Bohemian B&B with a Garden of Art
Casas de Suenos Photo by Nicki Hurd
Manzano Casa with the hot tub was ours for the night.
Manzano Casa Photo by Andrew Leggett
Delighted to have been upgraded for the same price by reception when we arrived.
Manzano Casa
The Casa was warm and the fireplace made it cosy.
Breakfast Room Casas de Suenos Photo by Andrew Leggett
Breakfast was served in a lovely room and was included , so I would say we got a great deal. The server was from the Chihuahua Mountains and had a lovely accent.
It was recommended to us by a friend that stayed here with her family. She noted it was older and not updated and would not be for everyone, but unique and interesting.
Garden Casas de Suenos Photo by Andrew Leggett
I heard that it was an artists commune at one time. It has a charming courtyard with a gazebo and lots of artistic nooks around the grounds. It was January, and I enjoyed the winter look ,but imagined that it must look gorgeous when it is in full bloom. I envisioned art classes in the courtyard, painters in various spots around the garden, a pottery kiln in a studio, and someone reading poetry in the evenings, as they all gathered around.
Manzano Casa Casas de Suenos Photo by Nicki Hurd
Staff took care of building and lighting the fire, as well as preheating the hot tub before we arrived. The hot tub was huge. It looked like one that is meant to live outside, but added to the unconventional feel of the place.
Manzano Casa Casa de Suenos
The heat made a bit of noise during the night but the grounds were quiet and tucked away from city noises and traffic.
Breakfast Room Casa de Suenos
Our visit ended perfectly by getting my partner arrested, for being cheeky by some locals stopping by to check out the place. ;- ) January, 2011
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