Guest Raves and Reviews

Nothing pleases us more than to know that others truly enjoy our home. Please feel free to read some of the reviews left in the Casa de Alma guestbook or sent to us since we purchased and remodeled the property in 2005.

Marilyn & Jay Mitchell
Owners/Managers
Casa de Alma, Santa Fe, NM

Comments and Reviews from our Guests; Newest First

“Casa De Alma has everything – thick robes, sharp knives, jumbo beds, storage space galore, all the food you need to get started, and it is so beautiful!  We just love the décor, the landscaping and even the plaster!  What a comfortable retreat and visual feast…Thank you for the most fabulous weekend!  Friends from San Francisco, New Mexico, Dallas, and Rhode Island, 2008

“Lovely perfectly appointed place to stay in Santa Fe.  Many thanks.”  L.H. Family, Fort Worth/Dallas, TX, 2008

"Your house is perfect...what a lovely haven: convenient, comfortable, clean, beautifully appointed with just about everything we could need. Simply a luxurious environment. I can't wait to return." (PH, Fort Worth, Texas, 2008)

"Your home exceeded our expectations and provided a comfortable refuge after snow skiing and visiting the local sites.  The home and furnishings were all beautiful. I have never been much of one to recommend lodging to family or friends; however, I would not hesitate recommending your home to anyone looking for a vacation rental in the Santa Fe area." (KF, Rockwall, Texas, 2008)

“Thank you for sharing your wonderful Casa De Alma with our family.  We had a perfect Thanksgiving weekend with our entire family.  We so appreciated having a home base from which to enjoy all that this area offers – hiking, road trips, shopping, and dining.  Many memories were made here this week!”  (T&J, M, M,A, L, Mass, Vermont, NY, 2007)

“It is the Spirit of your home and all of Santa Fe that we will carry with us home.  Thank you!”  CT, GS, MN, DS, & MT, St. Paul, MN, 2007)

"Casa de Alma was a really great and relaxing sanctuary to which we gladly retreated after walking up and down Canyon Road!  The property met or exceeded my expectations in all ways!" (DF, Las Vegas, NM, 2007)

“The house has been wonderful to stay in and with such a well equipped kitchen and such comfy beds; I just wish we could stay longer.  We definitely plan on coming back soon and doing it all over again!  Thank you for this lovely place!  (MB, Austin, Texas, 2007)

"Your home was even better than we had imagined! What a peaceful retreat and a great place for us to gather. We cooked at home every night but one and so enjoyed your kitchen! We also enjoyed late evenings under the stars on the patio! Thanks so much for sharing with us, and please know that the next time we visit Santa Fe, we will surely see if the Casa de Alma is available to rent again." (SH, Chagrin Falls, Ohio - 2007)

“Casa de Alma lives up to its name!  [House of Soul] Our weekend was filled with a joyous spirit of love and friendship.  Our every amenity was met, from coffee on the patio to wine by the fire.  We all were cradled in comfort each night by this home’s unmatched ambiance.  Thank you for covering every detail and sharing your enchanting home.”  (DM, Plano, TX, 2007)

"We absolutely loved Casa de Alma.  It was perfect for us and our friends.  The lovely furnishings really enhanced the Santa Fe ambience for us.  The house was spotlessly clean and tidy and well equipped.  The air conditioning worked well, the beds were very comfortable and the nights were so quiet and dark. Loved it!" (FK, Delta, British Columbia, 2007)

“Casa de Alma was the perfect sanctuary from the hustle and bustle and day to day demands.  Thank you for allowing us to enjoy this place.”  (W&S, 2007)

“We loved staying in your home.  The décor was tops!  It will always be a special place in our hearts – the weekend our son got married in Santa Fe.”  (G Family, 2007)

“How we loved our time in your beautiful home!  Thanks for sharing!”  (S&J, 2007)

“A wonderful location for an active family!  Fishing, hiking, rafting and a beautiful wedding!  The house fit all seven of us comfortably, and the kitchen made it easy to avoid the hour wait at restaurants downtown!  (H Family, 2007)

“What a wonderful place for us to stay!  The pictures on the internet didn’t lie – gracious, tasteful, comfortable, stylish and spotless!  Thank you so much, we will definitely consider Casa De Alma as our home away from home in Santa Fe.” (FK & FD, New York, 2007)

“From the moment we drove into the driveway, our wonderful adventure began!  Wandering from room to room gave us the true feeling of being immersed in the Southwestern culture.  Coming home exhausted each night, we were greeted with the calming environment your home provided.”  (MF & SC, Tampa, FL, 2007)

“We have enjoyed your beautifully appointed home and are so happy we were able to spend time here.  Celebrating a 60th birthday with good friends in Santa Fe was such a wonderful experience and was complimented by this gorgeous home.  We loved the robes, the fireplaces, and all the extra nice touches that make this spot “one of a kind.”  We will return as soon as possible!”  (SM, CF, NM, PB, JS, Palm Desert, CA; Seattle, WA, 2007)

“Weather was great!  The house was fabulous!”  (CM, Wilmington, NC, 2007)

“A wonderful, cozy, beautifully designed house to call our own for a week!  Thank you for an enchanted New Mexico holiday.”  JB&CS, Minneapolis, MN, 2007)

“Thank you for your lovely house!  We had an amazing New Year’s Eve and had just a great time.”  (TA, Syrah, Russia, 2007)

“Two grandmothers, one great grandmother, and two daughters enjoyed your home immensely.  Everything we needed was provided and, as one is a designer, appreciated all the beauty it provided too!  Thank you for a beautiful, clean, and well appointed home!”  We will surely return!” 
(LB, Larkspur, CO, 2006)

“We thoroughly enjoyed staying in your beautiful home.  The amenities of the house were first class.” (CM, Morristown, NJ, 2006)

“What a perfect place to stay while enjoying Santa Fe!  You have thought of everything and we couldn’t ask for anything more.  Love the décor as well!”  (B&MS, Minneapolis, MN, 2006)

“Wow -- such fun!  Our first visit to Santa Fe!  We loved it and look forward to coming again soon.  Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us.  Truly no stone has been left unturned here!  A very special time for our family.”  (V Family, FL, AL, and GA, 2006)

“We have our own retreat in the Applachian Foothills of North Georgia, and we appreciate the care with which this house was built and appointed with items of local flavor.  Very tasteful and comfortable. (R Family, Birmingham, AL, 2006)

 “Your luxurious home was the perfect setting for our reunion of four St. John’s College alumnae.  No detail has been overlooked in the furnishings of your beautiful getaway – preparing meals in your kitchen was a delightful surprise, with everything needed to prepare and enjoy relaxing meals together.  The neighborhood is quiet and charming, with shady trees and lilacs blooming.  We loved relaxing on the patio, with the lovely flowers blooming in pots.  We enjoyed walking to Canyon Road for the wonderful galleries.  Thanks for a comfortable and elegant home away from home where four friends could reconnect, relax, shop, feast, and laugh.  College was never this much fun! (S, L, L & D; California, Texas, Rhode Island, New Mexico, 2006)

“It took us awhile to get over the disappointment that no “Alma” actually lives here, but once we did we were beguiled by this Casa’s charm, as any sentient creature would be.  Perhaps there are bluer skies somewhere, but not on this planet.”  (JI, Seattle, WA, 2006)

“Thank you for the perfect beginning to our Santa Fe adventure!  Casa de Alma is splendid – every room captures the art, culture, and even the whimsy of the southwest.  Thank you for anticipating our needs – audiocito amigas”  (J&GO, Eau Claire, WI, 2006)

“We are so grateful for this beautiful home!  Thank you for sharing it with us.  This was a big part of our joy on the vacation.  We have filled the house with laughter and filled our hearts with love.”  (D, V, E, E, & S, Fairview, TX, 2006)

“What a perfect getaway!” The perfect location to walk to the galleries and downtown shops, Casa de Alma is snug and charming and we can’t wait to come back.”(J&S, Seattle, WA, 2006)

“This was our second time staying at Casa de Alma and we enjoyed it as much as the first.  We love the ambience, coziness and location.  Thank you for making Casa de Alma available for others to enjoy!”  (H&CM, Santa Ynez, CA, 2006)

“The perfect Santa Fe abode in which to celebrate Ellen’s 60th birthday!  We are grateful to you for sharing it with us and only wish we did not have to leave so soon.”  (J, E, C, & C, Santa Barbara, CA, 2006)

“Such a nice home!  The weather is wonderful…great for walking to the galleries and seeing historic Santa Fe.  Lovely!!!  (J&G, Corvallis, OR, 2005)

“Thank you for such a wonderful introduction to the southwest!  You’ve got a lovely home here, very well furnished and tastefully decorated.  We will cherish the memories of our stay!”  (J&S, Asheville, North Carolina, 2005)

“We wanted a cozy refuge, a nest to help us refuel from our busy lives and this home provided it beautifully.  The house is special, more than a rental.  The service was great as well. (C&HM, Santa Ynez, CA, 2005)

“Your house captures the spirit of Santa Fe.  Thank you for a wonderful vacation.” (J&VM, Tybee Island, GA, 2005)

“Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.  It is awesome and we loved staying here.  The decorating is fabulous and puts our home to shame.  Thank you for a wonderful week.  We will be back!  (JD and MC, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2005)

“We enjoyed staying in your lovely home so very much.  We definitely plan to return!”(J&JM, Brenkenridge, Colorado, 2005)

“Thank you for such a lovely cozy house.  We had a wonderful time here.”  (A&EL, Portland, OR, 2005)

 “Your home is so neat and truly one-of-a kind.  We are inspired to decorate ours the same!  Thank you for sharing your home with us.”  (N&WS, McKinney, Texas, 2005)

“Our first visit to Santa Fe was outstanding! What a perfect house!”  (S Family, Texas, 2005)

“I have visited Santa Fe before but I have never felt such a wonderful feeling as I have while staying in such a perfect house.  Thank you!”  (BA, Tucson, AZ, 2005)

“Your home is a masterful and divine marriage of Southwest comfort and elegance!” ( WCM, San Francisco, CA, 2005)

“Thank you for providing such an elegant home, beautifully furnished, special in all ways!”  (JWE Family, NY, NY, 2005)

Please also enjoy our complete photo album with large photos for easy viewing, a floor plan of the home, and a location map showing distance to the Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road.