House in Pojoaque, NM
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Welcome to El Caracol. Designed by renowned architect Allen McNown and built by our parents, Ann and Wilfred Friedman, this mid-century adobe fusion home has been restored and ownership is now back in the family!
Life in the Pojoaque Valley moves at a much slower pace. Cell signals are spotty and Ubers are rare. What El Caracol lacks in frills it makes for in originality, style and beauty.
The space
PLEASE NOTE: THE POOL IS OPEN MAY -SEPTEMBER ONLY.
Dubbed El Caracol for its striking spiral shape, the architecture revolves around the spiral staircase at the heart of the home. Each of the adobe bricks were formed and laid by the Friedman family who lived + loved here for over forty years.
Downstairs is comprised of three private bedrooms (1 queen bed/room), two full bathrooms, a sunroom with (full) daybed, a spacious sunken living room plus fully stocked chef's kitchen, dining room + dedicated workspace.
Upstairs offers a king + queen bed with an additional full bath, library + private deck. The upstairs suite is a true loft with no door.
We provide three air mattresses with additional linens at no extra charge.
El Caracol is situated on just over two acres of land. The back courtyard boasts a 40' pool (depth ranges 3' to 10') and hot tub. There is no lifeguard on duty. The hot tub is always heated at no extra charge.
The game room is not insulated and is not suitable for sleeping in the cold months, but is a real treat the rest of the year! Foosball, darts, pool table + ping-pong are available for your enjoyment.
The rear property line of El Caracol is Nambe Creek (property of the Pojoaque Pueblo). Most days of the year the is a wonderful trickling stream perfect for a leisurely stroll.
Guest access
The entire home, game room + surrounding fenced acreage is available to you during your stay.
Cell signals in the Pojoaque Valley are notoriously spotty. We encourage guests to utilize wifi-enabled calling while at El Caracol.
Ubers in Pojoaque are few + far between. We recommend you have your own vehicle for getting around.
Life in the Pojoaque Valley moves at a much slower pace. Cell signals are spotty and Ubers are rare. What El Caracol lacks in frills it makes for in originality, style and beauty.
The space
PLEASE NOTE: THE POOL IS OPEN MAY -SEPTEMBER ONLY.
Dubbed El Caracol for its striking spiral shape, the architecture revolves around the spiral staircase at the heart of the home. Each of the adobe bricks were formed and laid by the Friedman family who lived + loved here for over forty years.
Downstairs is comprised of three private bedrooms (1 queen bed/room), two full bathrooms, a sunroom with (full) daybed, a spacious sunken living room plus fully stocked chef's kitchen, dining room + dedicated workspace.
Upstairs offers a king + queen bed with an additional full bath, library + private deck. The upstairs suite is a true loft with no door.
We provide three air mattresses with additional linens at no extra charge.
El Caracol is situated on just over two acres of land. The back courtyard boasts a 40' pool (depth ranges 3' to 10') and hot tub. There is no lifeguard on duty. The hot tub is always heated at no extra charge.
The game room is not insulated and is not suitable for sleeping in the cold months, but is a real treat the rest of the year! Foosball, darts, pool table + ping-pong are available for your enjoyment.
The rear property line of El Caracol is Nambe Creek (property of the Pojoaque Pueblo). Most days of the year the is a wonderful trickling stream perfect for a leisurely stroll.
Guest access
The entire home, game room + surrounding fenced acreage is available to you during your stay.
Cell signals in the Pojoaque Valley are notoriously spotty. We encourage guests to utilize wifi-enabled calling while at El Caracol.
Ubers in Pojoaque are few + far between. We recommend you have your own vehicle for getting around.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Pojoaque, NM
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The kids loved the pool and hot tub. The house is unique, beautiful, and in an ideal location for exploring the area. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. The beds were a little uncomfortable for our preferences, and one of the bedrooms didn't cool as well as the rest of the house, but overall we had a great stay and enjoyed our time there.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Our family of 8 adults and 5 kids found this location to be ideal for our vacation to the Santa Fe area. The house is lovely and very unique in design. The pool was clean and kept the kids happily occupied. We cooked most meals, finding everything we needed in the comfortable kitchen. We were there the end of May.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Incredibly unique comfortable home. Convenient to Santa Fe while quiet and close to nature. A great stay
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Very clean, hosts were great with communication and details for the house. It was great location for hikes, golf, and restaurants nearby. Beautiful backdrop. Hot tub was a hit. Would highly recommend staying.
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"The kids loved the pool and hot tub. The house is unique, beautiful, and in an ideal location for exploring the area. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. The beds were ..."
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