CASA CANDELILLA - Santa Fe style home in the heart of Alpine.

Our stay at Casa Candelilla exceeded our expectations in every way! Beautifully and carefully decorated with folk art, comfy beds, great pillows and linens and a well stocked kitchen with both Keurig and regular coffee makers. The outdoor sitting areas and xeriscaped yard we especially enjoyed! The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. Parking was only a few steps from the back door. The full bath plus half bath worked well for two birding companions. Dining out was memorable at Reata-which was 3 minutes away down quiet neighborhood streets. Can hardly wait to come back!

This place felt like home the minute we walked in. It is clear that it has been cared for with the same love and attention one takes with their own home. Not just for some strangers. And it was stocked with everything you could possibly need or want. There was even a nice collection of vinyl records we might have in our own collection if we had one and a turntable to play them on. There were books about the area and art and novels to read at your leisure. Beautiful art and handmade textiles were hung all over the walls and little ceramic trinkets placed on tables and book shelves probably from local artists. It was just all so charming. And I can’t say enough about how clean it was. It was scoured. You could eat off the floors! We weren’t able to meet Kathleen but we did meet Tom and liked him right away. Super friendly and eager to make our stay comfortable. I think if we lived in Alpine we’d be hanging out with both them. Our stay was short and we were sorry we hadn’t booked it for longer but definitely will next time. Anyone who wants to hike to your hearts content, visit historical sights and museums, eat great food and stargaze from some of the best possible spots on earth—all from a charming, comfortable and quiet retreat, we recommend Casa Candelilla without the slightest hesitation. Thank you Kathleen and Tom for being such amazing hosts!

Very comfortable house, well appointed kitchen, and excellent outside area to enjoy. Very response hosts.

This was our second stay at the same location. Our first visit was two years ago. Everything was exceptional, the site was well-provisioned, and everything worked.The property is quiet and well-maintained and the Griffiths are always pleasant to deal with. This is our first and ONLY choice in Alpine.

Kathleen and Tom were very responsive when a small inconvenience arose at the house. The house itself was comfortable, nicely decorated, had everything we could have needed, and was located in a quiet location close to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again!

We had a great time at Casa Candelilla. Loved the attention to detail and all the personal touches. Enjoyed the art work in the house. Kathleen called us while we were on our way and had the coffee maker stocked up with our favorite coffee and cream. Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean with more than enough amenities, and the kitchen had all the necessary utensils. We enjoyed the xeriscaped front and backyard with plenty of seating and tons of birds. The location is very close to downtown Alpine, especially the grocery store is just a mile away. Plenty of space to park two cars.

The home is clean, comfortable, quiet and nicely decorated. The outside area is gorgeous!

Beautiful and comfortable. Very clean and anything you need! Also, the courtyard is enchanting and filled with butterflies! (The season supplies the butterflies).

I had the most incredible stay! It was very clean and cozy. It had everything you could need during your stay. I enjoyed the record player tremendously The owner was so attentive and incredibly helpful and suggested fun things to do around town. I will be coming back here! The outside areas are so relaxing and I enjoyed seeing all the birds!! An incredible place!

We had a great stay in this charming home. Great location with beautiful courtyard. The house was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. Great owner and great communication!

The property and house were just as described. It was very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Beds were great. The neighborhood was very quiet. We will definitely stay there again. The owners checked on us to make sure we arrived safely.

We had a great time in Alpine. We hope to be back and would 100% recommend this spot for travelers. Very relaxing.

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