We visit Santa Fe for an extended weekend during a conference each summer and have rented casitas in the past. This year we made plans to meet some out of state friends there and needed more than one bedroom and bath, and Artist Adobe fit the bill perfectly. The location could not be better, and the privacy of the site made it into a quiet oasis after a busy day of sightseeing. The home itself is decorated in a pleasingly eclectic fashion, with neutral backgrounds highlighting the more colorful artistic objects. I was especially pleased with the kitchen, as most vacation rentals are sadly lacking in decent kitchen equipment. I always travel with a sharp chef's knife and a serrated bread knife, but didn't even have to bother unpacking mine, as everything needed was truly right there, even an apron! One of our favorite restaurants, Fire and Hops, is only a few steps away on Guadalupe Street, and our friend enjoyed lunch there one day. We dined on the patio each night, enjoying the cool breezes and sometimes some distant thunder. Speaking of cool, we did not realize the casita had no air conditioning, but that was only a problem for me on our first night, which happened to be at the end of a very hot day. As the weather cooled into the 80s for the rest of our stay we were much more comfortable and the powerful fans provided in each room helped keep the air moving. I mention this only because some people have medical conditions which can make hot environments problematic for them. I greatly appreciated the presence of a small grab bar in each tub/shower, as I am mildly disabled and need the help to maintain balance. I do suggest that the owner also consider providing anti-slip mats for the tubs, or that renters take one of their own for added safety if they are a bit unsteady on their feet. That being said, we and our friends wanted for nothing during our stay and greatly appreciated all the amenities of the casita. I highly recommend it!
Response from Two CasitasThank you very much for this wonderful and honest review. A lot of attention has gone into the details you mentioned so we're glad you enjoyed your stay so much. When we stay in the house, we apply our own method of air conditioning, e.g. close the windows and curtains in the morning, and then open everything up after the sun goes down. We are also in the process of making more of the windows operable to address the situation. Thanks for the suggestion of anti-slip mats for the tubs. We'll get those right away. And, yes we're cooks. That's why the kitchen is so well equipped. We are fans of sharp knives too. Enjoy your next stay with us!