Northern New Mexico · 30 minutes from Santa Fe
Your own peaceful stretch
of the Pecos River.
Rent the entire private property: a cliffside home on private property along both banks of the Pecos, a 30-foot seasonal waterfall and canyon views on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness.
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The Cliff House
Built into the canyon wall, open to the river.
The Cliff House is a custom Fred Klein adobe, designed around the views of the Pecos River and the canyon below. About 25 feet of retractable glass doors, in two sections, slide open to join much of the back of the house to the canyon, the river and the outdoor living areas. Inside, an open, studio-style layout keeps those views in sight from the living room and the master sleeping area alike.
The whole place is yours. When you book the Cliff House you rent the entire private property: the house, the cliffside patios, the meadow and the riverbanks on both sides of the Pecos. No shared spaces and no other guests.
- A custom Fred Klein adobe home
- About 25 feet of retractable glass doors opening to the canyon
- Open, studio-style living with river views
- Sleeps up to 7
Private property · Both banks
Secluded on both banks.
The Cliff House sits on private property along both banks of the beautiful Pecos River. This secluded setting offers remarkable privacy, and it's rare to encounter anyone else along this stretch of the river. Wander down through the meadow to fish, paddle, follow the trails beneath the bluffs or settle in at a riverside campsite.
Falling water
A waterfall beside the house, a spillway below it.
The monsoon waterfall
Right beside the house, a sandstone cliff roughly 30 feet wide and 30 feet tall becomes a waterfall during the monsoon season, typically July through October. When a monsoon storm hits the surrounding area, the falls frequently come to life, from a gentle stream to a powerful, raging cascade depending on the rainfall. Between storms the ledge stands dry. When it runs, you can watch it from the Jacuzzi tub.
During monsoon season, the waterfall is a spectacular sight. As with any natural waterway in New Mexico, guests should use caution around flowing water and avoid the waterfall and drainage areas during or following storms.
The dam & river spillway
Below the house, a dam on the property spreads the Pecos into a wide, glittering spillway. Unlike the seasonal waterfall, the river and spillway flow year-round, through winter and even in freezing weather, so the sound of moving water is always there.
The dam isn't a swimming or boating feature, and the water just above and below it isn't automatically safe. Please take care near the spillway.
Inside
Light, stone and canyon views.
Sleep
King in the open-plan master area · Queen guest bedroom · Queen sleeper sofa · Twin XL rollaway
Comfort
Restoration Hardware furnishings · Radiant heated floors · Wood-burning fireplace · Jacuzzi tub & steam shower
Living
Well-stocked kitchen · Washer & dryer · Charcoal grill on the back porch · Kayaks, canoes & tubes
Experiences
The river first. Then everything else.
Most days here revolve around the water. Beyond it lie the Pecos Wilderness, national forest trails and Santa Fe.
Off-road trails are in the nearby national forest, not on the Cliff House property. Want to explore by Jeep? Visitors can look into Jeep Wrangler rentals at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), subject to availability and rental restrictions.
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Plan your stay
Check dates & book.
Your booking includes the entire private property: the house, the grounds and the riverfront. See live availability and current rates on any of our booking partners, or contact us directly with questions.
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Getting here
Secluded, not remote.
On the edge of the Pecos Wilderness, 30 minutes east of Santa Fe in Northern New Mexico. We're half a mile off Interstate 25 on a county road maintained year-round.
74 County Road B41ASan Jose, NM 87565
Not every GPS shows our address. If yours doesn't, navigate to the Pecos River Station in San Jose, less than a mile away.
Area guide & directions