Peaceful Eastside Retreat Near Museum Hill & Plaza, Panoramic Mountain Views

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Deck provides multiple areas for socializing and viewing two mountain ranges

Savor your morning coffee while drenched in fragrance of wisteria & honeysuckle

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Santa Fe, NM

Loretto Chapel7 min drive
Canyon Road7 min drive
Santa Fe Plaza8 min drive
Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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Located in the foothills close to Museum Hill in a safe gated community yet only minutes to the plaza, this peaceful Eastside retreat is nestled privately in the Piñon Juniper Pygmy Forest.*

Enjoy two glorious outdoor spaces: A spacious deck surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountains provides a gracious space for evening, moonlit entertaining or a shaded mid-day barbeque. For your private times, a more intimate patio off the master bedroom opens up to a luscious garden with a waterfall and pond for morning sunrise and coffee. At night, view the stars and the moon rise over Sun Mountain from the hot tub situated in the beautiful gardens just steps away from the master bedroom.

Cloudstone Muse offers two relaxing options for outdoor dining for your take-out dining experience: a beautiful deck with a mesquite dining table offers sunset mountain views, or the colorful patio flower garden with the trickling sounds of a waterfall.

Inside, the soaring high ceilings of the large open living space house a massive Kiva and a well-equipped, gourmet kitchen. A free standing island is ideal for food preparation – or for just gathering around over lunch or coffee or homemade margarita’s. Offering privacy and physical distance, each bedroom is located at opposite ends of the living space.

Panoramic mountain views offer a peaceful, contemplative opportunity for those seeking a beautiful, quiet space that feels secluded yet is convenient to all the activities of a Santa Fe summer, downtown or in the wild. Modern details combined with traditional southwest architectural details provide a taste of southwest tranquility with a sun-drenched contemporary touch.

Surrounded by many hiking trails, Cloudstone Muse offers many options for those seeking to unwind from city life by exploring the beautiful high desert and natural areas that Santa Fe offers.

Property manager

Cynthia Carter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Discuss any special need for event before booking

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed on premises

Keep windows closed when not in home in case of rain. Keep outdoor cushions stored inside storage bin or indoors when not in use to keep them dry.

No fires are allowed outside, fires are only allowed in fireplace inside home and guest must be present when fire is burning.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: Discuss any special need for event before booking

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

Property Registration Number STRO-40059

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Fe

Located in Santa Fe, this holiday home is in the mountains. Meow Wolf and Spanish Market are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Santa Fe Railyard and Railyard Arts District. Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Santa Fe Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

Loretto Chapel - 7 min drive
Canyon Road - 7 min drive
Santa Fe Plaza - 8 min drive
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 10 min drive
Meow Wolf - 11 min drive

Getting around

Santa Fe Depot - 12 min drive
Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Posa's El Merendero - 9 min drive
Church's Chicken - 9 min drive
Harry's Roadhouse - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Eastside Retreat Near Museum Hill & Plaza, Panoramic Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Eastside Retreat Near Museum Hill & Plaza, Panoramic Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Eastside Retreat Near Museum Hill & Plaza, Panoramic Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Eastside Retreat Near Museum Hill & Plaza, Panoramic Mountain Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Fe National Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of Spanish Market and Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Quail Run Golf Course and St. John's College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

17 Apr 2024

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

Perfect for 2 Couples

What a wonderful stay! This property is beautiful, private, clean, and very comfortable. My wife and I and our daughter and her husband just finished a 10-day stay to explore Santa Fe and the surrounding area. This property is as-advertised and deserves it's "5/5 Exceptional" review rating. The two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, are on opposite sides of the house providing internal privacy for two couples. The open area between the bedrooms includes a kitchen with island, a dining area, and a living area. All are beautifully furnished with no clutter and provide great spaces for gathering. Our early April stay was a bit cold for us to experience the lovely patio/garden area, but we were able to enjoy several warm sunny mornings on the deck before heading out to explore Santa Fe. The kitchen appliances (including dishwasher), the washer and dryer, and the TV and WiFi all worked fine, which were essential to us for a longer stay. Communication with Cynthia was great. We particularly liked our face-to-face meeting upon arrival and Cynthia's recommendations for best places to eat, where to buy groceries, best hiking trails, and other attractions suited to our interests. It's really good to get recommendations from a knowledgeable local! Cynthia's place is a no-brainer for our next visit to Santa Fe.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

4 Feb 2024

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

Perfect Place

The perfect way to see Santa Fe, this quaint rustic cottage is set in the majestic foothills just outside Santa Fe. The town and major highways are within minutes, very convent. A wonderful place and setting to spend quality time with family or friend. Cynthia the owner is very talent in what she has accomplish from the convince of soaking in the spa to the dinners by the fire place, or just sitting on the balcony enjoy this unique mountain paradise we throughly enjoyed our time in Santa Fe and this cottage was to main reason. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

7 Oct 2023

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

Friends reunion

We are a group of 4 close friends that wanted to find a special place to spend the week. The house was everything and more that we could want to enjoy our vacation. The location was perfect…..in the foothills of Santa Fe with easy access to the plaza, shops and Canyon road The house has 3 outdoor areas to sit and dine, enjoy a drink at sunset or to sit outside and sip coffee on the patio near a trickling waterfall. We made use of the hot tub which was nestled amongst the juniper bushes just off the patio. The house was beautiful, comfortable and had everything we needed. Cynthia greeted us on arrival and gave us great suggestions for restaurants, local hikes and things to do in the area. This is a gem of a house!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anna B.

19 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful and comfy home

This is a beautiful home. All amenities and close to shopping and restaurants Location has wonderful views and is just as described in listing. Cynthia greeted us and spent time going over home, local restaurants and things to do. It is spotless and beautifully decorated. Peaceful retreat.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R., St. Louis, MO USA

12 July 2023

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

Authentic Santa Fe

The home is as it appears in the pictures. Very nice, excellent attention to interior design detail. If nice sunsets on the deck are your thing, this is your place. It is also conveniently located.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia Carter

I've lived in Santa Fe for over 23 years, and consider myself a true "local" now, and sometimes I even feel like a native!

I grew up in the Midwest and longed to live in the mountains, especially after taking a few ski trips in my early 20s. After having experienced the west, I decided to begin my search for the perfect place to live. On one of my exploratory western trips I visited Santa Fe and knew the moment I arrived that I was home.

I enjoy traveling and visiting places that are much different culturally than America. Some places I've visited include India, Mexico, Canada, France, Italy, Honduras and Indonesia. A perfect vacation to me is one involving physical activities and cultural immersion, spending time with locals and learning about their culinary and cultural traditions and way of life. I enjoy most outdoor activities: most frequently mountain biking, hiking and downhill skiing. I taught skiing for a couple of years up at Ski Santa Fe, and look forward to teaching again.

I take great pride in creating beauty indoors and outdoors, and love the peaceful satisfaction that comes from creating and living in these spaces. I also appreciate and greatly respect the flora and fauna that inhabit the land and believe in being a good steward and caregiver to the land.

Currently I live in Santa Fe in a guest house that is near the vacation rental, close enough so I may respond quickly if you have any needs, but far enough away that we both are able to enjoy our own space and privacy.

Why they chose this property

When I found this home and the fruit trees, the beautiful architectural features and gorgeous patio area and gardens, I simply fell in love. It feels like a retreat here, especially in the summertime. The home had everything that was important to me: beauty, views, convenient location to downtown and restaurants, and has a 5-minute easy access to route 25 which makes trips to Albuquerque painless.

I also enjoy the peaceful drive along Old Santa Fe Trail that leads to most areas in town that I frequent.

Sun and Moon mountains are nearby, and there is a nice hiking trail that leads up Sun Mountain, the trail head is only 1/2 mile away and is a great hike to take before starting the day. Once at the top, on one side you look down into the valley where St. Johns College is located, the other side has expansive views to Santa Fe and beyond to the Sandia mountains in Albuquerque.

What makes this property unique

The home is minutes from town and because of the location it is a lovely and easy drive on Old Santa Fe Trail along Pinon studded hills on the way to downtown, the plaza, restaurants, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.

Situated on acreage in the Santa Fe foothills, the home is surrounded by native flora and fauna, and has numerous fruit trees on the property. Occasionally you'll see a herd of deer wander through, hawks soaring above or humming birds visiting the flower garden. You feel like you are far out in the country, as the home is on a gated dirt road, yet you are less than 1/8 mile from the pavement of Old Santa Fe Trail and only 8 minutes from downtown and the plaza.

Numerous outdoor sitting areas, including a large curved deck accessed by an 8' sliding door from the living room wraps around the home and overlooks western mountain sunsets and views of the northern mountains. A smaller, more intimate patio provides shade and is immersed in honeysuckle and wisteria with a backdrop that includes a beautiful flower garden, Ponderosa pines and deciduous trees.

Unique architectural details in the home that add to your Santa Fe experience include: large, louvered La Puerta doors that invite in a beautiful flower garden just beyond; a heavy, mesquite front door greets you with a Mexican rod iron window insert and solid iron fixtures; soaring high ceilings in the great room and kitchen with vigas and split cedar ceilings; a lovely kiva fireplace accessed from two sides: the kitchen, and opposite the kitchen, in front of a romantic loveseat in the great room.

Living room has HD 4K 50" smart TV, with a bluetooth sound bar system that you can connect to using a device or computer. Television options include Directv offering all local stations, and most channels offered on a cable service including CNN, AMC and sports channels, Netflix, Hulu, and HBO accounts.