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La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe!

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Fe, NM
  • Place, Loretto Chapel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Road
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe Plaza
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Fe

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Fe (South Capitol), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Santa Fe Plaza and 8 minutes from Meow Wolf. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Center for Contemporary Arts and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from New Mexico Military Museum.

What's nearby

  • Loretto Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Canyon Road - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Fe Railyard - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Fe Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Georgia O'Keefe Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kakawa Chocolate House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Social Kitchen + Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Upper Crust Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Subscription - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Craft Donuts & Coffee - ‬11 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.

La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe!

Which is more beautiful, the luxe furnishings and decor of this South Capitol area home, or its huge, shaded garden with pinon pines and al fresco dining? You might just have to come see for yourself!
La Vida Buena is right in the heart of Santa Fe, in a quiet, leafy neighborhood just a mile from the Plaza. The house is New Pueblo-style, with wood-burning kiva fireplaces, handsome viga ceilings, and all the little touches that make a home unique. Best of all, it is set in a large lot with a lovely garden, several patio spaces, and plenty of greenery for you to enjoy!
Step inside and admire the southwestern colors and handsome style of La Vida Buena. The living room is dominated by a bank of windows with beautiful modern stained glass, turning the sunlight bright colors as it falls into the room. A handsome leather couch and banks of pillows on built-in seating invite your group to relax around the fireplace or watch the large flat-screen mounted on one wall. Everything is neat, spotless, and utterly charming. This is northern New Mexico living at its finest!
Adjacent to the living room are the kitchen and dining areas, painted in bright colors and immaculately appointed. You will love the stainless-steel appliances and well-stocked cupboards in the kitchen, which is fit for the finest chef. No matter what you yearn to make -- from a simple snack to a family feast -- you will find what you need here. All the time-saving countertop appliances are here too, to get you up and moving in the morning: coffeemaker, toaster, and more. Just add groceries!
The dining room is a spacious and beautiful area, with a table that seats 4 and a second wood-burning kiva fireplace for warmth and atmosphere. This room also doubles as a game center, so your group can divide up between those who want to watch a movie in the living room and those engrossed in cards. You will love how roomy La Vida Buena is, with plenty of private areas so that each member of your party c
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 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

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
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
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 Registration Number 136150

Property is also known as

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La Vida Buena 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 4 Fireplace Patio Yard Grill
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Reviews

La Vida Buena | Unique Retreat, Heart of Santa Fe! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, close to all the great things Santa Fe has to offer. The house was beautiful inside and out, with great sitting spaces and a beautiful yard. Loved the chicken decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house has character and charm. It is a little dark inside ( more lamps would help) and the bathroom is very small and the toilet seems to rock when sat upon (!) The shower head could be replaced maybe with a hand held option which can be more efficient. Having some foil, saran wrap or baggies for kitchen supplies would be nice. Overall we enjoyed the site.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the ambiance. Nicely decorated. Great location. One suggestion: The jacuzzi floor gets very slippery with a soapy shower. Difficult to get in and out safely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very charming, comfortable, and clean. It is set away from the street a bit and the parking spot is behind a fence, which is a nice bonus especially given the narrow streets in Santa Fe. It's a 15-20 minute straight walk to the Plaza area so there's no need to fight or pay for parking in the busy areas. Overall, we had a great stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Have been VRBOing in SFe 15y. Certain expectations are standard in a home. Upon arrival, after driving all day, we envision a pinon fire outside & relaxing. This home had only 1 piece of firewood available. Almost NO seasonings in the kitchen. Not even salt & pepper. A piece of a roll of paper towel only. 2 rolls of toilet paper. 0 yes 0 trash bags. Ridiculous. For the price paid for the week, I shouldn’t have to search for & haul firewood & grocery shop for essentials. The house was perfect & as advertised. However basic provisions for a week stay was non existent. Disappointed, to say the least.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was clean, inside and out. Great neighborhood. Enjoyed our stay in the house and always our stay in Santa Fe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is absolutely charming, the pics don't lie. If you're looking for Santa Fe style charm this house delivers 100%. Decor is on point! The "back yard" is a lovely oasis and a great way to start your day with a cup of coffee or wind down in the evening. Location is convenient to walking into "downtown" with all of its charm and diversions. Would recommend this property to anyone (and did, but their dates were booked). Only cons would be that the kitchen should have some cooking spray or EVO (pans stick!) and didn't realize there was recycling until items were in the trash outside; Consider having a designated recycling bin in the house and/or mention from the property mgr in ALL of their correspondences. Thank you Santa Fe, it was a pleasure getting to spend time in your fair city!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in a great location, was nice to walk everywhere into the city. Lovely outdoor patio area. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S., Monument, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was a breeze! The staff at the office were so friendly and helpful. We loved, loved, loved the property. The kitchen was well stocked and the entire house was beautiful. Would definitely would like to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buster M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! Easy check in. Clean! Organized. Great location. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend hetaway

Came up to Santa Fe with some friends for the weekend and this was a great getaway. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the multiple outdoor spaces - such a treat to sit outside in the morning with a coffee and a book!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

JOHN F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s ok. Management did not respond to 2 in person visits. Shower dripping, ants, loose toilet (floor bolts), serious sky light leak during rain storms. Would have been nice to have 2 matching wine glasses. 4 would have been even better. Access great as where the gardens.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely inside and out

Three friends stayed here as part of trip to visit other friends in Santa Fe and to enjoy the cooler weather. The house was a great place to have friends over for dinner and to enjoy the 2 lovely outdoor seating areas. It was a quiet neighborhood so it was very peaceful. But you're also very near to great restaurants and grocery stores. The kitchen had all we needed to serve some meals. The beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R., Abilene, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Inside and Out

We stayed at this property for four nights in Santa Fe. The home is beautiful and exudes so much Southwest charm with the decor. We loved the backyard area which had two shaded sitting areas with a swing. Our toddler was with us and she loved the children’s books provided on one of the bookshelves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margie G., California

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in quiet neighborhood

The house was just as pictured online; interesting decor and Southwest flavor. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Our only recommendation is for the owners to replace their pillows, though this may be based on personal taste--the pillows were either much too hard and one was worn out/too soft for any support. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

House was beautiful and authentic. Was near everything we wanted to do. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, cozy, & convenient

Property was well kept and had basics on hand. Two outdoor seating areas that are comfortable and private. We were two - but unit would be comfortable with four. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Casa Bonita

Such a sweet little home. Perfect location to everything. Loved all the little details.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

The house was just right for a short trip with just me and my daughter. Beautiful house, excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

On our first day there, I called the management company as there were two issues that needed attention.1 - the primary bath needs a shower mat, as the tub gets slick when wet2 - the primary bath leaks all over the floor.We were there for the next six days, and never heard back.Other than these issues, the place was comfortable, clean and enjoyable. Walking distance to many Santa Fe attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful southwest oasis

I loved the house. Fun art and knick knacks all over the house and the first morning we woke up to rainbows. The living room was super cozy. beautiful stained glass and the ja
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Buena Vida

Beautiful furnishings. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly decorated cabin.

We had a wonderful time. It was a perfect Southwest experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome week in Santa Fe

The home is in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown. It is welcoming and has the New Mexican flavor that we love. The only drawback is the master shower is inside a very deep soaking tub. We would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great house, quiet neighborhood but easy walking distance to the plaza and railyard. Cost living room with a fire and an outdoor space that would be great in summer
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024