Meet Heritage House — the oldest standing home in Los Alamos. Steps from Bell Street's tasting rooms, restaurants and shops, this artfully restored 1882 treasure offers fully fenced yard, lush courtyards, covered patios, fire pits, BBQs, & outdoor dining.
Meet Heritage House — the oldest standing home in Los Alamos. Steps from Bell Street's tasting rooms, restaurants and shops, this artfully restored 1882 treasure offers fully fenced yard, lush courtyards, covered patios, fire pits, BBQs, & outdoor dining.
Afternoon light turns the stained-glass entry into a jewel box. The living room opens to the left; the first-floor primary suite—the "Boudoire de Bouge" and private bath—is tucked to the right. Historic charm, thoughtful flow.
Afternoon light turns the stained-glass entry into a jewel box. The living room opens to the left; the first-floor primary suite—the "Boudoire de Bouge" and private bath—is tucked to the right. Historic charm, thoughtful flow.
Historic soul, modern comfort. Settle into the Restoration Hardware leather sofa in front of the gas fireplace, stream a movie on the large smart TV, browse the books, or play board games (provided). At night, the sofa converts into a queen sized bed.
Historic soul, modern comfort. Settle into the Restoration Hardware leather sofa in front of the gas fireplace, stream a movie on the large smart TV, browse the books, or play board games (provided). At night, the sofa converts into a queen sized bed.
An easy-start gas fireplace brings instant warmth to the living room, framed by a dramatic black mantel and vintage andirons. Pull up a chair, pour the wine and let the conversation run deliciously long.
An easy-start gas fireplace brings instant warmth to the living room, framed by a dramatic black mantel and vintage andirons. Pull up a chair, pour the wine and let the conversation run deliciously long.
Meet the Bali Bed: a one-of-a-kind swinging daybed tucked into its own wood-paneled, art-filled lounge, made for reading, napping, cocktails or doing absolutely nothing. (AKA: "Swingers Lounge!" ;-)
Meet the Bali Bed: a one-of-a-kind swinging daybed tucked into its own wood-paneled, art-filled lounge, made for reading, napping, cocktails or doing absolutely nothing. (AKA: "Swingers Lounge!" ;-)
Light-filled dining room with sculptural French-driftwood chandelier opens to side patio for indoor / outdoor dining, and enjoying the amazing Central Coast weather.
Light-filled dining room with sculptural French-driftwood chandelier opens to side patio for indoor / outdoor dining, and enjoying the amazing Central Coast weather.
Enter through antique wrought-iron gates beneath a rambling trumpet-vine arbor. Native, drought-wise plantings soften the historic house and courtyard—a garden designed to grow wilder, richer and more beautiful with time.
Enter through antique wrought-iron gates beneath a rambling trumpet-vine arbor. Native, drought-wise plantings soften the historic house and courtyard—a garden designed to grow wilder, richer and more beautiful with time.
Tucked just off Bell Street, Heritage House gives you the best of both worlds: walk to Los Alamos tasting rooms, restaurants and shops, then return to a private courtyard with covered lounges made for your group to spread out.
Tucked just off Bell Street, Heritage House gives you the best of both worlds: walk to Los Alamos tasting rooms, restaurants and shops, then return to a private courtyard with covered lounges made for your group to spread out.
Your Welcome Basket is waiting: locally made wine, olives and a few thoughtful treats, arranged at the illuminated pass-through "penny for your thoughts" bar between the kitchen and dining room. Pour a glass, unpack later and let the getaway begin.
Your Welcome Basket is waiting: locally made wine, olives and a few thoughtful treats, arranged at the illuminated pass-through "penny for your thoughts" bar between the kitchen and dining room. Pour a glass, unpack later and let the getaway begin.
Boudoir de Bouge, our first-floor primary suite: plush bedding, room-darkening curtains, a Ralph Lauren leather sofa, and an antique vanity. An adjoining dressing room leads to your private en suite bath.
Boudoir de Bouge, our first-floor primary suite: plush bedding, room-darkening curtains, a Ralph Lauren leather sofa, and an antique vanity. An adjoining dressing room leads to your private en suite bath.
The Boudoire de Bouge's fabulous dressing room—wrapped in a woodland mural and thoughtfully placed between the bed and en suite bath. Getting ready here, and walking to Plenty or Bob's is a lovely way to begin the day.
The Boudoire de Bouge's fabulous dressing room—wrapped in a woodland mural and thoughtfully placed between the bed and en suite bath. Getting ready here, and walking to Plenty or Bob's is a lovely way to begin the day.
Slip into the deep clawfoot tub in the primary suite’s private bath, where a pedestal sink, pull chain commode and a stained glass window continue the home’s historic character. The dressing room creates a graceful buffer from the bedroom.
Slip into the deep clawfoot tub in the primary suite’s private bath, where a pedestal sink, pull chain commode and a stained glass window continue the home’s historic character. The dressing room creates a graceful buffer from the bedroom.
A jewel-box dressing room wrapped in a dreamy woodland mural, with a full-length mirror and direct passage from the first-floor primary to its private bath. Because even getting dressed should feel like part of the escape.
A jewel-box dressing room wrapped in a dreamy woodland mural, with a full-length mirror and direct passage from the first-floor primary to its private bath. Because even getting dressed should feel like part of the escape.
The Speakeasy by day: a covered, open-air lounge connecting the house and courtyard, with deep seating for cocktails, conversation or event-day gathering—one of several Heritage House spaces designed for lingering.
The Speakeasy by day: a covered, open-air lounge connecting the house and courtyard, with deep seating for cocktails, conversation or event-day gathering—one of several Heritage House spaces designed for lingering.
After dark, the Speakeasy reveals its sultry side—a covered lounge made for cocktails, conversation and late-night lingering. Hosting an *approved* event? The leafy back wall is actually a gate that opens to welcome a food truck into the courtyard.
After dark, the Speakeasy reveals its sultry side—a covered lounge made for cocktails, conversation and late-night lingering. Hosting an *approved* event? The leafy back wall is actually a gate that opens to welcome a food truck into the courtyard.
Made for gathering. The spacious patios and backyard offers room to dine, celebrate and linger beneath the trees. (Note: inquire about booking events on Los Alamos Heritage House website.)
Made for gathering. The spacious patios and backyard offers room to dine, celebrate and linger beneath the trees. (Note: inquire about booking events on Los Alamos Heritage House website.)
Custom designed for celebrations of all types. From intimate ceremonies to milestone gatherings. (Search "Los Alamos Heritage House" to inquire.)
Custom designed for celebrations of all types. From intimate ceremonies to milestone gatherings. (Search "Los Alamos Heritage House" to inquire.)
Heritage House in its earliest chapter—before the mature trees, layered gardens and generations of stories. Construction began in 1880; completed circa 1882, it remains Los Alamos’s oldest standing home. Now it’s your turn to become part of its history.
Heritage House in its earliest chapter—before the mature trees, layered gardens and generations of stories. Construction began in 1880; completed circa 1882, it remains Los Alamos’s oldest standing home. Now it’s your turn to become part of its history.
Heritage House construction began in 1880—quite possibly by some of the same hands who built the legendary 1880 Union Hotel. Just half a block apart, there’s a reason the Union calls us its outpost.
Heritage House construction began in 1880—quite possibly by some of the same hands who built the legendary 1880 Union Hotel. Just half a block apart, there’s a reason the Union calls us its outpost.
Coffee here, cocktails later. This sunny deck overlooks the courtyard and firepit, with the Kissing Cove tucked just steps away—an easy perch for planning the day, sharing a bottle or dining al fresco.
Coffee here, cocktails later. This sunny deck overlooks the courtyard and firepit, with the Kissing Cove tucked just steps away—an easy perch for planning the day, sharing a bottle or dining al fresco.
Gather around the firepit beneath the trees, listen to the tiered fountain and settle in with your favorite people. With lots of seating and room to mingle, the courtyard was made for wine-country evenings and approved celebrations.
Gather around the firepit beneath the trees, listen to the tiered fountain and settle in with your favorite people. With lots of seating and room to mingle, the courtyard was made for wine-country evenings and approved celebrations.
Shared by both upstairs bedrooms, this sunlit full bath is stocked with fresh towels and bath essentials. Playful tile mosaic and reading material joins the fun, with books on Marie Antoinette and her infamous "Eat Cake" line.
Shared by both upstairs bedrooms, this sunlit full bath is stocked with fresh towels and bath essentials. Playful tile mosaic and reading material joins the fun, with books on Marie Antoinette and her infamous "Eat Cake" line.
Enjoy this original restored clawfoot tub, rainfall shower, heated towel rail, and plenty of towels and toiletries.
Enjoy this original restored clawfoot tub, rainfall shower, heated towel rail, and plenty of towels and toiletries.
Custom hex-tile floor offers one simple instruction for your stay in Los Alamos: ENJOY!! Character-filled surprises like this are tucked throughout Heritage House.
Custom hex-tile floor offers one simple instruction for your stay in Los Alamos: ENJOY!! Character-filled surprises like this are tucked throughout Heritage House.
Meet the iconic Smokey Joe and his wagon pulling steed. Step inside the life-size metal stagecoach, strike your best pioneer pose and capture a souvenir that is unmistakably Los Alamos.
Meet the iconic Smokey Joe and his wagon pulling steed. Step inside the life-size metal stagecoach, strike your best pioneer pose and capture a souvenir that is unmistakably Los Alamos.
Our custom-designed, handcrafted wine barrel fountain adds a soothing soundtrack to your stay, with gently flowing water heard from both the backyard and kitchen.
Our custom-designed, handcrafted wine barrel fountain adds a soothing soundtrack to your stay, with gently flowing water heard from both the backyard and kitchen.
Old soul, modern comforts. The light-filled living room pairs antique furnishings with a Smart TV on a movable arm, so every seat works. Games and cards are tucked into the dresser for evenings when everyone is ready to unplug.
Old soul, modern comforts. The light-filled living room pairs antique furnishings with a Smart TV on a movable arm, so every seat works. Games and cards are tucked into the dresser for evenings when everyone is ready to unplug.
Yes, you can really cook here. The chef-ready kitchen includes a six-burner Thermador cooktop, double ovens, warming oven, air fryer, quality coffee setup, spices and plenty of prep space—equipped for everything from brunch to a celebratory feast.
Yes, you can really cook here. The chef-ready kitchen includes a six-burner Thermador cooktop, double ovens, warming oven, air fryer, quality coffee setup, spices and plenty of prep space—equipped for everything from brunch to a celebratory feast.
Designed to keep the cook in the heart of things: the kitchen connects to the dining room through a pass-through bar with operable window (part of the original house), Door opens to the back yard. High function, vintage soul.
Designed to keep the cook in the heart of things: the kitchen connects to the dining room through a pass-through bar with operable window (part of the original house), Door opens to the back yard. High function, vintage soul.
Open the cupboards and exhale: dishes, glassware, mugs, a French press, coffee, tea, oils, spices and everyday condiments are already here. This kitchen is stocked for people who want to cook—not merely reheat takeout.
Open the cupboards and exhale: dishes, glassware, mugs, a French press, coffee, tea, oils, spices and everyday condiments are already here. This kitchen is stocked for people who want to cook—not merely reheat takeout.
Thoughtful renovations revealed fourteen-inch redwood planks in the now breakfast nook, paired with a live-edge table made from a fallen Santa Barbara tree. A warm little place for coffee, cards and lingering over breakfast.
Thoughtful renovations revealed fourteen-inch redwood planks in the now breakfast nook, paired with a live-edge table made from a fallen Santa Barbara tree. A warm little place for coffee, cards and lingering over breakfast.
Found forgotten in the shed, this original stained-glass door was restored and returned to service—to separate the kitchen from the dual powder rooms and laundry area. We love inviting the history back into the story.
Found forgotten in the shed, this original stained-glass door was restored and returned to service—to separate the kitchen from the dual powder rooms and laundry area. We love inviting the history back into the story.
One of Heritage House’s secret superpowers for groups and approved events: two first-floor powder rooms with a gorgeous double vanity, easily accessible from the kitchen and covered outdoor spaces.
One of Heritage House’s secret superpowers for groups and approved events: two first-floor powder rooms with a gorgeous double vanity, easily accessible from the kitchen and covered outdoor spaces.
Even practical spaces deserve a little theater. In the Powder Room Annex, a 1920s dresser was transformed into a shared double vanity with handmade copper sinks. The stone walls add sound insulation, texture and a wonderful sense of permanence.
Even practical spaces deserve a little theater. In the Powder Room Annex, a 1920s dresser was transformed into a shared double vanity with handmade copper sinks. The stone walls add sound insulation, texture and a wonderful sense of permanence.
History, family and a little high-tech comfort meet in the first powder room: a Toto bidet toilet, reclaimed ranch-fence paneling stained-glass window, and lots of books to peruse should you want to linger.
History, family and a little high-tech comfort meet in the first powder room: a Toto bidet toilet, reclaimed ranch-fence paneling stained-glass window, and lots of books to peruse should you want to linger.
High-end (no pun intended) Toto Bidet Toilet! :-)
High-end (no pun intended) Toto Bidet Toilet! :-)
The second powder room with a matching stain glass window, ranch fencing paneling, and plaster walls.
The second powder room with a matching stain glass window, ranch fencing paneling, and plaster walls.
Just inside the courtyard entrance, the design gives guests direct access to both powder rooms without crossing the house. Hand-troweled plaster walls add old-world texture, while the washer and dryer hide neatly behind that tailored curtain.
Just inside the courtyard entrance, the design gives guests direct access to both powder rooms without crossing the house. Hand-troweled plaster walls add old-world texture, while the washer and dryer hide neatly behind that tailored curtain.
Planning a longer stay? Guests booked for five nights or more may use the full-size washer and dryer, discreetly tucked behind the Bath Annex curtain. Laundry supplies are provided, so you can pack a little lighter.
Planning a longer stay? Guests booked for five nights or more may use the full-size washer and dryer, discreetly tucked behind the Bath Annex curtain. Laundry supplies are provided, so you can pack a little lighter.
A glimpse of how Heritage House flows: the historic staircase rises from the central hall to 2 bedrooms and bath, the living room is at right and dining room and kitchen, beyond.
A glimpse of how Heritage House flows: the historic staircase rises from the central hall to 2 bedrooms and bath, the living room is at right and dining room and kitchen, beyond.
At the top of the stairs, two bedrooms share a full bath and spacious landing, creating a comfortable retreat for family or friends. Vintage and custom lighting add character, while a separate thermostat keeps the whole floor just right.
At the top of the stairs, two bedrooms share a full bath and spacious landing, creating a comfortable retreat for family or friends. Vintage and custom lighting add character, while a separate thermostat keeps the whole floor just right.
The Gatsby Bedroom brings a touch of 1920s glamour upstairs, with a gleaming brass bed, playful vintage-inspired lighting and a large Smart TV. The jewel-toned daybed converts to a full-size bed; extra linens await in the closet.
The Gatsby Bedroom brings a touch of 1920s glamour upstairs, with a gleaming brass bed, playful vintage-inspired lighting and a large Smart TV. The jewel-toned daybed converts to a full-size bed; extra linens await in the closet.
Pack a little lighter: Heritage House bathrooms are stocked with organic bath products, plush towels, dedicated makeup cloths and thoughtful extras such as a shower cap and sewing kit. Small comforts, ready before you even knew you needed them.
Pack a little lighter: Heritage House bathrooms are stocked with organic bath products, plush towels, dedicated makeup cloths and thoughtful extras such as a shower cap and sewing kit. Small comforts, ready before you even knew you needed them.
The cheekily named “Brown Chicken Brown Cow” bedroom honors Heritage House’s original dairy-farming family. Along with its vintage iron bed and views of the private porch and side yard, it includes a fold-down desk for mixing a little work with wellness.
The cheekily named “Brown Chicken Brown Cow” bedroom honors Heritage House’s original dairy-farming family. Along with its vintage iron bed and views of the private porch and side yard, it includes a fold-down desk for mixing a little work with wellness.
Need to answer an email between tastings—or feel inspired to write an actual love letter? This vintage secretary opens into a generous workspace, with cubbies and drawers to tuck everything away when it’s time to return to vacation.
Need to answer an email between tastings—or feel inspired to write an actual love letter? This vintage secretary opens into a generous workspace, with cubbies and drawers to tuck everything away when it’s time to return to vacation.
At Heritage House, even the thresholds have a past. Reclaimed from a Beverly Hills mansion, these glass doors now connect the dining room and covered party deck—giving beautiful old craftsmanship new life and gatherings an effortless indoor-outdoor flow.
At Heritage House, even the thresholds have a past. Reclaimed from a Beverly Hills mansion, these glass doors now connect the dining room and covered party deck—giving beautiful old craftsmanship new life and gatherings an effortless indoor-outdoor flow.
Nothing beats the indoor-outdoor flow for a Central Coast Wine visit!
Nothing beats the indoor-outdoor flow for a Central Coast Wine visit!
Need a little romance? Ring the vintage chuckwagon dinner bell to summon a willing accomplice, then follow the sign around the corner to Kissing Cove. No reservations required—just a sense of fun and perhaps someone worth stealing a kiss from.
Need a little romance? Ring the vintage chuckwagon dinner bell to summon a willing accomplice, then follow the sign around the corner to Kissing Cove. No reservations required—just a sense of fun and perhaps someone worth stealing a kiss from.
Every old house deserves a little scandal. Slip into Kissing Cove, a wood-paneled hideaway glowing with custom art by a local Los Alamos artist. Sit close, admire the details—and remember, what happens in the Cove stays in the Cove.
Every old house deserves a little scandal. Slip into Kissing Cove, a wood-paneled hideaway glowing with custom art by a local Los Alamos artist. Sit close, admire the details—and remember, what happens in the Cove stays in the Cove.
Dame un beso —give me a kiss. A forgotten art deco-ish mirror repurposed: reimagined by a local Los Alamos artist, who also created the Kissing Cove installation it reflects.
Dame un beso —give me a kiss. A forgotten art deco-ish mirror repurposed: reimagined by a local Los Alamos artist, who also created the Kissing Cove installation it reflects.
When Heritage House’s walls were opened during restoration, they yielded keys, letters, ceramics and fragments of earlier lives. Add your note to the Wishing Wall and become part of the home’s next chapter—something future caretakers may one day discover.
When Heritage House’s walls were opened during restoration, they yielded keys, letters, ceramics and fragments of earlier lives. Add your note to the Wishing Wall and become part of the home’s next chapter—something future caretakers may one day discover.
The covered porch unfolds like an outdoor living room, with intimate seating nooks, vintage finds and the full-size Bali swing bed. Grab a blanket, cue up karaoke or challenge someone to paddleball—then claim your corner and stay awhile.
The covered porch unfolds like an outdoor living room, with intimate seating nooks, vintage finds and the full-size Bali swing bed. Grab a blanket, cue up karaoke or challenge someone to paddleball—then claim your corner and stay awhile.
By day, the covered porch offers shaded corners for coffee, reading and conversation. After sunset, café lights and thoughtful uplighting transform the interconnected lounges into a warm, glowing setting for dinner, drinks and long evenings together.
By day, the covered porch offers shaded corners for coffee, reading and conversation. After sunset, café lights and thoughtful uplighting transform the interconnected lounges into a warm, glowing setting for dinner, drinks and long evenings together.
This sheltered porch is the home’s indoor-outdoor crossroads: the glass door leads to the kitchen, while the restored stained-glass door opens to the Bath Annex and two powder rooms—an especially thoughtful flow for groups and approved events.
This sheltered porch is the home’s indoor-outdoor crossroads: the glass door leads to the kitchen, while the restored stained-glass door opens to the Bath Annex and two powder rooms—an especially thoughtful flow for groups and approved events.
Every great getaway deserves a questionable duet. Fire up the karaoke machine, pass the microphone and discover who knows every word—and who makes up for it with commitment. Applause encouraged; talent entirely optional. ;-)
Every great getaway deserves a questionable duet. Fire up the karaoke machine, pass the microphone and discover who knows every word—and who makes up for it with commitment. Applause encouraged; talent entirely optional. ;-)
Rising above the courtyard, the original 1882 water tower once held the property’s water tank. It is currently undergoing a renovation and so not a part of the rental, but soon! (Note: photo is a rendering.)
Rising above the courtyard, the original 1882 water tower once held the property’s water tank. It is currently undergoing a renovation and so not a part of the rental, but soon! (Note: photo is a rendering.)
Just one block from Heritage House, Bell Street glows at sunset—and the whole town is yours on foot. Wander among tasting rooms, acclaimed restaurants, antiques and old-school landmarks in a tiny pioneer town with an outsized personality.
Just one block from Heritage House, Bell Street glows at sunset—and the whole town is yours on foot. Wander among tasting rooms, acclaimed restaurants, antiques and old-school landmarks in a tiny pioneer town with an outsized personality.
Set the table, skip the throwaway stuff. This vintage setting was created for a special event. We’re big believers in celebrating beautifully without single-use plastics, so the house is stocked with reusable pieces that make it easy to entertain.
Set the table, skip the throwaway stuff. This vintage setting was created for a special event. We’re big believers in celebrating beautifully without single-use plastics, so the house is stocked with reusable pieces that make it easy to entertain.
Heritage House may be a work of art, but it was designed to be enjoyed.Pour the wine, turn up the music, make some memories. Popular dates go quickly — book yours while it’s still available.
Heritage House may be a work of art, but it was designed to be enjoyed.Pour the wine, turn up the music, make some memories. Popular dates go quickly — book yours while it’s still available.