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Scott, your house was the perfect antidote to a stressful week. Drinking coffee with a view of Pedernal was a fabulous way to start the morning. Sipping champagne in the hot tub under the stars was the romantic ending to the evening.

This Casita is absolutely lovely. Pictures are unable to do it justice. My husband and I spent New Year's here on a whim and absolutely loved it. The views from the casita are wonderful. The interior has been well decorated and is very comfortable and enjoyable. We're already eagerly anticipating our next trip!
Brian & Christina, Colorado

Scott & Glynn,
What can I say? We drove up to the Casita at River Bend and when we walked in we immediately felt at home. The Casita is so tastefully decorated and comfortable. It had everything we could have wanted or needed for our three night stay. We enjoyed being able to have candlelight dinners using the candles you have available for guests use. Being able to soak in the outdoor hot tub at night under the stars was awesome. We did venture out and about during the day but couldn't wait to get back to the Casita to enjoy our home away from home...the spectacular views, the hot tub and all the comforts you make available to your guests. We sure do hope to be able to come back and stay sometime in the future.

I stayed at the Casita with my dogs from the evening of August 31st until the morning of September 9th. I am a physical therapist at a very busy and hectic clinic in Los Lunas, New Mexico - I need to get away! I wanted a vacation away from all the stress and noise of a busy office. This was perfect! The house itself and all its amenities were perfect. I kayaked primarily in the Rio Chama and Rio Puerco estuary with access just 10 minutes from the house (must have an SUV if you want to get your kayak or canoe to the water). The views at and around the house were gorgeous all day long, even on cloudy days. At night you can even see the stars while lying in bed in the master bedroom. The most incredible thing is that if you visit Monastery of Christ in the Desert, Ghost Canyon, kayak the estuary all the way to where Rio Chama comes in and then get back to the house you can actually see ALL those places you visited from the house. Oddly enough, at home in Peralta, I wake up every day with some pains and aches in multiple body parts (too many injures from sports) that go away as I start moving around, but at the Casita I woke up every morning painfree! It could be the bed or perhaps the place. For those of you looking for a place to rest or do as much or as little as you can (run, road bike, mountain bike, boat, hike) this is the place. It has everything. For those of you who like to paint, write or do photography this too is the place. I left the casita rested, re-energized, inspired and with the desire to return as soon as it is possible; maybe even this winter. You can view my photos of this vacation but you’ll have to e-mail me as this does not allow me to post the site at imageevent dot com. — Thank you for providing this place to make my vacation as I wanted it to be.

Comment Rating: positive

Comment Text: We have been to New Mexico many times and we must say that this was the most beautiful and wonderful trip yet. The casita was awesome and the 360 views were utterly spectacular. We made several side trips to Ghost Ranch for hiking but could not wait to get back to our temporary home each day. It truly was a fairytale location and Scott & Glynn could not have been more accommodating. Hope to visit again & again...

Glynn & Scott – Our 8 night stay (August 2008) in your lovely casita on the mesa was the highlight of our vacation. The views from both porches and every window were spectacular. The casita was exceptional – huge fluffy towels, amazing bedding and fabulous kitchen with all new stainless appliances and fully furnished with everything we needed to make great evening meals. Loved the spices you had in the cabinets - what a fun touch!. We loved the dimmable lights (amber spots & track lights) - amazing mood lighting for the evenings. The perfect place to either enjoy an amazing day just hanging out (bring a sketch pad – even if you are not that “artistic”, trust me, you will be inspired) or a starting out point for day trips (Taos, Ghost Ranch Hiking, Abiquiu Lake & below the Dam, hiking the Plaza Blanca & Poshuouinge Ruins in Abiquiu). The sunsets every evening were so intense and colorful. One early morning we had a double rainbow that both ends were visible. The hot tub in the evenings made for great star viewing. The daily dilemma was which porch should we eat breakfast/dinner at? Either the front porch with the view of Georgia’s O’keeffe’s El Pedernal or the back porch which overlooks the rivers flowing into Abiquiu Lake and the canyons beyond. We got great WIFI on our laptop. We could have easily spent another week exploring the area. We cannot express how much we enjoyed your charming casita. It was truly delightful. Highly recommend! Jack & Diane – Dallas, TX

For those travelers who want to enhance their Santa Fe experience, Abiquiu is a must see! River Bend casita is an excellant value. We rafted the Chama River, fished Abiquiu Lake, hiked the Echo Amitheater and visited Ghost Ranch. Recommend your casita? You Betcha!