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El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pojoaque, NM
  • Place, Don Quixote Distillery and Winery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cities of Gold Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Poeh Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Fe

When you stay at this vacation home in Santa Fe, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Don Quixote Distillery and Winery and Cities of Gold Casino. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Poeh Museum and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Don Quixote Distillery and Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cities of Gold Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Poeh Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 19 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Loretto Chapel - 20 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 20 min drive
  • Los Alamos, NM (LAM-Los Alamos County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Race Book - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gabriel's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Parasol - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe!

Welcome! Our home is on a two acre lot nestled in the beautiful Nambe Valley, just outside of Santa Fe. It was built by renowned local architect Allen McNown, and his son Mark, whose family lived here for four decades. "Caracol" is spanish for "snail" which is the shape the house was built by McNown made out of adobe, lava rock, and wood from the area. It is a special house with a lot of history, and borders the Pojoaque Creek which is a tributary for the Rio Grande 10 miles away. The house has a very unique, curved feel due to the spiral theme. A one of a kind home with nearly 4,000 sqft of living space for large groups. Cell signals are very iffy outside of Santa Fe (and sometimes within), so do take a picture of the map and front gate before driving out here. There are some Ubers in town but few that come out here so having your own cars is recommended. There is plenty of parking here for as many as 8 cars if need be My assistant and I are readily available via texting through the app or our phone numbers. We are 15 minutes north of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe County and Pojoaque Pueblo, next to Nambe Pueblo. Off the scenic road to Taos one hour away. There are wonderful hiking and biking trails within minutes of our home we would love to share with our guests. We recommend having a car as there are some Ubers in town that would come up here, but cars are more practical. With plenty of parking on site for up to eight vehicles.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
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

Property is also known as

El Caracol Court Santa Fe
El Caracol Court Private vacation home
El Caracol Court Private vacation home Santa Fe

El Caracol Court 15 mins North Of Santa Fe! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Comfortable for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique house outside of town. Amenities amazing! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorge T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is great, we had a fun family time, the bedrooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it! The house was super cool and the opportunities to gather as a large group on the property were perfect for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gus T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house has so much character. The amenities with the pool, hot tub and game room were great! Great spot for gathering with plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great event house! Plenty of space and sleeping options for everyone! The pool and hot tub were exceptional. The house was clean, the beds very comfortable, and the kitchen well equipped. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 generations at El Caracol

We made trips to nearby Bandelier and Nambé Falls as well as several trips to Santa Fe and were happy to come back to the house for the pool on hot days. The kids enjoyed the game room, too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Fe June 2025

Great property! Easy to communicate with manager, over all excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness

El Caracol stay

Beautiful property in our Land of Enchantment. The architecture and history is awesome. Very clean and comfortable . Easy and convenient access. Property contact was quick to respond and helpful with instructions. Super cool location near the creek. We all loved the pool and hot tub, which is evident are well cared for. Highly recommended..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leadership Trip

We had an amazing time at this beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Everything was amazing especially Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, comfortable

Great house, clean and comfortable for 11 adults. 2nd time booking and will book again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2024

Really cool property and house! Very comfortable and roomy. We visited the Santa Fe plaza, skied, gambled, and went to the spa. Something for everyone all just a short drive. Love the mid century vibe. Adam was great! Communicated well and accommodated requests. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treva R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight Stay

Host was available & responsive. Hot tub was great, especially after a long week. Plenty of living space & room for everyone. Enjoyed cooking in the kitchen & eating in the dining area. Peaceful & relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

roseanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family memories!❤️❤️

Adam was the most wonderful and accommodating host. The house is unbelievably beautiful and unique. All the bedrooms were extremely comfortable and there was everything you could ever need in the kitchen as well. The pool never really needed to be heated as it was perfect temperature without it. The Jacuzzi was amazing And the kids just love going from the Jacuzzi to the pool. Also, the game room was a huge plus and it had everything they loved. Again, thank you so much for a wonderful stay and sharing your beautiful home with us. We will definitely be back and recommend your home to all our family and friends .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna S., TExas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This is a very interesting house which was sufficient for our family of 13. The property is well kept, we enjoyed the pool and just hanging out in the beautiful surroundings. The owner was very attentive to anything we lacked. The location was good for daytrips into Santa Fe and nearby places of interes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in Santa fe

Property was exactly how is was described!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home!

Overall great home with a lot of room for our large party of ten! The house itself was so unique and fun to stay in and learn the history of. Amenities were great and we had everything we needed! The host was around a lot and there were people doing yard work. It didn’t interrupt our stay and he did warn us in advance that he would be coming by, but I haven’t had this experience before.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

overall we were mesmerized of the design of the home. and very accommodating for a large family like we had. and even though we can in the winter the hot tub was a definite hit . almost did not need to leave the property is as you were in your own oasis
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

AlphaOmega C.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place

This is a great place to stay, the owners are very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our home for the hunt

We really enjoyed our stay at this place while hunting lions in NM. This house is really unique, if the walls could talk it would be an interesting story. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Multi Generational Family Stay

We had ages 2 to 83 and this was the perfect house for our 10 person family vacation. The location was easily accessible for all our day trips in and around the Santa Fe area and the property and pool were a plus for all the kids. We would stay here again with our question.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Fe week

We had a great time at this property! 5 kids, 8 adults, its a funky original property, pool and gameshed were great! We would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

This house was one of several used to accommodate a large family reunion. It became the central location because of the pool, hot tub and game room. Everyone enjoyed the facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023