Casa Don Diego- King Bed | Courtyard | Office | 3Br
House Rules
House Rules
Quiet time in the neighborhood between 10PM and 6AM.
Lost key/lockout fee is $50
Please park only in the designated parking area
No smoking indoors
Check-in is after 3pm
Check-out is by 11am. For check out, there are just a few 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 allowed on a case by case basis. You MUST reach out to us about your pet prior to making your booking. Pets are subject to excess cleaning and damage fees if needed. If evidence of an unapproved 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.
A BBQ grill is provided at this home, however we do not supply starter fluid or charcoal. Please do not use gasoline or other inappropriate chemicals to start a fire.
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.
Arrival
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The parking area and entrance can be found on the back of Don Diego, off of Camino De Los Marquez. Look for the light blue sign with the arrow.
Parking- Please park only in the designated parking spaces show in the parking map below. There are 2 spaces reserved for you.
The lockbox located is to the left of the gate. The key opens both the gate and the front door. Please return the key to the lockbox after you have opened the door as there will be a set for you to use during your stay
Wifi
Name: Roisindove89
Password: mnbvcxz098!
The internet modem/router is upstairs in the Master Bedroom near the windows.
Television
The TV is equipped with a Roku device. You can use this to watch Netflix or Amazon Prime for movies and TV shows. Simply turn on the TV, then turn on the Roku by pressing any button on the Roku remote. To watch live TV, select the Roku Channel.
Trash and Recycling
There is a large green trash bin located outside the house by the parking area. A large blue recycling bin is next to the trash.
The recycling bin takes all recyclables except glass. Glass can go in the green trash bin.
Both trash and recycling are picked up on Tuesday mornings.
Fire Safety
There are smoke/CO detectors in all bedrooms and common areas. A fire extinguisher can be found to the right of the fridge and the laundry closet.
Breaker/ Fuse Box
The fuse box is located outside the house (to the right if you are looking at the front of the house) on the wall by the blue gate.
Climate Control- Heat and A/C
The house is equipped with central air and heat: the thermostat is to the left of the front door in the living room.
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.
Fireplace
The indoor 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. 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:
Step 1: Make sure the chimney flue draft is opened, so you can get some airflow up the chimney (and not out into the room).
Step 2: Gather your tinder/kindling materials and make a loose pile in the very back of the fireplace.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 5: Tend it by adding more wood as the existing sticks collapse.
Step 6: Never leave an open fire unattended
BBQ Grill
The outdoor charcoal grill can be used all year. Please do not burn wood or other foreign materials, and never leave it unattended.
Landscaping
The landscaper comes every other Monday to clean up the driveway, parking area, and courtyards.
Extra Services
A range of options including wine, breakfast, baby equipment, etc. is available here . Find what you like and just let us know. We will make sure it is prepared for your arrival.
The Neighborhood
The Railyard District (.5 mi) is 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.
The Santa Fe Plaza is also nearby. At about 1.2 mi away, you may choose to walk or drive. Around the Plaza you will find the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Asissi, Palace of the Governors, and the Loretto Chapel, as well as many restaurants; The Shed \(reservations recommended\), The Palace Restaurant, La Boca, and the Bull Ring are all right there, just to name a few.
Canyon Road is a short walk or drive as well (1.5 mi). There are many galleries and restaurants there including, The Teahouse, El Farol, Geronimo (reservations recommended), and The Compound (reservations recommended).
Museum Hill is 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 is about thirty minutes away. You can rent equipment at Alpine Sports in town or wait until you get to the mountain.
There are trails for every kind of hiker here; Some a mere ten minutes up the hill from your casita (Atalaya Trail), and others further out of town.
Meow Wolf is 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 is 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 is 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.
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.
The Santa Fe Ski Basin is about thirty minutes away. You can rent equipment at Alpine Sports in town or wait until you get to the mountain.
For some out of town fun, Taos is a beautiful hour and a half drive North West, and Albuquerque is about 45 minutes South. Both offer tastes of New Mexico not found anywhere else!
Getting Around
Once in town, getting around is easy. Downtown Santa Fe and the surrounding historic districts are compact and most conveniently traveled on foot. It’s no wonder Santa Fe was voted one of America’s Top Rated Walking Cities.
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.