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Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe

  • Welcome to Fenix Azul, your next romantic getaway, friends retreat, or family adventure with stargazing in the heart of the high desert. Soak up the private views from every window and enjoy BBQing from the deck while watching the sunset, then sit back and marvel at the stars and Milky Way. If you appreciate dark skies, this is the place for you! We even provide a telescope for your explorations of the cosmos! Imagine yourself relaxing and drinking your favorite beverage after shopping Canyon Road, and hiking the spectacular trails around Santa Fe. This charming 1700 sq.ft home is tastefully designed to give you a true Santa Fe experience with old school brick floors, two inviting kiva fireplaces (flameless candles only) and traditional viga ceilings. Come and enjoy numerous furnishings collected from nearby Santa Fe that deliver a New Mexico vibe. Newly landscaped yard and heating and cooling, freshly renovated kitchen and bathroom all make this property a pleasurable vacation experience. Fenix Azul has two living areas, each with their own candlelit fireplace. There's two master bedrooms (very firm queen/medium firm king) that share a bathroom and both have a private patio. An additional hallway bathroom is next to the third bedroom (soft queen). The three beds offer versatility for sleepers. There's also two single airbeds available. This gem sits on over an acre of land with large juniper trees protecting your privacy and offering a sanctuary for wildlife. There's plenty of hiking/running trails nearby as well as bike paths that travel throughout the community. The Rails To Trails runs right through Eldorado, going from the cute little town of Lamy all the way to Santa Fe. Galisteo Basin Preserve offers great hiking and is only a short drive. It's approximately a 25 minute drive to Santa Fe Plaza and 54 minutes to Ski Santa Fe.

    The kitchen is fully stocked with the necessary tools to cook your favorite meal or perhaps try a local recipe from one of our cookbooks. The kitchen was renovated in 2020 and has all new stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets.

    The whole house is yours except the detached garage. There is a large circle driveway so there's parking available up to four vehicles.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Fe, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Loretto Chapel and De Vargas Street House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galisteo Basin Preserve and New Mexico Land Conservancy. Santa Fe Children's Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Santa Fe travel guide
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Santa Fe, NM

What's nearby

  • A row of art galleries with unique architecture and outdoor plants.
    Canyon Road
    26 min drive - 31.6 km
  • A person reaching out towards a light source surrounded by colorful lines.
    Meow Wolf
    28 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Vista Grande Public Library
    9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Galisteo Basin Preserve
    17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Hermit's Peak
    19 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Lamy Station
    26 min drive
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    32 min drive
  • McDonald's
    27 min drive
  • Dion’s Pizza
    32 min drive
  • Java Joe's
    24 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dark Sky Retreat Near Santa Fe located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Vista Grande Public Library and within 12 mi (20 km) of Thumb Trailhead and Cowboy Shack Trailhead. Eldorado Community Preserve and Nuckolls Brewing - Lamy Railyard are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 55 reviews
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place outside of town with privacy and great views. We enjoyed a relaxing stay and would return again. Host was very quick to respond and easy to communicate with before and during our stay. Appreciate the comfortable and sufficient accommodations for our multiple day stay. We enjoyed nearby attractions but made sure to have time to rest on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gals adventure to Santa Fe

Home was a perfect place to relax after a busy day touring. Comfortable beds- so nice to get up and have coffee and enjoy the view of the mountains. A well stocked and maintained home. Made our stay most enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

Great home and perfect location to discover Santa Fe and surrounding. The house was perfectly clean and very comfortable. Renee did a great job making us feel at home.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Better than I imagined!! Great views and Beautiful home!!

This house is great, large bedrooms, two living rooms and amazing views from the deck. Highly recommended!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

We have rented in Eldorado each time we have visited Santa Fe. It’s a great location for exploring the area. The house was clean, comfortable, and well decorated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean aan well equipped. Good location.

Clean and well-equipped. Good location off the beaten path. Close to Santa Fe and ABQ.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent, convenient, clean

This was my second time at the property, and it was excellent yet again. We love the location. It's convenient to get to downtown Santa Fe, but also feels like its own quiet space out of the way of the bustle. Catherine is an excellent host, and very easy to get in touch with. We hope to be back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful retreat

Casa Azul Where's the perfect retreat for my friends and I on a 4-day girls vacation. The house was extremely well equipped and comfortable. All the beds were great and very detailed instructions for guests. We would definitely come back to this location again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fun encouraging stay for the weekend.

It was a pleasant couple of days in the peaceful Phoenix Azul house. We love sitting on the patio at night and enjoying the mountains in the distance with the sun going down. The back living room also gives us a chance to drink coffee and play games while having the scenic outdoors in view from the big windows. Everything is kept well and neat in this place. A great retreat-type setting. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and beautiful

We loved the quiet neighborhood and the view of the mountains. Without street lights at night it felt like we were out in the country. It was still close enough for us to go into Santa Fe several times and we enjoyed hiking close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Beautiful house with a beautiful view. The house was decorated beautifully and so comfortable. My only suggestion is that the room next to the kitchen needs shades on the windows to keep the room cooler. But overall loved everything about the house❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fenix Azul

Amazing Stay at Fenix Azul – Highly Recommend!Our two-night stay at Fenix Azul was nothing short of perfect! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the home’s stunning design, immaculate cleanliness, and thoughtful amenities. The space is beautifully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that made us feel right at home.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals, and the living areas were cozy and comfortable. The outdoor space was a highlight—whether enjoying our morning coffee with a view or unwinding in the evening, it was the perfect retreat. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring restful sleep after exploring the area.The hosts were fantastic—responsive, helpful, and clearly dedicated to providing a top-notch experience. Every detail, from the little welcome touches to the well-maintained property, made our stay exceptional.If you’re looking for a peaceful and stylish getaway, Fenix Azul is the perfect choice. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wow! Place to come back to over and over

Oh where do I start, everything about this place says I care about you and your experience here at my well taken care of home. Please stay at Fenix Azul. You are guaranteed peace of mind a great sleep in the best comfort of our bed, pillows the whitest clean bedding ever and the coziest of comforter, a grand view of the nature that surrounds you, and the night stars. So much more to go on about. Just go experience it yourself. It’s a must do. Also, you’ll have the greatest host ever, Renee. Whatever you might night need, she’s on it, with a smile in her voice. Thank you so so much, Renee. Love Peace and prosperity to you and yours, always, Cecilia and Marc. I would send some pics, but I don’t know how.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful moonrises, sunsets and starry skies

This was our second stay at Fenix Azul, and a longer rental of around 3 weeks. The house is immaculately clean and well appointed with plenty of well-selected kitchen supplies for cooking. It's a peaceful ~20min drive to Santa Fe downtown; but there is a local grocery store nearby with all of our favorites. There are also some cute, well-rated restaurants nearby and a gas station. The house is situated between two distant mountain ranges and has a huge tryptic of picture windows in the living room. We ended up doing a lot in that room watching nature and clouds move by, all throughout the day. The beds are very comfortable with high quality linen. Heating and cooling units in each room. It definitely has a vacation feel and is spacious and comfortable enough for remote working. We also had the opportunity to connect with the owner and swap stories, and she is a delight. We look forward to connecting again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fenix Azul was an exceptional place to stay during our trip to Santa Fe. The decor and furniture is so lovely and lends a perfect Southwest flavor to the experience. The location is great if you want to be in nature but still be within driving distance to town. It was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We would highly recommend this house to someone visiting Santa Fe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place -- Would definitely return!

Comfortable, well appointed kitchen, view of desert and mountains lovely, special personal touches, great private patios for bedrooms, plus a gift bag of local specialties -- loved this place!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean and peaceful

Fenix Azul was such an outstanding rental. Clean, quiet, peaceful, and comfortable, the rental provided a lovely home base for a girls weekend in Santa Fe. The views were gorgeous, the beds comfy, and the house both well supplied and well appointed. We’d definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great sunrise and sunset views!

Highly recommended stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

Peaceful location, very clean, comfortable accommodations for 2 couples with separate bathrooms and living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home-away-home in the heart of nature near a world-class city

We were delighted with our stay at Fenix Azul. The home is thoughtfully appointed with what is needed to make it our home away from home. Then there is the setting at the western end of the Eldorado neighborhood - wow! It is hard to find quiet and dark like this in a development so close to a world-class city - with awesome vistas and hiking just outside your door. We'll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and Charming

We enjoyed our 4 night stay here. We found everything comfortable and clean. Cute little kitchen/sitting area with lovely views out the big windows. Didnt use the outside deck because it was too cold but it looked very inviting. Instructions were clear and good communication with the host. A great stay. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent. Great view. Well stocked kitchen.

Perfect location. Great house and deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

El Dorado Vacation

The home, grounds, and location were outstanding! A very peaceful getaway, well furnished and maintained, under magnificent night skies.We would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone visiting Santa Fe, and will likely stay there again in the near future.- Kevin & Christine, Santa Clara, CA
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adorable, beautiful, clean

Well stocked, thoughtful amenities, comfortable beds. The scenery and landscaping were beautiful. We could see stars forever, and Milky Way was perfectly clear in the pitch dark night sky. The host made things easy as well. Most importantly, it was clean!!!