Shop, Ski from Artist's Adobe Casita 'Tween Taos/Tsv - Dog Ok Taos, New Mexico Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 16035

The CASITA in Winter . . .

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Location: Taos, New Mexico, USA (between Taos & Ski Valley on Valdez Rim Road)

Accommodations:  Casita, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

If we're booked for the times you're interested in, please check out our VRBO listing 138474. It's on the same piece of land but has a separate entrance and larger yard.

The casita (this listing) is located between Taos and Ski Valley on the Valdez Rim Road, this is 850 square feet of charm! An authentic old adobe casita, it's quiet and private. It has a beautiful view. Only 20 minutes to the ski lift and 20 minutes to town!

Adjacent to an artist's home, the casita features TWO kiva fireplaces, skylights, saltillo tile floors, and an old viga beam ceiling - a typical Taos adobe! And a large portal (porch) to enjoy the cool breezes and the awesome view. It has it's own laundry room and it's own, fully-equipped kitchen. Honestly, you can pay a lot more and not find a place as wonderful!

(See the floor plan by clicking on the "FLOORPLAN" link which follows.)

The living room has a banco (a large window seat) with a wonderful view of the valley and mountains, a signed kiva fireplace built by a local legend (this 73-year-old Hispanic genius - a grandmother - climbed on the roof with a chainsaw to cut the hole for the chimney!), and a satellite TV with over 100 channels. A single futon in the living room is available for sleeping, as is the couch and a large window seat (banco).

A complete laundry room comes with washer and dryer, a fullly equipped kitchen with colorful Mexican tiles, a romantic bedroom with down comforters, a queen-sized bed and a kiva (traditional New Mexican fireplace). The casita has it's own entrance and a separate telephone line so you can be very quiet and private.

This old home is a local landmark with a wonderful view out over the Valdez Valley to the Sangre de Cristo mountains from two covered porches.. wonderful for writing, painting, or simply getting away from it all.

Our check-in time is 3:00, checkout is 11:00 -- we know you'll hate to leave!

Pets: The casita has a private entrance and separate fenced yard -- we welcome one or two good dogs. Sorry, no cats (our good dog will eat them).

TO MAKE A RESERVATION: Please email us to make a reservation (see below,"CLICK TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PROPERTY"). We are not often home to answer the phone! Thanks.

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• Amenities
  • Washer: private laundry room
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator: Refrigerator/freezer in kitchen and additional refrigerator in laundry room.
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: We have two covered porches ("portals") at the casita with great views, and a nice fenced yard!
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Stunning views across the valley to adjacent mountains, and beautiful sunsets.
• Communications
  • Telephone: cells do not usually work here so you need to use the land line and have a phone card for long distance.
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless is available in the bedroom.
• Other Amenities
  • TWO wood burning kiva fireplaces, flowers, candles, private Phone/wireless computer access, lots of books, freezer, private fenced yard, private entrance.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Good dogs are welcome. No cats, please.
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • 5 Museums, 85 Art Galleries, great restaurants, historic homes, Taos Pueblo. Beautiful scenery. Great for artists, photographers, writers, poets.

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Winter: September 29 to ski valley closing (near Easter), $95/nt. 4-night minimum
Spring/summer: Ski Valley closing through Sept 28, $85/nt.  Four-nt minimum.
Holiday rates: $110/nt: for any part of holiday wks including Thanksgiving,
Christmas, NYears.  $45 cleaning fee.
We ask a 50% deposit to book the casita. Balance is due on arrival.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for nights reserved, even if you leave early!
Please check our website for cancellation policy.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/27/09
  Positive Rating
  , Raleigh, NC
  • We chose this rental because of its proximity to the wedding we were attending. It was perfect for all our needs. The views were beautiful and it was close enough to town for restaurant dining any other needs. If you like quiet destinations, this is a wonderful place to stay!
• 05/20/09
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  , San Luis Obispo, California
  • This casita is exactly as pictured and described and provided us with a comfy, private space to call home while we enjoyed the sights, sounds, and smells in and around Taos. It was hard to leave, but will be sooo easy to come back to!
• 10/26/08
  Positive Rating
  Jon and Anne , Norman, OK
  • We had a great time staying at your casita. The view from the front porch was fantastic. And we appreciated being outside of town. Close enough to get into Taos or the mountains whenever we wanted, but away from the crowds. We loved how quiet it is! And being dog friendly was a big plus for us.
• 10/12/08
  Positive Rating
  Dave Kotwitz , Edgerton Wi
  • The Casita was wonderful. Clean, comfortable and very private. Close to the Taos without being to close. We are planning to come again and stay longer.
• 10/08/08
  Positive Rating
  , Oklahoma City, OK
  • loved stayed in MyHouse. The area is beautiful, the house was comfortable and well accommodated and we enjoyed having our dog with us. Will stay here again when we can.
• 10/08/08
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  Weigand Family , Richardson, Texas
  • Ann, thank you for the use of your beautiful home! It was perfect! Besides being such a charming place and beautifully decorated it was like being home. Except without the chores! It had everything and was one of the most enjoyable, peaceful, beautiful trips I have ever had. Not to mention I felt perfectly safe as I left my husband and 3 kids at home this trip. Thank you so much I will be back as fast as I can!
• 10/08/08
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  Polly Sowell , Glendale AZ
  • Our stay at the casita in August was another lovely experience renting vacation apartments/houses directly from the owner. The casita was all that was described and more. Totally charming both in location, decor and convenience. Fresh flowers were even there on our arrival. The casita was spic and span on our arrival and well stocked with the necessities. The owner was only a phone call away if we needed advice on anything. We delighted in watching the summer thunderstorms move down the valley below and seeing the splendid NM sunsets. The art, shopping and restaurants in Taos are wonderful, but we often didn't want to even leave the casita because it was so peaceful and lovely there. Another visit is definitely in our future and we've told all our friends what a great place this is...
• 03/15/08
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  Christine Gilbert , Leander, TX
  • Gas: $3.40 / gallon Winter gear: $350.00 Ski lessons for two: $170.00 Handmade souvenirs: $90.00 Snowmobile rentals: $140.00 Watching my 13 year old son build his first snowman with his 18 yr.old brother... ~ PRICELESS. This casita IS as charming, enchanting, cozy, colorful, whimsical, serene, and delightful as "Ann" and the other guests suggest. You have all of the comforts of home, while enjoying a picturesque and magical setting.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    We loved having the Gilberts and appreciate the opportunity to provide them with Snow! The fact that there were three of them, however, was a major exception to our policies and we can really only accommodate two people at the casita. Thanks!
• 03/02/07
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  shelly petersen ,
  • very lovely casita! the quietness and surrounding nature are indeed "enchanting". thanks ann for sharing your home with us. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return!
• 02/12/06
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  Beth & Mike DuChene , Lakeland, FL
  • What a magical place to stay. Ann is the perfect host; there when you need her, but not hovering. Her casita is the perfect place to return to after a long day of exploring the area. She is a fountain of information about what to see, what to miss and where to get the best prices on local crafts. We'll be back!

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