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Location: Taos, New Mexico, USA (10 Minutes from Taos Plaza & 20 Minutes to Taos Ski Valley)

Accommodations:  Complex for One Party Options, 10 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 7 Baths (Sleeps 14-30)

Please understand it is PREFERRED that we have a phone conversation regarding Casa Bellisima and its companion guest house Casa Contenta. It is by phone the uniqueness of this property, the rare guest services offered, and the delightful options available are BEST understood. Further, to your advantage, rates are negotiated by phone ONLY. Discounts are immediately extended to they who call rather than send an Email for contact in the first instance.

You may call Tony seven days a week from 7AM until 10PM. His number may be found to the right in the "Call Owner" box. The booking calendar is never current! Please review all information prior to calling. I would also like to direct your attention to the important information in smaller print under the categories of "Other Amenities" and "Other Activities" within the features and amenities section.

It is rare for a property this large to beautifully accommodate the single traveler up to large groups. Due to the well thought-out design of each floor, you will find many surprising inner sanctums, enclaves, secret places for privacy, seclusion, and relaxation.

Casa Bellisima is a three story home and Casa Contenta is a two story guest house. Both have individual kitchens, baths, bedrooms, dining areas, living rooms, ornate fireplaces, decks or outdoor patio areas, fine art and antiques. Within each home, you shall be truly amazed by the individualized ambiance and authenticity. You will appreciate the private spaces and unlimited options the homes offer for one to 30 guests. You may rent either home. If you need both, package rates are given,

CASA BELLISIMA - The Main House: The first floor is the Garden Level. The second floor is the Gran Sala. The third floor is the Parlor. The fourth level is an outdoor/observation deck. The Gran Sala is 1200 square feet of beautifully furnished space for many uses. All levels have private main entrances via a beautiful interior four story atrium with stunning wide stairs and rock walls.

CASA CONTENTA - THE GUEST HOUSE: The first floor is designated Angelica. The second floor is designated Lumina.

Bedrooms and Baths:

1. Bellisima Main House 1st Floor: Three bedrooms. Two Baths. Full Kitchen.
2. Bellisima Main House 2nd Floor Gran Sala: One full bath. Sleeping Options.
3. Bellisima Main House 3rd Floor: Two Bedrooms. One Bath. Full Kitchen.
4. Contenta Guest House 1st Floor: Three Bedrooms. Two Baths. Full Kitchen.
5. Contenta Guest House 2nd Floor: Three Bedrooms. Two Baths. Full Kitchen.

Each floor in both the main house and guest house have queen sleeper sofas near the fireplaces. Call for specific sleeping arrangements desired. ALL floors have private entrances and all floors have more than one private entrance with the exception of the second level of the guest house. Five bedrooms have private entrances. Your entrance options provide extreme convenience, privacy, and flexibility!

We have a positive history of superb lodging and event hosting for weddings, seminars, retreats, small to large reunions for family and friends. The property is exceptional value and setting for groups who are painters, writers, photographers, potters, weavers, dancers, educators, outdoor enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and executives. Organize a "We Love Taos" group and save big on lodging costs!

The Gran Sala may of course be used for dances, art openings, formal and informal lectures, receptions, film viewing, a venue for all forms of entertainment, dinner parties, holiday feasts, workshops, and ceremonies.

There are two full kitchens in the main house: One on the first floor and one on the third floor. There are two full kitchens in the guest house: One on the first floor and one on the second level. Each kitchen is complete with the all the amenities needed for meal preparation and fine dining.

The grounds are finely appointed with gardens, huge trees, flowers, sculptures, fountains, large and small patios, and even a tipi. The courtyard/plaza in front of Casa Bellisima is spectacular and provides a venue for up to 250 people for ceremonies and receptions. We have two outdoor large hot tubs. The views are stunning! The sunrises and sunsets majestic! The observation deck on the fourth level of Casa Bellisima has superb 360 viewing.

You shall always be greeted upon arrival for check-in, orientation of the home, assistance of where things are and how things work. You will have, in effect, your own personal assistant and concierge who has been a resident of Taos for over 20 years. Your concierge is a New Mexico historian, instructor of graduate seminars related to the arts, histories, literary legacies, and cultural traditions of Taos and the Southwest. He has a wealth of information and readily shares such information to enrich your Taos experience, offers insights that few visitors get when visiting. He will save you time and money!

Your concierge also functions as an event planner, prioritizes meaningful and off-the-beaten-path itineraries, gathers human and material resources for you. He readily has for you a "collection" of caterers, wedding photographers, artists of all mediums you may personally meet, as well, they who are written about in the books and filmed in documentaries.

Lodging with us at Casa Bellisima and/or Casa Contenta far exceeds the typical lodging experience. You get much more than just a key to a door, to say the least! You have a personal guarantee that you and they who arrive with you shall be in good hands from the first phone call until the moment you leave. Enriched and Happy!

PLEASE CALL FOR LINK TO 60 PHOTOS! THIS LISTING IS OFFERED DIRECT FROM THE OWNER. NO AGENCIES INVOLVED. SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS! ALSO CALL IF YOU NEED LESS SPACE IN EITHER HOUSE. CAN BE DONE!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace (5)
• Beds
  • King Bed (2)
  • Queen Bed (7)
  • Twin/Single Bed (3)
  • Child Bed
  • Convertible Bed (4) : Queen sleeper sofas
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Jetted Tub in Bath (5)
  • Private Hot Tub (2)
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen (4)
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator (3)
  • Dishwasher (3)
  • Microwave (3)
  • Ice Maker (3)
  • Catering Available: Your choice of caterers and styles of food. Please allow us to connect you with our favorites.
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2)
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio (4) : This single property has a house and guest house with four decks including a full roof top deck with views of all of Taos Valley and many lesser decks and patios, including a grand entry patio with arched adobe entry wall.
  • Balcony (5) : Large and small balcony decks with great views of the Taos Mountains and the valley.
  • Gazebo: A southwestern Ramada placed in a charming location beside and carved stone fountain and enclosed in a beautiful garden area
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi is available throughout the property.
• Other Amenities
  • A wonderful multi-use feature of this property is the Gran Sala of 1200 square feet that beautifully facilitates gatherings, weddings, reunions, retreats, conferences, dances, lectures, discussions, art shows and openings, art demonstrations and classes, film reviews, poetry readings.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Call us.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Guests have an opportunity to participate in the world class TAOS INNER PASSAGES, opportunity to have personal introductions to local artists, writers, descendants of historical families, Rare access/tours of several privately owned Earthship homes, Activity planning with your own personal assistant and concierge, Writing, painting, pottery, photography, jewelry workshops offered by accomplished Taos residents, A wonderful property to facilitate your creative retreats related to the arts and relaxation, Perfect venue for individual and group art shows/openings, Wonderful lodging for ski groups, groups who desire educational travel and cultural events, weddings, groups who desire lodging and space for their own week long or weekend seminars/retreats, Family reunions, Men and women groups, Hiking and biking groups, Car club groups, photography clubs, historical societies, docent groups, Cultural/Historical Study groups, University groups, Sustainable Building/Living, Sustaining Cultures.

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Please call to FULLY Understand Rates in Terms of Space Needed. Options!
Both Bellisima Main House and Contenta Guest House from $1200-$1800/night.
If you need a smaller unit there are two homes available.
Please call for rates and configurations.
Wedding, Group, Special Functions, Weekly, Extended Stay Rates Negotiated by Phone
Cleaning Charge Ranges from $100 to $500.
Package/Discount Rates if You Want the Main House and Guest House.
NM sales tax 6.4375% and additional "excessive cleaning/damage deposit.

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

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