Casa Granada, Sunny casita along on the Rio Chama

A tranquil experience and secluded getaway, yet easily accessible below the stunning Cerrito Blanco in Abiquiu. This 800 square foot casita makes the perfect weekend or week-long getaway for a couple or small family looking for a unique experience in beautiful Abiquiu. Sip your coffee outside or along the river, practice yoga, meditate, read, write, stargaze, bird watch and take in the beauty of the Chama River Valley, right in the heart of Tewa country! The space Enter the casita directly into the gorgeous sunroom with its own seating area. From there, you enter the main casita through large double doors that, when opened, offer plenty of solar gain throughout the house. In the main living room area is a large, comfortable couch, hand-carved wooden chair and coffee table. To the right are the full bathroom (bathtub, shower, toilet and sink), and main bedroom with a Queen sized bed and comfortable mattress. To the left of the main living room are the open kitchen and dining area. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you'd need to cook and eat, except the food. We do provide coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, oils & spices. Guest access Guests can access the Rio Chama down a walking path beyond the casita. Please be sure to stay on the path and stop when the path reaches the river (beyond is private property to both the left and right). Other things to note Please note that Abiquiu is a small, rural community. If you are not a "country person" you may not be thrilled with some of the quirks of renting a casita in the country. Many of our guests love this feature, but please make note: We are on a rural septic system out here and there is absolutely no toilet paper allowed in the toilet. Toilet paper must be disposed of in the covered waste-bin provided. (Thank you for helping to keep our septic system in working order!) We are located above an artesian well at the base of a volcanic mountain range. Because of this, we experience a high mineral content in the water. The water is 100% safe and drinkable. Please note, as of November 2023, we have added a new filtration system in the well *and* the hot water heater, and the sulphur-like odor in the hot water is gone. The water does still have a high mineral content, though, which is a great perk as it is better than traditional city water. Some folks prefer to drink bottled water though, which is available at nearby Bode’s. Wifi is going to be slower than you'll find in a bigger city. We have the fastest wifi available in the area, but if you are doing heavy uploading in addition to video calls and streaming movies at the same time, you will find the wifi will not be adequate. It is very much adequate for video calls , streaming movies, email/surfing, but not all the above simultaneously. Also, there can be critters, especially if food is left out. Please use fridge and cupboards provided to secure food and avoid inviting the critters in! If you do see critters (mice specifically), or evidence of them, please let us know immediately so we can set traps.