Casa Carmen-the Private House Near Taos and the Ski Valley!
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- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Review #2272615 Charming Casa
My husband and I had a wonderful weekend at Casa Carmen. The place was so charming and interesting since the owner has many of his pieces of art work in the casa.....very clean with wonderful smells and magical lamps. The hosts were so very gracious and welcoming to us and to our dogs. We loved the art studio, the beautiful yard and the walking trail. They have many little sitting areas and unexpected surprises to discover. The upper decks were perfect for watching the sunset with a glass of wine. This was truly a place of enchantment. We would recommend this place to any couple or girls get away.
Skiing, Bicycling, Hiking,Rafting, Ballooning, Fishing, Fine Restaurants, Art Galleries and Museums less than 10 minutes away. Dark skies and millions of stars keep you company at night!
It is most preferable and efficient if you call for availability, questions, assistance and clarifications. In this manner, you receive the highest and most personalized levels of attention to your needs. Further, negotiation of rates and discounts offered only to they who call. I am available seven days a week from 8:00 AM until 11:00 PM.
Please dial 575-770-0393 or 575-758-3320. Save time and money if you call rather than send an email.
Casa Carmen may be best described as the Sunrise and the Sunset House. You are bathed continually with our immense New Mexico sun and artist's light. The 360 degree views are stunning, inspirational, beckoning to mind and spirit. A wonderful feature of the home is the incredible interior and exterior lighting. For the property, a DVD has been produced.
The home was built by the owners of adobe and hand-hewn logs. It is a stunning two level guest house of 1200 square feet. An interior spiral stair case connects the levels. There is also a wide exterior stair.
The second level is designed as a parlor for conversation, sleeping, entertainment area, also with a table that seats four. There are two fantastic decks: The sunrise deck and the sunset deck. Each are spacious and wonderful for dining, entertaining, conversation, and of course viewing the expanse of Taos Valley and Taos Mountain nearby. You can almost touch the mountains!
The first level consists of wonderful sunroom, a bedroom, the country kitchen, the living room with dining area, and a full bath. The first level has south and east facing portals (covered porches) with comfortable outdoor seating.
A new hot tub is yours to enjoy outdoors in sun or starlight. The views are wonderful from its location!
Located in a grove of Aspens and Evergreens and surrounded by 150 acres of private land, raised flower beds and flagstone paths wander through the trees and expansive yard.
The home is decorated with the paintings of Pat Woodall, the owner, and other prominent Taos artists. A delightful collection of folk art also adorns the home. The grounds and gardens have been designed by Carmen Woodall. Many outdoor delights await you with inviting comfort for your leisure. The outdoor lounging areas also have chimineas and a brazier for evening fires beneath the star-filled New Mexico night skies. Out here, there exists no light, noise, or visual pollution.
You are a few minutes from the charming village of Arroyo Seco offering fine restaurants, shops, location of the famous Taos Cow, and a infamous local tavern!! It is only a 10 minute drive to the historic Taos Plaza and a 20 minute drive to Taos Ski Valley for world-class skiing or Hiking, Fishing, Horseback Riding,or Bicycling where Lance Armstrong trains.
Pat and Carmen are nearby to assist you when called upon. Being the charming hosts they are, they will welcome you into their beautiful home for viewing, conversations, refreshments, and provide information about the entire area. They have been residents of Taos for twenty six years. In short, you have a knowledgeable concierge. If you need an easel, one is provided!
Casa Carmen is perfect for one to six guests. A wonderful experience offering authenticity, spaciousness, incredible views, and superb guest services. Pat also offers painting lessons if interested. The guest house is ideal for artists, writers, they who desire rare travel opportunities and being close to outdoor activities. You are, as well, only a short drive from everything a world-renowned art and literary colony offers.
To discover the wonderful features and amazing setting of this home, and to negotiate, it is always best to CALL. I am available to assist you with your questions, travel needs, and complete details related to Casa Carmen and Taos.
Please ring number listed in the first paragraph.
You may contact me seven days a week from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM. You will be happy you had! My name is PAT and my wife,Carmen. We can offer a refreshing level of assistance relative to your vacation needs and information.
Thank You!
Keywords: PRIVATE HAND- HEWN BAVARIAN LOG HOUSE-TWO STORY WITH WRAP AROUND PORCH DOWNSTAIRS AND TWO OUTSIDE DECKS UPSTAIRS BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIEWS.
Property Type
- 2 story
- Chalet
- 1450 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Senior Adults Only Community
- Events Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 5
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
- Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Living Room seats 9
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Parking Off Street
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Telephone
- Internet
Pool & Spa
- Hot Tub
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Lawn / Garden
- Bicycles
- Balcony
- Gazebo
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Hospital
- Medical Services
- Snowboarding
- Swimming
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Basketball Court
- Rafting
- Groceries
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Racquetball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- ATM/Bank
- Sledding
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Churches
- Library
- Ruins
- Fitness Center
- Antiquing
- Eco Tourism
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Bird Watching
- Rock Climbing
Reviews
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Great place to stay, awesome hosts!
Great place to stay, awesome hosts!
- Guest James
- Date of stay 12/27/12
- Review Submitted 01/10/13
Casa Carmen is an excellent choice for both winter and summer vacations. The hosts are gracious - they have food and wine for you on arrival and we were treated to a surprise dinner and breakfast. The location is perfect for both skiing and visits to Taos (and surrounding areas) being situated just to the west of the picturesque village of Arroyo Seco. The views of the Sangre de Christo's to the east at sunset are nothing short of breathtaking. You also get a great view of Truchas Peak to the south and to the west the Jemez Mountains stand tall in the distance, including a view of Cerro Pedernal. The guest house is both a great retreat with a full kitchen and doubles as an art gallery. The property is full of trails and has great things for kids to play on. The only downside to staying in the winter after so much snow was everything was covered up by it! Saw lots of rabbits and magpies. Will definitely be staying there again on our next trip to Taos!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Beautiful Location
Beautiful Location
- Guest Nickie
- Date of stay 12/22/12
- Review Submitted 01/02/13
My family and I had a wonderful time at Casa Carmen. Pat and Carmen are incredibly generous hosts, and the setting is breath taking with clear blue skies and beautiful snow on both the mountains and their property. We took our dogs with us, and they loved the size of the property and the ability to take long walks off the main road. This is a great location for skiing and hiking, and we saw coyotes and rabbits. We are looking forward to our next visit to Arroyo Seco.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Our Enchanting Stay at the Casa Carmen
Guest comment entered by ownerOur Enchanting Stay at the Casa Carmen
- Guest Jeff
- Date of stay 09/13/11
- Review Submitted 12/12/12
My two old college buddies and I spent 3 days at the Casa Carmen to catch up and spend time together! What a wonderful time we had being hosted by the Woodalls! Beautiful place, comfortable, charming and so unique that we were delighted when first we say it! We had a tour of all the grounds and the Casa and could only marvel at how fabulous it was... we enjoyed it so much and on the morning we left the French Toast and country ham was the Best! When you take your vacation put this one on the top of the list.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Art lovers dream
Art lovers dream
- Guest M.A.H
- Date of stay 04/07/12
- Review Submitted 04/11/12
Pat and Carmen Woodall are wonderful hosts. They made many helpful suggestions regarding walks, galleries and restaurants. The house was beautiful and full of Pat's art work. Staying here offered an opportunity to see the real Taos that tourists often miss.Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Owner response: It is always such a pleasure to see when people realize how a place so close to Taos and Arroyo Seco can also be located in a area that has remained in its natural state of fruit trees, irrigated fields, soft rolling hills and the views in all four directions! From its placement on a plateau, Taos Mountain and El Salto are only a mile away, to the west you can watch the Sunset from the second story deck while having appetizers and something cool to drink! Casa Carmen is unique with a sunrise deck and sunset decks, Aspen and Evergreeen trees fully grown and offering sun and shade as you view the sites or wander anywhere the paths and walkways take you. It makes it very special for our guests!
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Charming Casa
Charming Casa
- Guest DIANNE W.
- Date of stay 07/29/11
- Review Submitted 08/02/11
My husband and I had a wonderful weekend at Casa Carmen. The place was so charming and interesting since the owner has many of his pieces of art work in the casa.....very clean with wonderful smells and magical lamps. The hosts were so very gracious and welcoming to us and to our dogs. We loved the art studio, the beautiful yard and the walking trail. They have many little sitting areas and unexpected surprises to discover. The upper decks were perfect for watching the sunset with a glass of wine. This was truly a place of enchantment. We would recommend this place to any couple or girls get away.Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Rates
Rates .. $150-350/Night (3 Night Minimum unless special cir) .. $1000-$1200/Week. Call or email for specific rates based on how many and the length of your stay! Negotiable - More Than One Week and Monthly. Truly Hosted and Offered by Owners, Not an Agency. You Save! No lodger's tax added. You only pay gross receipts tax. Always Open to Negotiation! Especially if you Call. Dec 20-Jan 05 .. Major Holidays, Spring Break, call for Rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1983
About the owner: Pat is an professional Artist for 23 years with 30 years of building as a General Contractor.Carmen is a phd in Psychology and a Framer for 26 years. They own Pat Woodall Fine Art Gallery and Southwest Framers in downtown Taos, a real life mom and pop business! Selected the most beautiful business presence in town and presented with the Award for 2012 , proof of our attention to detail and simplicity that make our business natural and remarkable. Casa Carmen and our home were selected for the Los Jardineros Garden Club Tour in 2012 as well, an event with 650 people visiting the property and taking so many ideas on New Mexico natural gardening away. The 'Casa Carmen' reflects their experience and creativity!
Why the Owner Chose Arroyo Seco:
We built it To Be Natural and Within the Grove of Trees and Gardens! It was built by Pat Woodall over the course of five years with attention to every detail! Mortice, notch and tendon construction of joinery with exposed Douglas Fir Beams, sided Spruce logs and passive solar thermopane Windows on all sides make the views spectacular in all directions. Solar curtains on every window and skylight make it warm and cozy and tie in to the decor. The decor is very special. White Duve covers on each bed, flannel sheets in the winter over dual control heating mattress covers make getting out of bed a little tough but when you do, oh my!
Vibrant paintings adorn the walls between the windows and a 3'x5' simulated fireplace with heated blower is located on the wall upstairs in the large parlor bedroom with a Queen Bed and Single Bed. The heat on the ground floor is hot water radiant heat under character grade Hickory floors in the living room and kitchen coupled with heated marble tile in the bedroom and full bath. Sock feet are warm and welcome. Two open decks await you upstairs, the Sunset and Sunrise Decks and a outside wooden staircase provides access to the downstairs covered wraparound portal with comfortable seating, gas grill and a walkway of a few feet to the 4 person Hot Tub. A 10 foot double door opens onto the wraparound porch and into the Solar Entry and Living Room of the Casa Carmen. Lots of parking and easy access are other amenities.
The Unique Benefits at this Chalet:
A House for you and your family! Privacy, Quiet, Close to everything, Wooded, with Water and So Very Unique! Elegance, Rustic Charm, Warmth, Accessibility to walkways, grove of Aspens, Pinon, Fruit Orchard and Running Water Acequia are just a few!
Contact us
- Primary: (575) 770-0393
- Secondary: (575) 758-3320 (New Mexico, USA)
- Tertiary: +1 575-776-2643
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Photos
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'Casa Carmen" in Summertime! Walkways, shade and beautiful spacious yards...
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And of course, The Hot Tub, private and ready for up to six family or friends
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upstairs view of the Parlor Bedroom -sleeps 2 to 4 from the sunset deck
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Partial Southeast side showing the wraparound porch and the Sunrise Deck above!
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Eastern view of the Sangre de Cristos a mile away from the deck!
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Through the Japanese Garden- an outside brazier for bonfires and star watching
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Candycanes and tons of Snow All Winter Long, Snow Sweeping by Owners!
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Outdoor Dining with ceramic fireplace, garden flowers, trees and ambience!
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Casa Carmen last fall during Indian Summer showing just how beautiful it is..
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Flagstone Walks under the canopy of Aspens that lead to the Hot Tub and onward
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The Japanese Rock Garden and Brazier for outside fire on the way to the hot tub
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Sunrise Deck/Dining with the view of the Sangre de Christo mountains and skies
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Full View North Side-Bavarian chalet-outside staircase to upstairs decks, yard.
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Parlor Bedroom Upstairs- beautiful dormers, wood beams, access to both decks
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Great room downstairs with radiant heating, wood beams,floors, 12 scenic windows
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Living Room Toward Country Kitchen With Wood Beams, Wood Flooring, Radiant Heat
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Country Kitchen Detail-Beautiful Lace Curtains,Wood Counters, Natural Gas Stove
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South Side Entry and Portal Detail to how 10 foot Double Doors, Post and Corbel
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Detail East Portal-Gas Barbecue Grill-Sit and Enjoy the Mountains One Mile Away
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View from the Hot Tub of turning Aspens in Fall-the grassy lawn and flagstone..
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south lawn for your enjoyment
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South View of the Casa Carmen and the hollyhock and lilac gardens!
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