When we visit Santa Fe, we prefer to stay in Tesuque — the whole area just oozes charm. We discovered April’s gorgeous guesthouse back in 2019 and now often book our trips around the house’s available dates. The property is nestled in the Tesuque hills — quiet and private — with both a front and back porch. We spend most of our evenings around the back porch kiva drinking wine and luxuriating in the ambiance. Sometimes we cook (the kitchen is well stocked with all kinds of dishes/gadgets/utensils) — mostly we eat at a favorite haunt. We love all our outings, but we always look forward to returning “home” so we can kick back and relax. This was our third visit. Will we return for a fourth? What do YOU think?!

Porter Place is in fact a hidden gem! Not only was access to the property very straightforward, a couple of gates and a meandering dirt road through beautiful piñon to arrive at this darling house. Tremendous attention to detail is found in nearly every corner. The kitchen is outfitted with everything you need for a short or longer stay. The cozy living room is perfect for reading a book or two in front of the wood stove. The WiFi worked just fine and the smart TV was easy to connect with Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. The beds are quite comfortable, the linens soft and cozy and the bathrooms are both sunny and bright. The outdoor spaces are also just what you need. The back patio is covered with a nice table and wonderful kiva fireplace. And the front porch sunsets cannot be beat...perfect for that end-of-day beverage of choice. Plus you can hike right out the back door and find your way on to the National Forest. April and Pat have created an ideal vacation home for when you're looking for a little peace and quiet. The drive into SantaFe was only 10-12 minutes, with several grocery store options close by.

This is our 2nd time staying at this amazing property. We spent our anniversary here this time and were greeted with flowers and sparkling wine at check-in. April was very communicative and gave some good restaurant recommendations. The house is so comfortable and beautiful, it is a pleasure to just spend time in. We will be back!

Our stay was amazing; not only did we get to enjoy the arts of Santa Fe but the beauty of its surroundings. I love that we could hike right from our door into the mountains and the views were phenomenal!

Awesome property! Peaceful, quiet and rural but only a short drive and minutes from the plaza, skiing and other natural attractions. A car here is recommended unless you plan to stay only at the cabin, which you could beacause there is plenty of hiking right out the back door! The house is beautiful and perfrectly appointed and equiped with everything you would need. The hosts are super-friendly, quick responders if you have questions and available if you need anything but otherwise you have complete privacy. This is the best vacation rental we have stayed at and it really gave us a taste of local Santa Fe life!! Definitely we will be back!

My husband and I had a lovely stay at this beautiful, private property in Tesuque. The host was very gracious to leave a bottle of Champagne and fresh flowers in the home, for our anniversary. We appreciated how clean the home was and all the amenities available for maximum comfort. We went hiking on trails right there in the backyard (the snow didn't deter us), restaurants are close by and grocery stores, attractions, etc., is an easy drive away. The fireplace kept us warm, and it was hard to leave the house at times because it was so cozy. We hope this home will be available whenever we return to New Mexico, because it will be hard to stay anywhere else...the bar is set very high. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

The house was very clean and well stocked. The radiant floor heat was wonderful and the fireplace worked well. The location was only 15 minutes to the plaza. We’ll be back

Perfect house in amazing, private location.

We were very happy with our stay.l!! Everything you could need was provided for. The property itself was beautiful as well as the guest house. When we are back in the area we will stay here again.

Perfect house in amazing, private location.

This property exceeded expectations. Clean, beautiful, spacious, peaceful. The host is an amazing person. This property had everything needed for a peaceful, relaxing stay. The area is so beautiful. I cannot say enough about this listing. It truly made our trip. Thank you!!

This property exceeded expectations. Clean, beautiful, spacious, peaceful. The host is an amazing person. This property had everything needed for a peaceful, relaxing stay. The area is so beautiful. I cannot say enough about this listing. It truly made our trip. Thank you!!

Great hosts and house!

This is a very (very) nice, recently built house. Only positive things to say about the house and patio. Hiking from the backyard (as far as your legs can take you) is superb. This was our favorite morning activity: coffee, hike, and then relax. Drive time to downtime Santa Fe is less than 18 minutes. Great location.

This is a very (very) nice, recently built house. Only positive things to say about the house and patio. Hiking from the backyard (as far as your legs can take you) is superb. This was our favorite morning activity: coffee, hike, and then relax. Drive time to downtime Santa Fe is less than 18 minutes. Great location.

Great hosts and house!

We had a wonderful stay at the Porter Place. I have never stayed in a VRBO house that was as quiet and peaceful as this one. This place is minutes from the Tesuque Village Market and a short drive to the Santa Fe Plaza. It was extremely clean and well-stocked with kitchen appliances and basics. April is a wonderful host and has a great deal of knowledge about Santa Fe. Two thumbs up.

We had a wonderful stay at the Porter Place. I have never stayed in a VRBO house that was as quiet and peaceful as this one. This place is minutes from the Tesuque Village Market and a short drive to the Santa Fe Plaza. It was extremely clean and well-stocked with kitchen appliances and basics. April is a wonderful host and has a great deal of knowledge about Santa Fe. Two thumbs up.

We were so happy to have chosen this clean, quiet retreat away from the congestion of Santa Fe. The home was filled with quality furnishings and the fresh air and scenery from both the front and back porches were a beautiful sight.

We had a great stay. By coordinating when to open windows and close the blinds we were able to keep the place cool. The house is beautiful and the location is fantastic!

Second time staying here - just as great as the first time four years ago. Peaceful, clean, comfortable, close enough to Santa Fe to make it convenient but far enough away to experience a quiet outdoor environment. Beautiful surroundings and fantastic hosts.

We had a great stay. By coordinating when to open windows and close the blinds we were able to keep the place cool. The house is beautiful and the location is fantastic!

Second time staying here - just as great as the first time four years ago. Peaceful, clean, comfortable, close enough to Santa Fe to make it convenient but far enough away to experience a quiet outdoor environment. Beautiful surroundings and fantastic hosts.

This property exceeded our expectations. My husband and I stayed here for our second anniversary/delayed honeymoon. We would have been happy with a comfortable house to use as a home base as we explored the area, but this lovely house was a destination unto itself. We greatly enjoyed the porches for taking in the brisk spring air, and watching the sun set and rise. The property is close to the National Forest, and we felt secluded in the best way, as well as thrilled that we could hike directly into the forest, surrounded by the heady smell of the pinyon pines and junipers as we gazed at the distant mountains. The interior of the house is airy and tastefully decorated with local art and Southwestern-style accent rugs, and it was so clean and comfortable! We sat in the living room a lot, journaling, sketching, and generally hanging out. We also cooked several of our meals, and the stove was very efficient, though it was an adjustment learning to cook at high altitude. The owner, April, is very helpful and even went out of her way to make our stay more comfortable. My only regret is not getting to know her and her family better, and not meeting her horses and dogs. Maybe next time! Overall, if you are looking for a beautiful space for peace and quiet, while also being close to Santa Fe, and a short roadtrip away from Ojo Caliente, Bandelier National Monument, and the Ghost Ranch (and much more), I could not recommend this property more highly! We hope to return in the years to come.

This was our second stay and it was just as perfect as the first time. The house is peaceful, clean, and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The area behind the home is awesome for short or long walks/hikes. It's about a 15 minute drive to Santa Fe, which is convenient. The hosts are wonderful.

This property exceeded our expectations. My husband and I stayed here for our second anniversary/delayed honeymoon. We would have been happy with a comfortable house to use as a home base as we explored the area, but this lovely house was a destination unto itself. We greatly enjoyed the porches for taking in the brisk spring air, and watching the sun set and rise. The property is close to the National Forest, and we felt secluded in the best way, as well as thrilled that we could hike directly into the forest, surrounded by the heady smell of the pinyon pines and junipers as we gazed at the distant mountains. The interior of the house is airy and tastefully decorated with local art and Southwestern-style accent rugs, and it was so clean and comfortable! We sat in the living room a lot, journaling, sketching, and generally hanging out. We also cooked several of our meals, and the stove was very efficient, though it was an adjustment learning to cook at high altitude. The owner, April, is very helpful and even went out of her way to make our stay more comfortable. My only regret is not getting to know her and her family better, and not meeting her horses and dogs. Maybe next time! Overall, if you are looking for a beautiful space for peace and quiet, while also being close to Santa Fe, and a short roadtrip away from Ojo Caliente, Bandelier National Monument, and the Ghost Ranch (and much more), I could not recommend this property more highly! We hope to return in the years to come.

This was one of the best vacation spots of all time. Just beautiful all around. No words will be able to capture the scenic view. The hosts were beyond friendly, everything was just perfect. A must stay when in SantaFe !!

This was one of the best vacation spots of all time. Just beautiful all around. No words will be able to capture the scenic view. The hosts were beyond friendly, everything was just perfect. A must stay when in SantaFe !!

Lovely, secluded, well appointed house just a few minutes from all the action in Santa Fe. Very nicely decorated and with a modern kitchen. Property owner was very easy to communicate with. I would recommend to anyone!

Lovely, secluded, well appointed house just a few minutes from all the action in Santa Fe. Very nicely decorated and with a modern kitchen. Property owner was very easy to communicate with. I would recommend to anyone!

What a remarkable guest house! This is the second time my husband and I stayed here, and this trip was even better than our first. If you are looking for quiet and privacy, an extremely well-maintained and immaculate house with appliances far better than a typical rental, this is the place for you. Easy access to Santa Fe and even closer to Tesuque, with a local restaurant and excellent take-out or dine-in. April is a wonderful host, and she is highly responsive via phone/text to questions you might have or issues that might arise (she immediately and kindly solved a problem that we had actually created with an appliance). Santa Fe has so much to do and so many wonderful restaurants. This is the only house we consider when we want a vacation in the area.

What a remarkable guest house! This is the second time my husband and I stayed here, and this trip was even better than our first. If you are looking for quiet and privacy, an extremely well-maintained and immaculate house with appliances far better than a typical rental, this is the place for you. Easy access to Santa Fe and even closer to Tesuque, with a local restaurant and excellent take-out or dine-in. April is a wonderful host, and she is highly responsive via phone/text to questions you might have or issues that might arise (she immediately and kindly solved a problem that we had actually created with an appliance). Santa Fe has so much to do and so many wonderful restaurants. This is the only house we consider when we want a vacation in the area.