Great Place for a Southwestern Vacation!

Guest: Katy (Tampa, FL,USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

We loved our week in Taos (July 17-23), staying in the beautiful and serene Casa De Cuentos. The Casa was spacious, comfortable, and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The big picture windows in the front room provided exellent viewing of our surroundings. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked, which was important, considering we were at capacity with 9 people. We cooked great breakfasts! The owner and caretaker were very responsive and easy to get in touch with. They provided lots of helpful information about the area and answered all our questions. The property, including the jacuzzi, were spotlessly maintained. It's also beautifully decorated. We enjoyed reading all the colorful rocks with sayings on them. My kids spent time in the jacuzzi almost every day and loved it. The well-stocked movie collection was helpful too. There are plenty of things to do in the area for adults and kids. We took an amazing horseback ride up in the mountains over one of the ski resorts. We also enjoyed Pueblo Village. Overall, we just had a great time and would love to go back again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great Place for a Southwestern Vacation!

Guest: Katy (Tampa, FL,USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

We loved our week in Taos (July 17-23), staying in the beautiful and serene Casa De Cuentos. The Casa was spacious, comfortable, and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The big picture windows in the front room provided exellent viewing of our surroundings. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked, which was important, considering we were at capacity with 9 people. We cooked great breakfasts! The owner and caretaker were very responsive and easy to get in touch with. They provided lots of helpful information about the area and answered all our questions. The property, including the jacuzzi, were spotlessly maintained. My kids spent time in the jacuzzi almost every day and loved it. The well-stocked movie collection was helpful too. There are plenty of things to do in the area for adults and kids. We took an amazing horseback ride up in the mountains over one of the ski resorts. We also enjoyed Pueblo Village. Overall, we just had a great time and would love to go back again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Casaa de Cuentos - Taos area

Guest: Gib (Albuquerque)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

We had a family outing to celebrate birthdays & our anniversary. The directions were excellent and the pictures were true to life The property is well maintained with everything supplied, except for food. Location is peaceful and quiet, just a short (20 minute) drive to Taos which has some very nice restaurants. From what we could learn, it was a real bargain. We all had a good time.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Loved it.

Guest: SMAC (Norman)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

The home exceeded our expectations (with the possible exception of the repeated power failures during the storms!) Mother Nature helped add excitement with early snow fall and lightning shows! There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out and we were pleasantly surprised at the lovely bottle of wine left for us. Pool tables, computer and separate TV in game room kept teenagers happy. We ALL enjoyed the fireplaces, comfy beds, spacious and well-appointed dining and kitchen areas! Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

The Exceptional Southwest Vacation Home

Guest: Lisa (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

My family & I have stayed at Casa de Cuentos twice in the past 2 years- indulging in what the property itself & the setting has to offer for entire week stays. It's an easy drive from the Santa Fe airport &/or the Albuquerque airport (we've done both- & have journeyed from Boston specifically to stay here). Located minutes from Taos and practically seconds from Arroyo Seco- there are ample places to stock up on groceries (try Cid's on the way into Taos: a Whole Foods-like grocer w/ delectable offerings- toiletries, too!), gas, & maybe a margarita or 2 along the way! Upon arriving @ this special property, one immediately sees its private nature- a long gravel road leads you to an area graced w/ this well appointed adobe accommodation. I was surprised at all the space inside- it looked humble on the outside, but once I walked in I was amazed by 2 oversized picture windows that let me gaze out over the mountain range. There are beautiful decorations throughout all rooms- lots of warm colors and silver/pewter accents- & each space is large- the house has a great flow and very open feel. A kitchen, dining room, living area make up most of common space, & then a HUGE master suite has a more private feel as it is down a hallway. My toddler aged children stayed in a full-size bed in a average sized bedroom that had an enormous closet for all the toys they brought (was dubbed the "toy closet"!) As if these rooms weren't enough- there's a huge rec room/den area that has the most warm feel to it. Perhaps it's the colors, the furniture, or the lighting...I don't know. But it could literally host a party & has more than enough room for a full size pool table, computer area, ski storage closet, & 2nd tv area (there's also a tv in the living room area). Another bedroom is located off this rec room/den area. We only turned on the tv (Direct TV which was nice!) briefly during each stay, as we were so busy reading, letting our children run around (there is so much space to play), cooking, and going for some challenging runs (definitely bring water though if it's summer, & aim for pre-10am). I also attempted to paint the scenery during my 2nd stay- the light is amazing & may inspire you to try things you've never in the past. I felt so healthy and full of energy during my stays there- yet so able to relax. At night, we developed a habit of "hot tubbing": amazing views of the sky- lots of shooting stars and a lovely darkness that is not seen in any urban area.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.

Nights Under the Stars at Casa de Cuentos

Guest: Constance Richardson (Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/07/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

My husband and I enjoyed 4 weeks at the comfortable Casa de Cuentos in August - a wonderful relief from the Texas heat. We never missed the A/C! Casa de Cuentos is perfect for a family gathering with the 2 living areas and pool table which was really enjoyed by all. The caretakers of the property were so very helpful - anything you needed or had a question about they were right there for you. The Love Apple Restaurant proved to be one of our very favorite dining spots! There were humming birds all month long out on the deck and if you were up early you could see the hot air balloons off the back patio. We would recommend Casa de Cuentos as a true Taos experience!

Owner response:Constance hit the wrong year for date of stay. They just stayed this August of 2011- Spet. 7, 2011 and were fantastic guests!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Great Place, Fantastic Location

Guest: steverobal (Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

My wife and I along with two other couples stayed here recently. It's a very lovely place with a big very private yard. We all had a fantastic time. Some of my favorite features include the gigantic picture window in the living room, the comfy deck and hot tub, and the spacious kitchen. We hope to be back soon!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Amazing place

Guest: Mary S (Albuqueruqe)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/07/11

We enjoyed our stay at Case de Cuentos to the upmost. Every detail has been thought of. It is the home you wish you could live in forever. The views are spectacular, the location peaceful and serene. The home is exceptionally clean and the linens, luxurious. I would (and will) stay here again for sure.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great time!

Guest: Cindy (Arvada, Co)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 12/08/10

The house has a very unique layout. Lots of room and amazing views. We loved the privacy. Thank you so much for opening your home to us.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.

Getting away to a sanctuary and adventure of comfort!

Guest: Lee (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10 Review Submitted: 11/03/10

Recently we spent the weekend bathed in the New Mexico sunshine with views that took our breath away. The warmth that greeted us, from the colorful poetry on rocks, through the welcoming entry trimmed with a bright red door, we were spellbound. The home is gracious, comfortable and four star, from the fully equipped kitchen with views of the mountains, the luxurious beds with top level linens to the star studded Milky Way shooting more stars than we could count over our heads as we bathed in the deep hot tub; we were charmed. Stay here and you will return to your daily routine refreshed and recharged with spirit and full of life. It was delightful, thank you!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.