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Full luxury in breathtaking natural beauty. Remote and private. So quiet you can hear your heart beat. At night, no city lights disturb your view of the star-studded sky.
From this 1,475 square foot Casita, you'll enjoy panoramic 360-degree views: Abiquiu Lake, miles of mesas, rolling hills, and the magnificent red cliffs surrounding the famous Ghost Ranch. To the south you'll see the 10,000-foot mountain known as El Pedernal, which Georgia O'Keefe made famous in her paintings, along with much of the near landscape.
This is a new Casita, built in 2008, and designed by a local architect in a southwestern yet modern style. It's fully furnished for comfort. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including a Bosch gas stove with heavy gauge grills for those who really love to cook.
...Full luxury in breathtaking natural beauty. Remote and private. So quiet you can hear your heart beat. At night, no city lights disturb your view of the star-studded sky.
From this 1,475 square foot Casita, you'll enjoy panoramic 360-degree views: Abiquiu Lake, miles of mesas, rolling hills, and the magnificent red cliffs surrounding the famous Ghost Ranch. To the south you'll see the 10,000-foot mountain known as El Pedernal, which Georgia O'Keefe made famous in her paintings, along with much of the near landscape.
This is a new Casita, built in 2008, and designed by a local architect in a southwestern yet modern style. It's fully furnished for comfort. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including a Bosch gas stove with heavy gauge grills for those who really love to cook.
Check out the Master bathroom: you can choose between a slate shower or a deep soaking tub to soothe your body after an invigorating hike in the nearby Jemez Mountains. Besides the 2 bedrooms with Queen beds, there is a queen bed sofa in the Great Room with spectacular views of the lake and Ghost ranch.
Beds: 3 Queen Beds, 1 Sofa Bed
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Pets allowed only with advanced approval by Vista de Lago homeowners. Pets are not allowed on the furniture or the beds.
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This is a beautiful, comfortable house overlooking the most incredible vistas to be had in NM. You'll see why Georgia O never wanted to leave! The house is comfortably furnished with beautiful art throughout. The bed was slightly on the soft side, which was great for us. The soaking tub is a delight with a picture window over it through which you can star-gaze while bathing by candlelight. The kitchen is outfitted with all the basics, along with some pantry items and spices. Keep in mind that those, along with the generously provided toiletries are all in open containers shared by other renters, so if you don't like that - bring your own. The house was impecably clean. We felt very comfortable and safe, and if it puts your mind at ease (COVID-wise) you can wash linens in the washer/dryer provided.
Keep in mind that it is a 30-minute drive back to civilization (that's the whole point, right?!) so bring the essentials with you. We picked one day to drive around the area to see Ghost Ranch, Echo Ampitheater, and Plaza Blanca, but otherwise stayed home doing puzzles and staring at the landscape. The owner is great - very friendly and helpful!
The road up the hill is gravel and winding, but we made it with no problem. Probably a very low-slung car might have issues, but you don't need 4-wheel drive.
The star of the show all weekend though was the sky. Gorgeous sunrises, sunsets, and a clear view of the milky way and a glorious meteor shower at night. The closest humans are 1/4 mile (or so) away on neighboring mesas. One night, you could see little campfires on six of those hills while everyone was out watching for shooting stars, and one had a guitar player. It was a magical night, to end a glorious stay.
Visited October 2020
Written 23 October 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Janice F
Fort Worth, TX6 contributions
It's all about the view.
The roads approaching this beautiful casita were a little hard on my low slung Prius, but the view was worth it. Loved being able to open windows and experience the lovely breezes. This is the perfect place to just kick back and watch the sunset for a couple of days.
Be sure to grocery shop before arriving. Because of the gravel roads, it takes some time to get back to the main road. If you want to journey out for dinner (or sightseeing) though, your hosts have provided plenty of suggestions.
Visited September 2018
Written 10 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Larry
Hi Janice,
So glad you enjoyed our little slice of heaven on top of the Mesa ;-) Yeah, out here in Georgia O'keefe country, it's always best to have a small SUV or any vehicle with a little extra clearance. No need for 4 wheel drive though, as the roads are maintained year round. You are always welcome back to visit us.
All the best,
Larry and Laurie
Written 16 October 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Lodging tax: 5% State tax 6.875 %
Payment Options: American Express, Cashier's Check, Mastercard, Money Order, PayPal, Personal Check, Visa
Other Fees: Quoted Rates are for up to 4 people, any combination of Adults and Kids.
Additional Guests: $35 per night per person
One-time $100 cleaning fee.
Glorious Sunsets and Sunrises are FREE with every booking.
We are pet friendly, but pets must be approved at time of booking. Pets are not allowed on the BEDS or FURNITURE. For emergency & safety purposes, the breed(s) and age of the dogs must be shared with Host. We allow a maximum of 2 dogs for any guest booking. A one time fee of $50 is required for each dog per guest stay.
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