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El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!

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Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!

Welcome! Our home is on a two acre lot nestled in the beautiful Nambe Valley, just outside of Santa Fe. It was built by renowned local architect Allen McNown, and his son Mark, whose family lived here for four decades. "Caracol" is spanish for "snail" which is the shape the house was built by McNown made out of adobe, lava rock, and wood from the area. It is a special house with a lot of history, and borders the Pojoaque Creek which is a tributary for the Rio Grande 10 miles away. The house has a very unique, curved feel due to the spiral theme. A one of a kind home with nearly 4,000 sqft of living space for large groups. Cell signals are very iffy outside of Santa Fe (and sometimes within), so do take a picture of the map and front gate before driving out here. There are some Ubers in town but few that come out here so having your own cars is recommended. There is plenty of parking here for as many as 8 cars if need be My assistant and I are readily available via texting through the app or our phone numbers. We are 15 minutes north of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe County and Pojoaque Pueblo, next to Nambe Pueblo. Off the scenic road to Taos one hour away. There are wonderful hiking and biking trails within minutes of our home we would love to share with our guests. We recommend having a car as there are some Ubers in town that would come up here, but cars are more practical. With plenty of parking on site for up to eight vehicles.

Property manager

Adam Geyer

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

El Caracol Court Santa Fe
El Caracol Court Private vacation home
El Caracol Court Private vacation home Santa Fe

About the area

Map
Pojoaque, NM

What's nearby

  • Cities of Gold Casino - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Towa Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Santa Fe Opera - 11 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 20 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mesita Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gabriel's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Parasol - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! located?

This family-friendly Santa Fe holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Don Quixote Distillery and Winery and Cities of Gold Casino. Poeh Museum is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Treva R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight Stay
Host was available & responsive. Hot tub was great, especially after a long week. Plenty of living space & room for everyone. Enjoyed cooking in the kitchen & eating in the dining area. Peaceful & relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

roseanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family memories!❤️❤️
Adam was the most wonderful and accommodating host. The house is unbelievably beautiful and unique. All the bedrooms were extremely comfortable and there was everything you could ever need in the kitchen as well. The pool never really needed to be heated as it was perfect temperature without it. The Jacuzzi was amazing And the kids just love going from the Jacuzzi to the pool. Also, the game room was a huge plus and it had everything they loved. Again, thank you so much for a wonderful stay and sharing your beautiful home with us. We will definitely be back and recommend your home to all our family and friends .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna S., TExas

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This is a very interesting house which was sufficient for our family of 13. The property is well kept, we enjoyed the pool and just hanging out in the beautiful surroundings. The owner was very attentive to anything we lacked. The location was good for daytrips into Santa Fe and nearby places of interes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in Santa fe
Property was exactly how is was described!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
Overall great home with a lot of room for our large party of ten! The house itself was so unique and fun to stay in and learn the history of. Amenities were great and we had everything we needed! The host was around a lot and there were people doing yard work. It didn’t interrupt our stay and he did warn us in advance that he would be coming by, but I haven’t had this experience before.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
overall we were mesmerized of the design of the home. and very accommodating for a large family like we had. and even though we can in the winter the hot tub was a definite hit . almost did not need to leave the property is as you were in your own oasis
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

AlphaOmega C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
This is a great place to stay, the owners are very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our home for the hunt
We really enjoyed our stay at this place while hunting lions in NM. This house is really unique, if the walls could talk it would be an interesting story. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi Generational Family Stay
We had ages 2 to 83 and this was the perfect house for our 10 person family vacation. The location was easily accessible for all our day trips in and around the Santa Fe area and the property and pool were a plus for all the kids. We would stay here again with our question.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Fe week
We had a great time at this property! 5 kids, 8 adults, its a funky original property, pool and gameshed were great! We would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This house was one of several used to accommodate a large family reunion. It became the central location because of the pool, hot tub and game room. Everyone enjoyed the facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bennett L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific home near Santa Fe
Our three-generation extended family of 10 enjoyed a wonderful week-long stay at this unique, architect- designed “El Caracol” rural home near Santa Fe. The home is everything advertised and more, including a large, new refrigerator. The kids remarked that the pool was the best ever and the separate game-shack was a real hit as well. No issues were encountered with WiFi reception. The location was particularly convenient for our planned visits to Taos/Taos Pueblo, Abiquiu/Georgia Okeefe house, Ghost Ranch, Puye cliff dwellings, Los Alamos, "Meow Wolf" in Santa Fe, and an outdoor stargazing presentation on the outskirts of Santa Fe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a unique place
Loved this house. I’ve certainly never stayed in a house quite like this. Location was great but our teenage group did wish it was closer to town. The younger crowd did love the shed though. Great place for them to hang out for as long and as loud as they wanted to be. My only wish was better water pressure in the shower. Owner was so responsive to anything we needed. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Funky Oasis
We had a great stay at Adam’s place in Pojoaque. The house is super funky and fun - the pool being our favorite part. Adam was really communicative and responsive. The water in the house has a more mineral odor as I’m pretty sure it’s from a well, but nothing that isn’t easy to overlook. The property is large and the stars at night are amazing since there isn’t much light pollution. We all slept soundly as it’s pretty quiet in this neck of the woods. Overall, magical time and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Velaunda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great! The only issue was the off putting smell of the water.
Great other than the water smells terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
We had a family reunion and it was the perfect house had everything we needed and we all enjoyed so much the pool n hot tub i ll love to rent it again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

julio a.

Liked: Cleanliness
PACEFULL
WE LOVE IT WAS FUN THE HOUSE HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A WONDERFULL WEEKEND THE HOUSE SO BIG AND CONFORT WE LOVE IT AND WE REALLY LIKE THE OWNER BEEN IN COMMUNICATION ALL TIMES WE US THANK YOU SO MUCH WE LIKE TO COME BACK THE KIDS LOVE THE POOL
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
El Caracol - the snail - see the picture of this facility!
El Caracol is a unique and amazing home. It is charming, warmly decorated, and open. The pool and the hot tub were enjoyed multiple times. Its proximity to Chimayo, Nambé, Los Alamos, Bandelier, Santa Fé, and Meow Wolf makes it an ideal location for a family and multi-generational getaway. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting just outside of Santa Fe
Could not have asked for a better setting and home to spend time in the area! Kids had amenities to enjoy while the parents had time to unwind. Beautiful property with a very distinct design, the hidden room was in high demand, which was fine for the wife and I, the primary suite was even better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
A wonderful place to gather with friends. The owners were extremely communicative and responsive. Truly a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky Spot
We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal stay!
Wow what a special home this is! My family and I had the pleasure of staying here for a night. Our only complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer! This is a beautiful home, it’s unique and truly memorable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub to the fullest, and the kitchen was fully stocked so I was able to whip up all my kids’ meals easily. This place was perfectly located not far from the heart of Santa Fe, yet you feel secluded among the immediate surrounding beauty. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great small group vacation spot
I had a friends/family ladies' long weekend here at the end of April. The house is so unique, and full of really wonderful books and art pieces. We loved the heated pool, patio chairs, and the space and privacy that the grounds provided. Adam and Alexandra were incredibly communicative and helpful before and throughout our stay. Cell service is spotty, but the wifi works well (we had a few people who needed to hop on video calls). Thank you for sharing your unique and artsy space, Adam!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

alexandra a.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time!!!
We had such an amazing time here!! I'm so happy that we booked this home for our family vacation. Our group had a wonderful time! We did see another review saying how they didn't enjoy the home... we don't understand how anyone could have not enjoyed their time here. We loved it so much. We've stayed at many places around Santa Fe and this is by far the best! It's the perfect place to bring friends or family. We do recommend you asking for the pool to be heated because it makes swiming that much more enjoyable. Adam was such an awesome host and went above and beyond answering all out questions. We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Meredith W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor Quality and Unexperienced Host
Unfortunately for us this was a very unpleasant stay. We paid a lot of money for a seven night stay at a home that has not been looked after well enough to warrant the price tag. The host Adam allowed us to knowingly check into a house that had an unusable sink in the "master bedroom". Our first entire full day at the house we had his maintenance team in our space along with his assistant. There was no resolution and they allowed us to spend the entire week without a working sink. I would not be so upset about the sink if it wasn't for all the other issues listed below.The oven will just stop working at any given time. You will need to exit the house and go to the breaker box to flip it back on. While you're out there don't trip over the hose that should be hooked up to the shower you should use to rinse off before getting in the hot tub. The hot tub that also doesn't work well. After sitting in it for 10 minutes the temperature will drop pretty quickly. Hopefully it will heat back up by the next day for you to maybe use. When coming back in the home be careful of the odd clear film that's peeling off of all the winodws - it conveys a strong construction zone vibe. It can be somewhat loud at night and it doesn't allow for any beautiful views of the outside. Once your back in the kitchen make sure you are strategic with how you open any drawer. A lot of them open into eachother making it super easy for them to get stuck to one another. After all this you may want to retire to your master bedroom - but not so fast - it's not even a real bedroom! It's an open loft with very little shelter from the noises below you. There you will find more loud plastic film on the windows, broken towel racks and in our case an usable sink. The entire house is on well water which is very stinky and off putting, and also not disclosed in the listing. There are other things that are super simple to fix. Stained shower curtains, missing light bulbs, broken drawer handles, dog hair on the pull out couch, having to ask for check in information, etc. We brought all these issues up to Adam either during our stay or the day we checked out. He decided the best response would be to charge US for incidentals. Luckily I had incidental coverage and it didn't cost me a dime. He is in way over his head and has no idea how to run a property. I say this as a fellow host of 7, five-star properties with years of experience. Save your money for another place that reflects the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022