| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 2 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/11/09 |
Positive
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Pretty like a picture. We felt at home in this tasteful,
historically interesting and well located house. The
owners are generous, true hosts. We would be thrilled
to return. |
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Anonymous |
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| 10/29/09 |
Positive
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| An adorable place filled with charm made my stay in Santa Fe fun and relaxing. I would love to come back to enjoy another week of peace. And the best part is I could walk to the Plaza in 5 minutes! |
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Anonymous |
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| 05/09/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a joy it has been for us to step into your world, bathed in color and the sweeping dynamic of Noel's paintings. We are truly grateful for all you both did to create this moment in time and will depart this world with a host of beautiful memories and a reaffirmation of the beauty/goodness of life!
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Molly Ellis
Oregon
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| 05/09/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Mil gracico por todo y espero poder volver.
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Chihuahua, Mexico
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| 05/09/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Great spot in Santa Fe, a hidden treasure!
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Philip Banford
MN
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| 05/09/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This has been a perfect location for our family on the occasion of the Ben West/Allison Bentley wedding. We have enjoyed each room, not only for the comfort it has afforded, but also because each room is of such artistic interest. Such a beautiful place to call home. Thanks for your personal hospitality, Russ and Noel.
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The Peters
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| 08/10/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You and Noel made us feel at home. We and our guests enjoyed a uniquely New Mexico welcome.
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Susan and Fred
CNMI
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| 06/12/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My only regret is that there was so many activities to do, and food to eat, and that I didn't get to spend as much time in charming Adore as I would have liked. I hope to return. In the meanwhile, I've sung "Colorful Santa Fe's" praises far and wide. Thanks again.
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Marla Terrell
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| 05/01/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our stay in colorful Casa Adore made our visit feel more authentic. The view of the full moon from here--over the cross on the hill--was breathtaking.
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Clyde/Judy St John
MN
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| 12/27/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Canyon Road, Noel's mulled wine, Russ's singing Christmas Carols--made the BEST Christmas Eve I've experienced in many years. Claudia and I will definitely come again at Christmas.
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Cara Morton
TX
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| 09/09/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Pure bliss -- more than a "house"-- a place of color and spirit full of beauty . . .
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Susan Hill
CA
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| 05/09/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
So wonderful to see you again. The conversations were as rich as always and the metanoia evident. We'll be back!
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Claire & Anthony Ellis
AUSTRALIA
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| 08/23/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We really appreciate your kind arrangement and hospitality.
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Nobu, Yuko & Agatha
Japan
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| 08/09/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We LOVE the house and its wonderful colors. We wish we could fly you to Kansas so you could advise us on OUR paint colors!!
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Kansas
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| 08/07/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Your casita is truly a treasure. The simple beauty of Southwest color and structure surrounded us.
Noel, I enjoyed your books very much, too.
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Gary & Suzanne Kirk
NE
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| 08/02/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for your warm welcome and your unfailing accurate information, advice and help.
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Chris & Francil Calman
London and Seattle
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| 07/24/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
From the moment we drove through your driveway, we felt that we had a sacntuary. We were very comfortable at the well-equipped house; our senses were filled. Noel, thank you for sharing your stories; they enriched and inspired. . . Gaia, you reminded us how much we value community and connection among our group. May many weary travelers find this oasis for relaxation and for playing.
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Bea and Jim
CO
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| 07/01/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This was a cozy place to which we returned each night. We can truly say that we have never stayed at any place quite as authentic and unique. And my wife really enjoyed Noel's books.
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Stan
SC
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| 06/24/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
A beautiful home only an artist could have created.
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Marie Jose and Dominique
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| 06/20/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The perfect place for our first--and hopefully not last--trip to Santa Fe. Especially because our hosts provided excellent suggestions for everything from day hikes to grocery stores. Thanks for the hospitality.
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Johnson Family
Duluth, MN
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| 05/18/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
As I was reading through one of Noel's fascinating books on weaving, I came to the part on "pathways" and realized "Otero-by-the-Plaza" is a physical "pathway" of sorts: there is an overwhelming sense of "liberation, peace, and security" and it fills you with positive energy that readies you for the next adventure. What a wonderful, restorative feeling--enhanced greatly by the indescribable company of Otero's wonderful hosts: Russ and Noel. Thank you.
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Mauri Ziff
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| 05/11/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
When we turned down the narrow driveway to Otero-by-the-Plaza, we wondered what we were getting into. Then there were you two to greet us with your puppets and we knew all was going to be great. Among the five of us we've stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, the Ritz in Paris, Algonso XIII in Seville, The Brown Palace in Denver and the Luxor in Las Vegas NV, but none can compare in charm, color, ambiance and eclectic decor of your cottages--and--this includes your gracious and charming hospitality.
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Francis, Harriett, Mary Beth, Pat
TX & NJ
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| 04/08/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you for reminding me one of the best surprises of travelling is the people you meet. You are an inspiration to living thoughtfully and with joy. Blessings on your head.
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Jocelyn Peterson
Granville, OH
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| 03/19/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What fortune for us that a mouse-click could lead us to your beautiful and spritiual home. Thank you for sharing the richness of your lives with us. The children will remember this visit for a long time--as will we. With much affection --
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Julie, Jeff, Maddie, & Doug
CO
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| 03/01/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We were enchanted with the area around Santa Fe, the excellent restaurants, museums, art galleries--and the crisp clear air. But most of all, we enjoyed your charming, well-appointed home. What a delight.
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Carey-Schodolski
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| 02/24/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It is wonderful when "reality exceeds expectations." This is just what happened when we arrived here. Thank you.
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Cherie Lind
Ontario, Canado
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| 01/05/03 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We loved staying here enveloped in color, art, inspiration and love. I loved the light bouncing off the walls to make the rooms glow and heighten the color contrast. We leave anxious to return for a longer stay.
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Becky Bennett
Austin
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| 12/27/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Christmas 2002. We enjoyed the peace and beauty of the home and read as many books by Noel as we could during the week. We'll be back as soon as we can and while away will share OUR Santa Fe with everyone we know!
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Patti Pate
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| 11/11/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Weather in the 50s, light drizzle, scent of pinon in the air. Your hospitality has created a temporary home for our sharing and memories. Thank you and Kudos.
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Sonja Dolnick
CO
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| 11/01/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Exceptionally friendly people, simplicity of daily living, and artful surroundings; you have reintroduced us to the "Spirit of Southwestern Living."
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Karen and Chet White
Santa Cruz, CA
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| 10/12/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Planning our trip to Santa Fe, we were hesitant to select accomodations on-line. But blind faith paid off! Close to the Plaza, all the ammenities we could need, beautiful rooms, incredible art work, we couldn't have found a more perfect place!
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Jeff & Christy Jacobs
IL
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| 10/04/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We both needed exactly the gracious hospitality you offered. We are rested mentally and physically. You put true meaning to the words, "mi casa es su casa."
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Colleen and Gail
CO
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| 10/01/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Such a joy to stay with you again. I admire you both for the lives you have lived and the richly, genuine beings you have become. What an inspiration to reside within your works of art and be surrounded by your creativity and the dramatic Santa Fe environs. I'll spread the word--Otero-by-the-Plaza's the only place to stay in Santa Fe! So thankful for all the ways you made our visit so meaningful and memorable.
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Susan Brown Phellps
Martha's Vineyard
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| 10/01/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What an unforgettable joy this time with you has been. I have felt the warmth and radiance of your beauty in surroundings, in your philosophy of life, and how you live it--and the giving you both are. The encouragement you gave me to paint will last me a long time so I feel I am taking part of you home with me--a big impact on my life. Will try to always live in beauty the way you do. My heart's thanks.
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Laura Wilkening
Solvang, CA
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| 10/01/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Your hospitality was refreshing--we felt like family!
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Kathy Hamilton
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| 09/08/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Your home is so beautiful. Wish we could transfer the color to Ohio!
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Molly and Chuck Tufts
Cincinnati
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| 09/02/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
After a miserable trip on Frontier Airlines, what a wonderful relief to be comforted by such an inviting home. We could live here. Thank you for saving our vacation and transforming it into a most pleasurable trip.
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Joanne, Carl, Leslie, Blaise, Jac
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| 09/01/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Language, with all its power, lacks the ability to express fully what you have so perfectly created here at this casita. The harmony between Santa Fe and Casita, between the vista and values exuded here are most silent, yet most profound. We found a home in your beautiful world and we thank you for the opportunity. Please save our wine for next time. I can't wait to toast our next Santa Fe sunset and to see you both again.
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Lee and Mary
Norman, OK
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| 08/30/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Bertha Stevens pointed out something special: "To Walk In Beauty." To walk in beauty is a blessing. What makes you "Sir Russell" and you "The Lady Noel" so special is that you share your blessing and enable others to walk in beauty as well. Thank you for your hospitality, the wit, the conversation and the inspiration. One can never look at ones world in quite the same way after a stay a Otero-by-the-Plaza.
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David Keith
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| 08/09/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Great Place - Great Ambiance - Great Character
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Kyle & Maya
Austin
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| 07/28/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I am not even out the door and already looking forward to returning. So happy to have met you, we'll be back.
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Victoria
Boulder
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| 06/29/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Lovely house, GREAT location. We will definitely be back! Beautiful!
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Erika Parrino
San Francisco
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| 06/20/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our trip was charmed from the moment we arrived at Otero-by-the-Plaza and met Russell! What a wonderfully relaxing, perfectly located and unique casa for our stay. Next visit, we may rent the whole compound!
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Pat Newport
Corvallis, OR
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| 06/12/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The timbre is "Santa Fe"
The metric is worldly
The rhythm is timelessness
The rhyme is color
For this moment Russ and Noel tended well.
Refreshment is what I needed and what I received. Many blessings upon you!
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Rod Podhaysky
Boulder
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| 05/09/02 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Finally meeting you both was a wonderful and exciting experience. Your combined love of art and warm hospitality made for a weekend we'll never forget. We'll treasure your friendship and sense of humor always.
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Lis & Ken
Colorado Springs
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