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Casita Don Manuel | In Downtown Santa Fe, Private Yard + Kiva Fireplace!

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Santa Fe Railyard
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Loretto Chapel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1st Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Casita Don Manuel | In Downtown Santa Fe, Private Yard + Kiva Fireplace!

Casita Don Manuel is an oasis of quiet and charm within the South Capitol neighborhood of downtown Santa Fe. The one-bedroom home is tucked away on a secluded residential lane and surrounded by adobe walls. As you linger over your morning coffee or evening cocktails in the lushly landscaped private courtyard, you might forget just how close you are to shops, restaurants, and historical sights.

For instance, in just 15 minutes you can stroll to Santa Fe Railyard, a former transportation hub that’s now chock-full of galleries, markets, and eateries. Only a 20-minute walk away are San Miguel Mission, the country’s oldest church, and Loretto Chapel, with its must-see helix staircase. And in less than a half-hour you can walk to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and Santa Fe Plaza, the National Historic Landmark that’s home to more shops and galleries as well as the Palace of the Governors.

If you want to hop in your car—and Casita Don Manuel has its own parking spaces, so you don’t have to worry about circling the block in search of a spot—you can be at Museum Hill and the galleries of Canyon Road in less than 10 minutes. Or drive a bit longer and hike Atalaya Mountain, climb Thompson Peak, or hit the slopes of Ski Santa Fe.

A superb location isn’t the only reason to stay at Casita Don Manuel, however. A Pueblo Revival-style charmer, the adobe home is a cheery, bright retreat. Skylights and French doors let in plenty of sunlight; the white-painted viga ceiling beams, the tiled floor, and the wood-burning kiva fireplace add traditional Southwestern flair. With its well-cushioned leather sofa and roomy armchair, the living room invites you to kick back and watch TV, read, or chat over nibbles and drinks. That sofa, by the way, opens into a queen-size bed, so that Casita Don Manuel can sleep four people in all.

Numerous restaurants are close by, but sometimes eating in is more relaxing (and easier on the wallet). Luckily several grocery stores and markets are nearby as well, and the casita has a kitchen fully equipped with appliances, gadgets, cookware, and tableware. You can savor your meal at the dining area’s table for four or outside in the courtyard, at the bistro table for 2. You can cook as well as dine alfresco, courtesy of the charcoal grill.

The bedroom is furnished in the same relaxed Southwestern style as the rest of Casita Don Manuel. In addition to the spacious king-size bed, it includes a desk where you can set up your laptop and log on to the free WiFi. With an armoire and a closet, the bedroom offers plenty of storage.

Whether your dream vacation entails exploring the mountains and desert, visiting galleries and museums, admiring Native American culture and centuries-old buildings, or simply soaking up the plentiful Santa Fe sunshine, you’ll find Casita Don Manuel the perfect retreat. So book your stay today, and make your dream vacation a reality!

Permit#:16-00136878

Kokopelli Property Management Vacation Rentals: RunAwayGetAway to Santa Fe!

This home may have a minimum night stay based on seasonality and availability.

Santa Fe STR# 156325

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English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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
Property Registration Number 156325

About the area

Santa Fe

Don Diego, a neighbourhood in Santa Fe, is home to this holiday home. San Miguel Mission and De Vargas Street House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Santa Fe Children's Museum and Recursos de Santa Fe. Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Rockin' Rollers Event Arena are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Railyard - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Canyon Road - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 15 min walk
  • Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tomasita's Santa Fe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fun Noodle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Choza Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita Don Manuel | In Downtown Santa Fe, Private Yard + Kiva Fireplace! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Casita Don Manuel | In Downtown Santa Fe, Private Yard + Kiva Fireplace!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Don Manuel | In Downtown Santa Fe, Private Yard + Kiva Fireplace!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casita Don Manuel | In Downtown Santa Fe, Private Yard + Kiva Fireplace! located?

Located in Don Diego, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Santa Fe Plaza. TAI Modern and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are also within 15 minutes. Santa Fe Depot is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 89 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July trip

Beautiful little home that was conveniently located within walking distance to the plaza and railyard. We loved the back patio and spent our mornings having coffee out there. We would definitely recommend the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic Flavor

This Casitas is the perfect VRBO. It’s close to the Plaza and many amenities. This quaint place is a perfect way “to-do” Santa Fe!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Arthur Y.

Disliked: Location

Vacationing Retired Couple

Stay was enjoyable with exceptions of bed that was very uncomfortable, it squeaks every time person moves with springs poking one's body! Bed needs replaced period. The toilet sits low was uneven and rocks when in use! Toilet also needs replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B., Surprise, AZ United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and stay!

The casita was charming with a lovely enclosed outdoor garden. It’s close to the downtown sites and within walking distance to a grocery store and restaurants. We enjoyed morning walks through the neighborhood with our dog. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Opera week in SantaFe

Very clean. Paintings, decor excellent. Felt comfortable from walk in. Bought larger LED bulbs for living room lights. We like to read. With LED’s, electricity usage change is minimal. Reading pleasure maximized. Kitchen was complete. Bath excellent. Great towels.No. AC. floor fan provided was mostly useless. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect couple get away in Santa Fe

This property is located in a true neighborhood and has all the traditional Santa Fe bells and whistles from the ancient front door, to the Kivu fireplace and the lovely private courtyard where flowers still bloomed in November.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casita Don Manuel

Everything we expected and more. Close to Everything we wanted to do Very quiet in a nice neighborhood. Met a few of the neighbors-very friendly as was everyone we met in Santa Fe. Overall very comfortable & would recommend this property to anyone that asks about staying in Santa Fe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as advertised!

Great unit, pictures don’t do it justice, close to the Plaza, Canyon Road. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Miriam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute tho a bit run down

We liked this charming, tho somewhat shabby, property. It totally met our needs for a 4 day stay. It has a small back yard which we enjoyed, tho not much sitting area. It's in a lovely neighborhood and walking distance to main SF attractions, and parking right in front. Despite the shabbiness (window shades, throw pillows, toilet not well attached to wall) we would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Charming

I thought the resident was charming and in a good location. The appliances and kitchen nice and clean. Bath was clean. The floors need a good scrubbing. My socks were very dirty walking on the floors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ed and Mary T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vacay

Property was nice, great location BUT TOO HOT! Left one night early because of heat and noises box springs! Would be nice to supply coffe and some light treats too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Caleb H.

Cozy and charming

Property had lots of character and charm with good location. The yard was very nice but a little overgrown. Past reviewers were correct that it wasn't all that clean, and also hot without many cooling options. Truly honestly enjoyed the stay. Would be a 5/5 with a fumigation, A/C or fans to cool the place, and some TLC on the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Thanksgiving

The property was fine but there are 3 steps in and out. Not easy for people with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed!

Decent location but everything was skewed by the weather which was unseasonbly cold. . .it snowed! We wanted a patio space but used it very little. House was well supplied with toiletries, essentials like paper products, cooking ingredients which was a plessant surprise. Walkable to downtown. . .in better weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Fe

Good location-nice property. Kitchen facet needs repair and the oven door doesn’t close all the way. Since we stayed over on a Tuesday night we had to take out the trash can to the road but no instructions as to we’re it needed to go. So the trash was not picked up. The info on the refrigerator said we would be charged for excess trash-don’t stay here on Tuesday
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Brandi M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, needs maintenance.

At the intersection of one way road, the location was quiet and very little traffic. The backyard space is nice and a good spot for hanging out especially for our dog. Kiva fireplace makes it quintessential New Mexico. The furnishing are old, 30 year old dishwasher had note to be careful, waiting on parts to fix. King size bed is old and on springs, so every movement makes a noise. Two coffee machines with only one mini carafe. We had a couple wild visitors, not an extreme nuisance but needed to watch out at night in the backyard. We enjoyed our time, but it could have been more comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The casita was great and a good price but has some deferred maintenance. The dishwasher and stove doors were wonky. Linens worn. But otherwise a great place. It had snowed and was too icy to take the route in info so it would be nice to be warned because there was a second easy to find direct way to get there. 7 days later road still not safe to use due to low temps. Not able to talk to someone during the day most times I called and response was often slow. Still recommend though!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrible

It has become extremely clear that VRBO does NOT vet their properties that are posted on line. Inaccuracies are rampant. We will NEVER again use your company. This property had numerous deficiencies that were not only inconvenient, but DANGEROUS! Rust in the bottom of the microwave, warning signs on many appliances, NO AIR CONDITIONING! A TRULY TERRIBLE PROPERTY, especially for seniors. YOu should be ashamed to even post anything about that property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Beautiful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property shown is exactly as illustrated: lovely, light filled, clean and well maintained. Renters should be prepared for initial disorientation in the maze of streets in the neighbourhood in which the home is located --- and about a one mile walk to the plaza. There are no restaurants super close (that we could find) so be prepared for more walking. Driving in the city historic district is not recommended due to one-way streets and parking restrictions. The home is also suitable for two people only --- it would be a crush with more than two. Beautiful garden to enjoy. Really a nice property and Kokopelli was easy and professional to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2015

2/10 Terrible

Robert P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Uninhabitable summer rental

I have visited Santa Fe many times over 15 years and have used Kokopelli many times with my spouse. Usually our stays are very good. Our stay at the Casita Don Manuel was horrendous. I would like a 50% refund. The a big issue was the uninhabitable heat conditions that we endured over two days and nights in a house that trapped the heat. I know that AC was not included in this particular property. Yet, the conditions were unbearable. We did not get much sleep at all because the heat lingered in the house and would not let up largely because the old refrigerator generated so much heat that the place stayed at over 90 degrees the whole time. Yes, the management provided fans but they were inconsequential, useless. A few of the Windows would not open because they were broken making the situation worse. The property should only be rented in winter until AC unites are installed. Aside from the major problem of the heat, the toilet is not properly fastened to the floor causing us to almost fall a few times. Next, the dishwasher door is broken and falls crashing to the floor. This heavy dishwasher door could potentially break someone’s foot if they don’t know about it. The kitchen faucet is loose and seems to be on the brink of falling off all together. The patio was littered with fruit - it hadn’t been swept in a while. A skunk lurks around the trashcans at night resulting in us having to close the bedroom window in order to keep this rather large creature out. The
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA F., Fortuna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This is a perfect location to see Santa Fe! Close to everything, and great place to come "home" to. There is everything you need to be comfortable. Except there was no coffee! We definitely will stay at this cute place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sequoia L., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Quiet retreat close to everything!

This charming casita was wonderfully secluded and quiet, yet I could walk or bike to many great shops and restaurants. The decor suggested the owner lives here part of the year. I really like her taste in furnishings and art. The bed and sofa were super- comfy. My one disappointment: the kiva fireplace was featured prominently in many pix along with images of a big stack of firewood. To my amazement the firewood was almost impossible to burn [I am quite experienced with wood fires]. I asked the property manager for kindling and was informed "this owner does not provide firewood." The check-in/out process is the most cumbersome I've encountered: requiring a stop at the property manager's office a mile away to pick up and drop off the keys. As I was on foot, I was very grateful they gave me a ride to the train station. Overall I'll definitely consider staying at Don Manuel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Fe Casita

Cute place! Had everything the two of us needed. Will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken P., Shreveport, La

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

California sister & Louisiana sister meet in the middle weekend!!

Charming comfortable property in quiet neighborhood close to Pkaza….
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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