taos, 45 minutes to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, 45 minutes to Abiquiu (and Ghost Ranch) or Bandelier National Park. There are hidden treasures throughout the region and I has a lot of knowledge of some off the beaten path spots to visit. I can help you plan your trips if you need local advice. Many events are also worthwhile such as the Native American Ceremonial Dances, Santa Fe's numerous Markets, the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Walk and many more.
So stay and relax or go exploring or both. Either way you will enjoy your stay in beautiful Northern New Mexico.

There is a television with Netflix. I have upgraded my internet to Starlink. It is wonderful compared to my previous DSL internet.

Property manager

Tom Engel
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking please.
Please arrive by sunset .Arriving after sunset is not allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chimayo

Located in Chimayo, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. Tesuque Peak Trail and Don Quixote Distillery and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carson National Forest and Rio Grande. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Santo Nino Chapel - 6 min drive
  • El Potrero Trading Post - 6 min drive
  • Lowlows Lowrider Art Place - 7 min drive
  • Santuario de Chimayo - 7 min drive
  • Cities of Gold Casino - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's - 13 min drive
  • El Parasol - 11 min drive
  • Del Taco - 13 min drive
  • La Cocina Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos located?

This family-friendly Chimayo guesthouse is located on the riverfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chimayo Trading and Mercantile, Chimayo Museum and Santo Nino Chapel. El Potrero Trading Post and Santuario de Chimayo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Edward J O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Stay with Local Charm
This casita is connected to the main house but you have privacy. The owner is helpful and pleasant. The view of the pond was fun - we saw ducks, geese, birds, beavers, and a turtle, even in February. This is a small local community with some charming areas to explore and reasonable distance to other nearby attractions. We drove the high road to Taos, the Enchanted Circle, and back to Chimayo via the low road. Other nearby places we visited were Bandolier National Monument, Los Alamos, and an evening in Santa Fe to hear local musicians. Chimayo has a famous church, the restaurant Rancho de Chimayo, and is known for weaving. Cell service is poor throughout this area, but the wifi at the casita worked very well for one of us to work remotely, and we used wifi calling with no issues. The best part of our stay was the beauty of the area and living/meeting local residents. We learned so much about the local Chimayo chiles, and the whole area.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Henry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent base of operations
Excellent place with very attentive hosts. Close to Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos and hiking everywhere. Great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

4/5 Good

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at the Beaver Pond in Chimayo
I gave this a 4 rating only because we were sitting under the heat dome, and simply trusting in adobe to keep us cool was not enough. IT was great fun visiting with Tom and his neighbors, watching the beavers build the damn, listening to frogs, we even saw a blue heron - huming birds and tons of other birds - Beautiful spot. Ant ehe heat some is not the host's fault. I was just too hot by the end of our time there which is just what it is these days. For my own sake, in future I will make sure wherever I go there is air conditioning. The hot weather was unexpected and unprecedented,
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

LYNNE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded nature get away
The casita was bigger than expected & more secluded than expected. The one bedroom was king sized & roomy, more than just a bed. The bathroom was huge. The living room was set up so you could relax and look out over the pond. It was great seeing the beaver swim around at dusk, the frogs croaking & lots of birds- several hummingbirds flitted around. Nicely secluded so you didn't have traffic noise. No need for AC, the casita stayed nice & comfortable. Tom provided a helpful list of restaurants & the breezeway is filled with maps & information for lots of activities & places to see. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PEACEFUL RETREAT
retreat for honoring my husband who passed away. much needed peaceful spiritual retreat . casita provided RRR and mediation under GOD much needed. Very peaceful casita to relax and enjoy birds of all kinds (got bird watching book.. loved them so much)! Look forward to coming back !!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Engel

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Tom is a Solar Field Service Engineer for Positive Energy Solar in Santa Fe. This is the biggest project yet - a 3200 square foot active and passive solar house with solar radiant heat and solar hot water. If you have interest in energy, I will be glad to give you that tour of the house and grounds.

Why they chose this property

After living south of Santa Fe for five years, Tom looked around for a place that might allow for a large hobby farm. When he saw Paradise Pond, that was it. Perfectly located in a traditional acequia village that still operates in the traditional way of the local people digging the acequias by hand each year and creating community and distributing water through the work of the local people - no fossil fuels required. Throughout the world there are few viable acequias left. Some of the best are in Northern New Mexico. Tom is thrilled to have found such a unique and beautiful spot and want to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

This house and property was developed in 1997 by Frances Harwood, a well known local anthropologist and solar pioneer. She lived here completely off grid - but this isn't your usual conception of an off grid house. She combined abundance, elegance and beauty with ecological nature-based solutions to create an oasis of beauty that also provides own energy and water. She founded Ecoversity in Santa Fe and was a true visionary in eco living. Her untimely death in 2004 for a while left her vision behind. I want to honor what she started and have felt that her vision was in kindred spirits with my own. In the Santa Fe tradition, her work does live on and I am enjoying discovering all the wonders of her life's work through this land and this house.

Since I only have the one vacation rental, I can provide the service you want to make your vacation ideal for you. If you need quiet and privacy, that's what you will get. If you prefer someone to help you plan your day, I can do that too. Let me know if you need something unique - this is a unique place and you deserve some individual attention.

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