You know the feeling -- you arrive at your VRBO, cross your fingers and unlock the door. Will this place be as good as the inviting photos and the positive reviews? Well, when my wife and I opened the door to Sylvie and Harland's casita, we just stood there, smiling. "Score!" I said. "Jackpot!" my wife said. You walk in and are immersed in color -- the tilework, the art, the unobtrusive little treasures. The casita is small -- like we wanted -- but somehow expansive. It's essentially one room, but the clever design makes it feel like you're in different rooms -- kitchen, dining area, bedroom, living room (the gorgeous blue-tiled bathroom is a separate room). Very satisfying and clever.The casita, which abuts the main house, is quiet and very private. It sits at the very end of an upscale, environmentally designed neighborhood called El Dorado. The houses are far apart, and fit beautifully in the New Mexico landscape. We spent every evening on our enclosed patio, and it was like being in a National Park. It's absolutely silent, except for the occasional chirp and rustle of nature. The night sky was like sitting in a private planetarium! We watched a coyote trot by. Rabbits, lizards, birds that my wife the birder had never seen before. And every evening a spectacular mountain sunset.And finally, the hosts are a delight. Sylvie and Harland are gracious, charming, and happy to provide guidance to enhance your stay.A marvelous five days at the Enchanted Sunset Casita!
