Location: Taos, New Mexico, USA (between Taos & Ski Valley on Valdez Rim Road)
Accommodations: Cabin, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Casita,ski,view,vacation,quiet,home,writer,artist,yard,paved,
If we don't have the nights you want, check out our VRBO listing 138474. It's on the same piece of land and has a separate entrance, larger yard, awesome view!
The casita (this listing) is located on a high ridge between Taos and Ski Valley on the Valdez Rim Road with a spectacular view of the Valdez Valley. An authentic old adobe casita, it's serene, quiet and private. Only 15 beautiful minutes up the mountain to the ski lift, five minutes to the charming town of Arroyo Seco with great restaurants and shops, and a lovely 20-minute drive back 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: We have a 3-night minimum. Please email us to make a reservation (hit the "Contact Owner" button). We are not often home to answer the phone! Thanks.
Vacation Rental Features
- 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.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- 5 Museums, 85 Art Galleries, great restaurants, historic homes, Taos Pueblo. Beautiful scenery. Great for artists, photographers, writers, poets.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$95/night. No dog fees! This rental is for two people. We have a 3-NIGHT minimum.
Holiday rates: $110/nt: for any part of holiday weeks including Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Years. $50 cleaning fee. We have a 3-NIGHT minimum.
A 50% deposit to book the casita. Balance is due on arrival.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for nights reserved, even if you leave early!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- The CASITA in Winter . . . - Taos, NM - New Mexico Lodging & Vacation Rental
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- Check out our other rental, MyHouse, VRBO 138474 on the same property! - Taos, NM - New Mexico Lodging & Vacation Rental
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- The casita's warm, inviting living room with a comfortable futon for snoozing. - Taos, NM - New Mexico Lodging & Vacation Rental
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- The Casita's quiet, romantic bedroom with kiva fireplace sleeps two.
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- The mexican-tiled bathroom in the casita is cozy and charming.
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- The casita's yard and it's beautiful view across the Valdez valley
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- The is MyHouse's huge yard -- VRBO 138474 -- for comparison.
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- the comfortable portal (porch) of the casita provides many relaxing hours. . .
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- Another view of the casita's living room . . .
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- One of the casita's bedroom windows
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- The casita's living room kiva fireplace . . .
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- the beautifully-tiled kitchen (I did it myself!) in the casita . . .
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- The casita in summer ...
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- Good books to read . . .
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- from the casita bathroom into the living room . . .
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- A beautiful place to paint, hike, write, relax . . this, just around the corner!
Traveler Reviews (24)
Greta Snyder
Guest: gert
(Arizona)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11
Review Submitted: 08/06/11
We stayed July 19, 2011 Through the the 23rd. It was delightful. We loved the quiet and the cool breezes moving through the house especially in the evenings. I sleep on the bed with the window open watching the stars and enjoying all the night time noises, just like sleeping under the stars. The kitchen was well equiped with everything we needed. Ann was a pleasure to work with right there if you needed her. Would love to come back next year. Thank you Ann for sharing your home and I love the colors you used with the tile.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
A Fabulous Experience
Guest: Steve, Roxanne, Deja, and Yozzie
(Pueblo, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11
Review Submitted: 03/16/11
I just wanted an inexpensive ski vacation and what I got instead was an amazing experience that felt like I should have spent a fortune. This casita is only 15 minutes from the ski resort and is in a high desert paradise. It is located on a road that has this incredible drop off to a valley below and huge views of mountains and hills beyond. It is a vista that cannot be captured fully in a photo. After skiing we had a fenced in yard for our dogs as we sat outside and watched the sun set with this amazing view ahead of us with absolutely no obstructions. It was super quiet and serene with no traffic. The inside of the casita reminded you that you are in Taos in every single room. It was so cozy and filled with homey touches that made a very romantic and majical getaway for us. Thank you Ann for such an amazing EXPERIENCE.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
Guest: Nancy
(-)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10
Review Submitted: 09/25/10
The more we're here, the better it gets. I also want to say that I'm really enjoying your moon series on the living room walls. (plus everything else on your living room walls...). I have wondered how an artist could capture the effects of the full moon on a place like this, and here you've done it. Well, everything is perfect. Right down to the treetops catching first light in the kitchen garden to the brilliant sunset over the Mesa. My god, the light here! And I was up in the middle of the night looking at the Mesa under the moon, too. Okay I'll shut up now. But wait! Your book selections! The skylights! The Lady of Guadalupe coffee table! The painted screen! All the other details! Did you order up the magpies and coyotes, too?
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Charming and comfortable Taos base
Guest: Jackson
(Upper Midwest)
Date of Stay: 06/03/10
Review Submitted: 06/23/10
Me and my human spent almost 3 weeks here. My person really liked the arty and artful style of the casita and was happy that great style came at no expense to comfort. According to her the WIFI was fast, the bed firm and covered with great linens. I don't let her go out constantly and was glad that she really liked cooking in the kitchen which had EVERYthing humans apparently require. My owner also really liked the margaritas at Sabroso in Arroyo Seco and Old Blinking Light on 150, the yummy and for real food at Guadalajara Grill and Taosenos, the pricier and gringo-er food at Doc Martin's and Orlando's. She liked Moby Dickens too but i think she reads too many books. I really liked hiking on lots of different trails, near the Taos Ski Valley, and around Pilar, Red River and other national forest trails. I also got really good bones from el Cid. I did not get to go with her to Santa Fe, but i didn't really care because i got a great massage and pedicure at 10,000 waves while she was away at 10,000 waves. She thought her bathroom was really fun; i liked having my own private yard--i could go out by myself, but since i don't really trust her in the house on her own, i tended to make her come with me. I wanted her to share the glorious views from the portal while i was in the yard. Bring your human; i think you will both be extremely happy.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
Hated to Leave
Guest: Leslie6754
(Houston TX)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10
Review Submitted: 05/17/10
My husband and I had the great pleasure of staying at the casita for five nights in May 2010. The casita is so charming and comfortable. It was heavenly sitting outside on the portal and just enjoying the quiet and fresh air. Ann was available to answer all questions & inquiries. We will definately stay here again if we are back in the area.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/27/09
Review Submitted: 06/27/09
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!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/20/09
Review Submitted: 05/20/09
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!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/26/08
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.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/12/08
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.
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