Casa Del Rio
A small hacienda on the banks of the Rio Chama. Authentic adobe construction, set against a magnificent cliff locally known as Los Palacios. It is furnished with hand carved, Spanish Colonial furniture and crafts. The guest house features a king size bed, Kiva fireplace, fully tiled Mexican bath, and it's own private patio. The San Felipe casitas feature queen size beds and a day bed, clay stoves, private entrances, and fully tiled Mexican baths. AWARDS: The Best Weekend Escape 2003 and 2006 by Arrington's Bed and Breakfast Journal. Most Privacy - 2004 by Inn Traveler, Best for Rest & Relaxation 2005 - by Inn Travelers.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- On the banks of the Rio Chama
- Countryside
- Desert
- Mountains
- Nearest major city: Midway between Santa Fe & Taos (35 miles NE & S)
- Directions to property:
10 miles North of Espanola on US Hwy 84, and 10 miles south of
Abiquiu - Nearest major airport: Albuquerque, NM (ABQ) 109 miles
- Directions from airport:
North from Albuquerque on Hwy 25 to Santa Fe and North on Hwy 84 through Espanola to mile marker 199, go EXACTLY 5/10 of a mile and driveway is on your right. Sign over gate says Casa del Rio.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: 1 Casita and 3 rooms
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 129.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 139.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | Amenities Basket |
| Fireplace | Fridge |
| Hairdryer | Private entrance |
| Radio | Turndown Service |
 |
| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| Computer | Copier |
| Data port | Fax Machine |
| Internet Service | Library |
| Telephone | Washer/dryer |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| wake-up tray delivered to room | Wake-up tray delivered to room |
| Down comforters | |
Meals
- A cooks choice breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Special meals available: special by prio, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Finnish baked pancake with apricot compot
Similar to a Dutch Baby and served with
apricot compote and vanilla yogart.
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (outdoors only)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (Children over 12 welcomed.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (1/2 total and 100% for 1 day)
- Check in time is 4:00 - 6:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
Casa del Rio is a very small property and therefore we must have a strict 21 day cancellation policy. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Espanola Valley Chamber of Commerce
- New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | 5% | AAA | Minimum stay: 2 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Eileen Sopanen & Mel Vigil
Eileen Sopanen, over 30 yr. resident of New Mexico and Mel Vigil an authentic New Mexican cowboy/sheepherder and small business owner born and raised in Santa Fe. - The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish
- There is one dog on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: 30 yr.old horse and goat
Area Attractions
Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Home of Georgia O'Keeffe, Bandelier National Monument, Dar al Islam Mosque, Ghost Ranch, Eight Northern Indian Pueblo's, A working Dinosaur Pit, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Birding, petroglyphes, rock climbing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Abiquiu Nearby Cities
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