Casa de Colores - Adobe Retreat, Dog-Friendly, AC

Summary:

Casa de Colores is a charming high-desert retreat on over an acre just outside Santa Fe, with exposed wood beams, mountain views, and beautiful New Mexico sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy coffee on the shaded patio, comfortable interiors with AC, and a second living area. Sleeps 4 with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and is just 20 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza. Traveling with a dog? The fully fenced yard even has a playful window at dog height.



The Space:

Casa de Colores is a single level adobe home on over an acre in Eldorado, the high desert community southeast of Santa Fe. Inside, exposed wood beams and plank ceilings give the living and dining rooms real character, and three mini split units mean real air conditioning in summer and steady heat in winter, which is not a given in this part of New Mexico. Outside, coyote fencing wraps the entire property, with a window cut into it at dog height so your dog can watch the world go by.



The layout is simple and it works. A generous living room anchors the house around a sculpted kiva fireplace, decorative only and not available for guest use, and the kitchen and dining area open onto the patio through a sliding glass door. The two bedrooms sit on opposite sides of the living room for a private experience, with an en suite bathroom in the primary and a second full bathroom across the hall. The converted garage adds a whole second living area with a couch, a rocking chair, and the laundry, and its door can be opened wide to bring the outdoors in. Hand painted desert murals turn a couple of the interior doors into artwork of their own.



Whether you are in town for the galleries and the Plaza, heading out to the trails, or simply looking for a quiet base with a safe yard for your dog, Casa de Colores gives you room to settle in and slow down, with stellar views of the surrounding mountains featuring New Mexico's famous sunrises and sunsets.



Key Features

• Sleeps 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms, primary en suite

• Air conditioning and heat from three mini split units

• Over an acre with a fully enclosed coyote-fenced yard and a window cut at dog height

• Two patios, a walled courtyard, and four outdoor seating areas

• Stellar mountain views with New Mexico sunrises and sunsets

• Converted garage with a second living area and full size laundry

• Well stocked kitchen with two coffee makers, a Keurig and a drip pot

• Dog friendly, with pet bowls provided

• Eldorado, about 20 minutes southeast of downtown Santa Fe



Sleeping Arrangements

Total occupancy: 4 guests

Total beds: 2

The two bedrooms sit on opposite sides of the living room for privacy, which makes the home easy for a couple traveling together or two pairs sharing the house.

Bedroom 1, the primary, is the larger of the two rooms, with a king bed, an en suite bathroom, a walk in closet, and a desk by the window.

Bedroom 2 has a queen bed and works well for a second couple, a single guest, or kids.



Bathrooms

Casa de Colores has two full bathrooms. The primary bedroom has an en suite with a tub and shower behind a tiled surround, and a second full bathroom with a walk in glass door shower sits across the hall. Standard bath amenities are provided, including shampoo, conditioner, body soap, fresh towels, and a hair dryer in each bathroom.



Living Areas

The living room is the largest space in the house, set under exposed wood beams and a plank ceiling, anchored by a sculpted kiva fireplace. Seating includes a sofa, a love seat, and two additional chairs, with a smart TV for streaming. Lamps and ceiling fixtures give the room a warm glow after dark, and every window has a treatment so you can control light and privacy. Please note that the kiva fireplace is decorative only and is not available for guest use.



Kitchen & Dining

The kitchen is well equipped for a home this size, with a full size refrigerator, stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, toaster, and two coffee makers so you can brew a full pot or pull a single cup. Cookware, dishes, glassware, silverware, and cooking utensils are all stocked, the tile counters give you room to spread out, and a window over the counter frames a nice view of the Jemez range. The dining area sits under an exposed beam and plank ceiling, seats four at a round table, and a sliding glass door opens straight out to the flagstone patio, which makes moving a meal outside easy.



Outdoor Space

The outdoor space is what sets this home apart. Just off the kitchen, a stucco walled courtyard opens to two flagstone patios beneath a mature shade tree, and in all there are four outdoor seating areas, from lounge seating on the flagstone to Adirondack chairs out in the open yard with long views across the high desert to the mountains beyond. Prepared food and drinks are welcome in the flagstone sitting area; please use the grill on the gravel by the water spigot and half barrel rather than on the flagstone, which protects the new stone. Exterior lighting keeps the patios and walkways comfortable after sunset. Coyote fencing encloses the whole property, over an acre, with a window cut in at dog height, so your dog gets the run of the yard and a view to go with it.



Converted Garage

The garage has been converted into a relaxed second living space with a couch, a rocking chair, local artwork, and the laundry area. The garage door can be opened wide, which turns the room into a shaded, open air lounge on warm afternoons with the fenced yard and the mountains in view.



Surrounding Areas

Casa de Colores is situated on over an acre of land in Eldorado at Santa Fe, a high desert community of wide open lots and big skies along the US 285 corridor, about 20 minutes southeast of downtown Santa Fe. Eldorado has just about everything you need close by, including a grocery store, restaurants, shops, a coffee house, and the Eldorado Preserve trails, which makes a trip into town a treat rather than a necessity. The community is known for its dark sky culture and the wide open high desert that surrounds it.



Nearby favorites include:

• Eldorado Preserve trails for hiking and biking

• Historic Santa Fe Plaza for shops, dining, galleries, and culture

• Canyon Road for renowned art galleries

• Museum Hill, including the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

• The Santa Fe Farmers Market

• Meow Wolf for immersive art and family fun

• The Turquoise Trail and the village of Madrid

• Ski Santa Fe in winter



★☆Locally Rooted, Elevated Hospitality☆★

We're Sierra Sol Elevated Stays, a locally rooted, family-owned team serving Northern New Mexico. We believe a stay should be more than just a place to land. It should feel personal, seamless, and connected to the beauty and spirit of this special place.

From booking to departure, we're here with thoughtful support, clear communication, and trusted local guidance to help you settle in, feel cared for, and make lasting memories in New Mexico.



Guest Access:

Guests will have full access to the entire home, including the converted garage living area and laundry room, the deck and patio, and the fully enclosed yard.



Self check in is easy with electronic keyless entry via the smart lock, and your personal code is sent before arrival. A backup lockbox is on site if you ever need it.



Parking is available in the driveway for up to 4 vehicles, and a gate leads from the driveway into the fenced yard. The converted garage is living space and is not available for vehicle parking.



The Neighborhood:

Eldorado at Santa Fe is a residential high desert community set on wide, open lots along the US 285 corridor, about 20 minutes southeast of downtown Santa Fe. It is one of the largest solar communities in the country and takes its dark skies seriously, which makes for excellent stargazing on clear nights. The pace here is quiet and rural, with a grocery store, restaurants, and shops close by. The surrounding high desert is popular for hiking and biking, including the trails of the nearby Eldorado Preserve. Downtown Santa Fe, with the Plaza, Canyon Road galleries, Museum Hill, and the farmers market, is about 20 minutes northwest.



Getting Around:

A car is recommended for this home. Eldorado is a residential community southeast of Santa Fe, and reaching downtown, trailheads, restaurants, and the grocery store means driving. Downtown Santa Fe is about 20 minutes northwest via US 285. Ride share service can be limited this far from town, so we recommend having your own vehicle. The driveway holds up to 4 vehicles at no charge.



Interaction with Guests:

Our local Sierra Sol team is a message or call away throughout your stay and is always happy to share recommendations.