NOTE: as of 6/1/25 our oven is on the blink. We are trying to get it repaired asap, but if you are booking for the window of June 9-22, you may not have a working oven or may have to put up with a technician visit. Stove, microwave, and community grill are working fine. Please contact me through this site with any questions. Thanks--Cynthia
Casita Cynthia is a beautiful luxury condominium in the heart of Santa Fe, at the elegant El Corazon de Santa Fe condominium complex. It is one of the most desirable units in one of the most desirable properties in Santa Fe, on the ground floor, with views of the mountains and the historic East Side from the adobe-wall-enclosed patio. It truly is a short, easy walk to the Plaza and to the O'Keeffe Museum (3-4 blocks, depending on how you count, five minutes, on safe sidewalks). Indian Market, Spanish Market and the Santa Fe Convention Center are all just down the block. The location is ideal.
RATE NOTES: I have daily rates and discounted weekly and monthly rates, which vary with the seasons. If you are interested in a longer period than one month, please contact me for a quote.
NO CLEANING FEE. Cleaning is included in your rental.
CALENDAR NOTES: I keep my calendar up to date, so that if my calendar shows availability, the condo should be available. I will respond quickly to questions about availability. Feel free to call, e-mail, or text any time.
MASTER BEDROOM: The master bedroom has a quality king sized bed and luxury linens. The master bath has dual sinks, granite counter tops, and a large slate & marble-tiled walk-in shower. French doors open onto the private adobe-walled patio from the master bedroom.
STUDY/GUEST ROOM: The study has a full-size sleeper sofa (very high end, with memory foam mattress: truly extremely comfortable). This room could accommodate a visitor or a third guest during your stay, but it is tight when used as a bedroom--when the sofa is opened there is not a lot of extra room to move around. The bathroom adjacent to the study has a single sink and a slate-tiled shower. There is a one-time $50 fee for a third guest.
The study has a desk and ergonomic work chair.
NOTE: the condo is officially a two-bedroom unit, was designed and is licensed by the city as such, with a maximum of 4 guests. Its square footage and layout are similar to that of other units in the El Corazon complex that are listed as two-bedroom units. Because the second bedroom is small, I choose to use it as a study/guest room, so that it can accommodate remote workers who need a quiet space, desk, and comfortable chair, as well as a third guest when needed.
KITCHEN: The kitchen has granite counter tops and gourmet cooking equipment. There are everyday dishes and fancy china for your special occasions.
LAUNDRY: The laundry area includes a washer and dryer. Ironing board, iron, and detergent.
LIVING ROOM: The living room includes a down-filled sofa, "smart TV," and gas-fired kiva fireplace. French doors open onto the private patio. An authentic Knoll womb chair provides the ultimate in comfortable seating.
DINING AREA: The dining area is between the kitchen and the living room, with an antique Spanish Colonial dining table, and seating for six. The antique country French cupboard holds fancy china and glassware.
PATIO: The adobe-walled private patio is shady, with professionally maintained gardens and a dining table.
AMENITIES AND DECOR: There are slate floors with radiant heating throughout the home. The gas kiva fireplace in the living room turns on instantly. There is air conditioning for summer. I am retired from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, in the extensive state museum system, and the condo is furnished with much locally-made furniture and southwestern art.
FREE UNDERGROUND PARKING: The condo comes with its own parking space in the secure underground parking lot on the premises. Parking in central Santa Fe can be tight (or near-impossible during Indian and Spanish Market) so this space is a real plus.
EXERCISE ROOM: There is an exercise room on the premises. There is no swimming pool, but Santa Fe has a several excellent community pools, with fees of a few dollars. The Fort Marcy pool is within walking distance, and the Genoveva Chavez Center, with a spectacular large pool, is a 10-minute drive away.
CONDO LAYOUT: The condo is ideal for a single person or couple, and can easily accommodate an additional guest during a stay. It would be tight for two couples; the couple in the smaller room would envy the couple in the master bedroom. It works for parents and a teen or adult son or daughter, but it is not suitable for a family that includes small children: there is not much space for play and there is some not-childproof art and furniture.
If you have questions about whether or not the condo will work for your party, don't hesitate to ask and I'll do my best to answer you honestly and right away.
ACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator from the underground parking area to the condo complex courtyard, and the unit is a short walk along safe paths from the elevator. There are two short steps (about 4") from the sidewalk to the front door), but otherwise the home is all level and on the ground floor. There are no steps out to the patio, and there is a back gate that opens onto the Grant Street sidewalk from the patio without steps, however there is no parking on Grant Street, and the patio door must be locked from the inside, so this no-steps access is not a true entrance and exit. Hence, the home is very comfortable, easy, and safe for anyone with mobility issues, but not truly ADA accessible. I'm happy to answer any questions about accessibility.
LGBTQIA travellers welcome.
LONG TERM RENTALS: I welcome inquiries from legislators, the film industry, house-hunters, and others seeking long term rentals. For long term rentals, please contact me with your desired dates and I will send you a quote. Month-long rentals include a housekeeping visit mid-month. Additional housekeeping can be arranged.
Rentals longer than one month may have a different deposit and payment schedule, to be discussed during booking.
If you are interested in a month-long rental that spans 2 different months, or anything else that doesn't seem to fit my rate schedule, just ask for quote, and I will try to accommodate your plans.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 50% of your payment is due upon booking and 50% is due 30 days before arrival. Cancellations more than 30 days before check-in date will receive a full refund. Cancellations 14 to 30 days before check-in, will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 14 days before arrival will only be refunded to the extent that I am able to re-rent and recoup.
TAXES AND FEES: Your quote will show 8.475% New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and 7% City of Santa Fe Lodger's Tax.
NO CLEANING FEE. Cleaning is included.
Pet Fee: $100 (one-time fee, not daily, dogs only), with pet agreement.
Third Guest Fee: $50 (one-time fee; not daily).
Service Fee: In February 2016, HomeAway/VRBO implemented a service fee, which is a percentage of the rental payment and is imposed and retained by the company. To offset the cost of this fee to travellers, I eliminated my exit cleaning fee.
HOLD POLICY: I can put a 24-hour hold on a reservation to allow time to make airline reservations.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFO & ACCESS TO THE CONDO: Upon request or upon booking, I will send you detailed info about the condo and the neighborhood. Upon booking I will send you access codes and entry information for the condo and the parking garage. I'm always available to answer questions about the condo, Santa Fe, and New Mexico travel.
CHECK-IN time is 5pm. CHECK-OUT time is 10am. We accommodate requests for early check-in and late check-out when we can.
SPECIAL REQUESTS: We leave a welcome basket of snacks and New Mexico wine. If you have any special needs or requests, please let me know and we will try to accommodate you.
NO SMOKING: No smoking in the condo, patio, or condo complex.
CASITA CYNTHIA IS INSPECTED AND LICENSED BY CITY OF SANTA FE, permit 157071.
