Casa Escondido- Quiet | Decks | 3BR | El Dorado

House Rules

House Rules



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

Arrival

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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.

Wifi

Name: Casa Escondido

Password: GrandeVistas


The internet modem/router is in the living room, inside the TV console.

Television

The TV in the living room and master bedroom 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 and 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.

Fire Safety

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.

Other Safety Items

Breaker/ Fuse Box

The fuse box is located inside the garage, on the far wall.

Climate Control- Heat and A/C

Heat: The house is equipped with in-floor radiant heat. 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. 

Cooling: The house is equipped with Mini Split A/C's. 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.

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 electric grill can be used all year. Please do not burn wood or other foreign materials, and never leave it unattended.


Outdoor Firepit

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. 

Landscaping

The landscaper comes the 4th Monday of the month to clean up around the patios, driveway, and yard areas.

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

El Dorado


Santa Fe

Things to Do

Late Night Fun


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.