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So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra

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A living room with a wooden ceiling, a television, a fireplace, a sofa, and a dining table with chairs.
A rustic gate with a wooden texture and a metal handle, leading to a building with a chimney and a letter 'G' on a tree trunk.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden door leading to a patio.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a wooden door.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, ceiling fan, and bedside lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2835 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Place, Georgia O'Keefe Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Fe

This vacation home places you in Downtown Santa Fe, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Santa Fe Plaza and Loretto Chapel. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a furnished balcony.

What's nearby

  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Loretto Chapel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 12 min walk
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tomasita's Santa Fe New Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Cafe Downtown - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boxcar SF - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra

Note: Once reserved, Owner will directly email Guest full details for your stay. You will receive a text from 505.989.1088 to notify you to check your email.

Casita Ristra is a freestanding house artfully created to give one couple or single that perfect luxury downtown Santa Fe living experience. Read my reviews, please, as even my great photos don't quite show how exceptional - inviting and peaceful - the feeling in the casita truly is! You will love the sense of how much care has been put into making this your favorite place to retreat, while being minutes from everything!

Quiet and hidden behind a unique locked double gate, Casita Ristra is only three short blocks from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, two blocks from the Georgia O’Keeffe museum and one from the Santa Fe Convention Center. The Guadalupe Railyard District is also only a few blocks away and a pleasant walk to famous Canyon Road along the Alameda River Walk.

Sunny with high ceilings, hand-carved beams in every room, numerous skylights and historic-style divided-light windows. Colorful Southwest rugs and color scheme warm and brighten the spirit. Feel at home in every way!

You have a private coyote-fenced flagstone patio in the front courtyard perfect for coffee or charcoal-grill barbecue at the umbrella table seating 4 (for your old or new friends!) and a covered pergola patio off the master so you can relax in the Summer shade or watch the snowfall in Winter.

King bed, large airy bedroom, fine linens, soft pillows, ironed pillowcase, a top-quality mattress, 32" Smart HD flatscreen TV and Preferred Cable. The living room also has an extra-large Smart HD flatscreen TV and Preferred Cable and a real wood burning traditional kiva fireplace (with complimentary first-fire fragrant pinon firewood set-up).

The kitchen is fully and thoughtfully equipped with added conveniences, a gas stove, double-door stainless refrigerator (filtered water and ice), microwave, and handsome tableware.

The bathroom has oodles of cabinet storage and a terrific custom-tiled shower (with grab bar) and washer/dryer for your use.

Other amenities include "real" refrigerated central air-conditioning and forced air heating system, free super-high-speed wireless internet, great closet space with lots of hangers, full-length mirror, luggage racks and extra blankets, overhead fans, extra table fan, humidifier, yoga mat.

We clean the casita ourselves, so it is CLEAN (read: pristine) and everything works!

Ask about combining this casita with others nearby for your friends or relatives. Or for my assistance in your real estate interests - I am a New Mexico licensed Santa Fe Realtor, devoted to my clients!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a furnished balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free firewood
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 835 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Be sure to read Vacation Rental Agreement and message questions as needed about owner policies before booking. Thank you!
10 nights or more require Midway Cleaning @ $160 + taxes charged through VRBO. Read pet policy - $60 per pet, 2nd pet charge will be added
Read Vacation Rental Agreement for more particulars on the casita. Owner happily responds promptly to questions.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Let's talk! One-time fee is $60/per pet, 2 dog max

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 155454

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Southwest 3 Blocks Plaza 2 O'keeffe Casita Ristra

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown Santa Fe within a short 7-minute walk of Santa Fe Plaza and also 10 minutes on foot from Loretto Chapel. You'll also find Georgia O'Keefe Museum and New Mexico Museum of Art less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), which is 11.3 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County), which is around 22.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra?

Yes, every house at So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra comes with a furnished balcony/patio.

So Close! Perfect Southwest Casita 3 Blocks Plaza, 2 to O'Keeffe - Casita Ristra Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The casita is in a great location. Well appointed and very comfortable for 2. Victoria, our host, is communicative and accessible. Will definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The casita was outstanding—perfectly located, beautifully laid out, and truly comfortable.Victoria has created a warm and welcoming space that feels just right whether you’re staying for a night, a week, or longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casita Ristra is perfectly located for a walking adventure in SF. Great restaurants, shops and museums are just a stroll away. The Casita itself is very private and quiet. Every possible amenity is provided. Parking off street, washer/dryer, dishwasher and Host is just a phone call away. We had no problems with critters including ants. Casita Ristra is our favorite VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a wonderful property.Excellent communication with Host.Would stay here again on future trips to Santa Fe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly as nice as the pictures. All of the glowing reviews of host and property are well deserved. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beverly a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked casita. Great location. Will be staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space within walking distane of both the Plaza and the Railyard. Although we were there during Fiesta, we felt like we had our own quiet space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well-equipped space in a location walkable to both the Plaza and Railyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Fully furnished and stocked with supplies to make a weeks stay comfortable. Great nonintrusive communication with owner Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Great Location

Our 2nd stay here. Easy walk to the Plaza and many restaurants. Nice accommodations for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time renting this location. It is close to everything. It is clean, well equipped and the Casitas is very comfortable and relaxing. I highly recommend it. Our host is helpful, friendly and gave great recommendations.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our May 2026 stay at Casita Ristra was wonderful. The property was better than the photos conveyed and perfectly met our specific needs for a 4-night stay. Host Victoria provided excellent, prompt communication and truly cared about our experience. We enjoyed easy spur-of-the-moment walks to the plaza area for lunches/ historic sites/ galleries/ shopping, cooking dinner in the well-appointed kitchen (knives were even sharp!), relaxing in the fenced, private outdoor spaces at different times of day, and listening to the birds in the quiet neighborhood. The safe, flat layout with ground-level access was easy for our senior blind dog to navigate both inside and out.In addition to paved routes, there are two major hiking and biking trail systems each just 10 minutes away that we enjoyed miles on each morning. On site parking (and generally throughout the area) is best suited for smaller cars or SUVs and we were glad we chose not to bring our full size truck on this trip. Although the house is technically walkable to the Railyard, I would recommend expecting to just drive to that area.Plant-based visitors: be sure to check out Fiesta Oaxaca just a few blocks away. They offer multiple dishes with vegan protein and their Mole de Oaxaca was amazing! Thank you again Victoria for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bette L.

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

Fun stay

Comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did not do the winery tour but I gave it 5* because I didn't want to hurt the rating. This was the nicest vrbo we have ever had and will stay there again if we return. Victoria excells in every aspect as a host. Having a laundry and fireplace was definitely a plus. It was so centrally located to everything we wanted to see and perfect for walkers.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Great casita and location

This is a great place to stay to visit Santa Fe, walking distance to many sites and restaurants, kitchen was well stocked, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Great

Great shower! Nicely appointed kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 6 perfect days in this casita. It was absolutely perfect. The place was spotless and had everything we needed for our stay. Victoria was helpful from the time we reserved this property until we checked out. She gave us recommendations for restaurants and sites to visit during our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this casita and would absolutely return. The location couldn’t have been better—an easy walk to both the Plaza and the Railyard district, which made exploring incredibly convenient. The courtyard was beautiful, private, and a perfect spot to relax in the sun, especially with our dogs.The casita itself was the perfect size for two people and was exceptionally clean. We had a mix of weather during our stay, and the HVAC system kept us comfortable the entire time. The bed was also very comfortable, which made it easy to settle in and feel at home.The host was incredibly thoughtful and went above and beyond to help us after our stay, which we truly appreciated. They were also very attentive without being intrusive.The only minor downside was the presence of sugar ants. The host does note this in the property description and house rules, and we followed all guidelines carefully, but we still encountered them in noticeable numbers. It didn’t ruin our stay, but it’s something future guests may want to keep in mind.Overall, this is a fantastic place in a great location with a thoughtful and considerate host—we’d happily stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

joan c.

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

Great location

Beautiful condo close to plaza. Owner was very responsive to our questions and gave great instructions on using the space.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Christmas present

Lots of nice touches, great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delaney D.

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

Weekend Getaway

This casita was lovely, in a great location, and our host was attentive and communicative. We had a beautiful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alix J.

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

Great casita

Beautifully furnished, spacious and convenient and private
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Great stay

Lovely property and a great location. Walk to the Plaza, shopping, restaurants, O’Keeffe Museum, Loretto Chapel and much more. Don’t hesitate to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Ideal for Santa Fe tourism

This spacious, attractive, well-equipped, spotless, quiet casita is a short stroll to all the main tourist attractions downtown as well as having easy access by car to the best hiking areas and the opera. The host has provided good guidance to area restaurants and is very responsive to guests’ needs (although there won’t be many she hasn’t anticipated).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025