Fabulous, secure Nob Hill Casita

Welcome to Casita de Arrebol! Enjoy a private, serene, & sizable casita located in walkable Nob Hill! We’re 2 blocks from La Montañita Co-op for groceries & same from restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, salons, retail shops, UNM, and major hospitals. 2 miles from airport, train station, Express (ART) public transport to downtown, zoo, Bio Park, Old Town. Arrebol means afterglow. Think of that magnificent sandia pink color of the sky that you’ll see from our west-facing yard. The space We are fortunate to own the historic grounds that used to house a water tank and adobe well that supplied water to Nob Hill. We are two artists who live in the main house, the center of which is cylinder-shaped (the former water tank). Now, folks visit our house and grounds as part of historic tours. There are hand-painted tiles and original light fixtures both inside and outside of the main house and casita. The 500 square-feet casita is situated on the far side of our spacious double-lot backyard, offering guests complete privacy. In addition to a number of tall trees on the grounds (piñon, juniper, cedar, cypress, white mulberry, and Russian olive), there are many mature fruit trees you are welcome to pick fruit from — including pomegranate, plum, apple, apricot, pear, persimmon, and figs. Say hello to our “ladies,” our friendly chickens (Margot, Roxanne, and Linda), and enjoy fresh eggs as you please. Some will be left in the casita upon your arrival. Enjoy the many rose bushes, wildflowers, native flowers, plants, ponds, wagon-wheel trims, and more in this glorious oasis that is the size of a city park. Enjoy your coffee by the massive adobe well with a seated area and watch the colorful koi swim by. If you’re lucky to be here in mid-to-late summer and early fall, enjoy fruits and vegetables from the garden beds. This year, we’ve got artichokes, tomatoes, lettuces, broccoli, eggplant, strawberries, cantaloupe, swiss chard, potatoes, cucumbers, corn, beans, watermelon, grapes, and more. Our grounds are resplendent with butterflies, hummingbirds, white-winged doves, and sometimes, you might even spot Earl, our neighborhood roadrunner. Enjoy your own fenced in patio/yard area with a table and chairs, barbecue, and fire pit under the numerous outdoor twinkle lights. Octagonal patio by adobe well and garden beds and fruit trees are in a shared space with owners. There is secure, off street parking through an automated gate.A key will be provided, but all access is available via coded keypad. THE CASITA: Sleeps: 4 people As you enter the casita, there’s a large light-filled living room with a couch that pulls out to a queen-size bed. Adjustable coffee table rises to become a work desk. Breakfast bar faces the garden. Television with Apple TV and Xfinity devices allow you to stream all your favorite shows and movies are inside the closet with space for hanging. Blackout bedroom with a queen size bed with under storage, a wall of shelves, and bedside extension cord. (Note: Watch your step as you walk from the living room to the bedroom — there is a step down.) Full kitchen with gas stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster oven, coffee maker. Washer and dryer, bidet, and full bathtub/shower in bathroom. Guest access Guests are welcome to enjoy the multiple garden seating areas, the walking paths and patio tables throughout the property. Guests can enter from the alleyway by the casita or through the front gate. The casita sits within our family property. We respect your privacy and appreciate your consideration in enjoying the shared spaces. Other things to note ––Dishes, utensils, cook and storage ware, coffee, creamer, oatmeal, teas, sugar, salt, pepper, and some packaged snacks are all provided. There is a Berkey Gravity-Fed water filter for maximum clean and quality water. 
–– Queen size bed with pillow-top mattress. –– Convenient shelves, open closet hanging rod for clothes, and cabinets. 

–– Bathroom has a locking door, full-size mirror, sink and shower, and bidet. Towels, bathmat, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, clothes steamer, soaps and other toiletries are provided.


 –– Board games, playing cards, an OG Nintendo, DVDs and screeners are provided for your entertainment.

 –– The thick adobe walls keep the casita cool in the summer and warm in the winter, but an evaporative cooler and in wall space heater fill in the gaps in between.

 –– High-speed Internet and WiFi.

 –– Cafe porch lights for evening ambiance, as well as throughout the double-lot yard. Floor lights for safety. 

–– Private, fenced-in patio with grill, table, chairs and sun cover.

 –– Shared main patio with large table and chairs, picnic tables, and fire pit (there is a separate one just outside of the casita gate for guests). There is a hot tub attached to the main house and can be reserved upon asking.

 –– Exterior security camera and motion light at garden gate and driveway entrances. Another camera monitors driveway. Property signage indicating alarm systems. Private alarm system for casita separate from main house. 

–– One friendly, family wiener dog (Betty) will remain separate from casita guest yard or you may friend her as you wish. Please keep her out of casita. 
 Other things to note: 
Guests traveling with infants (age 0-1) are welcome, but you will need to bring a portable crib or other suitable sleeping accommodation. Unfortunately, this property is not wheelchair accessible. The entryway, entirety of the yard, and the garden paths have many uneven surfaces.

 The casita is regularly treated with organic, non-toxic pest repellent. Nevertheless, bugs are a part of life here in the New Mexico desert. We make every effort to keep the property bug-free for guests but we cannot completely control nature so be advised and make certain you’re accepting of this possibility before booking. No one has had an issue before!

 We do not discriminate against potential guests based on sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, age, or disability status.