We loved our experience at Casita Chamisa. It was comfortable and beautiful, and we were treated to a personal breakfast prepared by Arnold, the charming and friendly owner. His stories about the property, and the video about his late wife, were intriguing and heartwarming. The heated indoor pool was an added treat. If you are looking for an antiseptic chain hotel, this is probably not the place for you. If you are looking for a unique experience that you will long remember and treasure, we can't recommend it highly enough.

We had such a great time! The house is so unique and so comfortable. The property is beautiful and everything about the place has a story. Water pressure was great. The studio has a kitchenette and a tempurpedic bed. We got the best nights' sleep both nights. It is peaceful and quiet at night. There is a heated, indoor pool and two person hot tub. And there was a little flat screen in our room.
Arnold is an absolute delight. He is a wonderful, older gentleman who makes the best breakfasts. He is very precise about things and has spent years perfecting his recipes. Everything he made us was special and delicious. You can tell he really enjoys sharing his home with people. We were there when some people called to book a room and he beamed and said "some people are coming to stay in the guest house" with a big smile and did a little happy dance. The place has a very interesting history and the stories of Arnold and Kit's lives are everywhere. He is so much fun to talk to and his smile will melt your heart. We will definitely make it a point to visit again.

Arnold is a very nice older gentleman but is very regimented.The guest house was cramped, dated, not so clean and kind of creepy. The outside door from the "greenhouse" did not lock. The kitchenette is ancient and had frost several inches thick. There were 3 of us women that had made reservations and after returning after dark the first night decided we just coulndn't stay there. We packed up, left some money on the table and left. I like quirky and different, but all I can say is this place made us very uncomfortable.

Room was clean and comfortable.
Trash was not emptied once during our 4 night stay, towels were not changed nor bed made. The room lacked ventilation. There was an old wooden screen door leading outside, that was held closed by a hook and eye, so we did not feel safe leaving the inside door open at night. There was a very old table fan with a grate covering the metal blades that had spaces big enough for your whole hand to fit in - I was terrified to move it once the fan was on - and it was very noisy.
The location can't be beat for the Balloon Fiesta. We had requested to have our breakfasts to go, but that wasn't available, and breakfast was only served at 8:30 (video at 8:00).
Arnold was very friendly.
If you can go with the flow, and don't worry about being any place in a hurry, this place could be for you. If you are looking for room service and luxury, you should pass on it.