The regal Sangre de Cristo Mountains are visible through the windows of Cielo Grande 303, and hiking and mountain biking trails are just beyond your front door. The two-bedroom condo is also less than 10 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and many of the city’s other cultural and historical attractions. So whether you’re planning an outdoorsy getaway or a vacation of urbane pursuits, Cielo Grande 303 is the perfect home base.

You’ll be charmed the moment you step into the condo’s open-plan living/dining area. The beamed ceiling, kiva fireplace, and colorful art remind you that you’re in the heart of the Southwest. The luxurious leather sofa and bucket chairs ensure maximum comfort. As you watch a movie on the flat-screen HDTV with cable, surf the web via the free WiFi, or play I Spy with the kids, you’ll feel blissfully at ease—and isn’t that what a vacation is all about?

There’s no shortage of restaurants nearby. Sometimes, though, it’s more relaxing (and more affordable) to eat in. Cielo Grande 303’s kitchen is equipped with all the appliances, cookware, and tableware you could possibly need, whether you’re brewing that all-important first cup of coffee in the morning or hosting a holiday feast. Six people can easily gather around the dining table; for snacks you can perch at the breakfast bar.

Another option is to head outside for a barbecue. The Cielo Grande complex includes an alfresco dining area with tables, chairs, and charcoal grills. Even the simplest meal tastes better when savored outdoors among the fresh mountain breezes, with hummingbirds supplying the background music.

Cielo Grande 303 has its own private patio as well. Covered so that you can keep cool in the shade even during the height of summer, it’s a lovely spot to start your day watching eagles soar above the mountains. It’s an equally serene space for gazing out at the star-studded night sky before turning in.

Both bedrooms are decorated, like the rest of Cielo Grande 303, in classic Southwestern style. The primary suite features a king-size bed you’ll love sprawling out on after a day of hiking, skiing, or gallery hopping; there’s also a flat-screen TV so you can watch your favorite late-night shows while snuggling under the covers. With a double bed, the second bedroom sleeps two people as well. What’s more, the living area’s sofa opens into a queen-size bed, so that Cielo Grande 303 can accommodate six guests in all—not counting a pet or two.

The primary suite has a full bathroom, and the condo includes a convenient half-bath as well. Speaking of convenience, Cielo Grande 303 has its own washer and dryer, so you can pack light and even return home with clean clothes in your luggage. When you arrive at the condo you’ll find the beds perfectly made up, plenty of fresh towels for the bathrooms, and extra bedding ready and waiting. Feel free to kick off your stay with a nap or a shower! Chances are, though, you’ll want to start exploring everything Santa Fe has to offer. Santa Fe Plaza, the Palace of the Governors, San Miguel Chapel (the oldest church in the continental United States), and Loretto Chapel, with its famed spiral staircase, are just a few of the must-see sites only minutes away. Art-lovers will want to head to Museum Hill, home to the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Museum of Indian Arts, the Museum of International Folk Art, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. For outdoorsy pursuits, there are the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, of course, as well as Ski Santa Fe and Thompson Peak.

No matter how you spend your days, you’ll love returning to the comfort, charm, and convenience of Cielo Grande 303. Don’t miss out on this perfectly located home base; book your stay today! Please Note: The kiva fireplace is not operational. STR268192