Arrival

From Ave Vista Grande, turn right at Ave de Compadres (immediately after the Eldorado self storage), then right on Fonda RD, then right on Fonda WAY.

The parking area and entrance can be found off of Fonda Way. Look for the sign with the '6'.

Parking

Please park only in the designated parking spaces shown in the images below. The garage is not available for parking.

Door

The lockbox is located past the wooden gate, through the front courtyard, to the right of the front door. Please return the key to the lockbox after you have opened the doors as there will be a set for you to use during your stay.

Extra Services

A range of options including, wine, breakfast, baby equipment, mid-stay cleaning, etc. is available here .

Rules

House Rules

• Quiet time in the neighborhood between 10PM and 6AM.
• Lost key fee is $50.
• Please park only in the designated parking area.
• No smoking indoors.
• Pets are not allowed.
• If you are staying on Tuesday/Wednesday, please set out the trash bins on the street for pick-up and return Wednesday evening.
• Check-in is after 3pm.
• Check-out is by 11am. For check out, there are just a couple of things we ask​​:
  • Please return any furnishings you may have moved to their original place.
  • Gather any trash.
  • Close all doors and windows.
  • Put the key/s back where you found them, lock up with the lockbox key, and send us a message when you have left.

By booking this listing, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions in addition to the house rules:

• Damages: After your departure, we will conduct an inspection of the property and any damage or excessive cleaning will be charged to your card on file. If you elected to purchase travel insurance we will file a claim with the insuring company.
• Please, no illegal activity.
• Smoking indoors is not allowed. If renting a multi-house property and other guests are located adjacent or near your rental, please do not smoke within 20 feet of other renters or houses. You will be charged a $500 cleaning fee if you smoke in the house.
• It is required that guests keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Please do not re-arrange furniture. In the unfortunate event that something is damaged, missing, or not working properly, please inform us immediately.
• Pets are not allowed at any of our listings. If evidence of a pet is found at the property you will be charged a $300 cleaning fee.
• Parking: Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. No trailers or recreational vehicles (RVs) are permitted. Please refer to the house manual for property-specific parking arrangements.
• While linens and bath towels are included in the home, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We will provide two rolls of paper towels, three rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, two sets of individual shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per bathroom, and basic kitchen items (salt, pepper, oil, etc). It is the responsibility of the guest to purchase any additional items they may need.
• An electric BBQ grill is provided at this home. Please do not use gasoline or other inappropriate chemicals to start a fire or burn any foreign materials.
• Access: Guests shall allow us and third party contractors access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. We shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner except in the case of an emergency.
• We, property owners, and broker are not responsible for lessee’s personal property. If personal belongings are found by our cleaning staff after you depart, we can make arrangement to ship the belongings to you at your cost.
• Please contact us prior to your check-in/check-out day if you need to adjust your time. Generally we are not able to give early check-ins/ late check-outs due to guests leaving and arriving the same day and we need time in between to clean and prepare, but we will do our best to accommodate. If you check-out late without approval, we may charge a late check-out fee of $40/hr.

House Manual

Wifi

The internet and wifi details are below:
Name: Casa Escondido
Password: GrandeVistas

Television

The TV in the living room is a smart TV that can be used to stream channels and live TV. Turn on the TV with the power button on the TCL remote. From there press the ’home’ button. You can then use your Netflix or Amazon Prime account to stream movies by choosing either as your source and logging in, or stream live TV by selecting ’Roku Channel’ as your source.

Trash/Recycling

The gray bin is for trash. The green recycling bin is next to the trash. The recycling bins take all recyclables except glass. Glass can go in the trash bin.
Trash is picked up at the end of the driveway on Wednesdays, recycling is picked up at the end of the driveway every other Wednesday. Please set out both bins on the road by the mailbox on Tuesday evening and return them on Wednesday evening.

Safety

• First aid- The first aid kit is located in the laundry room.
• Flashlight- Flashlights are available in the laundry room.
• Fuse Box- The fuse box is located in the garage.
• Utility Closet- The water shut off is in the utility closet in the garage.







Fire

There are smoke/CO detectors in all bedrooms and common areas. A fire extinguisher can be found on the wall in the laundry room and on the back deck.

Climate Control

The house is equipped with in-floor radiant heat as well as Mini Split A/C's. The radiant heat thermostats are located on the wall in the living room, the wall of the master bedroom, and the wall of the hallway. The remote controls for the A/C's are mounted on the wall. Just use the remote to turn on the mini split, set the mode to 'Cool' and set your desired temperature.
Since Santa Fe is a high desert climate many of our guests (along with us!) opt to leave the windows open-- especially at night when the temperature drops deliciously. Whichever option you choose: please do not run the A.C./Heat with the windows open.

Other Notes

• The outdoor electric grill can be used all year. Please do not burn wood or other foreign materials, and never leave it unattended.
• The outdoor fire pit can be used all year. Please be sure to turn the gas tank off after you are done for the evening, do not burn wood or other foreign materials, and never leave it unattended.

Fireplace

The living room fireplace will be turned off from May15-Oct 15. If you decide to build a fire outside of that time, please use the metal bucket outside of the house for the ash when you are done. (it is outside the back door near the deck). Don’t forget to open the flue! (Reach in and up into the fireplace, grab the metal lever, pull towards you for open, push back for closed)

To build a fire in the fireplace please follow these steps:

1. Make sure the chimney flue draft is opened, so you can get some airflow up the chimney (and not out into the room).
2. Gather your tinder/kindling materials and make a loose pile in the very back of the fireplace.
3. Stack your wood around the kindling in a teepee shape. Don’t put too much in because you want air flowing under and around the sticks, so they’ll ignite and stay lit.
4. Light the kindling, and (if needed) blow on the fire gently. Then slightly open a window, or otherwise to ensure you have fresh air coming into the room to replace what the fire is using up.
5. Tend it by adding more wood as the existing sticks collapse.
6. Never leave an open fire unattended.

The Neighborhood

El Dorado

• Food - Upper Crust Pizza El Dorado, Thai on Canyon at El Dorado, The Brunch Box Blue, Arable, Cafe Fina, Eldorado Coffee Corral
• Drinks - Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse
• Play - There is a playground with basketball courts just down the road, opposite the El Dorado Self Storage you passed when you drove in.

Santa Fe

• Canyon Road - There are many galleries and restaurants there including, The Teahouse, El Farol, Geronimo (reservations recommended), and The Compound (reservations recommended).
• The Santa Fe Plaza - Around the Plaza you will find the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi, Palace of the Governors, and the Loretto Chapel, as well as many restaurants; The Shed, The Palace Restaurant, La Boca, and the Bull Ring are all right there, just to name a few.
• The Railyard District - A large arts district with galleries, performance spaces, a cinema, restaurants & antique shops. Visit the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, the Boxcar to catch the game, and Second Street brewery for live music and a pint. The Violet Crown Cinema has a large lineup of local New Mexican craft beers as well as a full dinner menu.
• Museum Hill - Located off of Old Santa Fe Trail and is home to the Botanical Gardens, the Museum of Indian Arts, the International Folk Art Museum, the Wheelwright Museum, and the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art.
• The Santa Fe Ski Basin - About 45 minutes away. You can rent equipment at Alpine Sports in town or wait until you get to the mountain.
• Meow Wolf - An immersive and interactive experience that transports audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. This includes art installations, video and music production, and extended reality content. House of Eternal Return, was launched in March 2016 with support from Game of Thrones creator, George R.R. Martin. Inside, guests discover a multidimensional mystery house with secret passages, portals to magical worlds, and an expansive narrative amidst surreal, maximalist, and mesmerizing art exhibits.

Things to Do

Late Night Fun

• Agave Lounge - Sleek, softly lit venue at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa.
• Del Charro - Rustic, Western-themed watering hole serving margaritas & cocktails.
• Cowgirl - Down-home American comfort eats & live music draw crowds at this cowgirl-themed spot.
• Secreto Lounge - Opulent cocktail lounge with patio & loggia seating serving wine & Southwestern small plates.
• Evangelo’s - Kick up your heels with their occasional live music.

Spas

• Ten Thousand Waves - A world class Japanese style spa, less than twenty minutes from your residence! Enjoy the public baths or rent a private tub. Massages and various other treatments are available. Their restaurant, Izanami, is fabulous and serves izakaya small plates for sharing.
• Ojo Caliente - About an hour or so north and boasts one of the oldest hot spring spas in the country. Historic, peaceful, and beautiful, this full-service spa is a must-see for folks interested in a day of pampering.
• Ojo Santa Fe - Nestled near Santa Fe, amidst lush scenery, thermal soaking pools flow with pure spring water from their natural aquifer.

Horseback Riding

• Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu - Offers trail rides through some of Northern New Mexico’s most scenic panoramas. The guides are well versed in the history of the property, from the early outlaws who settled there, to Georgia O’Keeffe’s legacy, not to mention prehistoric history that came before, and movie trivia that followed after (many movies have been filmed at Ghost Ranch). No experience necessary! The ranch is about an hour and fifteen minutes North.
• For some out of town fun, Taos is a beautiful hour and a half drive North West, and Albuquerque is about 55 minutes South. Both offer tastes of New Mexico not found anywhere else!

Getting Around

• The Santa Fe Pickup Shuttle - Free shuttle service that starts and ends in front of the former New Mexico Film Museum (the Jean Cocteau Cinema) on Montezuma Avenue and runs counter-clockwise with various stops around downtown.
• Bus Service - Santa Fe has public transportation called Santa Fe Trails Bus Service.
• Ride-Sharing Service - Uber & Lyft rides can easily be arranged in Santa Fe using their apps.
• Downtown Parking - Metered parking spots in downtown Santa Fe cost $2.00 an hour and are in operation from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding major holidays.
• Bikeways and Trails - Bicycle paths and trails for all levels of riders are located in and around the city.