Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos
About this bed and breakfast
Situated in New Mexico, this lovely bed and breakfast for $105 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Located in the historic village of Chimayo, New Mexico this property is ideally located to tour all the sites of Northern New Mexico and return to the peace, beauty and comfort at Paradise Pond. Paradise means water - a large half acre pond sits in front of the casita. Acequias (traditional irrigation ditches) flow down the East and West sides of the property by water rights agreements going back to the 1690's. The Pond overflow creates a charming stream that snakes back and feeds a wetlands area before pouring into the Santa Cruz River - all on my 8 acre lot. All this water creates large cottonwood forests and lovely garden areas. Miles of hiking are also minutes away on BLM land where you can hike, bike or horseback ride through the red rock barrancas for miles. All the attractions of Northern New Mexico are within day trip distance - Santa Fe, Taos, Abiquiu, Ojos Caliente, Indian reservations, Nambe, too many to mention them all. The casita is a one bedroom with a king bed, a living room/kitchen combination room with a kiva fireplace and large glass patio doors with the pastoral view of the pond and fields, One bathroom with a tub/shower and a private patio. It is connected to the main house through a sunroom. I will help you plan your trips or give you total privacy. Private entrance, lots of parking. The living room includes a full size futon bed. Sleeps two to three. Chimayo is the home of the Sanctuario most well known for it's Easter pilgrimage still practiced by many locals. Pilgrims walk day and night to come to Chimayo for the Easter holiday. The Sanctuario is open for visitors and is still an active congregation. The traditions of Chimayo are still practiced today including the room of blessed healing dirt. You will also find the best vendors of Chimayo authentic chili there and sample it's green and red goodness. Historians credit Chimayo with having the most intact (still lived in) Spanish Colonial Plaza in New Mexico. Many if not most of the residents of Chimayo are descendants of the Spanish settlers from the 1600's. A museum is open in the summers next to Ortega's Weaving Shop will explain. Many art galleries and weavers are in Chimayo and the region. There is a wonderful local restaurant with beautiful hillside tables called 'El Rancho de Chimayo' that has great classic northern New Mexico meals. Paradise Pond is perfect for artists, writers, photographers and others who want a peaceful and inspiring natural place to work. For the adventurous it's also centrally located for day trips: 35 minutes to Santa Fe, 60 minutes to the Santa Fe Ski Basin, 1:15 minutes to Taos, 45 minutes to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, 45 minutes to Abiquiu (and Ghost Ranch) or Bandelier National Park. There are hidden treasures throughout the region and I has a lot of knowledge of some off the beaten path spots to visit. I can help you plan your trips if you need local advice. Many events are also worthwhile such as the Native American Ceremonial Dances, Santa Fe's numerous Markets, the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Walk and many more. So stay and relax or go exploring or both. Either way you will enjoy your stay in beautiful Northern New Mexico. There is a television with Netflix. I have upgraded my internet to Starlink. It is wonderful compared to my previous DSL internet.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of New Mexico
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(118 Reviews)
5.0
Excellent place with very attentive hosts. Close to Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos and hiking everywhere. Great place to stay.
4.0
I gave this a 4 rating only because we were sitting under the heat dome, and simply trusting in adobe to keep us cool was not enough. IT was great fun visiting with Tom and his neighbors, watching the beavers build the damn, listening to frogs, we even saw a blue heron - huming birds and tons of other birds - Beautiful spot. Ant ehe heat some is not the host's fault. I was just too hot by the end of our time there which is just what it is these days. For my own sake, in future I will make sure wherever I go there is air conditioning. The hot weather was unexpected and unprecedented,
5.0
The casita was bigger than expected & more secluded than expected. The one bedroom was king sized & roomy, more than just a bed. The bathroom was huge. The living room was set up so you could relax and look out over the pond. It was great seeing the beaver swim around at dusk, the frogs croaking & lots of birds- several hummingbirds flitted around. Nicely secluded so you didn't have traffic noise. No need for AC, the casita stayed nice & comfortable.
Tom provided a helpful list of restaurants & the breezeway is filled with maps & information for lots of activities & places to see. We had a wonderful time.
5.0
retreat for honoring my husband who passed away. much needed peaceful spiritual retreat . casita provided RRR and mediation under GOD much needed. Very peaceful casita to relax and enjoy birds of all kinds (got bird watching book.. loved them so much)! Look forward to coming back !!
5.0
This was my second stay at Paradise Pond, and was even more enjoyable than the first. It's in a quiet setting with plenty of woodland to explore and lots of bird and wildlife activity on the pond, but just a quick hop to Santa Fe, and with easy access to Taos and Abiquiu/Ghost Ranch. The casita is spacious, well-equipped, and spotlessly clean. Tom is the perfect host, very friendly and always happy to make travel suggestions. There's also a nice library of maps, brochures, and books on the area that he shares with the guests. The best!
5.0
This is a peaceful, lovely place to stay. Tom was so helpful as we figured out where to go and what to see. Wonderful library of local sites. Great location. Highly recommend!
3.0
We would like to return to this spot when the weather is a bit warmer and all the vegetation around the pond is greener. We were there in March.
We enjoyed the wildlife and the privacy.
5.0
The house, the pond, the garden with all the birds, are just terrific. Close to many beautiful places in NM
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location, lots to see and do in the area or just stay and enjoy the setting, watching the ducks and geese on the pond. Tom was very helpful in recommending restaurants and places to go. Definitely would stay here again when in the area
5.0
We were pleased with the property would prefer TV in bedroom , but was perfect to see sights in Santa Fe , Taos , and don't miss out on Bandelier
5.0
Ducks, beavers, the wandering house cat, and a stellar host!
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Tom’s casita during the balloon festival, and enjoyed every day even when rain changed our plans. The casita was charming and the location with the pond, wildlife, and beautiful sunsets was memorable. Tom was a great host and provided many amenities making our time there very comfortable. We look forward to visiting again in the future. Thanks, Tom!
5.0
Tom is a great host and the property and the pond is very beautiful. We recommend it unreservedly.
5.0
We will be back!!
5.0
We enjoyed watching the kingfishers, ducks, warblers and beavers! in the pond. The location outside Santa Fe was great. Thanks Tom!
5.0
Fantastic peaceful spot
We truly loved staying at the casita at Paradise Pond. The space was perfect with everything we needed. Having the pond right outside the door with active beaver, muskrat, and hummingbirds throughout our stay was amazing. It was so peaceful! Tom was a friendly and knowledgeable host. I would definitely recommend staying here!
5.0
Gateway for me.
Great place. Tom was great and very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. This was very helpful for me since I had never been in the area before. I would definitely stay again.
4.0
Tom is very knowledgeable about his wild acreage, wildlife (the name goose was sitting on her nest, with poppa goose standing guard, turtles sunning on a log, even a beaver swimming on the surface of the pond) and Chimayo in general. While most everything contributed to a relaxing week, the pond makes this rental like none other. The sun drenched brick patio has comfy seating, from which to watch an unending natural world unfold. From sun up to sun down, it's hard to look elsewhere. The only downside, it was hard to leave the serene environment...even for easy day trips to Taos, Sante Fe and of course the church at Chimayo (a 5 minute drive). Quiet, scenic, unpretentious.
5.0
Husband And Wife Getaway
It was a beautiful place to stay at. Sitting outside watching the wildlife on the pond in the mornings while drinking coffee was the absolute best. Tom the owner was a big help with letting us know the history of the area and pointing us into the right directions of what we was planning to do while we stayed. I would highly recommend staying here.
4.0
Cannot beat the view!
Tom is very knowledgeable about his wild acreage, wildlife (the name goose was sitting on her nest, with poppa goose standing guard, turtles sunning on a log, even a beaver swimming on the surface of the pond) and Chimayo in general. While most everything contributed to a relaxing week, the pond makes this rental like none other. The sun drenched brick patio has comfy seating, from which to watch an unending natural world unfold. From sun up to sun down, it's hard to look elsewhere. The only downside, it was hard to leave the serene environment...even for easy day trips to Taos, Sante Fe and of course the church at Chimayo (a 5 minute drive). Quiet, scenic, unpretentious.
5.0
Thank you , Tom, for being a great host at this wonderful casita by the pond. We loved to contemplate nature walking your property and gazing at the pond. We explored Chimayo area and it was an easy drive to Santa Fe to visit museums and shop! Bed was comfy and we loved the fireplace!
5.0
We highly recommend staying at Paradise Pond! The Casita is equipped with all the amenities you could possibly need and is so charming, a true taste of New Mexico. The view of the pond every morning is priceless! The location is perfect for anyone interested in exploring nature in the nearby areas.
5.0
A great anniversary get away for two!
Thank you , Tom, for being a great host at this wonderful casita by the pond. We loved to contemplate nature walking your property and gazing at the pond. We explored Chimayo area and it was an easy drive to Santa Fe to visit museums and shop! Bed was comfy and we loved the fireplace!
5.0
Romantic Getaway
We highly recommend staying at Paradise Pond! The Casita is equipped with all the amenities you could possibly need and is so charming, a true taste of New Mexico. The view of the pond every morning is priceless! The location is perfect for anyone interested in exploring nature in the nearby areas.
5.0
Beautiful. Quiet. Relaxing.
My husband and I had a wonderful 40th Anniversary getaway at Tom's Casita on Paradise Pond. We loved sitting by the pond and watching wildlife and enjoying the fall color of the surrounding trees. The surrounding property was so pretty and private. The Casita was comfortable and the bed was nice. Tom was so friendly and a great host. Be sure and try the award winning restaurant nearby, Rancho de Chimayo, but we recommend making a reservation. The Sancturio de Chimayo and gift shop is definitely worth a visit too. We'd love to stay here again if we come back.
5.0
Casita on Paradise Pond is in a beautiful setting and in a great location if you want to visit both Santa Fe and Taos areas. We can't say enough about the host, Tom, as he went out of his way to attend to any daily needs and when we had major car problems, he took time to help us obtain a rental and allowed us to add to our stay.
It is in a very peaceful and beautiful area of NM. The accommodations met our needs but when WiFi created an issue, he allowed us to login on another network. AT&T cell service was poor but he informed me of WiFI calling on the phone and that solved the problem.
If we were to return to this part of NM, I would stay again.
5.0
Amazing place to relax
Casita on Paradise Pond is in a beautiful setting and in a great location if you want to visit both Santa Fe and Taos areas. We can't say enough about the host, Tom, as he went out of his way to attend to any daily needs and when we had major car problems, he took time to help us obtain a rental and allowed us to add to our stay.
It is in a very peaceful and beautiful area of NM. The accommodations met our needs but when WiFi created an issue, he allowed us to login on another network. AT&T cell service was poor but he informed me of WiFI calling on the phone and that solved the problem.
If we were to return to this part of NM, I would stay again.
4.0
We adored the size of the casita and its decor. The pond made for great entertainment watching the beavers, ducks, toads, and hummingbirds. Very clean (but a few ants around) and everything we needed for a quiet stay. Host was very available if we needed anything. Great location for getting to several northern New Mexico destinations.
3.0
Host was very friendly, but we were hoping for a bit more privacy during our stay... Location was what was expected, property was nice, casita was cute but a bit stuffy... internet was very slow. Overall--basic accommodations on a very pretty property.
4.0
Beaver lovers
We adored the size of the casita and its decor. The pond made for great entertainment watching the beavers, ducks, toads, and hummingbirds. Very clean (but a few ants around) and everything we needed for a quiet stay. Host was very available if we needed anything. Great location for getting to several northern New Mexico destinations.
3.0
Basic accommodations
Host was very friendly, but we were hoping for a bit more privacy during our stay... Location was what was expected, property was nice, casita was cute but a bit stuffy... internet was very slow. Overall--basic accommodations on a very pretty property.
5.0
Beautiful surroundings, comfortable bed, and cozy fireplace
5.0
Lovely getaway
Beautiful surroundings, comfortable bed, and cozy fireplace
4.0
Our Chimayo Visit
Great location (pond and wildlife) and within reasonable driving distances to other cities/attractions. Good experience and access to locals.
5.0
Wonderful Casita at Paradise Pond, Chimayo
The Casita is a wonderful, charming place to stay. Also it sits an Paradise Pond, where we watched Malard ducklings and Canadian Gosling swim in the pond and visit our patio. Beaver, turtles and frogs seam and floated. A perfect place to relate and great location from which to explore New Mexico. Made even better by the helpful, charming and friendly owners! We had a truly wonderful time and definitely will return.
Les & Marnie
5.0
Perfect for our small family
Great place to enjoy nature with our five year old. The pond always had something going on and the hiking trails behind the property were awesome. Quiet spot, but less than an hour drive to all sorts of northern New Mexico adventures! We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Lovely peaceful place
We enjoyed our stay. The casita is nicely decorated and the pond is beautiful - especially if you like birdwatching. The radiant heating in the floor kept the place evenly heated and comfortable during the cold weather. There are a lot of great places to explore nearby.
5.0
beautiful property, beautiful location; great place to un-plug.
This property is centrally located between Santa Fe and Taos. We made it our "base" for our week stay. You could sit on the small patio and "chill" like on a cruise, watching the ducks and ever changing sky over your "private" pond or drive to the many near by destinations.
5.0
Absolutely wonderful in every way.
Jan and Tom are fantastic hosts, and their casita and property couldn't be more beautiful, comfortable, idyllic, peaceful. The pond is truly magical, and the accommodations very comfortable. This is a very special place.
5.0
Beautiful, Peaceful Retreat
This sweet little place is a perfect get-away for a relaxing few days, weeks or months. Just magical. Where else can you sit on the porch and watch the beavers mingle with the ducks all day? Go searching to say hello to your host, and you'll likely find her gathering mushrooms on the property or painting a image of the golden cottonwoods that stand tall by the creek. Would be a great place to write you next novel!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in New Mexico?
The average price for a rental in New Mexico is $160 per night. This rental is $55 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Unique Chimayo Village Adobe Casita on a wildlife pond between Santa Fe and Taos?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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