Historic Hacienda de Encina
About this house rental
Hacienda de Encina is a lovely adobe home located between Museum Hill and the Plaza. It is within minutes from Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, and Albertsons. The home is an excellent home to set up a "work from home" situation. Have your morning coffee on the north patio and relax in the evenings on the East facing portal. Most of our wonderful restaurants are available for outside dining and curbside pick-up. Enjoy the mountains on your days off. The space has excellent WIFI and desk/tables for working at home. It is also an excellent home to rent while looking to buy a home in our wonderful city. Great family home!!! You will find Hacienda de Encina's living room a great space to catch up with family as you relax around the wood burning stove or with the kiva fireplace for Santa Fe charm. When you are not enjoying Santa Fe’s many excellent restaurants, you will find Hacienda de Encina’s fully equipped kitchen, dining room and patio a wonderful alternative. On summer evenings or mornings, relax and enjoy the private, enclosed patio with BBQ. The large East facing portal is wonderful for watching rainbows, rainstorms and rabbits. Explore Santa Fe History! This classy traditional Santa Fe adobe is owned by me, the granddaughter of the original owners, a multigenerational northern New Mexico family. This beautiful home was built in the 1960s by a prominent Court of Appeals Judge from Las Vegas, New Mexico and his lovely wife with roots in Taos, New Mexico. The home was treasured as “Grandmother and Papa’s house”. The Spiess family was instrumental in the founding of the state of New Mexico and the constitution of New Mexico. History available in the home and New Mexico History Museum. Master Suite has a king-sized bed with in-suite bathroom with shower Guest Bedroom 1 has a full size bed. Guest Bedroom 2 has 2 twin beds that can be put together to form a king-sized bed. There is a full sized fold up mattress that can be used as an extra sleeping space. Additional twin bed is available upon request In Summary: Beautiful patio with BBQ during the evenings Front porch for morning sun, rabbits and rainbows Dishwasher, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker (Keureg and regular coffee pot) Full equipped kitchen Cable TV WiFi Washer & dryer WONDERFUL place for a family gathering!!!! Note: I live in a casita at the back of the property. An occupied apartment is located on on the north side of the property as well. We all have private driveways and entrances. I will be around if needed only.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Santa Fe, NM
House in Santa Fe, NM
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
££££
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(25 Reviews)
5.0
This home was perfect for our group of five. It was close to downtown, and we had plenty of space. The home had everything we needed and more.
5.0
We had a very pleasant stay at this property. Location is great and short car ride to plaza. The house was clean and very well maintained
5.0
We had a very pleasant stay at this property. Location is great and short car ride to plaza. The house was clean and very well maintained
5.0
Great location for a small school group. Exactly what we needed—a quiet place to relax after a long day of learning and fun!
5.0
This home was perfect for our family's Spring Break getaway.. It is conveniently located with easy access to both the Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road. Kitchen was very sell supplied - we didn't want for a thing. Definitely recommend this house and its owner.
5.0
This house was perfect for our family trip from Indiana ! We had 5 adults traveling together and this place had lots of room. We also hosted a dinner for family who live in Santa Fe and all easily fit around the dining table. We had everything we needed and having the extra things in the kitchen like spices and condiments was very helpful. The location was good for us but it wasn’t within walking distance of the Plaza or anything really. We didn’t need that so it was not a big deal for us. There was grocery, shopping, and the Plaza within a short drive. And the interstate was close too. We’d definitely rent again if we come back with a larger group!
5.0
The house was nice. The kitchen was well stocked. Outdoor areas were inviting and comfortable. One bedroom did not have ac and it was hot for sleeping.
5.0
Our friend group of seven loved the house and the roominess. It was the perfect size for a larger group. We all had plenty of room and we’re very satisfied with all the amenities. The location was perfect for getting to slopes. Karen was also amazing. She answered all questions and was super helpful. We would stay here again.
5.0
Perfect Stay!
Our friend group of seven loved the house and the roominess. It was the perfect size for a larger group. We all had plenty of room and we’re very satisfied with all the amenities. The location was perfect for getting to slopes. Karen was also amazing. She answered all questions and was super helpful. We would stay here again.
4.0
A spacious family home with the amenities. Walking distance to shopping and the central market square. Rustic charmer. Beds for six friends in town for the Balloon Fiesta
4.0
Home away from home
A spacious family home with the amenities. Walking distance to shopping and the central market square. Rustic charmer. Beds for six friends in town for the Balloon Fiesta
5.0
Wonderful stay
Our family group of five enjoyed the roominess and amenities of the house. The location was great. We appreciated the good communication and the flexibility the host, Karen, offered with a situation we requested. All was good.
5.0
We are four friends who met 40 years ago when our kids were babies. This was a perfect spot for our periodic reunion: morning coffee on the patio, great location for sightseeing, comfortable beds for siestas and at night. We were totally happy with the hacienda.
5.0
Perfect spot for “girls” reunion
We are four friends who met 40 years ago when our kids were babies. This was a perfect spot for our periodic reunion: morning coffee on the patio, great location for sightseeing, comfortable beds for siestas and at night. We were totally happy with the hacienda.
2.0
Okay if you're not picky or expect much. Bad mattress, mouse bait in beds, plumbing issues, etc.
We booked for a month. It is in an ideal neighborhood and has great parking. The inside of the house has issues. Within 5 days of arriving, the plumbing backed up and dumped black sludge in the tubs, so we all had to pack bags and go check into 3 hotel rooms up the street for 2 nights (which the owner reimbursed us for). We learned that the plumbing is a recurring problem there. We found little round green pellets in 3 of the beds, which we thought were laundry beads or something because they were under the pillows and in the sheets. It turns out they were mouse poison. The mattress in the master bedroom was not a mattress, but instead was a piece of yellow industrial packing foam with a dirty foam topper and a thin cotton mattress cover. We didn't find this out until near the end of our stay when I decided to wash the sheets. We have photos of the "mattress," mouse poison and other surprises, but there’s nowhere to upload them here. The washer doesn't work well. The stove is ancient and doesn't have a working light or fan. There were burnt-out bulbs and dirty doormats. Someone else's perishables were in the fridge when we arrived, which is fine for dry goods, but not milks and cheeses during a pandemic.
We have communicated with the owner since leaving, and she feels that we did not communicate the issues to her in a timely fashion so that she might address them. For the first couple of weeks after we arrived we just couldn't be bothered to deal with little annoyances; we were there to work (even the plumbing fiasco we took in stride). The VRBO listing advertised the kiva fireplace, but the handbook inside the house said do NOT use it. Later, the owner said we could have used it and should have asked her, and that she needed to update the handbook. Why would we ask to use it when the house rule book said not to? We just didn't want to take the time or effort to complain, and so we went about our business.
However, when near the end we discovered the "mattress" was actually 2 dirty pieces of foam and that the laundry beads were actually rodent poison, then we finally cared enough to care. So rather than furiously call the owner and demand things like mattresses and explanations, we checked out early and left that place behind us.
5.0
Very convenient location, easy access to Trader Joe's for groceries, and Maria's Mexican Food (yum!). One of the most well-equipped kitchens I have ever found in a VRBO rental. We enjoyed the front porch chairs in the evening (watching the monsoon rains, beautiful clouds) and the patio table in the back in the mornings. The house offers everything you need to be comfortable, and good wifi also. Owner communicated well.
5.0
Great House in Santa Fe
Very convenient location, easy access to Trader Joe's for groceries, and Maria's Mexican Food (yum!). One of the most well-equipped kitchens I have ever found in a VRBO rental. We enjoyed the front porch chairs in the evening (watching the monsoon rains, beautiful clouds) and the patio table in the back in the mornings. The house offers everything you need to be comfortable, and good wifi also. Owner communicated well.
4.0
hacienda encina
Very nice
5.0
Excellent location..
Very comfortable property. Very close to museums, restaurants and stores. We enjoy our time there. Thank you
5.0
Perfect!!
We love everything about our stay! The house is amazing and offer more that we could ask for!!
5.0
Lovely and functional house!
Karen, we loved staying at your beautiful house! Everything was just perfect, there are no complaints at all! Cozy, comfortable, very functional, we found everything we needed!
We loved Santa Fe, for sure we are coming back and we will recommend your place to our friends. This was perfect for our family vacation.
Thank you for everything!
3.0
Good time, however...
Overall it was a cute house in a nice area and we enjoyed our stay, but there were some minor issues that came up during our vacation. The common areas were very nice, comfortable, and clean, but the master bed was very uncomfortable and I had issues sleeping on it. It was so hard I felt like I was sleeping on the floor of a cave in Bandelier National Monument (beautiful, by the way). Although the house was nice, we feel it should have been disclosed on the listing that it was a duplex shared with the owner. We didn't hear any noise from her side and only saw her once, so it didn't end up an issue. The fridge was broken during our stay, which was not the owner's fault, but her solution was to put a mini fridge on the patio which was almost full with her food. This meant we could not really utilize the kitchen and we feel the owner should have offered us a discount for the inconvenience. It's a very beautiful home and you can tell the owner has a lot of pride in the ownership.
5.0
Great spot!
Beautiful inside and outside spa aces. We loved it! Thank you Karen!
5.0
Our 'Second Home'
Comfortable & convenient, bright & inviting, Hacienda de Encina makes visiting Santa Fe even more wonderful than it already is! My friends and I have enjoyed staying here for the second year in a row while attending the International Folk Art Festival in July. The house is just Perfect for us: it's in a very quiet residential neighborhood only five minutes by car from downtown. Stocked with every convenience imaginable, it offers a large 'homey' kitchen, sufficient bedrooms and living space for four gals to spread out & yet have privacy if desired. And it's SO comfortable. The chairs & big leather couch in the living room beg for extended lounging.
We particularly enjoy early mornings on the lovely private patio. Serenaded by bird song & enveloped by the marvelous fragrance of fresh piñon, our casual al-fresco breakfasts were a truly magical way to begin each day.
Hacienda de Encina has become an integral component in the overall enjoyment of our Santa Fe vacation. We very much look forward to returning again next year & hopefully each year thereafter.
Thank you Karen for making your lovely home—our home.
Charlene deJori
5.0
GIRLS GETAWAY
Beautiful home and very comfortable for multiple guests.
5.0
Comfortable and quiet
Comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood. We used all the beds with our group of ladies and we found them very comfortable. Convenient to have the washer and dryer in the master bathroom closet. There is a nice, small, enclosed porch and back yard as well as a roomy front yard if you have children in your group. Karen was very responsive and we recommend her nice home. It would be especially ideal for families.
5.0
Wonderful host, wonderful time! Clean, extremely well-equipped, and very comfortable. We had space for everything and loved coming home after a long day. Only concern - like many homes in area, there is no central air (host had a portable unit in living room which was nice). We had record (99 one day) heat and we all had trouble sleeping.
5.0
Comfortable and relaxing
My family (two adults, two teens) stayed here for a week in late July/early August. The house is large, comfortably furnished, and in a quiet neighborhood. Wonderfully welcoming touches by the host included a few stocked food items (scones, bananas, milk, half-and-half + others). The back porch, which is right off the kitchen, is shaded and breezy. We enjoyed coffee out there every morning. Two coffee makers (regular and Keurig), a well stocked kitchen (pots, etc.), plenty of linens for the bathrooms, and a washer and dryer helped make this an easy week. The house is about a mile from the plaza (straight shot on Gallisteo or Don Gaspar) and very close to Upper Canyon Road, which leads to some good hiking trails at Cerro Gordo. We found Santa Fe to be a nicely central point for many activities including horseback riding at Broken Saddle (on the way to Albuquerque), rafting with Cottom Outfitters at the Rio Grande Gorge (on the way to Taos), and hiking at Tent Rocks and Bandelier. The house is within walking distance to Trader Joe's and CVS and a very quick drive to Whole Foods. Highly recommend!
5.0
4++
Wonderful host, wonderful time! Clean, extremely well-equipped, and very comfortable. We had space for everything and loved coming home after a long day. Only concern - like many homes in area, there is no central air (host had a portable unit in living room which was nice). We had record (99 one day) heat and we all had trouble sleeping.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Fe?
The average price for a rental in Santa Fe is £187 per night. This rental is £45 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Hacienda de Encina . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Hacienda de Encina pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Hacienda de Encina ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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