Casa Oeste - Walk to Plaza, Shaded Patio, Dog OK

Summary:

Morning light pours through the wraparound windows of the sunroom dining room while cottonwoods shade the patio just outside. Casa Oeste is a three-bedroom Santa Fe home with vigas overhead, saltillo tile underfoot, and shelves of books and local art in every room. Walk to the Railyard farmers market in about ten minutes and the Plaza in fifteen. Bring the dog, cook a real dinner, and let Santa Fe unfold at your own pace.



The Space:

Casa Oeste sits on a quiet lane in Santa Fe's Guadalupe and Railyard district, close enough to walk to the farmers market on a Saturday morning and to the Plaza in the afternoon. The house was assembled by a Santa Fe publisher, and it shows. Hand-plastered walls, exposed vigas and latillas, saltillo tile, several hundred books on built-in shelves, and original work by New Mexico artists in nearly every room.



The signature space is the dining room, a sunroom wrapped in windows on three sides with saffron plaster walls, a flagstone floor, and a skylight overhead. Mature cottonwoods filter the light all day, and a garden door opens straight onto the shaded back patio. The living room sits under a long skylight with a wall of bookshelves and a breakfast bar that opens into the galley kitchen.



Outside, a latilla coyote fence encloses a deep, tree-shaded backyard with a patio table for six. It stays cool and quiet through the hottest part of a Santa Fe afternoon. Dogs are welcome, and the primary bedroom opens onto the garden through its own French doors.



Key Features

• Sleeps 7 guests comfortably

• 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms

• Sunroom-style dining room wrapped in windows on three sides

• Deep, tree-shaded backyard with patio dining for six

• Exposed vigas, latillas, and saltillo tile throughout

• Shelves of books and original art by local artists

• Primary bedroom with French doors opening to the garden

• Central air conditioning, full kitchen, and private laundry

• Dog-friendly, one dog up to 50 pounds

• Guadalupe and Railyard district, walking distance to the Plaza



Sleeping Arrangements

Total occupancy: 7 guests

Total beds: 4

Bedroom 1 is the primary, with a king bed under an exposed viga and latilla ceiling and French doors that open onto the shaded patio.

Bedroom 2 offers a queen bed, a skylight overhead, hardwood floors, and a door to the garden.

Bedroom 3 suits kids or extra guests, with a bunk set holding a full bed below and a twin above, plus clip-on reading lights.



Bathrooms

Two full bathrooms serve the house. One is a classic Santa Fe bath with a tub and shower combination, built-in plaster niches, and a punched-tin mirror, and it also holds the private washer and dryer. The other has been remodeled with a glass walk-in shower behind a hand-glazed hexagon tile wall and a quartz-topped vanity. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and fresh towels are provided.



Living Areas

The living room runs beneath a long skylight, with terracotta tile, deep seating, a TV, and built-in shelves holding several hundred books. A traditional corner kiva adds the architectural detail the house is known for, though it is decorative and not available for guest use. A bar with two stools opens to the kitchen, and a quiet reading nook sits off the hallway with a tall bookcase and a leather lounge chair.



Kitchen and Dining

The galley kitchen has butcher block and tile counters, a stainless gas range, a dishwasher, a full-size refrigerator, and a pass-through window into the dining room. Coffee maker, kettle, toaster, microwave, cookware, dishes, and wine glasses are all on hand. The dining room seats seven at a pine farm table, and the garden door leads straight out to the patio when you would rather eat outside.



Outdoor Space

The backyard is the reason to book this house in summer. A latilla coyote fence wraps a deep lot shaded by mature cottonwoods, with a patio dining table and six chairs on flagstone and brick. It is a comfortable, enclosed spot to read through the afternoon or to let a dog stretch out while dinner comes together inside.



Surrounding Areas

Casa Oeste is in the Guadalupe and Railyard district, one of the most walkable parts of Santa Fe.

Nearby favorites include:

• Santa Fe Railyard for the farmers market, artisan market, galleries, and Violet Crown cinema, about a 10 minute walk

• The historic Santa Fe Plaza, Palace of the Governors, and the vendors under the portal, about a 15 minute walk

• Canyon Road galleries, about a mile east

• Museum Hill for the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

• Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return

• Dale Ball Trails and the Dorothy Stewart Trail for hiking close to town

• Day trips to Taos, Abiquiu, Bandelier National Monument, and the High Road



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Guest Access:

Guests will have full access to the entire home, the patio, and the enclosed backyard.

Self check-in is available through a smart lock, making arrival simple and flexible. Your entry code is sent before arrival.

Parking is available in the open driveway for one vehicle, with street parking nearby for a second. A second car fits in the driveway if the first pulls farther up.

A private washer and dryer are available throughout your stay.



The Neighborhood:

Casa Oeste sits on a quiet residential lane in the Guadalupe and Railyard district, west of the Santa Fe River and just north of the Railyard itself. It is a neighborhood of low adobe walls, mature cottonwoods, and old Santa Fe houses, with coffee, groceries, and restaurants along Guadalupe Street a few minutes on foot. The Saturday farmers market, SITE Santa Fe, and the Railyard galleries are about a 10 minute walk south, and the Plaza is roughly 15 minutes east.



Getting Around:

A car is useful for day trips to Taos, Abiquiu, and Bandelier, but you will not need one for most of a Santa Fe visit. The Railyard, the Guadalupe Street restaurants, and the Plaza are all walkable from the front door. The Santa Fe Depot is about a 10 minute walk and connects to the Rail Runner Express for service toward Albuquerque. Rideshare is readily available in town. Santa Fe Regional Airport is about 15 minutes by car, and Albuquerque International Sunport is about an hour.



Other Things to Note:

• Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM.

• One dog up to 50 pounds is welcome with prior approval.

• Maximum occupancy is 7 guests. Only registered guests are permitted.

• The primary guest must be at least 21 years old.

• No smoking, parties, or events.

• The corner kiva in the living room is decorative and not available for use.

• Garbage pickup is on Tuesday.

• Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM in consideration of our neighbors.

• Every reservation includes accidental damage protection for added peace of mind.

• Additional fees and taxes may apply to your reservation total.