Rio Chama

Clean room. The four pillows provided were flat. Parking included. Quiet area and within walking distance of locations. Free breakfast, but no non pork breakfast meats. Ordered cheeseburger in restaurant and waited 10 minutes for mustard! She cleaned a table, went into the kitchen, served food, and made drinks while I waited. Finally I went up to her, she forgot and said she’d bring it to me. I went back to her and told her I’ll take here. Cheeseburger was cold.

Tucked just far enough off the plaza to escape the siren song of low-gear tourist traffic, the Inn at Vanessie exists in that sweet, intentional pocket of Santa Fe: close enough to inhale the distant, wood-fired scent of downtown, but blissfully removed from its midday clamor. It is less of a hotel and more of a quiet, sun-baked refuge where the frantic pace of the modern world simply dissolves into the high-desert air. The Spirit of the Space: Stepping onto the grounds feels like inheriting a well-kept secret. With only a handful of exclusive keys to go around, the property completely bypasses the anonymous, bustling energy of larger resorts. Instead, it offers an intimate layout that feels like staying at the private compound of a well-traveled, quietly affluent uncle—the kind who understands that luxury is best delivered without a neon sign. The aesthetic is pure Southwestern poetry, balancing authentic rustic charm with a distinct, old-money. What Sets the Sanctuary Apart Generous Proportions: The rooms here don't merely accommodate; they breathe. The layout offers sprawling, expansive square footage that mirrors the wide-open New Mexico skies, giving you ample space to unpack both your luggage and your thoughts.

Beautiful, quaint and loaded with the essentials. Quiet, private and clean pool and hot tub area. Quiet and respectful neighbors. Beautiful area and views, especially at sunset.